Like Pebble Beach, the purview of Art Basel Miami has extended far beyond its original content area to incorporate other realms relevant to the needs of the globe-trotting legion of luxury lifestyle bacchanalians. Fashion, retail, hospitality, and, yes, cars, have all joined the party. But why are they there? And what, if anything, are they adding to the artistic conversation?
“The Electric Vehicle Revolution”
As shown in this new book, things didn’t start with Tesla.
80s Vintage Showdown: Mercedes 190E vs BMW 325i
Getting to the root of the Mercedes/BMW rivalry in the US by going back in time–to the 80s, of course.
Think Small
Volvo Car USA may be first to market with a new, premium, sub -$35,000 electric vehicle. After spending a couple days with it, I can say that If you’re looking for your first EV, this might be one to consider.
The Most Expensive Cars at Pebble Beach
The concentration of car-obsessed rich people at Pebble Beach also attracts adjacent enterprises, and one of the most logical is the sale of collectible vehicles.
Saab Now, Don’t Sob Later
I have THREE stories in this month’s issue of Car and Driver. As a Saab owner, this one is close to my heart. Get your 900 now!
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Motor Muse
I have THREE stories in this month’s issue of Car and Driver. This is the second, about a trio of amazing artists who all use the car as inspiration for their work.
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Getting Hammered
I have THREE stories in the current issue of Car and Driver. This one is about Blue Ridge Mercedes, a shop near Atlanta that services vintage AMG vehicles.
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Land of the Giants takes on Tesla
Premiering July 26, the new season in the long-running podcast series looks at Tesla, warts and all (and there are a toad army’s worth of warts).
