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May 2023

2024 GMC Hummer EV Omega Edition has landed starting at $149,995

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(May 8, 2023) MIAMI — The world’s first all-electric super truck will soon include an exclusive special edition set to send desirability into orbit. GMC has revealed the 2024 Hummer EV Omega Edition, a limited edition vehicle with interstellar style to stand out on city streets and capability to conquer extreme off-road trails. Further elevating the Hummer EV lineup, the eye-catching Omega Edition features a limited Neptune Blue Matte exterior paint color that sets Hummer EV among the stars.  

Fisker delivers first all-electric Ocean SUV

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(May 6, 2023) LOS ANGELES — Fisker, driven by a mission to create the world's most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, has announced that the first customer has taken delivery of the brand-new Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV. The owner, a resident of Denmark, received their vehicle from Fisker Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker at the recently opened Fisker Center+ facility in Copenhagen, Denmark.

A timeless design icon — The Audi TT turns 25

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(May 6, 2023) INGOLSTADT, Germany — Twenty-five years, three generations: Audi wrote design history with the Audi TT. Since its debut in 1998, the sports car has struck a chord with people worldwide thanks to the fun it promises drivers and its clear design language. Auto Europe voted it the best new car of the year in 1999.



All-electric driving fun for the future —New Mini Cooper Electric

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(May 5, 2023) MUNICH, Germany —  The next generation of the Mini family is now being launched with the Mini Cooper Electric. The new edition of the iconic Mini 3-door is geared towards electric driving fun and is available at two power levels. With its agile drive, the Mini Cooper Electric stands for locally emission-free premium mobility of the future.



BMW announces Do Not Drive order for older vehicles with Takata airbags

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(May 5, 2023) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.  —  In the interest of customer safety, BMW of North America has pro-actively issued an immediate Do Not Drive warning for approximately 90,000 2000-2006 BMW 3 Series (E46) including M3, 2000-2003 5 Series (E39) including M5, and 2000-2004 X5s (E53) equipped with certain driver’s front airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. 

Street of Dreams

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A Dodge delivery van (far left) and a Ford panel van sit atop what look like 1950s vintage Ford vehicles in this "street of dreams" for old car junkies in an Arizona salvage yard. The Dodge van appears to be from the mid-50s. Also seen are the front end of a VW Beetle (far left) and an assortment of bicycles. (Photo by Jim Prueter)

Volvo Car announces more range for 2024 EV lineup

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(May 4, 2023) MAHWAH, N.J.  —  The fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge models have been updated for the 2024 model year to offer increased range. Range improvements come thanks to two new powertrains offered on both the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. The addition of rear-wheel drive variants — the first time in 25 years that Volvo Car USA is offering a rear-wheel drive product — provide improved range while maintaining the safety and secure driving dynamics typical of Volvo cars.

Take the roads less traveled with new Bronco Trail App

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(May 4, 2023) MOAB, Utah — Real adventures seldom happen where streets are paved. That’s why Ford is making it easy to discover, plan and share off-road journeys with the new Bronco Trail App.  Ford today debuts the Bronco Trail App for Apple iOS and Google Android mobile devices at Bronco Safari 2023 in Utah, where hundreds of Bronco enthusiasts are gathering to show off their vehicles and tackle some of the challenging trails that can be found in the app.

Jeep celebrates Jeep Beach with 30,000-plus Jeeps on Daytona Beach

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(May 3, 2023) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jeep celebrated the 20th anniversary of Jeep Beach in Daytona Beach this past weekend. The event drew more than 230,000 attendees and 30,000-plus Jeep SUVs at the highly anticipated annual event.  Making an appearance on the beach was the Jeep brand’s new 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 392, as well as the Wrangler Magneto 3.0 EV Concept and the 1978 Jeep Cherokee 4xe Concept, which led the Jeep Beach Parade on April 30 with Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America, at the wheel of the Magneto. 
 

Parkopedia expands Mercedes partnership and global parking services

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(May 3, 2023) Parkopedia’s parking reservation and payment services are now available in Mercedes-Benz models across more than 5,000 locations in North America. The automaker’s latest "MBUX" infotainment system uses Parkopedia data and in-car payment technology to simplify the process of finding, reserving and paying for parking and to provide desirable software features to North American customers, ensuring a seamless behind-the-wheel experience.