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Honda Customs Contest: Dax Furiosa Takes The Crown

From June 21 through 25, Honda Motor Europe held its Honda Customs contest during the Wheels and Waves event in France, which saw the exhibition of various custom mini bikes. The Honda Customs contest, which was meant to collaborate young artists and established motorcycle tuners, saw a total of seven entries in display.

Our previous story highlighted all of the builds, which showcased unique personality and craftsmanship from various artists and builders across Europe. That being said, the online votation doesn’t lie, and there’s a clear winner: the Honda Dax Furiosa by Portugal’s Tamara Alves and custom workshop Art on Wheels Garage. The custom Honda Dax garnered 34 percent of all the votes during the contest.

Honda Customs Contest: Dax Furiosa Takes The Crown

The Honda Dax Furiosa is a custom mini-bike that takes attention to detail to a whole new level. It features a post-apocalyptic theme, looking like it came straight off the set of Mad Max. It features an incredibly realistic patina, achieved by skilled paintwork giving the entire body a rusty, well-weathered look. The addition of graffiti-style artwork, as well as a custom exhaust pipe with a metal grill further add to the bike’s dystopian vibe.

Honda Customs Contest: Dax Furiosa Takes The Crown
Honda Customs Contest: Dax Furiosa Takes The Crown

Commenting on the Honda Customs contest, Masayuki Hamamats, General Director of Motorcycles at Honda Motor Europe, praised the collaborative efforts between young artists and moto builders saying, “The strong reaction to these seven incredibly diverse creations is an encouraging sign of how motorcycles really pique people’s interest when they are given the opportunity to get “in touch” with them. ‘Furiosa’ is a well-deserved and compelling winner and we are very grateful to all the artists and trainers involved from these seven different countries – and to the more than 15,000 people who voted.”

Honda Customs Contest: Dax Furiosa Takes The Crown

All in all, 15,924 votes were cast in this year’s Honda Customs Contest. There have been four winners of the Honda Customs contest over the course of the past four years, with the Honda Dax Furiosa being the first and only mini-bike thus far. It joins the likes of the Rebel “Maanboard,” CB650R “Fenix,” and CB1000R Africa Four in the lineup of winners in Honda Motor Europe’s Customs contest.

Motorsport

Toyota FJ Cruiser Reboot To Get Gasoline And Hybrid Power: Report

According to a report, Toyota is planning to revive the FJ Cruiser with gasoline and hybrid powertrain options. The revival of the popular SUV was hinted at during the 2024 Land Cruiser presentation, where two shadowy silhouettes of unknown SUVs were shown. One of them strongly resembled an FJ Cruiser. In addition, a trademark for the name “Land Hopper” was recently filed in Japan, further suggesting the upcoming release of a compact off-roader.

Best Car magazine in Japan claims that a smaller Land Cruiser model will be launched, positioned below the existing 250 and 300 models. It is expected to have similar styling to the larger models and be roughly the same size as the Corolla Cross, a compact crossover measuring 176.1 inches long, 71.9 inches wide, and 64.9 inches tall. While the Corolla Cross has a unibody construction, the Land Hopper is rumored to ride on a body-on-frame platform based on the shortened GA-F architecture borrowed from the 250 and 300 models.

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However, the most intriguing information from the report is about the powertrain options. Contrary to expectations of an all-electric drivetrain, Toyota is allegedly planning to offer the Land Hopper with gasoline and hybrid powertrains. This comes as a surprise, considering that the Compact Cruiser concept unveiled in late 2021 was an electric vehicle.

According to Best Car magazine, while an electric variant might be introduced in a few years, the initial versions of the Land Hopper will be available with gasoline and hybrid options. The publication suggests that the Land Hopper could borrow its powertrains from the Corolla Cross, such as the 1.8-liter gasoline and hybrid setups, or from the larger RAV4, which offers a 2.0-liter gasoline and 2.5-liter hybrid configuration.


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Honda Delivers 100 Elevate SUVs In 1 Day In Hyderabad


Marking the significance of the model, Honda held a mega event to hand over 100 customers their Honda Elevate SUVs in one go

Honda Elevate

  • 100 Honda Elevate SUVs have been delivered on the same day at a mega event in Hyderabad. 

  • More such mega delivery events will be held across major cities of India. 

  • Gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine with manual and CVT transmissions. 

  • Features an electric sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen system, and a semi-digital driver’s display. 

