Moto Guzzi USA

Back in 1970, Moto Guzzi won the first motorcycle fleet contract in America ever awarded to a foreign manufacturer. They developed the California model for the LAPD and the California Highway Patrol, instantly launching the Italian brand into the U.S. market.

Moto Guzzi USA is proud to introduce their newest motorcycle model – the 2014 California 1400.

All Moto Guzzi motorcycles are hand-made in their Italy factory located in Mandello del Lario. It’s been this way since the company first started in 1921.

The all-new 2014 California 1400 represents a turning point in Moto Guzzi history by providing a combination of latest, most advanced technology along with the style, craftsmanship, comfort and performance the highly respected brand is known for.

The legendary Moto Guzzi California has patrolled American freeways, escorted esteemed monarchs and presidents and has been parked in the garages of cinema divas and rock stars alike, including actor Ewan McGregor, a passionate Guzzi owner and now face of the new California 1400 “My Bike, My Pride” global advertising campaign.

The 2014 California 1400 motorcycle is the most technologically-advanced cruiser on the market today and includes these innovative elements:

• The largest twin cylinder engine ever made in Europe – A 1,380cc 90° V-Twin engine able to produce an explosive 88.5 foot pounds of torque at just 2,750 rpm;
• Traction Control – The first custom in the world equipped with the three-level *MGCT* traction control;

• Tri-Map Ride-by-Wire technology – The first custom in the world equipped with ride-by-wire technology. The rider can change the character of the bike directly from the handlebar. Three different power output curves: Turismo (Touring), Veloce (Sport) and Pioggia (Rain).

• Electronic Cruise Control *- With the push of a button on the right hand grip, the rider can set the pace and enjoy mile upon mile of open road;

• LED Daytime Running Lights* – The first custom in the world with a headlight assembly like the system used on late model cars;

• The Elastic Engine* – An elastic support system fitting the powertrain to the frame. Through a series of rubber dampeners and rockers the engine vibrations are filtered out leaving the rider with a smooth and comfortable ride.

Motorcycle enthusiasts can complete a test ride online appointment request, then locate a participating dealer and receive a personalized product introduction. Go to www.motoguzzi-us.com, for additional details and the all-new 2014 California 1400 product information.

Photo: Jaguar

Jaguar Cars Limited is a premier manufacturer of luxury sedans and sports cars and the luxury car maker offers unparalleled design, along with tremendous performance.

At the New York International Auto Show, the new 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE was named 2013 World Car Design of the Year.

The luxury Jaguar F-TYPE car is a continuation of a sporting bloodline that stretches back more than 75 years and encompasses some of the most beautiful, thrilling and desirable sports cars ever built.

Photo: Jaguar

Each year, the World Car Design of the Year is judged by a design panel of five highly respected world design experts who review candidates based on their innovation and style that push established boundaries.

Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar, was quoted, “No design project has given me greater pleasure
than the creation of the F-TYPE. It’s a project I’ve looked forward to from the moment I joined Jaguar, and it’s one that’s given my team and I great satisfaction. The F-TYPE is a sports car that is true to Jaguar’s design values – beauty of line and purity of form – and I’m honored that the World Car of the Year Design jury has recognized our work with this award.”

The new Jaguar F-TYPE represents a return to the company’s heart: a two-seat, convertible sports car focused on performance, agility and driver involvement.

Range Rover Sport

The all-new Range Rover Sport is the latest addition to the new Range Rover family of vehicles and the third Range Rover model to be launched in two years.

The new Range Rover Sport will debut on March 26, 2013 in a ground breaking live drive through Manhattan, New York City. The introduction is special because the new Sport is Land Rover’s fastest, most responsive and agile vehicle to date.

The world-wide public will be able to view the all-new Range Rover Sport on the eve of the 2013 New York Auto Show. The company will be broadcast the big event live to global audiences via a dedicated microsite – landroverusa.com/newrangeroversport.

Land Rover Global Brand Director, John Edwards, was quoted, “The all-new Range Rover Sport takes the model to another level. It is Land Rover’s most dynamic vehicle yet and showcases the best of British design, engineering and technological innovation.”

More Range Rover Sports are sold in New York than any other metropolitan area in the world, so it’s fitting the launch will take place in the Big Apple. In addition, the Range Rover Sport is also the best-selling Land Rover product in North America.

The all-new Range Rover Sport follows the successful launch of the acclaimed 2012 Range Rover Evoque and the all-new 2013 Range Rover.

Photo: Jaguar

The Jaguar F-TYPE is the first two-seater sports car from luxury car manufacturer Jaguar, since the iconic E-type was first launched 50 years ago.

