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Volkswagen's ID. Buggy puts its electric signature in the sand

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Looking to mix a bit of beach cruising culture from a bygone era with some new-age ...

Looking to mix a bit of beach cruising culture from a bygone era with some new-age drivetrain technology, Volkswagen debuted its super-cute electrified dune buggy at Geneva earlier in the year. The automaker is again showing off the stylish retro cruiser as part of Monterey Car Week, marking the occasion by setting it free on the sand alongside the inspiration for the design, a Meyers Manx dune buggy in a original 60s-era styling.

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Lamborghini showcases Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster and Huracán EVO GT Celebration

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At Monterey Car Week in California, Lamborghini is presenting two new supercars. The Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster is a limited edition that will be produced in exlusively limited quantities. The Huracan EVO GT Celebration is an homage to race wi… Continue reading Lamborghini showcases Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster and Huracán EVO GT Celebration→

Bugatti's new 1600hp, $8.8 million Centodieci

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Stephan Winkelmann, President of Bugatti, announces the new Centodieci

Bugatti chose today’s Quail Motorsports Gathering at Monterey Car Week to take the wraps off its latest hypercar, the Centodieci. The Centodieci pays homage to the Bugatti EB110 built in the 1990s, with all ten cars in the limited production run already sold at EUR€8,000,000 (plus VAT) apiece. The familiar 8.0-litre Bugatti W16 engine has been tweaked to produce 1,600 hp at 7,000 rpm, providing an electronically capped 380 km/h top speed.

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Steve McQueen's "Bullitt" 1968 Mustang GT is for sale

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The world record auction price of $2.2 million for a Mustang will almost certainly be smashed ...

After four decades so well hidden that most believed it had been destroyed, the hero car from the Warner Brothers cult movie Bullitt reemerged in January 2018 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. One of the most iconic cars in automotive history is now scheduled to be auctioned by Mecum in January in Kissimmee, Florida.

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Monterey Car Week Auction Preview: The top 40 most valuable cars

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Monterey Car Week is the epicenter of the world collectible car industry. It’s where all the big boys come to play. Whilst racing was the initial center of gravity for Monterey Car week, the Pebble Beach Concours turned from curtain raiser to… Continue reading Monterey Car Week Auction Preview: The top 40 most valuable cars→

16 bikes likely to sell for more than $100,000 in Monterey

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Monterey Car Week is where the world’s most monied automotive enthusiasts congregate once a year, and as many car enthusiasts share a similar passion for motorcycles, there’s always a smattering of elite motorcycles spread across the six auct… Continue reading 16 bikes likely to sell for more than $100,000 in Monterey→

1898 Riker Electric Car heads to auction in Monterey

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A pioneer electric car of great historical significance will be going to auction during Monterey Car Week next month. Built by electric car pioneer Andrew L. Riker, the car won three of America’s first car races, and was exhibited alongside t… Continue reading 1898 Riker Electric Car heads to auction in Monterey→