Posts in Motoring
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 

Raindrops sparkled like diamonds as their descent from heaven-to-earth was interrupted by a bounce off the highly polished chrome bumpers of some of the world's most coveted automobiles arrayed in the gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli, Italy, for the annual Concours d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. Read about the celebration of some of the world's finest luxury motor cars.

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Amped Up

Earlier this year, Porsche launched its second all-electric model: the new Macan4 and Macan Turbo. Their aim is to offer the sportiest model in its segment with the all-electric Macan. In many ways, they are taking a very successful SUV to a new level. Virtually experience the new wave in electric luxury Porsche’s here.

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Future Perfect

With vibrant colors, efficient dynamics, and a pared-down yet forward-thinking design emphasizing spaciousness and the joy of driving, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X presents a decidedly youthful and optimistic face. It is a dynamic performance, more precision, more efficient BMW that is even more fun to drive than any of its predecessors. Learn more here.

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Old Dog, New Tricks

Praga is likely the oldest car brand you've never heard of. Founded in the late 1800s as a manufacturer of heavy industrial machinery, it moved into vehicle production in 1907 with its two-cylinder Praga Charon. The company recently reached a performance pinnacle when it announced that its first road-legal hypercar—the Praga Bohema. It will be hand-built in very limited numbers over the next four years. The company says it could well be the last all-new gas-powered hypercar. Learn more here.

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Night Moves

Following on the heels of the hugely successful 2023 Maserati MC20 coupe and Cielo convertible sports cars, with eager customers quickly snatching up the entire first-year production allotment, Maserati has announced the MC20 Notte, the first of its promised limited edition super sports cars. Meaning "night" in Italian, the Notte Edition of the MC20 is limited to 50 units globally. Be one of the 50 to drive this incomparable, exhilarating driving machine.

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McLaren Automotive Takes You Roaring into the Holidays and Throughout the New Year

Even though it’s just days before Christmas, the holidays are not over, and 2024 is roaring down the highway faster than a McLaren. And you can’t have a McLaren without the latest and greatest Bowers & Wilkins red-hot products — hotter than the red of Santa’s suit. Read on to learn how luxury automobile enthusiasts in every family can find something to make their holiday wishes come true.

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Electric Shocks

Pininfarina name has long been revered via its association with rock-star clientele, including Ferrari, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo, this past August, Automobili Pininfarina ushered in an exciting new chapter in its history at Monterey Car Week by introducing the world's first pure-electric, open-top hyper barchetta - the B95. Read on to learn more about this trend-setting addition to the universe of luxury motoring.

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Speeding to Success

Just imagine racing down a track at 120mph with the wind at your back and adrenaline pumping through your veins. That’s what 20-year-old St. Louis native Spike Kohlbecker does with panache. He is a rising star in motor sports. He never shies away from boasting his local pride, with a “STLMade” sticker and the logos of several St. Louis-based sponsors adorning his car and gear. Read on to find out how this young man is taking the world by storm.

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Eureka!

Truth be told, no one needs to own a McLaren, but at the end of the day, getting from point A to B is entirely more exhilarating for those wanting to squeeze every last drop out of life. Read here how you may very well want to own a McLaren Artura, the all-new, next-generation, high-performance hybrid supercar. Sophisticated Living put the vehicle through its paces in on a 50-mile journey through California's wine country to show how it can make you feel the power.

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Obsessed By Cars

I have known Mark Hyman since the 1980s when I first wanted to find an old MGB to restore. He already had a reputation for restoring many classic cars, but at the time, he was in the commercial real estate business. So, I had to wait until Mark had the time to look at a few cars with me and eventually tow one back to St. Louis. We found a few in St. Louis and as far south as Sullivan, Missouri. While all looked good to me, Mark had a keen eye for original cars. I bought the one Mark recommended which was all original and in running condition, but in desperate need of a restoration.

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