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Art Gould, A Car Show Co-Host Sport in Las Vegas (photo Auto News) by Bill McCallum and Auto News Senior Editor I had the opportunity to drive the To quote Hyundai in their Elan- alloy pedals invite you to enjoy on a record album. The youngest Hyundai Elantra Sport on what I tra sales brochure. Elantra raises the performance. Every Elan- Passes Away member of the band at age 15, Art refer to as the “Golden Triangle” the standard for what you can tra includes SmartSense safety was already making great money for a driver; Los Angeles to Phoe- expect from a compact sedan. We features like Forward Collision- Editor’s Note: Art was and could have had a career as a nix; Phoenix to Las Vegas, and Las made Elantra one of the quietest Avoidance Assist and lane Keeping our Senior Editor for over 2 professional musician. Vegas back to Los Angeles. I refer cars in its class, and one of the Assist, normally reserved for more decades and was our mentor But the California car culture to the Elantra Sport as “Hyundai’s roomiest, too – its spacious interior expensive cars. as we expanded to California was calling, and quite loudly, Hot Rod” because of the “cutting- rivals the room inside some mid- The 2020 Elantra GT N Line so Art headed west to San Jose edge design, 6 sp manual shift size sedans. A tight turning radius is a driver’s dream. Step inside, by Dave Kuntz State University and automobiles. mated with a 1.6L 1-4 Turbo makes urban maneuvers easier, and you’ll find a leather-wrapped Art Gould, long-time host of He had a long career at General producing 201 horsepower. The while Elantra SE’s estimated steering wheel. Leather sport seats The Car Show on KPFK-FM Los Motors on the west coast, then was “Golden Triangle” including part of 490-mile driving range makes for with contrast stitching. A floating Angeles, hot rodder, car fanatic, recruited to become the general the old Route 66 gives one a great carefree getaways. 8” touchscreen audio display, and and all-around great guy has passed manager of Cormier in variety of driving experiences; Elantra gives you a choice of available luxuries like class-exclu- away after a brief illness. In keep- the 1970s. By the late 1980s Art freeway, open road, curves, hills three engines for powering through sive ventilated front seats, wireless ing with Art’s well-known trait of had taken an early retirement, and and when you get “thumbs-up” your day. Sit in Elantra Sport, and device charging and more. A 201-hp not sharing many details of his started offering expert car buying in Las Vegas you know you are a deeply bolstered driver’s seat, Turbo engine turns up the heat on personal life, the cause of death advice on The Car Show as a favor driving a special vehicle. flat-bottomed steering wheel and twisty mountain roads. is not being disclosed. He was to the show’s founder, the late 76, and is survived by a brother, a John Retsek. With his broad car sister, and a wife. knowledge, Art eventually became “From Meetings to the Track the Born in Los Angeles, Art grew the show’s third co-host, joining up in the Washington D.C. area and John Retsek and Len Frank in the Story by Chris Chung on page 3 at a young age developed a strong booth each Saturday. Upon Len’s Civic Type R is the Perfect Car” musical talent, teaching himself to passing in 1996, the show was play the piano by age 7. By the time back to two co-hosts, and it was he was a teenager, he was playing John and Art as a duo for many clarinet and saxophone profession- years. Eventually, John decided to ally, working as part of a musical step down from the show, but Art group that backed up Roy Clark continued on page 10

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My Predictions 2020 Kia Car Films to 2020 Toyota for 2020 Telluride watch during Corolla Hatchback Corolla Hybrid and Beyond Test Drive the Holidays Test Drive Test Drive

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

It’s that time of the year for my The incredibly crowded SUV/ In a galaxy, not so far, far away, Toyota just introduced a new The 2020 2020 predictions based on my Crossover market adds its newest Porsche engineers joined forces hatchback Corolla to replace the Hybrid is one of the most popular 5 decades in the auto industry. member, the Kia Telluride. Of with Star Wars creatives to create Corolla iM it inherited from the vehicles in its class. Why? Let’s Last year I was 6 for 7 or 85% the 165 global brands available a new starship worthy of an alli- now defunct brand. This start with a MSRP at $22,950! right on. in the auto industry, a dispro- ance of two iconic brands for the 2019 Corolla Hatch is a completely The transition between fuel and This year I predict: portionate number, at least in the latest Star Wars film, the final fresh design, with new styling, new battery is seamless, and Toyota 1- Automakers continue United States, fall in the category episode of the Skywalker saga platform, a new engine and more. has eliminated virtually all road to invest billions of dollars in of Sports Utility vehicles also “Star Wars: The Rise of Sky- It is offered in just two models, noise allowing the driver to enjoy the development of pure elec- known as crossovers and cross- walker” which will premiere this SE and XSE. Sedan versions of the 6 speaker audio system. The tric vehicles (EV’s) without a over utility vehicles. holiday season. the Corolla will be updated later. controls are intuitive and the 8 clear definition of the size of Every auto company in the U.S. See if you can see the Porsche The 2019 Hatch features a inch touch screen is positioned the U.S. EV market. either already has a selection of influence in the starship model’s bolder, if not a prettier look, than high for safety. Toyota has loaded 2- Large truck sales will stall crossover vehicles or have sev- public unveiling will be at the the iM. An open-mouth grille, with this vehicle with features such as due to the high cost of owner- eral ready for production. This movie premiere. Porsche will a chrome surround, and narrow Safety Sense 2.0 Pre-Collision ship. phenomena, when looking at be showcasing the Taycan, their LED headlamps highlight the detection including pedestrians, 3- SUV sales will surge with the overall auto industry, is of a first all-electric car, at the event. front facia. Up-sweeping character Lane Departure Alert, and auto- Hyundai leading pack with their magnitude not seen in the modern It looks like it might have been lines on the flanks, enhanced by matic high beams. And of course, 5 best selling SUV models. history of the automobile. inspired by a stormtrooper trans- the available roof spoiler, convey fuel economy rating at 52 MPG 4- U.S. vehicle sales will The Kia Telluride falls into formed into a sports car. a sense of motion. This is the along with reliability and qual- remain stable equaling 2019 the category of a three row, full “Even though they do not sportiest-looking Corolla to come ity engineering throughout that volume. size SUV that is ready to accom- seem to share many elements at down the pike. you would expect from a Toyota 5- Sedan sales will rebound modate families that need people first glance, both worlds have a Inside, the interior shows a vehicle makes this a must-test- with consumers looking for space as well as adequate stor- similar design philosophy. The significant improvement over drive choice. The Holidays are value and economy in a new age. In addition to convenience, close collaboration with the Star previous Corollas. My up-market upon us, and what a gift the 2020 vehicle. this vehicle is impressive in its Wars design team inspires and XSE Hatch sported a premium Corolla Hybrid would be for a 6- Dealership inventories will overall competence and high fascinates us.” Michael Mauer, quality interior. The soft-touch recent college graduate or some- remain high with many bargains level of standard features. The Vice President Style Porsche at vinyl, with contrasting stitching, one looking for a solid touring or available for the consumer. 291 horsepower 3.8 liter Gas Porsche AG. had a nice look and feel. Leather- commuter vehicle. 7- The FCA/PSA merger Direct Injection V6 engine with The Designer Alliance was ette seats, with bright cloth inserts should happen by year end or an economical eight-speed auto- co-captained by Mauer and Doug added zing, and glossy black trim See photo on page 17 in Q1 with details to follow. It’s matic transmission is available Chiang, VP Executive Creative provided an upscale touch. a good deal for both parties and in active on-demand all-wheel Director, Lucasfilm. Chiang The dash features a large, 8-inch the U.S. consumer. drive as well as front wheel drive. with over 20 years of Star Wars touchscreen. Toyota’s Entune Happy New Year !! This is the only engine available design expertise oversees designs controls the infotainment system. in the Telluride found in any of for all new Star Wars franchise The interface is not as fluid as its four trims. “Art, May God be Second row passengers can set continued on page 12 continued on page 6 with you on your their own temperatures and fan last Road Trip, speed. They can decide whether You Will Be Missed” continued on page 8 “We have the Northwest Headquarters largest selection for Luxury of Inventory in the NW” New and Pre-owned Vehicles

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GMC Terrain Stays 2020 Canadian Honda Civic Offers All-New Afloat at Biscayne Truck King Making A Type R Black Edition National Park Challenge Winners Comeback Test Drive

