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2013 marks the global resurgence of Spyker in the luxury automobile market with the introduction of their B6 Venator Concept, recently unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Designed by Victor R. Muller, Chief Executive Officer of Spyker N.V., the vehicle boasts highly detailed design, bespoke materials and aviation-inspired elements including a cockpit styled roof for [...]

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Yet another iconic luxury automaker is celebrating a centennial soon:  Maserati turns 100 next year, and to celebrate their centenary they’re partnering with Italian luxury house Ermenegildo Zegna to produce a limited edition of their Quattroporte model reinterpreted and customized with new colors, materials and trims.

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Maserati has unveiled their wildly anticipated 2014 Ghibli sedan, surprising industry experts by revealing the V6 luxury car ahead of its expected debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. The Ghibli’s coupe-like profile, sleek cuts and carbon fiber-fitted interiors are as high-end as one wuold expect from the Italian kuxury [...]

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It is safe to say Ferrari has been sitting pretty at the top of the automotive industry since introducing their newest leading lady, “La Ferrari”. This flagship car is understandably one of the most highly anticipated automobiles of 2013, as it not only is a classic Italian sports car with cutting edge design, but it [...]

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Italian coachbuilder and car styling company Bertone have created a one-off Aston Martin Rapide especially for the approaching Geneva Motor Show: the Jet 2+2. The car is an innovative beauty, with the interior featuring two rows of seats replete with perforated leather; [...]

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The 2014 Bentley Mulsanne, the newest offering from the British luxury automaker, will make its debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March. A high level of attention has been paid to the interior, making it the ultimate in comfort and convenience: the model now sports a brand new entertainment [...]

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How does Aston Martin celebrate its 100th birthday? By releasing 100 special and numbered Centenary Edition’s of their super car: the Vanquish, each with a singular paint finish, solid sterling AM badges on either wing and solid silver door plates.

Inside the cabin is finished in soft black leather with contrasting silver stitching [...]

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One of Rolls Royce’s most iconic designs, the “round door” Phantom I Aerodynamic Coupe, was revolutionary when it launched in Belgium in 1935—and now designer Ugur Sahin of the Coach Building Company is re imagining it for the 21st century. Needless to say, the sleek car is all long hoods and stout [...]

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The next Bonhams auction boasts a real speedway treat – a one off Pagani Zonda C12, the first ever built as a C12 coupe. The car debuted at the Geneva Motor Show back in 1999, but was retired in 2009 for repairs an upgrades.  It was reintroduced in 2010 bigger and better than [...]

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Each year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus names a vehicle amongst its fantasy gifts for the holidays. This year, they raised the stakes: offering a limited edition version of the highly anticipated McLaren MP4-12C Spider for $354,000, an $85,000 premium on the retail price.  Why? Because it also comes with a first class [...]

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The wait is over: the Aston Martin 510 hp V12 Vantage Roadster has landed. Like the V12 Vantage Coupe, the Roadster employs the British luxury automaker’s normally aspirated 12-cylinder engine, good for 510 hp and 470 ft lbs of torque. What does this mean in terms of speed? The  Vantage will go 60 mph [...]

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Rolls Royce is entering the sport market with its newest model, tentatively named the Ghost Coupe but to be formally named at next year’s Geneva Motor Show.  The coupe will be equipped with 6.6-liter, 600-horsepower V12 engine and will weigh 440lbs lighter, making it the fastest Rolls Royce ever while still maintaining the [...]

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In 1886, Mercedes-Benz created the first petrol-powered car, the Benz Patent Motorwagen—a converted stagecoach with the addition of a petrol engine. Fast-forward over 125 years and they have delivered pure perfection with the new SLS AMG GT.

The German company has come out with three new models for 2013 that are faster and more powerful [...]

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Biking to work has never be more cool, thanks to Audi. This innovative and striking bike uses three different modes that can be switched via the touchscreen controls. The ‘Pure’ mode turns off electric motor and turns the Wörthersee e-bike into a pedal one. The ‘eGrip’ mode turns on the electric motor making the bike [...]

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100 YEARS OF ASTON

On May 9, 2012 By

Next year marks the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin—and the company plans to celebrate by launching some sort of special-edition centenary car. What will it entail? Well, Aston CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez hints: “This will be an entirely new model. We have to do something remarkable to mark our centenary. It won’t be a DB9 with a [...]

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There’s only one. There will ever be only one. Yes, that’s ONE: Bugatti has come up with a unique version of the Grand Sport dubbed the “Wei Long Edition” to honor the Chinese Year of the Dragon.  The porcelain-themed Veyron is a joint effort between Bugatti and Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur—and since there is only ONE, [...]

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Partnering with Swiss bicycle company BMC, Lamborghini has entered the ultra-exclusive, luxury bicycle market. The Lamborghini bike comes with a standard BMC impec carbon frame fitted with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic shifting and unbranded carbon wheels; it features the Lamborghini logo on the headtube, handmade suede saddle and handlebars, and airbrushed Lamborghini Argos [...]

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Famed Italian luxury auto maker Ferrari teamed up with Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad for a dazzling limited edition H4D-40 Camera. Limited to only 499 units, the camera comes with an exclusive hand-made topped case, a Phocus Quick Software DVD and, of course, a hand-signed personal letter from Hasselblad Chairman and CEO, Dr. Larry [...]

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It’s hard to believe but true: Ferrari’s new Berlinetta F12 is the fastest vehicle they have ever built—outdoing its predecessor, the Ferrari 599, in every way. To begin with, its 6.3-liter V12 engine pumps out 740 horsepower at 850 rpm; it goes from zero to 62 mph in 3.1 seconds, and zooms up to 124 [...]

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The first car to be named Aston Martin was created by Lionel Martin in 1913 by fitting a four-cylinder Coventry-Simplex engine to the chassis of a 1908 Isotta-Fraschini. How times have changed—and NOT. Now, almost 100 years later, comes Project Q.

Q by Aston Martin is a service that goes beyond the standard palette of [...]

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