  • Safety is enhanced by up to six airbags, a rear camera, and ADAS. 

  • Prices range from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). 

Deliveries of the Honda Elevate officially started across the country from the day the prices were announced. To celebrate the model and showing appreciation for the first buyers, Honda has delivered 100 Elevate SUVs at a mega delivery event in Hyderabad. More of these delivery events are being planned across major cities of India. 

Elevate Powertrain

Honda Elevate

The Honda Elevate is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which produces up to 121PS and 145Nm of torque. It is available with both a 6-speed manual and CVT transmission. The automatic variants of the SUV cost Rs 1.1 lakh more than the manual variants. Unlike the Honda City sedan, the Elevate does not have a hybrid option. 

Feature Summary

Honda Elevate Interior

The Honda Elevate comes with several attractive features such as an electric sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch semi-digital driver’s display, wireless charging, and an 8-speaker sound system. 

For safety, the SUV is equipped with up to six airbags, a rear parking camera, lane-watch camera, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and ADAS (advanced driver assistance system). 

Also Read: Honda Elevate SUV Variants Explained: Which One Should You Buy?

Price & Rivals

Honda Elevate

The introductory prices for the Honda Elevate SUV range from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). The Elevate competes with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, Citroen C3 Aircross, Skoda Kushaq, and MG Astor. 

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Motorsport

2024 Jeep Gladiator Teased for Detroit Auto Show Debut on September 13

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is set to kick off this week, with press days scheduled for September 13-14. Jeep will be in attendance and has teased an updated version of its Gladiator pickup truck ahead of the event.

The revisions planned for the midsize pickup have been somewhat out in the open, with spy photographers capturing prototypes of the 2024 Gladiator being tested without camouflage. Furthermore, the truck’s SUV sibling, the Wrangler, received updates earlier this year and was unveiled at the New York Auto Show in April.


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WORLD SUPERCROSS IS BACK!

After the successful first round of the 2023 World Supercross Championship, the program faced some challenges. Round two was postponed and relocated, and there were rumors of lost sponsors. But now, SX Global has made a comeback with a press release announcing a new ownership and leadership group. They promise to provide more information soon. Here’s what they said:

After weeks of speculation, SX Global has confirmed the sale of its business to a new investment group. This group is led by experienced sports investors Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Juan Sartori, along with SX Global’s CEO Adam Bailey. Together, they will form the new ownership and leadership group. The trio is committed to driving the FIM World Supercross Championship forward and ensuring its long-term success.

Louis-Dreyfus is a highly successful French businessman. In 2022, at the age of 23, he became the youngest Chairman in English football history by purchasing a controlling stake in Championship club Sunderland A.F.C.

Sartori is a successful Uruguayan businessman, senator, and co-owner of Sunderland A.F.C., alongside Louis-Dreyfus. He is also a Board Member and Vice President of the top French football club, AS Monaco FC.

Both Louis-Dreyfus and Sartori are highly accomplished individuals who share a passion for sports and a desire to help grow supercross globally.

Together with Bailey, one of the original founders of SX Global, this powerful trio is dedicated to keeping the WSX series strong and focused on the championship’s long-term sustainability and growth. They are supported by the expertise and backing of the new investor group.

More information and announcements regarding the FIM World Supercross Championship will be released soon.

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Mecum Monterey 2023 Auction: $45M in Sales, Led by Ferrari

The annual Mecum Auction held during Monterey Car Week at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa’s Del Monte Golf Course has once again proven itself as a top event for automobile enthusiasts and collectors. With over $45 million in overall sales, the Mecum Monterey 2023 auction showcased its strong presence in the high-end car auction industry. Ferraris stole the spotlight, claiming seven out of the top ten slots on the auction leaderboard. The highest selling car was a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy Berlinetta, going for an impressive $3.41 million. This was followed closely by a low-mileage 1990 Ferrari F40, which fetched $2.53 million, and a 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II, one of only 12 ever built, selling for $1.84 million. Other notable Ferraris included a 1968 Ferrari 330 GTS, which went for $1.76 million.

