News & Trends: Buyers of the Bentley Mulsanne also will receive a bespoke suit from the venerable British automaker. Custom clothiers Astor & Black will provide a custom-fitted suit free of charge for new owners of Bentley's flagstaff vehicle. Astor & Black is the shop of choice by Angel Ramos, Esquire's "Best Dressed Real Man in America 2010."
"Bentley is synonymous with luxury," said David Schottenstein, Astor & Black CEO. "We plan to hand select the fabric for these suits. The new Bentley owners will also receive a hand-made silk tie and shirt. We are very proud to be an integral part of this promotion.... Read More
Luxury Cars: We have great news for all the Porsche fans out there: the firm's boss, Matthias Muller, has just announced that the manufacturer is considering a new model that could be slotted between the 911 and the 918 Spyder.... Read More
Luxury Cars: While there are three variants of the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe models, each one presents consumers with a vehicle that offers extraordinary luxury and performance. A 3.6-liter direct-injected V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission is standard in all models, making each one an equal power source with elegance.... Read More
Luxury Cars: With three new Jaguar models slated to be released in 2014, we thought we'd highlight some of the luxury cars that have recently made their way out of the Jaguar garage.... Read More
Formula One: Round 17 of the 2010 World Championship, the Korean Grand Prix, marks the debut of Formula One racing in Korea. The race, which is under way, is being held at the newly built Korean International Circuit. The first F1 event held at the track also is of special significance to Mercedes-Benz. It is the 300th F1 race that includes a team sponsored by the automaker. ... Read More
Luxury Cars: In 2008, a Delaware license plate, tag "6" sold for a staggering $675,000. While that seems like a whopping amount for a license plate, it was estimated prior to the sale that the one-digit porcelain plate would fetch as much as $1 million. The license plates are coveted one-off collectibles and instantly recognized status symbols in the nation’s First State. It is indeed a state of mind obsession and a highly valued possession.... Read More
Automotive News: Registrations for new cars are up 13.5 percent compared to last year's quarterly numbers, according to an industry analysis conducted by Experian Automotive. It is the third consecutive quarter that new-car registrations have risen. It also is the second highest level of activity over the past seven quarters. The study is reporting that new vehicle registrations have reached 2,926,716 units through the second quarter 2010.... Read More
Luxury Cars: Xenatec officially revealed yesterday its brand new coupe based on the Maybach 57 S limousine. As you may know already, Maybach is one of the finest cars ever built, but the new Xenatec Coupe promises to bring it to another level of customization. Priced at €675,000 excluding taxes, the new car will be built in a very limited number and only by hand in Germany, for discerning clients worldwide. The car has been designed by Fredrik Burchhardt, creator of the dramatic Exelero (a joint Fulda Tyre Company/Maybach project in 2004-2005) and already surpassed the highest expectations. The new Xenatec Coupe brings major improvements to the interior and the bodywork, but none to t... Read More
Luxury Cars: As we already announced it, Ferrari revealed today at the 2010 Paris Motor Show a version of the California coupe-cabriolet equipped with the new HELE (High Emotion Low Emissions) system, designed to reduce the environmental impact of its cars and boost their performance and driving pleasure.... Read More
Luxury Car News: Ferrari revealed recently that the SA Aperta also known as the 599 Roadster, a new car which will take the centre stage at the 2010 Paris Motor Show later this month. Built in a limited edition of just 80 units, Ferrari chose to build the SA Aperta in celebration of Pininfarina's 80th anniversary. SA comes from Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina, whose company have been linked to the most successful road-going cars ever built at Maranello.... Read More
Luxury Cars: Lamborghini unveiled today the Sesto Elemento Concept (which means sixth element - and represents the carbon's place on the periodic table). The concept has a total weight of just 999 kilograms (2,202 lb) - including V10 power unit and permanent all-wheel drive. It is powered by a V10 engine delivering 570 hp (found also on the Gallardo Superleggera) and capable to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 2.5 seconds, while the top speed is well over 300 km/h (200 mph).... Read More
Luxury Cars: According to the latest reports it appears that Jaguar recently approved a new product plant that it will give us three new models: a small sports car, an entry-level sedan and a station wagon. Although we don't like the idea of a station wagon, we are looking forward to seeing the new sports car.... Read More
