Chevrolet has introduced one of the most capable drop-tops on the market: the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. With at least 625 horsepower, and 635 pound-feet of torque, the Z06 is also the most powerful convertible ever produced by Chevrolet. “The Z06 Convertible is a world-class supercar in every sense,” said Mark Reuss, executive vice president, Global Product Development. “Only a handful of convertibles in the world bring more than 600 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. Even fewer can match the advanced technologies, aerodynamic design, and visceral driving experience of the Z06 Convertible.” This is the first Z06 Convertible offered […]
KEEP READING >Every M3 model produced has been offered with a convertible option and many people have been waiting patiently for the M4 to offer a similar choice. Fortunately, that wait is over. Introducing the 2015 BMW M4 Convertible. The high-end German automaker has been busy this year – already unveiling heavily redesigned 3/4 Series models and M3 Sedan/M4 Coupes – but it appears that they may have saved the best for last. Officially introduced at the 2014 New York Auto Show, the M4 Convertible is an impressive piece of machinery to say the least. Overview The new M4 shares many of […]
KEEP READING >Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled the Ghost Series II to the world at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Ghost: Contemporary Rolls-Royce luxury Since its launch in 2009, Ghost has become the ultimate symbol of success for leading entrepreneurs across the globe. Winning critical media and customer acclaim and driving the company to four consecutive historic sales records, Ghost has led a new, younger generation of highly successful men and women to Rolls-Royce ownership; a key pillar in the marque’s highly successful sustainable growth strategy. Ghost is a thoroughly contemporary representation of Rolls-Royce luxury – perfectly balancing effortless dynamism and modern luxury […]
KEEP READING >The history of the supercar can be traced back to the 1960’s when Aston Martin, Ferrari and even Ford began offering 150 MPH vehicles. Jaguar, Lamborghini and Mercedes also vied for supercar fame during this time. Although it is difficult to say what the first true super car was, many experts feel that the Ford GT40 (released in 1965) was the first car worthy of the name. Since that time, technology has advanced quickly and brought with it a host of new manufacturers. Just last month, the Hennessey Venom GT reached 270 MPH. Many people were left thinking that this […]
KEEP READING >Stylistically self-assured presence, exclusive appointments and refined sportiness – the new S-Class Coupe from Mercedes- Benz combines the classic proportions of a large, sporty coupe with modern luxury and state-of-the art technology. As a world premiere, the breathtaking two-door coupe includes a touchpad as standard and can be optionally equipped with a head-up display. Available expressive headlamps, each featuring 47 Swarovski crystals, produce a uniquely striking appearance. “As exclusive as it gets – the ultimate in aesthetic sportiness”, stresses Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management, Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars. “The breathtaking design of the Concept S-Class Coupe […]
KEEP READING >The Targa has returned. Unveiled last month in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show, the Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S combine the classic 1960s Targa design with innovative roof technology and today’s luxury sports car performance. In the tradition of the original 1965 Targa, the new models feature the distinctive Targa roof bar, a movable front roof section and a wraparound rear window. More conveniently, however, this roof segment can be opened and closed by button, and the automatic roof system easily stows the top behind the rear seats. “The combination of the wide body, […]
KEEP READING >Celebrities and celebrity vehicles join a star docket of 1,400 collector cars, an expected 200,000-plus car fans, approximately 270 vendors and unprecedented FOX Network television coverage at the 43rd-annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Collector Car Auction, Jan. 12–19, 2014. For the first time in its permanent facility at WestWorld of Scottsdale, the weeklong Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, starts up Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, with Family Value Day, beginning a week of lifestyle events for everyone, including fashion shows, live demonstrations, ride ‘n drive events with Ford and GM, celebrity sightings and live music. The following evening, Monday, Jan. 13, is the annual Opening Night Gala, with a […]
KEEP READING >A candid interview with Addison Brown, owner of Brown’s Classic Autos, about the thrill of the business and the passion that has lead to the success at Brown’s. In the world of Scottsdale car enthusiasts, Brown’s Classic Autos and Corvettes just seem to go hand-in-hand. It was right here in Brown’s showroom this past January that GM and Jay Leno unveiled the 2014 Corvette Stingray and its brilliantly redesigned C-7 body. So we weren’t too surprised when we learned that Addison and her team now own one of the most rare Corvettes on the plant…an unrestored, museum-quality, 1953 Corvette with […]
