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Must See Events during Monterey Classic Week...page 2 Legendary Baja 1000 Recorded on Film...... page 2 Peter Brock Partners with Shelby Legendary ... page 3 Gary Bennett Collector Car Expert Joins Ritchie Bros... page 5 Marysville Toyota Opening July 16th...... page 13 SHOWCASE REVIEWS...... page 15 MTV & Scale Partner with Legends..... page 17 Auto News Partners with Monterey Businesses for Legends... page 24 Prancing Ponies All Woman Car Show...... page 26 Mecum Monterey Auction Aug. 23-25...... page 28 Save The Date August 22nd 2018 GMC Terrain AWD Denali at Lake Coeur d’Alene Resort (photo Auto News) : by Bill McCallum OR.,Spokane, WA. with a side Next on my list are safety and GMC and seemed to trip to Idaho and back to Seattle I security features. The 2018 GMC McCall Motorworks Revival Party be leading the industry in introduc- logged over 1,000 miles. Comfort AWD Denali offers 13 safety fea- By Gary T Williams tickets are still available and all ing new large SUV’s and Trucks. and visability are number one tures including; lane change alert Gordon and Molly McCall guests will be treated to a very These segments are generating in my book on a long road trip. w/side blind zone alert, rear cross always bring a special something special experience. If you have the profits that enable automakers The 2018 Terrain AWD Denali traffic alert, rear part assist, rear from their marketing and PR always been curious, join the fun. to experiment with pure electric has industry leading features in vision camera, safety alert seat, Company, McCall Events, Inc. Visit http://mccallevents.com to vehicles and waste money trying both categories. Next on my list and much more. None is more special --or well- view more details and purchase the capture a small market (1% to of road trip essentials would be GMC has hit a home run when it known-- than the Gordon McCall’s tickets online. 2%) that is not consumer driven. MPG. The 2018 GMC Terrain comes to VALUE. The base MSRP Annual Motorworks Revival Party, Every year, Auto News of That being said, Congratulations AWD Denali delivered 26 + MPG on the 2018 GMC Terrain AWD which officially kicks off the week America attends this great event. to GMC and the mothership, for on the highway. Denali is $ 39,270 and $44,370 long luxury car show known Come join us for this enjoyable producing the 2018 Terrain AWD When it comes to performance as tested with options. as The Concours d’elegance in night of food and drinks along Denali. I consider it to be the best the Denali’s 2.0L Turbo DOHC If a new SUV is in your future beautiful Monterey/Pebble Beach, with us and visit with fellow car large SUV I have driven in the last 4-cyl engine mated with a 9-SPD I suggest a test drive in the 2018 California. and aviation enthusiasts. Grab 30 years. transmission produced the power- GMC Terrain AWD Denali. McCall Events, Inc. continues your ticket, mark your calendar, I took the 2018 GMC AWD to-pass you need on an extended in its 27th year of producing this wear something fancy and join Denali on a road trip to Portland, road trip. special revival event this year, at the wonderful experience, which the Monterey Jet Center (Monterey benefits a great cause. Regional Airport- MRY) on For more than 12 years, the Monterey, CA area couple Heather and Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from Motorworks Revival party has 5-10 PM PST. Nearly 3,000 VIP been a major sponsor of the CHP Rob Gardner turn their 40+ Classic Car guests will enjoy wine, culinary 11-99 Foundation, which provides delights, and the exceptional assistance to California Highway viewing of vintage race cars, other Patrol families in financial crisis, Collection into a Rental Fleet - See Page 17 special cars, motorcycles, and in the case of a fatality, as well aircraft. The event also showcases as with scholarships for sons, what is forthcoming in the aviation daughters, and spouses. Since and automotive world. The party 1981, more than 17 million dollars has always been called ‘one of the has been provided in benefits and most exclusive Lifestyle Events in scholarships through the CHP the country’. Loyal guests return 11-99 Foundation to CHP families. year after year to enjoy the unique In addition, meet and talk to some and memorable evening. of the country’s military pilots, The Red Carpet Superticket whom are true heroes. and the McCall VIP Superticket Aside from sponsoring the party are SOLD OUT! But other VIP continued on page 5

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“Must See” Events 2018 Regal Legendary Baja 2018 Volkswagen Optima During Monterey TourX 1000 Recorded GTI Hybrid EX Classic Car Week “test drive” on Film “test drive” “test drive”

Bill McCallum Art Gould Joyce Chow Ed Barrett Scot McCallum editor feature editor entertainment editor feature writer “Green Car Guy”

If attending the Pebble Beach/ It’s been twenty two years In the ultimate man against the When the Volkswagen GTI The Kia Optima Hybrid EX Monterey Classic Car Week is on since Buick offered a wagon for elements, the Baja 1000 legendary came to America 35 years ago, it offers a smooth ride with its 2.0 your “bucket-list” this is the year the U.S. market. At that time the off-road adventure race tests even established itself as the standard Liter, 4 cylinder hybrid engine to make it happen. The Legends of Buick wagon was a V-8 powered the most seasoned as they race for by which other hot hatches would combined with a 6 speed auto- Auto Gala Dinner (see-www.leg- rear wheel drive vehicle known as days around the clock through the be measured. Now in its seventh matic transmission. Kia has endsofauto.com) has been added the Roadmaster Estate. Over the Baja California Mexican desert generation, it continues to be the numerous safety features in the to our MUST SEE list. ensuing years, enthusiast consum- from Ensenada to La Paz. Pro- standard, with its fine blend of Optima including Traction Con- • We start with the McCall Jet ers periodically campaigned for a moted as the “happiest race on sportiness and utility. trol and Tire Pressure Monitor- Center party at the Monterey Air- station wagon to be included in earth” it’s also earned a reputation Volkswagen was never inclined ing systems, and Traction and port on Wednesday, August 22nd. the line-up of their favorite auto as the longest, toughest and most to made radical changes to the Hill Assist Control systems. My (See Gary Williams page 1 story) company. dangerous race in the world. This GTI, and the 2018 model is no kids and I enjoyed the plethora • Thursday August 23rd is the Occasionally, a car company year the Mexican 1000 was held exception. However, the current of creature comfort features Legends of Auto Gala Dinner at takes a chance on bringing a wagon April 20-27, 2018 and is listed as edition does get several upgrades. including a Harmon Kardon Pre- the Embassy Suites on Monterey to market. Some excellent attempts 5 days and 1000 plus miles. All models now have LED run- Bay (Seaside). Previously held in at producing station wagons for the In 1969, when Steve McQueen ning lights, fog lamps and tail- Los Angeles during LA Auto Show domestic market have been short and James Garner faced off in the lights. Rain-sensing wipers, auto- I enjoyed the Media days. lived. A recent example was the off-road course known as “The matic headlamps and a backup plethora“ of • On Friday August 24th The Magnum. This vehicle Devil’s Playground”, it was two camera are also standard across creature comfort Quail, A motor Sports Gathering, I had the look you would think fit days of driving nearly 1000 miles the board. On the down side, the features . . . . . considered to be the Crown Jewel the format that loud consumer through the Mexican desert. Cin- GTI now comes only as a five- ” of Classic Car Week is sold out. voices wanted. Not so much in ematographer Jack Cooperman door hatch—three-door models Maybe next year. this case, as the Magnum didn’t last and his film crew captured the race have bitten the dust. mium Surround Sound system, • Saturday August 25 the Con- too many years. The reason was inside the vehicles, on the ground Additionally, VW has reduced Android and Apple smartphone corso Italiano has over 2 decades of easy...customers didn’t buy them and from the air. You travel back in the GTI model choices to three integration, and SIRIUSXM free history presenting the finest Italian in sustainable numbers. time with restored archived footage this year, S, SE and Autobahn. for 3 months. Best of all is the cuisine, fashion, and fine automo- This time Buick has taken a and sound bites as if you were with The Sport version has been dis- affordability and reliability of biles. Visit www.concorso.com chance on the customer base McQueen, Garner, The Monkees continued. The S captures the this vehicle. The Optima MSRP • The Pebble Beach Concours that still asks for station wagons. Mike Nesmith and professional basic goodness of the GTI breed is $30,990 and it is backed by a d’ Elegance on Sunday August Having access to the German racers Rod Hall, Parnelli Jones without a lot frills, yet it should 10 year, 100,000 mile Powertrain 26th is held on the 18th hole of the company Opel, previously owned and Mike Meyers. please many. It comes with plaid warranty. The Optima also goes Pebble Beach Golf Course and is by until the 2017 “We have the only known seat inserts like GTIs of yore. easy on the pocketbook with a 42 considered by most to be the best sale. Included in the sale was a original film footage which shows Plus, the front seats are heated, MPG rating. Take one of your event of it’s type in the world. (See provision for supplying Regals Steve McQueen driving “The and Apple CarPlay and Android upcoming weekends and test page 8 story) for U.S. consumption. The Opel Baja Boot”, along with James Auto are standard. drive the Optima. For racing fans the WeatherTech Insignia Country Tourer wagon Raceway Laguna Seca has a full was chosen to make a mark in the schedule of events. See page 24 Buick portfolio. continued on page 12 continued on page 6 business card for racetrack contact The General Motors turbo 2.0- information. liter four cylinder engine paired We will be there and hope to with an Aisin sourced eight-speed see you this year at the Legends of Auto Gala Dinner (See www. continued on page 8 legendsofauto.com)

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2018 2018 Subaru 2019 Ram 2018 Car Trends Peter Brock ATS Sedan Crosstrek 1500 Test Drive That Affect Partners with Shelby “test drive” “test drive” Review Millennials Legendary Cars

David Schmidt Sally Hanson Howard Elmer Jordan Williams Chris Chung feature writer travel editor truck writer millennial writer writer

