More than 10,000 hot rod fans are expected to attend the Goodguys 23rd Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals at WestWorld of Scottsdale November 20–22, 2020. Showcasing 2,000-plus hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, and trucks, the event is organized by Pleasanton, California-based Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the world’s largest hot rodding group, with 70,000-plus active members. Presented by Barrett-Jackson, the Southwest Nationals has been planned with local police and fire departments as well as health and safety officials to ensure safety and cleanliness while maintaining the signature Goodguys atmosphere. WestWorld encompasses 270 acres and has 120,000-plus square feet of indoor […]
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A total of 442 vehicles brought $23.5-plus million, 349 pieces of automobilia sold for more than $634,000 and $845,000 was raised from three charity cars during the first Barrett Jackson Fall Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, October 22–24. The bidders, consignors and invited guests who attended thanked Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, for the health and safety measures the Scottsdale-based company took in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. An online and global TV audience also experienced the sale of the 100-percent No Reserve docket. Event sales totaled $24.9-plus million. “We’re so thankful for the bidders, consignors and guests […]
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Luxury conveyance is no longer confined to an urban environment. As Rolls-Royce clients the world-over seek to conquer the most challenging terrains and enjoy life’s most enriching experiences, they wish to pursue this unbounded access in ultimate luxury. Enter Rolls-Royce Cullinan, taking the marque’s patrons to the edge of adventure in uncompromised luxury. Cullinan is Rolls-Royce as it’s never been seen before. Effortless, everywhere, Cullinan takes the world in its stride and takes visionaries and explorers on the epic adventures they dare to undertake. Now, adventure awaits as “the Rolls-Royce of SUVs” embarks on an expedition completely off the beaten […]
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You get track time; thousands of children get your help. The 9th annual SportTruckRV High Performance Driving Experience returns to Apex Motor Club in Maricopa October 17 to benefit Childhelp®. Once again sponsored by SportTruck RV and organized by Track Rekord, the ticketed event will benefit the national organization that helps abused, neglected and at-risk children. Founded in 1959 by Paradise Valley residents, Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, the Scottsdale-based nonprofit has helped more than 10 and a half million children. “This is a rare opportunity for nonmembers to experience this private venue. Apex is providing access to the facility free […]
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Polo and horsepower are returning to Scottsdale in an exciting, innovative, and socially distanced setting. The producers who created the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships a decade ago are back this year with the Stella Artois Scottsdale Polo Classic Presented by Ketel One, November 7th at WestWorld of Scottsdale. This year’s event is open air and closely follows social distance guidelines in response to COVID-19. It’s a new way to put the social in social distancing. The producers carefully crafted a plan for an event that is both exciting and prudent and it was approved by the City of Scottsdale. This […]
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Two McLarens, a Lexus LFA, a 2018 Ford GT and a ‘Holy Grail’ 1970 Plymouth HEMI ’Cuda lead more than 500 collectibles, all offered at No Reserve, into WestWorld of Scottsdale October 22–24 for the 2020 Fall Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions. To help maintain recommended social distancing guidelines, the live event will primarily be limited to bidders, consignors and their guests. “We wanted to do things right, with our guests’ health and safety being at the forefront,” says Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson. “Much time and effort was put into evaluating the different issues that presented […]
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Aston Martin has revealed the AMR-C01 Racing Simulator, the ultimate luxury home simulator for drivers who want to compete in the virtual or the real world and the first of its kind to be offered by the British marque. AMR-C01 is the first product to be borne of a new partnership between Aston Martin and British technology company, Curv Racing Simulators. Designed by Aston Martin and engineered by Curv, the AMR-C01 has a lightweight carbon fibre monocoque and utilises the latest technology to provide a fully immersive driving experience for the home user. The seating position mirrors that of the […]
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A new time for Bugatti In collaboration with Jacob & Co. Bugatti embarks into a new era: the partnership between the French manufacturer of hyper-sportscars Bugatti and the New York & Geneva-based, leading supplier of highly complex timepieces Jacob & Co. not only unites two companies that have always valued innovative design, but who have passionately expanded the boundaries of what is mechanically possible. Now both pioneers will create a range of exclusive Bugatti branded products together. Jacob Arabov, founder of Jacob & Co., compares the sensation aroused by his sophisticated timepieces with the same adrenaline rush that is unleashed […]
