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January 2016

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Ellie Kemper is Endearingly Dorky in New Buick Ad

Jan 27, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Actress Ellie Kemper, known for playing the lead in Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, stars in the new Buick campaign video for their convertible Cascada. The lovable dork is all of us when she meets a cute guy and pretends the luxury car is her own to impress him, leading her to have a series of fantasies about their future together.... Read More

One of Two Remaining James Bond Aston Martin DB10's Go to Auction

Jan 26, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Having hung out in one of the only two remaining Aston Martin DB10’s from the newest Bond movie Spectre, I can attest to the fact that the bespoke auto is stunning. At the time of the film’s release, the marque’s people were predicting that the cars would fetch at least $2 million from impassioned collectors. It looks like Christie’s is betting on the same price for their upcoming charity auction in London.... Read More

Jerry Seinfeld Lifts the Veil From His Vintage Car Collection to Auction Three, Million-Dollar Porsches

Jan 22, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Though Jerry Seinfeld is known to have a pretty impressive car collection, he tends to be secretive over what kind (and how many) he actually has. Fans of his Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee series may think they’re seeing his personal automobiles, but according to Bloomberg Business, most of the autos featured don’t actually belong to him. But now, thanks to an upcoming Amelia Island Auction in March, we know that Seinfeld owns a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, a 1958 Porsche 356 A 1500 GS/GT Carrera Speedster and a 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR. Each expected to fetch at least $1 million, you can soon add them to your very own collection.... Read More

VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz Talks Serious Tech with Lane-Change Assistance

Jan 19, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Mercedes-Benz is having a pretty great time at the Detroit Auto Show this year with their new E-Class and the video above proves it. Put together by CCM News, Masterpiece of Intelligence takes you through the marque’s thought process behind technology on the road and why it’s so important to their lineup (and to safe driving).... Read More

The Limited Edition AVA Motorcycle Is Unlike Any Honda SuperSport You've Ever Seen Before

Jan 19, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Limited to only nine units, AVA from Beijing-based Bandit9 definitely isn’t the kind of motorcycle you want to hold off on buying. The hand-built bike is finished in reflective chrome and according to founder Daryl Villanueva, was designed to evoke the Jet Age, “a time when cars, trains and planes symbolized progress.” ... Read More

This Historic 1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Competition Roadster May Earn $1.2M at London Auction

Jan 18, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Your luxury car collection may be great, but it’s time to add the historic 1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Competition Roadster to make it truly impressive. H&H Classics will be bringing one with them to the London Classic Car Show in February to auction off and are expecting it to sell for up to $1.2 million.  ... Read More

Maserati Tests Out Our Driving Skills in the Snow With New & Improved Driving Courses For 2016

Jan 15, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

There’s nothing quite like zooming around tight corners in a Maserati, except maybe doing it on a professional driving course. The marque recently announced their Master Maserati Driving Courses schedule for 2016, which includes the new insane Snowmaster Experience. Each course is designed by an expert and is meant to not only give the driver thrills, but also to teach them how to professionally handle the luxury car across a variety of different driving conditions and terrains. ... Read More

Top 13 Headlines From 2015 That Prove Badass Elon Musk is on Track for Universal Domination

Jan 13, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Elon Musk ended 2015 by making history with his SpaceX rocket launch and while that may be enough for some people, one achievement will just never be enough for Musk. The technological tycoon has made his mark across a number of fields, from space exploration and cars to high-speed transportation systems and solar energy, and he certainly isn’t about to slow down. ... Read More

Will the Faraday Future FFZero1 Concept Car Become Tesla's Biggest Competition?

Jan 13, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Faraday Future’s insane FFZero1 concept car may just be able to give Tesla a run for its money. Having debuted at CES in Las Vegas recently, the super cool luxury design has been getting tons of attention for its crazy look that is half Batmobile and half racecar. Even more impressive is that the company itself has only been around for a year and a half. ... Read More

Honda & Volvo Win Top Auto/Truck of the Year Awards at Detroit Auto Show

Jan 12, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The Detroit Auto Show officially kicked off on Monday by handing out their annual awards to a few lucky marques for making some pretty great cars, including the Honda Civic earning the 2016 North American Car award and the North American Truck/Utility of the Year title going to the Volvo XC90. ... Read More

From Concept Car to Reality: The 2017 Lexus LC 500 Coupé Stuns at Detroit Auto Show

Jan 12, 2016  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

Japanese auto manufacturers tend to be traditionalists and are often slow to make major changes to successful products. But on the first day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Lexus threw caution to the wind by unveiling the all-new Lexus LC500, a breakthrough coupé that clearly rockets the global automotive brand into a new era. Simply put, it’s Lexus’ first radical car concept to ultimately be built for the marketplace. And it's one badass car.... Read More

Bentley and Monster Debut Music-Centric Bespoke Continental GT V8 S at CES

Jan 12, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

In case you missed it, Bentley’s coach-building branch Mulliner and audio brand Monster debuted a super cool bespoke auto called Monster by Mulliner at CES in Las Vegas last weekend. The Bentley Continental GT V8 S was designed to reflect Monster’s motto of Always Lead, Never Follow and according to Bentley, it’s targeted towards “young professionals and movers and shakers in sports and music.”... Read More

VIDEO: San Diego Floods Are No Match For This Ballsy Lamborghini

Jan 7, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Lamborghini owners are definitely a cool class of people and while many of them are speed demons on the roads, they also tend to be pretty careful when exposing their babies to the elements. San Diego is experiencing some incredible weather, with flash floods and tornado warnings blasting out across smartphones all over the city, but one driver wasn't about to let a flooded intersection interfere with his route.... Read More

Rev Things Up at These 5 World-Class Race Tracks | Presented by Alfa Romeo

Jan 6, 2016  |   Contributor: Alfa Romeo

It is a fact that not all race tracks are created equal. Your hometown may have a cool run, but trust us, it won't be anything like the thrill of catching a race at the Circuit des 24 Heures. We're talking about the tracks that automotive aficionados dream about visiting, the courses that drivers consider to be the crème de la crème, the highlight of many careers. Obviously, the home of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race is one of our top five, but keep reading to discover the four others we picked.... Read More

The McLaren 675LT JVCKenwood Concept Races Into CES With Video Game-Like Steering Wheel

Jan 6, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

CES may be full of cool gadgets, but the massive technology trade show isn't just for home-based electronics, there is a lot of car tech too. In fact, today McLaren Automotive and Japanese electronics brand JVCKenwood unveiled their super cool McLaren 675LT JVCKenwood Concept, which was designed exclusively for the Las Vegas show. ... Read More