August 2024

2025 Toyota Sequoia adds 1794 grade, tow tech package



(August 14, 2024) PLANO, Texas — The Toyota Sequoia like the mighty trees that share its name, continues its growth and expansion. For 2025, a new grade, optional massaging front seats and an exclusive TRD Pro color will be introduced. This vehicle offers families an ‘adventure in style’ ride with incredible utility, modern technology and heart pumping performance, all from an efficient hybrid powertrain.

Kindred Motorworks Bronco EV unveiled in Monterey



Fully electric vintage Bronco features
402 HP dual-motor and all-wheel drive

    
(August 14, 2024) MONTEREY, Calif. — Bay Area producer of modernized vintage vehicles, Kindred Motorworks, kicked off Monterey Car Week by unveiling its long-awaited EV Bronco at Hagerty’s prestigious Motorlux event. The Kindred EV Bronco joins the conventionally powered Kindred Bronco Heritage and Trail editions, and is the first fully electric Kindred vehicle that will be delivered to customers.

Production of Polestar 3 starts in South Carolina



(August 14, 2024) GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Polestar has announced that production of its luxury all-electric SUV, Polestar 3, has started in South Carolina. This makes the Polestar 3 the first to be produced on two continents. The factory in South Carolina produces cars for customers in the U.S. and Europe, complementing existing production in Chengdu, China.

TXU Energy, Ford team up to offer free home electric vehicle charging hours



(August 13, 2024) DEARBORN, Mich.  — Ford and TXU Energy, Texas’ leading retail electric provider and subsidiary of Vistra, have teamed up to create a first-of-its-kind retail energy offering for Ford electric SUV and truck customers in Texas. The TXU Free EV Miles program offers Ford EV customers the opportunity to charge their vehicle at home entirely for free, since more than approximately 80 percent of charging takes place at home.

MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights draws 40,000 people



(August 13, 2024) AUBURN HILS, Mich. — Back for its ninth year, MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge brought an adrenaline-filled weekend to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Mich., on Saturday. The 2024 Roadkill Nights main event drew a crowd of more than 40,000 drag-racing enthusiasts for the festival of all things automotive.

Next-generation GMC Terrain — Elevating the compact SUV segment



Terrain to launch in Elevation trim this
year; AT4 and Denali to follow in '26


(August 13, 2024) DETROIT — The next-generation 2025 GMC Terrain debuted Monday with a fresh new design that elevates the premium brand’s gateway model. Launching first in the Elevation trim, the 2025 Terrain delivers more standard technology and equipment for the compact SUV than ever before.

Tesla stops taking orders for cheapest Cybertruck



(August 12, 2024) SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla has stopped taking orders for the least expensive version of its Cybertruck, which is priced at $61,000, while making the $100,000 version available for immediate order and delivery as soon as this month, its website showed, according to Reuters.

Spectre continues its journey with Semaphore commission



Rolls-Royce Spectre Semaphore
makes global debut at The Quail


(August 12, 2024) MONTEREY, Calif. — Rolls-Royce unveils Spectre Semaphore, a bespoke one-of-one commission that will make its global debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, on Aug. 16, during the 2024 Monterey Car Week in California. This highly bespoke expression of Rolls-Royce Spectre captures the bold new codes of luxury being established by the marque’s confident, youthful client base.

Ready to ride — Ford and N+ unleash Bronco and Mustang inspired eBikes



(August 12, 2024) DEARBORN, Mich. — The Ford Bronco and Ford Mustang are two of the most iconic vehicles available with four wheels. Now, Ford and N+ — a leader in cycling technology — bring the spirit and performance of Bronco and Mustang to two wheels through a lineup of new officially licensed eBike models.

Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO — The definition of sporting luxury



Most powerful Range Rover ever
with 626 HP, 0-60 in 3.6 seconds


(August 12, 2024) The Range Rover brand has announced the continuation of its high-performance SUV flagship — the Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO. The new Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO offers a dramatic performance-honed exterior, with four new themes announced for 2024. Each theme has been carefully curated to ensure its assertive presence and sporting personality on the road: Blue Nebula Matte, Ligurian Black Gloss, Marl Grey Gloss and Sunrise Copper Satin.