Mercedes-Benz USA introduces the next-generation Mercedes me connect app, available in app stores now, for Model Year 2019 and newer Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles. This new generation offers an improved user experience and functionality along with new features.
Read MorePricing Available for the New 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Launch Editions
Auburn Hills, Mich. - There’s a new twist in off-road prowess. Jeep® enthusiasts looking for another level of capability combined with electrification can now have it in the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe.
Read MoreCorvette Documentary Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Mid-Engine Stingray Design
DETROIT – Chevrolet released part one of a two-part documentary series: “Revolution: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story.” In the documentary, the Corvette Stingray design team shares what inspired the groundbreaking design of the mid-engine Corvette Stingray.
Read MoreMcLaren Sabre – A bespoke hypercar driven by customer dreams
The McLaren Sabre, an exclusive new McLaren Special Operations (MSO) bespoke commission hypercar, makes its public debut. McLaren Beverly Hills will hand over the keys to the first of 15 customers to take delivery of the Sabre, with each customer having participated in the development process.
Read MoreLincoln Expands Sleek, Monochromatic-Inspired Package to 2021 Navigator Black Label Edition
For the first time, Lincoln brings a Special Edition Package to Black Label, building on its successful Reserve Monochromatic Package and the strength of its current SUV lineup. The new monochromatic-inspired Black Label package debuts on the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, the brand’s flagship SUV.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for All-New S-Class
New-generation Mercedes-Benz flagship model to start from $109,800
With every new generation, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class takes comfort, safety, and the overall driver and passenger experience to a completely new level, setting new standards not only for the brand but for the industry as a whole. The all-new flagship of the Mercedes-Benz model range is no exception, representing a seamless combination of luxurious form and intelligent function thoughtfully executed down to the smallest detail. The S-Class consistently embodies the brand's very best thinking, with human-centered innovations supported by 135 years of automotive expertise, delivering unparalleled levels of comfort, refinement, and tailored craftsmanship. The all-new, highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz S- Class Sedan will start from $109,800* and will arrive in U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2021.
Read MoreAlfa Romeo Announces New Lineups for 2021 Giulia and Stelvio
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Alfa Romeo today announced details on the 2021 Giulia and Stelvio models, which are currently arriving at North American showrooms.
Backed by 110 years of Alfa Romeo heritage, the 2021 Giulia and Stelvio feature more standard equipment and a simplified model lineup, including the return of the iconic Sprint nameplate. Both vehicles deliver seductive Italian styling, state-of-the-art technology, and unsurpassed value, performance, and driving dynamics.
Ram Announces Start of Production for New 2021 Ram 1500 TRX
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Ram announced today that production of the all-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has begun at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The first vehicle – VIN No. 001 – is a Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition adorned in exclusive Anvil exterior paint that will be auctioned for charity. More details on the auction will be available early next year.
Read MoreGM Defense Begins Build-Out of North Carolina Facility for Production of Infantry Squad Vehicle
Washington, D.C. — GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, today announced that it has started renovations of an existing GM building to support the production of the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier intended to transport a nine-Soldier infantry squad. The facility, located in Concord, North Carolina, will produce ISVs for the U.S. Army as part of a $214.3 million contract awarded to GM Defense in June 2020. GM Defense celebrated the delivery of its first ISVs to the U.S. Army in October of the same year, just 120 days from contract award.
Read MoreNissan Design creates 'GT-R (X) 2050
In 1970, the term "minivan" had yet to be coined, SUVs were primarily used by outdoor surveyors, and a new kind of supercar emerged wearing the unfamiliar badging "GT-R" in Japan. And future car designer Jaebum "JB" Choi was still decades away from being born in Seoul, South Korea. A lot can change in 50 years.
Read More3D Printing will help transform GM operations – in Product Development, Motorsports and Manufacturing
Today, General Motors announced the opening of the 15,000-square-foot Additive Industrialization Center, a ground-up facility exclusively dedicated to productionizing 3D printing technology in the automotive industry. The AIC is the capstone of GM’s expertise and increased investment in 3D printing over the last several years.
