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At the Miami Auto Show Ford unveiled a new STX Appearance Package that will be available on its 2017 F-Series trucks. Here's what you need to know it.

This new trim line can be had on either the F-150 or the blue oval's Super Duty models. It enhances both the interior and exterior of these hard-working rigs. With the former, it's only available on SuperCab and SuperCrew body-styles but you can get it with any configuration of Super Duty.

Positioned between the base XL and mid-range XLT models, the STX Appearance Package offers plenty of popular upgrades. On the F-150 it comes with 20-inch aluminum wheels, a black, billet-style grille with painted surround, body-color front fascia and bumpers, unique decals, fog lamps and the company's Sync 3 infotainment system with an eight-inch touch-screen, which supports Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto.

SEE ALSO: 2017 Ford Super Duty Review

The STX Appearance Package is available with the 2.7- and 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engines as well as the 5.0-liter V8.

As for the big, honkin' Super Duty trucks, they get many of the same enhancements as their smaller breather. In addition to these goodies, they're dressed up with chrome grilles and bumpers, STX fender badges, special aluminum wheels and more.

Against the odds, pricing information is available right now. An F-150 equipped with this upgrade package can be yours for around $36,000; an F-250 variant starts around 35 grand, the F-350 around 36 big ones. You should be able order this new Ford STX Appearance Package from dealerships right now.

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2017 Lexus IS Makes North American Debut

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The 2017 Lexus IS just made its North American debut at the Miami Auto Show. It was initially revealed in Beijing earlier in the year.

This car has revived a host of minor enhancements. Starting on the outside, it gets a mildly reworked version of the brand's signature spindle grille; F Sport models gain a three-dimensional mesh pattern that's finished in jet-black metallic paint. There are also functional brake-cooling ducts.

In addition to these changes, the hood has been bulked up with a raised center section and there are standard LED headlamps. 'Round back, the bumper has been restyled, as have the taillights. There are also new, rectangular chromed exhaust outlets.

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As for technology, Lexus Safety System+ is standard, which includes things like a pre-collision system, lane departure alert with steering assist, blind-spot monitoring and more, basically all the latest electronic goodies you'd expect in a luxury car.

SEE ALSO: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Review

Inside, there are redesigned cupholders, the audio and HVAC control panel has been refined, plus there's a smattering of new switchgear. Lexus' optional multimedia screen has grown to 10.3-inches and it's controlled by their second-generation Remote Touch Interface, which now features a leather-wrapped palm rest and new enter buttons for heightened usability. Beyond all this, there's also an available Mark Levinson premium sound system with 15 speakers.

Powertrains in this car should remain eerily familiar, since they're basically unchanged. The lineup includes a base 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine as well as a 3.5-liter V6 that's available in two different potencies. The top-dog offers up to 306 horsepower. As before, rear- or all-wheel drive are still offered.

That's a quick overview of the updated 2017 Lexus IS. Per usual, pricing information is not available at this time but it's scheduled to go on sale this fall.

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Gallery: Millionth Miata Celebration Tour Stop 10 in Atlanta

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The Millionth Miata Celebration Tour reached its 10th stop in Atlanta yesterday putting smiles on the faces of Georgia's throngs of Mazda MX-5 Miata fans.

After debuting at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca two weeks ago, the one millionth production Mazda MX-5 Miata rolled into The Mall of Georgia Mazda where lucky fans got a chance to put their signatures on this incredible roadster. And several of them drove in with their own customized roadsters to share with fellow Miata fans. This galley shows some of the best we saw here today.

The Millionth Miata Celebration Tour continues this week with stops in Columbus, Charlotte and Atlanta. For full details on these and all the other stops, check out our Millionth Miata Celebration Tour Hub. If you take photos, be sure to share them here and on Instagram using the #MX5Movement hashtag.

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Sunday 11 September 2016

Ford Brings STX Appearance Package to F-150, Super Duty Trucks

Ford Brings STX Appearance Package to F-150, Super Duty Trucks

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