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Queen Elizabeth may love her corgi-toting Range Rovers but that hasn’t stopped another British luxury automaker from celebrating the Platinum Jubilee. McLaren has in fact developed a new platinum paint color – and a special edition sports car - to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. McLaren honors Queen Elizabeth II in her Platinum Jubilee Year And there’s a solid link between the two entities aside from their status as thoroughly British: The queen herself helped open the McLaren Technology Center nearly two decades ago. more The Platinum Jubilee celebrates the queen’s 70 years on the throne so it’s a perfect time to introduce a new royal color. Check out: What’s the Deal with the Rimac Nevera? Everything You Need to Know About this Mysterious Electric Hypercar. The special silvery hue was painstakingly created over a full eight days by McLaren Special Operations, which put it through durability and application testing to make sure it dazzled the entire automotive world. McLaren honors Queen Elizabeth II in her Platinum Jubilee Year You, the customer, will be able to opt for this paint color for “years to come,” according to McLaren. Additionally, McLaren has made a one-off Artura Supercar for the same Jubilee celebration. The unique hybrid, 661 hp supercar is, of course, finished in that custom platinum paint we previously mentioned. The jubilee supercar comes from the British luxury automaker’s in-house bespoke division known as McLaren Special Operations (MSO). It’s the same division that creates custom McLarens for an exclusive segment of serious collectors. And the same team developed a special tool and press to create a unique badge for the supercar that simply spells out “Elizabeth II.” And although the McLaren Artura is a limited edition, don’t fret. The platinum “jubilee” paint on the hybrid will be available to all collectors for years to come. McLaren’s advanced coatings partner AkzoNobel analyzed different lighting to create the very special metallic pigment befitting of a queen. The expert paint developers then refined the finish over an entire eight-day period. The result? An uber-striking hue that would dazzle even QE2 herself. McLaren Artura Motor “It has been an honor for MSO to create a new platinum paint in celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee this year,” Ansar Ali, managing director of McLaren Special Operations, said in a statement. “This special paint, which will be available for customers to select for years to come, will be a fitting tribute to mark this historic milestone.” Aside from those tweaks, McLaren didn’t change much else on the Artura. So you can always buy a “regular” Artura (starting at $225,000) and know you are getting something very close. Especially if you choose the special jubilee platinum paint for the exterior. The Artura is McLaren’s first-ever series-production high-performance hybrid car. It’s part of the “Super Series” category, along with the 720s, and comes with an aerodynamic body that weighs just 3,303 pounds. McLaren Artura Motor Powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 that cranks out 577 hp and 431 ft-lbs of torque, the Artura also has an electric motor that kicks in an additional 94 hp and 161 ft-lbs of torque. It will get you from zero to 62 mph in just 3.0 seconds and reach a searing top speed of 205 mph. The battery pack enables a top speed of 81 mph and a range of 19 miles if you are driving in electric mode alone. The hybrid McLaren Artura was revealed at an event on Thursday at McLaren's Technical Center in the UK. McLaren spared nothing in creating the jubilee edition. They even developed a special tool and press to create a new badge. The new McLaren Artura, which came out in 2021, is the second hybrid McLaren after the legendary P1. McLaren honors Queen Elizabeth with a Jubilee Edition Car It takes about 2.5 hours to charge the Artura from zero to 80 percent, according to the British automaker. But even if the battery "runs out" there is always something in reserve for starting the engine. What else would you expect from a McLaren? Check out our latest McLaren for sale.

Did you know that just about every Audi model is getting dramatically updated for 2023? Audi says that the changes are being made, in part, to show that Audi deserves a place in the luxury segment at every level, from the entry-level luxury cars like the Audi Q3 and A3 to the larger vehicles such as the A8 and Q8. The changes will include everything from paint colors and interior details to technology and sound systems. The Entire Audi Lineup is Getting Dramatic Updates for 2023 You, as an Audi customer, will be able to see and even feel the changes as soon as 2023 model year vehicles begin rolling off the production line. Check out: What are the Top-Selling Audis in the U.S. and Why? more Here are the top Audi lineup updates you need to know about. Expect Luxury. The 2023 Audi A3 Will Just Get Better The A3 and S3 will just get better. We're talking standard LED headlights, door armrests, sumptuous leather, and an optional wireless charger. Opt for the Premium Plus trim and you will get new and incredible birch inlays. You can now also purchase adaptive cruise control as a standalone option for 2023 with the premium trim. Not enough? check out the 18-inch five-spoke wheels that are part of the Black Optic package. The A4 will Get Lots of New Stuff The 2023 Audi A4's Premium Plus trim level brings further bling and tech The A4's Premium Plus trim level brings further bling and tech. For starters, the Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system is now standard. And you get new standard LED headlights and DRLs for the A4 Allroad as well as the A4 40 and 45 models. Audi's super-luxe Black Optic pack is now available on Premium Plus and Prestige trims on the Allroad. You might also be dazzled by the available Manhattan gray paint, and 18-inch five-spoke wheels. The sportier A4 45's Black Optic pack now blacks out the exhaust tips and rear lip spoiler. There’s a Black Optic Plus Update The 2023 Audi S4 gets a new Black Optic Plus update The S4 gets a new Black Optic Plus update with available black rocker sill blades, exhaust tips, and Audi badges, among other things. The 18-inch wheels jump to 19 inches and there's a new Audi Sport pack that includes black interior surfaces along with red stitching. (And more!) Paints will Change 2023 Audi A4 Chronos Grey Quantum grey has been replaced with something called Chronos grey. And the buyer favorite Distinct Green is now available for all A4 and A5 cars. Some other hues are being discontinued. The A5 Will be Entirely Different The 2023 Audi A5 also gets many updates The Audi A5 also gets many updates. LED headlights are now on the entire lineup and a Bang & Olufsen system now comes with the Premium Plus trim. Adaptive cruise control now comes with the optional Convenience package. New 18-inch, five-spoke wheels are available for the coupe, sportback, and cabriolet body styles of the A5. Other models get changes as well The 2023 Audi A7 will also be updated The A6, A7, and A8 won't be left out of the fun and will receive many similar updates. The S6 and S7 are getting an Audi Sport pack that includes black leather and red stitching throughout. The S brand now includes LED interior lighting, heated rear seats, and an extended leather optional upgrade - all with Audi's impressive driver-assist software - included in the Premium Plus package. Don’t forget the A8 The 2023 Audi A8 will have remote park assist The remote park assist plus is joining the A8 and the S8 Executive trim for 2023. When you choose Comfort Plus you also get HD Matrix-design LED headlights and for the S8 you can opt for a new Valcona leather interior option. And of course the SUVs 2023 Audi SUV Updates LED headlights and DRLs are standard for all Q3 models, which also now come with a high-tech wireless charging pad. Q3 40 models now have an 18-inch, five-spoke wheel, and optional 19-inch V-spoke wheels on the Black Optic package. The Q3 45 gets new 20-inch wheels with summer tires as an option in the Black Optic. The Audi Q5 and SQ5 now come standard with adaptive cruise control. The Premium Plus trim includes a new option: a Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system. And the Audi Q7 has a new engine: A turbocharged four-cylinder that churns out 261 hp. There’s more! But you’ll have to wait for the next part. In the meantime check out our latest Audi cars for sale!

