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The future of Bentley is electric. And powerful. Perhaps too powerful for some drivers with a weak stomach. The British luxury automaker has grabbed headlines with its stated intention of going “fully electric” by the year 2030. The future of Bentley is electric. And powerful. In fact, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark says the marquee’s first EV, simply called the Bentley EV, could churn out as much as 1,400 horsepower when it hits showrooms in 2025. That means near-effortless acceleration and a zero to 60 of just 1.5 seconds. "If we're 650 hp now with GT Speed, we will be double that with the BEV,” Hallmark told Automotive News Europe. "But from a zero to 60 mph point of view, there are diminishing returns. The problem is, it's uncomfortable. And then it just becomes (nauseating)." more To mitigate that fact, drivers of the Bentley EV will be able to select a slower acceleration speed if such a lightning quick acceleration makes them feel sick to their stomach. "You can have zero to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds. (For weaker stomachs). Or it can be switched to 1.5 seconds,” Hallmark explained. Bentley Hybrid Car Range The quiet, silky smooth power of the Bentley 12-cylinder engine will be replaced by an even smoother - and quieter - electric motor. The new Bentley will ride atop a PPE platform. That's the same one that sits beneath the Audi Q6 E-Tron and Porsche Macan EV. Bentley’s "Beyond100" strategy has the automaker committing to becoming a global pioneer in the sustainable auto industry. And it means becoming fully carbon-neutral, from the Bentley factory to the cars it creates – all by 2030. Bentley’s suppliers are also expected to meet minimum sustainability standards – “and by 2025, our entire global retailer network will be carbon neutral too,” the company said in a recent statement. Bentley Motors EV Interior Moreover, the strategy has accelerated in recent months with the announcement of the ‘Five-in-Five’ plan, which will envisions and plans out five all-electric Bentley vehicles launched – one each year from 2025 onward – at which point the entire Bentley product range will be electric A growing number of vehicles across Bentley’s  Flying Spur and Bentayga ranges are already available with hybrid powertrains. And they are being joined by the Bentayga EWB, Continental GT and GTC. In terms of styling of the new EV, little is known. "What we will not do is try and make them look like electric cars," Hallmark told the media recently. Bentley Motors EV Interior Illuminator Console Two years ago, Bentley previewed its fully electric future with the EXP 100 GT, a concept model whose sleek shape and scissor-like doors caused a stir. The iconic British luxury automaker is investing $3.4 billion over the coming decade to build electric vehicles at its facility in Crewe, United Kingdom. Before the arrival of its first EV, the brand intends to offer hybrid versions of every model in its lineup. The luxury automaker plans to exclusively offer electrified models, including all-electric and plug-in hybrids, beginning in 2026. Bentley Motors EV Rear You can currently purchase plug-in hybrid versions of its Bentayga SUV for $160,000 and Flying Spur sedan for $208,000. The Bentayga already encompasses innovative technology and mind-blowing luxury to create a vehicle that outperforms everywhere you go. Not only do you enjoy all the comfort of a leather- and tech-filled interior but you can choose from a variety of options to make this vehicle truly yours. Bentley Motors EV Seats For the powertrain you choose from the 443-hp hybrid with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 and an electric motor or the 542-hp twin-turbo V-8 that will get you from zero to 60 in just 3.8 sections. All Bentay gas utilize an eight-speed automatic transmission and come standard with all-wheel drive. You might also like: Porsche Has Invested $83 Million in Rimac. What is the Croatian Hypercar Company Doing Now? The British automaker is taking another impressive step toward its electric future with the Flying Spur Hybrid. This new hybrid Bentley highlights the British automaker’s ability to combine sustainable design with exquisite and luxurious craftsmanship along with truly effortless performance. Bentley Motors Going Fully Electric It’s the most advanced Flying Spur ever built thanks to the latest technology that brings three driving modes via its combined gasoline-powered engine and electric power. At your fingertips: EV Drive mode allows you to make short journeys on electric power alone. Hybrid mode enables the car to toggle between the petrol engine and electric power, to make your journey as simple as possible. The third option is Hold mode, where your car relies mainly on its petrol engine with some electric propulsion, balanced by regenerative braking to recoup battery power. The Flying Spur Hybrid is the second Bentley hybrid to be launched. With a 2.9 liter twin-turbocharged petrol engine and a powerful 100kW electric motor, the Flying Spur Hybrid offers effortless power as you surge forward into your day. Thanks to the additional torque delivered by the electric motor, you can get from zero to 60 in just 4.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 177 mph. And when you are in electric mode, traveling within the lap of luxury is a near silent experience, making this the perfect car for quiet conversation or even reading a book while someone else does the driving. Bentley Fully-Electric Car In fact, for passengers, it’s a little like flying in your own private jet. But lest you forget it’s a Bentley, you can still make out the unmistakable exhaust note arising from the car’s quad oval tailpipes. It’s a beautiful sound. Check out our new Bentley for sale inventory.

