May 2023

Mecum Indy 2023 collector car auction brings $113 million in sales



Nine-day flagship event sees
multimillion-dollar individual sales


(May 29, 2023) Mecum’s annual flagship classic and collector car auction event in Indianapolis achieved more than $100 million in overall sales for the second year in a row, and with a $113 million total realized at this year’s auction, it stands as the second-highest total ever reached in the event’s 36-year history.

New BMW 5 Series launches with AirConsole gaming platform.



(May 29, 2023) The BMW Group is partnering with the gaming platform AirConsole to bring a unique kind of in-car gaming to the road for the first time in the new BMW 5 Series. It allows the driver and passengers to play so-called casual games while the vehicle is stationary as a way of passing time while waiting for the vehicle to charge, for example.

Introducing the Aston Martin DB12 — The world’s first 'super tourer'



(May 28, 2023) GAYDON, UK — Aston Martin's new DB12 delivers a quantum shift in sporting character and dynamic capability — this new generation of the legendary DB bloodline defines its own new category. Combining a scintillating driving experience with exceptional refinement, state-of-the-art technology and indulgent luxury, the DB12 demands a new definition. Grand is not enough; this is the world’s first Super Tourer.

Ford EV customers to gain access to 12,000 Tesla superchargers



(May 27, 2023) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Company said Friday it reached an agreement with Tesla Motors that will provide Ford electric vehicle customers access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada, doubling the number of fast-chargers available to Ford EV customers starting Spring 2024.

Bentley the Sheepdog shows off a special coat for Goodwoof



(May 26, 2023) CREWE, England — Last weekend’s Goodwoof saw dog-lovers descend on the Duke of Richmond’s Goodwood estate for a canine celebration, where 8,000 pups of all sizes gathered, and one of the rare breeds in competition was a very special Bentayga S. The matte coat, which took four days to complete, was designed by Rich Morris, who is also responsible for the livery of the Unifying Spur, a Flying Spur art car which has travelled the world to promote Bentley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

Bullet hole in disturbing place on this Buick



We hope nobody was sitting in the driver's seat when a bullet apparently went through the windshield of this used-up 1952 Buick discovered in an Arizona salvage yard. Buick was the fourth highest-selling nameplate in 1952 trailing only Chevrolet, Ford and Plymouth.
(Photo by Jim Prueter)

Genesis GV70 joins Electrified GV70 with assembly in the United States




(May 26, 2023) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Genesis has announced that its lineup of GV70 SUV models will begin assembly in the United States joining the Electrified GV70 which started production earlier this year. A significant investment of over $300 million has been made to enhance the production facility to accommodate future growth which includes GV70. Warehouse space has been added and modifications to the stamping and weld shops will allow for the creation of the vehicle bodies.

BMW introduces all-new 2024 5 Series



For the first time ever, the iconic
5 Series is available fully electric

(May 25, 2023) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.  — More dynamic than ever, featuring a wealth of digital innovations and, for the first time ever, available fully electric - this is the new BMW 5 Series. In the form of the all-electric BMW i5, the latest edition of the celebrated BMW 5 Series takes the lead on the road to sustainable premium mobility. The eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series continues to stand for advanced technology combined with sporty, elegant design, and the performance and comfort only a BMW can deliver.

California seeks EPA approval to end sales of ICE vehicles



(May 25, 2023) California has asked the Biden administration to approve its plan to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

Electrify America to provide complimentary charging for BMW i5



(May 24, 2023) Electrify America and BMW of North America have announced an agreement to provide first-time owners of the new all-electric BMW i5 with two years of complimentary 30-minute charging sessions. This agreement is the latest between Electrify America and BMW, expanding on the included charging already offered to first-time owners of the BMW i4, iX, and the i7.