For 2018 Cadillac continues After spending a few days It’s been quite a while since we I am always on the lookout for 55 Years After Designing Shelby the mid-sized – and small for a driving the 2018 Subaru Cross- saw a new generation of the Ram great articles or stories about what Cobra Daytona Coupe Cadillac – ATS Sedan. trek on roads that are known . But now that it has is the newest, latest and greatest • Brock Racing Enterprises While this isn’t a new car, it for their poor conditions when dropped it’s obvious that this is a in the . In (BRE) now a dealer for all vehicles has been freshened. But the basic severe winter storms roll in, it serious makeover – this truck is late December, 2017, ABC News available from Shelby Legendary sedan stays pretty much the same became very obvious why we see poised to continue its conquest of featured a 5 Auto Trends to Watch Cars as it was. But that’s not a bad so many Subarus around town, new customers – something it’s in 2018 feature story which was • BRE to offer innovative op- thing. on the highways and heading for been doing steadily since its Big interesting. tions for Shelby Daytona Coupes The real problem isn’t the car the hills to have fun in the snow. Rig styling was first introduced The story began with detailing they deliver or the brand, it’s the market. I We took to the road to visit in 1994. that the auto industry closed out • All Shelby Cobra Daytona sat at a table of my colleagues Olympic National Park in the This Ram, now in its second 2017 with its first decline in sales Coupes will feature Peter Brock recently while we seriously winter season. Hurricane Ridge incarnation (since the Ram brand in seven years. Following, ABC badges and special certificate discussed whether sedans will is the most easily accessed moun- went stand-alone in ’09), has listed five biggest trends to watch • Shelby Legendary Cars will become a tiny segment similar to tain area within the park. Named plainly stuck with its key design for drivers, millennial buyers, and sell Brock’s innovative Aerovault sports cars and coupes. Several for the force of the winds on the elements. But, they have made carmakers themselves. The indus- aerodynamic car hauler postulated that this will happen mountain, Hurricane Ridge is enough changes to the metal to try found people are holding onto Fifty-five years after Peter in the next 10 years or less. located 17 miles south of Port bring the design forward and their cars longer because reliability Brock led the design of the world The only hope expressed Angeles, Washington, at the end differentiate it from the previous has been the best it’s ever been and champion Shelby Cobra Daytona against this view was that since of the Hurricane Ridge Road. that some people have had their car Coupe, Brock Racing Enterprises crossovers have been reshap- We traveled the road from near this is a serious for 10 years or more now. (BRE) and Shelby Legendary ing away from the basic truck sea level to the alpine destination “ makeover So, what are carmakers doing to Cars signed an agreement that look moving currently towards which is almost a mile in eleva- ” excite buyers and increase sales? will expand distribution of the two the proportions of a, gasp, sta- tion. generation. Firstly, the new face Here are the latest trends: companies’ products. BRE will tion wagon. Another point that The climb of almost 5200 feet has an updated Ram’s head logo on 1) Like a sale? Generous incen- now distribute the complete line was made was that larger sedans was effortless for the 2018 Subaru a new RAM grille – one seen only tives to boost sales will be offered of vehicles from Shelby Legend- are already the purview of older Crosstrek. The revised 2.0-liter on the Rebel last year. It is now the and this is great for budget con- ary Cars, as well as offer special buyers. As they further age, they four cylinder boxer engine with standard - the cross-hair bars are scious consumers, which included options, while Shelby Legendary find utes and crossovers more direct fuel injection was nicely now gone. Lights are thinner and millennial buyers. Buyers are also Cars will sell Brock’s innovative difficult to get in and out of. paired with the new 6-speed elongated – and three illumination choosing used cars, siting that Aerovault car hauler. All Shelby Or finally perhaps Millennials manual transmission. The Cross- packages will be offered. The belt- you can get a lot more for your Cobra Daytona Coupes from now will decide that crossovers are trek had ample power on the steep line and overall body shape can money, a 2018 trend that diluted on will feature Peter Brock badges. continued on page 10 continued on page 9 continued on page 6 continued on page 15 continued on page 16 4 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com Summer 2018

Arv Voss Michelle Hale Harold Allen Zach McCallum Gary Williams feature writer asia correspondent feature writer college correspondent feature editor 2018 Cadillac Confirms Texas Auto My Pre-owned Curing Kids CT6 2.0E Plug- Commitment to EVs Writers Assoc. 3 Cancer Charity The 2006 Mazda 3 is an effi- Learn more about this wonder- in Hybrid RWD at Kaida Forum 2018 Car Challenge cient every day driver. My model ful organization and Philanthropic Over the past few years, the SEOUL – Nissan is commit- This year the TAWA Car Chal- has gotten up to 35 mpg on week- Recipient Cadillac team of General Motors ted to making electric vehicles lenge was held at the Eagles end road trips. It rivals the all The Legends of Auto, an upcom- was busy launching the ATS, a more accessible to more custom- Canyon Raceway in Decatur, time greats of reliability such as ing, prestigious annual event which third generation CTS along with ers as the future of mobility fast Texas. As cars seem to be taking the Corolla, Camry, Civic, and recognizes and awards individuals, emotion-stirring V performance approaches, Nissan’s head of backstage to trucks and SUVs Accord. Visibility is not perfect like George Barris, Bruce McCaw, versions for both, a newly styled continued on page 19 continued on page 9 continued on page 5 continued on page 12 Escalade, the new XT5 and the large CT6 sedan. Then there was a lull in the production Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood of new product, with the only really new product to roll out in 17800 Highway 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037 the last two years – the electri- www.MBLynnwood.com fied Cadillac CT6 2.0e Plug-in Hybrid. The Hybrid is based on 425-673-0505 the same platform as the semi- autonomous flagship 2018 Cadil- lac CT6 Platinum AWD Super Cruise luxury sedan but doesn’t quite measure up to the same status. The Hybrid weighs an additional 121 pounds and carries 3.9 gallons less fuel The Cadillac CT6 2.0e Plug- in Hybrid draws its motive force from a 2.0-liter Ecotec, DOHC,16-valve, twin-scroll tur- bocharged and intercooled, inline four-cylinder with CVVT and Direct Injection that produces 265 horsepower and 295 pound feet of torque. Added power comes from one1 permanent magnet synchronous AC electric motor and one induction AC elec- tric motor with an 18.4 kWh lith- ium battery pack for a combined output of 335 horsepower and 432 pound feet of torque, deliver- ing energy to the rear wheels via an electronic Continuously Vari- able Transmission (CVT). The Hybrid cost $13,200 less than the Super Cruise version, but then it’s not quite as plush. It does however, outshine the flagship model in terms of fuel economy – the Hybrid delivers 26-mpg city / 23-mpg highway with combined gasoline and electricity yielding 62 MPGe, with an impressive EV Range of 31 miles, configurable regenerative braking, and pleas- ing dynamics. A transverse hybrid unit, such as the one found in the FWD Chevy Volt was not viable for the longitudinal RWD setup of the CT6 , so the Cadillac engineer- ing team found it necessary to develop a totally new gas-electric powertrain. The system combines the CT6’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-banger with two electric motors housed in the transmis- sion. The 18.4-kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides more than twice what the BMW 740e offers from its 9.2-kWh battery pack. The CT6 plug-in delivers its torque to the ground with the three power sources combining their operation in the transmis- sion that is made up of three plan- etary gear sets, five clutches, and two motors capable of four vari- able gear-ratio ranges and three fixed gear ratios. In total, the drivetrain has 11 different operat- ing states, with only eight actu- ally propelling the car and the others applied only in specific, continued on page 7 Summer 2018 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com 5

