Sports sedans

2021 Genesis GV80 Earns Top Safety Pick+ Award

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Cars, Genesis GV80, Genesis Motor, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Genesis, Mid-size cars, Sports sedans

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the first-ever 2021 Genesis GV80 SUV has been designated as TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) for 2021.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the first-ever 2021 Genesis GV80 SUV has been designated as TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) for 2021.
  • "At Genesis, the customer is at the core of everything we do, and safety is our top priority," said Mark Del Rosso, President & CEO of Genesis Motor North America.
  • "The GV80 is our latest entry in the Genesis line-up of vehicles that places customer safety first."
  • "Winning the IIHS TSP+ award for GV80 demonstrates the exceptional safety performance and design of our vehicle," said Brian Latouf, Chief Safety Officer of Genesis Motor North America.

2021 TLX Type S Kicks off Acura's Year of Type S

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Sports sedans, Mid-size cars, Acura TLX, Acura, TLX, Acura TSX

TLX Type S to arrive at dealers in June; priced around $60,000

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  • TLX Type S to arrive at dealers in June; priced around $60,000
    MARKHAM, ON, March 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Acura Canada today announced the on-sale timing for the highly anticipated 2021 TLX Type S, which returns the Type S performance brand to Acura showrooms for the first time in more than a decade.
  • When it arrives at showrooms in June, the well-equipped 2021 Acura TLX Type S will carry a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) around $60,0001.
  • Powering the 2021 TLX Type S, is an all-new 3.0-litre Type S Turbo V6 which builds upon decades of performance engine development experience and motorsports prowess to produce 355 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. of torque making it the most powerful Type S yet.
  • Detailed information about the 2021 TLX Type S will be available closer to its on-sale date this June.

Lucid Air is the World's First Vehicle to Integrate Dolby Atmos

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Cars, Dolby Laboratories, Surround sound, Sports sedans, Corporate finance, Electric vehicles, Lucid Motors, Lucid Air, High dynamic range, Digital audio, Dolby Atmos, Atmos

An immersive audio experience in the Lucid Air luxury EV that envelops listeners with the rich, multi-dimensional sound of Dolby Atmos.

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  • An immersive audio experience in the Lucid Air luxury EV that envelops listeners with the rich, multi-dimensional sound of Dolby Atmos.
  • "As the first car to integrate Dolby Atmos, Lucid Air delivers an elevated, multi-dimensional sound experience on par with the other innovations at Lucid," said Derek Jenkins, Senior VP of Design, Lucid Motors.
  • Automotive is a natural extension for the incredible experience of music in Dolby Atmos, and we are excited to bring this to the world with Lucid."
  • The company's first car, the Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design underpinned by race-proven technology.

2022 Stinger Overview

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Hatchbacks, Mid-size cars, Sports sedans, Kia Stinger, KIA, GT, Stinger

For 2022, Stinger continues to evolve and maintain its position as Kia's halo sport sedan while pushing frontiers in expected style, performance and engineering.

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  • For 2022, Stinger continues to evolve and maintain its position as Kia's halo sport sedan while pushing frontiers in expected style, performance and engineering.
  • The Kia Stinger is world-class, and the refreshed 2022 model continues to evolve expectations."
  • The 2022 Stinger will arrive this spring and be available in GT-Line, GT1, and GT2 trims, with a special edition Scorpion model released at a later date.
  • Watch the exciting 2022 Stinger reveal here .

Fisker Teams With Motor Press Guild to Create Annual Scholarship for Automotive Journalism

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Automotive Manufacturing, Women, Manufacturing, Environment, Teens, MEN, Automotive, TV and Radio, Consumer, Entertainment, Other Communications, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Public relations, Investor relations, Communications, Other Automotive, General Automotive, University, General Entertainment, Education, Henrik Fisker, Car classifications, Cars, Electric vehicles, Luxury vehicles, Full-size vehicles, Sports sedans, Fisker Inc., Fisker, Motor Press Guild, Benetti Fisker 50, MPG

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (Fisker) designer and manufacturer of the worlds most emotion-stirring, eco-friendly electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions together with the Motor Press Guild (MPG), is pleased to announce the creation of the annual Fisker-MPG Scholarship for Journalism, which awards $1,500 to a college student pursuing a degree in journalism.

