Let’s face it, the way we drive is changing, and rapidly. Back in 2013, Lyft only had about two million monthly users on its app. Now, it sees around 23 million. Uber, which has its tech-savvy tentacles in everything from scooters to bikes to buses to freight trucks, sees around 75 million monthly users hailing rides through the app worldwide. The general sense in recent years has been that these apps and others like them would kill the car, or at least car ownership. But for those who like a personalized driving experience where they don’t have to worry about […]
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Paul Petrovich of Sacramento, California, won Best of Show for his 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Roadster during the 23rd Ironstone Concours D’Elegance September 28 at Ironstone Vineyards and Winery, near Murphys, California. Approximately 3,500 people attended, and 365 antique, classic and vintage motorcars, trucks, farm equipment, motorcycles and amphicars were shown and judged in 30 classes for vehicles 1973 vintage and earlier. The 100th anniversary of Bentley was celebrated, and American Motors AMXs, Hudsons and race cars were honored. Chris and Michelle Roth of Thousand Oaks, California, won the Hudson Class with their 1954 Hudson Italia. The oldest winning car […]
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Cars & Chronos, it’s a two hour gathering of exotic cars held once a month, generally on the 3rd Saturday. The parking area holds close to100 cars, the crowd and traffic are well controlled by staff. Hours are officially 9:00 and to 11:00 am, there is no cost to enter or attend. Hing Wa Lee Plaza is located at 1569 S. Fairway Drive, Walnut, CA. Hing Wa Lee Jewelers brings the finest selection of jewelry, timepieces, eyewear, and crystals from all over the globe to their European-styled boutique. For more than 50 years, people have known them for our […]
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Three Ford GTs were among the top five sales during the 12th annual Las Vegas Barrett-Jackson Auction at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort. This was also the first 100-percent No Reserve collector car and automobilia auction in almost a decade for the Scottsdale-based company. The top five CARS were a 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition (Lot #747), $1,540,000; 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider (#749), $368,500; 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider (#746), $330,000; 2005 Ford GT (#764); $324,500; and a 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition (#748), $324,500. In all, Barrett-Jackson sold 677 vehicles for $33.3-plus million, and more than 352 pieces […]
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Showcasing 150 collectible cars, from a rare 1903 Cadillac to debut vehicles including a 2020 Cadillac CT5, the inaugural Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance takes place October 25–28 in various venues around the city. The four-day event is the creation of Stuart Sobek, a 32–year veteran of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and other car shows throughout the world. “At a recent Pebble Beach, I asked myself, ‘Why not have an event at this high-end level in Las Vegas?’” says the long-time Las Vegas resident. The inaugural Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance distills the best of the shows he’s experienced. “It’s inspired by all […]
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Tacoma or Tundra, midsize or full size, V-6 or V-8, V-neck or button down? At first encounter, the smaller Tacoma exhales youth, adventure and “bring-it-on” fun, especially in the unmistakable Voodoo Blue TRD Pro model my son and I recently drove in Phoenix/ Scottsdale. In contrast, the brawny Tundra 4×4 has the demeanor of a work-ethic family-provider truck, although, equipped with the TRD Sport package and 4 WD as ours was, it’s also equal to off-the-jobsite thrills in backcountry, desert and other challenging terrain. Our model sported fetching but somewhat more traditional Barcelona Red livery. The “TRD” acknowledges the inspiration […]
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Post Photo Coverage South OC Cars and Coffee is the US’s largest weekly car meet that attracts a mix of 500-1000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4×4’s and motor cycles. No registration is required, spectators are welcome and we meet every Saturday, rain or shine! Every Saturday from 9am to 11am at The Outlets, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente. Strictly no entry before 8.30am! For additional details visit www.southoccarsandcoffee.com
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Scuderia Southwest, after a summer hiatus, held their restructured cars and coffee event, the Scottsdale Motorsports Gathering, on Saturday September 7 in the same location at the Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center. At over 800 cars the event had grown so large that it was becoming too hard to manage so the guys at Scuderia Southwest implemented a new club membership and limited the event to under 300 cars. Membership dues include not only access to the event, but to other planned club activities including drives and rallies, seminars and tech sessions, brunches and dinners, and special discounts. The event continues […]