Politics and the Environment Gary Bennett joins Ritchie Save These Dates My Pre-owned August 22, 2018 Mazda 3 Bros.’ Collector Car Division McCall Jet Center Party continued from page 4 Gary brings 45 years of collector car auction experience August 23, 2018 but still very good. Electronics Ritchie Bros. has announced that execution of event campaigns, are simple and easy to use. I have Legends of Auto Gala had the car for almost a year and Gary Bennett has joined as General television coverage negotiations August 24, 2018 Manager, New Ventures & Sectors, and revenue growth for premier a half and the only issue it had responsible for leading growth and collector car auction events. The Quail in Carmel Valley was a nail in the tire. This is a expansion of the company’s col- Gary will report to Greg Owens, August 25, 2018 great car for a college student, or lector car auction division in the Group President of New Ventures really anyone trying to optimize PO Box 3327 Concorso Italiano Western US region. Gary will assist & Sectors. their budget. Bellevue, WA 98009 with developing the expansion of “We are pleased to welcome Gary August 23 thru 26, 2018 Established 1988 Leake as a Ritchie Bros. brand. to the team,” said Mr. Owens. “His WeatherTech Laguna Seca Shell Joins CaFCP Distributed Monthly Gary’s professional career in the deep-rooted experience in the col- Serving the West Coast collector car industry has spanned lector car industry will propel the Related Stories on Page Executive Board ©Copyrighted & URLs owned over 45 years, throughout which he growth and development of Ritchie 1, 2, 7, 10, 13, 17, 24 At the California Fuel Cell “Not Connected with Automotive has become one of most respected Bros.’ collector car division.” Partnership public meeting, Shell News the Trade Publication” individuals in the field. He has been About Leake Auction Company: McCall Jet Center Party was invited to become a member actively buying, selling and par- Leake Auction Company was of CaFCP’s executive board. TM continued from page 1 • Auto News ticipating in the collector car life- established in 1972 by James C. of the year for car enthusiasts, Shell is the first energy company • Autonewsonline.com style auction industry since 1971. Leake, Sr. as one of the first car Gordon McCall has served as a to join the board. Shell and its • Globalautonews.com Involved in the automotive industry auctions in the country. Forty-five class judge at the Pebble Beach affiliates within the Shell Group • Legendsofauto.com throughout his professional career, years later, three generations of the Concours d’elegance and also as of Companies are taking part Gary has worked in many different Leake family continue to carry out the Field Coordinator. So come in various initiatives to encour- • Livinglegendsofauto.com aspects of the industry including the principles Mr. Leake founded meet the legend and kick off the fun age the adoption of hydrogen as • buildingthebrand4u.com the restoration, aftermarket, and the company on: quality, respect and beauty of Concours d’elegance a transport fuel. Shell currently • collectorcarcorner.com design fields. Throughout his and loyalty to the business. Cur- week at the McCall Motorworks operates two hydrogen refueling • autoshopamerica.com tenure, he has managed strategic continued on page 14 Revival Celebration! stations in California.​ • datebycar.com continued from page 14 • matchbycar.com ® • cardating4you.com AUTO NEWS BYTES Opinions and comments of contract writers may not represent Not dead yet; Sedan sales could get boost from the opinions of this publication. higher interest rates, gas prices, study finds Reproduction of any of the contents The ever-shrinking sedan segment might just have some life left in of this publication by any means it after all. is prohibited without the specific Consumer interest in sedans could rebound in the wake of rising written permission of the publisher. interest rates by the Federal Reserve, according to a recent study by All rights reserved. Autolist. The study found that the upward trend in gas prices could Note: Products, prices, offers and also boost sedan sales, echoing a similar trend that was seen during rebates are in effect as of publication the 2008 recession. date. Prices and rebates are subject Sedans could use all the help they can get. Sales have steadily to change without notice. declined in recent years, as crossovers, SUVs and trucks have surged Ads Expire: Sept. 3rd in popularity. Thanks to a combination of light trucks’ improving fuel Gary & his friend, legendary (Alstrin photography) economy and a greater number of models available -- plus cheap gas and easy borrowing -- sedan sales have dropped in the U.S. every year since 2014. This has led brands like Ford, General Motors (including its Cadil- lac division, seen above) and FCA to announce plans to cut their sedan offerings significantly in the near future, as they bolster their light truck offerings with new models and expand the reach of exist- ing nameplates. But that trend towards light trucks could hit a roadblock in the form of higher financing costs. Last Wednesday the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate, a move widely expected to push interest rates higher on auto loans, mortgages and credit card debt. The Fed also indicated it could raise rates two more times in 2018. Such a move could have a direct impact on the type of vehicles con- sumers prefer, according to Autolist’s data. Forty-five percent of consumers said they would be more likely to choose a sedan over an SUV or crossover if financing costs rose. Twenty-five percent said they would still buy the type of light truck they’re considering, 16 percent said they wouldn’t buy either a sedan or a light truck and 14 percent said they would still buy a light truck but would opt for one smaller than what they’re currently consider- ing. Meanwhile, the steady climb in gas prices over the past year could also prop up the sedan market. Currently, the U.S. average for a gallon 2018 X80 at a recently Expanded Ritchie Bros. of gas is $2.91, according to AAA, a 30 percent increase from this time last year. In California -- the nation’s largest auto market -- an average location in WA. State (See Page 15) gallon of gas costs $3.72. The last time sedans enjoyed a resurgence was in 2008, thanks to 250 New & Pre-owned In Stock! the global financial crisis and a jump in gas prices. Autolist’s survey found that history could repeat itself. Forty-nine percent of respondents said that they would choose a sedan, rather than an SUV, if gas topped $4 a gallon. Twenty-three percent said they would still buy the light truck they’re considering, 14 percent said they would still buy a light truck -- but one smaller than what they’re currently considering and 13 percent said they wouldn’t buy a sedan or a light truck. Despite the positive impact that gas prices and interest rates could have on sedan sales, Autolist’s survey also found that the number one reason current sedan owners choose that vehicle type was cost, over size, practicality, fuel efficiency, safety, style and fun-to-drive factor. This is a bad sign for the sedan market, because the price delta between sedans and the light truck market is shrinking as SUVs and 445 East Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92660 CUVs become available at more price points. 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The Vault at the Petersen 2018 Volkswagen GTI 2019 by Art Gould warehousing opposed to the way A vault is usually a large room things are done today. Everything or chamber used for storage, espe- a ‘big box’ store has for sale is on “test drive” Review by Ed Barrett Dodge cially underground. In the case of display in warehouse like rows of continued from page 2 is the heart of the GTI. Volkswa- this below ground level area, The storage racks for everyone to see. The popular SE adds more gen gave it 10 more horsepower Vault contains many collector cars The Petersen Vault presented by creature comforts, like a sunroof, this year for a total of 220, yet it that are used as an addition to the Hagerty, had always been used for push-button start and a larger still gets 27 mpg. This is a gutsy Ram 1500 Petersen Automobile Museum. cars and parts, mostly gathering touchscreen. Beyond that, buyers four-banger with a lusty exhaust Located below street level, at dust. An idea to open this area to also get advanced safety features, note. Buyers get a choice of a 6060 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Ange- the public as an organized addition such as automatic emergency six-speed manual or a six-speed les, The Vault is the jewel located to the main museum was devised braking, blind-spot warning and dual-clutch automatic transmis- Test Drive below the Petersen. Since its for an additional profit center to this rear cross-traffic alert. The bet- sion. My test car, with the auto- reopening in 2015, with award win- 501(c) (3) non-profit organization ter-equipped Autobahn tops the matic and paddle shifters, was ning architecture and other major known as the Petersen Automotive lineup with more luxury (leather, a delight to drive, especially in renovations, the extra vehicles that Museum. navigation, Fender audio) and the manually selectable “Sport” Review wait their turn for formal exhibit On June 1st of this year, the safety features, like adaptive mode. Gear changes were actu- space upstairs were always housed vault was officially opened to the cruise control, lane keep assist ally faster than I could have made in the basement of this expansive public for private tours that offer and a self-parking system. with a stick shift. building. additional opportunities to see Viewed in profile, the 2018 Out on the road, the GTI’s han- by The cavernous expanse was what goes on behind the scenes GTI looks a lot like its predeces- dling nicely complements the re- used for repairs, restoration and of a major museum. At 60,000 sors—upright stance, a wide rear sponsiveness of the turbo engine. overflow storage. This area was square feet of space, the clean up pillar and stylish wheels. How- The steering is taut and precise, available to the occasional special and organization has now tripled ever, viewed head-on, the nose while delivering a good amount Howard groups that were fortunate enough the usable size of the vault. is more aggressive in the current of feedback to the driver. The to get a glimpse into what was gen- Some 280 cars are now on generation; the hood has more sport-tuned suspension holds the erally off-limits. This ‘warehouse’ display in The Vault. This is in slope to it, and the signature red line around fast corners, and in- Elmer setting was always known as The addition to the 300 cars that visi- stripe is more distinctive. Volk- stills confidence in the driver. The ‘Vault’. An automotive library tors see while visiting the regular swagen has declined to follow brakes have plenty of stopping continued from page 3 is located in part of the vault as museum on the three upper floors. the current fad of installing large power too, and have no problem well as extra parts, displays and The Vault presented by classic open-mouth grilles on their cars. bringing you down from speed in artifacts related to the cars on insurance company, Hagerty, is Inside, the cabin is traditional a straight line. Yet, at the same only be described as slippery and display upstairs. now organized with cars in neat Volkswagen—clean layout and time, the ride quality is more than is visually pleasing. But, happily, Since this building was origi- rows without the dust and dirt well-finished. At the center of the acceptable. It’s firm, to be sure, this truck features much more nally built as a large department factor of a warehouse previously dash, a large, user-friendly touch- but it is not jittery, and it smooths than sheet metal changes – it has store, it is little wonder a foot not open to the public. screen controls audio, phone and out the road bumps very well. addressed a laundry list of issues print equal to the public space on The opportunities to visit The navigation functions. Well-con- Pricing for the GTI starts at a and wants that customers have the street level was always there. Vault are designed with two toured sport seats hold the driver reasonable $27,265 for the S with spent the last nine years compiling. Originally used as the staging choices. The 75 minute Introduc- and front passenger securely in manual transmission. The better To start with - the new aluminum area for deliveries of everything tory Tour and the 120 minute World place. Slightly higher backseats equipped SE begins at $31,320, tailgate finally gets a damping a major department store needed Tour gives the guest an unusual have adequate, if not overly and the loaded Autobahn comes feature as well as an internal to function, this unfinished giant opportunity to look behind the generous, head-and legroom for in at $35,920. An automatic gear- lift assist; and it drops using the storeroom was necessary for the scenes. Like pulling back the cur- adults. Cargo space in the rear box adds another $1,100. keyfob or internal switch. This way goods were sold and restocked tain on a secret experience, both is a useful 17.4 cubic feet, but it along with the aluminum hood in the past. Multi- level depart- tours answer questions and give would be great if VW could offer SNAPSHOT REVIEW (a fixture since ’09) and several ment stores needed vast areas for continued on page 13 a SportWagon version with even • Perky Drive Train new aluminum components have more utility. • Handling reduced the chassis weight by 225 A turbocharged 2-0-liter engine • Low Starting Price lb. Though it’s lighter it actually is bigger; with the overall length stretched by 4-inches and the bed height raised by an inch and a half. Payload capacity on the new Ram is now 2,300 lb and a maximum tow limit of 12,700 lb. Powertrain choices remain virtually the same with the 3.6L V6 Pentastar (305hp and 269 lb-ft of torque) being the base engine and the big power being delivered by the 5.7L Hemi V8 (395hp and 410 lb-ft of torque). These are both coupled to an automatic eight-speed transmission, same The Vault (photo Art Gould) 2018 VW GTI (photo Ed Barrett) as the current truck. What is new is some fuel efficiency gains real- ized by the use of a mild hybrid system that adds the torque of an electric motor to acceleration. In the case of the V6 the belt-driven generator adds 90 lb-ft of launch torque while the V8 Hemi gets a 130 lb-ft jolt off the line. of Lynnwood Inside the new 12-inch touch screen dominates the centre stack. It’s driven by the fourth-generation #1 Certified-Pre-Owned Sales Volume in WA State Uconnect system that incorpo- rates, NAV, cameras, HVAC, infotainment and it now also offers Wifi. Another inclusive option is the harman/kardon 900 watt audio system driving 19 speakers and a 10-inch subwoofer in the truck. Ram Box continues to be offered, however it gains an internal 115V plug and in-box lighting. The 2019 Ram 1500 will get four new colors, including the first use of Tri-coat paint with Ram: Billet Metallic, Ivory White Tri-coat, Patriot Blue Pearl, and Diamond Black Crystal Pearl. There will also be a choice of sixteen new wheel designs avail- able in 18-inches up to 22-inch diameter. 425-673-0505 | MBLynnwood.com Summer 2018 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com 7

