Category Archives: Makes

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Up for Auction

Originally, there were two DB5s used in the films; however, the other car was stolen in 1997.  Authorities believe this other DB5 was destroyed. Image Courtesy of RM Auctions It’s no surprise that the DB5 will fetch so much at … Continue reading

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Conan O’Brien Drives a Taurus

You might expect a celebrity like Conan O’Brien to drive an exotic car.  It wouldn’t be much of a stretch to see him in a Ferrari or a Porsche, but in reality, the TV host drives an ancient Ford Taurus. … Continue reading

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Dallas Mercedes Rental Included in JD Powers Best-Loved List

CNN Money recently ran an article based on the JD Power and Associates survey of owner satisfaction.  80,000 new car buyers were polled three months after buying their cars to determine their overall happiness with their choice.  The results provide … Continue reading

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DFW Car Buyers: Cars.gov Outlines Cash for Clunkers Rules

As the Cash for Clunkers program gains in popularity, DFW Car buyers hoping to participate are wondering if they’re eligible.  Cars.gov, the official website for the program, offers a full list of rules to help car buyers in the Metroplex … Continue reading

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Dallas Area Classic Chevy Car Club’s Chevy of the Month for May

There is plenty of bad news for Dallas car dealerships — news about lists of car dealerships targeted for closing in DFW. Instead, I thought I would write about something happy. I recently discovered the website of a North Texas … Continue reading

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Dallas Exotic Car Drivers: Would You Trade a Ferrari F430 or Porsche 911 for a Caterham?

According to a story just posted on Motor Trend, Caterham claims that it is getting calls from owners of top tier exotic cars wanting to trade in on Caterhams. A press release issued today by the company claims that some … Continue reading

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Exotic Spotter Features Photos of Exotic Cars in Real Life

The website Exotic Spotter has a unique approach:  Members share photos of exotic cars seen on the streets of cities all over the globe.  There are photos of Bentleys and Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches, Mercedes and Aston Martins, and dozens … Continue reading

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You Might Be Rich According to MSNBC

In what must be good news in hard times, MSNBC reports that you might be rich. They even had the dude that was bad news for NY Giants opponents’ defenses–Tiki Barber–deliver the good news to a woman who had helped … Continue reading

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Car Sharing Gets Smart in Austin TX

There’s more to the smart car than innovation in technology.  Daimler, smart’s parent company is also a car sharing pioneer.  Exotic car sharing clubs are a popular alternative to exotic car ownership, and Daimler has been testing out whether commuter … Continue reading

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Exotic Car Yearbook Pictures: Add Flash to Your Senior Picture

If you’ve got a serious car jones–a room filled with scale models of exotic sports cars and littered with copies of Car and Driver–DFW Elite Auto Rental.com and Josh Davis photography have an idea for your yearbook picture that you’re … Continue reading

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