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The Ferrari 308 Turns 50 in Carmel

At the Ferrari Owners Club’s third annual Concours Carmel, Maranello’s most recognizable shapes take over Ocean Avenue There are few places where a Ferrari feels more naturally at home than Carmel-by-the-Sea. On a summer morning during Monterey Car Week, Ocean Avenue trades its usual rhythm of cafés, boutiques and galleries for something altogether more theatrical. The sound of Italian engines fills the streets, polished bodywork catches the California light, and some of Maranello’s most celebrated creations take their place among…

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The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Celebrates the Machines That Changed Racing Forever

Among the concours lawns, private unveilings, and multimillion-dollar auctions that define Monterey Car Week, there is one event where history refuses to stand still. Each August, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion transforms WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca into a living archive of motorsport. Championship-winning race cars return to the circuit not as museum pieces, but as they were always intended to be experienced—accelerating through sweeping corners, climbing the hills toward the Corkscrew, and echoing across the Monterey Peninsula with the unmistakable…

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A Diamond Anniversary for Automotive Excellence: the 75th Annual Concours d’Elegance

Why the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Remains the Ultimate Celebration of the Automobile There are few places in the world where a single blade of grass carries as much history as the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach Golf Links. On an ordinary morning, it is one of golf’s most celebrated landscapes, framed by Monterey cypress and the Pacific Ocean. But for one Sunday each August, the fairway becomes something else entirely, a gallery without walls, where the world’s greatest automobiles…

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The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering Returns as Monterey Car Week’s Most Refined Automotive Celebration

While Monterey Car Week offers no shortage of extraordinary automotive events, few have earned the prestige and global recognition of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Returning on Friday, August 14, 2026, to the scenic Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel Valley, the 23rd edition promises another memorable celebration of automotive design, engineering, and craftsmanship. Often described as the most elegant gathering of Monterey Car Week, The Quail has carved out a unique identity by combining historically significant automobiles with…

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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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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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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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