When purchasing a luxury or exotic vehicle, understanding how sales tax is calculated can make a meaningful difference in your total investment. One of the most common—and most misunderstood—factors is the trade-in sales tax credit. While many states allow a trade-in to reduce the vehicle’s taxable purchase price, not all do. For high-value transactions, the difference can…
Choose your side. Leave it to Brabus to take an outlandish vehicle such as the new Mercedes-AMG G63 and make it an even more attention-grabber. The German tuners were among the first in the aftermarket scene to take a crack at upgrading the revamped G, and they decided to go all out with the 700 Widestar. The…
2015 MCLAREN P1 FIRST DRIVE JANUARY 26, 2014 By Gavin Green The 2015 McLaren P1 at the race track. What is it? The 2015 McLaren P1 is possibly the most exciting road car ever built. The people who gave us the magnificent McLaren F1 20 years ago have delivered their next masterpiece, representing everything learned in 50 years…
New taxes and fees on Illinois driving, vehicles total $1.9B Jan. 1 marks a second wave of taxes aimed at drivers to support an infrastructure package championed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and shrouded in corruption allegations. As the calendar flips to 2020, Illinois drivers will be hit particularly hard by the second phase of 20…
Marchi Mobile “INNOTRUCK” BY LUIGI COLANI Slideshow 10 Pictures Car Description FUTURISTIC RARITY: THE ORIGINAL INNOTRUCK BY LUIGI COLANI The “Innotruck” _Become owner of an original masterpiece by Luigi Colani. The recently deceased legendary designer was a visionary and known for his aerodynamic shapes. One of his greatest masterpieces can now be purchased: the Innotruck. _This…
Dear Experian, I run an auto dealership that sells luxury automobiles. I understand that multiple inquiries within a “shopping” timeframe do not hurt an individual’s credit score.Can you explain what the time frame is and any other tips we can pass along to our customers? – LLS Dear LLS, You are correct that credit scoring…
The new Cayenne Coupé exudes power. It looks how power feels. Its shape: the iconic 911 design language that has fascinated roadways, delighted drivers, enhanced garages, won races and stands for all that we are. A shape that cannot just be designed, but exists in our DNA. Simply pure, outstanding performance. That’s why we’ve given…
196 mph in an open-air car In internet parlance, a long tail is a story or topic that endures, that people stick with over a long time. That idea could be translated in automotive terms to a classic. McLaren’s Longtail models are modern classics, and the bespoke sports car maker has just minted its fifth Longtail, the 600LT Spider….
Toyota’s Lexus Division made 2018 all about the sedan, hoping to remind the buying public that forgoing cargo space is still possible in this day and age. This year, or at least at this Detroit show, Lexus is all about the two-doors, with a drop-top LC “concept” available for perusal, as well as a brace…
Final power numbers aren’t out yet, but here’s everything else The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has been revealed, and while we still don’t know the exact power numbers, Ford promises it’ll make over 700 horsepower thanks to a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 based on the GT350‘s engine. The aluminum block and heads are stronger, and the structural oil pan features…
