Saw this beaut on the way home from work this morning – I’ll let the poor phone photo do the talking for me:
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10 Things I Loved About Barrett-Jackson 2013
Today was the final day of Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2013. By the numbers, it was one of the most successful auctions ever. Over 3,400 bidders participated in the 7-day event, buying $100 million worth of vehicles – $58 million of which happened on Saturday alone.
As the cars are delivered to their new owners and the booths and tents are packed up, I would like to reflect on 10 things I loved about Barrett-Jackson 2013.
Barrett-Jackson 2013: Update
We are at Barrett-Jackson 2013 right now, bringing you the most up-to-date videos of some of the best cars here as they cross the auction block.
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CES 2013: Cars of CES
Although CES is a technology show, there were quite a few interesting cars on display. Here are some of the ones that caught my eye at the 2013 CES show.
The 2013 Viper GTS features an 18-speaker audio system by Harman/Kardon.
CES 2013: Ken Block’s 630HP Fiesta from Gymkhana 5
If the name Ken Block doesn’t sound familiar to you, you might want to get to a computer and search YouTube for the word “Gymkhana.” Mr. Block has popularized the sport of gymkhana, which is sort of like gymnastics for your car.
Think of Gymkhana (jim-kah-nuh) as a more advanced version of autocross. In traditional autocross, drivers hone their skills by trying to set the best time around a track while avoiding obstacles such as cones. With Gymkhana, the goal is the same, however the courses are much more challenging and require precise moves such as drifting, 180-degree and 360 degree spins, figure 8s, and all sorts of other automotive acrobatics.
Hyundai Genesis Blue2 Fuel Cell Concept Car
At the 2013 CES show, I spotted a concept car that really pushes the technology envelope. It features energy-efficient lighting, is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, and has more screens than Best Buy. But perhaps the most surprising thing about this car is that it’s a Hyundai.
The Hyundai Genesis Blue2 is a concept car that is built around Hyundai’s MediaLink system, which brings smart capabilities like Bluetooth 3.0, Internet radio, and a full web browser to the driver’s seat.