With all the buzz around the Rimac Nevera you might be wondering about the origins of this exotic hypercar that wreaks of James Bond-level excitement and suspense. It’s been called the Hypercar 2.0. Capable of exceptional speed, and powerful beyond comprehension. In fact, the, 2022 Rimac Nevera is named for a mighty storm system and is a force like no other. But where did this mysterious car come from? Exotic and powerful to the extreme, the fully electric Nevera was designed, engineered, and handcrafted in Croatia, created to outperform in every way. Rimac’s history is an interesting lesson in how a modern automotive company can be born. Its origins actually date back to 2007, when an engineer named Mate Rimac began to convert his own BMW E30 to an electric powertrain in his garage, with funding from a group of small investors. more A few years later Rimac had created several patents, many of which were sold to allow the foundation of Rimac Automobili. The Rimac's eE30 soon became a testbed for Rimac's first concept cars, which subsequently became known among its own engineers as the "Green Monster." With continued research and development that turned into the Concept One car, which was unveiled at the 2011 Frenkfurt Motorshow. Rimac eventually created an initial production run of 88 units. The group later delved into Formula E Championship as a way of promoting its brand and they went on to develop the Concept One’s successor. Fast forward to now and we have the Nevera. By specializing exclusively in electric performance, Rimac was able to engineer and extract the most extreme performance on the planet inside the Nevera. Each of the Nevera’s wheels is independently driven by one dedicated electric motor that channels torque accordingly to give you unprecedented control and agility. Beneath its skin lies a carbon-fiber monocoque with bonded carbon roof, an integrated structural battery pack, and rear-carbon subframe. The structural core is lightweight, powerful, and exceptionally strong. With the Nevera, unparalleled performance meets real-time intelligence for an exceptional driving experience that you will never forget. Four electric motors churn out 1.4 megawatts - an incredible 1877 horsepower – and can take you from zero to 60 in a stratospheric 1.85 seconds. And unlike other electric cars, the Nevera gives more than just torque. The Nevera can also reach a searing top speed of 258 mph on the track, leaving competitors in the dust. Starting at $2.4 million. This is what Rimac has to say about what it does: “We design, engineer, and build the most advanced automotive technology possible. From developing and manufacturing era-defining hypercars to inventing and building ground-breaking new technologies. We challenge convention and push technology to the edge of possibility. Welcome to Rimac. This is our story.” Wow! More about the Rimac Nevera: -Named for a quick, sudden, and mighty Mediterranean storm, the 2022 Rimac Nevera represents power to the extreme. -The Nevera was designed to be the fastest accelerating car and the fastest electric car in the world today. -Not only is it visually striking but it carries exceptional speed and severity, a Hypercar with a capital H. -Rimac will make 50 Neveras for 2022 - each hand-crafted in Croatia for a total of 150 cars over time. -Four independent surface-mounted, carbon-sleeve, permanent-magnet electric motors and four independent inverters and gearboxes spell searing speed and performance. -The two front motors produce 220 kW (299 hp) each and the two rear motors produce 480 kW (653 hp) each. -The Nevera was handcrafted to perform beyond all expectations, with its inner workings made specifically for high performance. -The 120-kWh battery is shown to recharge from zero to 80 percent in as little as 19 minutes with 500 kW DC fast charging. -Expect purpose and performance - Nevera's bold but functional form is designed to exceed all expectations. -Expect precision engineering that pushes performance to the edge of possibility and beyond. -Rimac engineers found and developed the very best materials in order to handcraft everything from powertrain components to composites and in-car controls. -The 2022 Rimac Nevera's carbon-fiber monocoque is the largest and stiffest of any automobile on the market. Want to order a Rimac Nevera? Contact us today!

