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 […]
KEEP READING >
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 […]
KEEP READING >
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 […]
KEEP READING >
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 […]
KEEP READING >
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 […]
KEEP READING >
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 […]
KEEP READING >
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 […]
KEEP READING >
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 […]
KEEP READING >
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 […]
KEEP READING >
Bentley is introducing the all-new Continental GT Convertible. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Britain – and representing all Bentley knows about creating the world’s most stylish and elegant Grand Tourers – the GT Convertible is the very essence of the luxury brand. Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and Chief Executive, Bentley Motors, said: “Elegant understatement that forces you to look; engineering excellence you’ll take for granted – the extraordinary breadth of capabilities offered by the new Continental GT Convertible is unique and can only be offered by our noble British brand. We have been building luxury Grand Tourers since the company was […]
KEEP READING >
This January, and only at Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will you find an “X-Box,” “Transitions,” a “Fierce Fifty-Five” and a ʼ63 “Split-Window” –– even a “Twisted Mistress.” The 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, January 12–20, 2019, at WestWorld of Scottsdale, will feature a variety of high-quality and professionally built hot rods and Resto-Mods among a docket of more than 1,000 premium collectibles. Superlative customs have become extremely popular with knowing collectors, says Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Scottsdale-based Barrett-Jackson, which also produces annual auctions in Palm Beach, Florida; Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and Las Vegas, Nevada. […]
KEEP READING >
Porsche has unveiled the new 935 race car on the occasion of “Rennsport Reunion VI” at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in California. Featuring a body reminiscent of the legendary Porsche 935/78, the 700-horsepower competition vehicle will be produced in a limited number of 77 units. “This spectacular car is a birthday present from Porsche Motorsport to fans all over the world,” says Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Vice President Motorsport and GT Cars for Porsche AG. “Because the car isn’t homologated for any series, engineers and designers didn’t have to follow the usual rules and thus had freedom in the development.” The […]
KEEP READING >
The Most performance-oriented production R8 model ever With limited production at 10 units for the United States, each R8 Competition package is preconfigured with all the available Audi Sport performance parts and represents the brand’s most performance-oriented production R8 model ever produced. Optimized performance The R8 V10 plus Coupe Competition package offers drivers reduced vehicle weight and increased downforce over previous models. Through the use of titanium backing plates for the carbon ceramic brake pads, 2.2 pounds has been saved. The same 20 inch fully milled wheels, similar in design to that of the R8 GT4, represent another example of […]
KEEP READING >
Inspired by celebrated models and events from the company’s illustrious past, the Centenary Specification will feature on all Bentleys built at the factory in Crewe, England, between January and December 2019. Centenary badging, distinctive seat embroidery, unique treadplates and other special details will identify each car as part of the celebrations – ensuring they become true collectors’ items. Founded in 1919 by W.O. Bentley, the company has been guided by a simple principle: to build “a fast car, a good car, the best in its class”. Through decades of expertise and innovation, Bentley has designed, engineered and built the world’s […]
KEEP READING >
the pinnacle of Lamborghini V12 super sports cars Automobili Lamborghini unveiled the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ in a worldwide premiere during Monterey Car Week in California at “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering”. The distillation of extraordinary design, groundbreaking technologies and the ultimate in handling, performance and driver enjoyment, the Aventador SVJ creates pure driving perfection, taking the concept of a super sports car to a new dimension. The new Aventador SVJ, where SV historically stands for Superveloce – meaning ‘superfast’ – takes the ‘Jota’ suffix, denoting its track and performance superiority: the Aventador SVJ has already claimed its position as the […]
KEEP READING >
At Porsche Chandler, the storied marque continues its 70-year sports car legacy with vehicles for today’s enthusiast, such as the superlative Macan SUVs. On the southwest corner of Gilbert and Pecos roads, 1010 S. Gilbert Road, just north of the Santan 202 Freeway, the dealership is celebrating seven decades of Porsche sports cars this year as one of just eight Porsche Classic-certified dealers nationally. This distinction allows it to perform mechanical service and restoration, sell and have access to the company’s Classic parts bin and verify and document a Classic vehicle’s authenticity. A luxury setting consistent with one of the […]
KEEP READING >
The quickest, most powerful and most track-focused – yet road legal – Sports Series McLaren will make its dynamic world debut July 12 at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The arrival of the new 600LT, which is built to excel on roads and race circuits alike, marks both the beginning of the next chapter in the McLaren ‘Longtail’ (LT) story and the setting of a new benchmark for super-sportscar performance. “The new McLaren 600LT is our most extreme road-legal Sports Series model and possesses the optimised aerodynamics, increased power, reduced weight, track-focused dynamics and enhanced driver engagement that are […]
KEEP READING >
Porsche unveiled a thrilling concept as part of the 70th anniversary of its sports cars: the 911 Speedster Concept is a drivable vision of a particularly exciting open-top sports car. It links the very first Porsche 356 “No. 1” Roadster, which received its operating permit on June 8, 1948, with today’s Porsche cars. The purist concept and historically accurate execution of the 911 Speedster Concept clearly reflect the essence of the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer. All elements of the car emphasize a pure driving experience. The powertrain under the two-tone painted body of the concept is derived from current GT […]
KEEP READING >
Initially available as the BMW M850i xDrive variant, the coupe makes its return to the U.S. after 20 years and writes a new chapter in the luxury sports coupe’s story of outstanding performance, beautiful design and state of the art technology.
