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June 2023

Drive Toward a Cure raises money for Parkinson's research

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’75 Days of Summer’ program
returns for 4th year fueled by Hagerty

(June 19, 2023) LOS ANGELES — Entering its fourth year, the Drive Toward a Cure ’75 Days of Summer’ national fundraising endeavor began on Father’s Day (June 18) and lasts through Labor Day weekend. It encourages driving enthusiasts to get out and do what they enjoy most — to ‘get out and drive!’ The annual program provides multiple chances to win prizes, see roads less traveled, enjoy friends and colleagues, and explore the freedom to simply drive – and all while supporting Parkinson’s Disease patient care and research.

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary sold out globally

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Limited-edition models celebrate
100 years of the Italian automaker

(June 19, 2023) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The 200 Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary models have sold out across the world, further emphasizing the global fan base for Alfa Romeo and creating immediate collector's cars. The limited editions of the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary wear the celebratory badge of the historic Quadrifoglio logo, reinterpreted with a modern flair by designers at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo in Turin, Italy. 

Roadkill Nights moves street-legal drag racing to new location

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(June 17, 2023) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge is taking street-legal drag racing on famed Woodward Avenue to the center of downtown Pontiac, Mich., as well as growing the overall footprint of the one-day horsepower festival. The popular enthusiast event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Oldsmobile piggyback

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Two 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 models play piggyback in an Arizona salvage yard. The 1977 models featured the ugly 5 mph bumpers mandated by the government. The muscle car era just a memory from the '60s, the largest engine available for the  1977 Olds 442 was the 403-cubic-inch Rocket V-8 making 180 horsepower. (Photo by Jim Prueter)

FedEx Express Canada launches its first 50 all-electric vehicles with BrightDrop

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(June 16, 2023) MISSISSAUGA, ON — FedEx Express Canada has officially welcomed its first 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles at an event in Toronto. The introduction of BrightDrop’s electric vans into the FedEx fleet in Canada is an important step in the company’s goal to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles by 2040.

1952 Porsche Roadster to be inducted into National Historic Vehicle Register

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(June 16, 2023) TRAVERSE CITY,  Mich. —  The Hagerty Drivers Foundation has announced the 1952 Porsche America Roadster (Type 540), Chassis No. 12336 as the 34th vehicle to be inducted into the National Historic Vehicle Register, the only federally recognized program to document the historical and cultural significance of the automobile. 

Mecum Auctions returns to Kissimmee for Summer Special, July 6-9

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(June 15, 2023) WALWORTH, Wis. —  Inspired by the continuous success of The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction held by Mecum Auctions each January at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla., the company will once again return to the familiar venue for a Summer Special auction this July 6-9 with an estimated 1,500 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, Hot Rods, customs and more to be offered and a live broadcast of the event to be shown on MotorTrendTV and MotorTrend+.

Exceptional Delahaye Type 145 V12 Coupé set for 2023 Concours of Elegance

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(June 15, 2023) LONDON — The Concours of Elegance has announced that the 2023 event  will feature the 1938 Delahaye Type 145 V12 Coupé. Visitors to this year’s exclusive event — held in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace from Sept. 1 through 3 will be able to get an up close look at this remarkable piece of automotive history — a star of concours events around the globe — as it joins the concours field of 70 privately owned cars.

New power steering system for classic Ford Bronco hits market

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(June 14, 2023) MEDFORD, Ore. — TOMS OFFROAD has announced that they've collaborated on a new early Ford Bronco power steering system with Power Steering Components (PSC).Broncos are one of the most uniquely built and customized vehicles; no two look, or drive, alike.