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January 2024

On the street since 1956

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This 1956 Chevrolet pickup was caught in the wild still doing duty for nearly 70 years.  Chevrolet gave its pickup a new body style in 1955 that carried through to 1959. These trucks were labeled Task-Force and came with six different engine sizes including two inline six engines and four of V-8 configuration. The Task-Force trucks replaced the Advance Design and in 1960 were replaced with the C/K Series. (Photo by Jim Prueter)

Honda announces Talon 1000 lineup for 2024 model year

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Includes two- and four-seaters,
seven different trim levels

(January 24, 2024) American Honda celebrated a new calendar year this week by revealing its full line of sport side-by-sides, with seven versions offered across two- and four-seat configurations. Since its introduction in 2019, the Honda Talon has offered off-road enthusiasts a highly capable platform for navigating all types of challenging terrain, with X versions tailored for wooded two-track and R iterations ready for rugged desert trails.

Barrett-Jackson to auction custom 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 4x4

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All proceeds will benefit
Building Homes for Heroes

(January 24, 2024) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. —  Barrett-Jackson will continue its tradition of helping raise charitable funds and awareness with the auction of a 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon custom pickup during the 2024 Scottsdale Auction on Saturday, Jan. 27. One hundred-percent of the hammer price will benefit  Building Homes for Heroes. Built in partnership with Mattel as the life-size version of the Mattel RealTruck toy.

2025 Chevrolet Equinox gets fresh looks, more tech and capability

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(January 24, 2024) DETROIT — Driving into the heart of the largest and most competitive segment in the industry, Chevrolet’s next-generation 2025 Equinox offers modern connectivity and new safety tech, wrapped in a head-turning design. Now every Chevy crossover and SUV, including Trax, Trailblazer, Blazer and the 2024 Traverse, is new or has been refreshed in the last two years.

2024 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival July 25-28

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(January 23, 2024) MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson fans, get ready to rock and ride in Milwaukee this summer. The annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival will be headlined by musical acts Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jelly Roll and HARDY, each performing with other top acts at Veterans Park on the Milwaukee lakefront. Advanced ticket sales for the July 25-28 celebration of music, moto-culture, and the H-D hometown of Milwaukee start on January 18 at HDHomecoming.com/tickets.

Buick ends 2023 fastest growing mainstream brand in U.S.

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Offers glimpse at next-gen
Enclave sport utility vehicle

(January 23, 2024) DETROIT — Following a stellar 2023, Buick is continuing its momentum into 2024 with a sneak peek at the next-generation Enclave SUV.  Headlined by Buick’s signature sophisticated design language — inspired by the Wildcat EV concept —  Buick officials say the Enclave is set to turn heads and continue Buick’s momentous year.

BMW Motorrad crowns its 100th anniversary

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2023 ended with strongest sales
results in the company's history

 (January 23, 2024) MUNICH, Germany — In its anniversary year, BMW Motorrad delivered 209,257 motorcycles and scooters to customers, 3.1% more than in the previous year and the highest sales volume in the company's history. The regions of Europe, Asia and Latin America in particular made a significant contribution to BMW Motorrad's record sales volume with record sales figures.

Electric motorcycle builder Ryvid looks for growth in 2024

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(January 22, 2024) Electric Light Mobility company Ryvid has been on a mission to produce more efficient, lightweight, eco-friendly vehicles since its inception in 2021. After creating a prototype of its first product — the Anthem electric motorcycle — in June 2022, Ryvid delivered the first production version of its affordable, highway-capable electric commuter motorcycle in September 2023 and is now in higher rate production at its new factory facility in San Bernardino, Calif.

Nissan may pull popular Rogue from U.S. plant in Tennessee

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(January 22, 2024) Nissan has told suppliers it is considering moving U.S. production of the next-generation Rogue crossover to Japan if the automaker cannot lower its purchasing costs, according to Automotive News. The Rogue, Nissan's bestselling U.S. model, is built in Smyrna, Tenn., and Kyushu, Japan. The compact crossover accounts for one-third of Nissan's sales in its largest market.