July 2022

Walmart to purchase 4,500 Canoo electric delivery vehicles



(July 12, 2022) BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has signed an agreement with Canoo, a high-tech advanced mobility company, to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), with the option to purchase up to 10,000 units. The vehicles will be used to deliver online orders in a sustainable way which will also contribute to Walmart's goal to achieve zero-emissions by 2040.

More than 600 Mini Cooper vehicles kick off Mini Takes The States



(July 11, 2022) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) 2022, the legendary Mini owners rally hosted by MINI USA, kicked off this weekend from Farr’s Field in Waterbury, Vt. Over the next five days, over 2,000 Mini owners with over 600 Mini Cooper vehicles from across the model range will explore a nine states and eight cities, raising money for Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the euthanizing of dogs and cats in American animal shelters by 2025.

Andy Warhol’s 'Cars' series to go on display at Petersen Automotive Museum



(July 11, 2022) LOS ANGELES — Appearing for the first time in North America in over 30 years, "Andy Warhol: Cars – Works from the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection" will go on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The groundbreaking exhibition will open to the public on July 23 and will present a rare and exclusive look at the relationship between the “Cars” artwork series and the vehicles it depicts.

Ford finds remedy for under hood fire recall affecting '21 Expedition, Navigator



(July 11, 2022) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford has identified a remedy for customers affected by an under hood fire recall affecting some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. The company has communicated repair procedures to dealers and is working quickly to make parts available as soon as possible. 

2023 Ford Maverick orders will open Aug. 2; price up $1,000



(July 10, 2022) Previously scheduled for Aug. 15, the order banks for the 2023 Ford Maverick will open on Aug 2nd as per Tim Bartz of Long McArthur, according to auto evolution.com The second model year of the Escape-based unibody pickup will enter production at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant on Oct. 24.  

GMC unleashes new 2023 Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition



(July 9, 2022) BEND, Ore. — GMC has revealed the new 2023 Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition at Overland Expo Pacific Northwest. The AEV Edition pushes the already highly capable, premium off-road Sierra 1500 AT4X trim to new heights, and provides unique styling cues and extreme off-road capability.“GMC has been a pioneer in the premium off-road space and this Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition raises the bar yet again,” said GMC Global Vice President Duncan Aldred.

Mecum Auctions returns to Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, July 27-30


1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

(July 8, 2022) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions will return to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa., July 27-30 with an estimated 1,200 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, Hot Rods, customs and more expected to cross the auction block.

Subaru 'Launch Control' returns with all-new format for 2022



(July 8, 2022) Subaru of America has announced the return of the award-winning Launch Control motorsports documentary series for its tenth season, with an all-new format set to deliver coverage to fans faster, more often, and in greater depth than ever before. The season will debut on YouTube on July 27 and continue with new releases into early 2023.