This past May, the Valley witnessed the grand opening of a revolutionary concept in luxury automotive storage known as Motor Vault. Founder, Vern Haugen, a seasoned real estate developer and connoisseur of fine automobiles, built this based on a personal need. As Haugen was downsizing his home, he encountered a familiar predicament—a scarcity of garage space for his cherished collection of vehicles. As he searched for a solution, he was intrigued by the existing toy garage concept, but envisioned more of a social country club like community. The primary objective was clear: offer centralized locations to store an array of toys […]
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Colonel Frank Milstead, a stalwart figure in Arizona law enforcement, is currently running for the position of Maricopa County Sheriff. Born and raised in Phoenix as a second-generation Arizonan, his roots in the community run deep. With a career spanning over 35 years in law enforcement, Milstead brings a wealth of experience, integrity, and a clear vision for positive change to the forefront of his campaign. Milstead’s journey in law enforcement began in 1985 at the Phoenix Police Department, where he embarked on a path of dedication and service. Rising through the ranks, he gained invaluable experience working in nearly […]
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Shooter’s World has opened a facility in Goodyear, joining the Peoria and Phoenix locations. The three premier firearm-education venues offer climate-controlled indoor shooting ranges, the largest selection of retail guns, ammunition and gun accessories in the country and diverse educational programs for new and experienced gun owners. Ranking Arizona–The Best of Arizona Business has listed the business as a Top 10 Indoor Entertainment Attraction in Arizona for the last seven years. “Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our ranges are well served and that customers have an experience enveloped in safety, education and entertainment,” says Chris Birchby, director of marketing […]
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A pristine 1934 Packard Twelve owned by the William Lyon Family was Best in Show at the 18th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, April 19–21. Presented by LPL Financial and IWC Schaffhausen, the event featured world-class cars and world-class car events celebrating the “Roaring ’20s and Glamorous ’30s,” including marques such as Bugatti, Duesenberg, Packard, Bentley and Rolls Royce. “The 2024 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance was a tremendous success, showcasing an unparalleled collection of classic and luxury automobiles against the stunning backdrop of La Jolla’s scenic coastline,” says Robert F. Kerner Jr., co-chairman of the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. The […]
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When Mercedes-AMG announced this new generation SL would be available with a 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged w/ hybrid assist motor, SL fans and AMG fans alike questioned what Mercedes-Benz was thinking. “Well maybe the 4 cylinder will be considerably less expensive?” we asked ourselves. While technically true, the SL 43 AMG is $31,400 cheaper than its bigger sister SL 55 AMG, and a considerable $73,100 cheaper than the SL 63 AMG. However, the SL 43 AMG is still a six figure car, our press demo was $125,835 with all the right options. We were skeptical this 4 cylinder, 2.0 […]
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The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial, will hold its 18th event the weekend of Friday, April 19, Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, 2024. This year the Concours will celebrate the “Roaring 20s and the Glamorous 30s,” with 170-plus meticulously restored automobiles and commemorative art by Concours artist Scott Jacobs. The two focal automotive events take place on Sunday, both beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 4 p.m.: the ticketed La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, in Ellen Browning Scripps Park, and the free La Jolla Motor Car Classic at the Concours, on streets adjacent to the park. […]
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Charity and camaraderie join on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., when the Jet Center Foundation hosts its annual AZ Jet Center charity hangar party to benefit Angel Flight West at Sawyer Aviation Private Hangar, 15035 North 73rd Street, in the Scottsdale Airpark. While enjoying exotic cars from local enthusiasts, charter and private jets, aviation enthusiasts, automotive aficionados and philanthropists will enjoy Chef Titina’s gourmet Argentinian food; an open bar featuring Corrido Tequila; a wine pull; silent auction offerings; and live music, Notes from Neptune. Attendees will also learn about the remarkable work by the event’s […]
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Live Betting, Local Horseracing, Local Horsepower, Live DJ’s, And More. The rich tradition of the Kentucky Derby, celebrating its 150th year, returns to Turf Paradise in North Phoenix on May 4th. The Stella Artois Derby DayClub is back. It’s the only Kentucky Derby Party in Arizona where fans can watch and wager on the Derby simulcast plus live, local horseracing taking place just a few yards away. The Stella Artois Derby DayClub: Presented by Sanderson Lincoln, is returning to Phoenix’s Turf Paradise Saturday, May 4th. Tickets are on sale now. The event is organized and produced by The Bentley Scottsdale […]
