In Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga, Hunter S. Thompson described how it felt to take his motorcycle down the coast for a late night ride, writing about the transformative moment when the “strange music starts” and one hits “The Edge.” The moment you are going so fast that your eyelids pull back and there is no room for mistakes. “There is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over,” he explained. ... Read More
The 65th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance proved yet again that it’s one of the world’s grandest auto events, culminating with a winner’s parade of the world’s most beautiful, rare and valuable vintage and antique automobiles. As always, it’s a fitting climax to the week-long Monterey Auto Week event of races, rallies, record-setting auctions and new car unveilings. ... Read More
Tesla just made it a lot easier to travel long distances in their all-electric cars, thanks to their recently announced venture with Airbnb. Even though Tesla has already invested millions into their charging station network, they are taking it one step farther by bringing a supercharger directly to select homeowners who utilize the popular home-sharing app.... Read More
For the second of two innovative films that debuted at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Infiniti's Executive Design Director, Alfonso Albaisa, takes viewers into the design process of the QX30 concept car. ... Read More
While the world’s most exquisite vintage automobiles prepared to parade onto the seaside Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance showgrounds last weekend, car manufacturers from Bentley to Lexus rolled out their luxury model debuts. The surprise star of the Infiniti Pavilion at the event was the new 2016 Infiniti Q70 Premium Select Edition, a specially-equipped Q70 premium sedan that will be available at retailers nationwide this November.... Read More
I learned to drive on a Chrysler TC by Maserati. Say what you will about the model, 15-year-old me thought it was pretty epic. While my friends were learning how to parallel park in minivans and old sedans, I was learning how to take a tight mountain turn in a sports car. ... Read More
Not to be outdone by all of the reveals happening in Monterey this weekend, Mercedes-Benz has announced their all-new C300 Coupe yesterday and this is one car we seriously want. Looking like the stylish little—albeit long— sister of the larger C-Class sedan, the coupe seems to be everything we want in a two-door design: sporty and classy. ... Read More
Last night was a big one for Lexus, revealing their new 2016 LX 570 luxury SUV and GS luxury sedan models (GS 200t, GS 350 and the hybrid GS 450h) at Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. With the new GS marking a “bolder design” and the LX 570 featuring a total makeover, the marque really gave it their all at the popular Monterey Car Week event. ... Read More
Led by their U.S. team of designers, Hyundai’s brand new Vision G concept was shown off on Tuesday at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Marking a definite shift towards luxury styling, the Genesis coupe was created around the theme of chivalry, which according to the marque, lends the auto a flair for dramatic understatement. ... Read More
If you’re headed to the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this weekend, you better not miss the one-off 570S Coupés from McLaren Special Operations (MSO). Considering MSO had its global launch at Pebble Beach in 2012, it makes sense that the bespoke division of McLaren is showcasing two new commissions at that very event. ... Read More