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Auto Lifestyle August 8, 2025

From Track to Street: McLaren Celebrates Racing Legacy in Monterey

The future of speed meets a legacy of triumph as McLaren unleashes three extraordinary machines at Exotics on Broadway. This August, McLaren is set to ignite the spotlight at Monterey Car Week with a trio of stunning machines that embody both its future-forward performance and legendary racing heritage. Leading the charge is the McLaren W1, making its highly anticipated public debut in the Americas at Exotics on Broadway on Saturday, August 16. It will be joined by the 750S Le Mans — a striking…

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Art & Culture People August 27, 2024

Interview: Talking Art with Amadea Zuri Setian

Meet Amadea Zuri Setian; a young artist with an incredible passion for art. Her love for painting started when she was only 18 months old. Since then, she has been creating the most amazing works of art, primarily with acrylic, oil and watercolors. Most recently, her work has even become the inspiration for jewelry and fashion. Amadea’s artwork portrays an abundance of happy emotions with her use of colors, always brimming with life. Gathering inspiration for her work through nature…

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Auto Lifestyle August 12, 2024

Revival of a Legend — with a V12 Heartbeat

At its core lies a 5.7‑liter, naturally aspirated V12—reworked from the early Diablo lineage—with upgraded camshafts, electronic throttle, and optimized flywheel. The result? A roaring 550 hp and 600 Nm of torque, shattering its original limits with an extra 55 hp and a top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph). Shift into nostalgia with a custom 6‑speed manual transmission and power steering—absent from the original Diablo—delivering a ride that’s both retro and razor-sharp. This isn’t just a rebuild—it’s a modern marvel: Lightweight reinforcements: composite-enhanced chassis,…

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Auto Lifestyle July 29, 2024

New Aston Martin Vantage wins again in IMSA

During IMSA WeatherTech Sportcar Championship series, the newest Vantage GT3 from Aston Martin claimed its second win in succession. At the Canadian Tires Motorsport Park, also known as Mosport, the Heart of Racing dubs this new GT3 as the first GTD class win, thereby dominating the GTD category. The amazing performance of Aston Martin Racing Driver Roman De Angelis, was another brilliant achievement for this 2021 Aston Martin Academy graduate and 2022 IMSA GTD champion holder. Alongside Spencer Pumpelly from…

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Auto Lifestyle July 17, 2024

Celebrating the 73rd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

During Monterey Car Week, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is one of the most iconic events. Gracing the 18th fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links, the number of vintage and rare automobiles create a wide expanse completely covering the lush green grass of this beautiful venue. With a backdrop of the magnificent coastline. this grand automotive event celebrates the history and tradition of each automobile in attendance. Many recognized this particular event as the flagship throughout the automotive week in…

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Auto Lifestyle July 16, 2024

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering: The Garden Party of a Lifetime

The Monterey Peninsula plays host to generations of automotive afficionado and their private collections every year during the famed Monterey Car Week. And during this 10-day long week celebration, one event goes way beyond just paying homage to the development of automobiles, they create an expansive yard of automotive bliss. This heralded event, dubbed ‘The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering’, is the predominant milestone to top off this magical week. Situated among a vibrant golf course facing the picturesque Santa Lucia…

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