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Automobili Pininfarina Adds Dealers in North America

Posted on 20 January 2022 by Ken Zino

The pure-electric Battista hyper GT – the most powerful Italian car ever made – is in the final stages of its development with the first client deliveries set to commence in first half of 2022. With a total of 128 million interior combinations, the new hyper ~$2.9 million GT has complex levels of customization. Retailers will assist clients as they personalize the Battista to suit individual tastes. Continue reading →

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2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition Has a Racing Paint Scheme

Posted on 24 August 2018 by Ken Zino

The Heritage Edition exposed carbon fiber A-pillars and – what else –“ unique” 20-inch one-piece forged aluminum wheels in high-gloss dark stainless with black lug nuts. Orange calipers and silver rear-view mirror caps complete the look, which lacks the scuff marks, abrasions, rubber rash and dings of a LeMans winner. Continue reading →

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New Genesis G70 Luxury Sport Sedan Makes Concours Debut

Posted on 23 August 2018 by Ken Zino

The all-electric, high-performance Genesis Essentia Concept made its world debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show to mixed reviews among the press I talked with there. Continue reading →

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McLaren 570GT Debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Posted on 17 August 2016 by Ken Zino

McLaren Automotive has released details of the new McLaren 570GT ahead of its debut on the 18th fairway at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Continue reading →

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Isotta Fraschini Wins Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Posted on 17 August 2015 by Ken Zino

An Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet was Best of Show at the 65th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. Continue reading →

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Pebble Beach Postcards

Posted on 25 September 2013 by Donna Barbera

“Millionaires and billionaires everywhere, you have to see it to believe!” Continue reading →

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Retro Cadillac Ciel Convertible Unveiled ahead of Pebble Beach

Posted on 19 August 2011 by Ken Zino

While the exterior is said, with no little bombast, to be pushing the Cadillac’s Art & Science philosophy into a “new stratum,” it’s really the handsome interior that distinguishes the car and shows how far from “luxury” mass produced “luxury cars” have strayed. Continue reading →

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Lexus 2013 GS 350 Debuts at Pebble Beach

Posted on 19 August 2011 by Ken Zino

The 2013 Lexus GS changes from previous rounded Lexus designs by way of its more angular sculpted exterior. Lexus said it will lead the rest of the lineup in an “entirely new direction” that appears derivative of front and rear themes developed by Ford of Europe, Audi, BMW and Cadillac. Overall, the new GS sheet metal represents a “significant extension of the Lexus L-finesse philosophy that is the core of all Lexus product design,” according to Lexus. Continue reading →

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Infiniti JX Concept at Pebble Beach Teases 2013 Model

Posted on 19 August 2011 by Ken Zino

Previous attempts to use CVTs with V6 engines have failed – so this appears to be a daring move on Infiniti’s part prompted no doubt by impending fuel economy regulations. This potentially sets up a Lexus – clearly the luxury hybrid leader with more applications coming – versus Infiniti, which eschews hybrids in favor of parent company Nissan’s CVT technology. Continue reading →

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Mini Shows $52,000 Goodwood Version at Pebble Beach

Posted on 18 August 2011 by Ken Zino

The Mini “Inspired by Goodwood” – how about MIBG? – has luxury accouterments at a luxury price of $52,000 (but that includes $700 in handling and delivery fees), when advanced orders begin later this month. MIBG will be produced in a limited edition of 1,000 units – 140 of which will be available to U.S. punters – and is said to combine driving fun with the same craftsmanship, select materials, styling and all-round ‘typical British understatement’ that are hallmarks of Rolls-Royce.
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Cadillac Rejoins Electric Vehicle Parade with Converj Concept

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Ken Zino

The on again/off again Converj program is now switched on again and in keeping with the ecological theme, the name is recycled from a hybrid concept first shown at the 2009 North American International Auto Show as General Motors was hurtling toward bankruptcy. Continue reading →

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Infiniti JX Concept Teaser Photo Released

Posted on 7 July 2011 by Ken Zino

Infiniti also announced the launch of the “Power of 7,” the latest social media campaign from an automaker designed to spark interest about the JX Concept in advance of its global reveal at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 18. Continue reading →

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