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Auction A Success ...... page 16 Bronco Sport Has Arrived ................................ page 17 2021 Hyundai Veloster at McCallum Theater for the Performing Arts Palm Springs (photo Auto News) by Bill McCallum lines; Base, N, Premium, Turbo, tive News, the trade publication, Last month I took a road trip Turbo R-Spec, Turbo Ultimate. the following report was pub- from Los Angeles to the McCor- Engine choices include; 1.6-liter lished “....... for existing models, mick Collector Car Auction in 4 turbo at (201 hp), 2.0-liter 4 at (Veloster) Hyundai is adding new Palm Springs, Ca. and back in a 147 hp, 2.0-liter 4 turbo at 250 hp powertrain options. There will be 2021 Hyundai Veloster N. (see and a 2.0-liter 4 turbo at 275 hp. new hybrid models for greater effi- back page ad) Available transmissions include; ciency and N Line trims focused The 3 door hatchback “Hot- a 6-speed automatic, 6-speed on power and performance. Hyun- Rocket” Veloster N has now manual and a 7-speed sequential. dai has also promised a crossover jumped into first place in the Prices range from $18,900 to with the track-ready N package of Global Auto News “thumbs-up” $28,450 depending on options. upgrade mechanicals.” contest from other drivers while If your looking for a value base Stay tuned as Hyundai increases on a road trip. compact sports car I suggest you their product lineup. First introduced as a 2020 the give the Veloster N a look. 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The Sportruck XR, and Washington’s wine country, bly the most popular SUV vehicle Let’s start with the expanded crisis, we at auto news have been the S302! This was the first time and will visit wineries in segment in today’s marketplace. range rated at 259 miles at a very expanding our U.S. circulation I’ve ever driven a Saleen vehicle, the area — as a designated The 2020 Buick 4-door, 5-pas- affordable price point starting at and increasing our online reach. as well as the first time I’ve ever driver — in press vehicles to senger, Encore GX is positioned $36,620. A full charge takes 10 (www.autonewsonline.com) driven a vehicle with more than give readers a view of new between the smaller Encore and hours with a 240-volt connec- A special thanks to Chris 700 HP and I would be lying if I automotive offerings as well the larger Envision and Enclave tion though with the expanded Chung our Editor for creating and said I wasn’t intimidated by that as a glimpse of wine destina- models. 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One of the big traffic is up 170% and accelerating band in both vehicles was incred- by Sally Hanson Buick sales come from SUVs. improvements is how quite the each week. ibly smooth, traction was superb, An autumn road trip to take Trim levels include: the base Bolt is even while driving on For those of you who have and the driving experience from in the fall colors of the trees Preferred Encore; the mid-range the freeway. Visibility is great known me during our 35 year each of them was one of a kind in the mountain ranges of the Select: and the top of the line and the display and electronics journey you know that I am not in their own ways. A testament North Cascades National Park in Essence. are state-of-the-art. 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