liter Ecotec, DOHC, 16-valve, Cadillac CT6 Hybrid Test twin-scroll turbocharged and intercooled, inline four-cylinder turbocharged 4-cylinder with Drive Report by Arv Voss CVVT and Direct Injection. continued from page 4 ing passing power across a broad Horsepower (bhp): 265 @ rpm rare scenarios such as engine- speed range. The electric steering Torque (ft./ lbs.): 295 @ rpm on regenerative braking at high is responsive in all modes, work- Electric Motor: 1 permanent speeds or in transitioning among ing with the suspension Regard- magnet synchronous AC motor other operational states. less of the driving mode selected, and 1 induction AC motor. 18.4 The Cadillac CT6 2.0e Plug-in the CT6 Hybrid delivers a firm kWh lithium battery pack Hybrid displays an elegant sim- and stable ride quality. Combined output: 335 horse- plistic, design that is less angu- The CT6 Hybrid delivers ath- power and 432 pound feet of lar less angular design with a letic handling characteristics in torque. Cadillac CT6 Hybrid (photo Arv Voss) lightweight body, excellent han- spite of its length and overall dling and road holding attributes, mass. The low positioning of the The CT6 is 8.5-inches longer than battery pack contributes to the See the S7 Supercar at the “Legends Gala” Cadillac’s CTS sedan, stretching positive stability and outstanding Saleen Automotive, Inc. has Saleen’s Corona, CA, headquar- comb impact-absorbing panels, the sheet metal over the longer, road-holding ability. The electric re-asserted its dominance in the ters. The S7 LM’s transmission 3-point seat belts with automatic low, broad-shouldered, and mus- motors are capable of powering supercar market with the unveil- is a longitudinal, 6-speed all syn- pre-tensioner, and aluminum cular body, incorporating straight the sedan up to 78 mph, with ing of the 1300-horsepower chromesh with limited-slip differ- honeycomb front crush struc- edges and flatter surfaces rather the four-cylinder gas motor only Saleen S7 Le Mans (LM) Edition ential. It also has a metallic clutch ture with integrated rear crumple than arcs in a form that blends the firing up to provide additional at the recent LA Auto Show. with 8.0-inch twin-disc hydraulic zones. long hood with the high shoulder power. Driving with one-pedal The S7R race version has actuation bow-through uprights. Interior convenience and com- and expressive wheels. Up front driving may be accomplished won at every major racetrack The S7 LM has an all-new, fort treatments feature a high- the CT6, displays a broad grille by combining the lowest regen- in the world, including Day- exclusive Black/Silver paint volume flow-through ventilation with distinctive textured cross- erative mode with the automatic tona, Sebring, Nurburgring, and scheme with clear-coated carbon system, A/C, rear view video hatching and the large, prominent brake-hold function. the prestigious 24 Hours of Le fiber. It will ride on Saleen camera with interior LCD dis- Cadillac crest. The Cadillac CT6 hybrid pos- Mans. The S7 LM Edition com- forged, five-spoke, Le Mans- play, 240 MPH speedometer, Entering the cabin there’s a sesses virtually all the same memorates that seven-year run style wheel design equipped with race-inspired central-mounted balance of luxury and function- safety, connectivity and infotain- of consecutive racing victories center locking wheel nuts with digital tachometer with S7R-style ality. Satin chrome and stained ment features as the rest of the of its Saleen S7 Supercar. The S7 automatic safety locks. Fronts shift lights, fully adjustable tilt wood trim with delicate carbon- CT6 lineup. street version has also starred in are sized at 19 X 9.5-inches with and telescoping steering column, fiber accents, and supple leather Bottom line, the 2018 Cadil- several Hollywood blockbusters, rears at 20 X 12.0-inches. These power windows and door locks, seating. The interior ambience lac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid RWD including being driven by “God” sleek, stylish wheels will be shod keyless remote for doors and rear exhibits expert craftsmanship and is a pleasant step up, and is now in Bruce Almighty. with high-performance tires: trunk, variable intermittent wind- comfort. a solid and impressively agile Steve Saleen previously an- 275/30/ZR19 front and 335/30/ shield wipers, electric heated My test 2018 Cadillac CT6 luxury sedan with the added nounced the planned build of ZR20 rears. front windshield, remote engine 2.0e Plug-In Hybrid came with advantages of electrification. this extraordinary supercar. The The chassis is comprised of hatch and fuel filler door releases, the exterior finished in a rich Trade-offs found in most hybrids car unveiled at the recent LA 4130 Lightweight Steel Space and the latest in sound systems. Deep Amethyst metallic, with include reduced trunk space, Auto Show is the fulfillment of frame with Honeycomb Com- Standard interior trim includes the interior executed in Jet Black which is four feet less at 11 feet. the first of the special edition S7 posite panels. The S7 LM has black Alcantera with multi-tone leather. The base price was set at Compared to BMW’s 7-series, LMs. “True to our form, we are advanced wind tunnel devel- leather and suede. The S7 LM $75,095. The final tally rose to the CT6 is perhaps not as visu- bringing back America’s only oped aerodynamics including is also equipped with perfor- $76,090. after adding the Des- ally striking, nor is the interior true supercar,” said Steve Saleen, integrated split-channel airflow mance sport seating, aluminum tination charge. There were no quite as plush, but these factors CEO of Saleen Automotive. “We throughout the car, full under- and color accents, custom-fitted other optional costs. are made acceptable by its sig- are celebrating our winning heri- side aerodynamics, advanced- driver seating position, and a SUMMARY: The 2018 Cadil- nificantly lower price. tage and advancing the perfor- design front tray and side skirts, dual leather and Alcantera suede lac CT6 2.0e Plug-in Hybrid han- SPECIFICATIONS: mance DNA that Saleen was built full-body-width rear spoiler, and steering wheel. Also included is dles equitably with other luxury 2018 Cadillac CT6 2.0E Plug-in around.” heat-rejecting tinted glass. the special LM-edition trim. sedans, delivering ample power Hybrid RWD A 7.0L twin-turbo engine, The S7 LM is well equipped The Saleen S7 LM is priced from its hybrid system. The hybrid Base Price: $75,095 rated at 1300 horsepower, will with safety features including, at $1,000,000,000. With a mere travels from 0-60 mph in an Price as Tested: $76,090 power the new S7 LM supercar. but not limited to, integrated roll seven in production, this is the impressive 5.2 seconds, provid- Engine Type and Size: 2.0- Each one is being hand built at protection, aluminum honey- ultimate collector supercar. 8 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com Summer 2018

A Replacement for Displacement OSCAs to 2018 Buick Regal TourX “test drive” Review Appear on Famed 18th Fairway as Featured Class

(photo by Art Gould) Bill Lloyd takes the 1954 OSCA MT4 1500 Spider through inspection like this market segment will find more closely to the Subaru Outback at Sebring (chassis 1137). continued from page 2 appealing. models. The quiet factor is evident automatic transmission gives a The inside story follows the form in this new model that continues the good accounting of this power and function that goes with station Buick reputation for well built cars plant. At 250 horsepower and wagon needs. Seventy-four cubic that are sought after worldwide. 295 pound-feet of torque, perfor- feet of cargo room with the rear Inside, the conveniences go mance is smooth and powerful seats folded flat speaks well for on with examples of automatic to accommodate wagon needs. practicality. Even the Mercedes fold down rear seats. Tie-downs The globalization of the TourX E-class wagon can’t match that. that slide on a track built into the is well done using tried and true Competition like the BMW version load floor help in securing cargo components that work well for the of their hauler is available at many and gear. The analog gauges and wants and needs of the American times the price of this Buick. The infotainment graphics although buying public. Regal TourX has a starting price not as techie as some cars offer are From a traditional wagon look of $29,995. just what more and more people everything came together to give The Audi A4 All road and are clamoring for as we continue the style that may become the style Volvo’s V60 Cross Country top the to avoid tutorial classes necessary enthusiasts want. No crossover price wars when compared with this to set up a car to use without your confusion here. This car has the new entry from Buick. Pricing on own IT personnel. long, low look that people who the more luxurious TourX lines up The Regal TourX is a nice addi- Randy McDougall is about to finish in 4th place in the rain at the 1953 tion to the ever enhanced Buick Pebble Beach Cup. The Overall Starter, Al Torres, is signaling to the lineup. Not many companies offer MG TC driver to make room for the faster OSCA (right, chassis 1122). models to fit everyone’s needs, Inside ASIA including a convertible. The In 1947, OSCA–Fratelli Mase- and their unassuming OSCAs TourX should be in showrooms rati was new to the racing scene, would go on to dominate the small AUTO NEWS BYTES just about now. Take a look, you but the Maserati brothers that capacity racing world for more won’t be disappointed. founded the marque were not, than a decade. by Michelle Hale The coming Pebble Beach INFINITI QX50 & QX60 lead Gobi Desert Dinosaur Concours d’Elegance will cele- Expedition brate OSCA as a featured class, The Institute of Paleontology and Geology of Mongolian Academy of Inside Europe assembling fifteen cars to tell the Sciences (IPG), together with The Explorers Club Hong Kong Chapter, story of this potent Italian marque. supported by INFINITI Motor Company, announced a breakthrough in “These lightweight, high revving paleontological methodology through advanced mapping technology, AUTO NEWS BYTES OSCAs truly punched above their and a discovery of many significant findings after a 20-day expedition by Bill McCallum weight,” said Miles Morris of the in the Gobi Desert that revisited the route of Roy Chapman Andrews’ Concours Selection Committee. ground breaking explorations nearly 100 years ago. RICHARD STEWART TAPPED TO LEAD VOK DAMS “Studying the combined victories The 35-person multidisciplinary team of paleontologists, geologists, NORTH AMERICA of the MT4s that will be at Pebble archaeologists, scientists and The Explorers Club members found Vok Dams Relaunches U.S. Operations in Philadelphia Beach is astounding.” possible evidence of three new dinosaur species, more than 250 new Global event agency VOK DAMS has announced the relaunch On hand will be the OSCA that fossil locations, five entirely new areas previously not known to contain of its U.S. office, with operations to begin in August 2018. The famously branded this diminu- fossils, and hundreds of fossilized bones, including those of mammals, new office will be headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and tive marque as a “giant killer.” In which were not previously known to have existed in the area. The operate under the business entity of VOK DAMS North America. 1954, up against far more powerful paleontologists will analyze the fossils they took back to Ulaanbaatar Richard Stewart, formerly the agency’s Business Director for Greater competitors, an OSCA MT4 1500 to validate the findings and will explore the newly discovered sites China, has been named Managing Director effective immediately. Spider won the 12 Hours of Sebring over the next several years, if not decades. The move indicates a further strategic focus on the U.S. market Paleontologists were able to analyze an enormous amount of data outright by over five laps. The win by Germany’s leading agency for events and live marketing. “As by this little MT4, owned by Briggs collected from satellite and drone imagery to pinpoint high probability a global agency, we are constantly evaluating and optimizing our locations for fossilization, based on geological and sedimentary Cunningham and driven by Stirling offerings in each of our markets to best meet the current needs of Moss and Bill Lloyd, cemented markers. The team could then travel quickly to the sites in a fleet of our clients,” explained Colja Dams, CEO, VOK DAMS Group. INFINITI SUVs to prospect for fossils. The combination of satellite the marque’s racing pedigree. This “We produce several events in the U.S. in any given year, and by re- victorious sports car, now owned and drone imaging, together with a team of paleontologists—all starting our U.S. office we send a clear signal to our clients that we working together—has never be done before. This represents a new, are committed to continue strengthening our family of event experts by The Collier Collection at The more efficient method of discovering dinosaur fossils. around the world.” Revs Institute, exemplifies the The expedition, which used INFINITI’s all new midsize QX50 Stewart joined VOK DAMS in 2014 and was part of the senior essence of OSCA: lightweight, SUV, as well as the larger QX60 and QX80 SUVs, endured a heavy management team that transformed VOK DAMS China into an reliable, built to win. sandstorm that blew away two support tents, 110-degree weather, award-winning full service agency, complete with a broad range The earliest OSCA at this year’s scorpions, lethal spiders and a host of other challenges moving a large of live and digital brand experience offerings. “Richard has been Concours will be the 1949 OSCA caravan across the Gobi’s forbidding terrain. instrumental to our growth in China and, with nearly 20 years MT4 Siluro—the second OSCA “Geological and paleontological maps will be re-written to account of previous management experience in the U.S., we know he created. The torpedo-bodied car for these new findings and discoveries,” said Michael Barth, Founder will continue to build on his track record of strategic growth and was originally ordered by a long- and Chairman, The Explorers Club Hong Kong Chapter, and expedition operational excellence in this new leadership role,” said Dams. Prior time Maserati benefactor, Count organizer. “Partnering with INFINITI was a good match with the to joining VOK DAMS China, Stewart served as the Client Services Paolo Cordero Di Montezemolo, Hong Kong Chapter of The Explorers Club, as we share a passion for Director, China of a global brand experience agency and the General who raced the Siluro until the end exploration and using technology to push the boundaries of seeking Manager of a boutique agency specializing in premium automotive of 1950, at which point the OSCA new knowledge. Roy Chapman Andrews was the first explorer to use event communications. factory purchased it back and used motorized vehicles to increase the amount of ground he and his team On his new post for VOK DAMS North America, Stewart noted: could cover. He would be proud of what we accomplished, and thrilled it as a team race car. This OSCA, “We at VOK DAMS believe that, in today’s experience economy, now owned by Elad Shraga, is that his legacy continues to inspire meaningful discoveries.” live campaigns are central to the success of integrated marketing “The Explorers Club is known for its famous firsts: first to the North featured on the 2018 Pebble Beach strategies. And our client know that they can depend on our RetroAuto poster. Pole, the South Pole, the top of Everest, the bottom of the ocean, and repeatable expertise in agile event management, quality assurance first to the moon,” said Will Roseman, Executive Director ofThe “When I was 16 years old, I and data protection. These are all areas that have been attracting remember reading a mid-1980s Explorers Club. “We are very excited to partner with INFINITI, which a high level of interest from new and existing clients in the U.S., also has many famous firsts, including the world’s first production where we will operate as an agile startup agency backed by a high Road and Track retrospective on variable compression ratio engine in its all-new QX50. We share a performing global team.” an MT4,” said Elad Shraga. “I was passion for discovery and for scientific advancement.” The agency’s Philadelphia office location puts it central to several captivated by the mystical combi- Key Finds: key clients, while also providing access to one of the most vibrant nation of the authentic Maserati - Hind leg of an Ostrich-type dinosaur from 65 million years ago creative communities in the U.S. “We’re fortunate to have a number brothers pedigree, the artisanal - Turtle intact from 70 million years ago of long-standing partners in the U.S. who have a history of delivering design, the bespoke and individual - Neck vertebrae of a dinosaur with a long neck and tail from the outstanding results for our clients,” said Stewart. “We look forward nature of these race cars and same period to strengthening these relationships and creating new ones, starting mostly, that rare combination of - The arm of an ostrich-like dinosaur from 70 million years ago with several planned new hires and collaborations in 2018.” top-level racing success achieved continued on page 14 Summer 2018 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com 9

