May 2023

BMW Motorrad celebrates 100 years of success



(May 12, 2023) The major anniversary exhibition at the BMW Museum to mark 100 years of BMW Motorrad opens its doors today. Visitors will be able to embark on an intense, exciting journey through 100 years of BMW Motorrad history over the exhibition’s approximately year-long run.

2024 Kia Seltos boasts bigger personality with significant upgrades



(May 12, 2023) NEWPORT, R.I. — This week for its national press introduction, the refreshed 2024 Kia Seltos takes to New England’s coastline. Designed to appeal to consumers who enjoy life on the move, the 2024 Seltos sports a more commanding presence thanks to sharpened design, inside and out. Inside the cabin, a standard panoramic display is the centerpiece of the futuristic and modern cabin. With two lively powertrain options, including a turbocharged, 195-horsepower engine, as well as the newly available X-Line trim, the Seltos imbues zest into all types of adventuring.

Forget flowers and brunch — Give the gift of drift for Mother’s Day



(May 13, 2023) DEARBORN, Mich. — Mother’s Day is the time to give thanks to all the moms who raised, believed in and helped guide their kids every step of the way, even if some of those steps include the tire-smoking technique of a professional drifter, like Vaughn Gittin Jr. and his Formula Drift Ford Mustang RTR.

Aston Martin celebrates Formula 1 success with new look for DBX707



(May 12, 2023) GAYDON, UK — Aston Martin is celebrating the success of the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team with the release of an exclusive AMR23 Edition for the world’s most powerful ultra-luxury SUV — the DBX707. Named after the brand’s Formula 1 challenger, the AMR23 Edition creates a DBX707 that shares a racing identity with both the AMR23 F1 car and the Official Medical Car of Formula 1.

1959 Edsel wagon lives in salvage yard



Ford Motor Company developed Edsel to give it a fourth brand to gain market share from Chrysler and General Motors competing against Buick, Oldsmobile, Dodge and DeSoto. The sedan was marketed with great fanfare in 1958, but failed to gain enough sales to keep it alive. Edsel was discontinued in late 1959 after less than 3,000 1960 model cars were sold. About 116,000 Edsel's were produced. This 1959 Edsel station wagon was discovered in a salvage yard.
(Photo by Jim Prueter)

GM Envolve leverages total power of GM to create a one-stop shop



(May 12, 2023) SAN DIEGO — GM is about to begin a new era of rapid growth by giving business customers more ways to help reduce their environmental impact, streamline fleet operations and increase driver safety. GM is launching GM Envolve — a one-stop customer experience, designed with input from customers and dealers to make it easier to tap into all the products and services GM has to offer.

All-new Ford Ranger tough-tested globally and proven ready



(May 11, 2023) DEARBORN, Mich. — Proven globally to be ready for adventure, the all-new 2024 Ford Ranger pickup is made to enable owners to do more of what they love outdoors, with new features to explore new places and take on new challenges. It’s the most connected and capable Ranger ever and the only midsize pickup Built Ford Tough. 

Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils refrigerated eActros electric demonstrator



(May 11, 2023) Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has teamed up with leading bodybuilder Solomon Commercials to launch Britain’s first fridge-bodied eActros electric truck. The 19-tonne GVW eActros made its debut at the ITT Hub event in Farnborough on May 9. A fully operational vehicle, it will now be offered for live demonstrations to operators across the United Kingdom.