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

In the second year of this gen- Sally Hanson, Auto News fea- The Canadian Truck King Hey, hey everybody! Who It’s not often that $35,700 will eration Terrain, GMC is offering ture writer for the past 30 years, Challenge focused on testing the doesn’t love a come-back? get you a car that goes 0-60 in a Black Edition: taking advan- continues her visits to National mid-size truck segment this year. I don’t know about you, but 4.9 seconds while still achieving tage of the current popularity of Parks in press vehicles to give As to the why? Well, we look at I have recently read about four 25+ MPG, and toting 46.2 ft³ of blacked-out trim and wheels. readers a view of new automotive what’s happening in the truck articles on the Ford Bronco cargo space. But the Civic Type GMC offers this package only offerings as well as an insight world and test what truck buyers making a come-back in 2020… R delivers just that. With its wild on SLE and SLT trim levels. With to our beautiful National Parks. are most interested in each year. this is an exciting potential buy “Boy Racer” aesthetic, I have to it you get 19-in. gloss-black alu- Sally is scholarship co-chair of Early this year we sent invi- for Millennials because the car say I was skeptical of the Civic minum wheels, a darkened grille the Northwest Automotive Press tations to every manufacturer has pleased so many of our par- Type R, but after driving it, I was insert. The cars also feature a Association. asking them to provide us with ents in their younger years and it thoroughly impressed. black surround, black mirror caps, by Sally Hanson the relevant trucks; including the is obviously back (and improved) Driving Experience: roof rails and black exterior model A Ruby Flare Toyota Camry was off-road versions. So, whether it’s by popular demand! What Torque Steer? and trim badging. waiting for us in Fort Lauderdale, the FX4, the TRD Pro, Rubicon, Are you familiar with the Being an avid RWD driver, I was Beyond that, the car is similarly Florida, for an excursion through PRO-4X or ZR2 Bison – mid-size Ford Bronco? It has been called skeptical of the Type R’s FWD plat- equipped to the other, more color- Miami to Biscayne National Park. owns the off-road market and we “legendary” or an iconic SUV, form. I presumed that the Type R ful, versions. The drive to the park was comfort- wanted to test them. one of the world’s greatest 4 x 4 would suffer from the torque steer Looking at the Terrain from the able as we relaxed in the comfort- Here, below, are the builders automobiles since the mid-sixties that has plagued so many Honda’s outside, the current thinking on able seating of the 8-way power who decided it was important to until it temporarily ended produc- from years past. That was not the GM’s crossover design is clear. adjustable seats. As driver, I was compete – and what they brought tion in the mid-nineties. But it is case with the Type R at all. With While these vehicles are reminis- treated to power lumbar support. to the Challenge headed back! its dual-axis strut front suspension, cent of sport utility vehicles, now The leather trimmed seats are Toyota, has the oldest continu- As detailed with Ford com- front & rear stabilizer bars, and they communicate that they are also heated, but on the pleasant ously build mid-size; the Tacoma. munications and other media, the multi-link rear suspension; the spacious vehicles which aren’t day that we visited the park, the They gave us two trucks. One for new generation Bronco remains Type R gave a driving experience trucks. That’s what buyers want, feature was not used. the street, the other decidedly off- true to its down and dirty or that felt like the car was on rails. and GM is ensuring that they know We were noticeable on the road road capable. rugged roots, but includes the The car would dive nose first into the Terrain should fit the bill. in the bright red midsize sedan 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport. latest in technology--some- turns, with almost 0 body roll It is a strong looking vehicle. with an even brighter metal- Exterior colour: Voodoo Blue. thing we all love and desire-- while pulling you through them The front face makes it clear this lic front grille and silver alloy Interior colour: Leather, Black/ mixed with a great new more at speeds that I couldn’t have done is a GMC product. The roofline wheels. Once on the interstate, I Grey streamlined look, something else in my 2004 STi. and greenhouse make it look like began to appreciate the power of ENGINE: Direct Injection 3.5L our generation loves, too. The car is powerful as well. there’s plenty of room inside, the Camry’s very adequate four DOHC V6 w/VVT-i. Ford announced in 2019 that With 306 HP, and 295 lb-ft of continued on page 7 continued on page 13 continued on page 6 continued on page 7 continued on page 7 4 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com Holiday 2019

Arv Voss Michelle Hale Harold Allen Lisa Delaney Gary Murphy feature writer asia correspondent feature writer special projects editor writer 2020 Cadillac Interview With Worlds First Bentley Automakers Make Is America’s XT5 Sport Bill Russo: The Bentayga Stetson Pet Safety Power Grid Ready Test Drive Future of Mobility Arrives in Texas A Top Priority for Electric Cars? The Cadillac XT5 replaced What is the future of mobility What a perfect match, the asso- Subaru has clearly been on the They’ll put new pressure on the the outgoing SRX in 2017 and is around the world? In attempting ciation of Bentley and Stetson. forefront of pet safety and a trail- nation’s energy infrastructure, based on a unique all-new global to separate the hype from the Both companies have incredible blazer in supporting pet-focused but timing might present the big- chassis and structure. The XT5 here and now, Global Auto News heritage, one in automobiles and charities for years. In fact, pets are gest challenge. tips the scales at 292 pounds less caught up with mobility guru the other in cowboy hats. Both an integral part of the company’s Today, less than 2 percent of than the SRX despite the fact continued on page 5 continued on page 9 continued on page 25 continued on page 5 that it is seven inches longer. As a result, rear seat legroom is 3.2-inches more than in the SRX, and the rear seat reclines in addition to moving forward and backward. The new architecture delivered a wheelbase two inches longer than the SRX, and a one-inch wider track, affording extra use- able interior space. The XT5’s overall length, width and height however, are slightly smaller than the SRX, giving it a firmly planted stance, and a lean and sleekly aerodynamic appeal. The new base engine is a 2.0-liter, 237 horsepower tur- bocharged, inline four-cylinder engine. The 3.6-liter V-6 engine remains as an option with VVT and auto stop/start and Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation technologies. V-6 horsepower is rated at 310 and torque measures 271 ft./lbs. The Cadillac XT5 as been refreshed for 2020 with modest styling changes, the front grille gets a new design with varying mesh textures dependent upon the trim level. Front and rear bumpers have been restyled, LED head- lights now come standard, LED taillights have different graphics, and there are new wheel designs ranging from 18 to 20 inches. There are three distinct levels of trim. The styling execution displays fluid, liquid forms accented by dramatic cut and character lines. The rich image begins up front with the shield- shaped grille flanked by the Vertical LED light pipes. The hood features a subtle center line and outer edge accent lines that flow into the slimmer “A” pillars outlining the sharply swept back windshield join- ing the rising curved roofline that finishes with an integrated spoiler resting above the reverse angled backlight and hiding the rear wiper. The aft end exhibits a wide stance with broad shoulders and split, rectangular exhaust tips that are integrated into the rear diffuser. The interior is a showcase of The All new 2019 Sprinter genuine materials – wood, alu- Starting at minum, carbon fiber and double stitched leather. The center con- * sole has been redesigned and the $ XT5 gets Cadillac’s new infotain- 33,790 ment system that’s operated by a rotary controller on the center console; the 8-inch display is a Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood touchscreen. The seats are sup- portive, optimally adjustable and 17800 Highway 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037 comfortable. www.MBLynnwood.com Connectivity is courtesy of Cadillac’s updated CUE system 425-673-0505 with a faster processor and revised graphics similar to the * Excludes all options, taxes, title, registration, transportation charge and dealer prep fee. Options shown. Not all options are available in the U.S. For a full offering and pricing continued on page 6 information, visit your local Mercedes-Benz Vans dealership. Holiday 2019 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com 5

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Where do you see the future Initially, mobility services will congestion on the road during Interview With Bill of mobility services in the auto be a fiercely competitive market peak hours. industry in China in the next with most automotive companies How does your company help Russo: The Future 5 years? seeking to carve out a relevant mobility services in China? Markets like China have low space with existing and new Automobility is a strategy & of Mobility per capita car penetration and partnerships. In a fragmented investment advisory firm focused continued from page 4 huge urban population. In densely landscape, profits will be difficult on helping its clients to build Bill Russo. Bill, the soothsayer populated cities in China, mobility to generate. However, successful a collaborative ecosystem of in Shanghai, is one of the most services like Didi Chuxing, UCAR players will emerge that will have partnerships to participate in the quoted executives on mobility and others are extremely popular. the backing of digital ecosystem new mobility value chain. Our in China. In such places, these services partners who have the ability to main businesses are advisory PO Box 3327 He is the founder and CEO eliminate the pain points associ- monetize the big data associated services for venture and private Bellevue, WA 98009 of Automobility Limited based ated with driving and parking. It with the mobility and online con- equity investors, and consulting in Shanghai, with more than 35 also offers higher utilization of sumption pattern of the platform services for corporations seeking Established 1988 years experience in the mobility the vehicle population, which can user. Obtaining business licenses to participate in the new mobility Distributed Monthly industry, as an auto executive in reduce the number of vehicles to operate a fleet of mobility ser- business model. Serving the West Coast the US and China and as a leader needed to serve the demand for vice vehicles may limit the par- ©Copyrighted & URLs owned with IT and electronics firms. He mobility, and reduce the need for ticipation in the business and give Is America’s has worked as an advisor and allocating space in the city for more power to the fleet operators “Not Connected with Automotive consultant for numerous multina- under utilized, parked vehicles. In in the new value chain. Power Grid Ready News the Trade Publication” tional and local Chinese firms in China, we expect shared vehicles What are the advantages of • Auto NewsTM the formulation and implementa- to rise from slightly under 10% of mobility services in the auto for Electric Cars? • Autonewsonline.com tion of their global market and the car population to nearly 25% industry in China? continued from page 4 • Globalautonews.com product strategies. by 2025. For the users, it’s the elimina- the vehicles Americans buy are Bill is also currently serving as Where do you see the future tion of pain points associated with electric. But within the next three • Legendsofauto.com the Chair of the Automotive Com- of mobility services in the auto driving, with democratized access decades, some automotive industry • Livinglegendsofauto.com mittee at the American Chamber industry in China in the next to personal transportation. For experts expect electric vehicles • buildingthebrand4u.com of Commerce in Shanghai. 20 years? the cities, more efficient matching could make up the majority of U.S. • collectorcarcorner.com What are mobility services in Mobility services will expand of mobility demand and vehicle and global car sales. the auto industry? as populations grow and urbaniza- supply with fewer cars need to All told, American drivers log • autoshopamerica.com From the market or customer tion rates continue to rise. New serve the demand. However, the about 3 trillion miles per year, • datebycar.com perspective, mobility services technology in the form of con- desire of individuals to “upgrade” consuming more than 170 billion • cardating4you.com are alternative ways (other than nected and self-driving vehicles (from bus or metro) and be in gallons of gasoline and diesel in owning a car) for people to get will make the economics of the their own space does create added continued from page 14 Opinions and comments of from point A to point B by paying mobility services business more contract writers may not represent a service provider for access to favorable, and urban residents the opinions of this publication. a vehicle. This can be through will embrace the convenience of Reproduction of any of the contents a public transportation service being transported in a personal ® of this publication by any means (train, bus, taxi), or a private space where they can repurpose AUTO NEWS is prohibited without the specific written permission of the publisher. service operator (car rental and their time to purposes other than bike sharing) or person-to-person the mundane task of city driving. BYTES All rights reserved. (P2P) ride hailing service. Beyond 2030, people and goods Note: Products, prices, offers and From the auto industry stand- movement will increasingly be 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Raises rebates are in effect as of publication $2.1 Million for People in Need. Total Charitable Donations Now date. Prices and rebates are subject point, this represents an alterna- served by autonomous mobility to change without notice. tive channel for selling units on demand (AMOD) devices. Exceed $29 Million to a fleet owner/operator of the What are the challenges mobil- The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and its charitable th partners gathered to celebrate the event’s charitable giving: the Ads Expire: Feb. 10 platform that provides the mobil- ity services face in the auto ity service. industry in China? 2019 Concours raised $2.1 million for people in need. Pebble Beach Company CEO Bill Perocchi announced that a We Support total of $2,112,000 is being distributed to local charities this year— an amount equal to last year’s all-time high. Since its founding Do We Drive To Connect or Disconnect? in 1950, the Concours has now raised more than $29 million in Two recent conversations with their buyers really want to con- charitable donations. new car owners led to this story nect with everything in their life “The Pebble Beach Concours seeks to celebrate the best cars in One with a doctor at a car show while driving a car? The answer the world,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “But the place who just bought a new BMW and to the first question is YES. The that is Pebble Beach and the people who live here also play a large another with a pilot I sat next to answer to the second question is part in making this Concours great. So, from its start in 1950, the who was “ dead-heading “ back MAYBE. Concours has done its best to give back to the local community, to to LA from Seattle who had just Both answers could spell help people in need. Car enthusiasts from around the world join bought a new . Both TROUBLE for the auto industry with us in this endeavor, channeling their passion for cars into loved their new vehicles, but both in the mid to long term. While I raising money for worthy charities.” said “ ...... I will never remove “safety technology” from Through its primary charitable partner, Pebble Beach Company buy another new vehicle.” The these examples, do we really want Foundation, the Concours funds more than 90 of the region’s reason “...... to much technology to connect with everything and youth-focused non profits. I never use and it takes to much everyone in our life while driving, “We are so very appreciative of the generosity shown by all time to understand.” (500 to 600 or like me I want to DISCON- of the participants and attendees of the Pebble Beach Concours page technology manual included NECT from everyone and every- d’Elegance,” said Perocchi. “The Pebble Beach Company in each vehicle) thing while driving. Time will tell. Foundation is proud to support organizations in our community Two questions I would ask that strive to improve the quality of life by focusing their efforts on automakers. 1- Is this a growing See: page 13 book review, youth and education.” trend? 2- Should Automakers Never Stop Driving: A Better Additional charities that benefit directly from the Concours do more research to determine if Life Behind The Wheel include Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County, Natividad Foundation, Kinship Center, Montage Health, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation, United Way Monterey County and 250 New & Pre-owned In Stock! Animal Friends Rescue Project. Several more charities volunteer time and effort in exchange for donations, while other nonprofits benefit from the use of Concours infrastructure, such as tents, to host fundraisers. The desert’s premier venue The Concours provides funding from many sources besides the for arts and entertainment event itself. Generous participants send in direct donations, and event partners such as Genesis Motor America, USA and Mercedes-Benz USA donate automobiles for charity drawings. Efforts to raise charitable donations through the 2020 Concours are already underway. The next Pebble Beach Concours, scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2020, marks the event’s 70th anniversary and a special display of past Best of Show winners is planned. Additional features include Pininfarina, Porsche 917, and Talbot-Lago Grand Sport, 445 East Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92660 among others. To purchase tickets to the 2020 event, or to make a Tel 949/673-0900 • Fax 949/673-6079 donation, go to www.pebblebeachconcours.net. Toll 800/423-7077 www.newportautocenter.com 6 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com Holiday 2019