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  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (Fisker) designer and manufacturer of the worlds most emotion-stirring, eco-friendly electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions together with the Motor Press Guild (MPG), is pleased to announce the creation of the annual Fisker-MPG Scholarship for Journalism, which awards $1,500 to a college student pursuing a degree in journalism.
  • The California-based Motor Press Guild (MPG) is the largest automotive media association in North America, dedicated to upholding the highest automotive journalism ideals.
  • What Fisker Inc. is doing in the automotive industry is nothing short of incredible and we are thrilled to have them as a partner for this journalism scholarship, said Amelia Dalgaard, past Motor Press Guild president and board member.
  • The Motor Press Guild has long stood for excellence in journalism through its dedication to covering the automotive industry.

Hispanic Motor Press Reveals Top Ten Vehicles For Hispanic Buyers

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Transport, Sedans, Sports sedans, Full-size vehicles

LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Hispanic Motor Press reveals the winners for the 2021 Hispanic Motor Press Awards (HMPA).

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Hispanic Motor Press reveals the winners for the 2021 Hispanic Motor Press Awards (HMPA).
  • The 11thannual awards program continues its yearly tradition recognizing the best new vehicles for Hispanic car buyers based on styling, driving satisfaction, technology, safety, environmental impact, mechanical reliability, and value.
  • Hispanic Motor Press reveals 2021 best new vehicles for Hispanic car buyers.
  • The Hispanic Motor Press Awards is the only independent Hispanic awards presented in the country for the Hispanic community to help, educate, and pre-select the best vehicle options in the market.

Driving Confidence: Improved Intelligent All-Wheel Drive for all-new INFINITI QX60 offers enhanced driving dynamics

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Motor vehicles, Cars, Sport utility vehicles, Infiniti QX60, Infiniti, Flagship vehicles, Hybrid electric vehicles, Sports sedans, Coupés

"Our newest Intelligent All-Wheel Drive exceeds our expectations with seamless power delivery, right when the driver expects it or even before."

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  • "Our newest Intelligent All-Wheel Drive exceeds our expectations with seamless power delivery, right when the driver expects it or even before."
  • "The all-new QX60 is really designed to encounter a wide variety of situations with its all-wheel-drive system.
  • The all-new QX60 and its Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is designed to do all that, said Dusty Pierson, senior vehicle performance development engineer for INFINITI.
  • Teams across North America work continuously to prepare the 2022 INFINITI QX60 for its owners later this year.

Powerful MC20 on snow

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Luxury vehicles, Sedans, Full-size vehicles, Sports sedans, Maserati Quattroporte, V8 engine, V6 engine, Sports cars, Maserati

A complete range, including V6 and V8 petrol, 4 cylinder hybrid and V6 diesel powerplants, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive.

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  • A complete range, including V6 and V8 petrol, 4 cylinder hybrid and V6 diesel powerplants, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive.
  • The range's prestige was recently even further enhanced by the introduction of the new Trofeo Collection, comprising Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante, equipped with the powerful 580 hp V8 engine.
  • The top-of-the-range is the new MC20 supercar, powered by the ground-breaking Nettuno V6 engine, incorporating F1-derived technologies now made available in the power unit of a standard production car for the first time.
  • The new MC20 supercar is produced in Modena, at the historic Viale Ciro Menotti plant.

Wellness Travel Hits the Road with Lexus "Retreats in Motion"

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car body styles, Sedans, Sports sedans, Lexus, Hybrid Synergy Drive, Lexus LS, Lexus HS

Unlike typical getaways, the "Retreats in Motion" program incorporates the vehicle as an integral part of the wellness experience.

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  • Unlike typical getaways, the "Retreats in Motion" program incorporates the vehicle as an integral part of the wellness experience.
  • Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries.
  • With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader.
  • Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

World Premiere of the Cross Turismo: the all-rounder among electric sports cars

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Executive cars, Sports sedans, Porsche Taycan, Porsche, GT

The crossover version will launch with four variants: the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, and Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo.

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  • The crossover version will launch with four variants: the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, and Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo.
  • Starting from the side profile, the Taycan Cross Turismo features a longer, flatter roofline compared to its sedan counterpart.
  • The cargo space is larger too, with up to 15.7 cubic feet for the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo and Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, and 14.3 cubic feet for the Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo and Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo.
  • To complement the Taycan Cross Turismo, Porsche is launching two electric bicycles.