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!

The Volkswagen Golf has become a classic. As a compact car with a cool look and plenty of pep, the Golf became an instant automotive icon. In fact, it’s shape that was considered revolutionary for its time. Its creator, Giorgio Giugiaro, designed what VW calls "an incredibly angular car" that is popular to this day. Giugiaro named it “Golf”, a moniker derived from the German word for Gulf Stream. Not only is it affordable but it’s fast, responsive, and great looking. And, best of all, the VW Golf can be tricked out with special Golf accessories that allow you to improve your Golf over time. Volkswagen add-ons are specifically crafted for cool looks and easy installation. Best of all, we ship directly to you! more Here’s a list of some of our favorite accessories for your Golf. Seat covers Protect your Golf’s front seats with VW seat covers meant specifically for your special hatchback. Car mats, aka "automobile floor mats," are designed to protect a vehicle's floor from wear, dirt, and corrosion from salt and other chemicals you and your passengers might bring in. One major reason to use a mat is to keep your Golf looking clean and tidy. They work well because they can be removed for a good scrubbing and then put back in place. Seat covers are well-designed do more for your VW than you might think. Seat covers act as protectants that safeguard your seats from dirt and liquid - and they come in a variety of materials, from fabric to sheepskin. However, seat covers can also significantly improve your commuting comfort. Even better, they give your cabin that tailored custom look you love. Their materials can range from mesh to canvas to velour/jacquard – even leather and sheepskin. Our vote: Always choose genuine OEM VW seat covers for your Golf. They are designed just for your car so you get a great fit. Headrest Covers Headrest covers allow you to drive in style, enjoy the comfort and protect your headrest from dirt and grime, wear and tear. Trunk Organizer A trunk organizer for things like groceries can change your life for the better. Once you use one you might never want to be without a trunk organizer again. Not only does it make road trips and running errands easier but it will keep your groceries and other items well organized and protect them from tipping over, spilling, or rolling around. Spoilers They look cool and perform a function. Spoilers are intended to improve airflow above and below (and around) vehicles to reduce wind resistance, which is also called drag. They also take advantage of air to create more downforce and allow better grip at high speeds. In other words, they are designed to “spoil” airflow to reduce any negative effects. They started to be widely used in the 1960s as automakers sought to improve the aerodynamics of various racing and performance vehicles. Later on, federal fuel economy regulations pushed automakers to improve the aerodynamics of their cars in order to create higher mileage ratings. That’s because a car with less wind resistance uses less fuel at highway speeds. A well-designed and constructed rear wing will act like an upside-down aircraft wing to produce downforce instead of lift. But sticking anything poorly designed on the exterior of a vehicle is bound to disrupt the aerodynamics that were designed into it – so always choose an OEM VW spoiler for your Golf. VW Logo Key Fob Not up for spending a fortune on expensive parts and accessories for your Golf? How about this VW logo key fob – to remind you of your beloved Golf even when you are away from it? Roadside Assistance Kit You never know when you might need help on the highway and this roadside assistance kit from VW s just what you want when you’re road tripping in your Golf this summer. Whether your car battery dies and leaves you stranded in the desert or if you or someone needs some bandages quickly, the kit comes with assistance items for any number of dangers. It includes: A padded carrying bag Booster cables Warning triangle Multi-tool with pliers Blades and screwdriver LED flashlight Emergency blanket Emergency poncho Whistle Work gloves PVC tape Cable ties 15 adhesive bandages Extra-large bandages 2 knuckle bandages Chrome Trim Golf lovers love to upgrade. And chrome auto trim can give your car striking definition and emphasize its sleek lines—and, with chrome trim molding, it can protect ding-prone paint even as it adds style to your ride. We think they speak for themselves but chrome is a classic and will have you driving in style and turning heads wherever you go in your Golf. Rims A nice set of rims can add an extra bit of bling and beauty to your Golf. Adding just the right rims can make your Golf look like a million bucks, almost like upscale jewelry for your car. Gleaming and sparkling rims will garner you a lot of attention as you cruise down the street in your Golf. Rims also play a functional role on your vehicle, though, protecting your wheel from wear and tear while helping you move about in style. The outward face is what is seen on the outside of the vehicle. Other parts, including the spokes, plate, dish, and bolt circle all help to keep the wheel attached to the car and can even provide support. At $571 each these VW alloy wheels may be pricey but they are a sure-fire way to boost your Golf’s “it” factor. Wheel Caps Not ready to spring for blingy rims for your Golf? You can still boost your wheel look with these VW black center caps. At only $28.76 per wheel, they look great and give your golf a nice tailored look. View our VW Golf inventory.