The 3.6-liter V6 comes with isolated subframe; hydraulic ride channel chassis control. Canadian Truck 2020 Cadillac XT5 Active Fuel Management and bushings; available continuous Tires: Michelin Premier LTX Auto Stop/Start (which unfor- damping control (CDC4 by ZF; 235/65 R18 mounted on 15-spoke King Challenge Sport Test Drive tunately cannot be deactivated) offerings equipped with 20-in. alloy wheels (5-long double/5 continued from page 4 combining to yield EPA Mileage wheels). short middle) new Cadillac CT6, as well as Estimates of 19-mpg city and Rear - Independent premium Wheelbase: 112.5 inches Winners CarPlay and Android Auto. A new 27-mpg highway in FWD models Five-link design, twin-tube Length Overall: 189.5 inches continued from page 3 Rear Camera Mirror is available and / 18/26 respectively in AWD shock absorbers; tri-ball joint Width: 75.0 inches MECHANICAL FEATURES: with the Platinum trim, which examples.. The 310 horses along configuration; specifically tuned Height: 66.0 inches Part-Time Selectable 4WD w/2- provides a 300 percent increase with the 271 pound feet of torque coil springs/isolators; hollow Curb Weight: 3,995 lbs. – FWD Speed Electronically Controlled in rearward vision along with an supply enough oomph to tow a stabilizer bar; available rear / 4,277 lbs. 4,267 lbs Luxury AWD Transfer Case, Automatic Limited- all-new auto wash feature. substantial load. cradle hydraulic bushings; avail- Turning Circle: 38.7 ft. Slip Differential, Locking rear XT5 provides 4G wireless All in all, the 2020 Cadillac able CDC4 by ZF (all offerings Fuel Capacity: 19 gallons – differential. connectivity, with a standard XT5 sport AWD is a superb and equipped with 20-in. wheels) FWD / 22 gallons AWD TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual integrated Wi-Fi hotspot and luxurious SUV as well as in all Brakes: Power-assisted four- EPA Mileage Estimates: 19 SUSPENSION: Rear Leaf Spring wireless charging along with of its other trim levels, with the wheel vented discs; front: dual- mpg city / 27 mpg highway FWD Suspension, Sport Tuned Bilstein Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Platinum Edition representing the piston cast iron calipers with / 18/26 AWD Shock Absorbers as standard fare for simpler in-car Cream of the Crop in the lineup ceramic brake linings; rear: Drag Coefficient: 0.380 BRAKES: Front Ventilated Disc. phone integration. with added features and plushness. single-piston cast iron calipers 0 - 60 mph: 6.9 seconds – FWD Brakes, Rear Drum Brakes. My 2020 Cadillac XT5 was SPECIFICATIONS: with ceramic brake linings; four- / 7.1 seconds AWD WHEELS: 17” Alloy Wheels in Sport trim and the AWD con- 2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport AWD channel ESC/ABS/TCS w/four- Tow Capacity: 3,500 lbs. TIRES: P265/65R17 figuration, Power was provided Base Price: $38,995. (XT5) to 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. by the 3.6-liter V-6. The exterior $62,500 (Platinum) Exterior colour: Army Green wore a Red Horizon metallic tint- Price as Tested: $57,790. Toyota Corolla Hatchback Test Drive Interior colour: TRD Pro Leather, coat, with the interior executed Engine Type and Size: 3.6-liter, continued from page 2 launch from stop. The system Black in Jet Black. The base price was DOHC, 24-valve Direct Injection some other systems. Pairing up works very well. Paddle shifters ENGINE: Direct Injection 3.5 Litre set at $55,095., while the final V6 with VVT and auto stop/start your smartphone is a multi-step are standard on models with CVT, DOHC V6 w/VVT-I sticker came to $65,815. After and Active Fuel Management cyl- operation, and can be frustrating. and enhance driving fun. MECHANICAL FEATURES: factoring in options and the inder deactivation technologies. Furthermore, the graphics for the On the road, the Hatch impresses Locking rear differential, Part- destination charge. Horsepower (bhp): 310 @ 6,700 optional navigation maps are con- with sportier than expected driving Time Selectable 4WD w/2-Speed The 2020 Cadillac XT5 features rpm fusing. Roads look like a jumble prowess. The steering is taut and Electronically Controlled Transfer impressive content, improved Torque (ft./lbs.): 271 @ 5,000 rpm of squiggly lines. However, on sharp, providing a good feel of the Case, Automatic Limited-Slip NVH, pleasing acceleration and Transmission: Nine-speed paddle the upside, Apple CarPlay is now road. The suspension is tuned to Differential (Auto LSD), Crawl satisfying agility, while delivering shift automatic with Electronic standard. deliver responsive handling. This Control + Multi-Terrain Select acceptable fuel efficiency along Precision Shift. Seats up front are well-con- car is right at home on a twisty TRANSMISSION: 6-speed auto- with practical usable interior space. Drive Train: Front longitudinally toured, and provide plenty of room road. Yet, at the same time, the matic Ride and handling qualities and mounted engine / Front-Wheel for six-footers. Six-way adjusters ride is compliant. The suspension SUSPENSION: Fox Shock characteristics benefit through Drive or Twin-Clutch AWD are standard on the SE. The XSE is slightly firm, but absorbs bumps Absorbers the optimization of the body system with Electronic Transmis- gets heated seats, and a power in the pavement very well. Further- BRAKES: Front-Ventilated Disc structure, with increased stiffness sion Range Selection. adjuster for the driver. In the rear, more, the cabin is reasonably quiet Brakes, Rear-Drum for a more pleasing and dramatic Suspension: Front - MacPherson headroom is sufficient for even tall at normal freeway speeds. WHEELS: 16” Alloy Wheels performance as well as improved strut, twin-tube struts; specifi- passengers, but legroom is in really The previous Corolla iM was TIRES: 265/70R16 crashworthiness, while deliver- cally tuned coil springs; direct- short supply. Yet, the rear seats do noted for its extensive advanced chose to send ing a lower overall mass. acting hollow stabilizer bar; fold down, 60/40 style, to enhance safety features, the Corolla Hatch us just one truck - their newest and the capacity of the rather limited 18 goes even further. The forward- most capable mid-size off-roader - cu-ft. trunk. collision warning and braking the ZR2 Bison. Toyota powers the Corolla system can now spot bicyclists 2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Hatchback with a new 2.0 liter, and pedestrians, even at night. Bison 4-cylinder engine that pumps out Lane-Tracing Assist takes the lane- Exterior colour: Satin Steel a modest 168 horsepower. This departure feature to a new level by Metallic Interior colour: Jet Black is the same motor that drives the keeping your Corolla centered in ENGINE: 3.6L V6, DOHC WT Lexus UX200 I recently tested. its lane, and the adaptive cruise MECHANICAL FEATURES: full- It’s not a barn-burner, but it’s not control on CVT models will not locking front & rear differentials, sluggish either. Gas mileage is only maintain a constant interval, 4WD w/Electric 2-speeed transfer good at 32-mpg with the stick, it can bring the car to a complete case with shield and impressive at 36-mpg with stop. As before with the iM, blind- TRANSMISSION: 8-speed Auto- the automatic. spot monitors are standard. matic A six-speed manual gearbox is The Corolla Hatchback looks SUSPENSION: Multimatic DSSV standard, and a CVT automatic is like a real winner in today’s market. Dampers, 50MM suspension lift optional. Like the Lexus, the CVT Pricing starts at just $21,000 for BRAKES: 4 wheel antilock disc has a mechanical first gear. After the SE with manual transmission, brakes launch, it transitions seamlessly to and $24.010 for the XSE. Models WHEELS: 17” AEV Aluminum CVT system. The idea is to gener- with automatic transmission are wheels 2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport (photo Arv Voss) ate a quicker more natural-feeling $1,000 more. TIRES: 31-inch Goodyear Wran- gler Duratrac off-road tires FCA’s Jeep brand gave us two versions of its all-new Gladiator pickup truck. These new pickups were equipped as an Overland edition and the most aggressive off-roader – the Rubicon. 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland Exterior colour: Billet Silver of Lynnwood Metallic Interior colour: Black ENGINE: 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 #1 Certified-Pre-Owned Sales Volume in WA State w/Stop-Start MECHANICAL FEATURES: Heavy–duty engine cooling, Fuel tank skid plate Transfer case skid plate 2.72:1 Command–Trac part– time 4x4 system, Torx tool kit, 3.73 rear axle ratio, Selec–Speed control, Transmission skid plate, Tip start, Trac–Lok anti–spin dif- ferential rear axle TRANSMISSION: 8-speed Automatic Transmission SUSPENSION: five-link coil suspension design, Dana M210 front axle Dana M220 rear axle BRAKES: 4-wheel ABS Discs WHEELS: 17-inch aluminum TIRES: 33-inch off-road tires 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Exterior colour: Firecracker Red continued on page 19 425-673-0505 | MBLynnwood.com Holiday 2019 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com 7 From Meeting to the Track Ford Bronco Making A Comeback the Honda Civic Type R is by Jordan Williams continued from page 3 So, the new Ford Bronco will the look? Do you plan on buying by Chris Chung “We have heard our custom- be manufactured at the Ford one or test driving one? Let me the Perfect Car ers loud and clear”, stated Joe Michigan Assembly Plant in know at Global Auto News! continued from page 3 7-inch infotainment system that Hinrichs, Ford’s president of Wayne, Michigan and be a part See you next time Millennials! torque, the Type R delivers 0-60 has Apple CarPlay and Android The Americas on https://social. of the Ford vehicle portfolio in times around the 5 second mark Auto integrations. In previous ford.com/en_US/story/vehicle- 2020—coincidentally, this is and is able to run a quarter mile years, Honda had received com- type/suv/The-Ford-Bronco-is- where the 1966-1996 models in roughly 13.5 seconds. I did note plaints about the user experience, Coming-Back.html, written by were also built! that the car had a lot of difficulty so I was happy to see they took Cole Quinnell. What do you think? Do you like delivering that power to the front quick action and added a physical wheels in the rain without spin- volume control knob and buttons. ning the tires. Turbo-lag though, This served to make the infotain- is virtually non-existent, with ment system much less glitchy smooth power delivered through and easier to use than my friends GMC Terrain Test Drive by David Schmidt precise throttle control. The Type 2016 Civic. continued from page 3 size with its primary competition this engine. It produces 252 hp. R is only available with a 6-speed The interior is also spacious for which there is. The interior is in the compact crossover segment. and 260 lb.- ft. of peak torque. Its manual transmission with a short- a small car. I comfortably seated 4 typical of this segment. Since it This includes Chevrolet’s Equi- rated mileage is 26 mpg in the city shifter that made banging gears feel adults, with the 42.3 inches of leg is a compact crossover there’s not nox, which shares much with the and 30 mpg on the highway. like flipping a light switch. Not to room in the front, and 35.9 inches so much cargo and people space Terrain. Others are the Toyota The base engine for the Ter- mention the Type R has an auto-rev in the rear. Being a hatchback, to keep buyers for looking up to RAV4 and Honda CR-V, Mazda’s rain is a 1.5-liter turbocharged matching feature that makes you cargo space was also excellent. mid-sized version. But for the CX-5, Jeep Cherokee and the four-cylinder engine. This motor seem like a better driver then you You have 25.7 ft³ to work with market it serves, it offers a com- . Both Kia and Hyun- produces 170 hp. and 203 lb.- ft. really are when downshifting (no with the rear seats up and 46.2 ft³ petitive amount of space. dai are fighters in this segment, of peak torque. Fuel efficiency is need to heel and toe!). with them down. Plenty enough The interior looks good, although perhaps the most competitive seg- rated at 26 mpg in the city and 30 Overall, the vehicle was respon- space for Costco runs or moving you’ll never decide you’re in ment of the crossover market. mpg on the highway. sive, handling was impressive, medium-sized pieces of furniture. a luxury vehicle. The seats are The model I tested was the Ter- The power from either engine and driving the car was pure bliss. Red is obviously associated with comfortable and there’s an airy feel rain SLT with all-wheel drive. My goes through a nine-speed trans- I would absolutely say that the sportiness for Honda. There is red to the cabin. The center screen works test car had the nice 2.0-liter tur- mission. This modern and capable driving experience is the biggest everywhere in the interior. The well to control the infotainment bocharged four-cylinder engine. tranny makes the best use of the selling point of the Type R. instrument cluster, the seats, even and other systems, providing an I would seriously recommend continued on page 8 Aesthetic: the seat belts are red! I personally, intuitive process. Apple CarPlay, Exterior: was a fan, but if you hate the color Android Auto, and an onboard The Type R has a very, “in your red you may run into some issues. Wi-Fi hotspot are all standard. face” aesthetic. With a gigantic Takeaway: I wasn’t much of a fan of the wing, and lots of aero features. The Civic Type R is the perfect transmission buttons, although in The Type R looks a bit like a hot car if you’re looking for a reliable, today’s world of electronically hatch that just came out of The Fast fast car to daily drive in the city controlled trannies, putting a huge and the Furious. I wasn’t a huge while still being a contender on lever in the middle of the console fan of the look, and would prefer the track. The hatchback stature isn’t all that meaningful. But I it a little more muted (like the Si). makes this car highly functional would prefer a more clearly isolated The market seems to either love of while also achieving great fuel and specific layout, to make the hate the style, so you’ll have to see economy numbers. It’s not often transmission selection easy and for yourself. you find a vehicle that is a jack of positive. Interior: all trades but the Type R seems to The interior reflects what this The interior of the Type R check all the boxes. vehicle is, a capable smaller cross- though, was high quality. The So, if you’re a yuppie that lives over to serve small families. This racing seats hug you firmly, but are in the city and want a functional isn’t a tiny vehicle, as it’s 182.3- comfortable over long distances. vehicle that still puts a smile on in. long on a 107.3-in. wheelbase. The dashboard, is borrowed from your face like me, be sure to check It’s also 72.4-in. wide and 65.4-in. other Civic trims and features a on the 2019 Civic Type R. tall, putting it squarely in fighting GMC Terrain (photo David Schmidt) 8 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com Holiday 2019