  1. 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy Berlinetta (Lot F84) – $3,410,000
  2. 1990 Ferrari F40 (Lot S96) – $2,530,000
  3. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II (Lot F89) – $1,842,500
  4. 1968 Ferrari 330 GTS (Lot F91) – $1,760,000
  5. 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS (Lot F115) – $1,650,000
  6. 1963 Ferrari 250GT/L Lusso (Lot F85) – $1,650,000
  7. 1956 Porsche 356A 1500 GS Carrera Speedster (Lot F96) – $935,000
  8. 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona (Lot S128) – $880,000
  9. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Convertible (Lot S97) – $863,500
  10. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider Conversion (Lot F122) – $671,000

Private vehicle collections also had their moment in the spotlight, generating over $19.21 million in total. The Veloce, Schnell & Fast Sports Car Collection made headlines with 21 vehicles selling for a combined total of $12.91 million. Equally impressive were the sales from The Don Williams Estate Collection and the Mike and Debbie Rogers Datsun Collection, each selling eight vehicles and fetching over $1 million in total. Among the other notable cars in the auction were a 1956 Porsche 356A 1500 GS Carrera Speedster, sold for $935,000, and a rare 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Convertible, one of only two ever made, which sold for $863,500. A 1948 Packard Super 8 Convertible Victoria previously owned by NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also found a new home during the auction, adding a touch of sports celebrity to the event.

Looking ahead, Mecum has a lineup of exciting offerings coming soon, including auctions for over 300 motorcycles and 1,000 lots of Road Art from The John Parham Estate Collection in September, followed by a return to Dallas featuring an estimated 1,500 vehicles. To register as a bidder for upcoming auctions, interested individuals can find all the necessary information on Mecum’s website or contact them via phone. To view Mecum Auction’s current inventory, visit the duPont REGISTRY website.

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BMW

Liberty National Golf Club to host 2027 BMW Championship.

It has been announced that the 2027 BMW Championship will be held at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey. This will be the first time the tournament will be held in New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. It is also significant because BMW of North America has been headquartered in New Jersey for almost 50 years.

The announcement comes as the prestigious BMW Championship, which is one of the PGA TOUR playoffs, takes place at Olympia Fields Country Club in Chicago, Illinois. This week’s event showcases some of the best golfers in the world.

Vince Pellegrino, the Senior Vice President of Tournaments at the Western Golf Association (WGA), expressed excitement about bringing the championship to Liberty National Golf Club. He believes that the course, which has hosted other high-profile events like The Presidents Cup and THE NORTHERN TRUST, will provide an exceptional experience for both players and fans.

Liberty National Golf Club has a successful history of hosting major golf events. In addition to the 2027 BMW Championship, the club has hosted The Presidents Cup, THE NORTHERN TRUST, and the Mizuho Americas Open in the past. Paul Fireman, co-founder of Liberty National Golf Club, expressed pride in hosting the BMW Championship and future WGA competitions, adding that the iconic backdrop of the New York City skyline will make it an incredible event.

The 2027 BMW Championship will be the tournament’s first visit to New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. Over the past few years, the event has been held on the East Coast, with previous and upcoming stops including Colorado, Maryland, and Missouri.

Sebastian Mackensen, President and CEO of BMW of North America, highlighted the significance of hosting the BMW Championship in New Jersey. With the company’s strong presence in the state, hosting the tournament at home will be an exciting experience for customers, associates, and dealers. Mackensen also emphasized BMW’s partnership with the WGA and the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides college scholarships to deserving youth caddies.

In addition to the economic impact of over $30 million, the 2027 BMW Championship is expected to have a philanthropic role in introducing more golfers and fans in the region to the Evans Scholars Foundation. The championship has helped raise more than $45 million for Evans Scholarships since 2007, benefitting students across leading universities nationwide, including Rutgers University in New Jersey.

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MacMulkin Chevrolet: The World’s Largest Corvette Dealer in 2022

When it comes to high-performance sports cars, the Chevrolet Corvette has always been a top contender. With its sleek design, powerful engine, and thrilling performance, the Corvette has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts all over the world. In 2022, MacMulkin Chevrolet proudly took the title of the world’s largest Corvette dealer, showcasing their unparalleled dedication to the Corvette community.

The success of MacMulkin Chevrolet can be attributed to their commitment to their customers and the broader Corvette community. The dealership’s Corvette Team works tirelessly to ensure that every customer finds the perfect Corvette to match their needs and desires. This personalized approach to customer service has helped establish MacMulkin Chevrolet as a trusted partner for Corvette enthusiasts.

One of the things that sets MacMulkin Chevrolet apart is their comprehensive approach to the customer journey. For those who are ordering a new Corvette, the dealership provides a seamless and guided experience. Once an order is placed and accepted by General Motors (GM), customers can easily track the progress of their order through MacMulkin Chevrolet’s Corvette Order – Waitlist Tracking page. This transparency and communication ensure that customers are always informed about the status of their new vehicle.

