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Don’t be surprised if you see electric vehicle charging stations popping up along the highways in your hometown. All 50 states have now received final federal approval to begin construction on the first-ever nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations. Under the plan, an EV charging station will be erected roughly every 50 miles along interstate highways. It’s all part of the Biden administration’s plan to inspire car buyers to go electric in the next decade. The U.S. Department of Transportation ( DOT) announced that it has approved EV charger plans from a remaining list of 17 states. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Have Been Approved Nationwide. Here is Everything You Should Know . That fact triggered the release of $1.5 billion in federal funds to all jurisdictions across the nation. That’s a whopping $5 billion over five years to install (or upgrade) EV chargers along 75,000 miles of highway from the East Coast to the West Coast. The goal is to have 500,000 EV chargers nationwide. Plans for the other 33 states and the District of Columbia had already been approved. That means that by the end of this year you could start noticing the expansions and upgrades to existing highway electric vehicle charging stations in places like Texas, California, and Missouri, just to name a few states. If You're an EV Owner, Charging Your Car is About to Become Easier Than Ever. Many of these states already have at least four fast-charger ports that allow electric vehicles to fully recharge in about an hour. “America led the original automotive revolution in the last century, and … we’re poised to lead in the 21st century with electric vehicles,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. He said the plans will “help ensure that Americans in every part of the country – from the largest cities to the most rural communities – can be positioned to unlock the savings and benefits of electric vehicles.” Check out: Expect Fully Luxury Electric Vehicles by 2030 from these Car Brands All of this means that construction of new electric vehicle charging stations could begin by spring of 2023. Expect to See More EV Charging Locations As Soon As 2023. Approval of charging stations is a big step toward widespread acceptance and use of electric vehicles among consumers. President Joe Biden has set a goal that 50 percent of new U.S. car sales to be electric by 2030. And he’s also touting a fresh round of  tax credits next year of up to $7,500 in order to make electric vehicles accessible to every U.S. citizen. Texas, Florida, and California have said their grids should be able to handle the increased capacity of a million or more EVs. Other states are still working on their own plans. Most of the major car companies have said they are moving toward an all-electric future. Thanks to better batteries EVs – especially luxury EVs - have a bigger range than ever before. EVs are The Future Now More Than Ever as Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Have Been Approved Nationwide. One good reason to buy an EV is future value calculation. That calculation is moving decidedly in favor of luxury EVs, especially as demand for gasoline-powered vehicles shrinks, according to Bloomberg media. The media outlet pointed out that car manufacturers have spent the past year or two announcing plans for electric vehicle models and production facilities. So, is this the time to go with an EV? Here are some reasons you may want to consider. Price. Owning An EV Comes With its Perks. Why Not Take Advantage of That? Car manufacturers are launching their higher-end models first, so the selection is better at the top end and prices are surprisingly reasonable, according to media reports. Luxury manufacturers have received the message from investors that they'll be rewarded for hastening the transition to electric vehicles, while profits from gasoline-powered vehicles will serve mostly to fund those types of investments. Tax incentives. Benefit From Everything An EV Has To Offer. Become An Owner of An Electric Vehicle Today. We already mentioned the new round of  incentives of $7,500 a vehicle or more.  This is more than enough reason for many buyers to act now. Who knows how long it will last? To sum it up, a combination of increased range, lower prices, incentives, and more charging make now a great time to start considering buying an EV. There's no better time to buy an EV than now that electric vehicle charging stations have been approved nationwide. Check out our latest EV inventory below. Electric vehicle inventory

It’s the end of an era. Lamborghini says farewell to the Aventador. Lamborghini has stopped production of a legendary supercar and says farewell to the Aventador with the final Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster. To mark the end of production, this very special car comes in a very special light blue “Ad Personam” color. Farewell to the Aventador. Here's Why this Iconic Supercar Took Over the Auto Industry for Over a Decade. It’s the very last pure, naturally-aspirated V12 Lamborghini to be produced in Sant’Agata Bolognese. Unfortunately for American buyers the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster is only headed to the Swiss market. (Still time to buy that chateau you’ve been dreaming about). First unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 11 years ago as the Aventador LP 700-4, the name refers to its 700 horsepower and permanent four-wheel drive. Laborghini Aventador. Power. Luxury. Performance. With an engine mounted longways at the rear - aka Longitudinale Posteriore -  the Aventador brought to the market several important new technologies as well as a classic design and, of course, incredible performance. Lamborghini performance. Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Lamborghini, told the media: “The Aventador is a jump of two generations in terms of design and technology, with an exceptional package of unique, innovative technologies and performance that is simply overwhelming.” With more than eight model derivatives and 11,465 cars delivered to Lamborghini customers worldwide, the Aventador brought more than 10 one-off and limited editions while winning numerous awards and setting track records during the span of its lifetime. And it was, of course, featured in many films and videos. “The Lamborghini Aventador was a game-changer at its launch, and the flagship Lamborghini model for 11 years of production,” Winkelmann said recently. “The V12 engine has been part of Lamborghini’s heritage since the company’s earliest days; the beating heart of models from Miura to Diablo, Countach to Murciélago. The Aventador captured Lamborghini’s competencies in design and engineering when it debuted in 2011, with Lamborghini values that are always at the center of the company and product impetus: pure, futuristic design; benchmarking performance; and addressing technical challenges with innovation to produce the most emotive, class-leading super sports cars. These principles are the very essence of the Lamborghini Aventador, and assure its timeless appeal.” And did you know that more Aventadors have been sold by Lamborghini than the total of all previous V12 models? We May Have to Say Farewell to the Aventador, but Lamborghini Continues To Be the Future of The Automotive World. For instance, in just the fifth year, the Italian automaker delivered to customers 5,000 units. The 10,000th Aventador was delivered in September 2020. Check out: Back from the Ashes: Lamborghini to Open Up Production on the Discontinued Aventadors that Burned and Sunk in the Atlantic. So what else makes this supercar great? Let’s take a look and make our farewell to the Aventador memorable. The Aventador’s technical innovations were many -  driven by Lamborghini’s R&D department headed by Chief Technical Officer Maurizio Reggiani working in close collaboration with the Centro Stile design department, in a ‘clean sheet’ approach. The Aventador Displays Luxury in Every Inch of its Design. It was the first of its kind in a production car, a lightweight carbon fiber single-piece monocoque weighing just 147.5 kg. It was produced using Lamborghini’s patented RTM-Lambo™ process, manufactured entirely in-house. And it delivered maximum torsional stiffness and safety for the car’s occupants. Automobili Lamborghini’s expertise in carbon fiber and lightweight technologies is represented throughout the Aventador’s history and evolution. For instance, there were extensive developments in forged composite technologies. A team of “flying doctors” was established at the Aventador’s inception, traveling across the world to support dealers with specialist diagnostics and repairs to the carbon fiber monocoque when damaged. The new 6.5 liter 12-cylinder engine, producing 700 horsepower at a maximum of 8,250 rpm, delivered an incredible zero to 60 in just 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 217 mph. With 508 lb-feet of torque and a well-rounded torque curve, the Aventador’s pulling power, dynamism, aerodynamic efficiency, and precision handling, are set to the soundtrack of the V12 engine’s roar. There's No Better Way to Say Farewell to the Aventador Than by Acknowledging its Beauty, Performance, and Efficiency. And over the years, it has evolved to maintain the Aventador’s legendary status and appeal throughout its lifetime evolution. The Aventador’s design included an aeronautically-inspired, dynamic, sculpted super sports car. Its tight lines, interesting surfaces, and juxtaposition of angles, including the scissor doors on the V12 Lamborghinis, created a timeless automotive design as well as a powerful piece of enduring automotive art. Every Aventador produced is, in fact, considered a piece of art; with 85 percent of Aventadors featuring Ad Personam personalization by their owners: more than 200 unique colors and trims have been created for the Aventador. What else is there to love about the Aventador? Let’s take a look at the 2022 model: The 2022 Aventador by Lamborghini anticipates that future with an innovative low-slung design that is bursting with technology – including extensive use of carbon filter - and a V12 engine that is one for the history books. The Aventador is an Authentic Design Masterpiece. It’s an authentic design masterpiece that blends stark dynamism with aggressive aerodynamics to produce a cutting-edge monocoque. Inside, the highly customizable cabin combines high-level technology with luxury, premium-quality materials, and skillful Italian craftsmanship. It’s a supercar that works for your weekend whims and your family errands. Because real life doesn’t have to be boring. The powerful 769-hp V-12 engine and exotic low-slung exterior make the Aventador the very definition of a hypercar. You can get from zero to 60 in 2.8 seconds and reach a searing top speed of 217 mph. So what will your future be? Familiar? Or something a little more? There’s room for two inside the 2022 Adventador’s cockpit. So grab that someone special and take off into a bright new future. Starting at $450,000. Features we love: -Every Aventador sports scissor doors that swing open, adding to the inherent drama. -The Aventador’s technical specifications, dimensions and performance all add up to greatness - the futuristic interior can be fitted with a variety of premium materials and personalized options. -Lamborghini is building just 600 of the 2022 Aventadors globally (hence the moniker “Ultimae”) as a sendoff to the great car. Lamborghini Aventador: Everything You've Ever Desired. -A finely tuned V-12 engine and weight-saving technology make this one of the lightest and fastest Lamborghinis ever. -This supercar's powertrain features a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12 that develops 769 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. Lamborghini says farewell to the Aventador, but there's much more you can enjoy from the Italian luxury brand. Check out our Lamborghini dealerships below. Lamborghini houston lamborghini rancho mirage