GMC Terrain Jim Farley, Ford Pres. Kia Telluride SUV Test Drive Report and his Executive Team continued from page 2 Test Drive Ink Mahindra Deal the vents blow from the ceiling tion, lane departure warning, heated outside mirrors with turn or near the floor. When getting lane keeping assist, blind spot signal indicators go along with by David Schmidt continued from this page back to the third row of seats, a warning and rear cross-traffic heated leather wrapped steering continued from page 7 “Mahindra and Ford coming one button solution is on each warning with braking. Smart wheel with remote controls. together is a testament to the long side of the Telluride. It lowers Cruise Control with stop & go add The new Kia Telluride has a power it gets. Unfortunately, in the history of cooperation and mutual the seat back halfway, then pushes to the surprise and delight items starting price at $39,000 and my base engine that isn’t a really effec- respect between the two com- the seat forward, making a path that will pave the way toward ‘as tested’ example, with several tive amount of power. While it will panies. Our combined strengths to the rear. A well done solution the day when automatic pilot is options on the upgraded SX work for around-the-suburbs trips, – Mahindra’s expertise in value- for easy entry to the rear seats. added to the mix. model, came in at $46,860. A on the highway the Terrain ben- focused engineering and its suc- The second row also supports Drivability is easy with one of real bonus to remember is one of efits from the 2.0-liter engine. cessful operating model, and good posture with seats high the most responsive character- the leading warranties to be found However, the Terrain makes Ford’s technical expertise, global enough off the floor to provide istics found on a full size SUV. anywhere, 10 year, 100,000 mile up for that sluggishness by being reach and access to future tech- adequate thigh support, which Necessities such as side window powertrain warranty. I always quite comfortable and quite nology – are a potent recipe for isn’t always the case with com- curtains on rear doors go along ask the competitors, why don’t inside. The MacPherson front and success. At its core, the partner- petitors. The newest Kia contin- with front power tilt wheel and you have this? multilink rear suspension is tuned ship will be driven by the shared ues to listen to their customers sliding sunroof. Smart hands to make the ride smooth and calm, values of both companies, which that always ask for buttons and free power liftgate, power folding (Photo on page 10) which it does. This isn’t a vehicle are focused on caring for our cus- knobs that are easy to see and drivers are planning on throw- tomers, associates and our com- use, eliminating difficult technol- ing around the mall parking lot, munities,” said Anand Mahindra, ogy solutions found on an ever so that suspension pliability is a chairman, Mahindra Group. larger number of vehicles that good thing. “Ford and Mahindra have a try to solve infotainment and The Terrain’s offerings aren’t long history of working together, other methods to operate the ever the least expensive of its competi- and we are proud to partner with increasing number of features tion, but GMC isn’t interested in them to grow the Ford brand in found on newer vehicles. being seen as a “value” product. India. We remain deeply commit- The inside story continues with As they say, they offer “profes- ted to our employees, dealers and a mix of soft-touch surfaces, sional-grade” vehicles. With that suppliers, and this new era of col- imitation wood and some chrome in mind, the prices for the Ter- laboration will allow us to deliver touches. A further look addresses rain start at $26,195 for the SL, more vehicles to consumers in visibility. Although the Telluride $29,295 for the SLE, $32,095 for this important market,” said Bill is a large vehicle, large windows SLT, and finally $38,995 for the Ford, executive chairman, Ford make parking maneuvers easy. Denali. The special Black edition Motor Company. Second-row seats can be lowered costs $795. “At Ford, our purpose for 116 by pressing a button in the rear The model I tested was an SLT years has always been to drive cargo area when needed. with AWD and plenty of options. human progress, and that won’t The new Telluride includes an Its list price was $40,500. change. But to continue to do that, excess of advanced safety fea- If you have any questions, com- we need to evolve with new and tures including forward collision ments or ideas, please send them to faster ways of not only delighting warning, automatic emergency Toyota Corolla Hybrid (photo Art Gould) See story on [email protected]. our customers around the world braking with pedestrian detec- page 2 but also solving their very differ- ent needs. Strong alliances like this play a crucial role in assuring we continue to achieve our vision while at the same time staying Inside india Inside europe competitive and delivering value to our global stakeholders,” said AUTO NEWS BYTES AUTO NEWS BYTES Jim Hackett, Ford president and by Bill McCallum CEO. by Bill McCallum The joint venture expects to introduce three new utility vehi- Mahindra and Ford announce a joint venture ROLLS-ROYCE CEO HONOURED IN LEADING cles under the Ford brand, begin- to drive profitable growth in india and emerg- EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AWARDS ning with a new midsize sports ing markets • Torsten Müller-Ötvös wins Superluxury CEO category in utility vehicle that will have a Marks a new era of collaboration, using the strengths of both Automotive News Europe magazine’s prestigious Eurostars common Mahindra product plat- companies to deliver operational excellence and value to stake- awards for 2019 form and powertrain. holders • Awards recognise automotive industry executives who have Another area of focus for the The partnership will allow Ford and Mahindra to offer new ‘stood out from their rivals by exceeding expectations’ joint venture will be electric product to customers faster than before and will deliver profit- • Judges cite launch of Cullinan and repeated record-breaking vehicles. Ford and Mahindra will able growth to both companies sales performance collaborate to develop vehicles to Valued at INR 1,925 crores (US$275 million), the joint venture The Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, support the growth of sustainable will drive enhanced competitiveness through greater economies Torsten Müller-Ötvös, has been named winner of the Superluxury mobility across emerging mar- of scale across the automotive value chain, including optimized CEO category at the 22nd annual Eurostars Awards presented kets. sourcing, product development, use of relevant technologies and in Frankfurt last night. Driving greater economies a global network Awarded by leading professional industry journal Automotive of scale across the automotive Mumbai/New Delhi, India, October 1, 2019 – Mahindra & News Europe, the prestigious Eurostars Awards recognise value chain including sourc- Mahindra Limited and have signed a automotive industry executives who have ‘stood out from their ing, product development and definitive agreement to create a joint venture that will develop, rivals by exceeding expectations’. access to relevant technologies, market and distribute Ford brand vehicles in India and Ford brand Announcing their decision, the judges cited Rolls-Royce’s the joint venture is expected to and Mahindra brand vehicles in high-growth emerging markets commercial performance since Müller‑Ötvös was appointed CEO achieve enhanced efficiencies around the world. in 2010. The marque has broken its own global sales record six to strengthen the Ford brand in Mahindra and Ford will form a joint venture, with Mahindra times in nine years and is on course to post yet another strong India. In addition, the joint ven- owning a 51 percent controlling stake and Ford owning a 49 year in 2019. ture will be a catalyst for growth percent stake. Ford will transfer its India operations to the joint This year’s strong showing is in part due to the spectacular for the Ford and Mahindra brands venture, including its personnel and assembly plants in Chennai success of Cullinan, the marque’s first superluxury SUV, which in emerging markets, which are and Sanand. Ford will retain the Ford engine plant operations in was launched in 2018. The entire 2019 production run has growing at double the rate of the Sanand as well as the Global Business Services unit, Ford Credit already been allocated, driving both sales and profitability: the global industry. and Ford Smart Mobility. advance order book stretches well into the first quarter of 2020. The joint venture will use the The joint venture is the next step in the strategic alliance forged Torsten Müller-Ötvös said, “It is a great honour to receive Ford brand distribution network between Ford and Mahindra in September 2017 and is expected this award, and I am grateful to the judges. Serving as CEO of in emerging markets to extend to be operational by mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals. the world’s foremost luxury manufacturer support for export of Mahindra The joint venture will be operationally managed by Mahindra, has been the highlight of my career, and products, in addition to Ford and its governance will be equally composed of representatives it has been a pleasure and privilege to see branded vehicles. Exports today of Mahindra and Ford. our company go from strength to strength form about 7 percent of Mahin- The joint venture will be responsible for growing the Ford over the past 10 years. dra’s auto business revenues and brand in India and exporting its products to Ford entities glob- “In reality, however, this award its products are exported to South ally. Ford will continue to own the Ford brand, and its branded belongs to the whole Rolls-Royce family. Africa, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri vehicles will be distributed through the current Ford India dealer Our sales success is testament to their Lanka and Chile, among other network. Mahindra will continue to own the Mahindra brand and skills and dedication, of the entire team nations and areas. operate its own independent dealer network in India. whether they are working at the Home “Emerging economies includ- of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, or our ing India are expected to account continued on this page ______global network.” for one in three future vehicle continued on page 9 Holiday 2019 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com 9