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For customers who are looking to purchase an in-stock Corvette, MacMulkin Chevrolet has streamlined the sales process to be as quick and easy as possible. From handling the paperwork to coordinating the delivery process, the dealership’s team ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience. This dedication to customer satisfaction has played a significant role in securing MacMulkin Chevrolet’s position as the world’s largest Corvette dealer in 2022.

At MacMulkin Chevrolet, buying a Corvette is more than just a transaction—it’s an invitation to join a community. When you buy a Corvette from MacMulkin Chevrolet, you become a member of their Corvette family, rather than just another Corvette owner. This sense of community and shared passion for Corvettes is at the core of MacMulkin Chevrolet’s business approach.

As the world’s largest Corvette dealer, MacMulkin Chevrolet offers a wide range of Corvette models, including the C8 Corvette Stingray, E-RAY, and Z06. Whether you’re interested in the timeless appeal of the Stingray, the eco-friendly performance of the E-RAY, or the raw power of the Z06, MacMulkin Chevrolet is the ultimate destination for all things Corvette.

The fact that MacMulkin Chevrolet holds the title of the world’s largest Corvette dealer in 2022 is a testament to their commitment to customer service, community, and the Chevrolet Corvette. Whether you’re a longtime Corvette enthusiast or new to the world of sports cars, MacMulkin Chevrolet offers a buying experience that is truly unmatched.

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2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Was A Huge Success

From July 13 to 16, 2023, Harley-Davidson held its Homecoming Festival in celebration of the brand’s 120th anniversary. Throughout the course of the weekend, motorcycle enthusiasts – both Harley owners and enthusiasts of all brands and types – flocked to Veterans Park in Milwaukee to celebrate the joy of life on two wheels. Needless to say, the event was a huge success, with Harley-Davidson stating that it delivered “record-breaking attendance.”

2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Was A Huge Success

Indeed, thousands upon thousands of passionate individuals flocked to the event, and enjoyed tons of activities including motorcycle showcases, food and drink stalls, and live music from the likes of Green Day and the Foo Fighters. There were also demo rides, stunt shows, and many other attractions making the event a family friendly affair. In total, there were more than 130,000 individuals in attendance, as well as 73,000 motorcycles that lined the grounds of the Harley-Davidson museum and Sixth Street.

To provide a spectacular culmination to the Homecoming Festival, event organizers set up a motorcycle parade that made its way through Wisconsin Avenue. The spectacle featured close to 7,000 motorcycles. Simultaneously, events commemorating the Bar and Shield’s 120th anniversary were held in six additional Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson dealerships. This meant that individuals looking for even more fun could head over to Greenfield, Milwaukee, Thiensville, Kenosha, West Bend and Oconomowoc dealerships.

2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Was A Huge Success
2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Was A Huge Success

Coinciding with the merriment of the Homecoming Festival, Harley-Davidson also launched the new 2023 CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models. The two newest models in Harley’s Custom Vehicle Operations department dazzled audiences with their high-end features and advanced technology geared towards rider comfort and long-distance touring.

2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Was A Huge Success

With the massive success of the 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival, the MoCo has already announced the schedule for the 2024 Homecoming Festival. Mark your calendars for July 25 to 28, 2024 for yet another exciting event. For more details and information, please visit Harley-Davidson’s official website, or get in touch with your nearest Harley dealer.

Motorsport

Jaguar Recognizes Previous Choices Led to Mediocre Results

During a meeting with investors in Gaydon, JLR Chief Creative Officer Gerry McGovern openly acknowledged the current state of Jaguar. He admitted that past decisions have negatively impacted the company’s success, as their attempt to appeal to a wide range of luxury car buyers and become a British BMW has been unsuccessful. Consequently, this has resulted in the brand being perceived as mediocre with no distinguishing features. Nonetheless, there is a comprehensive strategy in place to rejuvenate the Tata-owned marque.

In an effort to compete with prominent brands like Porsche, Bentley, and Maybach, Jaguar will be moving upmarket. It plans to transform itself into a solely electric brand, focused on producing high-margin, low-volume products. Future vehicles will boast unique and polarizing designs, with Gerry McGovern stating that they will no longer prioritize trying to be universally liked. He emphasized that attempting to please everyone is detrimental and has been a contributing factor to the brand’s recent struggles.