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  • McLaren Artura Arrives Tonight

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    Yesterday we were glad to introduce their Formula 1 team and car for the 2021 season, so for an encore performance, the McLaren Artura arrives tonight. Daniel Ricciardo has been hard at work pushing their latest supercar to its limits, and they will be streamed at 7:01 PM ET. Because their V8 engines are easily capable of 1,000 horsepower, the street-legal car will borrow V6 technology from their Formula 1 coworkers. It will also herald a new electric future for the brand. Will it be an electric car with a fire breathing range extender? How will it be placed in their current lineup? These questions will be answered tonight, so cancel your plans to join us.

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  • Johnny Gray’s $32.5 Million Listing Has 25-Car Garage and Megayacht Dockage

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    Automobilists and yachters alike are sure to swoon over retired race car driver, Johnny Gray’s, $32.5 million listing that just hit the market last week. The insane 30,000-square-foot sprawling estate is sited on a double lot, which is almost unheard of in its private enclave. The listing is also the largest and most expensive ever to be offered in the area. It has 365 feet of protected water frontage to accommodate a megayacht, as well as a garage that can fit more than 25 cars.

    Tucked away in the exclusive Admiral’s Cove neighborhood of Jupiter, FL, the trophy property was built by Sebastian Smallegange of Turtle Beach Construction in 2016. It is now listed with Robert Thomson of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities.

    The home took about two years to complete and was built with watertight, mold-proof materials at a high elevation. Gray purchased the listing in 2013 for $7.34 million and spent additional millions to tear down the existing house and turn it into his dream home with every amenity he could imagine.

    Parking for his vehicles was obviously a priority for Gray, reflected in the expansive climate-controlled, 25+-car garage. Black and white checkered granite floors adorn the space, which is equipped with three double lifts, a mechanic’s lift and air hoses throughout. There’s also space for a 45-foot-long motor coach. Although the home is being offered fully-furnished, unfortunately the cars aren’t staying, says Thomson.

    Oversized loggias with televisions, a resort-style pool with swim-up bar, sunken kitchen, spas, bridges, waterfalls and fire features all overlook the Intracoastal. Inside, there are six bedrooms and ten bathrooms, including a master suite fit for royalty and five additional suites with custom baths. Luxe amenities and high-end materials are featured throughout the home, along with fine finishes and fixtures.

    Notable rooms are the custom theater room designed by an associate of George Lucas, which doubles as a safe room and features a twilight sky, a pub-style bar and game room with aquarium, and a trophy room.

    Photography via Waterfront Properties and Club Communities


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  • Ecurie Ecosse LM69 Asks “What if ?”

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    In order to revive a groundbreaking Jaguar racer, the Ecurie Ecosse LM69 asks “What if ?”. Built to dominate Le Mans, the XJ13 debuted in 1966. Not only was it their first mid-engine model, it arrived with a 5-liter V12 with quad cams. A last-minute change in the rules favored a certain Ford supercar, so Jaguar shelved this stunning supercar.

    2021 Jaguar F-Type Heritage 60 Celebrates Six Decades Of The E-Type

    The Ecurie Ecosse team is a group of Scottish engineers and racers who won Le Mans twice in the 50’s fielding the timeless Jaguar D-Type. Now they are offering 25 examples of the LM69. With all specs being FIA-compliant for 1969, These street-legal cars offer the latest in composites, and they will be built-to-order by coachbuilders in the West Midlands. Jaguar still builds amazing cars using time-honored methods, so click the button to find one for yourself.

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  • Bugatti La Voiture Noire On Display In Molsheim

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    Holiday shopping in France has been hit by strict social distancing laws. Distraught that their local government canceled the Christmas market, the Bugatti La Voiture Noire is on display in Molsheim. Although they are masters of carbon fiber, the factory workers were able to construct a glass enclosure for this stunning machine. Built to celebrate its 110th anniversary, it will be on display until the end of March. At nearly $19 million dollars it makes us wonder who the lucky customer will be. If you need a more sensible Bugatti click the button below.


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  • 2021 Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule Unlocks Unlimited Personalization

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    With so many options for colors and interior materials, ordering a Super SUV can be intimidating. That is why this concept serves to inspire prospective owners of the Raging Bull. That is why the 2021 Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule unlocks unlimited Personalization options.

    Lamborghini Urus Price, Specs, Photos & Review

    Unveiling in their latest press release, the four new matte exteriors are: Bianco Monocerus, Nero Noctis, and Grigio Nimbus and Grigio Keres. If you want a 2-tone experience, these can be contrasted with gloss  Arancio Leonis and Arancio Dryope, Giallo Taurus and Verde Scandal. The wheels are specific to the Graphite Capsule edition, and they also feature the contrast color around their 23″ edges.

    Inside the 2-tone motif is carried over to the leather, stitched in Q-Citura. Ventilated Alcantara are only available on the Graphite Capsule and Pearl Capsule editions, which will debut for the 2021 model year. With an MSRP of $218,009, this 641-horsepower beast is waiting for you. Click the link below to find our dealer near you and stay with us for all your Lamborghini news.