Are you considering pre-booking the new Volkswagen ID.Buzz, which is expected to hit showrooms in the coming year? Or, are you just chomping at the bit just to get a look at one in real life before you decide? The bad news: You will likely have to wait for the Volkswagen ID.Buzz to hit the market in early 2024. The good news: It’s filled with cool features, some of which you may not have heard about yet. more People are already talking about its updated “microbus” design, including sharp angles and two-toned color scheme, and its relatively affordable price compared to other EVs. And of course, there's the powerful and fully electric powertrain. In fact, we think it might just blow your mind. You may have heard it’s an update of the classic Volkswagen microbus and that it contains everything you love about the original. Check Out: From People’s “Wagon” to Hippie Bus and Now Fully Electric, the VW Microbus ID.Buzz is Poised to Change the Automotive World Yet Again But here are some of the updates that make the Volkswagen ID.Buzz one for the EV history books: Layout and design It’s got a simple V-shaped interior and plenty of tech. In fact, the dashboard encompasses most of the tech features via a highly intuitive infotainment screen that will respond to your every need. The sunroof and spacious interior make it great for the whole family to enjoy a summer road trip or weekend getaway to the beach. The front area of the bonnet contains the air conditioning vent and luggage compartment while the back area has space for three air vents. The three- and four-door microbus can hold as many as seven passengers. Upfront, the driver has easy access to all the tech via the dash, which contains the signature ID light tech that will illuminate with various navigation guides, an automated voice assistant, and GPS. The second-row seats can be folded to form cool tables, turning your bus' interior into a mini living room. Among other things, this makes it perfect for overnighters, beach trips, and tailgaters. That weird steering wheel First, let's talk about the steering wheel's weird shape. Its oblong and curvy rectangular shape is like nothing we've seen before but it contains many needed controls. This makes it a great space-saving piece of technology because it reserves room on the dash so the driver feels comfortable and focused with all tasks. The spoke-free wheel, trimmed with upscale leather, is like an interactive touchpad, a touch-sensitive steering wheel that allows the driver to operate the drive-in various modes. Among other things, you can operate on-and-off signals and interact with various menu functions. The outer edge of the touchpad on the steering wheel contains a cool-looking honeycomb-like light signature. That battery with rapid charging The 48kWh – 111kWh battery pack sits in the middle of the chassis platform and combines with two motors at both axles. The folks at VW say it can fully charge in just a half-hour. The microbus is said to have an impressive range of about 342 miles. And the total system has an output of 275kW. There are even 230 volts available for using power tools. The ID Buzz is also equipped with solar panels on the roof for an extra charge. This guarantees that the Microbus can still run for about 10 miles if the owner has neglected to charge it. And we are told it can get from zero to 60 in a not-too-shabby 5.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 100 mph. Clearly, not your grandpa’s microbus. Eventually it will be self-driving The ID.Buzz will eventually come with an automated drivetrain that pulls the steering wheel into the dashboard James Bond-like after being enabled. This is all enabled by on-board sensors and cameras to ensure a safe and comfortable driving experience for you and your passengers. The coming ID BUZZ is said to be the first fully autonomous multi-purpose vehicle. A slight push on the steering wheel makes it retract and merge into the instrument panel, switching the I.D. BUZZ from manual control to the fully autonomous “I.D. Pilot” mode that could make it into production by 2025. Jan 9, 2017, according to Volkswagen. According to Motor1.com website: “In this mode, the wheel is decoupled from the steering gear via a newly developed steering column system. The ambient lighting then switches from white light (“Drive”) to mood lighting that is warm and relaxed. At the same time, the distribution of ambient lighting is extended to the rear seating area. Simultaneously, the status of the I.D. BUZZ can be seen at all times on the tablet and the augmented reality head-up display." Volkswagen User-ID The ID.Buzz even knows who will be at the wheel, thanks to the “Volkswagen User-ID." This means you have an individual profile that stores the personal seat and air conditioning settings, your favorite music, the settings of the sound system as well as exterior sound and the navigation system configuration. Lighting is also recorded as are contacts. And best of all this exact profile can be retrieved securely via the cloud. The high-tech microbus also recognizes which person is getting into the car or wants to take the steering wheel at any given time via the authorized user’s smartphone—the Digital Key. As soon as you or that other person approach the bus, the sensor surfaces for opening the door light up. If the person’s hand is close to the surface, that individual door will be opened. According to VW: By using the Volkswagen User-ID and a relevant smartphone app, passengers can also control infotainment functions and input destinations into the navigation system as needed. The route will then be shown on a tablet. Affordable EVs are quite expensive and huge numbers of American consumers are yet to embrace them. But VW is trying to overcome this issue by offering a competitive pricing range for their ID range: Possibly as low as $35,000 to $45,000. And you get a lot for your money. Along with everything else we've already mentioned you can expect the Microbus to have primary navigation and connectivity options as well as VW's progressive car tech. Taken together with the roomy interior, the configurable cabin, and plenty of savings on maintenance and fuel thanks to it being an EV - not to mention its beneficial impact on global warming - the new ID Buzz adds up to long-term fun and savings for you and your family. Check out our latest VW inventory for sale!

