Monterey Automotive Week, including the 66th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, took place on California’s Monterey Peninsula between 15 and 20 August. The following is a list of concept and new model world premieres.
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Model year for North American markets in parentheses
Acura RLX facelift (2018): power stays at 310hp but the six-speed automatic gearbox is replaced by the ten-speed auto from the Odyssey
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid facelift (2018): same styling changes but no mechanical updates, it retains its seven-speed transmission and 377hp engine+motors
BMW Concept Z4: preview of G29, next year’s replacement for the Boxster rival co-developed with TMC, both Z4 and Toyota Supra should be made by Magna Steyr
Infiniti Prototype 9 concept: “open-wheeled electric retro roadster prototype”, looks like an Auto Union racer
Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet: 550kW (750hp) electric drive via four motors, claimed range of up to 500km, 24-inch wheels, all-wheel drive
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