This is a quick roundup of what’s happened in automotive for the week of November 3, 2024 through November 10, 2024. A video walkthrough of this roundup is at the bottom of this article.
BMW Motorrad Shows Concept F 450 GS Near-Production Bike
BMW has unveiled its latest concept motorcycle, the Concept F 450 GS, aimed at the A2 license class in Europe. It fits between the G310 and F 800/900 series.
Mercedes-Benz Offers Look At Updates Made to CLA
Mercedes-Benz, led by CEO Ola Kallenius, has detailed the next-generation CLA. The CLA will be part of an all-new family of cars from the German manufacturer.
2025 Ford Bronco Adds More Equipment and Paint Options
Ford has announced that the 2025 Bronco SUV will have more standard features and two added paint options for the new model year.
Mercedes-AMG Has Announced It Is Developing New High-Performance SUV
Mercedes and its performance arm AMG have announced that it is developing a new, in-house design for a performance-based sport utility. Based on the AMG.EA electric platform.
Mitsubishi Buys Back Shares From Nissan
Mitsubishi has announced that it will be buying up to 149,028,300 shares from Nissan–roughly 10 percent of the total issued. This changes Nissan’s ownership percentage in Mitsubishi, part of the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance. It could signal Mitsubishi is seeking more independence, but the company says it will continue with the alliance.
More SEMA 2024
In last week’s roundup, we covered the pre-show SEMA releases. Here are the rest of the highlights of this year’s show in Las Vegas.
ENEOS Brings Performance and Performance Classics to Vegas
Japan’s largest oil company, ENEOS, brought several performance vehicles from past and present to its booth in Las Vegas. These include a 1971 240Z and a 1972 Celica as well as the ENEOS Formula Drift team.
HELLA Shows Off Jimco Racing 1600 Classic Buggy and Spec Trophy Truck
Germany lighting specialist HELLA is showing off its performance systems with a tribute to its 125 years in business.
Unplugged Performance Shows 12 Customized Cybertrucks
Unplugged Performance, the unofficial Tesla vehicle tuner, is displaying a dozen Cybertrucks in Vegas.
AC Cars Shows Nostalgic Electric Sports Car
AC, the British car company nobody has heard of, is showing its collaboration with Tremec, an Aston Martin-style roadster built on an EV platform. Only 49 of them will be made at launch next year.
Kia Showcases Custom EV Concepts, Including an SUV and a Van
Kia has a Concept EV SUV called “ADVNTR,” based on the EV9, and a PV5 “WKNDR” concept EV van on showcase at SEMA.
Urban Automotive Widebodies the Range Rover Sport
Urban Automotive has made a widebody kit for the Range Rover Sport L461 as part of the Militek booth. Also on display is a customized Land Cruiser and more.
Ringbrothers Goes Retro Nuts at SEMA
For SEMA 2024, Ringbrothers brought a custom 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, a high-powered, custom designed 1987 Buick Grand National, and a retromod 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Toyota Shows a Diverse Collection of Concepts and Aftermarket Options at SEMA
Toyota organized its SEMA 2024 booth into various interest areas for lifestyle showcases of various vehicles. The 4Runner TRD Surf Concept, Land Cruiser ROX, GR86 Rally Legacy, Ultimate Tailgate Tundra, RAV-X Concept, Suprabird Tribute, and Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race were all highlights.
