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Lamborghini’s New LP 570-4 Superleggera Gallardo

By Tim Baysinger • Mar 9th, 2010 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

Last week, at the Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini showed off its new top model in its Gallardo series: the LP 570-4 Superleggera.
Based off the Gallardo LP 560-4, the famed automobile titan trimmed off 154 pounds to make this car the lightest road-going model in its collection. With both exterior and interior constructed from carbon fiber [...]



Aston Martin Debuts New Vantage and DBS Special Editions

By Tim Baysinger • Mar 3rd, 2010 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

To celebrate the resounding success of the V12 Vantage, Aston Martin has re-fitted their newest model in Carbon Black metallic paint and plans to unveil it this week at the Geneva Motor Show.
This special edition of the increasingly popular model adds flair that normally goes unnoticed. Each of these cars is painted by hand, taking [...]



Brabus Unveils €478,000 E V12 Coupe

By Tim Baysinger • Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

This week at the Geneva Motor Show, Brabus will debut their new E V12 Coupe, the fastest and most powerful Gran Tourismo in the world.
Able to sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds, this car can get up to a blazing speed of more than 370 km/h (230 mph), although for it to be [...]



Novitec Rosso to Unveil Race 848 in Geneva Next Week

By Tim Baysinger • Feb 26th, 2010 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

At next week’s Geneva Motor Show, Novitec Rosso will unveil their latest tuning package for the Ferrari, the Race 848.
Based off the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, the 848 sports a 12 cylinder twin-compressor engine that produces 848 hp – 40 hp more than the GTB Fiorano – and a peak torque of 842 Nm. Fast [...]



Bentley Will Open First Ever Boutique at Geneva

By Tim Baysinger • Feb 22nd, 2010 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

To commemorate Bentley’s foray into the world outside of the automobile industry, the luxury car  manufacturer will open its first ever boutique at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
On display will be a variety of items that carry the Bentley name, including “Zai for Bentley” skis, Estede Eyewear, and three new pens under the “Tibaldi for [...]



New $300,000 Bentley is a Demon on the Streets

By Tim Baysinger • Feb 18th, 2010 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

Following the successful release of their Continental Supersports Coupé last year, Bentley is prepared to unveil their latest model, the 2011 Continental Supersports Convertible.
With the 630PS (621bhp/463kW) twin-turbocharged W12 engine, it’s the fastest, most potent drop-top the British manufacturer has ever produced. Able to climb all the way to 202 mph and a blazing 0-60 [...]



$105,000 Porsche Panamera 4 Will Debut in April

By Tim Baysinger • Feb 17th, 2010 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

Porsche is expanding the model range by introducing a new version of the Gran Turismo; the Panamera 4 will be making its world debut at the Beijing Motor Show on April 23 and the first UK deliveries will start in June.
Powered by a brand-new Porsche-designed 3.6-liter V6 featuring Direct Fuel Injection developing maximum output of [...]



1974 Pontiac Trans Am Accents Upcoming Mecum Auction

By Affluent Page Editor • Feb 16th, 2010 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

Fresh off of their successful auction last month in Kissimmee, Fla. where they sold a 1966 Riva Super Aquarama for $775,000, Mecum Auction Company has just released their catalog for their upcoming April auction in Kansas City, Mo.  
Along with a 1974 Pontiac Trans Am, a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1967 Shelby Cobra, and a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.
The auction [...]



Audi Latest to get 3G Capability

By Affluent Page Editor • Feb 15th, 2010 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

3G technology is coming to an Audi near you this year with an assist from Qualcomm.
A leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products, and services, and AUDI AG announced that the manufacturer’s Mobile Media Interface (MMI) Plus in-car navigation system, featuring integrated UMTS connectivity from Qualcomm, will be available on select Audi A8 vehicles this [...]



Lamborghini Announces 2010 Super Trofeo Series Schedule

By Tim Baysinger • Feb 9th, 2010 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

Want to get behind the wheel of a 570hp Lamborghini race car?
Coming of a very successful inaugural season, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo is gearing up for round two.
The world’s fastest one-make series will start its engines for the first time this year April 23rd in Hockenheim, Germany. Participants will have the honor of [...]