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  • News: Nissan Introduces Electric Compact Crossover

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    Nissan Ariya To Come to U.S. Late Next Year

    The Ariya is similar in size to Nissan’s best-selling Rogue crossover, but aimed at a new audience. The all-electric compact SUV will come in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (dual motor) versions. It offers two powertrain packages, a 63-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack mated to a single 215-horsepower (hp) electric motor or an 87 kWh battery with 389 total hp from two motors. Range is estimated to be 267 miles for the smaller battery and 379 for the larger one, based on the generous WLTP test cycle. In the U.S., Nissan said it hopes to exceed 300 miles of range with the larger battery in a two-wheel drive configuration. Pricing in the U.S. will be “around $40,000,” according to Nissan.

    Nissan Ariya EV

    Nissan’s next EV

    Inside, the Ariya concept had a minimalist dash with two large (12.3-inch) display screens and haptic-touch control buttons. It will come with the latest version of Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 that will allow some hands-off-the-wheel driving. The Ariya will launch in Japan mid-2021 and arrive in the U.S. market before the end of next year, joining a crowded electric crossover field.

    The Ariya will be Nissan’s first full electric model since the Leaf was introduced 10 years ago, but represents the tip of the iceberg for a Nissan new model push, according to COO Ashwani Gupta.

    “The Ariya, a key model in Nissan’s plan to roll out 10 new models in 20 months, demonstrates our commitment to meeting customer demand for crossovers with the most advanced electrified, automated and connected technologies,” Gupta said. “The company expects sales of its EVs and E-power electrified models to be more than one million units a year by the end of fiscal 2023. The Ariya will play a significant role in attaining that goal.”

    A New Leaf in Nissan’s EV Strategy

    Following the Leaf is one challenge for the Ariya, since Nissan has sold almost 500,000 units worldwide during the past decade. But the real target has to be the Tesla Model Y, which was introduced this year, but has yet to take off in sales. Unlike the Ariya, which has the profile of traditional crossover, the Model Y looks more like an expanded sedan. Nissan said the key attribute for the Ariya will be “sports car-like power,” which translates into 0-to-60 mph performance in the 5.1-second range.

    Nissan Ariya EV

    The Ariya has two large displays, but otherwise a minimalist approach
    (RHD model show)

    Nissan is also promoting the technology that will be available in the Ariya, a logical tie-in with an watershed vehicle like this. Featured will be Nissan’s next-generation ProPilot Assist 2.0 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that monitors driver attention to enable hands-off single-lane highway operation. The Ariya will also have a one-pedal operation mode that allows a driver to start, accelerate and decelerate to a stop using only the accelerator pedal.

    Among the ADAS included in Nissan Safety Shield 360 are automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert and high beam assist. Other technology offered will be Nissan’s Intelligent Around View Monitor and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning.      

    Nissan is moving to over-the-air (OTA) updates on Ariya firmware to keep its software current. It will also include the Amazon Alexa app as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to integrate the operator’s smartphone into the vehicle.

    Design Elements

    Nissan Ariya EV

    More technology means more connectivity

    The Ariya represents a new design language for Nissan EVs, which it has labeled Timeless Japanese Futurism. It appears to be a refinement of its existing design patterns externally. Inside, the flat floor enabled by the EV platform and thin-profile Zero Gravity seats make for a more spacious cabin than is found in current ICE models.

    Nissan Ariya Specifications

    Specs for the Ariya could change by the time the car arrives in the U.S. next year, but this is Nissan’s current configuraton.

    Model configurations – Front-wheel drive (FWD) standard and long-range; all-wheel drive (AWD) standard and long-range

    Passengers – Two-row, five-passenger

    Drive options – FWD or AWD

    Platform – New Alliance CMF-EV

    Powertrain – Single (FWD) or dual (AWD) electric motors (Externally Excited Synchronous Motors, EESM)

    Battery capacity – 63 kWh/87 kWh usable (total 65 kWh/90 kWh)

    Thermal management – Active battery management systems

    Estimated range – Up to approximately 300 miles (Nissan estimate)

    Level 2 charging – Up to 7.2 kW

    Nissan Ariya EV

    Open up the back and the Ariya looks like most compact crossovers

    DC charging – CCS standard up to 130 kW

    Output – 160 kW – 290 kW

    Torque – 221 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) – 443 lb. ft

    Wheelbase – 109.3 inches.

    Overall length – 182.9 inches

    Overall width – 74.8 inches

    Overall height – 65.4 – 65.7 inches (depending on roof rack)

    Cargo volume – 16.5 cu. ft. (FWD)/14.6 cu. ft. (AWD)

    Wheel size – 19- or 20-inch

    Tire size – 235/55$19 or 255/45R20

    Story by Michael Coates; photos from Nissan

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  • News: Ford Pumps Up the Electric Volume on its Crown Jewel

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    2021 F-150 Adds Hybrid, Confirms Full Electric Version

    It’s only been five years since the last major redesign of the Ford F-150, not a long time historically in the truck world, but with competition heating up both in the traditional competitors and newcomers, Ford is pushing forward with the introduction of the all-new 2021 F-150, a remake of its best-selling and most lucrative model.