It just wouldn’t be a Rolls-Royce without a Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament. Or would it? Back in the brand’s early days, not every car carried the mascot. But we'll get to that later... As part of its 111th anniversary, Rolls is unveiling a smaller, more aerodynamic Spirit of Ecstasy that will be part of the new Rolls-Royce Sceptre - the venerable British brand’s first battery-electric vehicle. The brand’s reimaging of the classic automotive mascot comes 111 years after the Spirit of Ecstasy was first registered as the specific intellectual property of Rolls-Royce. more Today’s Spirit of Ecstasy remains “the embodiment of our brand, and a constant source of inspiration and pride for the marque and its clients,” said Torsten Müller-Ötvös, chief executive officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “(But) like our brand, she has always moved with the times while staying true to her nature and character.” In her new shorter form she is more streamlined and graceful than ever before — the perfect emblem for the most aerodynamic Rolls-Royce ever created, according to the CEO. The new version measures in at just 3.26 inches tall, compared to her predecessor’s 3.94 inches. The new version is lower, more dynamic, and ... historically accurate. In fact, it closely resembles the drawings made by her creator, illustrator, and sculptor Charles Sykes, in the early 20th century. When originally sculpted, the Spirit of Ecstasy stood with her feet together, legs straight and tilting at the waist. Today, she stands with one leg forward, as if braced for the wind. Her robes – no, they are not wings - have been revised to make them more realistic and aerodynamic. “She leans forward, expressing our relentless pursuit of progress, and her dress gracefully flows in the wind, echoing the serenity of our products in motion,” said Anders Warming, director of Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Interestingly, the new Spirit of Ecstasy was digitally sculpted to better capture the essence of Syke’s original drawings. Of course, being a Rolls-Royce emblem, the process was highly detailed and painstaking. To keep her authentic yet contemporary, designers turned to stylists at Goodwood for their input on everything from her hair and clothes to her posture and facial expression. Until 1939, each individual Spirit of Ecstasy was made by Sykes himself. He even hand-polished each one! Back then, Rolls-Royce had limited production, making this task easier for one man to carry out. Today, these very special hood ornaments are still made the way Sykes made them, using the lost-wax process, aka cire-perdue. It’s an ancient procedure that actually dates from the third millennium B.C. The lost-wax process is a form of metal casting that starts with a wax model used to create a mold. Once the mold is constructed, the wax model is melted away, and molten metal is poured into the mold. Keep in mind that this is not the first time Rolls-Royce has altered the Spirit of Ecstasy. In fact, the original 1911 mascot was 6 7/8 inches tall. By the 1960s, she had changed eight times and then measured a shorter 4 5/16 inches tall. And, the distance from her nose to the tip of her outstretched robes shrank as well, from 5 inches to just three. Her base shape, stance, and positioning of her robes have also changed over the decades, according to Rolls-Royce. The new version created for the Spectre will appear on all future models. The existing design will continue to adorn the Ghost, Wraith, Dawn, Phantom, and Cullinan and their Black Badge variants. They are made by specialists in Southampton, England. Interestingly, company founder Sir Henry Royce disliked mascots/hood ornaments of any kind; and The Honorable Charles Stewart Rolls died in a flying accident in June 1910, so he never even saw the Spirit of Ecstasy. And back then, buying a Rolls-Royce didn’t ensure your car would get the hood ornament. In fact, it was an option you could purchase through 1939. And less than half of the 20,000 cars sold during that period came with one. Since then, many subsequent owners of those older cars have added them to make them look more like what people think of as a Rolls. And now, the British marque is celebrating its 111th birthday by unveiling a new, more aerodynamic version of the Silver Lady. Why? Aerodynamics appears to be the big reason for the design changes. The Spectre is the Rolls-Royce’s most aerodynamic vehicle ever. The drag coefficient (cd) is a mere 0.26, something which will help improve battery efficiency and speed. And, that figure is expected to improve as testing continues. “In her new form she is more streamlined and graceful than ever before—the perfect emblem for the most aerodynamic Rolls-Royce ever created, Torsten says, “and for gracing the prow of our bold electric future.” The new Spirit of Ecstasy is scheduled to show up in showrooms on the Spectre in 2023. Contact any of our Rolls-Royce dealerships for more information.

It might have to be re-named Kardashian Gray. The paint color Kim Kardashian recently chose for her luxury cars is causing a giant stir in pop culture media. That's because she shelled out roughly $100,000 to paint three of her luxury cars – including a Lamborghini and a Rolls-Royce - a hue called “ghost gray” so the vehicles would match her mansion. The Skims founder hired an outfit called Platinum Motorsports in Los Angeles to carry out the work, sources told the media. The so-called “ghost gray” color is said to be a “very specific Rolls-Royce gray.” And it wasn’t easy: Each car took about a month to complete due to the fact that each of the vehicles had to be taken dis-assembled in order to be sprayed. more Among the three cars Kardashian had painted: a Lamborghini Urus and a Rolls-Royce Ghost. Kim’s budget may be anything but austere but her aesthetic is quite clean. She loves to design her homes in neutral tones and keep in the interiors modern and simple. And now her cars match her abode! In a new video for Vogue, the reality star gave a tour of clean-lined mega-home and also gave viewers a look at her newly painted vehicles. During the interview, she said, “I've always been a car girl, I love cars, and I really wanted something different. I wanted my cars to blend in with my house which is grey. So I did all grey cars, instead of my typical matte silver, which I used to do. I picked out my Lamborghini Urus with a kit on the front, Rolls-Royce Ghost with a crystal lady….I love everything about it.” The Lamborghini, apparently, was the hardest to complete due to the intricate body kit on the front of the car. Interested in staying on top of the color trends for luxury cars? Here’s some info that might help you make that important decision for your car's exterior: Car & Driver is reporting that according to research by PPG, Kardashian was right on trend because grayscale shades – ranging from white to black - make up 3/4ths of paint colors on vehicles sold in the United States. Furthermore, blue, the next most popular color, took up about 9 percent of market share. But you might notice that today's automotive advertising is filled with brighter colors, a trend that has been making gains the past few years. You might have admired the Audi Q8's Dragon Orange Metallic. BMW’s compact M cars might catch your eye in Sao Paulo Yellow. Lamborghini, of course, will allow you to customize any portion of their Huracán or Aventador with just about any color you choose. Or maybe an even rarer color is your thing. In fact, just about any color is possible thanks to Porsche’s Paint to Sample program. It will cost you thousands of dollars but you can choose from a catalog of old colors and apply any of them to your new Porsche. Even better: If you can’t find that exact hue, the people at Porsche will create a color custom. And it will cost you twice as much. But it can be done! For that unusual buyer, Aston Martin and McLaren offer a wide selection of bold paint schemes, including bright lime yellow hues. Need a custom car color that's even more on the wild side? Car & Driver points to the bronzy palette of colors available for the McLaren 765LT. If you’re drawn to warmth you can choose Papaya Spark, which will attract eyeballs wherever you go. When it comes to stately elegance nothing beats a Bentley and with each passing year the available color schemes are becoming less staid. Think “light-blue Jetstream II Metallic” paint color for your exterior. You will create a buzz where every you go without sacrificing one ounce of luxury.

