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Historic Strike Launched by Nearly 13,000 UAW Workers Against Detroit Three Automakers

The United Auto Workers (UAW), the labor union representing workers in the US automotive industry, has initiated a significant strike against the three major American automakers: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. This marks the first time in the union’s 88-year history that it has simultaneously gone on strike against all three automakers.

Negotiations between the UAW and the Big Three automakers to extend the four-year contracts signed in 2019 have reached an impasse. Despite proposed raises of up to 20 percent, the talks stalled in the final hours, leading the union to refuse to sign a new deal. UAW President Shawn Fain dubbed the strike a “righteous fight” against the automakers.

In a livestream on Facebook Live shortly after the strikes began, Fain expressed that this strategy would keep the companies uncertain and provide maximum leverage and flexibility in bargaining. He encouraged UAW members to continue organizing rallies, protests, and other actions to demonstrate their readiness to fight for their rights.

The strike, named the Stand Up Strike, is targeting specific plants of Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri. As a result, the production of popular vehicles like the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, and Chevrolet Colorado has been significantly impacted. The UAW has been engaged in negotiations with all three automakers since late summer.

General Motors and Stellantis wasted no time issuing official statements minutes after the strike began. GM expressed disappointment in the actions of UAW leadership despite the unprecedented economic package it offered, which included historic wage increases and manufacturing commitments. Stellantis echoed similar sentiments, stating its extreme disappointment in UAW leadership’s refusal to engage responsibly in reaching a fair agreement for employees, families, and customers.

The strike is expected to continue at least into the weekend. If the current strategy does not yield a new agreement, additional plants across the country may be affected, intensifying the pressure on the automakers. While the initial strike targets plants of different companies, the union could potentially adopt a different approach and block all plants of a single manufacturer.

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Custom Combat Motors P-51 Combat Fighter Motorcycle For Sale

The P-51 Combat Fighter is a custom motorcycle that represents a new era of performance. In August 2016, a race-spec P-51 achieved a top speed of 164.95 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats, demonstrating its impressive capabilities. Combat Motors, a team of passionate professionals, is proud to feature the P-51 Combat Fighter as one of their many custom motorcycles currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY Discovery.

The P-51 Combat Fighter is crafted from solid billet blocks of military-grade aluminum, giving it a bold and aggressive appearance to match its performance. Equipped with race-spec suspension components, a tailor-made exhaust system, and an advanced air intake system, Combat Motors has designed the P-51 Combat Fighter to represent the evolution of the P-51 land speed bike. Riding this motorcycle offers an unparalleled experience on the road, providing a thrilling and no-nonsense ride with its precision, accuracy, and unflinching qualities. It is not just a pinnacle of motorcycle technology but also a piece of automotive art.

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Exclusive: Hyundai Santa Fe Takes a Design “Risk”

SangYup Lee, the design head of Hyundai and Genesis, takes us on a tour of the new Santa Fe, which features a drastic departure from its predecessors and other Hyundai models.

This seven-seater SUV has a more robust and less rounded stance compared to Hyundai’s previous 4x4s and SUVs.

“It’s a big change compared to the previous model,” says Lee. The design direction of the new Santa Fe represents a “risk” that was later justified by the introduction of modern SUVs such as the Land Rover Defender and Ford Bronco.

According to Lee, this model is one of Hyundai’s largest and its success is crucial. “Four-and-a-half years ago, we first started this project,” he explains. “We always check big data information to forecast future trends. This was before the pandemic, and one key word that stood out was how ‘outdoors’ culture had become mainstream. We chose the direction to cater to both urban and outdoor lifestyles.”

“When you have a box-style SUV, the proportional balance is crucial,” says Lee. “It features a simple body surface with ample volume, supported by up to 21-inch wheels, which is unheard of in this segment.

“Despite its boxy shape, we wanted to add more precise detailing. Aerodynamics posed a challenge. From an aero engineers’ perspective, a boxy car is considered an ‘aero disaster.’ So, this was one of our challenges.