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“Porsche Drive” is the new brand umbrella for monthly and short-term mobility access With an increased focus on consumer choice in an age of new mobility models, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today introduced a monthly Single-Vehicle Subscription (SVS) program in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Phoenix, and San Diego. This program offers members access to a single Porsche model for one or three months, for an all-inclusive fee, starting September 25. The new option coincides with the expansion of its existing monthly Multi-Vehicle Subscription and Rental programs to Los Angeles, the largest city yet to host the programs. Porsche is […]
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Rock legend and Valley resident Alice Cooper will help transport automotive fans to the Roaring ’20s and beyond for the 4th Camelback Motor Show November 1. The virtual event will be aired on YouTube and Facebook in conjunction with lead sponsor Hagerty Insurance Agency LLC, the world’s largest provider of collector car insurance. To celebrate great vehicles of the early part of the 20th century, the Camelback Motor Show is calling for all pre-war-era cars that are either restored to factory specifications or completely unrestored for the Preservation Class (with required eligibility information). “In its fourth event, the Camelback Vintage […]
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The construction industry has always been one that is changing and evolving. But with the recent economic stress around COVID-19, the sector has become even more fluctuating. Regardless of pandemics or certain economic situations, there are always changes occurring. As the world around us shifts, so goes construction. Venn Construction has seen its fair share of change in the commercial construction industry. Over time, we’ve had to look inward and reasses what our goals are and how we want to move forward as a partner to our clients. When Venn purchased the Arizona branch of RJM Construction in 2015, owner […]
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Bang & Olufsen is raising the bar in luxurious cinematic experiences with the launch of the Beovision Harmony 88-inch TV – Bang & Olufsen’s most luxurious and immersive TV experience that features not only the world’s first 88-inch 8K OLED TV, but also the largest OLED screen ever created from LG Electronics. “We are bringing together the best of artisanship and the bleeding edge of display technology. Our customers tell us that they want the ultimate in cinematic and immersive experiences with a design that adds to the décor rather than disrupts it. This is exactly what we are bringing […]
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Bentley is offering a ground-breaking new Three-Dimensional Wood rear door trim for the first time, launched today for the all-new Flying Spur. Three-Dimensional Wood is a world-first for the automotive sector – a striking, diamond-shaped pattern enhanced with a three-dimensional surface finish machined directly into the wood. The new option is one of the unique veneer choices from the Bentley Mulliner ‘Collections’ and forms a contemporary luxury design statement, bringing tactility to the natural beauty of wood. Each rear door and quarter panel is handcrafted from a single block of sustainable American Walnut or American Cherry timber, in a harmonious […]
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The coveted Inde Motorsports Ranch Challenge Series recently just finished its 6th season. Competing in varying car and motorcycle groups the competition is strong and the comradiare is even stronger. The IMR team is looking forward to record numbers for season 7 as the series begins to approach triple digit entries. For more information on the series and how you can be a part of it, reach out to Race Director Adam Powell. Adam@indemotorsports.com Closed Wheel Overall Podium 1st Place – J. Bradford Jr. 2nd Place – L. Loftin 3rd Place – M. Balocco Open Wheel Overall Podium 1st Place […]
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If you’ve driven through downtown Phoenix lately, or for that matter, any part of the Greater Phoenix area that has seen major commercial growth, you’ve probably noticed a growing trend of mixed-use buildings being developed. Some have the typical modern look and feel with lots of glass, sharp silhouettes, first floor shops and offices, and upstairs apartments. And while they may be nice to look at, they might leave you a little uninspired. Matt Hargis, president of property development at Point B, was determined that this would not be the case for his latest development project. Point B, an integrated […]
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DBX is the first Aston Martin to be “Made in Wales” Just over four years since Aston Martin announced its investment in a brand new manufacturing facility at St Athan in Wales, the first Aston Martin to be “Made in Wales” has been driven off the production line. The culmination of an extensive development program that began with virtual development stretching back to 2015 and physical testing in Wales in 2018, DBX signals a new era in Aston Martin’s pursuit to deliver exceptional performance, style and usability in a segment previously unexplored by the world-famous manufacturer. Bringing both the versatility […]
