It’s a known fact that new vehicles will start losing value as soon as you drive off the lot. This is the reason why some prefer to lease rather than buy, especially luxury vehicles that are prone to lose half their value in less than three years. Prime examples are the Cadillac CTS, Volkswagen CC, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The aforementioned vehicles are expected to lose approximately 58 to 64 percent of their value in a 36-month period. While this is good news for used car buyers, it’s a different story for potential new car owners. Thankfully, the 2018 Hagerty Hot List of Future Collector Cars is here to save the day. Hagerty is one of the largest membership, insurance, and media organizations dedicated to collectible vehicles and car owners globally. Their list is home to 10 new vehicles that are projected to be highly collectible 30 years from now, and each have an MSRP less than $100,000. These vehicles are expected to retain their value in … [Read more...] about Top 10 Collector Cars of the Future
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2018 Hagerty Hot List of Future Collector Cars
It’s a known fact that new vehicles will start losing value as soon as you drive off the lot. This is the reason why some prefer to lease rather than buy, especially luxury vehicles that are prone to lose half their value in less than three years. Prime examples are the Cadillac CTS, Volkswagen CC, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The aforementioned vehicles are expected to lose approximately 58 to 64 percent of their value in a 36-month period. While this is good news for used car buyers, it’s a different story for potential new car owners. Thankfully, the 2018 Hagerty Hot List of Future Collector Cars is here to save the day. Hagerty is one of the largest membership, insurance, and media organizations dedicated to collectible vehicles and car owners globally. Their list is home to 10 new vehicles that are projected to be highly collectible 30 years from now, and each have an MSRP less than $100,000. These vehicles are expected to retain their value in … [Read more...] about 2018 Hagerty Hot List of Future Collector Cars
Arnold Schwarznegger’s car collection: From Bugatti Veyron to Hummer
Arnold may not have an easy last name but for a car enthusiast, his garage is quite easy to remember. The bodybuilder turned actor turned politician is an automobile fanatic and has a range of cars that include modern and vintage ones. Here is a list of ten cars that Arnold uses regularly. Bugatti Veyron Vitesse Arnold does not own a lot of sportscars because of his heavy body build. He prefers bigger cars over low-slung ones but could not resist the urge for a hypercar when it comes to the Bugatti Veyron. Arnold owns a silver colour Veyron and uses it quite regularly for his daily chores. The Veyron owned by Arnold is a 2015 model and it was the fastest car in its time. It is a convertible model and Arnold has been seen driving it top-less quite often. The mammoth is powered by a 8.0-litre, 16-cylinder engine that is stacked in a “W” form. It generates a maximum of 1200 Bhp and 1500 Nm. Dodge Challenger SRT Arnold also owns the popular muscle car, the Dodge Challenger SRT. … [Read more...] about Arnold Schwarznegger’s car collection: From Bugatti Veyron to Hummer
2019 Corvette ZR1 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Unveiled
No car in history has had more Indy 500 pace car gigs as the Corvette. So naturally when it came to choosing a version for the 102nd edition of the big race, Chevy picked the top dog – the 2019 Corvette ZR1. The 755 horsepower super car will be the fastest pace car Indianapolis 500 has ever seen. The ‘Vette should also appeal to the typical Indy 500 fan aesthetically, what with its ginormous wing and large intakes. The car is an engineering marvel though, boasting a 6.2L supercharged V-8 (LT5) with 755 hp and 715 lb-ft of torque. Though rear-wheel-drive and featuring a 8-speed single-clutch automatic, the 2019 Corvette ZR1 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 2.85 seconds and reaching a top track speed of 212 mph. The muscle/super car handles well too, thanks mainly to the ZTK Performance Package with its stanchion-mounted adjustable carbon-fiber high rear wing, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and performance … [Read more...] about 2019 Corvette ZR1 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Unveiled
Cars & Coffee Palm Beach April 2018 Recap
Events / Sponsored Sponsored by Cars & Coffee Palm Beach April 16, 2018 Shares 13 Facebook LinkedIn Tweet Google+ Pin StumbleUpon Reddit Email Cars & Coffee Palm Beach 4/8 at Palm Beach Outlets proved to be another spectacular celebration for auto enthusiasts and other showgoers from around the world. Special Co-hosts Barrett-Jackson, including the legendary Craig Jackson, dazzled crowds with the chrome Bugatti Veyron, #DrivenHearts Corvette, Show-Only Specials for their Palm Beach Auction, and a variety of other exciting offers for their charity and events.Even Vanilla Ice, an iconic musician, and entertainer, swung by to join the action “Ninja-style.”Over 24,000 spectators and 2300 display vehicles gathered from 8am-12pm for cars, free coffee, vendors, stores, giveaways, and more. Some of the other highlights included:-Tramontana Vilner, 1 of 1 in the United States and 1 of 12 in the World. The black and gold beast … [Read more...] about Cars & Coffee Palm Beach April 2018 Recap