The 2022 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost will Ignite Your Sense of Mystery and Drama with its Almost Supernatural Levels of Luxury and Performance. Rolls-Royce calls the 2022 Black Badge Ghost a darker and more menacing version of the original Ghost. In other words, it’s one of the most luxurious cars in the world made even more extra by some considerable upgrades layered into its design. And it's a Rolls-Royce that conveys an almost supernatural attitude of nocturnal mystery and drama. The British automaker recently unveiled the second generation Black Badge Ghost in Miami, where the nightlife is a universe unto itself. The new edition Black Badge Ghost is rife with carefully selected design elements and some enviable engineering upgrades. Rolls-Royce first introduced the Black Badge treatment to its already uber-luxurious fleet in 2016. The idea was to attract a younger customer base – and it worked, according to Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. He told the Robb Report that the average age of the brand’s customer base has gone from 57 to 43. He also notes that Black Badge models account for nearly a third of Rolls’ overall sales. Now Black Badge has been applied to the Ghost, which was the Robb Report’s Luxury Car of the Year for 2021. And the 2022 model is offering an even more spirited ride, according to the media outlet. It’s built upon the Ghost’s same aluminum spaceframe platform. Starting $395,000, the 2022 Black Badge Ghost also shares the original Ghost’s 6.75-liter twin-turbo V-12. But it delivers a more amazing 591 horsepower and 664 ft lbs of torque and will get you from zero-to-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. (More on performance later). So what, exactly, make the Black Badge Ghost different than a mere Ghost? Let’s take a look! Aspecial Coating The Spirit of Ecstasy and grille are coated with a special chrome electrolyte and then hand polished to create an exquisite black chrome finish. They even match the Black Badge-only 21-inch wheels made with up to 44 layers of carbon fiber for maximum strength. The wheels have a 3D-forged aluminum hub as well as aerospace-grade titanium fasteners. To top it off, the wheel finish is a lightly tinted lacquer meant to protect the the carbon fiber. Finishes Galore Bolivar wood comprises the interior trim. Special air vent surrounds are darkened through something called physical vapor deposition. Among the new instruments, the timepiece on the dashboard is minimalist and sleek and has been modified to have a “post opulent” (aka streamlined) look thanks, in part, to a tidy chrome finish. Elsewhere in the cabin there’s carbon fiber-like pattern called “technical fiber.”  The Black Badge infinity logo is beautifully displayed via 152 individual LED lights. The Exterior Paint Color The 2022 Black Badge Ghost exterior paint color is what Rolls calls the darkest black now available on any car in the world. An impressive 100 pounds of paint were used to cover each and every Black Badge Ghost before two layers of clear coat were applied to each car. Finally, the exterior is hand polished by a team of four experts to create an incredibly gloss finish. Don’t like super-dark black? This is a Rolls, after all, and you can choose from some 44,000 paint colors. It’s More Powerful The car’s power output jumps from 563 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque in the regular Ghost to 591 hp and 664 lb-ft in the Black Badge Ghost. Performance is further boosted by the Black Badge’s exclusive "Low" mode, a setting that produces full torque at only 1,700 rpm and cuts shift time by half when the pedal is at least 90 percent deployed. Additionally, this Ghost’s eight-speed automatic transmission is supported by satellite to allow for better shifting based on the road conditions. It’s Post Opulent The Black Badge Ghost sports a posh yet uncluttered aesthetic—a fairly new look dubbed “post opulent” by the automaker. The streamlined look is defined inside by obsidian-like Bolivar wood paired with composite veneers and shaded brightwork. Outside, the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament and striking Pantheon Grille, both blackened with a chrome electrolyte, are complemented by formidable 21-inch wheels, each comprised of 22 layers of carbon fiber. “Black Badge Ghost lives after dark, igniting the rebel within. Powerful, agile, and fearless, it is the most potent manifestation of Rolls-Royce yet — a drive defined by unrelenting force and finesse,” according to Rolls-Royce. It also has a more engaging gear ratios, all-wheel drive, and all-wheel steer offer the most responsive and dynamic drive the marque has ever achieved — with the smoothest Magic Carpet Ride sensation imaginable, according to Rolls. If you’ve been meaning to enhance your already rebellious aura and add in a bit of mystery – without sacrificing performance and style, the Black Badge Ghost may be just what you need in 2022.

