This is a quick roundup of what’s happened in automotive for the week of August 18 through August 24, 2024.
1937 Delahaye Type 135 Wins Best of Show at The Quail
The Best of Show winner at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering for 2024 was a 1937 Delahaye Type 135 owned by Sam and Emily Mann. It now enters the Rolex Circle of Champions and heads class winners from throughout this year’s show.
Maserati Delivers First MCXtrema at Laguna Seca
Maserati’s most powerful performance vehicle, the MCXtrema, makes it’s North American track debut and is delivered to its first customer at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series Concepts Debut at Monterey
The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series debuted at Monterey Car Week as production conceptuals. The Red Ambience has a two-tone black metallic and red metallic color combination. The White Ambience model combines black and white.
Lamborghini Debuts Temerario Super Sports Car
Automobili Lamborghini unveiled the Temerario twin-turbo V8 hybrid super sports car at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport Enters Production
Mercedes-AMG is celebrating 130 years of motorsport, its first competition being a race from Paris to Rouen in 1894, with the world premier of the AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport. The car debuted at Pebble Beach.
Dodge Announces 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and R/T Special-Edition Models
Dodge has marked its 20th anniversary of the Hemi-powered Durango with two limited-production models for 2025. The Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and the Durango R/T Anniversary will be powerful eight-cylinder options for the 2025 Durango SUV.
Ford Cancels All-Electric 3-Row SUV Plans
Ford has canceled its plans for an upcoming three-row model SUV with an all-electric platform. The new vehicle will instead be a hybrid model. Ford cites the lowered consumer interest in EVs and lack of infrastructure to support a family-oriented EV with three rows.
Refreshed 2025 GMC Yukon Unveiled
GMC has unveiled the refreshed Yukon SUV. Major changes include an exterior refresh, interior redesign, and a new AT4 Ultimate trim.