    2021 Ford F-150, Ford, news, full-size pickup, electric pickup, hybrid pickup, electrification

    A new look for the F-150 (1 of 11)

    The goal of the introduction this week, hosted by Ford spokesperson Dennis Leary and featuring a variety of Ford employees and F-150 customers, was to show that Ford is well-aware that its industry-leading position (best-selling truck for the past 43 years) is not something assumed, but an achievement to be re-earned every year. The 2021 Ford F-150 has a very simple goal—maintain and expand that market lead for another year or two.

    Highlights of the introduction (some detail below) included the presentation of a new full hybrid model and confirmation that a full-electric version is coming. The other big takeaway is that electrification in a pickup take a significantly different form that in a sedan. In a truck application, the emphasis of a large battery is less on propulsion and zero emission miles than on providing a mobile power source for tools and toys.

    Next year’s F-150, which will go on sale this fall, follows the typical pickup mold of offering a dizzying number of options in an attempt to provide a potential pickup for every possible buyer. The completely redesigned truck (every one of the aluminum exterior panel is new) will offer six engines, 13 different wheels and 11 grille options in a half-dozen trim levels.

    Fuel Economy Focus

    2021 Ford F-150

    Aerodynamics & tough pickups don’t always go together

    Although no official fuel economy numbers are available, Ford pointed out that it was the most aerodynamic pickup the company has ever designed, employing grille shutters, a new automatically deploying air dam and new cab and tailgate geometry to reduce drag and reduce fuel consumption on all models.

    The new hybrid F-150 will use an all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, augmented by a 35-kW/47-horsepower electric motor. A 10-speed transmission and 1.5 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery (mounted between the frame rails so it doesn’t take up any passenger or cargo space) complete the powertrain.

    The all-electric F-150 will come in 2022, according to Ford COO Jim Farley. When it arrives, it will likely face several competitors, including the Rivian R1T, GMC Hummer, Tesla Cybertruck, Lordstown Endeavor and Nikola Badger.    

    Electrification on the Job

    Back to the present, Ford sees electric power as another tool for the job. The 2021 F-150 will come up with up to 7.2 kilowatts (kW) of exportable power, enough to run a generator and a variety of power tools through 120-volt and/or 240-volt outlets.

    2021 Ford F-150

    Plugs for all your jobs

    Inside Ford has added a variety of high-tech features that point out how mainstream the modern pickup has become. One clever addition is that, with a few quick shifts of hardware, the center console can become a desk big enough to hold a laptop. Above that center console half of the F-150 lineup will have 12.0-inch touchscreen displays, matching what’s becoming the standard for the segment. The display will come equipped with Sync4, the latest version of Ford’s infotainment system. Ten new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are going to be available.

    Recognizing the variety of uses a truck might undergo, Ford has designed the front seats to recline 180 degrees, so not only is the pickup and office, but also a bedroom. Under the backseat is a lockable storage unit for stashing away valuables or expensive tools.

    The Most List

    What a pickup needs is a most list and Ford has drawn up a long one. The stated goal of the 2021 F-150 is to be able to tow the biggest load in its class, carry the heaviest payload, have the most horsepower and torque and also have the longest range.

    2021 Ford F-150

    More tech than seen in a pickup before

    Don’t expect the competition to take this lying down, but Ford also had other news last week that went well beyond the news about the redesign of its best-selling product. The company laid out a goal of becoming of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 with three areas of focus that account for  95 peercent of the companies CO2 emissions:

    • Vehicle use
    • Supply base
    • Facilities

    On the vehicle side, it’s putting $11.5 billion through 2022 into the Mustang Mach-E, Transit Commercial and fully electric F-150. It expects all of its manufacturing plants to use 100 percent locally sourced renewable energy by 2035.

    Story by Michael Coates

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  • BMW Unveils Fully Armored X5 Protection VR6

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    In his N.Y. Times Best-Seller “The Art Of War”, Sun Tzu said it is wise to keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Given the current situation, I prefer my enemies to keep a nice social distance. Thankfully, BMW has our back, as they have integrated unprecedented strength to the X5. Using the latest NATO guidelines for safety, BMW has unveiled a fully armored X5.

    Although you can’t tell from the outside, this beast can shrug off 30-06 Armor Piercing rounds and anything smaller. The overlapping door jambs and ballistic steel layers are rated to maintain ambient pressure even if 72 lbs of TNT is detonated 40 feet away. That’s more than Wile E Coyote ever used against the Road Runner, so you will have incredible safety and the power from an X5M to reach 60 mph in less than 6 seconds. Just like every other BMW X-Series, they are built with pride by BMW USA in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Our dealers have all the information, so click the button below and….warn your friends about your enemies.


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