Audi is one of the top luxury car makers in the world, known for innovative design, smooth handling and speed. They are known for employing diesel technology, aluminum bodies, Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) and other innovations that are at the forefront of the auto industry. And because of its insistence on state-of-the-art technology for all of its vehicles, Audi has enjoyed a rapidly expanding U.S. market in recent years. Moreover, Audi has also seen some success on the racetrack and currently holds seven world records! Audi, which has sold autos in the United states since 1970, says it is now focusing on investing more into the development of luxury electric cars. So let’s take a look at some of top-selling Audi models in the U.S. in recent years. Audi Q5 The Audi Q5 SUV made the top-selling Audi list for a reason. It has a sporty and streamlined exterior and a state-of-the-art 3.0l TDI 2967cc engine. It drives like a dream, makes it a favorite of serious car lovers. The adventure-ready overall design makes it great for the outdoors but its sleek, tapered profile makes it perfect for a night on the town. If you want style and technology along with rugged utility you may fall hard for the Q5. Other things to love about this SUV: You can choose from regular and plug-in hybrid powertrains and the chassis delivers a quiet interior and refined ride. There’s also a bounty of tech – including a large infotainment display, optional digital gauge display, and a suite of available driver-assistance features. The plug-in hybrid model sports updated exterior styling and unique 19- or 20-inch wheels – along with a slight horsepower boost to 362-hp. Not only was it the No. 1 car among luxury compact SUVs when it was introduced in 2013, its sales have remained strong since thanks to its smooth handling and seating for five. It also has tri-zone climate controls, and 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats. Audi A3 This is a compact car first produced by Audi starting 1996. The third generation A3 uses the Volkswagen Group MQB platform. The current model has a more aggressive design in terms of exterior lines and interior tech, making it a sedan for the advanced age. Slightly longer, wider, and taller, the new A3 offers more headroom and boasts a modern style that includes a single-frame grille finished in titanium black. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine offers 228 hp and can take you from zero to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. That kind of power, combined with all-wheel drive and a host of driver-assistance features, makes the A3 a desirable choice for those who value substance and sex appeal. Inside, a 10.1-inch touchscreen for infotainment is oriented toward the driver along with a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster that can be upgraded to 12.3 inches to house the full Audi Virtual Cockpit software suite – allowing you to display Google Maps so that it covers the entire screen for easy navigation. The A3 lineup has grown over the years and now has A3, A3 Sportback, A3 Saloon, A3 Cabriolet, S3, S3 Sportback, S3 Saloon and S3 Cabriolet. Audi A6 Not only is the Audi A6 incredibly easy to handle and smooth to drive, it boasts beautifully executed exterior and interior style. The Audi A6 stands out for 2021 with a long list of innovative features, including integrated Google Map satellite imaging, twin digital displays and a camera system that allows you to view the vehicle from just about every angle. You also enjoy a plethora of safety and driver-assistance systems along with standard all-wheel drive – or Quattro – that makes the A6 especially alluring to those who live in colder weather part of the year. A full roster of safety and driver-assistance systems are also on hand. The A6's two powertrains—a 248-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 335-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6—give you the power you want for in-town and country highways. Both powertrains use hybrid technology and seven-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive are both standard. The V-6 delivers makes for some exciting highway driving, delivering plenty of thrust. Audi R8 V10 The Audi R8 is a supercar with a mid-mounted V10 engine and design, a mid-engine, two-seater sports car that uses the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system based on Lamborghini Huracan platform. As Audi’s top-tier model, the R8 contains a roaring 602-hp V-10 engine that sits behind its two-seat cabin. This may well be the super car you’ve been seeking in that you can drive it daily no problem and it has all the refinement you’d expect of an Audi. The streamlined interior contains top-notch infotainment functions which you can access through the digital gauge cluster. And it’s super fun to drive. Audi Q7 Now, we can't conclude our top-selling Audi list without including the Q7. The Audi Q7 is one of the most luxurious SUVs in the market. The Q7 seamlessly blends the sleek exterior and interior design with a smooth-as-butter off-roading experience. The Q7 is both family friendly and high tech and always fun to drive. The 2021 Q7 comes with a roomy three rows of seats and allows you to choose from two turbocharged engines—a 248-hp four-cylinder or a 335-hp V-6—both of which offer an exciting drive whether you’re dropping off at school or hitting the road for a long weekend. Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system is standard while sportier models offer an optional four-wheel steering system and an adaptive air suspension to deliver even more agile handling on or off road. Other standard features include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The Premium model's Convenience package now includes a heated steering wheel and a 360-degree exterior camera system. Prestige models now come with leather-wrapped armrests and center consoles have heated rear seats as standard. You can choose from turbo-four "45" powertrain and the turbocharged V-6 "55" option. Bumping up from the base Premium to the Premium Plus adds a surround sound stereo system, a wireless smartphone charging pad, power-folding exterior mirrors with memory settings, 20-inch wheels, ambient interior lighting, and illuminated door sill inlays. You and your passengers will love every mile you travel in this adventurous, exciting-to-drive SUV. Check out our latest Audi inventory!

As if we need further proof they are badass, the new James Bond Film - actor Daniel Craig's last time as 007 - is spilling over with Land Rover vehicles. You’ll see plenty of new and classic Land Rovers in No Time to Die, which hit theaters this last week. And the movie has even inspired a new special edition Land Rover: The Defender V8 Bond Edition. The new special edition Defender was even tested by the James Bond stunt team who pushed it to its very limits. This vehicle sets new standards for toughness and capability. Just 300 of the Defender V8 Bond Editions will be made. They were inspired by the film itself and are very very cool. Commissioned by the SV Bespoke, the Defender V8 Bond Edition’s interior is chock full of all sorts of special features, from  laser etching to detailing that shows it is One of only 300 made. Here’s a look at a few of those special features of the Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition: A START-UP MESSAGE. You can activate the Pivi Pro infotainment to unleash a 007-inspired start-up message. PROJECTED LOGO. Unlock the Defender V8 Bond Edition and the actual 007 logo is projected onto the ground from an amazing puddle lamp. 22-INCH WHEELS. It has Gloss Black 22-inch Luna wheels and Xenon Blue front brake calipers. 007 TREADPLATES. Unique Defender 007 treadplates featuring the unmistakable 007 logo set the tone for an interior with a perfect blend of capability and composure. 007 TAILGATE BADGE. The Defender 007 badge on the tailgate marks it as a Defender V8 Bond Edition. It’s the perfect vehicle for this James Bond movie. That’s because in No Time To Die, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in tropical Jamaica. However, that peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. His mission? To rescue a kidnapped scientist turns. But it turns out to be far more treacherous than expected. Bond ends up on the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Here’s comes the Land Rovers. In the Bond film Land Rovers are driven by the bad guys. The Land Rover Defender family is perfect for the job. It expertly blends durability, capability and design. There’s a Defender for everyone, including bad guys. The Defender represents more than 70 years of innovation and improvement, honoring the vehicle’s history for rugged solidity while thoroughly remaining a Defender for the 21st century. So overall, what’s new about the Land Rover Defender and why is it Bond-film worthy? • The Defender offers the ultimate expressions of power, capability and design. Now with three new additions to the range. • The Defender offers stunning performance, unsurpassed luxury and cutting-edge technology. • Its Special Vehicle Operations showcases the very best of Land Rover with a range of exclusive SV-badged halo models and uniquely engineered projects. • As the benchmark in vehicle personalization, Special Vehicle Operations is also home to a suite of exceptional commissioning services, including SV Bespoke and SV Premium Palette for the ultimate in tailored vehicle finishes and handcrafted details. While the Land Rover Defender launched last year, the 25th James Bond movie is hitting the big screen NOW and early reviews reveal that it has the best stunts and car chase sequences yet. It has an all-black makeover outside, bright blue brake calipers and that very special 007 badging and 22in black alloy wheels. In the film multiple Defenders, driven by the bad guys, chase Bond and mostly end up mangled. Ouch. There’s one scene where a car flips over Bond after hitting a fallen tree. Guess who survives? Bond Stunt Coordinator Lee Morrison is the man responsible for all the stunts from the past five Bond movies. He told the media there ten Defenders used in the new film. He says that to protect the drivers, the new Defenders were fitted with a roll cage and racing seats. They also had  five-point harnesses as well as under-body protection, motorsport fuel cells and a fire-extinguisher system. Check out our latest Land Rover inventory!

