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1988 ItalDesign Aztec is up for auction

At the end of the 60s, a design and engineering company, ItalDesign, was founded. In 1988, celebrating two decades of existence, at the Turin Motor Show, they presented a unique sports car in which the driver and passenger were separated, and the two parties communicated electronically. It is about the ItalDesign Aztec concept, which was produced in only about 20 examples, and one of them, the 1988 ItalDesign Aztec, is up for auction.

This car has a speedster body style with partial visor sections which are removable and open in a gull-wing arrangement. It is equipped with transparent door inserts, pop-up headlights, carbon fiber rear wing, and control panels on both sides of the aluminum body panels at the back. After entering the codes into the dashboard, certain functions of the car (additional set of lights, hydraulic jack, removable screwdriver, fire extinguisher, tire compressor and flashlight) can be accessed via voice message.

The car in the photos is actually the 12th example produced, and between 2011 and 2015 it was in the Shanghai Auto Museum. It was recently imported to the US and serviced by Autocouture Motoring. It is powered by a 2.2 L Audi MB/1B turbocharged DOHC I5 engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

The estimated value of the car is $273,000 – $325,000 USD.

Source: Broad Arrow Auctions

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1988 ItalDesign Aztec is up for auction
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Tom Brady’s 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost is up for auction

Tom Brady is the best American football player ever and a living legend. He is a seven-time Super Bowl champion and a five-time Super Bowl MVP. Everything related to this player is in high demand and fetches high numbers. Such is the case with this 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost, which is up for auction.

With only 127 miles on the odometer, this Ghost is the epitome of elegance and style. It is finished in Black Diamond over a Grace White interior, and it is impossible not to notice it on the road. Inside, the cabin is luxurious and supremely comfortable, and the Panorama glass sunroof and extended leather headliner provide passengers with a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. Every detail, from lambswool footmats, Immersive Seating seat configuration, and rear massage seats, is crafted to provide the best possible driving experience. It is equipped with the Planar Suspension System suspension, which uses advanced technology to adapt to the road in front of the vehicle, resulting in an extremely comfortable and precise ride.

Rolls-Royce Ghost is powered by a twin-turbo 6.7L V12 engine with 563 hp (420 kW) and 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) of torque, paired with an 8-speed Satellite Aided Transmission that sends power to all wheels and ensures imperceptible shifting and fantastic handling.

The car comes with 2 Key fobs, owner’s manual & service books, window sticker, battery charger and plaque with Brady’s signature.

The auction ends on August 23rd and the highest bid at the time of writing was $402,500 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s Motorsport

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Tom Brady's 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost is up for auction
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2025 Mazda EZ-6 coming to European market

At the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, Mazda unveiled the electric successor to the Mazda 6, the Mazda EZ-6. It is an EV sedan that will be offered on the European market as a competitor to the BMW i4 and Tesla’s Model 3.

During the presentation, there was no word that the EZ-6 would be offered outside the Chinese market. However, Mazda recently entered into an agreement with Changan Mazda as the exclusive Chinese base for new energy research and development as well as production for the global market. This means that the EZ-6 will become Mazda’s first global new energy car. Also, there was a confirmation that the car will be sold in the Chinese and European markets from the fall of this year.

The Mazda EZ-6 is 4,921 mm long and has a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, making it a direct rival to models such as the Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2 and BMW i4, currently the most popular electric cars on the market. The EZ-6 is based on Changan’s modular EPA platform, which supports Level 4 autonomous driving. However, initially the EZ-6 will be limited to level 2 plus, which requires constant human supervision.

It was designed with a focus on the “jinba ittai” philosophy, which means that “the car and the driver are one.” It is equipped with a multilink suspension and a self-raising rear spoiler that ensures stability at high speeds, and has a weight distribution of 50:59. Inside, attention is drawn to the 14.6″ infotainment touchscreen, while the steering wheel features physical and haptic controls.

The car will be powered by a single electric motor with 221 hp (164 kW), and will have a range of 600 km. An extended-range version will also be available, with a range of around 1,200 km.

Source: Mazda

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