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2020 Kia Telluride “Test Drive” on page 2 Art Gould, Global Auto News Senior Editor PassesAway in November continued from page 1 continued full-speed-ahead. He shared so little of his life, with even was also a contributor to various his friends. He used a post office automotive publications, including box, and never disclosed where Seattle-based Global Auto News. he actually lived, other than to say For so many years, Art was truly “Orange County.” He was reluctant the enduring face of the radio show, to adopt technology, and preferred traveling to both local car events a lined yellow tablet scrawled with and national and international notes, which he used in front of launch programs of new cars. In him during every broadcast. If addition to being a member of you called his cell phone, he rarely the Los Angeles-based Motor answered it, and his voice mail still Press Guild, he was also affili- had the generic greeting rather than ated with other automotive press one where you’d hear his voice. organizations in the country, and He did eventually embrace social was able to participate in new car media to a degree, snapping pic- “track days” at places like Road tures with his iPhone and sharing America in Wisconsin and Laguna lots of images of car events on his Seca in California. Between those Instagram and Facebook pages. programs and press events for We will be honoring Art with 2020 Kia Telluride SUV (photo Art Gould) new car launches, Art did many, a special tribute edition of The many laps at some of the best road Car Show very soon. Please see courses in the United States. But the show’s Facebook page for Legends of Auto Gala Dinner in Monterey it was the quarter-mile drag strip updates. where he was most at home, still th showing young guys up when it by Dave Kunz Scheduled for August 13 (See page 17 Also) was time to accelerate a car 1320 Automotive Reporter, KABC-TV feet from a standing start as quickly Co-Host, The Car Show, KPFK- as possible. FM Yet even though he had become Facebook: ABC7DaveKunz familiar to so many people both Twitter: ABC7DaveKunz on the radio and in car circles, he Instagram: abc7davekunz Early Bird Swap Meet is one of the First Auto Shows of the Season We have attended the Early 16th with hours on Saturday Feb. Bird Swap Meet presented by The 15th - 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday Model T Ford Club of Tacoma for Feb. 16th - 9 am to 3 pm. over 2 decades. This year it is the Display space is still available: first car show and swap meet of Inside 10’ X 10’ - $45 (while they the 2020 season at the Puyallup last) Outside Covered 10’ X 20’ - Fairgrounds. $45, Outside 8’ X 18’ - $45 The 54th Annual Event features For Additional Information Call: the buying, selling, and trading of 253-863-6211 ask for Charlie or antique parts. Muscle cars, antique Gloria. Visit www.earlybirdswap. cars, collectables and a car corral. org or Write P.O. Box 1068, Parking is FREE. Daily admis- Sumner,WA 98390 sion is $10 with children under A nice way to kick off automo- 12 FREE. Dates are Feb. 15th & tive show season. See you there. Alan Smith (left) Scale Racing Owner operates slot car track for Legend attendees at Gala Dinner (photo Auto News)

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CARS, STARS and films Joyce Reports on Car Show Movies to see during The Holiday Season continued from page 2 directs the most expensive Netflix watching movies with a fantasy developments. Mauer has been ever made at a budget of $150 mil- starship design with Porsche responsible for developing the lion for “6 Underground”. Ryan design DNA, enjoying the adrena- exterior and interior design of all Reynolds from “Deadpool” stars line rush of an epic car chase, or Porsche models since 2004. in it along with the neon green Alfa searching for your new dream If you’re in the mood for speed Romeo Giulia. Add in a Maserati car. Whatever you do, make this and want to see an epic car chase, Quattroporte, Range Rovers, Fer- holiday season one to remember. catch “22 minutes of the film (“6 rari 488 Pista and a Rolls-Royce Count your blessings. Take time Underground”) that are actually Ghost and Florence, Italy as a for yourself. Give yourself the backdrop and you’re far, far away. best gift, often the gift is in the This holiday season, you’re in giving. May the force be with you This holiday the driver’s seat whether you’re this holiday season. season,“ you’re in

the driver’s seat Turbo (Image courtesy of Porsche) whether you’re watching movies with a fantasy starship design or...... ” showcasing () Giulia running around doing things that car people absolutely love and you always wish that you can do” shared Bob Broderdorf Jr, Direc- tor of Alfa Romeo N.A. at FCA US LLC at the LA . Michael Bay, known for his at the LA Auto Show 2019 (photo by Star Wars + Porsche (Image courtesy of Porsche) Tranformers franchise movies, Joyce Chow)

Curing Kids Cancer - SubStation II has a Heart for Cures This Southeastern based company The Curing Kids Cancer heart is boards about the partnership. On is sharing its heart for cures! a special logo and now it is helping Thursdays employees wear gold This year Curing Kids Cancer to spread even more awareness for cobranded T-shirts and corporate was ecstatic to team up with the lack of funding for childhood stores donate 10 percent of their that their granddaughter is doing enough for teaming up with us SubStation II, a southeastern cancer research. All SubStation earnings of the day to Curing Kids well! In next month’s newsletter, this September! SubStation II has based sandwich shop franchise. II franchise owners were excited Cancer! we will share her story as well as 43 shops in five states so please After hearing the Owen family’s to join us in raising awareness SubStation II also has its own the grand total of this first year visit one near you! Click here to story, Sandy Corbett, SubStation during National Childhood Cancer connection to pediatric cancer as campaign. learn more about SubStation II and II’s President/CEO and Allison Awareness Month. Each store is a franchise owner from Greer, S.C. We cannot thank SubStation II Curing Kids Cancer. Corbett, Director of Development, taking a donation for each icon, had a granddaughter affected by a were ready to jump into action. displaying banners as well as digital brain tumor. We are excited to say