The Luxury Car Business is Booming! Sales of Rolls-Royce, Ferrari and Lamborghini and Other Luxury Car Brands are Soaring in Post Pandemic Times. The luxury car boom. It’s been called the post-pandemic “roaring ‘20s” and people are out of quarantine and ready for fun. So much fun, in fact, that sales of luxury cars are booming like never before. Exotic cars are at the top of the must-have list for buyers who have spent months indoors with little to do but fantasize about hitting the open road in a beautiful and powerful automobile. Exotic cars such as Rolls-Royce, Ferrari and Lamborghini are filling their books with orders as the wave continues to rise. In fact, the global rebound is causing just about all luxury automakers' sales to soar as customers are putting in orders at unforeseen levels. That’s because the world’s wealthiest consumers cut back on purchases at the same rate as normal wage earners, which led to a huge drop in sales for high-end luxury vehicles during the height of the pandemic. Now that we are free to roam, travel and go shopping (at least for now) sales have taken off and are expected to keep rising. According to Forbes magazine, a sampling of numbers of the luxury car book looked like this: Annual sales of Lamborghini surpassed 2019 numbers to reach a record 7,430 vehicles. This was caused, in part, by the Italian automaker’s first-ever Urus SUV which starts at about $220,000. While Ferrari sales fell by ten percent to 9,119 in 2020 due to factory closures, the company says orders have now reached record levels thanks to the popular $507,000 SF90 Stradale and new $222,000 Roma. Aston Martin recovered from a lackluster position last year thanks to sales of its first-ever SUV, the DBX. At the tippy top of the ultra-high price end of the exotic brand spectrum, the launch of the 19-foot long Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, a an ultra-luxury auto with a price tag starting at $28 million, is sure to drive some sales for the venerable British automaker. (Though only a very few models are being built). “Coachbuilding is back at the British brand,” Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos  said in a statement. “Only the House of RollsRoyce can offer its Coachbuild clients the inimitable opportunity to commission a product of future historical significance, that is as fundamentally unique as they are – and then participate in every detail of its creation.” He also added that “there is some pent-up demand out there and quite some money around to be spent.” Thusly, Rolls-Royce recorded its best-ever quarter in early 2021 driven by sales of the New Ghost coupe and Cullinan SUV. Production for 2021 is already fully booked. According to various luxury automakers, both Europe and the U.S. are predicted to have increasing sales expansion for the coming years - but it is in Asia and China in particular - where the largest growth can be found. In fact, the Japan Times has reported that the global rebound from the pandemic is pushing all carmakers' sales to unheard of heights. Felipe Munoz of market research firm Jato Dynamics told Japan Times that for the wealthy "most of the problem was that they couldn't get out of their houses” – so they "postponed their purchases." In fact, the turnaround was already starting to happen in the last quarter of 2020. In Britain, for instance, Bentley laid off thousands of workers as the pandemic began and then recorded  record sales of 11,000 units driven by the Bentayga SUV. A recent Bloomberg report even says there’s a postwar style boom for luxury automakers. As such, luxury vehicle sales are projected to keep growing rapidly through 2024. According to Mordor Intelligence: “A significant growth of tangible luxury offerings in vehicles (worldwide is) shifting consumer preferences from sedans to SUVs, and increasing disposable incomes of consumers have been propelling the demand for luxury cars.” So why is this luxury car boom happening? Automakers say that their customers report that they simply had more time to think about the future and where they wanted to put their money. And they simply wanted to spend more time out and about in a car they love. In other words: Why not? Check out our latest luxury cars for sale.