Prancing Ponies Car Show continued from page 26 Academy each summer. In 2017 A Road-Trip Texas Auto Writers Assoc. I knew in that moment there was we graduated our first 4 girls from a real connection made with her our Paris Academy. This year by Harold Allen and that I could use my Ferrari to we will be sending six 2nd & 3rd in a Subaru 2018 Car Challenge inspire young girls. The Car Show year University girls to intern at continued from page 4 86. Performance sedan and util- provides an opportunity for young a company and learn fundamen- Crosstrek there are still a lot of vehicles to ity went to the Alfa Romeo Giulia girls to be inspired to pursue careers tal leadership skills n Northern choose from. This year manu- and the Romeo Stelvio. Activity in the automotive/motorsports California. You can find out more continued from page 3 facturers supplied 33 different vehicle winner was the Infiniti industry and be empowered by information about our Leadership climb. As we wound our way up vehicles for our evaluation. With QX80. Supercar was an incred- seeing other women car enthusiasts Academy here. Our goal is to the mountain, I was happy to thirteen different categories ible 2018 Mercedes Benz GT-R, like yourself. send 6 girls University programs be driving a manual transmis- including best new interior and WOW, this is one car to beat but All proceeds are donated to to Germany in 2019! sion that easily maneuvered in best new features, there were lots no one came close to it at the the Prancing Ponies Foundation We are so excited to host this the harsh winter driving condi- of decisions to make. Key winners event. to help ‘Create Women Leaders event and look forward to ‘Creat- tions and really made me feel I included the 2019 Toyota Avalon, The best new feature I thought One Girl at a Time’. We do this by ing Women Leaders One Girl at had great control of the vehicle what an improved full-size sedan. was the Amazon Alexa featured sending girls to our Leadership- a Time’! at all times. Subaru’s Symmetri- The Avalon interior was also on the Toyota Avalon. Another cal All-Wheel Drive and raised voted the best new interior. The new and exciting feature was the suspension with Stablex damp- performance was excellent and 2019 Infinity QX50 with a Vari- McLaren Automotive Expands North Ameri- ers and 8.7 inches of ground handling improved on its new able Compression Engine. This clearance make the snowy roads platform. Full-size Luxury sedan feature may be the wave of the can Retailer Network with Announcement of easier to traverse. The winter winner was the LS 500 and future on new engines going for- hybrid powertrains. driving conditions on the way up what a superb vehicle. ward. Interior award was for the McLaren Bellevue Said Christian Chia, Presi- to Hurricane Ridge can include The Car of Texas winner was 2019 Toyota Avalon, as always the • McLaren Bellevue becomes dent & CEO of OpenRoad Auto severe weather that includes icy the Lexus LC 500. The green Engineers have put extra effort on McLaren’s 23rd retail location in Group and McLaren Bellevue, or snowy roads, changing snow vehicle of the year was the 2018 luxury tailoring. As the day of the North America “Despite McLaren’s short history conditions or winter rains. Even Pacifica Hybrid no car seems to be dwindling and • New showroom is currently producing road cars, the brand four-wheel-drive vehicles are other manufacturers entered trucks and SUVs are taking over under construction; due to open has already established itself required to carry tire chains. the category. We did have four and with some manufacturers in 2019 as a major player in the luxury The Sunshine Orange Subaru other Green entries the Kia Niro talking about the elimination of • Temporary sales and service sports car and supercar seg- Crosstrek that I drove definitely PHEN, Nissan Leaf, Toyota most of their car lines one thing site now open for business ment – and we truly feel the best stood out in the snow. Inside the Camry HB and the Honda Clar- is for sure it is very to hard pre- • McLaren Bellevue will facili- is yet to come. It could not be a Crosstrek, comfortable seating ity. Midsize car winner went to dict the future in the car business. tate further growth of McLaren’s better time to join the brand, and with excellent support made the the 2018 Toyota Camry. Compact This is the 30th year anniver- single largest market – North we know that our group has the ride even easier. Orange stitching performance car was the Honda sary of the Texas Auto Writers America expertise and ability to create the on the cloth upholstery as well as Civic, I thought it was terrific and Association and it just keeps get- McLaren Automotive, the Brit- bespoke experiences this discern- on the leather-wrapped steering even an edge above the Toyota ting better each year. ish creator of luxury sports cars ing clientele requires.” wheel complimented the exte- and supercars, announces its For more information, visit: rior color. Fog lights, auto on/ newest retailer – McLaren Bel- https://mclarenbellevue.com/. off headlights, sound insulation levue. Operated by OpenRoad About McLaren Automotive: windshield, a six speaker audio Auto Group of Bellevue, Wash- McLaren Automotive is a cre- system, and body color exterior ington, McLaren Bellevue pro- ator of luxury, high-performance mirrors are included in the 2.0i vides the Pacific Northwest with sports cars and supercars. Premium model which is priced a local touch point for sales and The company, launched in at $23,510. service operations, allowing cli- 2010, is now the largest part of The best part of our adventure in ents and potential clients in the the McLaren Group. the Subaru Crosstrek was that the area easier access to McLaren’s Every vehicle is hand-assem- vehicle was as much fun to drive renowned customer service expe- bled at the McLaren Production in the snow as was the snowshoe- rience. Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey, ing, cross-country and downhill A new facility for McLaren England. skiing, and tubing Bellevue is under construction The company has three defined that await visitors when they get now and is expected to open in product families: Sports Series, to the top of the Ridge. the fourth quarter of 2019. In the Super Series and Ultimate Series The Car of Texas winner was the Lexus LC 500 (photo by meantime, McLaren customers which are retailed through over Kevin McCauley) and fans in the region are wel- 80 retailers in 30 markets around come to visit a temporary show- the world. room operating from: McLaren is a pioneer that con- 1882 136th Place Northeast tinuously pushes the boundaries. Bellevue, WA 98005 In 1981, it introduced lightweight Tony Joseph, President of and strong carbon fibre chassis McLaren North America, said: into Formula 1 with the McLaren “The Pacific Northwest is an MP4/1. Then in 1993 it designed important area in the United and built the McLaren F1 road States that we have not yet been car - the company has not built a able to properly service. With a car without a carbon fibre chas- deep base of both existing cus- sis since. As part of the Ultimate tomers and potential customers Series, McLaren was the first to in the region, we felt that Seattle deliver a hybrid hypercar, the and the surrounding areas needed McLaren P1™. a more localized point of sales Announced in 2016, the com- and service, so that their experi- pany’s Track22 business plan will ence could be expedited and time see the company invest £1billion spent away from their sports cars in research and development to and supercars minimized.” deliver 15 new cars or derivatives As the single largest market by the end of 2022, of which at for McLaren Automotive, the least half will be hybrids. North American region is poised 2017 saw the company launch for further growth with the addi- further models in line with tion of McLaren Bellevue. Cur- Track22 including the second- rently available to customers is generation Super Series, the 570S the diversified Sports Series line Spider and the McLaren Senna. up of the 570S, 570S Spider and To support the development, 570GT, and the Super Series engineering and manufacture of 720S. Those models, com- its range of innovative sports cars bined with the McLaren Senna, and supercars, McLaren Automo- McLaren Senna GTR and yet- tive partners with world leading to-be-debuted HyperGT code companies to provide specialist named BP23 that will begin expertise and technology. These production in 2018 and 2019 include AkzoNobel, Kenwood, make it a very exciting time for Pirelli and Richard Mille. the McLaren brand. Further, the McLaren Group: The McLaren Track22 business plan that out- Group is a global leader in luxury lines future product will see an high performance and technology additional 11 all-new or deriva- and comprises three principal tive models debuted by the end of businesses: Automotive, Racing 2022, half of which will feature and Applied Technologies. 10 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com Summer 2018

