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Strong Results and Record Crowds for First-Ever All-Porsche Auction by Broad Arrow in Partnership with Air|Water

April 30, 2024 / / 0 Comments

GROSSE POINTE, Mich. (April 30, 2024) – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company, is pleased to announce the results for the exclusive Porsche-only auction in partnership with the first-ever Air|Water standalone event held this past Saturday, April 27th at the Orange County Fairgrounds in California. The auction consisted of 56 cars and 41 lots of memorabilia and saw strong attendance from both registered bidders and their guests alongside show spectators, resulting in a standing-room-only atmosphere for the entire event. Total sales surpassed $15.6 with a sell-through rate of 80% for the event. Continue reading

Gooding & Company Shatters Expectations at the Mullin Automotive Museum

April 29, 2024 / / 0 Comments

OXNARD, Calif. (April 29, 2024) – International auction house Gooding & Company had the unique honor and privilege of selling a selection of vehicle and automobilia lots from the world-renowned Mullin Collection on Friday, April 26 at the famous Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California. The premier selection of French and European automotive gems offered from the collection of late collector and philanthropist Peter Mullin and his wife, Merle, performed especially well at auction, immensely exceeding estimates. The sale garnered the attention of the world’s foremost collectors, not only resulting in a packed auction room of serious bidders, but a continuous stream of online and phone bidders throughout the 114-lot auction. Offered entirely without reserve, 100% of lots from the collection sold, achieving a total of $19,016,295 in sales. Continue reading

Golden Anniversary Exhibit Commemorates 50 Years of Historic Racing at Laguna Seca

April 29, 2024 / / 0 Comments

MONTEREY, Calif. (April 29, 2024) – An extraordinary collection of significant race cars that celebrate the 50 years of historic racing will be presented at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 14-17 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The 50th Anniversary Exhibit, presented by Motul, will be the centerpiece in the paddock to recognize the past featured marques and individuals who have been richly honored since historic racing began in 1974. Continue reading

The New Mercedes-AMG CLE Coupe Combines Agility, Sportiness and Elegance

April 29, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Affalterbach (April 29, 2024) – Mercedes-AMG is sharpening its product portfolio with the new 2024 AMG CLE 53 Coupe. Arriving at U.S. dealerships in summer 2024, the sporty two-door coupe combines the best of two worlds: the agility and sportiness of the AMG C-Class with the elegance of the AMG E-Class. The AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with turbocharging via an exhaust gas turbocharger and an electric auxiliary compressor has been thoroughly modified and now produces 443 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque (443 lb-ft for 10 seconds with overboost). The 48-volt integrated starter generator (ISG) provides support at lower engine speeds with 23 hp and 151 lb-ft. Power is transferred via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9G transmission and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive. Continue reading

Polestar and StoreDot Successfully Charge Polestar 5 Prototype from 10-80% in 10 Minutes

April 29, 2024 / / 0 Comments

GOTHENBURG, Sweden (29 April 2024) –Polestar and fast-charging battery pioneer StoreDot have successfully demonstrated the implementation of StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology in a car for the first time, charging a Polestar 5 prototype from 10-80% in just 10 minutes. The fully driveable verification prototype saw a consistent charge rate starting at 310 kW and rising to a peak in excess of 370 kW at the end of charging. Continue reading

Exclusive Bentley Bentayga Apex Edition by Mulliner Reaches New Peaks

April 29, 2024 / / 0 Comments

CREWE (April 29, 2024) – Bentley Motors is extending both the visual impact and dynamic ability of the Bentayga even further through its Mulliner bespoke division, with the launch of a global 20-car collection named the Apex Edition.  Featuring ultra-strong, lightweight 22” Mulliner carbon wheels teamed with carbon ceramic brakes, it will be offered in a choice of six unique specifications curated by Mulliner’s design team.  All include a central painted livery stripe extending over bonnet and roof, a first for the Bentayga.  Even rarer will be a specification offered only to owners of the Continental GT Le Mans Edition who will be able to commission an Apex Edition Bentayga in matching trim and livery. Continue reading

Automobili Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina and Mahindra Racing Honor Giuseppe ‘Nino’ Farina in Monaco

April 26, 2024 / / 0 Comments

MONACO (APRIL 26, 2024) – The spirit of legendary driver Giuseppe ‘Nino’ Farina – the first ever F1 World Champion – has returned to the streets of Monaco, 76 years after his victory at the iconic circuit. The nephew of Carrozzeria Pininfarina founder, Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina, is the inspiration behind the Automobili Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina. The pure-electric hyper GT that bears his name took to the track for an emotional return ahead of the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E Monaco E-Prix, driven by Mahindra Racing drivers Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara. Continue reading

World Premiere of Lamborghini Urus SE at Auto China Beijing 2024

April 26, 2024 / / 0 Comments

SANT’AGATA BOLOGNESE/BEIJING (April 26, 2024) – Following its unveiling at the Volkswagen Group Media Night on 24 April, the Lamborghini Urus SE[1] made its world public premiere at the Auto China Beijing 2024 motor show. This new-generation Urus, the Urus SE – the first PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) luxury super SUV – features a new design; optimized aerodynamics; unprecedented on-board technologies; and a hybrid powertrain with an output of 800 CV, setting a new segment benchmark in terms of comfort, performance, efficiency, emissions and driving pleasure. The Revuelto[2], the first super sports V12 hybrid HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle), is also being showcased, while the Huracán Tecnica[3],  a rear-wheel drive super sports car powered by a V10 engine, is on display in the Ad Personam room. Continue reading

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