A Few Reasons the Superstar Simply Had to Have the New $28 Million Rolls-Royce Boat Tail Rolls-Royce has unveiled its most expensive car ever: The $28 million Boat Tail. And it’s not just a mode of transport but rather a destination, according to the venerable British automaker. Built by the newly revived "Coachbuilding" division of Rolls-Royce, the Boat Tail comprises a mix of design inspirations, including the classic 1932 Rolls-Royce Boat Tail model as well as the  J-Class yachts (hence, the boat part).  The original Boat Tail was an important model in the company’s history given the fact that it was created in 1932 at the very dawning of the auto industry. Not only does the new car honor the first Boat Tail model, but the customization options for the new version are in and of themselves legendary. Coachbuilding itself is considered a part of Rolls-Royce/automotive history. At its height it was a practice that allowed buyers to customize their automobile to their own whims. Coachbuilding, which involved months - or even years - of work on a particular automobile, all but disappeared after World War II and was only revived in 2018 so that Rolls could serve a very special class of customer. So much detail goes into every new Boat Tail that we don’t have room to outline all of it here. But suffice it to say that the car’s body is spectacular – and that’s just for starters. It appears to be a singular clear,  glass-like surface with zero breaks, almost like a liquid surface. The sailing boat theme emerges at the rear of the car where, with the press of a button, a deck opens in a “theatrically sweeping butterfly form” to reveal an intricate hosting suite complete with a bespoke champagne chest, two bottles of Armand de Brignac vintage cuvée, caviar and blinis. Finally, cocktail tables open on either side of the deck providing access to a pair of picnic stools. Here are seven random facts about the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail that you might not know: 1. Jay-Z and Beyonce bought one. A recent report in the British newspaper the Telegraph indicates that the power couple bought a bespoke Boat Tail with “detailing to match their favorite things.” Those details are currently unknown but the couple is known to like a good picnic and the Boat Tail comes with that rear deck that dramatically opens with butterfly-like wings to reveal bar stools and a cocktail table. That particular Boat Tail is said to include a refrigerator that is set at six degrees Centigrade- the same temperature required to store a bottle of Armand de Brignac - Jay-Z and Beyonce’s favorite beverage. 2. The Boat Tail is painted in oceanic blue color in honor of the J-Class racing yachts that partly inspired the design. This particular oceanic blue is especially gorgeous because it is imbued with crystals that highlight the car's look via changing lights. Additionally, the grille is flanked by curved slim LED browlines accompanied by round LED headlights beneath. 3. The interior is like a jewel box. Literally. The dashboard was designed by the ultra high-end Swiss luxury watch brand BOVET 1822, which also created the dashboard dials with the Guilloché technique that is used for jewelry and wristwatch design. The dashboard also includes two reversible timepieces. These clocks took a total of three years to be constructed and can be used in the dashboards, as a conventional clock or as a wristwatch. 4. There’s a pen. Rolls-Royce has also included a special Montblanc pen within a leather-and-aluminum case snuggled in the car's glove box. 5. There’s an umbrella. A Rolls-Royce signature umbrella sits inside the door for handy use in case of a downpour. 6. It’s the ultimate tailgater car. The high-end Hosting Suite makes the Tail Boat “a destination” as the company notes - rather than just a means of travel. The Hosting Suite holds that full set of items for a picnic or other outing under a deck that sweeps up butterfly style with the push of a button. Looking a little closer you’ll notice the suite alone has its own dedicated nine ECUs and special wiring and it includes two high-power refrigerators, drink holders and many other items. 7. If you’re roughing it you don’t even need to bring the butler. There’s cutlery and silverware, soft towels and bottles of top notch champagne that come with the car (chilled to perfection of course). And so you can rest after a full day there’s also two sets of carbon fiber chairs. Ah, the good life! Check out our new Rolls-Royce inventory.

EV Titans Go Head to Head So which is better: The Tesla Model S or the Porsche Taycan? Is the Taycan really better than a Tesla Model S? Let's look at the Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan. That’s one of the first questions people ask when they hear about the all-electric Porsche Taycan. In fact, one dealership in Canada has been so comfortable with that question that it’s actually lending out a Taycan so people can compare it alongside the 4S.So what’s the deal? Is Tesla’s range really that much better than other comparable EVs?  And is the Taycan so fabulous in terms of design and handling that it’s worth the price? According to Greencar.com, the two mighty gladiators of EVs are going toe-to-toe and only one is coming out the winner. So which one should you buy? Greencar did what it calls a good old-fashioned “shootout” between the two luxury EVs. They focused on range, charging, acceleration, handling and interior/exterior design as well as price and value for your money. Here’s what they and other bloggers have found: Range and Charging The benchmark for charging of electric cars is thought to be 200 miles between charges. That gives you plenty of miles for getting to and from work, running errands and leisure driving. Unreliable EPA ratings aside, the auto blogs have reported the Taycan will go anywhere up to 300 miles between charges. Tesla Model S Long Range Plus mode, on the other hand, has a range of up to 391 miles. But while Tesla may win for range, both cars are getting easier and easier to charge. Porsche, for instance, has installed high-speed chargers at all of its dealerships and has partnered with Electrify America to provide over 1,700 chargers at 350 stations all across the United States. Acceleration Both cars are two of the quickest on the road. When it comes to acceleration they are both faster than the fastest race cars and super cars thanks to those high-powered electric motors. Both offer amazing zero to 60 mph times. The Taycan Turbo S will take you from zero to 60mph in 2.6 seconds, though Motor Trend and others have clocked it at 2.4 seconds. The Tesla comes in at 2.3 seconds – so just a tiny difference. Handling Here’s where things get interesting. Nothing Tesla has done to improve its drive in the last few years can touch Porsche’s superior handling derived from decades of German engineering. So according to Greencar and others, the Taycan is by far the more rewarding car to drive. And on twists and turns the Taycan always feels solid despite its 5,100 pounds of weight compared to the Tesla’s 4,900 pounds. So for handling and agility Porsche takes the lead here. Design When it comes to design the Taycan is a blast of fresh air borrowing a bit from another Porsche, the Panamera. The Taycan is edgier than the Tesla and features the biggest brakes – both rotors and calipers. The exterior of the 4S has been around for awhile and is starting to look a bit staid by comparison. And on the inside, the Taycan is the clear