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The famed Allard J2X is back. If you’re looking to drive the Great Smoky Mountains or smoke the track or just admire automotive art in your garage, Roger Allard and his crew at Allard Motor Works in Montreal are keeping the legend alive for your driving excitement. “The J2X MkIII is a hand-crafted version of the famed British competition roaster that stirred crowds in Europe and North America in the early 1950s,” he says. “Our modern version integrates the latest technology into the original design to provide a safer, more comfortable and reliable vehicle than its predecessor, without compromising performance.” […]
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The Stella Artois Derby DayClub Presented By Sanderson Lincoln is May 4th At Turf Paradise. Live Betting, Local Horseracing, Live DJ’s, And More. Arizona’s best Kentucky Derby party Returns to Turf Paradise offering fans the only Kentucky Derby Party in Arizona where you can watch and wager on the Derby simulcast pus live, local horseracing just a few yards away. The Stella Artois Derby DayClub: Presented by Sanderson Lincoln, is returning to Phoenix’s Turf Paradise May 4th. The majority of the party tent seating is near the finish line at Turf Paradise, Arizona’s first sports franchise, allowing fans to see […]
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Highline Test Drives It takes approximately a decade or so before Land Rover introduces a “new” Range Rover. Sure the body is a bit sleeker, the interior a little nicer, and the size of the vehicle a bit larger, but in generations past they never truly felt like an all new vehicle. This generation of Range Rover however takes things to a whole new level. If you’re coming from the previous generation Range Rover, it is best to approach these new models as a whole new vehicle entirely. Styling ethos is carried over, but with a wide variety of new […]
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Crown Customs, a major player in the Arizona custom auto scene, is gearing up for a new road ahead. The Tucson-based facility is undergoing significant expansion, promising an enhanced experience for enthusiasts starting in the opening quarter of 2024. Additionally, the year holds exciting racing ventures across the state, reinforcing Crown Customs’ position as a dynamic competitor in the automotive customization scene. Marketing Director Chris Loa revealed plans for a new 7,000 square foot extension dedicated to building restorations. The space will significantly enhance the Crown Customs restoration department, equipped with new lifts, a paint booth, and expanded assembly capabilities. […]
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Located just off a strip of highway in Maricopa, APEX Motor Club stands as a testament to the epitome of exclusivity, luxury, and a shared passion for high-performance automobiles. APEX offers its members a host of amenities and privileges, creating an unparalleled experience in the world of motorsports. With a cap of 425 members, APEX preserves the exclusivity of the club, ensuring optimal track conditions for members, their families, and friends. Over 70% sold out, the club promises an intimate environment where members can enjoy not only the premier facility but also special events, private collections, VIP experiences, preferred rates […]
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The SEMA Show serves as the leading trade exhibition designed to support the growth and success of small businesses. This exclusive event allows manufacturers of automotive specialty equipment to showcase their offerings alongside automotive manufacturers, unveiling new and innovative products while facilitating connections with industry buyers from across the globe. The SEMA Show attracted 150,000+ attendees in 2023, solidifying its status as the leading annual exhibition for the specialty-equipment industry and one of the most well-attended trade events in North America. The 2023 SEMA Award winners are as follows: SEMA Car of the Year: Ford Mustang SEMA Fullsize Truck of the […]
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Ringbrothers, the world-renowned custom car builder and parts manufacturer, has unveiled its latest creation at the 2023 SEMA Show – “PARAMOUNT,” a 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. Engineered from the ground up, PARAMOUNT embodies the quality and coachwork Ringbrothers is known for, shattering expectations of aesthetics and driving performance from one of the most storied luxury brands in the world. Every part of PARAMOUNT was created to showcase its impeccable design and performance capabilities. The original bodywork was retained and stripped to bare metal, with the smallest imperfections hand-corrected before the application of BASF Glasurit’s “White as Fluff” finish. With […]
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Craig Lieberman deserves a lot of credit for the “Fast & Furious” movies. Look for him lower on the end credits, though, than the late Paul Walker, the vibrant young star of the popular car flicks, which represented a hard shift in American car culture more than 20 years ago. Technical advisor on the first two (of ten) “Fast & Furious” movies by Universal Pictures, Lieberman starred big time, with a significant role in curating and compiling the tuner cars featured in those films. These “tuner” cars have components and modifications to make them faster. Beginning with the first film in […]
