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The Halo Effect All-new Acura NSX’s 190 mph precision package Posted on January 25, 2017 It seems such a short time since Honda first launched its Acura luxury brand. But 1986 was a full 30 years ago, and Acura has had its ups and downs over the decades. One high water mark was the 1991…
Sophisticated Performance BMW’s Alpina B7 balances sport and luxury Posted on Nov. 28, 2016 Many automotive analysts define “luxury” purely according to the vehicle’s retail price. So, bare bones, high-performance sports cars that happen to carry prices in six-figures attain that lofty stature. The seats may be lightly trimmed carbon fiber buckets and the hard…
Getting More for Less Mercedes’ entry-level SL450 roadster keeps up with more costly V8 models The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing coupe, which first debuted in 1954 and was the car that launched the company’s early domination of the luxury sports market, was initially powered by a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine. Knowledgeable car enthusiasts will quickly point out…
Rolls-Royce Dawn The iconic automaker delivers a stunning convertible Perched above SUNNY Santa Barbara, The Belmond El Encanto hotel is a picture perfect venue for an introduction to the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible. The resort’s historic Spanish Colonial Revival-architecture main building and cottages have been completely updated by Orient Express Hotels to their current, stunning…
Pebble Beach A full-immersion automotive week on the Monterey Peninsula Sixty-six years ago, a few SPORTS cars raced through the Del Monte Forest, and afterwards, some local classic cars gathered on the lawn around the lodge for (mostly) regional enthusiasts to admire and award a few trophies. Fast forward to mid-August 2016, and an entire…
A Car Built for Royalty: Bentley’s Flying Spur refines its style When The new Bentley was launched 13 years ago, the classic coupe wore the brand’s historic Continental label with high style. In fact, the coupe’s design is timeless enough that it still attracts plenty of well-heeled buyers after more than a decade without apparent…
Powerful & Precise Motoring Audi’s S8 4.0T Quattro is an interesting pick in the performance luxury segment Over the last decade, Audi has clearly established its credibility as a true luxury brand, equal to the best from its German rivals. For the S8, the best expression of this attainment is to go right up against…
Quick Moves The McLaren 650S is challenging its Italian rivals in the supercar category When a car enthusiast brings up the subject of limited production, high performance sports cars, Ferrari has to be part of the mix, with Lamborghini usually in a close second place. Ferrari has worked hard to maintain its leadership, winning major races…
Mercedes-Benz S-Class captures a classic coupe essence Two decades ago, my late colleague David E. Davis reviewed the big, new Mercedes CL-Class coupe with this (paraphrased) exclamation: “I’m sitting in this luxurious two-door coupe with a pillar-less hardtop, a generous V8 engine up front, and rear wheel drive. It’s what always described an American luxury…
Aviation Icon Lands at Palomar If you’re interested in aviation, you probably have heard of Clay Lacy. If you don’t know the name, here’s a short recap of his accomplishments. Began flying at age 12, solo and pilot’s license at 14, flight instructor at 16, and at the tender age of 19, became a United…
Founded in 1968, Clay Lacy Aviation is a premier aircraft charter and management company operating locally out of McClellan–Palomar Airport. Delivering a complete spectrum of aviation services, Clay Lacy Aviation now offers both the Learjet 45XR and Citation CJ3 for private jet charter. Mention Ranch & Coast to receive either a complimentary sedan and driver…
The BMW i8 strikes a remarkable balance of performance, style, and efficiency Just what is a supercar? For years that describer has been applied to exotic sports cars with racecar performance. But is performance enough? Hardly. A low-slung exotic built with lightweight materials and great curb appeal is not an unimportant attribute. And rarity is…
The Ghibli sedan is designed to get a share of volume luxury Maserati is one of just two Italian automakers with a long history building sports cars that has also ventured into the sedan market. Its kissing cousin Alfa Romeo, another Fiat property, is the other well-known nameplate. Both produced sporting sedans back in the…
Not Your Daddy’s Caddy — Cadillac’s CT5 V Blackwing delivers style and substance
Making its return to San Diego, the 19th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance celebrates the artistry of classic hood ornaments, Lincoln Motor Company’s 100th anniversary, and the golden age of American hot rods
From avant-garde fashion to electrified design, Jaguar’s daring relaunch draws mixed reactions as the luxury marque shifts toward an all-electric future
Spectacular debuts revealed at one of the most anticipated events
Travel Editor Elizabeth Hansen's guide to the World Cup of classic car events