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Never Stop Driving: A Better Life Behind The Wheel Sally Hanson Visits Florida’s by Bill McCallum is developing.” It was another busy week for The fact is, everyday, countless McKeel Hagerty in a recent millions of Americans still find Biscayne National Park In A telephone interview explained relief from their over-connected to me how he got the idea for stressed out lives by just going publishing Never Stop Driving. for a drive, or simply working He said, “..... I was attending on their cars. Toyota Camry ...... ! a global conference on the auto In fact, every day countless industry in 2017 when the CEO millions of Americans still find of an AI Tech company working relief from their over-connected, on driverless technology said to stressed out lives by just going me ‘...... I am sorry what we are for a drive, or simply by working doing is going to put you out of on their cars. business’. “That started me think- With glorious photography ing on how we needed to counter and sharp writing, Never Stop that misconception. Thus the Driving: A Better Life Behind the idea for Never Stop Driving was Wheel author and auto journalist born along with other programs Larry Webster – along with an Hagerty Media Properties LLC continued on page 9

Toyota Camry enters Biscayne National Park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center (named for a former congressman who was a dedicated supporter of the National Park’s creation).

continued from page 3 Our destination was Biscayne The park provides a respite from cylinder engine. Florida drivers National Park’s Visitor Center hectic metropolitan life with a are in a hurry to get somewhere, at Convoy Point, which sits on place to spot dolphins, manatees, so I quickly got accustomed to the bay shore nine miles east of American crocodiles or just enjoy acceleration. Fuel economy in the city of Homestead. The park the natural sounds in a quiet place. the Camry averages 32 mpg from borders the metropolitan area of The closest the Camry came to the 2.5-liter four cylinder engine Miami with 95 percent of the park enjoying the incredible flora and paired with an eight speed auto- area consisting of waters of the fauna in the park was the parking matic transmission. Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean. lot at the Biscayne National Park’s Visitor Center. A quarter-mile jetty trail at Convoy Point offers a glimpse of the above-water world of Biscayne, but to experience the park requires a boat trip. Convoy Point is the center for park activi- ties, the starting point for boat tours, and the rental location for canoes, kayaks and paddle boats. One of the park’s most popular activities is a three-hour trip on a glass-bottom boat, which crosses Biscayne Bay, passes the Keyes that form its eastern edge, and continues to the reefs, beyond the Keys. There are four ecosystems in the park: mangrove, Biscayne Bay, islands and coral reef. The park protects the longest continuous mangrove shoreline on Florida’s east coast. Biscayne Bay sustains 70% of the area’s vital fish, crus- taceans, and shellfish. The islands are composed of an ancient coral reef and mark the beginning of the Florida Keys. The coral reef is one of the most diverse wildlife communities on earth. Even though the water adven- tures greatly outnumber the driving opportunities in Biscayne National Park and the Camry was parked while we enjoyed the birds, plants, animals and sea life, the Toyota Camry’s eighth generation sedan was definitely rested up and ready to go for a cruise further down the Keys to Key West. 14 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com Holiday 2019

Hyundai SHOWCASE REVIEWS Santa Fe Test HONDA CIVIC 4D TOURING Drive Review by Bill McCallum The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD 2.0T AWD was my ride on a recent road trip from Los Angles to Phoenix and back with a stop in Palm Springs. There are seven features that separate the Santa Fe from the crowded field of mid- sized SUV’s. 1- Visibility, best in class. 2- Quiet ride, no road noise. 3- Room, three row seating with lots of space for gear. 4- Simple, easy to use infotainment panel. 5- More than enough power-to-pass. 6- MPG, 30 + on the highway 7- Comfortable drivers seat design. This value based Honda BASE PRICE: $27,300 It’s easy to understand how is loaded with new safety TYPE: Sedan Hyundai has created a position features and above average ENGINE: 1.5 Liter of leadership in the SUV seg- MPG. With new designs and TRANS: CVT ment with the Hyundai Santa more room it’s a “winner”. HORSEPOWER: 174 hp Fe, the compact Kona SUV, the MPG: 30 city / 38 hiway midsized Tucson SUV and the all-new Palisade SUV. (see page 1 Jasmine McCallum, Team Auto News with Hyundai Santa Fe Palisade story) the 2020 Hyundai in San Diego (photo Auto News) Santa Fe offers 6 Advance Safety Technology Standard Safety fea- tures that make city or open road driving safer for you the driver and ULTIMATE LTD your family. 1- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist. 2- Blind Spot Avoidance Assist. 3- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Assist. 4- Lane Keeping Assist. 5- Stop and Go Surround View Mirror. 6- Rear Occupant Alert The 2.0L Turbo GDI engine gives you the “power-to-pass” and is mated with an 8-speed AT. With a starting MSRP of $26,480 ($39,200 as tested) the Hyundai Santa Fe deserves a look and a test drive. (See Photo On This Page)

Until the introduction of BASE PRICE: $19,990 The all-new Palisade is BASE PRICE: $48,400 as tested Is America’s Power the all-new Venue the TYPE: SUV Hyundai’s large 3 row TYPE: SUV Kona was Hyundai’s small ENGINE: 1.6 T GDI-4 SUV. and is getting rave ENGINE: 3,8L GDI Grid Ready for value based SUV in the TRANS: 7-speed AT reviews from automotive TRANS: 8 sp AT lineup HORSEPOWER: 175 hp journalists across the U.S. HORSEPOWER: 291 hp Electric Cars? MPG: 26 city / 29 hiway MPG: 19 city / 26 hiway continued from page 5 the process. Converting all those road miles to electricity would place new demands on the nation’s system for producing and deliver- ing electricity. TOURING VW Arteon 2.0T SEL R-Line As part of a major energy infra- structure study, we are seeking to understand how an increase in electric vehicles (EVs) might change how energy is supplied and consumed. So far, we have figured out the impact of electric vehicles will depend on where you live and when they are charged. Estimating how much electricity EVs will demand Using a similar technique featured in our recent paper on hydrogen vehicles, we developed a state-by-state assessment of the amount of electricity that would be needed to charge an electrified fleet of personal cars, trucks, and SUVs. Subaru continues to expand BASE PRICE: $37,345 As tested VW voted most improved BASE PRICE: $37,000 We started by estimating the it’s lineup with new exciting TYPE: SUV non-premium brand by TYPE: Sedan/Hatchback amount of gasoline every county products such as the ENGINE: 2.5L Boxer JD Power Sales Satisfaction ENGINE: 2.0L Turbo I-4 consumes today. We then con- Outback Touring Model TRANS: CTV Index Study. The all-new TRANS: 8AT verted vehicle miles traveled into electricity requirements based on current available at dealers HORSEPOWER: 182 hp Arteon helped in the award HORSEPOWER: 268 hp the efficiency of today’s EVs. MPG: 25 city / 32 hiway MPG: 20 city / 27 hiway Admittedly, these methods have limitations. The number of miles traveled could change significantly if autonomous vehicles become commonplace and more people *** all information on vehicles as tested rely on Uber, Lyft, and other vehi- cle sharing services, for example. autonewsonline.com/showcase reviews continued on page 19 Holiday 2019 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com 15

Genesis Appoints 4 Puget Sound Dealers, Including Haselwood Auto Group by Bill McCallum ’s style. Ultimate, you’re surrounded by the come equipped with soothing window sunshade are available While the Genesis Luxury You deserve it. And by designing premium Nappa leather, genuine warmth and cooling ventilation, to block unwanted sunlight from vehicles are some of the best in the the G80 with the most front and matte-finish wood and aluminum and rear seat passengers are treated disturbing the comfort of rear-seat market the dealer roll-out has seen rear headroom, front legroom and trim gracing its surfaces. A 16-way to heated seats as well. passengers. Should you feel the some delays. With 4 dealers now overall interior volume in its class, power driver’s seat features a seat Cleansing the air inside your urge to live even larger, the G80 n place including Haselwood Auto Genesis obviously agrees. cushion extender, 4-way power cabin is the world’s first dual-mode is also available with a panoramic Group in Bremerton the dealers are Even more agreeable that all lumbar and power side bolsters ventilation control system with a glass sunroof. ready to rock-and-roll with large of that room is how you’ll feel that inflate individual air cells for CO2 Sensor. Rear side window inventories and test drives. seated inside. Onboard the G80 5.0 precise support. The front seats sunshades and a power rear I had a chance to test drive the 2020 G80 AWD 3.3T Sport Genesis last month. Hyundai says..... To appreciate how a beautifully crafted luxury sedan is designed, start by studying the elegant proportions of the Genesis G80. With its long hood and short rear deck, the G80’s shape is befitting of an iconic luxury sedan. Its athletic stance, bold front grille and available sculpted LED headlights also signal an intensity of purpose that reflects your own. Step inside, and the G80 puts you instantly at ease. Its advanced technologies blend naturally with timeless craftsmanship to create a welcoming environment. The textures and materials please your senses and uphold your standards for quality. Drive it, and you’ll travel with supreme confidence and control. Intuitive controls and a streamlined instrument cluster ensure you feel totally comfortable in your surroundings, not distracted by them. And you’re secure in the knowledge that the state-of- the science safety technologies surrounding you from all sides are every but as substantial as the Genesis G80 (photo Genesis) See Hyundai Palisade, Santa Fe, Kona Test Drive Reviews on Page 14

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WOMEN in the WOMEN in the AUTO WORLD women in the AUTO WORLD AUTO WORLD Methow Valley Artists Feature Automotive Art Winthrop artist Char Gardner (left) and photographer Carolyn Edson (right) join a growing list of Northwest artists (see Sarah Deccio story on page 16) special- izing in automotive art, paint- ings, drawings, and photos. Char Gardner collects rare car and truck emblems and mounts them on a piece of wood with a matching creative theme. Char displays her work at weekend markets and car shows in Eastern Washington. Carolyn Edson (carolynedson@ gmail.com) is known throughout the Northwest for her photos of horses, is adding old trucks to her portfolio. (right)

Char Gardner with her art, [email protected] Carolyn Edson with her photos Surprise a Friend with a Pencil Drawing of their Special Vehicle * Email 3 Photos (Front, Side, Angle) To: [email protected] * Mail (Snail) $175 Check To: Sarah Deccio c/o Auto News • P.O. Box 3327 • Bellevue, WA 98009

Alan Smith, Scale Racing Center Owner Displays Sarah’s Pencil Drawing Sarah Deccio, Auto News Distribution Mgr. Displays the Pencil Drawing of his Car (photo Auto News) of her Truck (photo Auto News)

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Vehicles competing in the Canadian Truck King Challenge (photo Howard 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid - (See Story on Page 2) (photo Auto News) Elmer) (Story on Page 3, 6 and 19)

Ten Years of Honoring Automotive Legends and We Hope To See You At Our 2020 Legends of Auto Gala Dinner on August 13th

Top Row: Diane Fitzgerald (President, RPM Foundation for Lyn St. James), Ed Justice Jr., Corky Coker, Barry Meguiar Bottom Row: Beau Boeckmann, Dana Mecum, Rita and Rick Case, Steve Saleen, Ryan Falconer (photo by Joyce Chow)

Mission Statement To recognize and award individual accomplishments, that have significantly advanced the auto industry around the world and to help develop the next generation of auto industry leaders.