Rimac and Porsche have an ever-evolving relationship. Porsche originally invested a 15 percent stake in the Croatian hypercar company in 2019. And Porsche just invested another $83 million in Rimac, which now puts that stake at 24 percent. The companies’ ties are in fact imbued in Rimac’s history. Rimac may be best known for its totally electric supercars it also supplies components to a growing number of automakers, including Porsche, which has been a customer for years. In fact, Porsche has announced that Rimac is close to becoming a Tier 1 supplier for the auto industry worldwide. And now the German automaker has cast its bet in the direction of that growth exploding. In recent years, Rimac has been busy refining its C Two concept into a newly unveiled hypercar, the 2022 Nevera hypercar. more The Rimac Nevera was set to be unveiled last year but that unveiling was pushed back by the Covid-19 pandemic. Rimac even built a new production line to speed up production of the Nevera. The new car has an incredible zero-to-60 of 1.85 seconds - faster than Tesla's Roadster, which boasts 1.9 seconds. And the Nevera churns out a whopping 1,914 horsepower. This is in fact the third time the German automaker has invested in its Croatian company. Rimac founder and CEO Mate Rimac will lead the joint venture. "Mate Rimac and his team are important partners, especially when it comes to supporting us in the development of components," Lutz Meschke, deputy chairman of the executive board at Porsche, told the media recently. He added the German marque already placed its first order with Rimac for "highly innovative series components." The Rimac Group itself is owned by: Porsche, which owns 24 percent; Hyundai, which owns 12 percent; founder Mate Rimac, who owns 37 percent; and various other investors that own the remaining 27 percent. The Rimac Group includes Rimac Technology, which is owned 100 percent by the Rimac Group, and the new Bugatti Rimac. Of Bugatti Rimac, the Rimac Group owns 55 percent while Porsche owns 45 percent. The automotive world is now watching the release of the 2022 Rimac Nevera, which is named for a mighty storm system and is a force like no other. Exotic and powerful, the fully electric Nevera was designed, engineered and handcrafted in Croatia, created to outperform in every way. By specializing exclusively in electric performance, Rimac was able to engineer and extract the most extreme performance on the planet. Each of its wheels are independently driven by one dedicated electric motor that channels torque accordingly to give you unprecedented control and agility. It gives you power where you need it. Instantly. 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. Facts you need to know about the Rimac Nevera: • 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 Hyper car 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 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. • Nevera's bold but functional form is designed to exceed all expectations. • Rimac engineers found and developed the very best materials in order to hand craft 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.

Rolls-Royce has always produced luxurious works of automotive art. And over the next century that automotive artwork could begin to look very different than it does now. We're talking shape, size, and silhouette – and the best part is that you will be able to craft your vision entirely from the wheels up. The Rolls-Royce 103EX Imagines a Future that is Out of This World more Ready for a peek into the future? The Rolls-Royce 103EX gives you just that as it embodies just one of the endless possibilities that await. Some love it and some are scratching their he But Rolls-Royce sees the 103EX as a “personalized icon” for the future that will provide an unsurpassed sanctuary of calm and peace in a fast-paced world of space travel and cryptocurrency.ads. The Rolls-Royce 103EX Side View In other words, Rolls-Royce is making history again. Dimensions, form, space, and materials – your personalized drawing board is limitless, and you are the architect when it comes to your future Rolls. And it's just the beginning. The 103EX is a beacon of luxury that’s distinctly modern, and yet glows with a timeless glamour. It's an automotive sculpture that embodies beauty, luxury, and calm. Its fluid curves sing with warmth, romance, and opulence. Check out our new Rolls-Royce cars for sale. Let’s take an even closer look at the 103EX: The Roof The entire roof canopy opens up to an inner sanctum that effortlessly envelopes drivers and passengers alike. You settle into an airy expanses of bespoke and rare materials. The skylight becomes your panoramic, personal observatory, inspiring awe and wonder as you gaze toward the heavens in perfect quiet. Rolls-Royce 103EX Doors Eleanor The future of luxury cars is all aboutself-aware, autonomous vehicles. But for the first time, Rolls-Royce will give artificial intelligence a name, a soul, and a purpose: Elanor. For more than a century, the Spirit of Ecstasy has graced every Rolls-Royce. Now, you get to hear her voice as she guides you, helping you to discover the world with you with fresh eyes. Moreover, Eleanor intuitively complements your personality, becoming a true companion. Are you ready to meet Eleanor? Take virtual 360° journey around Rolls-Royce 103EX, and experience the feeling of effortless travel. The Rolls-Royce 103EX Spirit of Ecstasy Size and Power