August 2024

New Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport delivers 671 HP



Only 13 units planned worldwide
at more then $1 million apiece

(August 26, 2024) Mercedes-AMG is celebrating 130 Years of Motorsport dating back to the first automotive competition, from Paris to Rouen on July 22, 1894, where a Daimler licensed engine secured a victory. To commemorate this historic milestone, Mercedes-AMG is celebrating the world premiere of the new AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport under the theme "Racing Legend Remastered." 

2025 Nissan Sentra pricing starts at $22,730



(August 24, 2024) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Equipped with advanced safety technologies, a fuel-efficient powertrain and bold design, the 2025 Nissan Sentra is on sale now with starting at $22,730 including destination charge. It is one of six Nissan vehicles offered with a starting price under $30,000.

Mercedes GLC plug-in hybrid boosts segment-leading 54-mile range



(August 24, 2024) ATLANTA — The new 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV provides the optimum balance of electric efficiency and extended range for longer journeys. The sophisticated hybrid system features a 134 hp electric motor and 24.8 kWh battery to deliver a combined system output of 313 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. 

The lineup



A lineup of abandoned trucks in Tijeras, N.M. A circa 1946 International is on the right and a post-WW II Dodge on the left. Second from right appears to be a '37 International pickup. The truck with the white fenders, third from right, looks to be a 1947 Ford.
(Photo by Jerry Brown)

The hunt for ‘Coal Scuttle’ — The first Aston Martin car created in 1914



‘Coal Scuttle’ was sold by the firm
 in 1924 and later disappeared

    
(August 23, 2024) GAYDON, England — The search is on for a priceless piece of British luxury car brand Aston Martin’s earliest history. A1 was the very first car to be built by Bamford & Martin Ltd, the company that would quickly become Aston Martin. Nicknamed "Coal Scuttle" because of its simple styling that was, to many, redolent of the ubiquitous fuel container that almost every home in the nation would have had a century ago, the car was created in the summer of 1914 and, over the course of the next 10 years, helped the company’s founders publicize their business.

Black Line Special Edition package returns for 2025 Lexus RX



(August 23, 2024) PLANO, Texas — The limited-run Lexus RX 500h Black Line Special Edition package returns for 2025, offering another variation for the best-selling vehicle. The package is offered exclusively on the RX 500h F SPORT Performance model and features black exterior appearance parts, orange brake calipers and 21-inch split-five-spoke wheels with a black finish.

Ford delays EV production; to ramp up hybrid output



(August 22, 2024) Ford this week announced a major shift in its electric vehicle strategy canceling long-planned three-row electric crossovers and delaying its next-generation full-size electric pickup by 18 months as it dials down spending on full battery-powered products. The automaker said the changes to its plans could cost up to $1.9 billion, including a $400 million non-cash charge related to canceling the crossovers that it previously had postponed from 2025, according to Automotive News.

2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 customer deliveries begin



Advanced EV drivetrain offers
440-mile range, 754 horsepower


(August 22, 2024) DETROIT — The Denali of EVs is here. Customers can now purchase the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 from dealers across the country. This all-electric pickup offers 440 miles of GM-estimated range, GMC-exclusive CrabWalk mode, MultiPro MidGateTM and 10,000 pounds max towing, combining true truck capability with EV performance.

More rugged and tech-smart 2025 Santa Cruz to start at $29,895



(August 22, 2024) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., — Hyundai has revealed pricing and packaging details for its comprehensively enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle, starting at $29,895 including destination. Santa Cruz offers a bolder redesigned exterior and a thoroughly updated interior featuring new infotainment technology and additional advanced driver assistance systems.

BMW recalls 720,796 vehicles over short circuit concern



(August 22, 2024) BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns of a short circuit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday, according to Reuters. "An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit," NHTSA said.