continued from page 3 looking, reflecting the design 2018 Cadillac ATS Test Drive Report by David Schmidt the vehicles of their parent’s gen- theme which pulled Cadillac into eration and therefore completely the 21st century. The emphatic embrace sedans. Don’t think lines insure that this Cadillac isn’t the company’s marketing folks meant for snowbird living centers. haven’t thought about this. A For example, the seats are small Cadillac seems a contradic- comfortable, but not in the way tion in terms, but only if you think a former Cadillac owner would about traditional Cadillac owners. expect. Somewhat of a Euro feel But whatever the future, the to them. Unfortunately, the sus- present isn’t great for sedans, pension isn’t tuned to hide the including the ATS and other car’s European drive character- . A little slow to the istics. That is something which crossover rush, Cadillac says will please those who enjoy driv- they’ve got four more coming ing. Cars simply have a serious in the next couple of years, but advantage over crossovers when until they would like to see ATS it comes to responsiveness. sedans grow. Interestingly the Another benefit for buyers brand isn’t really in trouble, as is that sedans tend to be well- their very good sales in China equipped for the price com- take the sting out of a slipping pared to crossovers. The ATS, sedan market. for instance, comes with plenty Cadillac ATS Sedans (photo by David Schmidt) The nice thing is that it is good of neat things standard. This includes things like standard heated outside mirrors with inte- Order Tickets to Legends Gala Online grated turn signals and puddle lamps. Naturally everybody gets See Details Below – Space Is Limited the CUE infotainment system which comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. There’s standard wire- less phone charging, Adaptive Remote Start and keyless igni- tion. A 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot Sponsors is free, as are Cadillac’s Teen Driver controls. Everybody gets Brembo front performance Legends of Auto Gala Dinner brakes and automatic stop/start. Please join us on August 23rd at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Monterey Bay (Seaside) for the ten year anniversary of But that’s not available if you get the manual transmission. the founding of Legends of Auto There are two trims, the ATS We will be honoring: Date: August 23, 2018 and Luxury trims. There are • Tom duPont - Founder duPont Registry Magazine Place: Embassy Suites Hotel on options, such as the power sun- • Ken Lingenfelter - CEO Lingenfelter Company Monterey Bay (Seaside) roof, although the Luxury trim • Keith Martin - Founder Sports Car Market Magazine Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm level comes with leather seating surfaces with heated, 10-way • Barry Meguiar - Founder Meguiar Car Care Company Reception: 7:00 pm • Dinner 8:00 pm • Presentations 9:00 pm • Steve Saleen - CEO Saleen Motor Company Attire: Business Casual power front seats, auto-heated We will also honor departed Legends (www.legendsofauto.com) Tickets: $250 each - Table of 10 - $2,000 steering wheel and more as a part of the trim level. Ticketing: https://my360tix.com/events/legends-gala SPACE IS LIMITED - Questions - [email protected] The engine reinforces that view as well, being only half an engine To recognize and award individual accomplishments, that have significantly according to previous Cadillac Mission Statement standards which required a V-8 advanced the auto industry around the world and to help develop the next generation of auto industry leaders. under almost all conditions. This turbocharged, two-liter engine About Legends of Auto produces 272-hp. and 295 lb.- The “Legends of Auto” is a prestigious event in which we take time to honor key contributors of the automotive ft. of peak torque. This is prob- ably more than some of General industry. Below are some pictures of the our recent event. Motors V-8 engines produced in the last couple of decades of the Honored Members of Legends of Auto 20th century. George Barris* Vic Edelbrock* Lyn St. James Bruce Meyer Because of the size of this car Bert Boeckmann Ken Gross Parnelli Jones Peter Mullin the EPA fuel ratings are pretty Bob Bondurant * Jay Leno Roger Penske good. The most thirsty is the rear- Sandra Button Lee Iacocca Bruce McCaw Stewart Reed wheel drive with a manual trans- mission which ears a 20-mpg city Corky Coker Craig Jackson Dana Mecum Carroll Shelby* *Departed Legends and 29-mpg highway rating. Add the automatic transmission and the mileage rating jumps to 22 mpg city and 31-mpg highway. All-wheel drive only costs you 1 mpg in the highway rating, earning the same 22 mpg for city driving. Unlike any of the Caddys of those days, you can get an ATS with a manual transmission instead of the eight-speed auto- matic transmission. If I was going to get the rear-wheel drive version I’d also opt for the manual, even Dave Kunz, MC (Right) presents Corky Coker with Legends of Auto Gala Event attendees at dinner during though you can choose that engine Legends Award alongside Barry Meguiar presentations and still get all-wheel drive. This Cadillac is fun to drive. That’s not something often said about Cadillacs pretty much in the history of their existence. It was a brand that brought luxury to wealthy buyers. But thanks to cars such as the ATS they’ve upped the fun factor by a bit. Hopefully it will help keep sedans from going the way of sta- tion wagons. If you have any questions, comments or ideas, please send Left to Right - Barry Meguiar, Bert Boeckmann, Beau George Barris, a Legend that has departed, with Gary them to comment@AutoWrit- Boeckmann, Bruce Meyer, Stewart Reed and Corky Coker Williams at Pebble Beach Concours ersInk.com. 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Steve McQueen in 1969 during the Baja 1000 Igor Kay, Producer, Jane Lintner Producer, and Jack Cooperman, Director of Legends of Baja Legends of Auto Selects “Curing Kids Cancer” as it’s Charity Legends of continued from page 4 Grainne Owen is co-founder is knowledgeable in all diagnosis this happen to another child and Dana Mecum, Roger Penske, Car- and president of Curing Kids and conditions related to certain Curing Kids Cancer was born. Baja Film roll Shelby, and Jay Leno, to name Cancer, a non-profit organization cancers. Since its beginning, the foundation continued from page 2 a few, whom have significantly which helps children with cancer. During her son’s treatment, she has raised money and awareness contributed to advancing the auto Together, her and their mission and her husband, Clay, were told to fight pediatric cancers and to Garner driving “The Goodyear industry around the world, also is to find innovative research by Killian’s doctors that there fund new treatments. To date, Grabber”, says Executive Pro- helps develop the next generation and treatments to find cures for was a new drug which could save more than $11,000,000—almost ducer Igor Kay. of auto industry leaders. childhood cancers. This is such his life and that was being devel- $12,000,000 in funds have been Until “Legends of Baja” started The Legends of Auto team has a worthy cause, especially after oped. However, Killian’s doctors given to 32 different medical screening in film festivals, it was been proud to honor and select Owen’s own son, Killian, passed also told them that there was not facilities in 24 states to help fund never-before-seen archival 16mm Curing Kids Cancer Non-Profit away from Leukemia in 2003 at enough funding to see the drug research and cutting-edge treat- film footage, shot in 1969 by as their philanthropy of this won- the young age of nine. through completion in the lab and ments with hopes to make all the Cooperman from Baja, Califor- derful and exciting Pebble Beach Owen is passionate about her distributed. difference in the lives of children nia, Mexico. It has been digitally 2018 evening. mission and foundation and she The Owens vowed not to let fighting cancer. remastered for today’s high defini- tion televisions. There are 87 rolls of film to transfer to digital format left to complete the full series For further according to Kay. “It only took 48 years” quipped information or for legendary Ed Asner and special guest of honor when congratulat- Private Donations ing Cooperman and Kay after being honored with Hollywood which help impact Film Festival 2017 Jury Honors Class. Legends of Baja also was this worthy cause visit awarded with the Most Innovative Documentary Short. “If you have an idea stick with CuringKidsCancer.org it if you think it’s right and get it done” shared Cooperman when accepting the award for Best Owen, her story, her son, Documentary Short Film at the Killian’s story and their foundation IFS (Independent Filmmaker are truly inspirational and why Showcase) Film Festival. What Legends of Auto Pebble Beach began as a passion project with the 2018 has chosen Curing Kids same determination as the racers Cancer, Owen’s passion and non- was a dedication to preservation of profit organization as the primary a bygone era brought to reality with beneficiary of the event. Kay and Producer Jane S. Linter. For further information or for “We are developing a six episode private donations which help documentary series for 2019” impact this worthy cause visit shares Linter who will be writing curingkidscancer.org. and producing. For more information about Fortunate for off-road racing Legends of Auto, Pebble Beach fans, the infamous Baja 1000 2018 visit www.legendsofauto. Race from 1969 lives on thanks com or contact Bill McCallum at to the vision of Cooperman, Kay [email protected]. and Linter. Summer 2018 Visit:Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.comwww.AutoNewsOnline.com 13 Auto Legends gather at Pebble as Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Charitable Contributions Exceed $25 Million The Bondurant’s to attend Legends of Auto Gala on Aug. 23rd (See details on page 10) The Pebble Beach Concours of the many people and the many d’Elegance is celebrating a major partners who have helped us milestone: the event’s total chari- reach this level of giving.” table giving to date has surpassed Concours proceeds have been the $25 million mark. Total dona- directed to charity since the event tions exceeded that figure after began in 1950. At the start, pro- Pebble Beach Company CEO gram sales and an auction of the Bill Perocchi distributed $1.7 original poster art would raise million from the 2017 Concours $5,000 to $10,000. As the event to local organizations at the grew, so has the charitable com- event’s annual charity luncheon ponent. Annual Concours dona- on Tuesday. tions to charity surpassed the “We’re so glad that an event $100,000 mark in 1994, and the that brings great cars together can $500,000 mark in 2000—and for also bring help to people in need,” the past decade, they have often said Concours Chairman Sandra far exceeded $1 million. Button. “Our thanks go out to all

July 28th Auto Angels Car Show 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Bellevue Presbyterian Church, 1717 Bellevue Way N.E. Bob & Pat Bondurant at McCall’s Jet Center Party in 2017 The 12th annual Auto Angels from 5 the first year of the show and for more information con- (photo Auto News) Benefit Car Show is scheduled to 70 currently. Spectators are tact: [email protected] or for July 28th from 9:00 AM to welcome FREE OF CHARGE (425) 974-2118. 3:00 PM at the Bellevue Pres- byterian Church. All classic cars The Vault at the Petersen are welcome hot rods, street rods, etc. The first Auto Angels Car Show 11 years ago had 45 cars and the event has grown to 170 cars last year. The registration fee is $25 per car and the dona- tions support the Auto Angels programs to repair the vehicles of low-income individuals on the Eastside. Auto Angels supporters say “..... we are changing oil and lives.”, and “ ....our show is more continued from page 9 than just a car show.” The Auto Angel volunteer group has grown 2017 Auto Angels Car Show The Vault (photo Art Gould) July 28, 2018: The Vault Auto Angels 12th Presented by Annual Bene�it Car Show. Hagerty and Featuring the 2017 the Petersen America’s Most continued from page 6 Beautiful Roadster information not commonly found in a museum visit. - “Mulholland Small groups are escorted through over one hundred years of Speedster” - a 1936 automotive history. Information is Roadster. provided by a docent with every- thing you may want to know at your See it to believe it!! request. Photos and or videos are not allowed as you will see future Lots of beautiful plans for museum exhibits. 1936 cars – classics, hot Reservations are required with at PackardMULHOLLAND Roadster SPEEDSTER rods, muscle cars, least a two week notice. Vehicles AM PM of almost any description are there PHOTOGRAPHER: SCOTT WILLIAMSOM Saturday, ,9 - 3 and exotics. for the looking. Ferraris, Bugattis, Porsches along with coach-built cars, hot rods, Hollywood cars all join presidential cars, race cars and art cars fulfilling the interests model building. Serving: Acres of Diamonds, Attain Housing, Congregations for the of every segment of automotive interests. BBQ by Brief Encounter – Music by Greg Sheehan – Raf�le – Games – Make ‘n Take To learn more about The Vault presented by Hagerty and the 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Petersen Automotive Museum, Homeless, Eastside Academy, Jubilee Reach, Kid Reach and The Sophia Way. visit www.Petersen.org/vault. 14 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com Summer 2018 Gary Bennett, Collector Car Expert Joins Ritchie Bros. continued from page 5 tioneer offers live auction events rently Leake conducts four auc- with online bidding; IronPlanet, an tions a year in Tulsa, Oklahoma online marketplace with featured City and two in Dallas. In Janu- weekly auctions and providing its ary 2018, Leake was acquired by exclusive IronClad Assurance® Ritchie Bros., a global asset man- equipment condition certification; agement and disposition company. Marketplace-E, an online market- About Ritchie Bros.: place offering multiple price and Established in 1958, Ritchie timing options; Mascus, a leading Bros. 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Gary and Randy Johnson, former Pitcher for the Yankees, Diamondbacks and Mariners OSCAs to Appear at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance continued from page 8 by self-sufficient engineering and design.” “I was captivated by that rare combination of top-level racing success achieved by self-sufficient engineering and design.” Also shown in the poster is Shraga’s 1952 MT4 MM Spider, which was originally built for Hollywood screenwriter, Randy McDougall. This spider was the first OSCA on the West Coast, clothed in an eye-catching Ernesto Maserati-designed Mille Miglia body, and it was soon a Hollywood starlet of the California racing circuits. McDougall entered it in a series of races—including three at Pebble Beach—where the car achieved automotive fame. Eventually, McDougall sold the Spider to Alfred “Al” Coppel, who also raced and won with the car at Pebble Beach. Today, the car is the last surviving Mille Miglia–bodied MT4 and the only MT4 in existence with grill-mounted headlights. Despite its rarity, Shraga still uses his MT4 as intended. “The engine sound echoing off the canyon walls—that rip- ping, angry note being unique to Maserati designed 4-cylin- ders—was just glorious.” “Driving the 1952 MT4 in the first Holyland 1000 through a desert canyon in the Negev Desert will always be a favorite memory of mine,” Shraga recounted. “The engine sound echoing off the canyon walls—that ripping, angry note being unique to Maserati designed 4-cylinders—was just glorious.” The Maserati brothers’ OSCAs proved that lightweight and reli- able design could in fact be a replacement for displacement, and the Concours is honored to celebrate this marque. For more information, visit www.pebblebeachconcours.net. Written by Noah D. Thanos Photos courtesy of Elad Shraga and The Revs Institute Summer 2018 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com 15

