2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Was My “Ride to the Ridge” for NWAPA's
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$ June2.00 2019 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com VISIT www.autonewsonline.com “Distributed monthly for 30+ years” LARGEST CONSUMER AUTOMOTIVE NEWSPAPER IN U.S. Distributed at Retail Outlets, Auto Shows & Events 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser was my “RIDE TO THE RIDGE” for NWAPA’s Annual MUDFEST Event (See Page 9 Story) The Best Time To Buy A New Vehicle ................page 2 All New Jeep Gladiator “First Drive” .................. page 3 NWAPA Picks Gladiator As Top Truck ............... page 9 Marysville Toyota Sponsors Strawberry Festival. page 13 Rolls Royce Vancouver Wins Award................. page 14 Showcase Reviews .......................................... page 15 Brandy Falconer “Women In Auto World” ....... page 17 Legend of Auto Gala Partners ......................... page 24 Brent Smith has fond Memories of Nellie ........ page 26 Mecum Indy Auction Tops $70 Million ............ page 27 Case & Galpin Auto Groups, Ryan Falconer, Ed Justice, Jr. & Returning 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser (photo Auto News) Legends to be Honored at Legends Event by Bill McCallum by Bill McCallum in our July Issue. The Toyota Land Cruiser is the highway the Land Cruiser offers in off-road features. As we get closer to the ten year Starting this year we have cre- “big daddy” in the SUV lineup segment leading cargo space for With 10 standard interior fea- anniversary of our Legends of Auto ated a new category to honor at for Toyota. There are very few your next road trip. (81.7 cu. ft.) tures including; Entune touch- Gala Dinner (August 15, 2019) our Legends of Auto Gala Dinner changes with the Land Cruiser in With 18 safety and conve- screen audio system, Premium things are starting to take shape. event. Automotive Dealer Groups. the 2019 model year and as they nience features including; Blind JBL Audio, 9” touch screen, Last year we moved the event to This year we will honor Rick and say “... if it ain’t broke don’t fix Spot Monitor with Rear Cross, SXM All-Access Radio with 3 Monterey at the Embassy Suites Rita Case of the Florida based Case it.” The Toyota Land Cruiser Traffic Alert, Headlight Wash- month trial, Bluetooth & Siri Hotel Ballroom on Thursday night Automotive Group (see story on competes with the Mercedes ers, Safety Connect, Front and Steering Wheel Controls, and of Concours Week. Prior events page 6) and Bert, Jane, and Beau G-Wagon at almost half the price Rear Parking Assist, and Trailer much more. were held at the Galpin Museum Boeckmann of the Los Angeles and twice the features. Powered Sway Control you can feel safe If your looking for a luxurious. & Event Center during the Los based Galpin Automotive Group. by a 5.7L 381-hp V8 with 4WD on your next outdoor adventure. quick,quiet, comfortable, safe Angeles Auto Show Press Week. We will also be honoring racing the Land Cruiser has a towing If off-roading is on your next SUV with lots of room the 2019 Last year over 150 people attended Legends Ryan Falconer and Ed capacity 8,100 lbs. A little light scheduled adventure the Toyota Toyota Land Cruiser if is for you. our Gala Dinner as we honored Justice Jr. Once again we will have on the MPG at 18 MPG on the Land Cruiser is a segment leader new and past legends. This year a more complete list of Legends we are expecting a crowd of over attending in our July Issue. 200 auto enthusiasts, auto execu- Online tickets are available. 2019 Hyundai Tucson is the “Ride” as We tives, media, as we honor current (see page 14) Your ticket includes and previously honored Legends. a gourmet dinner including wine As of June 1st previously honored a craft beer or water or no host Kick-Off Our 2019 “Ride & Drive” feature Legends that have confirmed their cocktails. You will also receive a attending this years event include; gift bag with items from our event (See Story on Page 13) Corky Coker, Lyn St. James, Barry sponsors. And as we introduce our at Willows Run, Redmond, WA Meguiar, Dana Mecum, and Steve Legends and listen to their stories Saleen with others on the “maybe you can participate in a silent list.” (see page 14 for more GALA auction, try your hand at slot car information and a complete list of racing, view automotive fine art, the Legends we have honored at and have you photo taken at our previous events) We will have a “step-up” red carpet. Don’t wait complete list of present and past to buy tickets. Last year we were Legends attending our Gala Dinner sold out prior to the event. Left to Right - Barry Meguiar, Bert Boeckmann, Beau Boeckmann, Bruce