Jaguar has just released an intriguing movies trailer featuring the new F-Type. The short feature film in association with Ridley Scott Associates will be released later this spring and stars Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actor, Damian Lewis.

Casper Delaney, Producer, Ridley Scott Associates was quoted, “After weeks and months of working on the script and developing the film with Jaguar, it’s fantastic to see it come to life.” Lana Del Rey, who recently won a BRIT award for Best International Female, wrote the title song “Burning Desire” that was inspired by the Jaguar F-TYPE.

The new F-TYPE sports car is a front-engined, rear-wheel drive convertible that’s been engineered to deliver a pure dynamic driving experience and incredible performance. The F-TYPE is constructed using high strength aluminum architecture.

There will be three different car models available – F-TYPE (with 3-liter supercharged V6, 340hp engine), F-TYPE S (with 3-liter supercharged V6, 380hp engine)and the F-TYPE V8 S (with 5-liter V8, 495hp supercharged engine).

Of course, speed is a popular trademark of any Jaguar luxury car and the F-TYPE will surely not disappoint. The most powerful model, the V8S, will reach 60mph in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 186mph. The 380Hp F-TYPE S V6 can reach 60mph in 4.8 seconds and 171mph. Finally, the base F-TYPE V6 can obtain 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, with a top speed of 161mph.

Bentley – Flying Spur

The new Bentley 2014 Flying Spur luxury sedan is scheduled to make its debut at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Auto Show on March 5th and once again in New York City in April.

Iconic Bentley offers the unique combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology.

The luxurious four-door sedan has a sportier, contemporary aesthetic look but still keeps Bentley’s signature attributes of bespoke craftsmanship and using only the finest materials.

As the successor to the prestigious Continental Flying Spur, Bentley’s new Flying Spur will have a top speed of 200mph and feature unparalleled performance and driveability with striking interiors.

For those on the go, the new Bentley offers mobile connectivity with its top-of-the-line Wi-Fi hotspot and mobile entertainment system. There’s an optional eight-channel, eight-speaker audio system with Balanced Mode Radiators that will provide high quality sound clarity, with the 1100W Naim® for Bentley premium system.

The Flying Spur utilizes Bentley’s renowned 6.0-litre, twin turbo W12 engine, along with a ZF eight-speed transmission. Offering greater power than any other Bentley four-door in history, the new Flying Spur delivers a staggering 0-60 mph time of only 4.3 seconds, plus a top-speed of 200 mph (322 km/h).

Providing all road and weather condition driving, the new Bentley features all-wheel drive with a 40:60 rear-biased torque split and a 14 per cent improvement in the power-to-weight ratio.

The Flying Spur will deliver 625 PS (616 bhp) at 6,000 rev/min and a staggering 800 Nm (580 lb ft) of torque from only 2000 rev/min.

You can purchase the Bentley Flying Spur in either four- or five-seat configurations. The luxury sedan features redesigned front and rear seats that are beautifully trimmed in natural premium-quality leather. The new custom seats are made with a softer, but more durable hide that’s unique to Bentley and available in twelve different colors.

The sleek exterior is “pure Bentley” with a lower and wider appearance with sharp lines and gently curvaceous surfaces. The new model has a lower roof line, deeply sculpted panels, precise feature lines and a muscular rear haunch give the Flying Spur a more aggressive stance and a powerfully dynamic profile.

Bentley – 2014 Flying Spur

The front of this luxury sedan comes with a more upright chrome grille situated between the jewel-like LED pair of headlamps. The outside lamps are the larger of the two. Beneath the front grille, the lower intake is now full width with no vertical divisions, but instead with a chromed horizontal accent that completes the dramatic face of the new Flying Spur.

A new 19-inch Classic wheel is fitted exclusively to the new Flying Spur, either bright-painted or with a diamond turned finish. The new design consolidates a wider range of 20-inch five-spoke, 21-inch six-spoke and 21-inch ten-spoke wheels available as cost options.

The interior is just as stunning. The ultimate high-luxury Flying Spur sedan utilizes almost ten square metres of sustainably sourced natural wood per car, and features book-matched and mirror-polished veneer to the fascia panels, consoles, waistrails and picnic tables. The car’s roof lining and pillars are also trimmed in natural leather.

Bentley customers can specify an optional glass sunroof at no additional cost. Behind the central rear armrest, a nine-litre bottle cooler can be specified to keep drinks perfectly chilled. The interior designers also focused on improving interior stowage around the cabin, whilst including new electronic technologies discretely throughout the interior.