2018 SHOWCASE REVIEWS Car HONDA FIT 5DR SPORT INFINITI QX80 4WD Trends That Affect Millennials by The Honda Fit subcompact BASE PRICE: $17,500 The Infiniti QX80 AWD is the BASE PRICE: $67,850 hatchback has been a steady TYPE: sub-compact “Big-Daddy” in the Infiniti TYPE: SUV Jordan seller for Honda. Value based ENGINE: 1.5L 4 cyl SUV lineup. All the bells and ENGINE: 5.6-LITER V8 at $17,500 as tested the Fit TRANS: 6 speed manual whistles that go with a TRANS: 7-SP AT is also good in the MPG dept. HORSEPOWER: 130 hp luxury SUV HORSEPOWER: 400 hp Williams MPG: 29 city / 36 hiway MPG: 15 city / 19 hiway continued from page 3 sales in 2017 and will continue to dilute new auto sales in 2018. Over 3 million lease vehicles are returning to the market, so supply KIA RIO EX 5DR MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS is high. Did you know that over a third of all new vehicles sold in the United States are leased? Brands such as Porsche, Volvo, Cadillac, and Lincoln are offering subscription services, which allow drivers to change their vehicles every week if they want for a set fee. The subscriptions keep buyers brand loyal and bundle vehicle, insurance, roadside assistance, and maintenance costs in one monthly payment. 2) Buyers are not selecting as many sedans as they are SUVs and CUVs. Customers like the utility factor of these vehicles and are willing to pay more for them. The fourth generation KIA BASE PRICE: $18,700 The Eclipse compact SUV BASE PRICE: $27,895 Buyers are also purchasing light RIO offers more room and a TYPE: Sedan is a new offering from TYPE: SUV trucks, which fall under the SUVs new infotainment center with ENGINE: 1.6L 4 cyl Mitsubishi. Priced below the ENGINE: 1.5 L and CUVs category. 3) Electric cars and hydrogen voice recognition. Good MPG TRANS: 6-Speed AT Outlander it offers many of TRANS: 6 sp Sport fuel cars are a 2018 trend, not and priced right for a sedan. HORSEPOWER: 130 hp the same options. HORSEPOWER: 161 hp really for buyer demand, though MPG: 28 city / 37 hiway MPG: 25 city / 26 hiway customers are intrigued by the technology and zero emissions, but because regulation is driving these cars. The problems remain with these types of cars which hinder a higher market share: no TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID TOYOTA CAMRY long road trips, few public charg- ing stations, and higher sticker prices. For many, this is just not worth the $7,500 tax credit if you purchase one. 4) Ride-sharing services. Mil- lennials still turn to Uber and Lyft over making a car purchase/having the responsibility of ownership, especially those whom live in the city. 5) Autonomous vehicles are years away, but Tesla was at the forefront of this concept and a fully functioning self-driving car may one day soon be legal, like rear park assist is now an option on some vehicles, which is con- The Toyota RAV4 has been BASE PRICE: $32,185 Toyota Camry is Toyota’s BASE PRICE: $34,950 sidered a second level autonomous a top seller and a segment TYPE: Small SUV best selling sedan and has TYPE: Sedan technology. leader for years. The popular ENGINE: 2.5L DOHC 4 cyl also been a top selling car ENGINE: 3.5L What do you think? What are small SUV has all the bells TRANS: AWD-i in the United States in recent TRANS: 8 sp CVT your thoughts on these trends and/ or what trends are you seeing? & whistles. It’s also a hybrid. HORSEPOWER: 194 hp years. Price right with many HORSEPOWER: 301 hp In my next article, I will be MPG: 34 city / 30 hiway free options MPG: 22 city / 32 hiway interviewing a very reputable Washington State mechanic whom has been in business for over 30 years. He will discuss his advice *** all information on vehicles as tested for Millennials in both car buying and maintenance. Something great to look forward to! See you next autonewsonline.com/showcase reviews time, Millennials! 16 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com Summer 2018

Cars. The car has a “front mid- mission. Air conditioning and other Peter Brock Partners with Shelby designs,” Brock said. “Jimmy engine”, rear-wheel drive layout, modern amenities round out the Daytona Coupes were built, Price and Superformance allowed with near perfect weight distribu- car’s evolution. Legendary Cars making the race car one of the me that opportunity in 1999 when tion. While initially created as a Each Shelby Cobra Daytona continued from page 3 most coveted vehicles in the world. I visited their amazing factory and Superformance car, all Daytona Coupe comes with a Shelby Cer- “Peter Brock not only led the Worth millions of dollars each, saw what incredible quality was Coupes are now built as Shelby’s and tificate of Origin, Shelby serial design of the Shelby Cobra Day- ownership is almost impossible. possible for a limited production receive a Shelby CSX9000 serial number, Shelby badges, embroi- tona Coupe, he helped race director In 1999, Peter Brock had the version. Of all my personal cars, number. It is true to the spirit of the dered seats, kick plate and etched Ken Miles turn it into dominant opportunity to refine the lines of his my Daytona Coupe is my favorite.” original 1960s era Coupe, but ‘rei- door handles. The Shelby dash competitor that won the 1965 original design to create the Day- The current Shelby Cobra Day- magined’ as if the car had remained plaque will now include Peter FIA sports car world champion- tona Cobra Coupe series, which is tona Coupe is an evolution of in production over the years. Brock’s signature as well. The ship,” said Lance Stander, CEO built by the world’s largest builders Brock’s ’64 design that - in only its The new Daytona Coupe is cars are eligible to be listed in the of Shelby Legendary Cars and of Cobra roadsters, GT40’s and second race – beat Ferrari to win the offered minus its engine and run- official Shelby Registry. Superformance. “It was an incred- famous 60’s street and race cars, GT Class at the 12hrs of Sebring. ning gear for completion by a This new historic agreement ible achievement that has never Superformance and Hi-Tech. Behind the wheel that day was Legendary Cars dealer, like BRE. will strengthen the relationship been matched by any American “It’s seldom that a designer Shelby driver Dave MacDonald, There are several Ford engine between those companies. carmaker since.” has the opportunity to go back whose son Rich now works for options and buyers can choose Nevada-based Brock Racing Only six original Shelby Cobra and refine one of their original Superformance/Shelby Legendary between a five or six-speed trans- continued on page 18 Ride & Drive: 2018 Toyota 4Runner at Bear Creek Golf Course by Bill McCallum groomed fairways. Bear Creek The ride for our first Golf Course is managed by Laurie and Mike Ride & Drive Feature of the season Hilton. Their two daughters also is the 2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD help around the club house when Off-Road SUV. This popular they are not in school or on the SUV is powered by a 4.0L DOHC course. The snack bar offers food 24-valve V-6 delivering 270 HP & beverages. There are separate and 20 mpg on the highway when tees when you tee it up for the your not off-roading. The second nine. The 18 hole yardage Safety System option includes is 6,271 years from the men’s tees Vehicle Stability Control and and 5,310 yards from the ladies over a dozen other safety features. tees. We recommend Bear Creek The TRD Enhancement pack- at Winthrop, WA as part of your age includes 17-inch TRD alloy Northwest hiking, cycling, camp- wheels, a TRD stamped aluminum ing, fishing, hunting, river rafting, front skidplate and much more. or your road-trip vacation in East- Your drives on the 9 hole ern, WA. For additional informa- Bear Creek golf course located tion: Call-(509) 996-2284 or visit in the Methow Valley outside of - www.bearcreekgolfcourse.com Winthrop, WA will land on well

