Automobili Lamborghini announces the Huracán EVO Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): a visceral driving machine, delivering 610hp of power at 8,000 rpm and 413 lb ft of torque at 6,500 rpm to a lightweight car with rear-wheel drive and dynamic steering for maximum driving fun.Weighing just 3,062 lbs, the Huracán EVO RWD has a top speed of 201 mpg and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. Despite its top-figure capabilities, the Huracán EVO RWD is not focused on straight-line speeds or lap records: with a unique new design, the Huracán EVO RWD proclaims its designation as an instinctive driver’s car. […]
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Diversity and depth: The docket for the 49th-annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld January 11–19, 2020, includes almost 1,800 cars at No Reserve, representing stand-out collections, professionally built and documented Resto-Mods, vintage American muscle, supercars, luxury imports, other blue-chip collector vehicles and charity cars. The first event in the company’s year-long “Road to 50” celebration, Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale will offer marquee cars such as a Verde Mantis-finished 2017 Ford GT (Lot #1417) and a 2019 McLaren Senna (Lot #1393), both representing the Scott Thomas Collection, and five 1995 BMW M3 Lightweights (Lots #1371, #1372, #1372.1, #1373, #1373.1) from the collection of the […]
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A new form of luxury The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC represents a new form of luxury in the SUV segment. It extends the portfolio of the Mercedes-Maybach brand by combining the body design and technical basis of the GLS with the luxury of a top-class sedan. Its spacious interior with the highest-grade materials and extremely effective noise insulation creates a stylish and luxurious atmosphere. From their pleasantly elevated seating position, thanks to electronically operated roller sun blinds on the two rear side windows, the passengers can decide for themselves how much of their surroundings they want to see. The AIRMATIC suspension […]
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The Paul Walker Collection Celebrates the Actor’s Life and Love for Cars “I’m an actor –– that’s my job, but it’s not my life,” the late Paul Walker once said. “I have a lot of other interests, too.” These included passions for family, philanthropy and automobiles, which he enjoyed in daily life and on screen as the protagonist of six Fast and Furious movies, which won worldwide box-office attention for more than a decade. A group of 21 collectible vehicles from his eclectic collection will be offered at the 49th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction, January 11–19, 2020, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Established […]
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BMW M GmbH is proud to announce the next step in the evolution of the BMW M2, the M2 CS. The new high-performance coupe blends racetrack optimization with everyday usability to create the most capable version of M’s smallest model. Power and torque are rated at 444 hp and 406 lb-ft (preliminary), an increase of 39 hp over the M2 Competition. Newly available, select CFRP body panels and components help reduce weight, lower the center of gravity and improve aerodynamics. Exclusive Carbon Fiber and Alcantara interior trim help set this M2 apart from all previous versions. The new M2 CS has […]
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Leake Auction Company makes its Scottsdale debut January 15–19 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick during the annual Arizona Automobile Week, when the Valley of the Sun celebrates America’s love of cars, trucks, motorcycles and just about anything that moves. The multi-day event will feature 1,000 collector cars, at Reserve and No Reserve, highlighted by the “Cars of Dreams” Collection of internationally known car dealer and collector John Staluppi; all 114 will be offered at No Reserve. In addition, consignors, bidders and guests will enjoy lifestyle events including food and beverages and bidder bars and displays by sponsor companies such […]
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The modern twin to the previously unveiled DB4 GT Zagato Continuation, DBS GT Zagato forms the contemporary half of this unique pairing and will pack 760hp through its 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 power unit. This uniquely ambitious project, created to celebrate the centenary of the legendary Zagato signature, pays tribute to an icon of the past and creates a classic of the future. The DBS GT Zagato was unveiled for the first time in finished form at the Inaugural Audrain Newport Concours in Rhode Island. With a price tag of $7.3 million – plus local taxes – each pair represents the most […]
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2020 Stingray convertible offers the same storage as coupe, even with the top down Open-air driving has always been a part of the Chevrolet Corvette’s heritage. In fact, when the Corvette debuted in 1953, it was available only as a convertible. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible builds off that heritage as the first hardtop and mid-engine convertible in Corvette history. “We put the world on notice when we introduced the first mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette a few months ago, and now we’re raising the bar with the first-ever hardtop Corvette convertible,” said Brian Sweeney, Chevrolet U.S. vice president. “And the convertible […]