KEEP READING >Land Rover is extending customer appeal of its family of luxury SUV vehicles with the launch of a new long wheelbase Range Rover and the addition of an exclusive specification – the Range Rover Autobiography Black. The first Range Rover long wheelbase in 20 years, this new model will cater for a growing group of consumers looking for the ultimate SUV, and an alternative to the traditional long wheelbase saloon cars in this segment. Clever packaging has increased rear legroom by 7.3 inches for rear seat passengers and boosted recline to 17 degrees with the executive seating package to provide […]
KEEP READING >The S65 AMG is the only high-performance 12-cylinder automobile from a German premium manufacturer – and it’s a car with a pedigree: the first generation of the S65 AMG was launched in 2005, with the second generation being produced from 2006 until 2013. Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH: “Soon after the successful launch of the S63 AMG, we are unveiling the new S65 AMG. Supreme exclusivity and incomparable dynamism provide the guarantee of a high fascination potential. With the third generation of the S65 AMG, we offer our loyal and discerning V12 customers a […]
KEEP READING >The legendary Ghibli is headed out West, fast. Named for a hot Mediterranean wind, the four-door grand tourer from the company of the Trident recently debuted at the Shanghai Motor Show, and Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati should have its floor models in November, with ordered vehicles arriving in December, says J.B. Saunders, Maserati brand manager for the Penske Automotive Dealership, 6825 E. McDowell Road. The third-generation Ghibli recalls the superb Giorgetto Giugiaro-styled car that the Modena-based company produced from 1967 through 1973 –– one of the great sports cars ever. The new executive sedan will be sportier than the larger flagship Quattroporte, […]
KEEP READING >It’s no accident that when you log on to the website of Diko Sulahian’s Wholesale Tire and Wheel Corp., you hear a song by Grammy-award winning singer Bruno Mars. Mars is known for his flashy yet tasteful style, and his “joyous, idiosyncratic, and utterly contemporary” music. It’s no accident because those same words can be used to describe the wheels that Diko conceives, designs, promotes, sells and uses on his own cars. For the man who fell in love with cars in his native Lebanon, where his father was in the tire business, he knew what he wanted to do […]
KEEP READING >The C-X17 — Jaguar’s first ever sports crossover concept vehicle — debuted with great flair just a few weeks ago at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. To be produced at a new production facility in England, the sedan introduces the company’s aluminum monocoque structure — the future, overall, of the Jaguar brand. Modular and scalable, the innovative architecture is high-strength, lightweight and extremely stiff. The structure is also environmentally friendly as the new high-strength alloy will be made from almost 100-percent recycled raw material. The new four-seat sports crossover, available globally in 2015, combines the excitement of a […]
KEEP READING >Jay Leno was seen on the lawns of the August 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance; so was a future star, the Acura NSX Concept. The next generation of the luxury sports car had debuted earlier this year in the United States at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, Detroit. “This further evolution of the Acura NSX Concept design is remarkably true to the original concept styling,” said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president of Automobile Operations for American Honda Motor Co. Inc., at the January show. “We’re making great progress in delivering on the expectations we created a year ago, […]
KEEP READING >“Race track emotion direct to the road”: That’s how the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse is being touted by the savvy car people at Automobili Lamborghini, Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. Performance enthusiasts will be the first to see the all-wheel-drive supercar publicly at the 65th Frankfurt International Motor Show, Sept.10–22. “It delivers high performance and brings the fascination of motor racing to the street-legal world,” says the company of the Squadra Corse. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Lamborghini offers a number of the world’s luxury super sports cars through more than 120 dealerships worldwide. These include this year’s debut, […]
KEEP READING >The Cadillac CTS-V Sedan continues its fast-paced ways in 2014. With the fabulous supercharged 6.2L V-8, you can move ahead of just about anyone either with a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. Rated at 556 horsepower and 551 lb.-ft. of torque, the engine is the most powerful in Cadillac’s history, connected to an intercooled Eaton Twin Vortices Series™ (TVS™) supercharger, with twin four-lobe rotors twisted 160 degrees. “Typical superchargers feature three lobes twisted 60 degrees,” Cadillac explains. “The fourth lobe and greater helix profile, when combined with unique air inlet and outlet ports, create smoother, more efficient airflow […]