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You can win a 2020 760-horsepower Mustang Shelby GT500. For this year’s annual sweepstakes, the Shelby American Collection in Boulder, Colorado, is offering a fully equipped Shelby GT500. Time moves fast, too: The deadline for the drawing for this instant collectible is September 5, 6 p.m. MDT. The drawing takes place at the museum, 5020 Chaparral Court, an hour later. Liveried in magnificent Ford Performance Blue, the supercar features the 5.2L Supercharged Cross Plane Crank V-8, dual-clutch transmission with launch control and The Carbon Fiber Track Package with exposed carbon fiber wheels, carbon fiber instrument panel, GT4 track wing and […]
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McLaren and Gulf Oil International Ltd have today announced a multi-year strategic partnership which will see Gulf, one of the most iconic brands in the world, partner with world-famous luxury supercar company McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Racing team. The partnership reunites two renowned brands that have a long-standing and successful history together and symbolizes a united ambition to use both brands’ innovation and class-leading capabilities to refine a winning formula, both on the track and on the road. Gulf’s link with McLaren started in 1968 and continued until the end of the 1973 season, with Gulf and McLaren enjoying […]
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Here are two winning reasons to visit Knoxville, Iowa, this summer: one, to visit The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, and second, to pick up your 2020 Torch Red Z51 Corvette and drive it home accompanied by great memories of “The Sprint Car Capital of the World.” The sweepstakes is a fundraiser for the museum, One Sprint Capital Place, the world’s only museum dedicated to promoting the future of sprint car racing and preserving the sport’s history. To enter, visit WinaZ51Corvette.com. The drawing is Saturday, August 15, and you don’t have to be present to win. If […]
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Automobili Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group present the worldwide premiere of ‘Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63’, the Tecnomar fleet’s new motor yacht available in a limited edition in reference to Lamborghini’s 1963 foundation. Performance, driving pleasure, attention to quality and details, emotion: these are the emotive features combined within the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, thanks to innovative engineering solutions and a distinct design unique to shared Italian style and tradition. This motor yacht project, developed by The Italian Sea Group, started with several collaborative sessions with the contribution of Lamborghini’s Centro Stile and inspiration from the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37: […]
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The 2019-2020 APEX Motor Club Member Only Race Series season culminated in multiple class winners including Radical Spec, GT2, GT3, Prototype, Aerial Atom and Formula Mazda. An incredible first season for the brand new club as well as its drivers, families and teams! We look forward to seeing even more members in the field to compete and more families coming out to cheer on their drivers, enjoy family friendly activities, music, food and more. APEX announced the 2020-2021 season dates, with the first race taking place in October and can’t wait to see who tops the podium next season! For […]
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Twenty years ago, Valley residents looked to towns in the southeast valley, such as Queen Creek, east Mesa, and the far reaches of Chandler, as a full afternoon’s journey, a pioneer days-type schlepp down small roads. But in the last two decades, through surging commercial and residential property growth and better access via connected freeways, these towns are thriving. Growth in the Greater Phoenix area’s southeast valley has exploded since Y2K. In Queen Creek, which housed just over 3,000 residents in 2000, the town is expected to surpass 40,000 during this year’s census. Developers have been pouncing, setting towns like […]
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If there was one good thing about the Coronavirus it was that so many of us finally had time to clean out our garages and really do that long overdue wash and polish on our cars. As my neighbor Phil, with his awesome Corvette collection, said – “If I put any more wax on my cars they are going to slide right out of the garage.” If you are like me, the most dreaded part of cleaning cars is the wheels and calipers. It used to be so easy in the good old days when wheels were steel and hub […]
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Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will bring the Barrett Jackson experience to enthusiasts worldwide with its premiere online only auction beginning on May 8, 2020. Featuring approximately 75 premium, hand-selected collector vehicles and more than 250 pieces of authentic automobilia, the Barrett-Jackson Online Only May 2020 Auction will be run on the industry’s most trusted online auction platform, Proxibid. “Barrett-Jackson was the first collector car auction company to introduce live internet bidding to the industry in the early 1990s,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Today, that same innovative spirit has led to our new online […]
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