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May 2012

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The Maverick Flying Car Rises Above It All

May 30, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

This incredible flying car is the Maverick, an obviously eclectic vehicle that is FAA-certified as an S-LSA, which means that it is classified as a special, light sport aircraft. As an automobile, it can be driven on any public road in the United States, as the manufacturer reports that a “number of Mavericks” already are licensed and legal in Florida.... Read More

Alive Driving By Jaguar Takes Guests On A Thrill Ride

May 25, 2012  |   Contributor: Victor & Mary Alsobrook

See yourself commanding a vehicle of precision and grace, one with relentless style, never failing to awe. Then see yourself on a race course, testing the car's speed and performance, against even the toughest terrains...the Jaguar Alive Driving Experience, an interactive test-drive tour, introduces their elite 2013 models and satisfies one’s need for speed by asking, “How alive are you?”... Read More

The Goodwood Festival of Speed Races into London

May 24, 2012  |   Contributor: Carol Driver

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is going to be the place this summer to see the latest and fastest supercars from around the globe. Some 180,000 motoring enthusiasts are expected to turn up to what is the largest motoring garden party in the world. It’s a unique summer weekend that brings together an impossibly heady mix of cars, stars and motor sport 'royalty.'... Read More

Audi at Le Mans in France |Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts

May 22, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Luxury car maker Audi chronicles its winning race team’s efforts at the 24-hour Le Mans race in France. The film, which debuted nationwide on Speed TV in early May, is the third of a trilogy of films documenting the Audi sports teams and the U.S. Ski team’s pursuit of excellence.... Read More

Meet the 100 MPH, All-Electric Brammo Empulse Motorcycle

May 21, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The Brammo Empulse all-electric motorcycle, which was introduced earlier this month, is the first model that the Oregon-based manufacturer plans for mass-market production. The Empulse sports motorcycle uses the same charging stations that are used by the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf.... Read More

Lotus Type 56 Turbine Indy Car Going to Auction in Monterey

May 18, 2012  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

Built for the 1968 Indy 500, the Lotus Type 56 isn't your average vintage race car, if there is such a thing. It's a Pratt and Whitney turbine-powered, all-wheel drive racer once piloted by Graham Hill, and owned by Richard Petty—yep, The King.... Read More

Watch Marisa Miller's Sexy Buick Commercial and Go Behind the Scenes

May 15, 2012  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Marissa Miller could look sexy doing just about anything, so talking about luxury cars should be no exception. She is the newest celebrity to endorse Buick, following in the footsteps on Shaquille O’Neal and actor Ving Rhames.... Read More

The Latest Luxury Car Videos

May 14, 2012  |   Contributor: JL Staff

The automotive industry is pumping out videos at lightning speed and it can be difficult to keep up with them. Whether you are a car junkie, on the lookout for your next ride, or simply have a healthy respect for luxury vehicles, there is an inarguable entertainment factor that can suck you right in and leave you wanting more.... Read More

Bugatti Veyron Brown Carbon & Aluminum Honors Sports Car Tradition

May 11, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Bugatti, famed Italian luxury car company has recently released the 2012 >Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Brown Carbon Fiber and Aluminum. The beautifully designed vehicle combines racing prowess with a refined design. The two-tone color scheme was chosen as a nod to 1920’s and 1930’s tradition, symbolizing the greatness the Bugatti family legacy has lent to sports car history.... Read More

Rolls-Royce Ghost Six Senses Concept From The Beijing Auto Show

May 10, 2012  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

No, this Rolls doesn't see dead people. It's a Ghost that sees people wrapped in even more bespoke richness than the usual uber-sedan.... Read More

Jaguar Expands Performance Driving Academy in U.S.

May 9, 2012  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

First launched in 2009 for buyers of the XFR and XKR, Jaguar's Performance Driving Academy is now open to all Jaguar owners and other driving enthusiasts, too. Two different courses, Basic and Advanced, will be offered at four different tracks this year.... Read More

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best April Sales on Record

May 8, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Mercedes-Benz USA reported that its April 2012 sales are the company’s highest April sales on record. The 22,336 vehicles sold is a 23.8 percent increase over April 2011. The luxury automaker’s 83,849 vehicles sold through the first one-third of 2012 is a 17.5-percent increase over April 2011's report.... Read More

Neil Armstrong's 1967 Corvette Fetches Sky-High Bids

May 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

The first man to have ever stepped foot on the moon is setting sky-high records again with his 1967 Corvette, which is up for auction on eBay. Astronaut Neil Armstrong’s vehicle hasn’t been driven for almost thirty years but received closing bids on Thursday at a quarter of a million dollars. The car has only had three owners and is still in possession of the original General Motors Protect-O-Plate as well as the 427 cubic-inch L36 V8 engine, both of which are considered very valuable for serious car collectors.... Read More

Ultra-Exclusive Lamborghini Reventón Supercar Goes on Sale in London

May 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Carol Driver

One of the world’s rarest supercars on the planet, the ultra-exclusive Lamborghini Reventón supercar, will be featured in an exclusive H&H Classics sale being held at London’s Motorexpo this summer.... Read More