The 103EX is long, as in 19.4 feet long. The lines are bold and the scale is vast. Even though the vehicle is fully electric its high-tech grille is perfectly Rolls-Royce in appearance. This EV has one electric motor powering the front wheels and a second electric motor that drives the rear. The lack of a gasoline-powered engine means there is more room for luggage. The Rolls-Royce 103EX Wheels New Era of Coach Building Welcome to what Rolls-Royce calls its "advanced lightweight electric platform." With the 103EX there's plenty of room for endless bespoke coachbuilding. That means you, as the customer, can decide exactly what materials to use. You also get to decide on the overall shape of the car and detailing that goes into the interior, including the roof, which currently allows customers to fully stand up before exiting through the single rear-hinged door. The Rolls-Royce 103EX Interior Luxurious Minimalism Can something be both luxurious and minimalistic? The 103EX proves that it's certainly possible. The streamlined interior includes a two-seat couch upholstered in silk and a hand-twisted silk carpet. There's a lavish entertainment screen as well as an incredible analog clock. Steering wheels and instruments become “completely superfluous,” Rolls says, because technology will become hidden. Instead, Eleanor will serve as your personal assistant as you travel. Oh, and the 103EX will take you to your pre-programmed destination, so steering won't be required. Rolls-Royce 103EX Storage See our used Rolls-Royce cars.

The state of California has announced an aggressive plan for sales of electric car sales to triple in the next four years. The groundbreaking plan calls for 35 percent of all new car purchases be those of electrical vehicles in the next few years – and 100 percent by 2035. It’s all part of the Golden State’s goal to phase out the sale of cars with gas engines by the middle of the coming decade. Here are some quick facts you need to know about the California EV proposal: California Electric Cars: BMW i4 All-Electric Gran Coupe more • The California Air Resources Board proposal would mean that 100 percent of all new car sales in the state are of EVs by the year 2035. • The California plan is significant due to the fact that about 11 percent of all new passenger car sales nationally happen in that state – giving it a big influence over the national auto market. • The plan only affects new car sales -Californians would still be allowed to drive gas-powered cars and sell used ones. • It requires a big increase in charging stations - California has set a goal of having 250,000 charging stations set up by 2025. (Right now there are fewer than 80,000 public charging stations in California). California: All Car Sales Must Be EVs by the Year 2035: Porsche Taycan Check out our latest EV car inventory here. The Biden administration recently restored California’s power to set its own vehicle emissions standards under the Clean Air Act and the federal government has committed $5 billion to build more charging stations throughout the United States. Automobiles contribute about a quarter of California’s total greenhouse gas emissions, making cars the largest single source of emissions. The EV program is just one of the state’s several efforts to massively reduce carbon emissions in the coming years. The program is designed to reduce emissions by nearly 384 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent between 2026 and 2040. That adds up to a little less than all emissions across California’s economy in a single year. California’s rules would require 35 percent of new car sales for model year 2026 to be zero-emission vehicles. California Electric Car Law 2035 That means: battery or hydrogen-powered, or plug-in electric hybrids. It’s a sharp increase from 2021, when just 12 percent of all cars sold in the state were zero-emission, according to the state board. Buy a Porsche Taycan online through indiGO Direct. About 1 million of the 26 million cars currently on California roads are zero-emission. Moreover, the coming regulations would also require electric cars to achieve at least 150 miles per charge, an increase from 50 miles. Most luxury EVs already far exceed that. The rules would also establish an eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty. Under the new rules all carmakers that sell in California would be required to hit the 35 percent sales mark for EVs. California: All Car Sales Must Be EVs : Porsche Taycan California is the first state in the union to mandate the phasing out of all gasoline-powered vehicles –the beginning of the end for combustion engines in the highly populated state. Many luxury car manufacturers have already announced plans to take their fleets fully electric in the next ten years. Audi, for instance, has announced it will end development of new internal combustion engine models by the end of 2026 and focus solely on full-electric from thereon. After 2026, the automaker will develop only battery-powered models. Take, for instance, the A3 and A4 models. They will not have combustion-engine successors but will be replaced by the battery-powered A3 e-tron and A4 e-tron. California EV Cars: Audi e-Tron The electric evolution of Audi's A5 and A6 models will follow a similar timetable. And the last internal combustion engine model built by Audi will likely be the Q8, which will launch in 2026 alongside an electric variant, the Q8 e-tron.