Courtesy of: Rolls-Royce

It’s been touted as the long-awaited coupe version of the top-selling Rolls-Royce Ghost. Soon we will all be able to feel the Rolls-Royce Coupe Wraith.

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce first began using the Wraith name back in 1938. For months, there have been reports of prototypes of a large coupe being test in Europe.

It’s expected that the new Rolls-Royce Wraith will feature the Rolls-Royce Ghost’s turbocharged 6.6-liter V-12. The Ghost is rated at 563 horsepower, but word is that the Wraith will be somewhere around 600 horsepower.

Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös was quoted, “Rolls-Royce Wraith will draw superlatives when it is unveiled in Geneva. Expect the boldest design, the most dramatic performance and the most powerful Rolls-Royce that has ever played host to the famous Spirit of Ecstasy figurine.”

We can expect to see the new Rolls-Royce Wraith available for sale sometime in the 4th quarter of 2013. Based in prior models, we can expect to see a convertible version soon after.

The official unveiling will occur at the March 5 press day for the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The above video is a teaser from Rolls-Royce.

Courtesy of: Rolls-Royce

So will the Rolls-Royce Wraith be the most powerful and dynamic car ever launched by the illustrious British automaker? Only time will tell.

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

Style, elegant quality, reliability and safety features are just a few of the reasons you should drive a Mercedes Benz. Heading into 2013 there is yet another reason.

Mercedes is offering one of the most efficient SUV’s in their 2013 lineup. The compact Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is a entry-level vehicle that has been redesigned with over 1,000 new parts.

Called the “gateway” to the Mercedes line of Sport Utility Vehicles, the 2013 GLK350 is just the right size for many families that are looking to downsize their vehicles yet keep the perfect balance of performance and versatility all at an affordable price that will beat other luxury SUVs in the Mercedes-Benz family.

The notorious circle-star logo on the front of the car, the sleek roofline slopes, the integrated spoiler trailing off the edge of the roof, to the dual rectangular chrome exhaust tips are a few of the apparent changes to the exterior of the vehicle.

The interior is equally impressive … leather accented by brushed aluminum finish trim. Leather seats featuring eight-way power adjustments with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 5-inch color display for navigation, and plenty of storage access in the center console are just some of the luxury features that will have you riding in comfort and style.

The smooth ride of this luxury 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 sedan with its 3.5-liter V-6 engine, sporty appearance, plus an enhanced seven-speed automatic transmission with Touch Shift manual control, delivers a quality ride with a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.

As one of the most efficient SUVs in the impressive Mercedes lineup, the luxury GLK350 offers 16 miles per gallon city and 23 mpg on the highway.

Choose between the rear-wheel drive model starting at $37,090 or the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system version at $39,090, and be the proud owner of a Mercedes Benz today.

Aston Martin – iPhone / iPod Dock

Do you have someone on your Christmas list that is just plain hard to buy for; the person who has everything and the money to buy it?  Oh but wait, you know they are an Aston Martin road and racing car enthusiast that already has (well almost) everything. What do you do ?

Now, the world renowned London-based Aston Martin Heritage specialists, Nicholas Mee & Co. has come up with the ultimate Christmas gift ideas for the racing car enthusiasts. Nicholas Mee & Co has entered into an exclusive relationship with artisan engineers “Racing Gold” to “upcycle” auto parts once used in Aston Martin racing or road cars to create clean and modern furniture pieces.

The classic British sports car company and has come up with a new way of refurbishing parts that were once junkyard bound making them into beautiful and functional pieces.

Performance Artworks (P.Arts), the brand name, has a talented design team chosen for the project.  Bursting with ideas, they have started by creating four stunning Aston Martin items which include:

· “Brake caliper” iPhone / iPod dock (compatible with iPhones 4, 4S and 5, and recent iPods. With its in-built phonic transfer speaker, the caliper’s mass enhances low frequency sounds through the table’s surface. Lithium ion battery plus charging and audio leads supplied. Available in a range of colors.)

· “Crankshaft’ coffee table  (“upcycled” from an Aston Martin GT4 race car, with a stamp for authenticity and a brake disc and brake bell from the same car.  Standing 65cm tall, it is currently fitted with a 65cm diameter glass top, but if required the dimensions of the top can be altered to individual requirements.)

· “Propshaft” coat stand (crafted using “upcycled” components from an Aston Martin GT4 race car including two reengineered and refurbished wheel rims that have been chrome polished for a stunning appearance, relocated wheel nuts that have also been chrome polished, a previously raced brake disc and brake bell, and the upstanding, refurbished carbon fibre propshaft. It stands 165cm tall with the ‘wheel’ base being 50cm in diameter. The coat-hook wheelrim has 15 spokes.)