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Educational, interactive, team building. ● www.facebook.com/ScaleRacingCenter ● 18 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com Summer 2018 Peter Brock Partners Aerovault car hauler purchased with Shelby through Shelby Legendary Cars. 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid to Arrive Q4 The first Aerovault was designed Subaru of America, Inc., which and electric power and eliminat- Subaru BOXER engine, Subaru Legendary Cars and built as Peter Brock’s personal has recorded nine consecutive ing range anxiety, or driven on Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, continued from page 16 single car hauler for his Daytona years of record sales and 10 pure electric drive for local com- all-new transmission and the Enterprises is now a dealer for the Coupe in early 2008. Immediately, consecutive years of growth, muting. Toyota Hybrid System (THS). exciting line of vehicles available others who saw it wanted one announced today its first-ever The Crosstrek Hybrid is an The Crosstrek Hybrid combines through Shelby Legendary Cars, because of its obvious advantages. plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), advanced, eco-friendly version the wide-ranging off-road capa- while Shelby Legendary Cars will Having been a business executive the 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid. The of the versatile compact SUV bility of the gas-powered Cross- offer Brock’s patented Aerovault in the corporate world for decades, new Crosstrek Hybrid maintains that has become the brand’s third trek with hybrid efficiency. aerodynamic car haulers. All the Brock’s wife, Gayle, recognized all the capability of the traditional best-selling model in America. Arriving at Subaru retail- Daytona’s going forward will be the uniqueness and value of the Subaru Crosstrek with increased The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek ers near the end of this year, the offered with Peter Brock badges for Aerovault and founded Aerovault fuel efficiency. It can be driven as Hybrid uniquely integrates a 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid will also the sides of the car; an option will LLC in order to offer the special a normal Hybrid, using both gas four-cylinder direct-injection continued on page 25 be available to add Brock’s signa- Aerovault trailer to others. ture to the Shelby dash plaque. In For more information, visit addition, the cars will come with www.shelby.com, www.Shelb- a certificate of Authenticity from ylegendarycars.com, www.bre2. Pennzoil “America’s Most Recommended” Award Shelby Legendary Cars and BRE. net or www.HillbankUSA.com. Women’s Choice Award® has WHY Women’s Choice Award is an “I’m always pleased to see the Information about the car hauler named Pennzoil® motor oil the Studies[1] have shown that incredible honor for Pennzoil” subtle recognition of my work can be found at www.bre2.net/ 2018 America’s Most Recom- female consumers value the opin- said Bobbie Cumpston, North represented on each Daytona aerovault.info/. mended™ Auto Engine Oil based ion of others when making pur- American Marketing Manager Cobra Coupe with my personal About Brock Racing Enterprises on a national survey distributed chasing decisions. Recognition for Pennzoil. “We pride ourselves designer badges that have graced Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) to tens of thousands of women of Pennzoil® by female consum- on having the most trusted motor these cars since my original lines was founded by Peter Brock at across America, who were asked ers is significant as individuals oil in America and are glad to were penned in 1963,” said Brock. the end of the 1965 race season to select the brands that they increasingly look to their peers see that resonating with this key “Because of my love for these when the Daytona Cobra Coupe would highly recommend to their when buying a product or service. demographic.” cars, I’ve always tried to stay in he designed won the FIA GT family and friends. “To be recognized with the continued on page 19 contact with interested Daytona World Championship. With BRE, Coupe enthusiasts, as well, and Brock went on to win four National their owners all over the world. Championships with the BRE to any soccer enthusiast nation- I look forward to increasing my Datsuns and continued his design Yokohama’s VIP Soccer Experience wide, between 13-18 years old, representation of Superformance work with the stunning BRE Hino For the second consecutive clinic at the team’s Cobham Train- including those who play in US and Shelby vehicles.” Samurai, the Toyota JP6 and the year, Yokohama Tire is sending ing Center and to see the team Youth Soccer associated clubs, Brock has owned a Superfor- Triumph TR-250K. BRE is now a dozen lucky young soccer play- play at iconic Stamford Bridge, as Yokohama-sponsored tourna- mance Daytona Coupe since 2005. based in Henderson, Nevada where ers – along with chaperones – to well as other VIP amenities. ments, as well as other clubs and Over the years, he has created Brock continues to design, write and England for a dream trip: “The Twelve winners will be chosen tournaments. Entries are through several innovative options for his frequently makes appearances and Yokohama VIP Soccer Experi- in total – two winners of the trip Yokohama’s website at https:// personal car that have since been speaks at events. The BRE business ence with Chelsea FC.” will be determined through an www.yokohamatire.com/soccer- incorporated into Legendary’s latest and Brock’s extensive archives Yokohama is the Official Shirt online sweepstakes and 10 will sweeps. iterations. These options are now are managed by Brock’s wife and Sponsor of Chelsea FC, the Eng- be selected through nominations “We’re also excited to extend offered for any Daytona Coupes BRE President, Gayle Brock. More lish Premier League’s 2016-17 from Yokohama-sponsored youth this opportunity to the young sold by BRE. In addition, BRE will details on Brock’s history can be champions. 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Each one honors the 1960s will race with the Nexen SUR4G driver era cars with authentic chassis, Tips from tire for elevated grip, handling Jhonnattan Castro (Gerdau- bodies and powertrain options. and challenging weather perfor- Metadom / Nexen Tire Toyota Additional information is at www. mance. The SUR4G will also 86) – First Dominican driver to shelbylegendarycars.com or www. serve as the semi-exclusive, pre- be granted a Formula DRIFT Superformance.com or by calling ferred tire for the Formula DRIFT license (800) 297-6253. Nexen Tire USA As the weather warms up, tire for a series of numbers and Americans everywhere are pre- letters that begin with “DOT.” paring their cars for the spring The manufacturer date is the and summer months - changing last 4 digits, with the first two out winter tires for all-season digits representing the week the tires, washing off a coat of grime tires were made, and the last two and fueling up for family road digits giving the year. 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Engineering and vice president diagnostic information that can filter is getting clogged? “We’re done an oil change” before taking Imagine hopping into a ride- of open learning at MIT; and two warn the driver of upcoming listening to the car’s breathing, them back, he recalls. share car, glancing at your smart- others. issues or needed routine main- and listening for when it starts to Some of the diagnostics require phone, and telling the driver that A smartphone app combining tenance, before these conditions snore,” Siegel says. “As it starts a complicated multistep process. the car’s left front tire needs air, the various diagnostic systems lead to breakdowns or blowouts. to get clogged, it makes a whis- For example, to tell if a car’s tires its air filter should be replaced the team developed could save Take the air filter, for example tling noise as air is drawn in. are getting bald and will need next week, and its engine needs the average driver $125 a year — the topic of the team’s latest Listening to it, you can’t differ- to be replaced soon, or that they two new spark plugs. and improve their overall gas findings. An engine’s sounds entiate it from the other engine are overinflated and might risk Within the next year or two, mileage by a few percentage can reveal telltale signs of how noise, but your phone can.” a blowout, the researchers use a people may be able to get that points, Siegel says. For trucks, clogged the air filter is and when To develop and test the various combination of data collection kind of diagnostic information in the savings could run to $600 a to change it. And unlike many diagnostic systems, which also and analysis. First, the system just a few minutes, in their own year, not counting the benefits of routine maintenance tasks, it’s include detecting engine misfires uses the phone’s built-in GPS cars or any car they happen to be avoiding breakdowns that could just as bad to change air filters that signal a bad spark plug or system to monitor the car’s actual in. They wouldn’t need to know result in lost income. too soon as to wait too long, the need for a tune up, Siegel and speed. Then, vibration data can anything about the car’s history With today’s smartphones, Siegel says. his colleagues tested data from a be used to determine how fast the or to connect to it in any way; Siegel explains, “the sensitivity That’s because brand-new air variety of cars, including some wheels are turning. That in turn the information would be derived is so high, you can do a good filters let more particles pass that ran perfectly and others in can be used to derive the wheel’s from analyzing the car’s sounds job [of detecting the relevant through, until they eventually which one of these issues, from diameter, which can be compared and vibrations, as measured by signals] without needing any build up enough of a coating of a clogged filter to a misfire, was with the diameter that would be the phone’s microphone and special connection.” For some particles that the pore sizes get deliberately induced. Often, in expected if the tire were new and accelerometers. diagnostics, though, mounting smaller and reach an optimal level order to test different models, the properly inflated. The MIT research behind the phone to a dashboard holder of filtration. “As they age, they researchers rented cars, created a Many of the diagnostics are this idea has been reported in a would improve the level of accu- filter better,” he says. Then, as the condition they wanted to be able derived by using machine-learn- series of papers, most recently racy. Already, the accuracy of buildup continues, eventually the to diagnose, and then restored the ing processes to compare many in the November issue of the the results from the diagnostic pores get so small that they restrict car to normal. recordings of sound and vibration journal Engineering Applications systems they have developed, he the airflow to the engine, reducing “For our data, we’ve induced from well-tuned cars with similar of Artificial Intelligence. The says, are “all well in excess of 90 its performance. Knowing just failures [after renting] a perfectly ones that have a specific problem. new paper’s co-authors include percent.” And tests for misfire the right time to replace the filter good vehicle” and then fixed it The machine learning systems research scientist Joshua Siegel detection have produced no false can make a measurable difference and “returned the car better than can then extract even very subtle differences. For example, algo- rithms designed to detect wheel balance problems did a better job at detecting imbalances than THE NEXT 2018 VOLT expert drivers from a major car company, Siegel says. A prototype smartphone app AND ALL-NEW BOLT that incorporates all these diag- nostic tools is being developed and should be ready for field testing in about six months, Siegel says, and a commercial version should be available within about a year after that. The system will be commercialized by a startup company Siegel founded called Data Driven. 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Prancing Ponies All Women Car Show Scheduled for August 22nd in Carmel, CA. “Empowering Women – Inspir- woman to qualify for Indy 500 ing Girls” this year! We are thrilled to have HISTORIC CAR SHOW Lyn be honored at this year’s Car This is the first time since its Show! She exemplifies why Pranc- inception that Women will have ing Ponies Foundation exists… their own car show during the Women supporting the ‘Creation #MontereyCarWeek! Thanks to of Future Women Leaders One the City Council of #Carmelby- Girl at a Time’! theSea, we are excited to be a part CAR SHOW WITH A CAUSE of hosting our second all-woman “Empowering Women – Inspir- car show on August 22nd but we ing Girls” know we would not be here if it The idea for the Prancing Ponies weren’t for so many courageous Foundation, Rally, and Car Show women car enthusiasts that have stems from an experience in San endured before us and we want to Francisco where I was at a stop thank you all! sign next to a bus stop watching 3 This year we will honor Profes- teenage girls and reminiscing about sional Women Race Car Drivers! my own experience as a teenager. There will be a special appear- The girls suddenly grew silent and ance by the Professional Race Car I noticed they were looking at me. Driver LYN ST. JAMES! Amongst One of the girls said ‘Miss, I like her many career wins she is also your car’ and I said ‘I expect you been an important role model to get one too’. Our eyes locked for women in the racing world, and I’ll never forget her little face mentoring race car drivers like as she slowly nodded in agreement. Danika Patrick – who is the only continued on page 9 Lyn St. James at the Prancing Ponies Car Show 2017

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Mecum Spring Classic Auction Totals Soar to $69.4 Million with 76 Percent Sell-Through Dana Mecum’s 31st Original ing more than half a century in Spring Classic auction, held this hiding. past week in Indianapolis, outdid The Richard Cohen Big-Tank itself once again with a 24-per- Corvette Collection achieved cent growth in overall sales from a 100-percent sell-through rate just last year, earning it a place in with all five cars selling for a the books as the highest-gross- combined $1.82 million. Two of ing Spring Classic auction in the N03-optioned ‘Vettes also its 31-year history. The six-day achieved places among the top classic and collector car auction vehicle sales with Cohen’s 1967 brought in $69.4 million in total Chevrolet Corvette N03 (Lot sales as 1,406 vehicles changed S154) bringing $418,000 and hands for a strong sell-through his ’66 (Lot S156.1) selling for rate of 76 percent. $412,500. Several of the auction’s main Road Art, which was offered 2017 Ford GT (Lot S87) was a Top Seller at $1,815,000 attractions landed among the on its own dedicated stage, also top sellers, including an indus- achieved strong sales totals with try-shaking last-minute auction 92 percent of the 1,206 items arrival, a 2017 Ford GT (Lot S87) hammering sold. that crossed the block and sold “Sales totals have increased by for $1.815 million. Just a few more than 20-percent for each of lots later, Keith Busse’s Corvette the past two years of our Spring Pace Car Collection (Lot S91) Classic auction, and just halfway stunned the crowd when it sold through 2018, Mecum’s growth in its entirety as a single lot, with across the board has already all 16 vehicles selling as a set for proven to be exponential with $1.76 million. A 2011 Ferrari 599 similar increases occurring at GTO (Lot S103.1) nabbed the several of our other annual auc- third spot among top collector- tions as well,” Consignment car sales with a selling price of Director Frank Mecum said. “It’s $561,000. truly an exciting time to be a part Two cars from the Jim Street of the collector-car community.” Estate Collection that were under The complete top 10 vehicle close watch by the Hot Rod and sales at Dana Mecum’s 31st custom-car community shined Original Spring Classic auction in the spotlight once again. The include: famed T-Bucket that started the 2017 Ford GT (Lot S87) at craze, Kookie’s Kar (Lot S114), $1,815,000 which brought $484,000, and The Keith Busse Corvette Street’s legendary ‘50s custom, Pace Car Collection (Lot S91) at The Golden Sahara II (Lot S113), $1,760,000 which sold for $385,000, were 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO (Lot among the most anticipated cars S103.1) at $561,000 in the auction lineup after spend- continued on page 20 Collector Cars on the Runway at Dana Mecum’s 31st Indy Auction

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