MIDLAND, MI – Northwood University today announced that it’s the recipient of a “transformative” $500,000 gift from Subaru of New England to fund a new professorship. Subaru of New England is the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles and parts to 65 dealerships in the six New England states, including eight …
Read More »Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Boasts 1,025 Horsepower
LAS VEGAS – Dodge calls it “the quickest, fastest and most powerful muscle car in the world.” It’s the new 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, a “last call” model that was unveiled tonight at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Dodge claims the special-edition 2023 model can reach 60 miles per …
Read More »Lotus Excel Wasn’t Sold In U.S. So Seeing One Is A Treat
It’s a tradition at Lotus to assign its British-made sports cars with model names that begin with the letter “E.” Over the decades, Lotus has produced the Europa, Elite and Elan models, along with others labeled Eclat, Esprit and Elise. It was a 1976 Lotus Esprit that James Bond used …
Read More »Car Show Calendar Almost Filled, Any Last-Minute Additions?
The reality is that the Car Show Calendar is always a work in progress. There are always changes during the spring, summer and fall. Shows get added and precipitation causes cancelations or the use of rain dates. But mid- to late-March is always the point when the most of the …
Read More »Ford Recalls Nearly 1.3 Million Fusion And Lincoln MKZ Sedans Over Possible Brake Fluid Leaks
DEARBORN, MI – Ford is recalling nearly 1.3 million of its Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans built between 2013 and 2018 because of “suspect front brake jounce hoses” that could rupture and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. The recall affects roughly 1,167,000 Fusions and nearly 113,000 MKZs. Ford is …
Read More »Honda And Acura Recall 500,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Seat Belts
Honda and Acura are recalling a half-million vehicles sold in the United States and Canada because their seat belts may fail to latch properly. The recall was announced Wednesday and involves various sedans, SUVs and minivans from the 2017 through 2020 model years. Honda said that due to a manufacturing …
Read More »Flashy Ford Falcon Futura Convertible Is A “DRTY BRD”
NEW MILFORD, CT – The personalized license plates on Carl Oberg’s classic Ford read “DRTY BRD” even though the black 1963 Falcon Futura convertible always glistens. The words don’t refer to its state of cleanliness, rather to the fact it has been modified to have a hot rod quality. “It’s …
Read More »Honda Moving Accord Production To Indiana From Ohio
MARYSVILLE, OH – Having built its gas-powered Accord sedan model in this central Ohio city for more than 40 years, Honda will move production to Indiana to 2025 as part of the company’s transition to making electric vehicles with the Buckeye state being its EV hub. More than 12.5 million …
Read More »Restoration of 1968 AMC AMX Took 12 Years
NEW MILFORD, CT – Stephen Shay was 17 years old when he bought his first car – a 1968 AMC AMX. The model was a short-lived sports car that mixed pony car size (with a long hood and short rear deck) with tire-smoking muscle car performance. “In high school, I …
Read More »Tesla Drops Prices On Its Most Expensive Models
AUSTIN, TX – After cutting prices on its lower-end models back in January, electric automaker Tesla has now dropped the sticker prices on its higher-end models from $5,000 to $10,000. That’s a reduction of 5% to 9 % and is the latest move in a price war among carmakers. It’s …
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