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August 2014

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Polaris Takes on Trikes With the Launch of Their First Three-Wheeler Slingshot

Aug 30, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Polaris may already be known for their snowmobiles and off-road cars, but now they've added their very first three-wheeler to their repertoire. Earlier in the week they unveiled their new Polaris Slingshot, a motorcycle with three wheels and a lot of power. ... Read More

2015 Corvette Z06 is Chevrolet's Most Powerful and Technologically Advanced Car Yet

Aug 27, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Last week Chevrolet announced that their 2015 Corvette Z06 is getting a suggested retail price tag of $78,995, while the convertible version will retail for $83,995—pretty fair considering Chevrolet is hailing the Z06 as the "most powerful and technologically advanced model in the iconic car’s 62-year history." ... Read More

Gooding & Company Realizes Over $106M & Sets 16 New Records at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Auction

Aug 19, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Gooding & Company saw some pretty big profits last weekend at their two-day Pebble Beach luxury auto auction where they realized over $106 million. The official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance apparently sold 107 of their 121 lots, with the average price per car being $990,699 (they even sold 30 cars for over one million), and an overall 88 percent sale rate. To make the auction even more impressive, 16 new records were set for Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Porsche.... Read More

Airstream Announces New 24-Foot Mercedes Touring Coach Just in Time for Your Next Road Adventure

Aug 19, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Airstream announced today that they are adding another model to their touring couch lineup, the new Interstate Grand Tour. Promising tons of space to please any discerning luxury traveler, the luxury auto has plenty of counter space, storage, a workspace and optional screen doors. Plus, this one isn't overwhelming in size, which makes it great for a first-time buyer or for someone looking for a cozier coach.... Read More

Handmade $65K Confederate X132 Hellcat Speedster Limited to Only 65 Motorcycles

Aug 15, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

If you're going to name a motorcycle X132 Hellcat Speedster, the design and performance better back it up. Thankfully, Confederate Motorcycles don't have to worry about that, since their all-new bike seems to be living up to its name.... Read More

Circuit-Ready Renovo Coupe is the First All-Electric American Supercar, Boasts 0-60 in 3.4

Aug 15, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The Renovo Coupe, the flagship luxury car from Renovo Motors, was officially introduced to the world today at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and is being hailed as the "first all-electric American supercar." With its 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds, 1,000 foot/pounds of direct-drive torque, and its super fast charge time of 30 minutes (making it circuit-ready), we know we're not the only ones excited for the Renovo Coupe's 2015 production.  ... Read More

Top 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Cars May Surprise You

Aug 13, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

It seems like celebrities are always in competition with one another (whether it's real or media-created), from who has the best body to who is reigning the selfie world (well, maybe Kim Kardashian is the only one who cares about that). One way to launch yourself above the rest is to get a really amazing luxury car, since the automotive world is still one of the best ways to show your status.... Read More

How Many Hands Made Your Rolls-Royce Ghost? Peek Behind-the-Scenes & Find Out!

Aug 11, 2014  |   Contributor: Claire Bloomfield

In the last few years, Rolls-Royce has had great success in appealing to a larger North American consumer base— specifically female and younger customers—through the introduction of new models such as the first Ghost model in 2009 and Wraith in 2013. Unsurprisingly the United States as a whole remains one of the most significant individual markets for Rolls-Royce, with a handful of areas experiencing remarkable record-breaking growth in the last year alone. But do you know what goes into the craftsmanship of each car?... Read More

The MINI Superleggera Vision is the Teeny Speedster Your Inner Child Needs

Aug 9, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The MINI Superleggera Vision is, to put it simply, adorable. I know, my femininity is showing by calling it that, but come on, it is! Ever since this elegant one-off design was revealed back in May we've been drooling over the pictures in much the same way we've been drooling over the new Outlander cast. ... Read More

Here's an Inside Look at the Porsche Destination Drives Currently Touring the West Coast

Aug 8, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Most luxury car marquees offer several different ways to test their autos out before actually buying one, including private consumer driving events and loan programs, because we all know that test driving a car through the dealership is less than ideal—if I wanted to feel judged while driving a car I'd drive with my great-aunt. Porsche Destination Drives are some of the newest driving opportunities, currently touring five select Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotels. The experience allows guests of the hotels the chance to take one of four vehicles out on the town to create their own personal driving route.... Read More

Meet CR-1 Carbon: The Million Dollar Luxury Trailer Tricked Out With Luxe Features & Designed by NASA Engineers

Aug 2, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Global Caravan Technologies (GCT) takes luxury seriously and they're proving it with the CR-1 Carbon. As the first of many planned vehicles in the company's CR-Series, the carbon fiber caravan is 35 feet long, eight feet wide, over 10 feet tall, and weighs 6,500 pounds—in other words, it's going to make your neighbor's camper look like a joke.... Read More