winner, according to Greencar. It’s got perfectly ergonomic leather seats and ample room for four adults, and the Turbo S also sports a gorgeous tinted glass roof and superior design throughout. From a technology perspective you’ll love having more than 41″ of digital displays and controls throughout your world-class cabin – something not true with the Tesla. And the Porsche Taycan gives you nearly two dozen leather and Race-Tex color combinations for your seat surfaces. If you prefer limited pleather seating in black, white, or tan, then the Tesla Model S might work fine. So Porsche takes this round as well. Price The Taycan 4S begins at $103,800 plus delivery charges. Options such as Porsche’s InnoDrive active safety suite will cost an additional $3,600 and the performance package increases the price by $6,400 – so your total is going to be closer to $113,800 with those options. Also, there are many more available from Porsche to enhance your Taycan. The Base Tesla Model S Long Range starts at $79,990 plus delivery. But there are far fewer options to add to a Tesla compared to the Porsche. According to Greencar’s tally: Premium paint, interior and wheels will add $8,500 while the addition of Tesla’s self-driving tech is another $8,000. That brings the total to about $96,490. However, the Porsche Taycan is the more premium looking and handling car by far. And you can expect to pay a little extra for that superior design. “If price were no object, we’d all be driving the new Taycan,” Greencar concludes. Fun fact: Dr. Ferdinand Porsche and Nikola Tesla were peers. They lived and did their research work at the same time very close to one another in Germany and Austria. And while Nikola Tesla is known for his work with semiconductors, he is the famous namesake for the popular EV known as the Tesla.  What you may not know is that Dr. Ferdinand Porsche beat Tesla to the EV market by approximately 120 years. In fact, the first Porsche ever made was the Porsche P1 EV in 1898.  What else does Porsche offer you that Tesla does not? A signature brand value of the German automaker is the care that designers take to make you feel like a god when you are behind the wheel.  Moreover you can personalize your 2021 Porsche Taycan with other incredible features like adaptive seating, massage seating, and a palette of 17 exterior colors, including favorites like Carrara White, Frozen Berry, and Miami Blue, among others. Tesla offers you only five color choices. With the Taycan, you get eight wheel options. With Tesla that number comes down to two.  While Nikola Tesla was known for his work on high-powered semiconductors, Porsche edges out the Model S when it comes to charging speed. At a rapid-charging station, the Porsche Taycan can recharge from zero to 80 percent capacity in as little as 22 minutes. The Tesla Model S takes about 30 minutes to do the same.According to some media reports Tesla promises anywhere between 400 and 500 miles of cruising range.1 However, recent third-party testing shows that real-world results are about half of that. The Porsche Taycan is estimated by the EPA to offer a conclusive and repeatable 201 miles of cruising. So when it comes down to it you’ll have to ask yourself if you’re actually getting what you’re paying for? Check out our Porsche Taycan for sale inventory.

Is the Rolls-Royce Ghost a minimalist Rolls-Royce? Well, sort of. If there ever was such a thing as an understated Rolls-Royce, the Ghost might be it, at least according to the British luxury carmaker.  Rolls-Royce’s freshly designed Rolls-Royce Ghost displays a design aesthetic the automaker describes as “post-opulence (that) rejects superficial expressions of wealth.” Starting at $311,900 the Ghost is built on the company’s Architecture of Luxury platform with all-wheel drive and optical road-reading suspension. It’s lighter, stronger and stiffer than other Rolls. But don’t expect a Prius. The Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament and twin-turbo 6.8-liter V12 are still there and this baby is still 18 feet long, after all, but everything else is slightly less ostentatious thanks to a mission that “reflects an evolved appreciation of luxury, one defined by minimalism and purity,” according to Rolls-Royce. Among the features that make the Rolls-Royce Ghost a less opulent but just-as-luxurious Rolls-Royce: A subtle lower side-body line that visually lowers the car and plays off of a tapered rear that seems to make the car look less massive than most Rolls. Scallops in the roof and hood also help pair down and streamline the aesthetic. Rain gutters are invisible, further reducing the fuss. An equally clean-lined interior filled with unembellished metal, wood and leather. A green-leaning MicroEnvironment Purification System to remove the contaminants coming in from the outside world. Hot/cold selectors that are rotary and mechanical rather than high tech gadgetry found in other luxury automobiles Don’t be fooled into thinking the Ghost is about roughing it. In fact, the Ghost has plenty of luxury features, including spaciousness. The new car's overall length has grown by 3.5 inches to 218.3 inches, and its width has increased by 1.2 inches to 77.9 inches. The Ghost retains rear-hinged "coach" doors at the back and they have a power-closing function.  And it’s luxuriously quiet. Rolls used more than 220 pounds of acoustic damping along with double glazing and felt insulation to keep noise down inside the Ghost.  And the greatest luxury can be found in the tiniest details. For instance, the stitching on the edge of the instrument panel, where each stich is angled at 45 degrees before being perfectly aligned with the rest of the design, shows that familiar Rolls attention to detail. The interior contains just under 340 individual pieces of leather and hyper plush carpeting throughout. The showpiece starlight headliner remains and comprises 1,000 fiber optic cables placed and cut by hand to look like a starry night sky. And don’t forget that the 2021 Ghost is the most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce to date.  Built on aluminum Rolls-Royce architecture the new Ghost has all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering for unprecedented agility and performance. The 2021 Ghost can get to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds while offering sharper driving thanks to an all-wheel-steering system and 50/50 weight. It’s everything you expect from the most popular Rolls-Royce with some new flourishes and technology designed to delight a new generation of customers. Other features of the Rolls-Royce Ghost include: Passenger comfort Rear passengers are treated to luxuries including massaging seats, their own entertainment system and an abundance of leg room. Infotainment and connectivity The Ghost has its own Wifi hot spot and features a large infotainment touchscreen with in-dash navigation. Sonics Rolls-Royce also supplies an 18-speaker Bespoke stereo system with 1300 watts of power and magnesium-ceramic speaker cones. Umbrella Stored within its iconic rear doors is the cherished Rolls-Royce umbrella - true emblem of style. So those seeking luxury will find it even if it is a down-stated luxury when compared to other Rolls-Royce automobiles. And if you upgrade to the Black Badge Ghost model you gain an additional 40-hp. All versions have a top speed of 155 mph.  The Ghost's incomparable suspension always makes for an uber-comfortable ride. Road trip, anyone? Check out our Rolls-Royce inventory.