Honored Members of Legends of Auto George Barris* Tom duPont Parnelli Jones Dana Mecum Beau Boeckmann Vic Edelbrock* Ed Justice Jr. Bruce Meyer Bert Boeckmann Ryan Falconer Jay Leno Peter Mullin Bob Bondurant Ken Gross Ken Lingenfelter Roger Penske Sandra Button Dan Gurney* Keith Martin Stewart Reed Rita & Rick Case Lee Iacocca* Barry Meguiar Steve Saleen Corky Coker Lyn St. James Bruce McCaw Carroll Shelby* *Departed Legends Legends of Auto Gala Dinner Date: August 13, 2020 SEE - www.LegendsofAuto.com Time: 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm Place: Embassy Suites Hotel on Monterey Bay Reception: 7:00 pm • Dinner: 8:00 pm • Presentations 9:00 pm Advanced Ticket Sale Special $100 ea. - Mail Checks • Legends of Auto • P.O. Box 3527 • Bellevue, Wa 98009 SPACE IS LIMITED - Questions - [email protected]

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Ugly EV’s Be Gone. EV in 18 Gerber Motorsports Ad Style with a Converted Classic by Gerber Motorsport! With EV’s (electric vehicles) up through the ranks, and they’re hitting the market from seemingly now of the mindset that electric every auto manufacturer, it’s hard cars would be cool.” to not notice that almost all of them Points in which I agree with. are styled in a very conspicuous Having worked on a couple clas- manner that screams “EV!” at the sic cars myself, it can be daunting top of its lungs. This never made tracking down parts, and building sense to me, as in my opinion, a lot an engine only to have it get 12 of people would love to have the mpg with mediocre performance savings of an EV while keeping a numbers. Through EV conversion, low-profile. much of this headache can be Gerber Motorsport in Seattle, avoided while also yielding better WA has recognized that and have performance than the original now added EV conversions for powertrain coupled with lower classic cars to their repertoire of maintenance costs. services. About Gerber Motorsport: Gerber Motorsport is a Seattle “People would based premier Porsche and Euro- be shocked at the pean car specialist. Originally founded in 1993 by Walter Gerber performance gain” as a consulting firm for clients that needed professional racing and stated Dobson Porsche management services, Gerber Motorsport has evolved With EV’s there is no oil changes over the past 23 years to become to be dealt with, services, or leaks. one of the most trusted full-service The benefits of an all-electric European vehicle repair shops in powertrain seemingly just go the Pacific Northwest. on. From fuel and maintenance By 2016, Walter Gerber was savings, to instant torque, EV’s looking to retire. Coincidentally just make sense. My only gripe Patrick Dobson, brother of Domi- has been the outlandish look of nic Dobson was working at the all the new EV’s, but through shop as a mechanic. Dominic, conversion, people will be able to a 7-Time Indy 500 and LeMans drive a vehicle with a classic car (or driver had previously raced for any car they want for that matter) Walter under Bayside Racing; so aesthetic while still receiving all naturally Walter couldn’t think of the benefits of an EV. any better successor than Dominic Gerber Motorsport’s EV Dobson. The acquisition happened conversion segment is headed and Dobson Motorsport took own- off by Jay Krewson, a Tesla UK ership of Gerber Motorsport with veteran, and European automotive Dominic now leading the shop. aficionado who joined the team EV Conversions, Virtual Reality, in 2018. With Jay’s EV expertise, and Gerber Motorsport in the and Patrick Dobson’s 35 years of 21st Century: experience working on Porsche’s Since acquiring Gerber Motor- and European cars, the Gerber sport, the Dobson brothers have team is able to convert virtually taken the company to new heights. any vehicle into an . The shop has been remodeled, a With all of the changes that the partnership with VR Motion has Dobson’s have made, Gerber been established, but most notably, Motorsport’s full list of services Gerber Motorsport has been certi- now includes: Our Service Manager - Jay Krewson - comes to Gerber with years of European fied to perform EV conversions • Maintenance and added this into their service • Engine Building repair and maintenance experience, along with recent mix. A move that keeps Gerber • Major Repairs expertise on Tesla cars and EV conversions. at the cutting edge of technology • Restorations within the automotive realm and • Track Preparation brings them the accolade of being • Virtual Reality Training the first shop in Seattle that is able • Sales & Brokerage to do these conversions. • Electric Vehicle Conversions When asked why Gerber made All of these services are focused this move, Dominic Dobson gave around Porsche and European insight into the industry: brands. So whether you want “When you start looking around, EV performance in a classic car there’s a lot of older cars that have aesthetic, track preparation, or engines that have problems, or simply are a European car fan, engines you can’t get anymore check out what’s happening and people are saying listen, we at Gerber Motorsport at www. can’t keep burning fossil fuels. gerbermotorsport.com or contact We’re seeing a lot of the young them at (206) 352-6911. (race car) drivers that are coming

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Headquartered in India, automakers to enter India in 1995. Mahindra employs over 240,000 As one of the largest exporters people across 100 countries. Is America’s Power Grid Ready for Electric Cars? continued from page 14 more electricity than it currently However, we believe our approach consumes if passenger vehicles provides a good starting point in the state were fully electrified. for estimating future electricity That means California would demand if EVs become the norm. need to generate an additional Regional impacts 120 terawatt-hours of electricity The U.S. electric grid has con- per year. tinually evolved to accommodate A tale of two grids new demands throughout the last A look at the two states’ grids century. But if the nation’s vehicles demonstrates how reliance on were to rapidly become electric, EVs for mobility could vary from the grid would need to change place to place. faster. Depending on local driving On hot summer afternoons, habits and the grid infrastructure Texas uses about half of the elec- that’s already in place, our analysis tricity it generates to power air shows that EVs will have different conditioning to keep buildings impacts in different regions. cool. The large seasonal variations Since Texas and California in electricity demand due to air consume more electricity than any conditioning means the state has other states, they provide a good power plants that sit idle through- snapshot of what a future filled with out many hours of the year. The electric vehicles might look like. spare capacity during off-peak In both cases, an increase in EVs hours could make it easier for would drive consumption higher, Texas to meet future electricity with the potential to strain local demands of EVs. infrastructure. 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“Van Powerhouse” – two prestigious “Kundendienst” Northwest; and they again decided assist, and electric steering makes Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood customer service awards, along to double-down on vans and “These Sprinters are our clients maneuvering the vehicle a task that with having won the Best of the their customers, investing over offices, their livelihoods. We want can be done with one finger. Safety Gambles on Commercial Best award from Mercedes-Benz $8,000,000 in a new Van Service to make sure that we get them is also always at the forefront with Vans and Wins USA two years in a row. Given facility. in and out as fast as possible to MB; artificial intelligence allows Mercedes-Benz (MB) has long their history, things were going Today, MB Vans has gained a minimize down-time for them” drivers to gather information with- been a global leader in not only well with mainstream luxury cult-like following in the United stated Lance Frigard. out taking their eyes off the road, luxury passenger automobiles vehicles. But when the Sprinter States. With the market recogniz- and “coffee warnings” remind but also is the world’s largest was released, Halata and his team ing its versatility. Sprinters have The Sprinter has also grown drivers to take a break if it notices manufacturer of commercial had the foresight to invest heavily been used for everything from with Mercedes-Benz efforts. The the driver nodding off. vehicles. MB was initially hesitant into vans. commercial vehicles to ambu- 2019 model features a complete If you want to check-out the new 2019 Sprinter, or need service to launch the Europe-developed “It just made too much sense, lances, luxury limos, and “week- redesign, with significant improve- done, make sure to meet with Sprinter Van in America though. Sprinter Vans required less main- end warrior” campers. MB USA ments to driving characteristics, Lance Frigard at Mercedes-Benz With America immersed in “truck tenance, were more maneuverable, has invested $500 million in a new added creature comforts (USB of Lynnwood (lancefrigard@ culture” and MB’s luxury brand were more versatile, and held South Carolina plant to speed up charging ports, improved air con- mblynnwood.com | (425) 280- recognition in the states, the auto better fuel economy numbers than production, and Mercedes-Benz ditioning, 110-volt outlets to power 5552). giant was concerned that the US standard commercial vehicles.” of Lynnwood remains a partner a laptop, and WiFi connectivity). may receive conflicting messages in this effort. New technology such as wind So, when many of the other seeing an economical, commercial Through their investments, Mercedes-Benz dealerships were van released under the MB name. MB Lynnwood has the largest treading lightly into Sprinter retail, In 2006, Mercedes took a risk and Van service facility in the PNW MB Lynnwood dove in feet first decided to move forward with allowing them, to service their ordering as many as they could. the Sprinter release on US shores customers as quickly as possible. This move paid off for Halata through and Freightliner I toured their facility, and you can and his team. When America Dealers. In 2010, MB decided to tell that it was built with efficiency caught on to the benefits of driv- launched the Sprinter under their in mind. Every turn, garage door, ing a MB van; sales soared, orders own brand and Mercedes-Benz of and work bay was built with an backed up, and manufacturing Lynnwood took a risk and became engineering standard that only couldn’t keep up with the demand. the first full-fledged van dealer in Mercedes-Benz would accept MB Lynnwood’s commercial divi- Washington State. and meant to shave minutes off of sion led by Lance Frigard grew Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood, service times. In alignment with over 200%, while Sprinter sales has always been a well renowned their “customer first” model, MB experienced double, sometimes dealership, priding themselves Lynnwood also has a fleet of loaner triple digit growth nationwide. on their policy of putting “the commercial vehicles so that their By 2014, Mercedes-Benz of customer first, no matter what”. clientele never have to have their Lynnwood had become the larg- By 2015, owner John Halata and businesses halt while their vehicle est Sprinter dealer in the Pacific Sprinter Van at Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood his team had led the dealership to is in service.