“The car achieves a 0.29Cd drag coefficient. We put a lot of effort into aerodynamics. It is equipped with an active aero shutter on the front, which is unusual for this segment. Additionally, it has a vertical air curtain that assists in aerodynamics, and the round wheel openings contribute significantly to improved aerodynamics.

“It’s like back in the day with the Porsche 993: the rear fender flare has a softer shape towards the back. Originally, it had a more angular design, but we realized it didn’t enhance aerodynamics.”

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Fully-Armored 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV For Sale

The Cadillac Escalade is known for its luxury and performance in the world of full-size SUVs. It has become one of the most popular models ever made due to its striking appearance, cutting-edge technology, and refined interior. The Escalade sets the standard for elegance and sophistication with its commanding presence and attention to detail. If you are in the market for a supercar or hypercar, Fort Lauderdale Collection South is proud to present the fully-armored 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV as part of its impressive inventory.

The exterior of this Cadillac Escalade features a sleek Raven Black factory finish and a bold and muscular body design enhanced with Cadillac’s distinctive crest. This particular Escalade has been fully wrapped in body armor by “Exec Armor,” a Canadian company. With a Level B6 rating, it can withstand multiple rounds from AK-47/AR-15. The doors have been reinforced with 2-inch thick metal plates, and the windows have been replaced with 1.5-inch thick ones. LED lighting elements, including the vertical headlamps, add a modern touch, while the large alloy wheels emphasize the vehicle’s strong and dynamic character.

Step inside the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV, and you’ll find an interior that exudes luxury and craftsmanship. The spacious cabin, finished with Jet Black leather, wood trim, and polished metal accents, can comfortably accommodate up to eight passengers. Every detail has been meticulously designed, from the carefully stitched seats to the intricately crafted dashboard and instrument panel. The rear seating layout features a split seat option with infotainment screens between the passengers.

Under the hood, the 2023 Escalade ESV is equipped with a powerful 6.2L naturally-aspirated V8 engine that generates over 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Its 10-speed automatic transmission provides smooth power delivery and effortless acceleration, making it suitable for both city driving and long highway journeys. With additional aftermarket safety features and plenty of power, this fully-armored 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV from Fort Lauderdale Collection South is ready to take on any challenge. Check the link below to find out more about its price and listing.

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BMW creates a luxurious brand experience in Tokyo with FREUDE by BMW – THE GARDEN

Munich. BMW Group has launched a pop-up gallery in Tokyo called FREUDE by BMW – THE GARDEN. This innovative project aims to provide a luxurious brand experience in the heart of the city. Located in Omotesando, a district known for its exclusive cultural and shopping experiences, the gallery features a private cinema, a pop-up shop, and a café. It also serves as the stage for the first public unveiling of the new BMW i5 M60 xDrive in Japan.

During the nine-week-long event, visitors can also test drive the fully electric BMW i7 luxury sedan, as well as the BMW XM and BMW iX. This initiative demonstrates BMW’s commitment to pushing boundaries and creating new luxury experiences that blend art, technology, and sustainability.

The pop-up gallery, designed under the direction of David Fischer, founder of Highsnobiety, offers a unique experience that combines cars, fashion, and culture. It also features the premiere of the new BMW Films production “The Calm,” a spy thriller set inside the BMW i7.

The pop-up shop at FREUDE by BMW – THE GARDEN offers a curated selection from the BMW Lifestyle collection, allowing visitors to experience the diverse character of the BMW brand from a lifestyle perspective. Collaborations with local brand partners, such as the Tsutaya Bookstore, further enhance the range of products available.

