Whether you walk into a bar and order a double, or double down at the blackjack table, or, for those opposed to vice, play a friendly game of mixed doubles tennis, doubling is a call to action. It’s a catalyst for excitement and proof that you’re packing more into your day. Why else would there be racing roller coasters or double-barrel shotguns?
Battle brews over brokedown bus
Texas Top Hands 1948 Flxible. Photo by an agent. It’s not all that uncommon to see disputes break out over the ownership of multi-million-dollar European exotics or rare race cars – vehicles likely to grace a concours field or take up residence in an art gallery. Yet down in Austin, Texas, a battle is brewing over a ratty broken-down 1
Buick Riviera Concept Unveiled At Shanghai Auto Show
Here in America, Buick has experienced something of a revival both in public perception and sales. In China though, Buick has been riding an unprecedented wave of enthusiasm for years now, and GM appears to be very in tune with Chinese consumers. Their latest concept, the water-inspired Buick Riviera, is a next-gen hybrid with stunning looks. Plea
Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Weather Forecast
Round four of the 2013 Formula One World Championship in Sakhir, located on Bahrain’s west coast. Because the Bahrain International Circuit where the race is held lies in the middle of a desert, conditions change frequently, with lots of sand being blown almost constantly. In addition to this, teams have to deal with some hottest...
2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe With M Sport Package: Spy Shots
The coupe version of the sixth-generation F30 BMW 3-Series sedan has been spotted once again, this time wearing an M Sport package. While the standard 4-Series Coupe was captured undisguised recently during a photo shoot, the latest photos show what the M Sport package will look like. Larger air intakes in a more dramatic front bumper cover, more.
Toyota to Build First Lexus in the U.S.
Toyota launched its Lexus division in September 1989 with two 1990 models at opposite ends of the spectrum: the LS 400, a rear-drive V-8 flagship, and the ES 250, a front-drive cousin to the plebian Camry. In their first month, the two cars combined for 4,135 sales. Fast-forward nearly 25 years and Toyota has sold 4,397,799 Lexus cars and SUVs in
Kia Announces Pricing for the 2014 Cadenza
Kia announced this week that its reentry into the full-size sedan segment, the 2014 Cadenza, will start at $35,900 (including an $800 destination charge) when it hits dealerships later this month. The sedan — powered by a 3.3-liter direct-injection V-6 good for 293 horsepower and paired with a six-speed, sport-tuned automatic transmission — will b
GM unveils plug-in hybrid Buick Riviera Concept in Shanghai
GM unveiled a new Buick Riviera concept vehicle in Shanghai on the eve of Auto Shanghai 2013. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is the fourth global concept vehicle jointly developed by GM’s Shanghai GM and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) joint ventures in Shanghai. The new Riviera has adopted BIP (Buick Intelligent Performance) tec
Kia Prices 2014 Cadenza; New Near-Luxury Model Starts at $35,900
Kia has announced pricing for the 2014 Cadenza, its entry into the near-luxury segment. For $35,900, buyers will get a well-equipped sedan featuring a 293-hp V-6 mated to a six-speed automatic. Kia is keeping things simple, offering only one trim level to which buyers can then add their choice of two options packages. The base Cadenza offers stand
2013 Rolls-Royce Alpine Trial Centenary Collection Ghost: 100 Years of Being the Best [2013 Shanghai Auto Show]
Rolls-Royce is steeped in history—it has, after all, been around for more than 100 years—and now it is mining some of that heritage with a special-edition Ghost called the Alpine Trial Centenary Collection. The unique Ghost debuts at the 2013 Shanghai auto show and celebrates the 100th anniversary of Rolls-Royce’s success in the 1820-mile Au
10 Cars and Trucks That Should Go Diesel
If you’re like any other car buyer in America, you’ve probably noticed the wider availability of diesel models in recent months. It seems like everybody is starting to get in on the diesel game, with Volkswagen adding more diesel models after the huge success of its Jetta TDI, Porsche introducing a diesel version of the Cayenne and Ram recently an
The Old Man and the Camaro: Part 1
Author’s note: In order to protect the identity of the victims in this case, some names and details have been omitted or changed. There are a million stories in the Naked City. This is one of them. It wasn’t my case. Chris had asked me to accompany him one morning as he performed some case follow- ups. In a department with over 500 sworn off
Hurley Haywood Reunited With Sebring-Winning 1973 Porsche 911 RS
Sebring is a legendary place in motorsports, and has been for more than a half-century. Winning there is significant, whatever you're racing. For Hurley Haywood, while driving a Porsche 911 Carrera RS to the win in 1973, it was very significant. Reuniting with the car in this video, Haywood describes the historic context and personal significance.