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November 2024

BMW R 12 S takes up spirit of R 90 S

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(November 30, 2024) With the BMW R 12 S, BMW Motorrad expands its Heritage range with a fitting tribute to the iconic R 90 S, which in 1973, set an exclamation mark for BMW Motorrad with 67 hp, a top speed of 124 mph (considered the “sound barrier” for motorcycles at the time), double disk front brakes and sporting riding dynamics.

Mercedes-Benz introduces new app for Apple Watch

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(November 30, 2024)  ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz is enhancing the digital customer experience with the introduction of its popular Mercedes-Benz app features on the Apple Watch — responding to customer demand. This new integration allows owners to interact with their vehicles seamlessly, without needing to access their smartphone.

Ram demonstrates float-towing capability at 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving parade

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(November 30, 2024) Ram trucks live up to their “Built to Serve” mission by towing oversized loads in holiday tradition as the official truck of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year is the 10th anniversary of Ram’s participation in the event held on Thursday. Working closely with Macy’s Studios and New York City, Ram is helping to keep the holiday tradition alive as 27 Ram trucks tow massive floats, bringing joy to the hearts of millions across the nation.

Studebaker in the snow

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This circa 1949-53 Studebaker pickup was discovered a few winters ago resting in a field of melting snow in Cortez, Col. It's in the 2R-Series family of Studebaker pickups. They were Studebaker's first pickups after World War II, a rather stylish truck compared to the more popular competition. Standard issue was a carryover inline six-cylinder engine with a three-speed manual transmission. (Photo by Peter Hubbard)

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale undergoes dynamic testing at iconic Nardò Circuit

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Test session to ensure validation of  
targets including 207 mph top speed

(November 29, 2024) The Alfa Romeo engineering team has just completed an intense test session with the “00 prototype” of the new 33 Stradale at the Nardò circuit, to test its driving dynamics and performance in extreme high-speed conditions. Specifically, the test team monitored and validated dynamic parameters such as aerodynamics, top speed, maximum temperatures, propulsive cooling systems and cabin soundproofing. All of this ahead of the first delivery, scheduled to take place in Italy in late December.

Hyundai recalling more than 226,000 vehicles over camera issue

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(November 29, 2024) Hyundai is recalling more than 226,000 SUVs and small cars in the U.S. because the rearview camera image may not show up on the screens. The recall covers certain Santa Fe and Elantra vehicles from the 2021 and 2022 model years.

It's now open — 'Cars are Beautiful: Mr Brainwash @ the Petersen'

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(November 27, 2024) LOS ANGELES  — The Petersen Automotive Museum's final exhibit of the year, “Cars Are Beautiful: Mr Brainwash @ the Petersen," is now open in the Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery. The installation transforms the gallery into a fully immersive celebration of the automobile through the lens of contemporary artist Mr Brainwash, including imaginative interpretations of iconic cars, engaging hands-on pieces, and an explosion of colors and unique creations.


Mecum Auctions to offer 850 classic, collector vehicles in Kansas City Dec. 5-7

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2017 Mustang ArtCar

(November 27, 2024)  Mecum Auctions will hold its long-running annual classic and collector car auction in Kansas City, Dec. 5-7 at the Kansas City Convention Center. Celebrating 31 consecutive years in the city and featuring an expected 850 vehicles on offer, the auction will include classic muscle and sports cars, Hot Rods, exotics, antique autos and more, highlighted by a selection of headline-worthy machines that boast fascinating backstories and charitable goals.

Honda unveils production line for solid-state batteries

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(November 26, 2024) TOKYO — Honda has unveiled the demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries, which is being developed independently by Honda toward mass production. While conducting technical verification to establish a mass production process on this demonstration line, Honda will determine the basic specifications of the battery cells, with an aim to begin applying its all-solid-state batteries to electrified models that will be introduced to market in the second half of the 2020s.