Uber-luxurious SUVs are selling like hotcakes within the high-end auto industry. But if you’d said a decade ago that Ferrari would create a sport utility vehicle many sports car enthusiasts would have said that day would never come. The words Ferrari and SUV just didn't belong in the same sentence, right? Wrong. Here it comes! The Ferrari Purosangue, which is Italian for “pure blood” is slated to begin production in 2022 and begin deliveries soon after. Here's what we know so far about this Ferrari SUV: more It will be fast. The Italian automaker’s first SUV is powered by a V12 - and there’s a hybrid version that combines a V8 with an electric motor. Two fully electric models are also in development and will hit the market in the coming years. The driving experience is ah-mazing “I’ve driven it several times in the hills of Maranello,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told the media recently. “And I can testify that the driving experience is really astonishing.” In fact, he said it will exceed all expectations. It’s long and sleek Ferrari has not unveiled much about what the Purosangue will look like or what it will cost. But early, heavily camouflaged photographs of the car suggest the all-wheel-drive vehicle is long and sleek. In fact, thanks to its raised ride height it seems to look more like a glamorous GT cruiser than an SUV. Featuring a long bonnet and swept greenhouse, the folks at Maranello are calling it a Ferrari Utility Vehicle. It will be all about you, the driver Being a Ferrari, it’s all about you, the driver, and your driving experience. Expect a driver-focused layout in the cockpit. It also has room for four adults and a generous cargo bay. And it’s filled with high-end leathers as well as sporty carbon-fiber trim. The exterior of this Ferrari SUV is still a bit of a mystery No detailed photos have been released. But according to the Motor1 website it will likely have quad exhaust tips. “We also believe the production-ready SUV will have larger wheels, but the rest of the vehicle is seemingly the finished product.”LED daytime running lights have also been spied and seem to be positioned above chunky air intakes, according to the website. To recap, here are the big features you might want to know about the Purosangue: It will ride on a new front mid-engine architecture with support for all-wheel drive. It has a dual-clutch gearbox, air suspension, and hybrid powertrains. The four-seat interior will accommodate a rear-seat entertainment system and there’s rumors a flagship V12 will join electrified V6 and V8 engines. According to CNBC, the Ferrari SUV comes at just the right time. News reports suggest Ferrari had a strong fourth quarter last year, a spike that was caused by massive wealth creation during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Italian company delivered a record 11,155 cars in 2021, up 22 percent from 2020. Now, its order book is “the strongest ever,” stretching into 2023, the company said. Along with releasing the new SUV, Ferrari is also gearing up for the shift to electric vehicles. The Italian automaker aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 and is developing a range of hybrid and electric models to move it in that direction. Its first fully electric vehicle is due for release in 2025. The Italian automaker launched the V-8 hybrid SF90 Stradalein 2019. Most recently, the company unveiled the 296 GTB with a plug-in V-6 powertrain. “It’s important that we look and see how new technologies can help our brand,” Vigna told the media. “For sure, the digital technologies, Web 3.0 and using the blockchain and NFTs is an area that can be interesting for us.” Interested in more information about the Ferrari SUV? Contact Ferrari Silicon Valley Contact Cavallino Rosso St. Louis View Our Ferrari Inventory

Actor Johnny Depp’s deeply troubled personal life is once again grabbing headlines thanks to his second major lawsuit involving ex-wife Amber Heard. Back in the good old days, the news about Johnny Depp had more to do with his film-acting career and incredible lifestyle than domestic problems. So in remembrance of those happier times, when Johnny was the king of the silver screen, we’ve decided to take a look at his dazzling car collection. Depp is a global superstar movie actor known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirate of the Caribbean movie series as well as a number of other quirky and notable roles. He’s also known for his wealthy lifestyle, which has included owning multiple homes, a French village, a yacht, and even an island in the Caribbean. He’s not only an actor but a producer, a painter, and a serviceable musician. Depp’s personal possessions have included a luxury yacht, an island, a village, a private jet, and some very expensive properties such as a penthouse in a historic building. But did you know he’s also a world-class car lover who has a number of incredible luxury cars in his collection? more So let's get right to it. Let's take a look at Johnny Depp's auto collection. His personal garage is said to include more than 45 luxury cars. Here’s a glimpse at just a few: Rolls-Royce Wraith Estimated value $330,000. The Rolls-Royce Wraith brings sporty luxury and speed to Depp’s car collection. The Wraith is actually derived from the Rolls-Royce Ghost but is a bit sportier and sexier. The luxury couple is sure to indulge Johnny’s need for speed without sacrificing any love of the regal opulence that is the very essence of Rolls-Royce. While the Wraith coupe is still a Rolls classic it has its own distinct and sportier personality, including a 2-door frame. The 6.6L twin-turbo V12 engine churns out 624 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. It can take you from zero to 60 in an impressive 4.