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ON THE BLOCK: Steve McQueen’s Porsche 917K from “Le Mans” Headed for 2025 Mecum Kissimmee Sale

WALWORTH, Wis. (August 16, 2024) – Following its unprecedented unveiling before a stunned crowd at the 2024 Mecum Monterey auction, Steve McQueen’s Porsche 917K, the “Hero Car” from the 1971 film “Le Mans” and one of the most recognizable race car in all of history, will be offered at auction this January 2025 by Mecum Auctions at The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction® in Kissimmee, Florida. This star-studded icon of the movie screen and race scene is undoubtedly among the most historically significant and culturally consequential cars ever to take to the auction stage. Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Reveals Phantom Scintilla Private Collection

GOODWOOD, U.K. (August 16, 2024) – For more than a century, the Spirit of Ecstasy has symbolised elegance and human achievement, inspiring countless works of art, from music to photography and moving image. In 2024, the year the marque celebrates its 120th anniversary, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars pays homage to its timeless muse in a unique Private Collection, named Phantom Scintilla. Based on Phantom Extended – the ultimate canvas for personalisation – this magnificent collection celebrates the ethereal beauty, grace and legacy of the Spirit of Ecstasy. Continue reading

The All-new BMW M5 Awarded to Fastest Qualifier in MotoGP™ in 2024

Spielberg. The Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, served as the backdrop for the presentation of the winner’s car for the 2024 BMW M Award. On Thursday evening, BMW M GmbH unveiled the high-performance car that will be awarded to the fastest qualifier in MotoGP™ at the end of this season. With the all-new BMW M5, BMW M GmbH continues its over 20-year tradition of honoring the achievements of the BMW M Award winner with a prize in the form of a groundbreaking, innovative BMW M vehicle. The winner’s vehicle was unveiled during the Motorcycle Grand Prix of Austria by Dan Rossomondo, Chief Commercial Officer at MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports, and Axel Mittler, Marketing Manager MotoGP™ at BMW M GmbH. Continue reading

Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years Unveiled during 2024 Monterey Car Week

MONTEREY, Calif. (August 16, 2024) – Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche is celebrating with an exclusive special edition of the sports car icon. The “911 Turbo 50 Years” combines exceptional performance and luxurious materials with particularly exclusive styling elements. The interior and exterior of the car adopt design touches from historic 911 Turbo models, which are supplemented by timeless and elegant styling elements. An optional Heritage Design Package enriches the look of the anniversary model further. Porsche is limiting the 911 Turbo 50 Years, based on the current 2025 911 Turbo S (992.1), to 1,974 units globally, paying tribute to the year the 911 Turbo was first shown. Continue reading

Acura Performance EV Concept Makes Global Debut at Monterey Car Week

MONTEREY, Calif. (August 15, 2024) – Acura today took a significant step forward in its electrification strategy with the world-debut of the Acura Performance EV Concept, which previews the premium-performance brand’s next generation all-electric model. Introduced during Monterey Car Week, one of the world’s top gatherings of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts, the Acura concept is an exciting performance SUV developed by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles. Scheduled to go into production in late 2025, an all-new Acura model based on the Acura Performance EV Concept will be the first model engineered on the new Honda-developed EV platform and the first EV produced* at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio. Continue reading

The BMW M5 Touring Finally Arrives in the United States

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (August 15, 2024) – For the first time ever in the United States, BMW M presents the new BMW M5 Touring, a high-performance model offering a new level of utility to go with the race-bred performance, bold design, and superlative all-day comfort that are the hallmarks of an M5. The M Hybrid drivetrain produces 717 hp and 738 lb-ft to deliver intoxicating performance on road and track alike. And yet, the plug-in hybrid powertrain enables almost silent and locally emission-free driving, with a preliminary estimated range of up to 25 miles on a full charge. The unique concept of the new BMW M5 Touring is reflected in both its exterior design and its interior configuration and appointments. Prominently flared wheel arches and side skirts and the M-specific design of the front and rear aprons distinguish the BMW M5 Touring. Inside, the new M5 Touring has up to 57.6 cubic feet (estimated) of flexible load-carrying capacity for leisure activities and trips away. Continue reading

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