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Two proud Texan brands have teamed up to create an iconic timepiece: the new Dr Pepper® GMT by Jack Mason and Dr Pepper®. With only 230 made, you’ll want to get your own Dr Pepper® GMT before they run out. Built on the Strat-o-timer, a popular Jack Mason watch powered by a Miyota 9075 automatic movement, it’s perfect for those who are frequently hopping between time zones. Plus, it’s water-resistant up to 200m and super scratch-resistant. A luxury stainless steel case matches a tapered bracelet and boasts lots of fun Dr Pepper® details, including the brand’s original 1930s colors. As a nod to the slogan about “drinking Dr Pepper® at 10, 2, and 4,” the watch indices glow a different color at those positions. Given Jack Mason’s track record, this limited-edition model is sure to sell out fast. So shop the collab today to score the collectible asap. Price: $1,089 SHOP NOW https://ift.tt/Uw7clQ9 Jack Mason Unveils the New Dr Pepper® GMT Auto Updates

The 2024 Lexus LS full-size sedan rolls into the new year with more standard tech but a corresponding price hike of $3,100 from the 2023 Lexus flagship sedan. The updated LS costs $80,685, including a $1,350 destination fee, Lexus announced Wednesday.  New standard features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen (there’s still an analog clock) with wireless smartphone connectivity and a wireless smartphone charger, a head-up display, digital key with subscription, and the latest upgrades to the brand’s suite of driver-assist technology it dubs Safety System+ 3.0. That includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, active lane control, limited hands-free driving, an emergency stopping system if the driver is unresponsive, and traffic sign recognition.  New and expensive color options have been added, including a Silver Illusion coat that costs an extra $3,100.  A hybrid or gas powertrain carry over for 2024. The LS 500 uses a twin-t...

UPDATE: Honda’s U.S. PR team clarified its announcement on the Prelude , and turns out, it’s not fully electric. Instead, it’s powered by a hybrid-electric powertrain, so expect an engine under that long hood and some unknown array of electric motors, as well. Our updated, original story continues below. Once again, the Japan Mobility Show has surprised us with one of the many sports car concepts. When Honda announced it would show something sporty in Tokyo, we jumped to thoughts of the NSX and S2000 . But Honda has instead revived the Prelude name for what we initially believed to be an electric concept. However, Honda’s U.S. PR team later clarified that the Prelude you’re looking at here is powered by a hybrid-electric powertrain. When queried for additional details, a Honda spokesperson said no additional details were available at this time, only “that the powertrain is HEV ( hybrid ) not BEV.” The shape of this reimagined Honda Prelude is something of a departure for the m...

With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information. China’s monthly automobile exports reach around 500,000 units in Sept. 2023 China’s automobile exports reached around 500,000 units in September 2023, jumping 36% over a year ago, Cui Dongshu, secretary general of the China Passenger Car Association, said this week via his personal WeChat account. For the first nine months of this year, China exported roughly 3.71 million cars, representing a 60% year-on-year spike and exceeding the whole-year volume for the year of 2022. Photo credit: GAC AION JI YUE 01 to hit market on October 27 JI YUE, the automotive Robocar brand backed by Geely and Baidu, will put its first model, the JI YUE 01, onto the market on October 27. Presale of the model kicked off in September with a price tag of 259,900 yuan. Photo credit: JI YUE NXP semiconductors...

The car features an extremely low hood that only a rotary engine could allow for; all that’s missing are some pop-up headlights. In fact, the whole car is only 45.3 inches tall, nearly three inches shorter than the RX-7. It even features the iconic rounded door shape from the RX-7, which lift upwards slightly, similar to an Aston Martin. Those doors open to reveal a pretty simple cabin featuring a small infotainment screen, a gauge cluster screen, and a few switches on the center console. “Mazda will always deliver vehicles that remind people that cars are pure joy and an indispensable part of their lives. As a car-loving company that mass-produces the inspiring mobility experience, we are committed to shaping the future with our partners sharing the same goal, as well as our fans, where everyone can proudly say, ‘we love cars.’ With such a strong will, Mazda is committed to enrich life-in-motion for those we serve.” If Mazda doesn’t put this car into production, it would be a crime...

Nissan Formula E Team is delighted to announce a partnership with Coral for the upcoming 2023/24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The UAE-based software company specializes in offsetting carbon emissions by using blockchain technology, bringing transparency and verification to carbon credit markets. The relationship with Coral is the next step in Nissan Formula E Team’s pledge to reducing its carbon emissions, following its award of the FIA 3 Star Environmental Accreditation in 2022. While the auto manufacturer is pioneering electric mobility, it is also scrutinizing its environmental impact and looking to accelerate improvements in green technologies in the motorsport world. The team recognizes the importance of sustainability and the need for innovations in environmental management. Coral’s commitment to transparency made them an ideal partner for Nissan Formula E Team’s environmental initiatives. To reinforce its commitment, Nissan Formula E Team and Coral will use a Greenho...

Third-quarter earnings season continued last week with Ally Financial , Bank of America , Citizens , Fifth Third , Huntington Bank , Truist and U.S. Bank all reporting. Results were mixed as Ally and Bank of America reported year-over-year increases in their auto portfolio of 2.1% and 6.5%, respectively. U.S. Bank tallied the greatest decline in outstandings, falling 54.4% YoY to $10.6 billion. Citizens continued to run off its auto book after exiting indirect auto lending in June, declining 29.5% YoY to $9.3 billion. Of the banks that reported origination numbers, Bank of America was the only institution to see an increase, rising 15.3% YoY to $6.8 billion. Credit performance continued to deteriorate during the quarter as each bank that broke out delinquencies recorded a year-over-year increase. Although Bank of America did not break out delinquency numbers, net charge-offs increased 13 basis points (bps) YoY to 0.2%. Meanwhile, in subprime auto asset-backed se...