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July 2023

CLE Coupe — Mercedes-Benz reveals new independent series

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(July 6, 2023) Mercedes-Benz is continuing its long tradition of sporty, elegant dream cars with a new, independent series. The new CLE Coupe uses the conceptual and technical innovations of the C-Class and E-Class. With its expressive design, exclusive comfort features for maximum individuality and confident, sporty driving performance, the new two-door coupe raises the bar for its segment. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe will arrive in U.S dealerships in early 2024. The CLE Cabriolet will follow for open-air connoisseurs.

AIM EV Sport 01 to make debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

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(July 5, 2023) NAGOYA, Japan — A new name in electric vehicles is set to make its dynamic debut at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed. Designed by SN Design Platform, an independent design company lead by renowned automotive designer Shiro Nakamura, the AIM EV Sport 01 is a concept vehicle developed by the AIM Company Limited based in Nagoya, Japan. First revealed to the public in April, the AIM EV Sport 01 is undergoing testing and evaluation for a potential limited series production run.

100th anniversary of trailblazing Bugatti Type 32 ‘Tank’ is celebrated

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(July 5, 2023) MOLSHEIM, France — Bugatti is known across the world for visionary engineering and ingenious designs, and today the brand celebrates the official centenary of the racing debut of one of its most innovative cars — the Type 32 "Tank." This streamlined racing car was to lay the foundations for aerodynamic motorsport innovations, earning its nickname not only for its shape, but also for its visible rivets and bolts.

MG confirms thrilling 3.8-second MG4 EV XPOWER in UK

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(July 5, 2023) LONDON — MG Motor UK has revealed the official pricing and specification of its new high-performance all-electric hatchback, confirming the new MG4 EV XPOWER will be its most powerful production car yet when it debuts this month in the United Kingdom.

Kia America posts best-ever first half sales in company history

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(July 4, 2023) IRVINE, Calif. — Continuing momentum from 2022’s record retail sales, Kia America set an all-time first half volume record of 394,333 vehicles, up 18-percent over the first-half of 2022. Kia’s retail-only sales total for the past six months was 362,933, an increase of 17-percent over the first half of 2022. Kia closed June with 70,495 total units, an 8-percent increase over the same period last year, marking the 11th straight month of year-over-year sales growth.

High schoolers take off July 16 for 2023 Solar Car Challenge

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(July 4, 2023) FORT WORTH, Texas — More than 20 teams of high school students from across the United States are preparing to set off on a 1,400-mile trek from Fort Worth, Texas, to Palmdale, Calif., driving cars they designed, engineered and built powered by solar energy. Teams will depart Fort Worth in the 30th anniversary Solar Car Challenge on July 16, arriving in Palmdale on July 23.

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid

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All-new 6th Generation CR-V
compelling and easy to live with

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(July 4, 2023) For 2023 Honda introduces an all-new 6th generation CR-V crossover utility vehicle. After first being launched back in 1997 the CR-V is now more than a quarter century old and a perennial best-seller. Over the years, the small crossover segment continues to be one of the fastest growing and the CR-V maintains its reign as the best seller over those 25 years.

Maserati GT2 track creation has been revealed

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GT2 due to debut in the 2023
Fanatec GT2 European series

(July 3, 2023) At the 24 Hours of Spa — one of the most anticipated racing events in the international motorsport season —  Maserati unveiled to the world its latest track creation, the Maserati GT2.  After the announcement of the shakedown in early March, which was followed by an intensive series of tests to tune up the car, the House of the Trident officially unveiled its new gem of technology and performance, developed to bring the Maserati brand back to GT competitions.