Meyer, Stewart Reed and Corky Coker 2019 Hyundai Tucson at Willows Run (photo Auto News) 2 VISIT www.autonewsonline.com June 2019 Best Time In Jaguar Joyce Reports Lexus Acura Years to Buy a I-Pace on Cannes RX350 MDX Hybrid New Vehicle Test Drive Film Festival Test Drive Test Drive Bill McCallum Art Gould Joyce Chow Ed Barrett Scot McCallum editor feature editor entertainment editor feature writer “Green Car Guy” This summer will be the best Jaguar has joined the industry Once upon a time, the Cannes Wild Look, Lexus Quality Climate change and the New time during the last decade to with the introduction of their Film Festival was more than the The Lexus RX350 is by far Green Deal are certainly hot buy a new car, truck, or a SUV first electric vehicle. Electric red carpet lined with tuxedoed the most popular luxury SUV news topics, and the quality for a number of reasons. First and vehicles on sale currently in 2019 photographers. Quentin Taran- in the U.S. Over 110,000 passed and efficiency of Acura’s hot foremost, new vehicle inventories include 23 individual nameplates. tino’s “Once Upon a Time … in through dealer’s doors in 2018. new 2019 MDX hybrid were at dealers across the U.S. are at an By 2024 it is estimated electric Hollywood” was one of the most This despite the fact that the RX clearly evident during my test all-time high. So when the new vehicles will reach 70 entrees. anticipated movies as the festival features very aggressive styling drive and are worth considering car lots are loaded the dealers are New to this segment, Jaguar awaited Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad that is polarizing. Some have for your next Green purchase. offering large rebates, attractive product planners, marketing Pitt and Margot Robbie arrivals likened it to something from The MDX Hybrid is Acura’s financing, new lease options, and people and other executives have for the 72nd annual Cannes Film Star Wars, with its sharp angles, upscale model that is loaded a great selection. chosen an unusual name designa- Festival on the French Riviera in bold character lines and a scary- with features. To start with, the Also there is an intense competi- tion to identify their new entry. Cannes, France. looking spindle-shaped grille. But new front-end design with 20” tion by automakers in the race to The digital world and electronic Cannes itself during the festival the styling notwithstanding, there alloy wheels and sleek side sills be the number one truck seller identification uses the designation transforms into a celebration of is a lot to like about this Lexus. provide a sporty look. You will in the U.S. Ford is still ahead e to classify electric products. movies from around the world, Step inside the RX, and the con- immediately notice the spacious of the group with record F-150 Jaguar does things a little differ- which screen from 8:30 am til past trast with the exterior is striking. It interior that seats eight and the sales, but both FCA with the Ram ent. Jaguar has an e-Pace that is midnight daily during the festival. exudes subtle luxury. Rich leather MDX is the quietest hybrid I’ve brand, Chevrolet with Silverado a gasoline powered SUV. This French television broadcasts the seats on my test car looked elegant experienced. The dashboard and GMC are gaining ground on new all electric vehicle is named infamous red carpet daily giving in a dark red color. Brushed silver system is both feature-rich and Ford. Toyota and Nissan are both I-Pace. Will future Jaguar custom- a celebrity stamp, even without an trim on the dash and doors added intuitive, and the ride is smooth gaining ground on FCA & GM. ers understand this thinking for entourage, to people recognized in just the right amount of contrast with its 3.0L VTEC V6 engine, So all automakers are “wheel and identification? the streets of Cannes by paparazzi.. to the dark gray finish. Seats front 7 speed transmission, and AWD dealing” on trucks. Also there is This new electric SUV offer- People dressed in gowns and tuxes and rear coddle passengers. Head- system. Eleven safety features are so many all-new full size, ing reflects luxury and distinct hold signs hoping to receive a and legroom are excellent. Storage will provide peace-of-mind as compact, and subcompact SUV’s exterior styling for which Jaguar last minute ticket for a screening. capacity in the rear is more than well the 6 year/70,000 mile power hitting the U.S. market this year is known. The grille looks con- Crowds position themselves near adequate at 18.5 cubic feet. train warranty. The MDX Hybrid and yes, Jeep brand sales are on ventional, avoiding any unusual the Palais to catch a glimpse of But all is not sweetness and is also available with loaded Tech fire.