A Legal Loophole Once Made America’s Fastest Car A Ridiculous Truck
Yesterday, I was driving on the highway and saw a flatbed hauling a filthy, rusty old pickup truck. That’s not uncommon where I live. This truck, though, was uncommon: it had a pair of tall exhaust pipes, wood panels on the sides of the bed, behind the big rear fenders, and, on the doors, a big decal that read “LI’L RED EXPRESS TRUCK.” I’ve heard of this thing. The Li’l Red Express was the vehicle that kept muscle cars alive in a time when they should all have died. I’ll explain. Now, I know a pickup truck isn’t what you normally think of when you picture a muscle car. For this to all make sense, we have to go back to the time of the Li’l Red Express, a smoggy, sleazy time called the 1970s. Muscle cars, one of the most uniquely American categories of cars, were not transitioning to the new and, let’s face it, somewhat grim realities of the 1970s. The 1973 oil crisis was the first big blow to the thirsty, V8-powered … [Read more...] about A Legal Loophole Once Made America’s Fastest Car A Ridiculous Truck
Geneva Motor Show Highlights AI, Electric Cars
March 8, 2018 by Danny Shapiro NVIDIA brings the power of AI to the epicenter of automotive luxury and performance. Flashy, fun, beautiful. The Geneva Motor Show has long been the showcase for outrageous luxury and exotic cars that make headlines around the world. As it kicks off its 88th edition this week, opening its doors to tens of thousands of attendees, the show is bringing more electric cars — and more AI — to the mix. It’s the latest example of how advanced technology is transforming the auto industry. AI, autonomous driving and digital cockpits are now as much a part of the story here at possibly the world’s most glamourous auto show as the striking sheet metal and opulent interiors. Here are a few of the models on display in Geneva sure to enthrall car enthusiasts and technology aficionados alike. Volkswagen I.D. Vizzion The latest in Volkswagen’s I.D. electric vehicle family, the I.D. Vizzion gives showgoers a glimpse of what an … [Read more...] about Geneva Motor Show Highlights AI, Electric Cars
Take 3: The Muscle Edition
Can we call these icons? Each one was a high-water mark for its decade—the Superbird a true NASCAR homologation special, and with a Hemi among the fastest straight-line cars in the world; the Super Duty 455 perhaps the last real performance holdout of all, poorly known outside its fanbase but delivering speed and handling unique among muscle cars; and the Grand National, not only a turbocharged answer to how to make power, but a legitimately fast car with 245 hp and 355 lb-ft. during the dark, slow years when Corvette made do with a paltry 240 hp. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below #1. 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula SD455A few years back I was road testing a '71 Six Pack Charger when the owner offered a ride in his '73 SD455. When he wound the big block up and chirped the tires on a 3-4 shift, it was like my whole world turned 180 degrees. I had no idea that kind of performance was available in 1973, and looking at the Formula Firebird's specs you wouldn't, either: It's rated … [Read more...] about Take 3: The Muscle Edition
Six Cool Cars We Spotted at the 2018 San Juan Capistrano Car Show
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California — At first, the San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club’s annual celebration of Southern California car culture is a bright-colored gathering of staid American classics—an assembly of the expected Chevrolet Bel Airs and Camaros, first-generation Ford Mustangs, and other muscle car-era icons.After a few moments of strolling the city’s Sports Park, however, we started to spot interesting gems that included early Japanese imports, a contingent of Britons, and some immaculate American metal. Here are six that caught our eye: 1969 Plymouth BarracudaSee if you can spot something odd about this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. Find anything? How about the louvered hood? Its owner told us this wasn’t a factory option but was instead an in-period modification. We dig the fastback body style and bright yellow paint, too. The 340-ci V-8 isn’t the hottest in the lineup, but while this Barracuda isn’t the fastest or most hardcore, … [Read more...] about Six Cool Cars We Spotted at the 2018 San Juan Capistrano Car Show
Top 10 best super sports cars 2018
We are living through a high period for the super sports car. Never before has there been such a talented list of offerings, each with their own unique talents.The list of 10 cars below features everything from hardcore hooligans to more delicate alternatives. There’s a car for all tastes in this segment, but the ones below are our picks of the bunch. 1. McLaren 570SThe 570S occupies a purer and more exciting territory than its sports car rivals, but it’s also more forgiving and more comfortable than them as well.Its performance level is exceptional, without compromise to driveability. Its handling is equally outstanding: a special mix of track-ready purpose, with on-road compliance, precision and stability – and enriched by wonderful control feedback.It is more exotic than the Porsche 911, more delicate than an Audi R8 V10 Plus and more practical than a BMW i8. There’s little doubt that McLaren’s mid-range model is actually the car for … [Read more...] about Top 10 best super sports cars 2018