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Audi of America announced today, the all-new high-performance wagon, the RS 6 Avant, is coming to the U.S. market. Representing the next chapter in the highly successful history of Audi Sport, the RS 6 Avant offers visceral design, exhilarating driving dynamics and everyday functionality for the driving enthusiast. “Throughout our 25-year RS history, the Audi RS 6 Avant is one of our absolute icons with a large global fan base,” says Oliver Hoffmann, managing director of Audi Sport GmbH. “We will also be offering the RS 6 Avant in North America for the very first time. As such, we will be […]
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The Lamborghini Sián: a hybrid super sports car delivering new technologies and unsurpassed performance in the hybrid sphere. The fastest Lamborghini of all time is realized in a new futuristic design; drawing on the brand’s style DNA, but clearly a design for a new era. Taking the most iconic V12 Lamborghini power plant of today, the Sián is engineered around unique hybrid technologies, delivering the extraordinary emotion and exceptional dynamic performance of a naturally aspirated Lamborghini super sports car, while meeting a future demanding electrification. “The Sián is a masterpiece in possibilities,” says Stefano Domenicali, Automobili Lamborghini Chairman and Chief Executive […]
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Lotus Evija the first all-electric British hypercar The world’s first fully electric British hypercar, the all-new Lotus Evija, has been revealed. With unparalleled performance and a target power output of 2,000 HP, it sets new standards in terms of advanced EV engineering. Quite simply, the Lotus Evija is the most powerful series production road car ever built. Like all Lotus cars throughout the brand’s storied 71-year history, the Evija has been precision-engineered to deliver an outstanding driving experience both on the road and track. It is the most dynamically accomplished model ever built by the company, setting new standards for Lotus […]
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Bentley Motors announces details of the world’s most advanced luxury Grand Touring sports sedan – the all-new Flying Spur. Whether driving or being driven, the all-new Flying Spur offers a unique combination of limousine luxury and sports sedan performance, blending bold new road presence with world-leading interior quality and design, plus cutting-edge customer-focused technology. “As with the launch of the Continental GT, the new Flying Spur is a ground up development that pushes the boundaries of both technology and craftsmanship to deliver segment-defining levels of performance and refinement,” comments Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors. Designed, engineered and […]
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The concept of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing has always stood out for spectacular and well-engineered race cars. The SLS AMG GT3, with which the programme started back in 2010, already combined a spectacular design with high-quality racing technology. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 that had its launch in 2015 also was the benchmark in terms of performance, safety, reliability, handling and ergonomics from the very beginning. These characteristics have made it to one of the most successful GT3 cars to date. Moreover, with over 130 units sold, the race car from Affalterbach also ranks among the world’s most popular products in the GT3 segment. […]
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McLaren Automotive reveals its unique interpretation of a modern Grand Tourer: the new McLaren GT. Sleek, elegant and muscular, the superlight new GT challenges the conventions of the Grand Tourer category with a compelling blend of beautiful design, high-quality innovative materials, true supercar performance and McLaren driving dynamics and engagement. “The new McLaren GT combines competition levels of performance with continent-crossing capability, wrapped in a beautiful body and true to McLaren’s ethos of designing superlight cars with a clear weight advantage over rivals. Designed for distance, it provides the comfort and space expected of a Grand Tourer, but with a level […]
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BMW M GmbH unveils a limited production M5 to commemorate three and a half decades of exhilarating 4-door performance sedans. Based on the current M5 Competition, the most powerful and most capable M5 ever produced, the 2020 M5 Edition 35 Years will be limited to 350 units globally. The U.S. spec cars will be produced in September and October of this year and feature exclusive BMW Individual exterior and interior appointments. The Edition 35 Year Package In celebration of a class of track capable sport sedans, created when at customers’ requests, BMW M GmbH installed the inline 6-cylinder motor from the […]
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Aston Martin Lagonda has revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, with the spectacular Rapide E making its world debut at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show. Unveiled by Aston Martin Executive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, Rapide E is a pivotal model for the luxury marque. Following the success of previous special-edition models, including Aston Martin Vulcan, the Vanquish Zagato family and DB4 GT Continuation, Rapide E continues to deliver a superior level of performance, craftmanship and exclusivity, while also propelling Aston Martin into the all-electric realm. The first car to be built at […]