KEEP READING >Blending innovative design, advanced technology and versatility, the 2014 Audi A7 model line includes the all-new Audi RS 7. Act quickly when you see one: They’ll be moving fast. Debuted at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Audi RS 7 is the most powerful RS ever offered in the U.S. The five-door sedan is fitted with the twin-turbo TFSI V-8 engine, producing a potent 560 hp — a reported 133.3 percent more than the average for sedans. This delivers 0–60 mph in just 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. Maximum torque is 516 […]
KEEP READING >Presence and Power: The new BMW 4 Series Coupe. The fourth generation of BMW’s sporty mid-size is larger in width and wheelbase than the BMW 3 Series Coupe, and it rides lower to the road. BMW’s short overhangs, an extended hood, the signature double-kidney grille, twin circular headlights, a large upfront air intake, drag-reducing air breathers and a lowered rear: All provide ties to the previous Coupe generation while affirming the uniqueness of the new. Moving Forward The two-door will be available with a high-performance six-cylinder in-line for the BMW 435i Coupe; a four-cylinder in the BMW 428i Coupe; and […]
KEEP READING >007 will get his man— and women— much quicker with the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. Excepting the company’s 700-horsepower One-77 hypercar, this is the fastest street Aston Martin yet — celebrating 100 years of the great marque. The new AM28 all-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve V-12 doesn’t stop until 205 mph, delivering 565 bhp at 6,750 rpm and 457 lb/ft peak torque at 5,750 rpm. With low-rev performance also improved from the previous Vantage, the torque curve has both flattened and fattened, says Aston Martin — significantly improving driveability compared with the former V-8 Vantage S. Among the […]
KEEP READING >Three engineering priorities — “Intelligent Drive,” “Efficient Technology” and “Essence of Luxury” — propel the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class to a higher level of automotive excellence. “As with every generation before it, the customers expect the new S-Class to set standards across the board to retain its accolade as ‘the best automobile in the world,’” says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “Rather than being about safety or aesthetics, power or efficiency, comfort or dynamism, our aspirations were ‘the best or nothing’ in every respect,” he adds. “No other car […]
KEEP READING >The all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport — the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever — debuted at the New York International Auto Show in March. The new model, developed with the 2013 Range Rover, joins the flagship Range Rover Evoque models to form a strong triumvirate for the luxury Land Rover marque. The new Range Rover Sport retains its all-terrain capability and offers technological, stylistic and functional advances, including an optional 5+2 third-row seating for occasional use. The new aluminum unibody produces a weight savings of approximately 800 pounds compared with the steel unibody on a full-frame chassis […]
KEEP READING >In their state-of-the-art facility in Scottsdale, you could say Walt and Addison Brown are living their dream. From a small garage just a few years ago to 18,600 square feet today, the Browns have combined their passion for cars with a commitment to superior quality, unsurpassed attention to detail and dedication to customer service. The result is a thriving business that has captured the attention of classic car enthusiasts across the country. The new space has also allowed for the expansion of services the company can offer, evolving from the original concept of buying, restoring and selling classic cars to […]
KEEP READING >Coming fast, and soon — the F12berlinetta, the quickest Prancing Horse road car ever. “This car is a technical marvel,” said Gary Simon, sales manager for Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati, during the supercar’s Valley debut, March 2, at Silverleaf Country Club in north Scottsdale. Overseen by General Manager John Schlitt, the dealership, 6825 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale, is part of the worldwide Penske Automotive Group. Collaboratively designed by the Ferrari Style Centre and Pininfarina, the F12berlinetta, Ferrari’s replacement for the 599 GTB, was first shown to the public, March 6, 2012, at The Geneva International Motor Show. Immediately, admirers noted the aerodynamic […]
KEEP READING >For over 20 years, Luxor Auto Group has been incorporating its refined style into luxury and exotic vehicles. Their newest endeavor, Couture Customs, a unique concept luxury boutique, mixing customized exotic automobiles and fashion in one breathtaking 14,000 sq ft designer showroom, opens in Scottsdale February 15th. In high fashion, Couture refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing; a couture garment is made specifically for the wearer’s measurements and body stance. Couture Customs takes the same couture approach when custom fitting and customizing a vehicle for the most discriminating owner. Buyers like Alicia Keys, who just picked up her […]
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