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph. Porsche 911 Carrera S Estimated value $40,000. As with other cars from Porsche adding an S to the name denotes more a more powerful version. Usually in the form of turbocharger boost pressure. The Porsche 911 Carrera is an iconic symbol of automotive passion and desire. Its classic 911 shape, rear-mounted flat-six engine, and circular headlights make it instantly recognizable around the world. Dropping into the driver’s seat Johnny has everything Porsche at his fingertips – precision, power, and fun. Starting it up, you instantly recognize the sound of the 911 Carrera’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six-cylinder engine and the feeling of that quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, now with a seven-speed manual offered on S models. Every 911 has amazing acceleration, and Porsche's optional sports exhaust system enhances that experience by providing an even fuller engine note. All models have rear-wheel drive but they can be equipped with all-wheel drive. Comfort reigns supreme with a smooth and supple ride and highly communicative steering, increased cornering grip, and stability in the coupe and convertible models. You can Depp-end on it! Land Rover Range Rover Estimated value $80,500. The Land Rover Range Rover - aka the Range Rover - is a 4x4 car produced by Land Rover, a marque (and sub-brand) of Jaguar Land Rover. The Range Rover line was launched in 1970 and is now in its fifth generation. It’s the original SUV and meant for all sorts of rugged terrain. (Perhaps Johnny uses one when driving around on his island or his French estate). We’re not sure which model the actor favors but you can choose from several under the Range Rover name, including the Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque, and Range Rover Velar. Ferrari 488 Spyder Estimated value $301,000. This shows the real car lover in Depp. The Ferrari 488 (Type F142M) is a class – if not the classic mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automaker. The car replaced the 458, being the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the F40. It was succeeded by the Ferrari F8. This car is powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, smaller in displacement but generating a higher power output than the 458's naturally aspirated engine. The 488 GTB was named "The Supercar of the Year" by Top Gear, as well as becoming Motor Trend's "Best Driver's Car.” Depp is sure to love this classic Ferrari for a drive around the French countryside or a long trip up the California coast. BMW 7 Series Estimated value $100,000. BMW has created some of the most reliable and performance-driven vehicles in history. And the bonnet boasts an impressive engine that is the stuff of dreams. The BMW 7 series car can get Mr. Depp to a max speed of 155 mph and takes 5.4 seconds to get you from zero to 60 mph. It's a dependable yet sexy vehicle for cruising down Rodeo Drive. Lamborghini Aventador Estimated value $390,000. When it comes to sports cars, Lamborghini makes the cream of the crop. The Italian automaker’s Aventador carries an impressive 6.5-liter V12 engine that churns out 690 horsepower and can reach a searing top speed of 217 mph and get you from zero to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds. It's the perfect car for living in the Hollywood fast lane.

Although it is a much loved classic cult film, Harold and Maude contains one scene that is hard for old car lovers to watch. Jaguar lovers find it particularly gut-wrenching. If you are a movie buff you know exactly what we’re talking about. That is the conversion of a Jaguar E-Type roadster into a hearse. And then, to make matters worse, that final scene where it ends up flying over a cliff. Ouch. Let’s back up a bit for those who are too young to have experienced this cinematic moment. Harold and Maude tells the story of a death-obsessed young man, Harold (the legendary Bud Cort), who falls in love with a free-spirited elderly woman, Maude (the even more legendary Ruth Gordon). It’s the early work of acclaimed director Hal Ashby, who would go on to direct such films as The Last Detail, Coming Home, Shampoo, and Being There. Sadly he died too young and left a lot of movie lovers heartbroken. In Harold and Maude, the male lead’s main hobbies are faking his own death – much to the horror of his aristocratic mother – and obsessing over hearses and all things macabre. more Harold’s mother doesn’t like the first Hearse that Harold purchases so she replaces it with a spectacular and cutting edge 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 roadster. (The same car just celebrated its 60th-anniversary last year around the same time that Harold and Maude celebrated its 50th year as a classic). Those of us who love classic cars delighted in her choice. Until Harold picked up that blow torch. Suddenly, just a few scenes later – in what appeared to be a matter of days - the Jaguar had become a perfectly compact hearse. This actually happened to the Jaguar. But the retrofitting was done in England and took about six months to complete. Here are some other fun facts about the H arold and Maude Jaguar. -The car was actually based on an E-Type 2+2 coupe, not a roadster as it is depicted in the film. “Regular E-Types were two-seaters, but the 2+2 had a small back seat, made possible by a 9-inch-longer wheelbase. That stretched wheelbase, in addition to the 2+2’s 2-inch taller windshield, made the conversion of an E-Type into a “last ride” more feasible,” according to Consumerguide.com -The customizer who did