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 >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 >“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 >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 […]
KEEP READING >Holy Bat-Auction! No joke or Joker: Barrett-Jackson returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale, Jan. 13–20, 2013. The 42nd Scottsdale edition of “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” will bring to the block 1,200-plus classics, exotics, muscle cars, hot rods, resto-mods and contemporary collectibles — almost all at No Reserve. And the original Batmobile. This will be the last Scottsdale auction in the big top tent, as next year’s event will be held in a new 120,000-square-foot permanent structure, now under construction at WestWorld. SPEED will broadcast over 40 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction, Tuesday through […]
KEEP READING >Ferruccio Lamborghini, Sant’Agata Bolognese, Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster, Beli Merdovic Hats off, and tops down, to the House of the Raging Bull. Fifty years ago next year, industrialist and car enthusiast Ferruccio Lamborghini, annoyed with his treatment at Ferrari, released the now legendary 350 GT. This year, on Nov. 12, 2012, the magicians from Sant’Agata Bolognese released, on line, the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster — what the company is calling a new world standard for open-top luxury super sports cars. Consistent with Lamborghini’s high-performance tradition, the car celebrates the great Aventador, a trophy-winning bull from Spanish bullfighting some […]
KEEP READING >The sixth-generation Maserati Quattroporte is coming — lighter, longer, stronger. The 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will debut in January at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, Detroit, with sales of the luxury sports sedan scheduled for spring in Europe and summer in the United States. “I’m very excited about the car,” says Gary Simon, sales manager at Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati-Lotus, a Penske Automotive Dealership, 6825 E. McDowell Road. “With the production of the first Quattroporte in 1963, Maserati introduced the world to the concept of a four-door sports sedan, a car that combined the looks, speed and handling of a sports […]
KEEP READING >Inspired by the SLS AMG GT3 race car — already a winner in 37 races this year — the 2014-MY SLS AMG Black Series from Mercedes-AMG combines superlative design, driving dynamics and lightweight construction. To be released mid-year, the fifth Black Series model weighs 3,417 pounds while delivering a power/weight ratio of 5.49 lb/hp — the best by far of all AMG Black Series vehicles to date. The lighter-weight AMG 6.3-liter V-8 generates 622 horsepower at 7,400 rpm and 468 lb/ft of torque at 5,500 rpm. Zero to 60 mph is accomplished in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of […]
KEEP READING >Recently, Highline Autos had the opportunity to interview Diko Sulahian, the owner of WTW Corp. just weeks in advance of the 2012 SEMA Show. Diko was gracious enough to share his thoughts on the challenges and successes his wheel company has seen as they celebrate their 15th year in this industry, and look forward with us at the direction he sees for high-end wheels in the future. What was the first car you fell in love with as a kid? A Trans Am, which I was never able to convince my father to buy me. He said, “it was too […]
KEEP READING >The Viper is back, with more sting and stryke than ever. Revealed in April at the New York International Auto Show, Chrysler Corporation’s two-seat sportscar, first produced in 1992, will be available in two 2013 models: the SRT Viper and the SRT Viper GTS. The Auburn Hills, Mich.-based company’s Street and Racing Technology division creates the flagship Viper and other high-performance vehicles. In June, the first production-model 2013 SRT Viper GTS was auctioned for $300,000 at Barrett-Jackson’s Orange County to benefit The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. The two models will be hand built at the Conner Avenue Assembly […]
KEEP READING >Performance, luxury, craftsmanship, engineering and technology: The Bentley EXP 9 F SUV should soon be available at Bentley Beverly Hills, an O’Gara Coach Company, 8833 W. Olympic Blvd. Bentley unveiled its concept Sport Utility Vehicle at the Geneva International Salon d’Auto in March; at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in April; in England at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, June 29 to July 1, in Crewe, the operations home for Bentley; and at the Concours d’Elegance, Pebble Beach, in August. When it appears, the EXP 9 F SUV will offer world-class luxury and all-terrain capability — a Grand Touring Bentley as appropriate […]
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