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Nissan draws on 50 years of GT-R racing history Few vehicles in the world can be instantly identified by just three letters. But to motoring enthusiasts everywhere, “GT-R” has become synonymous with excitement, high performance and unparalleled refinement. Making its debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, the 2020 Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition takes the nameplate to a level that was unimaginable when it was first introduced 50 years ago. To celebrate the half-century of the GT-R, engineers challenged themselves to find undiscovered performance potential while still making sure the car can be enjoyed by drivers at any […]
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Created for those who conceive and achieve the impossible, Tranquillity is an expression of Phantom’s standing as the rarest and most desired object in the luxury world. This Collection is strictly limited to just 25 examples worldwide and available as both Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase, which discerning collectors have already purchased. For the precious few who commission a Phantom, the realization of their personal vision represents a moment that sees them view the world from a rare place. Phantom Tranquillity is a statement piece for the visionaries who push beyond accepted limits. Named and crafted to celebrate the feeling of […]
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Exclusive collector’s item for V12 enthusiasts The limited-edition special S 65 Final Edition model from Mercedes-AMG marks the pinnacle of the 6.0-liter V12 Biturbo engine’s long success story on board the S-Class Sedan. The special edition, comprising only 130 vehicles worldwide, is aimed at collectors of exclusive vehicles and fans of superlative twelve-cylinder engines. With its stylish looks and a comprehensive scope of standard equipment, this sedan embodies a unique combination of performance and prestige. The S 65 Final Edition comes exclusively in a high-gloss obsidian black metallic paint finish. Its 20-inch forged multi-spoke wheels, air-inlet grilles in a unique matte […]
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Auctions aren’t just auctions anymore. Today, thanks in part to Dana Mecum and the Mecum Auctions successful sales formula, the auction platform has evolved into a lifestyle event for car collectors and enthusiasts of every segment. Whether buying, selling or spectating, the excitement that comes with each drop of the gavel is something that can’t be replicated or reproduced in any traditional transaction format, and it’s a thrill that keeps people coming back for more, usually with friends in tow. This popularity and word-of-mouth phenomenon has served to help Mecum expand its reach around the country, with auctions now held in […]
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Sports car enthusiasts have been waiting more than 20 years for the return of Supra and will soon be able to purchase the 2020 Toyota GR Supra for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $49,990. For those fans and collectors anxious to be among the first owners of this iconic sports car, the initial 1,500 production Supras for the U.S. will be Launch Edition models starting at $55,250. Each will be uniquely numbered and have distinctive features signifying the exclusivity and excitement of Supra’s return. Toyota dealers will be handling all orders and the Launch Edition models go on sale in […]
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Visitors to the recent 2019 Chicago Auto Show enjoyed the second iteration of the Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, a limited edition of the luxury carmaker’s flagship coupe. With 100 cars offered, starting in April, the Inspiration features Flare Yellow paint, 21-inch wheels and tires, carbon fiber roof, numbered lower grille inserts and a leather interior with model-defining yellow stitching. The car carries the same 5.0-liter normally aspirated DOHC 32-valve V-8 of the LC500 series. The 471-horsepower/398 lb/ft- torque engine, through a slick 10-speed automatic transmission, delivers 0-to-60 mph runs of just 4.4 seconds, underlining its competitiveness in the luxury sports car […]
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Open top concept suggests future direction of LC flagship Lexus shocked the automotive world in Detroit three years ago with the debut of the LC coupe. It was a testament to the brand’s new sense of creative ambition, but it was only just the beginning. Since then, the Lexus design team has been exploring the brand’s evolution and the latest result of those explorations will make its debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show with the world premiere of the Lexus LC Convertible Concept. An open-air roadster that is an artful reflection of the LC coupe, the design goal […]
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If you want a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Custom (Lot #1100) or the first pre-production Mustang Hardtop with a VIN (Lot #1365), both are waiting for you at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2019. Or a Lexus LFA (#1412), a model that set a track record at legendary Nürburgring in Germany? Take it home and a few other supercars from Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2019. Resto-Mods and customs are highly popular now, and no place on Earth has ever had this many top builds under one building: the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction. A superb selection of automobilia and automotive concepts will be on hand, such as […]
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