The Coachella Valley has long been the perfect sun-drenched weekend getaway for those escaping the smog of Los Angeles or the cold of Northern cities. The Colors of Inspiration Collection: A New Era of Bentley. To celebrate everything bright, happy, and fun about visiting the desert - from its hotels and swimming pools to its golf courses and blue sky - Desert European Motorcars has created the Colors of Inspiration collection for Bentley Rancho Mirage. Each one of these very special Bentleys in the Colors of Inspiration Collection has gorgeous exterior paint colors matched with exciting fun and leisure-inspired pinstriping in bright hues such as “Hyperactive” orange, “Vibrant” Yellow, “Turquoise” Blue, and “Bespoke” White. The bright color accents lend a dramatic effect set against more classic exterior paint colors such as Arctic White, Satin Anthracite Grey, Beluga Black, and Cambrian Grey. “The idea was to try to build some cool cars with accent colors that accentuate the younger hip and cool generation that now comes to Coachella and Palm Springs,” explains Jason Cammisa, campus director at Desert European Motorcars, which oversees nine luxury car dealerships in Rancho Mirage that are part of Indigo Auto Group. “We wanted to do a contemporary twist with young fun colors accenting what people feel when they come to the Coachella Valley. They are happy, young, and vibrant hues.” The Colors of Inspiration Collection Catapults Bentley Into the Future of The Automotive World. Cammisa himself worked with Bentley Mulliner to commission the exclusive Colors of Inspiration Bentleys in a dazzling array of finishes, materials, and exclusive features. Inside they are filled with a dizzying portfolio of finishes, materials, and features and all the luxury amenities you’d expect of a Bentley. The collection comprises a limited edition of three Bentley models – the Continental, Flying Spur, and Bentayga - in colors and finishes that recall the “fun and happy” vibe of the desert. The Highlighter Yellow trim, for instance, seems to harken back to 1980s spring break in Palm Springs, while the Tiffany Blue trim lends a more classic Hollywood/mid-century modern vibe. Check out: The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid SUV is part of a Lineup that Will be Fully Hybridized by 2025 and Fully Electric Palm Springs and the greater Coachella Valley have always been a place of leisure starting as far back as the 1930s when Hollywood stars began flocking to the desert paradise for quick weekend getaways from movie sets. Bentley: Luxury and Power Driven, Since then, the area has continued to attract film industry types, presidents, and captains of industry and others from all over the world who are drawn to the sunshine, clean air, world-class golf courses, and laid-back poolside lifestyle. “The idea with Colors of Inspiration Collection was to try and build some cool cars with accent colors that reflect the younger generation that is coming here now,” Cammisa says. Three models are offered in four color combinations for both the Bentley eight-cylinder engine model and the12-cylinder engine model, he noted. “They are in essence one of a kind because you are never going to see more than one of these exact cars. So if someone wants the black one with bespoke white trim, then only one buyer gets the eight-cylinder and one buyer gets the 12 cylinder.” The models have already started arriving at Bentley Rancho Mirage. The brightly colored pinstriping will be shown as an accent on the carbon body exterior of the car as well as on the stitching throughout the interior. “We came up with the accent colors by looking at the spectrum of the rainbow that is the ‘hot’ colors and ended up choosing highlighter yellow, cool orange, and tiffany blue,” Cammisa explains. “I think with Bentley specifically - and with these kinds of spec builds - you can attract anyone from their 20s to their 80s. The Colors of Inspiration Models are Fresh and Unique from Any Other Car and Bentley. “They are fresh and unique enough to where they stand apart from other cars and other Bentleys but they are not too in your face crazy while being drive-able and fun.” “And they will be arriving just in time for Coachella.” The Colors of Inspiration collection demonstrates what can be achieved through the Mulliner personal commissioning process, where the customer, retailer, and Mulliner’s design team collaborate to create truly unique cars. Mulliner’s association with Bentley, in fact, stretches back to the earliest days of the company. Colors of Inspiration Collection was Great Success Thanks to Mulliner's Key Role. Now Bentley’s known as an in-house personal commission division, Mulliner plays a key role in defining the company’s future design DNA, as demonstrated to stunning effect by the extraordinary new Batur coupé. From special features and finishes to unique and limited-edition coach-built vehicles, the Mulliner name continues to represent the ultimate in Bentley design and craftsmanship. Bentley customers are showing an increasing appreciation of the individuality that a Mulliner feature can bring to their chosen automobile. In recent years the percentage of Bentleys with specific Mulliner features has continued to grow. The demand for Mulliner special paint finishes has more than doubled; and the number of Mulliner personal commissions, bringing an individual vision to life in the Mulliner atelier, has tripled. Regional teams are also taking advantage of the unique ability to curate bespoke collections, specific to their own customers' interests and passions. Inspired by the location. Created by Bentley. Just for you. Have questions about the Colors of Inspiration Collection? Visit our Bentley dealership below. BENTLEY RANCHO MIRAGE