FREUDE by BMW – THE GARDEN is part of a series of luxury brand experiences planned by BMW in Tokyo. The gallery is open from July 14th to September 17th in Omotesando Crossing Park.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive:

Electric power consumption, combined: 20.6 – 18.2 kWh/100 km, Electric range in WLTP cycle: 455 – 516 km

BMW i7 M70 xDrive:

Electric power consumption combined: 23.8 – 20.8 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle; data according to NEDC: –

BMW XM:

Petrol consumption, combined: 1.9 – 1.5 litres/100 km [148.7 – 188.3 mpg imp]; electric power consumption, combined: 33.6 – 32.5 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 43 – 35 g/km in the WLTP cycle; figures for the NEDC cycle: –

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BMW Motorrad presents BMW Motorrad MetaRide.

The new BMW CE 02 is an electric eParkourer that is aimed at young people. It offers a new way of accessing the world of BMW Motorrad. To allow people to experience the CE 02 up close, BMW Motorrad has created the BMW Motorrad MetaRide, a digital brand space of virtual reality. In the MetaRide, motorcycle fans can ride and experience the CE 02 in the form of an avatar, similar to physical reality. It also serves as a platform for fans to connect with the BMW Motorrad brand. The virtual environment in the MetaRide will resemble the real world, and there are various activities to enjoy, such as virtual test rides, playing basketball, collecting tokens, and earning virtual clothing for your avatar. The virtual brand space will be expanded to include other BMW Motorrad products in the future.

The world premiere of the BMW CE 02 was partly held in the BMW Motorrad MetaRide and in the real world during the Pure&Crafted Festival in Berlin. The virtual and real worlds interacted with each other during the premiere. To access the BMW Motorrad MetaRide, you can visit the BMW Motorrad website, the BMW Motorrad social media channels, or directly through the Spatial Metaverse platform. There are also specific links available for direct access to the virtual world.

The virtual BMW Motorrad products showcased in the MetaRide are protected against imitation, similar to their physical counterparts. BMW AG has extended trademark protection to cover virtual goods, including virtual vehicles and virtual clothing.

For press material on BMW motorcycles and rider equipment, please visit the BMW Group PressClub website. If you have any queries, you can contact Dominik Schaidnagel, Spokesperson BMW Motorrad, or Tim Diehl-Thiele, Head of Communications BMW Motorrad.

The BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles, with brands including BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad. It also offers premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group has production sites worldwide and a global sales network. In 2022, the BMW Group sold nearly 2.4 million passenger vehicles and over 202,000 motorcycles. The company focuses on long-term thinking and responsible action, with sustainability and efficient resource management as central pillars of its strategic direction.

For more information, please visit the BMW Group website or follow their social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Lexus

Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. June and First Half 2023 Sales Results

  • 270,476 electrified vehicles sold in first half of 2023 represents 26 percent of total sales volume
  • Toyota and Lexus bringing more electrified powertrain options to their lineups. This diverse portfolio of electrified options will help propel Toyota toward its goal of carbon neutrality.
  • 24 electrified Toyota and Lexus vehicle options available at dealerships, the most among any automaker

PLANO, Texas (July 5, 2023) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported U.S. sales in June 2023 of 195,448 vehicles, up 14.9 percent on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus June 2022. June 2023 sales of electrified vehicles totaled 51,535, representing 26.4 percent of total monthly sales.

For the first half of 2023, TMNA reported U.S. sales of 1,038,520 vehicles, down 0.7 percent on a volume and DSR basis. First half electrified vehicle sales totaled 270,476, representing 26.0 percent of total year-to-date sales.

Toyota division posted June sales of 168,680 vehicles, up 14.4 percent on a volume and DSR basis. For the first half of 2023, Toyota division reported sales of 889,108 vehicles, down 2.8 percent on a volume and DSR basis.

Lexus division posted June sales of 26,768 vehicles, up 18.1 percent on a volume and DSR basis. For the first half of 2023, Lexus division reported sales of 149,412 vehicles, up 14.0 percent on a volume and DSR basis.