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Mark the Date: The 9th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Returns To WestWorld Of Scottsdale November 2nd It’s the ultimate combination of things that go fast: cars and horses. It all comes roaring back to the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships taking place November 2nd at WestWorld of Scottsdale. And it’s only fitting that Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, returns to this signature Scottsdale event known as “The Best Polo Event in the World.” This is the 9th year of what has become the most attended single day polo event in the United States and once again there will […]
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Arizona has always been known as a paradise for auto enthusiasts. From wide freeways for commuters to cruising along the desert highways to heading up north on a motorcycle trip, Arizona offers up plenty of opportunities to get behind some kind of wheel with more ease than other locations. But for those who take their hobby of driving to the next level, Arizona is also an enviable location to rev your engines and flex your racing muscles. That’s what the people at APEX Motor Club have been promoting since they opened their doors earlier this year. APEX Motor Club, based […]
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A 20th anniversary and a homecoming: Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions celebrates both milestones as it returns to Scottsdale January 15 through 19, 2020. Located just south of the Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road, the 20-plus-acre site will offer clients and guests easy street access, ample parking, including valet service at the entrance, and five football-length white tents providing high visibility and weather protection. In addition, the centralized location in north Scottsdale ensures proximity to all Arizona Car week events, which bring the world to the Valley each January. “We are at the picture-perfect location for everything that has […]
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Luxury Auto Collection has partnered with Midwest Automotive Group to become the exclusive West Coast distributor for their LUXE and Executive Luxury Sprinter vans. This partnership comes at a most opportune time as Luxury Auto Collection continues to grow in multiple directions. Our clients have requested that we build these vans to replace standard large black SUVs for a variety of purposes: realty brokerage, team sport travel, personal executive travel and fleet livery. These spacious vans allow riders easy access with the reliability of a Mercedes-Benz Diesel chassis, known for its longevity and reduced operating costs. The Business Class Sprinters […]
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West Phoenix region represents a wealth of Opportunity Zones for development If you look around the Greater Phoenix area, it’s not hard to notice the massive growth from corner to corner. Whether it’s new retail developments or housing units in the southeast valley or the high rises going up in downtown Phoenix or the broadening freight corridor striking through the west valley, there’s plenty of growth potential in practically every industry. And now, many of these areas have been further enhanced by the creation of Opportunity Zone legislation, to provide even more benefits to desirable projects. The growth potential associated […]
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W.O. Bentley got a big birthday present during this, the centennial year of his great marque. The 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance awarded its Best of Show – one of the world’s most prestigious automotive accolades – to a 1931 Bentley 8 Litre Gurney Nutting Sports Tourer, owned by The Honorable Sir Michael Kadoorie of Hong Kong. On Sunday, August 18, the 88-year-old classic competed against 216 classic cars from 17 countries and 31 states on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach, the site of the world’s premier showcase of car elegance and performance. The honor succeeded a Class F-4 […]
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The 100th anniversary of Bentley, American Motors AMXs, Hudsons and race cars will be honored Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., during the 23rd Ironstone Concours D’Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards and Winery, 1894 Six Mile Road, just outside the historic gold-rush town of Murphys, California. Approximately 5,000 people are expected, and more than 325 antique, classic and vintage motorcars, trucks, farm equipment, motorcycles and amphicars will be shown and judged in 30 classes for vehicles 1973 and earlier. A Best in Show, Best in Class and special awards will be given. Judges designate a percentage of the cars […]
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A No Reserve 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition, 20 vehicles from The Vault Portfolio and the Jim Osterman Collection of 11 classic Corvettes highlight the 12th Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction, which returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, October 3–5. The Las Vegas edition of The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions® includes hundreds of collector vehicles and unique pieces of automobilia, nearly all offered at No Reserve. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring our Las Vegas Auction back to the Entertainment Capital of the World for the 12th consecutive year this October,” says Craig Jackson, chairman and […]