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The tread winter-tires. that are ideal for the toughest icy pattern features zig-zag-shaped About Yokohama Tire Corporation conditions,” said Bob Abram, main and intermediate grooves, Celebrating its 50th year in Yokohama’s senior manager a wide center rib, micro diagonal the U.S., Yokohama Tire Cor- of consumer product planning. grooves and 3-D triple sipes. poration is the North American “Besides offering exceptional Additionally, the iG53 features manufacturing and marketing ice/snow traction and all-around Yokohama’s new absorptive tread arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The performance, the iceGUARD iG53 compound, which lowers the risk Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a and iceGUARD G075 feature addi- of micro-hydroplaning on icy sur- global manufacturing and sales tional benefits such as improved faces by putting the tire into contact company of premium tires since fuel efficiency, longer tread life with the ice rather than the water. 1917. Servicing an extensive and a quiet ride.” The G075 features a high-den- sales network throughout the The iceGUARD iG53 is sity reinforced compound, which U.S., Yokohama Tire Corpora- designed for passenger cars and allows for a more stable tread block tion is a leader in technology 2020 Aston Marton with Pirelli Tires minivans, and comes in 32 sizes that provides optimized road con- and innovation. The company’s with 14- to 18-inch fitments, while tact and longer, more even wear. complete product line includes Nearly three years of hard work speed Nardo circuit in southern the iceGUARD G075 is for cross- Fuel efficiency gains for both tires for high-performance, light in close collaboration with Aston Italy. The final validation came at overs and SUVs, and is available in tires come from the newly devel- truck, passenger car, commercial Martin’s engineers have resulted in the epic Nürburgring Nordschleife 37 sizes in 16- to 20-inch fitments. oped, low-heat generating under truck and bus, and off-the-road three different tires to showcase the in Germany: the ultimate test for The highly tread compound, mining and construction capabilities of the new DBX. This any car and tire package. advanced applications. latest Aston Martin is equipped P Zero, A Tire For Gran Turismo iceGUARD exclusively with Pirelli tires, fol- The new Aston Martin DBX lowing a painstaking development delivers maximum performance process designed to meet the exact thanks to P Zero tires that have requirements of the famous British been developed especially for the manufacturer. The P Zero for the vehicle. In particular, the com- DBX has been developed to offer pound is derived from tires used the best possible performance for GT cars, to maximise the V8 and handling while the Scorpion turbo power of the new Aston Zero AS will go off-road, and the Martin. The P Zero compound for Scorpion Winter delivers safety the DBX also produces maximum and performance even in in winter grip on the track. The zero-degree conditions, with the same dynamic belt in the structure of this P Zero drive as experienced in summer. marked A8A on the sidewall (to This joint development work, identify specific tires for the Aston which is a hallmark of Pirelli’s Martin DBX) uses a new hybrid ‘perfect fit’ strategy, began with material that offers better steering laboratory testing before moving feel to enhance pleasure behind the on to outdoor testing in varied wheel. Furthermore, it brings the conditions. The wet weather overall weight of the tire down, capabilities of the tires for the new reducing rolling resistance and Aston Martin DBX were refined at fuel consumption. Pirelli’s test track in Vizzola near Scorpion Zero As, For Sports Milan, while tire performance on Performance Off Road ice and snow was honed at Pirelli’s The Pirelli Scorpion Zero AS is winter test facility at Fleurheden instead designed for those who also in Sweden. Outright performance intend to use their DBX off-road. Yokohama - iceGUARD Winter Tires was developed at the famous high Aston Martin’s goal is to create possibilities for their customers, by offering a vehicle that is as versatile as possible while maintaining the performance and emotion that is synonymous with their cars. To achieve this objective, the Scor- pion Zero tread pattern has been redesigned to optimize its off-road capabilities, with more rigid blocks towards the outside of the contact patch that provide enhanced grip in tricky conditions. Scorpion Winter: Maximum Safety On Ice And Snow The Scorpion Winter, Pirelli’s specialized winter tire for SUVs, has been optimized for winter weather – right down to tem- peratures of -22oF– to guarantee maximum efficiency even in the most extreme conditions. Pirelli has modified the materials that make up the carcass of this tire to provide the best possible steering feel, even in winter. As a result, performance driving is not just a summer activity in the DBX. Pirelli And Aston Martin Pirelli and Aston Martin have always enjoyed a long and close relationship. The arrival of the new DBX, which is only available to run on Pirelli tires, means that the Italian firm now equips 50% of all new Aston Martins, including iconic models such as the DBS Superleggera and new Vantage. 22 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com Holiday 2019

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The 1968 Mustang GT Driven by Steve McQueen in Classic thriller “Bullitt,” named after main Mustang was presented under tight and it proved to be an emotional various automotive events around Film “Bullitt” to Cross the Block character Lt. Frank Bullitt played security in a one-car “glass house.” unveiling for the second-generation the country leading up to the During the World’s Largest by McQueen, this car was the Longtime owner, Sean Kiernan, caretaker who originally inherited Mecum Kissimmee 2020 auction Collector Car Auction film’s “hero” car and was driven was present alongside Mecum Auc- the car from his father. in January. After more than 40 years spent by McQueen in countless scenes tions President and Founder Dana Last seen at LeMay—America’s For interview and photo requests, so well hidden that most believed throughout the movie, including Mecum for the reveal and announce- Car Museum in July, the 1968 Bul- please contact dmorton@mecum. it had been destroyed, the hero car in the infinitely famous car chase ment of the car’s impending sale, litt Mustang will be exhibited at com. from the Warner Bros. movie “Bul- scene, which went on to become litt” reemerged in January 2018 at the most influential car chase the North American International scene in all of film history. After Auto Show in Detroit, and it’s now the filming of “Bullitt” concluded, slated to cross the Mecum auction this car was sold to a private block at the world’s largest collec- buyer and was thought lost to tor car auction this coming January history until its unveiling for the in Kissimmee, Florida. Known 50th anniversary of “Bullitt” just simply as “Bullitt” after its name- last year. The car—considered sake motion picture, the original by many to be the world’s single Highland Green 1968 Mustang most recognizable and celebrated GT was driven by the “King of vintage Mustang—remains in Cool” Steve McQueen at danger- original condition and retains ously high speeds through the busy many distinguishable and unique streets of San Francisco as the hero elements from the movie. car in one of his most memorable The announcement of the car’s motion pictures, and it is now on upcoming offering at the Jan. 2-12 the fast-track to joining the ranks of Kissimmee 2020 auction was made the most valuable American-made at Mecum Monterey 2019 with auto collector cars ever sold at auction. and entertainment reporters, pho- One of just two Mustangs used tographers, social media influencers to fill the role in the 1968 action/ and others looking on as the Bullitt Dana Mecum and Sean Kiernan Address the Crowd at Mecum Auctions in Monterey Holiday 2019 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com 27

Richie Brothers Leake January 15th thru 19th Scottsdale Arizona Auction to feature John Stallupi’s “Cars of Dreams” Collection by Christopher Chung With Stallupi’s collection, a Leake History: prime location at Salt River Fields, Leake Auctions, founded in 1964 and the large audiences of Leake, by James C Leake, Sr is the oldest Arizona Car Week, and Ritchie Collector Car Auction company in Bros auctions; the 2020 Scottsdale America. Leake Sr. an automotive event will not be an auction you enthusiast himself, had a passion want to miss. For more information for old cars. For many years, Leake about Leake Auction Company or had stockpiled vehicles in his to request information about their grocery warehouses. Eventually, Scottsdale auction, visit LeakeCar. Leake gave in to the insistence of com or call +1.602.442.3380. his wife to reduce his fleet, and auctioned off some of his vehicles John Stallupi in his Collector convertible (photo Leake) at his first auction in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Little did he know, Leake had just created a collector car auction industry that would later become a $1 billion dollar business. Scottsdale, AZ When starting off, Leake had January 15–19, 2020 | Salt River Fields founded the company on his core principals: Quality, Respect, Knowledge, and Loyalty. With these principals, Leake Auctions set the standard for the car auction industry for 46 years. After Leake Sr.’s passing in 2001, his daughter Register to bid or consign now! Nancy Leake Sevenoaks led the dynasty and continued the com- panies customer-centric values. In January 2018, Leake Auctions was acquired by Ritchie Bros, a global player in the auction industry. Gary Bennett’s Return: With the acquisition, Gary Ben- nett was named General Manager of Leake Auctions. Bennett himself had gotten his start in the classic car industry with Leake Auctions back in 1971; buying and selling collec- tor cars. Now with over 50 years 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom 1956 Convertible of experience in the industry, and Selling without Reserve Selling without Reserve an impressive resume including 17 years as VP of Barrett-Jackson Auctions, Bennett has returned to lead Leake Auctions. Bennett, who is a well respected player in the industry is known for his honesty, integrity, and credibil- ity seemed perfectly aligned to lead Leake Auctions. With Bennett now at the helm Leake has set their eyes on expansion. Bennett’s goal is to 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL 1965 Coupe increase the frequency of Leake Selling without Reserve Selling without Reserve Auctions, holding up to 10 sales a year. One of his first moves was the expansion to Scottsdale. January 15-19, 2020 Scottsdale Auction: Bennett and Leake Auctions move to Scottsdale seems to be shaping up to be an astute decision. With Arizona Car Week being one of the largest auto auction weeks 1965 Pontiac GTO 1951 Hudson Hornet Custom (in 2018, 2,668 vehicles an $247.8 Selling without Reserve Selling without Reserve million in sales), in addition to the 3.9 million users registered to Ritchie Bros Auctions, Leake will have one of the largest potential buyer bases in the collector car industry. Furthermore, the 2020 Scottsdale Auction is projected to be the largest auction Leake has ever facilitated. Beating out even their most recent Tulsa Auction which had more than 500 vehicles offered. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2018 Dodge Demon Coupe Still, Leake Auctions seems to Selling without Reserve be keeping their foot on the pedal as well. Most recently it was announced that John Stallupi’s “Cars of Dreams” collection of View online at Leakecar.com nearly 120 cars will be offered without reserve at Leake Auctions To bid or consign call 602.442.3380 First Inaugural Scottsdale event. VISIT www.autonewsonline.com Holiday 2019

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