Read MoreAlfa Romeo Announces 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo
Alfa Romeo today unveiled the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo, inspired by the 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, the brand's legendary mid-engine sports car. Only 33 units of this limited-edition 4C Spider will be produced for North America.
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A special Christmas present for the city of Molsheim
Christmas trees in every city center, fairy lights, and illuminated stars as far as the eye can see - no region in France is as festively decorated at this time of the year as Alsace. Not only are Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar well known, even Molsheim, the headquarters of Bugatti has its own Christmas market. This year, the disappointment of avoiding any gatherings in the run-up to Christmas due to Covid19 was all the greater. The city of Molsheim had to cancel its Christmas market at the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville.
Read MoreDesigning the Bugatti Bolide
Take a look at the creative force that powers Bugatti, and it is immediately obvious that a team of exceptionally talented designers are committed to a legacy of design excellence. This ambition is built on the incredibly rich history of Bugatti’s acclaimed racing heritage of the glorious 1920s and 1930s while looking ahead to experiments that push the boundaries of technical innovation. As the most extreme vehicle concept in the French luxury brand’s recent history, the design journey of the Bugatti Bolide1 – aligned with the company’s core values of excellence, courage, dedication – is an inspiration in its own right.
Read MoreLamborghini celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Diablo
December 2020 - Automobili Lamborghini celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Diablo this year, one of the most iconic models in the history of super sports cars, and originally on the market from January 1990.
The Diablo story began in 1985. It was codenamed Project 132, with the aim of replacing the Countach at the top of the Lamborghini range. The clean and aggressive lines are the result of a project by Marcello Gandini that was partially revised by Chrysler's design center, which in the meantime became the majority shareholder of Automobili Lamborghini.
Read MoreGold Rush Is Back on Select 2021 Dodge Challenger Models
Dodge//SRT is brightening things up this winter by bringing back Gold Rush, the golden exterior color first introduced on the Challenger 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. Gold Rush is available on Challenger T/A, T/A 392, SRT Hellcat, and SRT Hellcat Redeye models. SRT models in Gold Rush require the Satin Black hand-painted hood, roof, and decklid.
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Maserati wins the Best Event Awards 2020
Modena, Italy 4 December 2020. The winners of the XVII edition of the Best Event Awards competition were announced today. Maserati has carried off the highest accolade in the events sector thanks to its extraordinary “MMXX: Time to be Audacious” show, held last September to inaugurate a new era in the history of this more than a century-old Brand and reveal the new MC20 super sports car.
Read MoreNew 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Named Hybrid Technology Solution of the Year by AutoTech Breakthrough Awards Program
The 2021 Jeep® Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid has been named Hybrid Technology Solution of the Year by the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program.
4xe is Jeep’s global name for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology. Delivering up to 25 miles of nearly silent, zero-emission, electric-only propulsion, the new 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is commuter-friendly as an all-electric daily driver without range anxiety. It also is the most capable and eco-friendly off-road Jeep vehicle – combined with the open-air freedom that only Jeep Wrangler offers.
Volkswagen Group of America gains 51 charging stations at IECC Silicon Valley Campus
Belmont, Calif. — Volkswagen Group of America today announced the opening of a large electric vehicle charge park at the Innovation and Engineering Center California (IECC) – Silicon Valley Campus. In addition to 11 existing charging stations on campus, a total of 51 new charging stations are now fully operable on the property and accessible to the public.
Read MorePetersen Automotive Museum To Offer Customized Virtual Field Trips For K-12 Students
The Petersen Automotive Museum has announced a new program to offer customized virtual school tours for students and teachers engaged in distance learning. Supported by the museum’s Hammertime Global Education program, the virtual tours are designed to educate students and inspire the next generation of car enthusiasts.
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