“We continue to focus on customers’ needs with several new and refreshed products in the first half of the year, including the all-new Toyota Crown and the Lexus brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the RZ 450e,” said Jack Hollis, executive vice president, Sales, TMNA. “Our teams are working around the clock to get vehicles into customers’ hands and they can expect even more exciting and electrified products later this year, including the all-new Grand Highlander, Toyota Tacoma, and a new nameplate from Lexus, the TX.”

June and First Half 2023 Highlights

TMNA:

  • June electrified vehicle sales of 51,535, up 28.8 percent; represents 26.4 percent of total sales volume
  • First half electrified vehicle sales of 270,476, up 1.4 percent; represents 26.0% percent of total sales volume
  • 24 electrified Toyota and Lexus vehicle options available at dealerships
  • June sales of 195,448, up 14.9 percent (volume an DSR basis)
  • Passenger car June sales up 8.9 percent
  • Truck June sales up 17.8 percent; first half sales up 1.2 percent

Toyota Division:

  • Electrified vehicle June sales up 22.5 percent
  • June electrified vehicle ratio: 26.0 percent
  • First half 2023 electrified vehicle ratio: 7 percent
  • Passenger car June sales up 11.3 percent
  • Camry June sales up 23.8 percent; first half sales up 10.9 percent
  • Mirai June sales up 75.9 percent; first half sales up 26.8 percent
  • SUV June sales 17.5 percent
  • bZ4X June sales up 1,767 percent; first half sales up 1,477 percent
  • Corolla Cross June sales up 21.2 percent; first half sales up 27.0 percent
  • Sequoia June sales up 8,453 percent; first half sales up 1,908 percent
  • Pickup June sales up 9.4 percent; first half sales up 15.4 percent
  • Tacoma first half sales up 7.5 percent
  • Tundra June sales 37.7 percent; first half sales up 34.8 percent
  • Best-ever June sales:
    • bZ4X
    • Corolla Cross
    • Corolla Cross HEV
    • Corolla HEV
    • Crown
    • Mirai
    • Grand Highlander
    • Grand Highlander HEV
    • Sequoia
    • Tundra HEV
  • Best-ever first half sales:
    • bZ4X
    • Corolla Cross
    • GR Corolla
    • Corolla HEV
    • Mirai
    • RAV4 PRIME PHEV
    • Sequoia
    • Tundra HEV

Lexus Division:

  • Electrified vehicle June sales up 84.0 percent; first half sales up 67.7 percent
  • June electrified vehicle ratio: 28.4 percent
  • First half 2023 electrified vehicle ratio: 27.9 percent
  • IS first half sales up 1.9 percent
  • Luxury utility vehicle June sales up 17.8 percent; first half sales up 22.1 percent
  • UX June sales up 86.4 percent; first half sales up 14.7 percent
  • NX June sales up 85.3 percent; first half sales up 73.5 percent
  • RX June sales up 10.7 percent; first half sales up 6.7 percent
  • LX June sales up 29.1 percent; first half sales up 22.1 percent
  • UX HEV June sales up 401 percent; first half sales up 106.2 percent
  • NX HEV June sales up 123.3 percent; first half sales up 48.4 percent
  • NX PHEV first half sales up 33.9 percent
  • RX HEV June sales up 119.3 percent; first half sales up 126.3 percent
  • LS HEV June sales up 166.7 percent; first half sales up 258.8
  • Best-ever June sales:
    • Total electrified vehicles
    • Total luxury utility vehicles
    • IS 500
    • NX
    • NX HEV
    • Total NX
    • RX HEV
    • RZ
  • Best-ever first half sales:
    • Total electrified vehicles
    • Total luxury utility vehicles
    • IS 500
    • UX HEV
    • NX HEV
    • NX PHEV
    • Total NX
    • RX HEV
    • Total RX
    • RZ

Note:

HEV = Hybrid Electric Vehicle

PHEV = Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

FCEV = Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

BEV = Battery Electric Vehicle

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About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 24 electrified options.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.