May 2023

Inaugural Hyundai reunion celebrates rebirth of Pony Coupe Concept




Pony Coupe commemorated
at birthplace of original design


(May 22, 2023) Hyundai Motor Company last week celebrated the restoration of the Pony Coupe Concept car during the inaugural Hyundai Reunion held at historic Villa Pliniana in Lake Como, Italy. The event brought together former and present Hyundai engineers and designers to commemorate the previously announced restoration of the 1974 concept car that led to the creation of the brand’s Pony line-up, Korea’s first independently developed mass-production models.

Six exciting ride in routes lead to Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival



Routes from every area of N. America
guide motorcyclists to Milwaukee

 
(May 22, 2023) MILWAUKEE — All roads lead to Milwaukee this summer as motorcyclists plan to converge on the Lake Michigan shore July 13-16 for the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival, a celebration of the 120th Anniversary of the world’s most-desirable motorcycle brand. To help riders plan their Homecoming expedition, Harley-Davidson has plotted six exciting Ride In routes, each starting from the furthest reaches of North America and leading to Milwaukee, with a planned arrival on July 12.

BMW Concept Touring Coupé — A symbol of freedom on four wheels



(May 21, 2023) BMW is presenting the world premiere of its BMW Concept Touring Coupé at the opening of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2023 in Cernobbio, Italy.  The closed two-seater, which was developed for one-off production, continues the tradition of legendary BMW classics: a timeless symbol of freedom on four wheels and the joy of traveling together.

Toyota introduces an all-new Tacoma for 2024



(May 20, 2023) Toyota introduced an all-new mid-sized Tacoma pickup this week. With the redesigned truck arriving at U.S. dealerships later this year, the Japanese brand looks to brush back newly improved offerings from Detroit 3 rivals and reinforce its vice-like grip on the important segment.

New Toyota production line boosts hybrid vehicle capabilities



First engine line of its kind
for Toyota in North America


(May 19, 2023) GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Toyota’s portfolio approach to providing customers with carbon-reducing options reached another milestone this week with a new flexible engine line at Toyota Kentucky. The flex line, representing a $145 million previously announced investment, can now produce three different engine types simultaneously on one line, making Toyota Kentucky the only Toyota plant in North America with this capability.

GM, Ford recall more than one million vehicles



(May 19, 2023) General Motors and Ford have recalled more than one million vehicles this week for separate issues.  General Motors is recalling more than 668,000 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles in the U.S. for child seat anchors that may not function properly. Ford is recalling more than 422,000 2020-23 Explorer, 2020-23 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-22 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera that might not display properly.

Pre-war Oldsmobile

The 1941 Oldsmobile had a uniquely styled front end that lasted only one year. FYI — In 1940, Oldsmobile became the first nameplate to have a fully automatic transmission, called Hydramatic. This well preserved 1941 model lives in a salvage yard. (Photo by Jim Prueter)

Bentley’s Excellence Centre for Honey Production reaches one million bees



(May 20, 2023) CREWE, England — To celebrate World Bee Day, Bentley is has announced the expansion of the Excellence Centre for Honey Production in Crewe, increasing the colony size of the famous ‘Bentley Bees’ from 600,000 to over 1 million through the installation of seven new bee hives.

Volkswagen to debut 3-row ID. Buzz on first International Volkswagen Bus Day



(May 19, 2023) HERNDON, Va. — On June 2, Volkswagen — in conjunction with The National Day Calendar — will celebrate the first ever International Volkswagen Bus Day. Paying homage to a global automotive icon, the inaugural celebration takes Type 2 (VW Bus) fans for a ride into the future with the debut of the three-row version of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Buzz in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Mecum Tulsa 2023 to feature 600 classic and collector cars June 9-10



(May 18, 2023) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions will return to SageNet Center at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla., with 600 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, Hot Rods, customs and more this June 9-10.