the work on the Harold and Maude Jaguar was a British man, Red Harden. He actually attended the screening of Harold and Maude at the International Jaguar Festival in Scottsdale, AZ, in 2016, where he saw the film for the first time! -Harden also worked on cars such as Batmobile, The Dukes of Hazzard General Lee and Drag-u-la from The Munsters. -In Harold and Maude, the Jaguar hearse really is driven off a cliff in one of the final scenes. It cost the film production company about $32,000, which is about $215,000 today. -There’s actually a replica of the Jaguar hearse that was built by a collector named Ken Roberts. It took hundreds of hours of research plus four years to build and cost Roberts about $1 million to complete. Love it or hate it the Harold and Maude Jaguar hearse represents an incredible conversion and is a piece of cinematic history. Last year marked the 60th anniversary of the Jaguar E-type. To celebrate the introduction of its super mod masterpiece, Jaguar built six roadsters and six coupes that were delivered in March of last year. Delivered in pairs, six collectors took possession of the exact replicas of the most famous E-Types: the “9600 HP” and the “77 RW.” Jaguar recreated the incredible pair at its Classic Works garage in Warwickshire The team took 12 existing 1960s E-types and painstakingly restored them to sparkling new condition with certain 60th-anniversary specifications that included commemorative detailing overseen by Jag design director Julian Thomson. The cars also got a custom paint job. It’s testament to the E-Type’s advanced design and engineering that it can still be enjoyed and admired as passionately almost 60 years on,” Dan Pink, director of Jaguar Classic, said in a media statement at the time. “The E-type 60 Collection is a lasting tribute for E-type admirers, honoring the car’s legacy and the achievements of the team that created it.” Check out our latest Jaguar inventory!

We all heard about the thousands of cars – many of them luxury vehicles – that literally went up in flames on a ship at sea before it sank 13 days later. The vehicles were aboard a large cargo vessel 250 miles off the coast of Portugal when a fire broke out in March of 2022. As firefighters attempted to extinguish the flames, the ship’s 22-person crew was rescued. Mercifully, no humans were hurt. But about 4,000 cars were lost. And it’s still a mystery what, exactly, caused the fire. Among those cars that were lost were the last of the Lamborghini Aventadors. The V-12 Aventador Ultimaes were the last of their kind due to the fact that the Italian automaker is actively transitioning its lineup to 100 percent hybrid/electric powertrains over the next few years. It would have been a sad ending for the luxurious supercar. They were the last in production, meaning a handful of excited buyers would have had to give up their dream of owning that particular Aventador. But not anymore. more Lamborghini has saved the day, announcing that it will restart production of the supercar in order to replace those that were lost at sea. "We put our heads together, and luckily, we are able to replace those cars, so there will be no loss for our customers in the U.S. due to the sunken ship. This is good news," CEO Stephan Winkelmann told the media during a recent news conference. He said the automaker has worked out a way to fill the orders along with those of 70 other Lamborghini vehicles that were on the ship. “The Aventador was tricky, but we made it." Roughly 4,000 cars from Volkswagen-owned brands were on the ship Felicity Ace – including not only the Lamborghini but Bentley, Porsche, and Audi models as well. The ship was on its way from Germany to Rhode Island. The car brands are working with dealerships and customers to replace the lost vehicles and find solutions for each buyer, Cameron Batten, chief communications officer for Volkswagen Group of America, told the media. Replacing the Aventadors won’t be easy, Winkelmann said, due to the fact that there’s a shortage of wiring harnesses manufactured in the Ukraine that has made it necessary to switch to other suppliers for the needed component. Production of the Aventador Ultimae had been limited to 350 coupes as well as 250 convertibles. The sinking of the Felicity Ace comes at a time when the auto industry is already suffering from a number of pandemic-related supply chain issues. Lamborghini said it will build 15 examples of its final variant, the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimate, which were among the 85 Lamborghinis lost when the ship sank. The other Lamborghinis lost, such as the Urus, are still in production. “This was the edition that was closing the production of the Aventador, and there were 15 on board of the ship,” Winkelmann told the media. “Luckily, we are able to replace those cars, so there will be no loss for our customers in the US due to the sunken ship.” The Aventador Ultimae is hand-assembled and also the last gas-powered V-12 in the Lamborghini lineup. So what do you do if the car you ordered burned on the ship? Technically, the vehicles belong to the automaker until the car is delivered to the customer – so personal insurance is not an issue. Instead, commercial insurance for vehicle manufacturers and the cargo company would come into play. Volkswagen Group maintains vendor relationships for shipping cars, not for each individual VW brand, a spokesperson for VW said recently. So now your options are to resubmit the order for the vehicle, maintain that deposit, and wait. Depending on the car you ordered it could be several months before it is delivered but we think it's worth the wait. Be sure to check out our latest Lamborghini cars.