· “Tweed covered” racing seat (a period bucket seat that was previously used in a period Aston Martin racing car has been exquisitely trimmed in official Aston Martin Racing/Hackett ‘Prince of Wales’ tweed. The legs of this highly comfortable yet practical 95cm tall chair have been engineered to replicate the look of the spokes of a Nardi wooden steering wheel common to many Heritage Aston Martins.)

Furniture made from previously used components has always fascinated auto enthusiasts and the exquisite yet practical furniture item would make the perfect gift !

To view and purchase items, visit Nicholas Mee & Co’s West London Brackenbury House showroom  located at 158-160 Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith or online at www.astonstore.co.uk.

Full details can be found at http://www.nicholasmee.co.uk/

Photo: Jaguar

Mercedes, Audi, and BMW continue to be the dominant global luxury car brands. Although Jaguar is still regarded as another luxury car maker, it holds a far less market share compared to the other big 3.

Jaguar is getting close to premiering the luxury car brand’s first two-seat Jaguar roadster since the E-type. This sportscar named the F-type follows the iconic and successful E-type which was the first brand launch since the forgettable X-type more than ten years ago.

The base engine of the F-type is a brand new, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 that Jaguar developed from its traditional 5.0-liter V-8 engine. The new engine will offer about 340 hp.

A low deck lid plus sliver-thin LED taillights enhance the sensual beauty of this new Jag. Once you get your speed up 60 mph, a spoiler deploys.

Photo: Jaguar

We noticed one element that’s missing is the trademark rotary shifter. It’s been replaced by standard automatic shifter which should allow the driver to change gears manually.

The Jaguar F-Type dashboard will feature analog gauges plus toggle switches that remind the driver of classic sports cars from the past. This look is a switch from Jaguar’s more typical design of high-tech controls.

It’s expected that the new 2014 F-type will likely be priced starting at $70,000

Only time will tell how this new Jaguar F-Type will do against the big luxury names – Mercedes, BMW and Audi but Jaguar tradition and ingenuity will definitely put up a good fight.

Courtesy of: Gotham Dream Cars

Gotham Dream Cars has long been the company to go to for the ultimate, ultra-exotic car rentals. For car lovers, who wouldn’t want a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive the latest Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, or Bentley?

Gotham Dream Cars is clearly the leader in exotic and super car rentals. The company’s passion is driving and their mission is to bring you the most exotic, exciting, and outrageous fleet of rental vehicles in the world.

For the upcoming holiday season, Gotham Dream Cars is offering a variety of car rental experiences that are like no other.

Choose from 3 lap autocross experiences to rally races abroad, these incredible driving experiences are only offered by Gotham Dream Cars.

* Dream Car Sprint – $249 – Participants will experience the speed and performance of a Lamborghini Gallardo or a Ferrari F430 Spider on a closed track. Clients are given instruction before driving the course and testing their skills; with some drivers reaching speeds up to 100mph.

* Dream Car Tour(tm) – $895 – An event like no other, the Dream Car Tour(tm) puts participants behind the wheel of six of the world’s most exhilarating automobiles on more than 150 miles of open road with personal and professional instruction before the four-hour drive.

* Vehicle Rentals – Starting at $395 – By the day, weekend, week or more, clients have the opportunity to drive some of the world’s greatest exotic and luxury cars with no strings attached.  Pricing starts at $395 per day, and amenities include door-to-door delivery and pick-up, no refueling requirement, complementary tolls and GPS navigation, free satellite radio (XM/Sirius) in select vehicles, iPod(tm) integration in select vehicles, and personalized driving route suggestions.

* DreamShare(tm) Membership Club – Starting at $18,000 – A timeshare/fractional-style club designed to provide a convenient way for frequent drivers to access the entire fleet at affordable rates.  Why buy a multi-million dollar car collection when you can access GDC’s for a fraction of the cost?  Membership is valid in any city the company operates in and costs $18,000 to $49,000 (Titanium, Elite or Diamond class) depending on usage level.

