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November 2013

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Audi Announces New Lineup of Entry-Level Luxury Compact Cars

Nov 29, 2013  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Audi of America is ramping up its efforts to build long-term customer loyalty with the millennial crowd with the introduction of a new line of technologically advanced, premium compact automobiles for the entry-level luxury market: the A3 and S3 sedans, and the A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sportback.... Read More

Filson Introduces $130k AEV Brute Double Cab Jeep for the Extreme Sportsman

Nov 27, 2013  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Seattle-based luxury outdoors outfitter Filson, in conjunction with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), recently launched a Jeep, which is reminiscent of a Russian nesting doll. This is a car within a vehicle within an automobile. It is only enigmatic until seen, then it is just mind-boggling — but in a good way.  ... Read More

Bahamas Speed Week Returns to Nassau with Expanded Schedule

Nov 26, 2013  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The third annual Bahamas Speed Week Revival (December 4-8) returns to Nassau and will feature an expanded schedule this year. There will be an All-Comers race for classic vehicles, an Austin Healy race, and a Formula Junior race. These events are the first races to be held on the island in nearly 50 years. Five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell will be the featured headliner of this year’s Speed Week. Bell, who participated in both previous revivals, will be driving an Audi R8 Spyder.... Read More

Alfa Romeo Rolls Out a Lightweight $12K Bicycle to Match its 4C Series

Nov 20, 2013  |   Contributor: Noah Joseph

Alfa Romeo recently rolled out the 4C, a dynamic new sports car with a power-to-weight ratio that's crucially higher than many exotic sports cars costing 10 times as much. The key was keeping weight down with materials like aluminum and carbon fiber, while boosting power from its compact 1.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.... Read More

Tanom Motors to Debut the Invader Model R High-Performance Trike in 2014

Nov 19, 2013  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Tanom Motors will introduce its newest three-wheeler trike, the Invader Model R, in 2014. The addition adds to the company’s cache of high-performance reverse trikes, joining the Invader TC-3 coupe and the TR-3 Roadster. All three models are fusions of a motorcycle and an automobile, according to the marketing crew at Tanom. ... Read More

1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 Given a Daredevil Vilner Makeover

Nov 16, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Surprise! Vilner's done it again and tricked out another car, and this time it's a 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3. Always careful to maintain the original model's classic lines (in this case, it's a muscle car), the customization brand gave the Stingray an updated engine, a new paint job, and a brand new luxurious interior.... Read More

Airstream's New Mercedes-Benz $146k Interstate Makes First Appearance at Los Angeles Auto Show

Nov 14, 2013  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Airstreams have seen a rebirth of cool — no longer are they reserved for grandparents and trailer parks. They've been given a luxury makeover and new models are cropping up all over the place, including Airstream's new Interstate model, which is making its very first appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show (November 20-21).... Read More

Don't Get Caught In the Rain In Lamborghini's New $4.5M Veneno Roadster

Nov 8, 2013  |   Contributor: Noah Joseph

Driving a Lamborghini is not a poor man's pursuit. In fact there are few ways you can flaunt your wealth more emphatically than driving around in one of Sant'Agata's finest. But even among Lamborghinis, some are more expensive and exclusive than others. A new Gallardo, for example, will set you back around $200k, give or take, depending on which version you pick. An Aventador runs for nearly twice that at around $400k. But this latest model eclipses them both.... Read More

Infiniti Reaches Out to the Younger Luxury Buyer with the Q30 Concept

Nov 5, 2013  |   Contributor: Noah Joseph

Earlier this year, Infiniti shook up its naming scheme. The G Sedan became the Q50. The G coupe and convertible were renamed Q60, and the M sedan became Q70. What you're looking at here, however, is the Q30.... Read More

$90k Ducati 1199 Superleggera is the Ultimate Superbike

Nov 4, 2013  |   Contributor: Noah Joseph

Want to know what the ultimate motorcycle is? You're looking at it: the new limited-edition Ducati 1199 Superleggera. The Italian motorcycle company has started with its 1199 Panigale sport bike and upgraded everything. The frame has been replaced with a magnesium monocoque, the body panels and rear subframe with carbon fiber, and the exhaust and bolts with titanium.... Read More

1964 Ferrari 250 GTO Sells for Record $52M

Nov 1, 2013  |   Contributor: Noah Joseph

How much is too much to spend on a car? $100k? $500k? A million? Try $52M on for size. That's how much the latest record-breaking car is said to have sold for. Of course, the car in question is not just any car: it's a Ferrari 250 GTO, one of the most highly covered automobiles ever made.... Read More