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With the recent news of AMG’s downsizing from their iconic V8 signature, the future success of the brand will fall on the experience the new EV vehicles can provide. Evolution of the German auto tuner from bespoke coachwork levels of personalization to customers of Mercedes-Benz road cars, to in house performance division of Mercedes-Benz products, comes the next chapter in the company’s long history, battery technologies and electric performance development. Our week with the 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE AMG gave us plenty of time to experience the genesis of the EV AMG line. We went into our week with the EQE […]
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Some of the most compelling automobiles in Arizona will be on full display at the 12th annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Taking Stick Resort, Saturday November 4th at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Tickets and tables are on sale now at www.thepoloparty.com. This year the event welcomes the 2023 All-Porsche Grand Display, including a Best of Show People’s Choice Award. It’s an opportunity to not only see stunning Porsche automobiles, but also to see how they measure up based on votes from attendees and expert panel of judges. Of course, all the fan favorite automobile displays are back including cars […]
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The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Talking Stick Resort will be nothing short of extraordinary with new elements and fan favorites as the event celebrates horsepower on four wheels AND four legs. Indeed, the event anticipates the most car displays in its 12-year history. America’s most attended polo event happens Saturday November 4th at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Tickets, tables, and tents are on sale now at www.ThePoloParty.com It’s the ideal location to take a look at stunning Bentley automobiles from the title sponsor, Bentley Scottsdale. Longtime sponsor and supporter Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction returns. They will […]
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A Mercedes-Benz 1937 540 K Special Roadster was judged Best of Show at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and a 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta, offered at Bonhams Quail Lodge, topped all auction sales at $30.25 million during 2023 Monterey Car Week in August. Owned by Jim Patterson of the Patterson Collection in Louisville, Kentucky, the Pebble Beach Concours-winning Mercedes-Benz roadster is one of just three similar cars surviving and represents the consecutive year an RM Restoration car has won Best in Show. With this podium, Mercedes-Benz now has 10 Bests, most in event history; prior to this, Bugatti and […]
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When searching for the best method to keep the paintwork on a vehicle looking as bright and fresh as the day it was sprayed, two products come to mind, PPF and ceramic coating. But there’s a common misconception sprouting in a debate comparing the two over which one is better. However, it’s time to set the record straight. Because it’s not about whether PPF is better than ceramic coating or vice versa, it’s about understanding the significant differences between them and discovering that you get the absolute best experience when paired together, like aged whiskey and prime-cut beef. The Differences […]
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A 1931 Duesenberg Model J Weymann “TaperTail” Speedster was selected Best in Show at the 17th La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty and Panerai, April 21, 22 and 23 at Ellen Scripps Browning Park above La Jolla Cove. The winning owner is the William Lyon Family. This was the best-attended event yet, with 8,800 guests and 128 cars for the ticketed La Jolla Concours and more than 15,000 visitors for the free La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Motor Car Classic held on Saturday. Also concurrent events, the Motor Car Classic showed 43 Ferraris and Porsches […]
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McLaren Scottsdale has been named McLaren, the Americas Retailer of the Year 2022, announced at McLaren Automotive’s annual Global Retailer Conference at its headquarters in Woking, UK, on April 25th. Representatives from each of McLaren Automotive’s 102 retailers attended the conference between April 24 and 26, meeting with McLaren Automotive’s CEO Michael Leiters for a detailed look at the brand’s future model line-up and business strategy. This is the seventh year of the McLaren Retailer of the Year awards, recognized around the world as a gold standard of supercar customer service and retail business administration. To determine each winner, McLaren […]
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Where Savile Row meets Park Avenue. Aston Martin proudly opens the doors to Q New York, its first ultra-luxury flagship on 450 Park Avenue, in New York City. The new location brings the highest levels of the iconic British brand’s bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin to North America for the very first time, providing the most sophisticated luxury specification experience available anywhere in the world. The first-of-its-kind landmark location forms a key pillar of Aston Martin’s ultra-luxury brand and customer experience strategy, with the commitment to provide the very best possible environment for its most discerning clients to create […]
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