The new luxury sports coupe will be built at the BMW Dingolfing plant in Germany, home to BMW 7 Series sedan production. The number ‘8’ in the model name indicates the new vehicle’s high-ranking status within BMW’s product range. As in the past with the BMW Z8 and with the current BMW i8, it is reserved for exceptionally sporty […]
KEEP READING >
Later this year, Mercedes-AMG is extending its sports car portfolio with an attractive open-air model: the new AMG GT S Roadster. With this latest addition, the AMG GT family now has a dozen members: four two-door Coupes, three Roadsters, two customer sports racing cars and three four-door Coupes. The basis for the high Driving Performance of the new AMG GT S Roadster is the combination of a lightweight aluminum spaceframe, a Handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine, a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, a rear axle locking differential and a sport suspension with aluminum double wishbone axles. “With the AMG GT […]
KEEP READING >
When Rolls-Royce announced three years ago that it would launch Cullinan, it did so in the knowledge that its customers around the world had asked it to build “The Rolls-Royce of SUVs”, with luxury, performance and usability not seen before in the SUV market. Many of these customers were younger, very successful high-net-worth individuals who are heavily engaged in the experience economy, and wanted a Rolls-Royce that would take them to the ends of the Earth in ultimate luxury. Automotive mobility has always been a fast moving and dynamic business, with new concepts – such as SUVs – appearing with […]
KEEP READING >
The 2019 RS 5 Sportback represents the latest model in the highly successful Audi Sport family, with breakthrough 5-door coupe design and exceptional performance. “The Audi RS 5 Sportback is a completely new offer for our customers. Our progressive interpretation of a five-door high-performance coupe has neither a predecessor model nor a direct competitor,” says Michael-Julius Renz, managing director of Audi Sport GmbH, about the latest member of the RS family. “The Sportback offers the ultimate in functionality with maximum performance.” Powertrain and performance The 2.9 liter TFSI V6 biturbo engine delivers power, efficiency and distinct RS sound. The new […]
KEEP READING >
one of the most powerful and fastest production Maseratis ever Maserati reveals the first Levante built around a V8 engine at the New York International Auto Show. It is the Levante Trofeo, the ultimate Maserati of SUVs, capable of accelerating in style from 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of over 186 mph. The Levante Trofeo is equipped with one of the most powerful engines ever fitted in a Maserati. A 3.8-liter Twin Turbo V8 engine that has been engineered to perfectly mate with the Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System and delivers an astounding 590 hp […]
KEEP READING >
Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing establish new performance benchmarks on the water with the Cigarette Racing 515 Project ONE Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing are proud to mark 11 years of collaboration with the debut of the most impressive and innovative performance boat ever constructed by the iconic Miami-based boat manufacturer. Designed from the ground up using the latest technology and methodologies, the Cigarette Racing 515 Project ONE was inspired by the highly anticipated Mercedes-AMG Project ONE supersports car. Representing the ninth special edition boat created from this partnership, the Cigarette Racing 515 Project ONE is 51′ 5″ in length and features […]
KEEP READING >
