October 2022

Mecum Auctions returns to Las Vegas with 1,000 cars


1971 Stutz Blackhawk

(October 7, 2022) Mecum Auctions will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center for its sixth annual collector car auction at the venue this Nov. 10-12 with an estimated 1,000 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, exotics, trucks, Hot Rods, customs and more to cross the auction block.

Volkswagen launches TVA collaboration with custom build ID.4 SUVs



(October 7, 2022) HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen of America is collaborating with the Tennessee Valley Authority as the utility corporation sets a goal of operating a 100% percent electric sedan and SUV fleet by the year 2030. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., TVA’s service area covers all of Tennessee, portions of Alabama, Mississippi and Kentucky, and small areas of Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia.

Honda reveals styling of all-new Prologue electrified SUV



(October 7, 2022) Honda has offered the first look at the exterior and interior styling of the all-new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV that will come to market in North America in 2024. The Prologue design features clean and simple "Neo-Rugged" exterior and interior styling and ample interior space that’s ready for adventure inside and outside the city limits.

Living together in N.C.



A circa 1990 Volkswagen Golf lives next to a 1957 Chevrolet in abandoned retirement in an eastern North Carolina yard. Even though the iconic '57 Chevy is a great car to restore, there are ample numbers in an abandoned state across the country because more than 1.5 million copies were sold by General Motors.
(Photo by Jim Meachen)

Toyota finally finds fix to keep wheels on its bZ4X EV crossover



(October 6, 2022) TOKYO — Toyota finally has a fix to keep the wheels from falling off its new bZ4X all-electric crossover, an embarrassing glitch that forced the world’s biggest automaker to recall the vehicle just two months after starting sales and stalled the company’s drive into electric vehicles.

Stellantis extends Certified Pre-Owned Program With CPO Go



(October 6, 2022) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — With numerous options for consumers to purchase a pre-owned vehicle, buyers can find themselves on their own once they’ve driven off the lot. But with the new CPO Go program, which extends the Stellantis Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) program in North America, the benefits continue well into ownership.

2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport to make public debut



(October 6, 2022) The rugged 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport, "the most adventure-ready, off-road capable Honda SUV ever," will make its first public appearance this weekend to the delight of music fans at the 2022 Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL Fest). Wearing a special wrap that celebrates the ruggedness of the all-new Pilot TrailSport, the highly anticipated 3-row SUV will join an exceptional lineup of artists performing on the Honda Stage throughout ACL’s two festival weekends, Oct. 7-9 and 14-16, ahead of its full reveal later this year.     

Reservations for Acura TLX Type S PMC Edition is open



(October 6, 2022) Adding a healthy dose of tech, materials and craftsmanship from the NSX supercar, the limited-production 2023 Acura TLX Type S PMC Edition is available for reservations starting today. Revealed this summer, the TLX Type S PMC Edition is the fifth vehicle handcrafted by the same master technicians who build the NSX Type S at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio, and the first to be offered in multiple color choices. 

Los Angeles Auto Show confirms outdoor driving experiences



(October 5, 2022) LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Auto Show  has announced it has confirmed exhibits from an industry-leading number of global automotive brands as well as a record-setting selection of test tracks and test-drive opportunities in electric, hybrid, and gas-powered vehicles. Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from Nov. 18 to 27, this year's 115th anniversary show will be preceded on Nov.17 by its annual AutoMobility LA gathering for both media and industry professionals.