* DreamShare Concierge – Catered for the ultimate jetsetter who wants to drive in total style no matter the destination, the all new Dream Share Concierge is an international package that allows clients to have an exotic vehicle wherever they are in the world. A true and well-off auto enthusiast knows that cars perform and feel their best in their natural habitat. Gotham Dream Cars will make sure a car is waiting for you wherever you arrive, no matter the location. Below is a rundown of experiences.

o Experience 1 – Silver State Classic – $30,000
Participate in the world’s fastest race on open roads.  Route #318 between Lund and Hiko, Nevada are closed with permits from the State of Nevada for the running of this one of a kind event.  How about an average speed of 155 mph with top speeds approaching 190?  You experience starts with 3 days of high performance driving instruction to prepare you for participation in this one of a kind event. The course is run on 90 miles of fence lined, two-lane highway with long straights and challenging twisty sections and dips.

o Experience 2 – Colorado – $30,000
Ford GT across the best driving roads in the Colorado Rockies.  In addition to first class accommodations along your route, your drive will include the world-famous San Juan Skyway, arguably the best and most beautiful driving road in the United States.  Take on the challenge of the Pikes Peak Highway, Loveland Pass, and Independence Pass.  Americas best driving roads in one of the best sports cars ever produced by an American company.

o Experience 3 – Best of Italy – $50,000
Your choice of a Ferrari or Lamborghini for 10 days of the best driving roads in Italy.  Your trip will include the infamous Stelvio Pass; 48 hairpin turns at the top of the Alps and one of the most extraordinary views an automotive experience can offer.  Don’t forget Tivoli, the Amalfi coast, the island of Sicily and Mount Etna.  Tackle the famous roads of the Targa Florio and finish at either Modena, for a VIP tour of the Ferrari factory, or Bologna for a tour of the Lamborghini factory

o Experience 4 – The Autobahn and Nurburgring – $50,000
Your Carrera GT is waiting for you.  Drive from Munich to the Black Forest for some of the most breathtaking roads in Europe.  Your drive will include visits to Stuttgart for a VIP Porsche factory tour.  Make your way to Nürburg for several days of intense driving instruction before your chance to conquer the famous Nordshcleife section of the Nürburgring.

To learn more, contact Gotham Dream Cars at http://www.gothamdreamcars.com or complete the form below to make your dream car rental experience a reality.

Dream Racing is truly a five-star racing experience. The company provides thrill seekers the unique opportunity to become a race car driver for the day.  Get behind the wheel of a track-ready Ferrari F430 GT and race around the track a professional racer.

But now, Dream Racing is offering its Secret Agent 702 Package – a new, 3 day Las Vegas experience that gives guests a chance to be James Bond 007 like Daniel Craig and live like a spy!

Secret Agent 702 transforms visitors to Las Vegas into sexy spies on the prowl for a thrill of a lifetime. You can soar through the skies over Vegas via helicopter, hit the road racing sports cars and flying through the air at 3,800 feet on cable zip-lines.

It’s a once-in-a-life-time experience that doesn’t end there. You will be wined and dined in luxury style as agents complete the role with night dining and drinking in several of Las Vegas’ most exclusive private settings.

Take a look at what you get with the Secret Agent 702 Package by Dream Racing – Be A Spy For A Day!

Day One
Guests will be picked up on the first night via limousine at McCarran International Airport with two shaken, not stirred, martinis waiting courtesy of HOTEL32, the exclusive boutique hotel located on the top floor of Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Proceed directly to your retreat where a suite assistant provides check-in within the comfort of their room.

LOUNGE32 offers a delectable assortment of complimentary refreshments and cocktails so guests can prepare to transform into “Secret Agent 702” with a nightcap and a good night’s rest. A special package will arrive. Inside will be disguises for both guests including wigs, glasses and other special tools to help blend in and not stand out in the crowds.

Day Two
At 5 a.m., you’ll be picked up by limousine, then The Papillon Group will whisk agents away on their private helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. See stunning aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon’s West rim. The trip is capped off by a champagne breakfast and refreshments served at the bottom of the canyon on a private plateau overlooking the Colorado River.

Next experience flying with Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon – the drops, the speed and the exhilaration of zip-lining are fantastic! Following a 15 minute ride up Red Mountain and a moderately challenging hike to the start off the tour, agents will be 3,800 feet above sea level as they reach Red Mountain’s summit.

Next stop is the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Dream Racing. You’ll be accelerating to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds, as the agents will transform into race-car drivers, taking a track-ready Ferrari F430 GT for seven laps. After that, get familiar with all the twists and turns of the track courtesy of a unique 3D professional simulator provided by iRacing.com.

It’s now back to HOTEL32 where you’ll change for dinner at the AAA Four Diamond restaurant, Andre’s at Monte Carlo. Guests will experience a private 7-course tasting with cognac flights paired with post-dinner cigars.

Complete the fun-filled day by gambling into the night. A private table for two awaits at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio Resort & Casino.

Day Three
Back to reality – depart and return to your boring, normal life.

This incredible James Bond 007 experience in Las Vegas is not to be missed. The special “Secret Agent 702” is only available to Dec. 30, 2012. The price tag: $6,800 for two agents.

The experience can be booked directly at www.Papillon.com