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The 9th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Races Into WestWorld Of Scottsdale November 2nd The unique combination of horses and horsepower is roaring back to the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships taking place November 2nd at WestWorld of Scottsdale. This is the 9th year of what has become the most attended single day polo event in the United States and once again all the favorite horsepower elements are returning plus new car clubs and novel vehicles on site. Annual favorites will be returning including car displays from Bentley Scottsdale, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, Sanderson Lincoln, Highline Autos, Earnhardt North Scottsdale Hyundai, […]
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Arizona’s construction spending finished off 2018 with a bang as it headed into the new year with its seventh-consecutive year of growth. Total construction spending came in around $1.33 billion, an aggressive growth rate of 5.4-percent increase from the previous year. That same good fortune has carried over into 2019 and can be seen in the Greater Phoenix area with a huge building boom affecting practically every major neighborhood. One company that’s taking advantage of this continued construction surge is Venn Construction, a valley-based commercial contractor that’s made major headway in everything from healthcare to sports venues. Started in 2010 […]
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Cars from three outstanding collections highlight the 11th Mecum Monterey Auction, August 15–17, which returns to the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa – Del Monte Golf Course, 1 Old Golf Course Road. More than 600-plus vehicles are expected on the docket. Gates open daily at 8 a.m., and the auction begins at 10 a.m. Sellers check-in is Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13 and 14, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The vehicles check-in is Thursday through Saturday, August 15–17 at 9 a.m. From the Gejeian Collection, the 1927 Ford “Dick Williams Roadster” (Lot #R461) is being offered. The red-on-brown 1953 […]
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Approximately 200 of the world’s finest collector cars will be judged and awarded in 29 classes during the 69th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Sunday, August 18, at The Lodge at Pebble Beach™, 1700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. Held on the famed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links, the Concours also hosts some of the world’s most anticipated concept cars and debuts. Celebrating its centennial year, Bentley, for example, will be revealing the 2020 Flying Spur. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is a contest of elegance, not speed, explains Kandace Hawkinson, spokeswoman for the event. “Vehicles at Pebble Beach are judged and […]
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Several thousand car lovers enjoyed the first Coyote Creek Concours d’Elegance, June 23, at Coyote Creek Golf Club in Morgan Hill, California. “It was a huge success. We had a wonderful offering of cars and vintage motorcycles on display,” says Steve Pedone, chairman of the event, known for its first two years as the Alameda Point Concours d’Elegance. Neal Kirkham of Saratoga, California, was awarded Best of Show for his 1934 Bentley 3.5-liter, helping to celebrate the great marque’s 100th anniversary this year. Larry Nannini, Pine Grove, received the Mayor’s Award for his 1933 Chrysler Imperial CL, and the Perpetual […]
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Four 1930s classics – one German and two American cars and a Swedish motorcycle – are among the 50 vehicles planned for the seventh-annual Carmel Mission Classic, Wednesday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., August 14, at the historic Carmel Mission Basilica, 3080 Rio Road in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The first, a 1930 Stutz Monte Carlo, features coachwork by Weymann. One of three known to exist, the car comes from the Los Angeles Driving Museum in Los Angeles. A 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual Windshield Phaeton with coachwork by LeBaron will appear from the San Francisco Academy of Art Auto Museum. Completing the ’30s car trio […]
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Concorso Italiano – the world’s largest celebration of Italian car design and performance – returns for its 34th year Saturday, August 17, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., at the Bayonet Blackhorse Golf Course in Seaside, California. The event celebrates the 50th anniversaries of the Ferrari 365 Dino and the DeTomaso Pantera. The 70th of the Abarth will also be marked. And, as part of the multi-year celebration of Alfa Romeo with Sports Car Market, three stellar models will be honored: Junio Zagato, Giulietta and Guilia Spider. Ten marques are judged at the Concorso: Alfa, DeTomaso, Ferrari, Fiat/Abarth, Lancia, Iso/Bizzarrini, Lamborghini, Maserati, Motorcycles […]
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In its 15th year, the Pebble Beach RetroAuto and the Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum presented by AIG and BridgePoint return to the ballrooms of The Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, California, August 15–17. The two events are held in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which culminates Monterey Car Week Sunday, August 18. A luxury marketplace for the automotive enthusiast, RetroAuto is a nonticketed event which offers collectibles, automobilia, auto parts, original poster art and posters, books and literature, fine art, photography, luxury items and technological tools from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 […]
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