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    SPRING 2024

    Race fans are in for a treat with this issue of Auto Exotica. We attended the Nürburgring 24-Hour race with Bryan Herta's race team under the Hyundai banner. A full journal of the event is featured along with interviews with Hyundai's N-Brand brain trust and all of the US drivers that took part in the famed race. Our Publisher also attended Hyundai's first-ever US driving academy in Sonoma, California and she shares her insights into what that event is like. Lotus is moving into the world of electric vehicles which will forever change the old adage of, "Simplify, then add lightness." We take a look at one of the best all-around Lotus sports cars ever produced, the Evora GT. Can a four-door sedan play the role of a sports car? We evaluate that with Maserati's formidable Ghibli Trofeo. And while McLaren is known for some pretty serious hard core performance cars, they also offer a softer variant in their "GT" model. Is it a true grand touring car or just a label? We seek to answer that question in this issue. The next time you are in New York you may want to spend some time in Genesis House. This unique combination of car dealership, showroom, meeting space, library, and restaurant receives the full Auto Exotica treatment starting on page 272. We sincerely hope you enjoy this deep dive issue of Auto Exotica!

    SPRING 2021

    Aston Martin. Bentley, Rolls-Royce. These are some of the most storied car brands in history and they all have one thing in common. They are English marques. In our Spring issue we had the opportunity to sample some of the latest and greatest offerings from all three of these classic companies and they did not disappoint. How different is a Rolls-Royce Cullinan from a Bentley Bentayga? Quite a bit. Is an Aston Martin sports car better with a roof or without? This is a question for the ages. In addition to all these British brands making their best statements, we finally get behind the wheel of Acura’s techno-marvel NSX. So take a look inside this issue. You are sure to find something to enjoy! – Get this issue for free using the form below.

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      WINTER 2020

      Ferrari. Say it again…FERRARI! It’s been awhile since we have featured a Ferrari in the pages of Auto Exotica. Timing, schedules, locations and much more have made it a challenge in recent years to get our hands on the current lineup of Prancing Horses. However, this fall afforded the opportunity to get behind the wheel of not one, not two, not three, but FOUR of the latest offerings from Maranello. The 812 Superfast and its all-new counterpart the 812 GTS, the F8 Spider and the brand new Roma are all featured in this single issue. As if all those supercars weren’t enough, we also have stories on two unique Bugatti concepts, one of which may make it into production. To top off this very special issue we spent a day with the Shelby GT500 at Ford’s North American Track Tour.

      FALL 2020

      In 2015 Porsche launched the Cayman GT4. The company finally let their mid-engine masterpiece challenge the throne of the 911. As a limited production GT car, the GT4 was immensely rewarding but short-lived. With the launch of the 718 lineup of four-cylinder sports cars there was a shadow of doubt on whether Porsche would make another GT4 and if they did would it still be powered by a six cylinder. Thankfully Porsche did not let die hard enthusiasts down and the 718 was transformed into the GT4 and Spyder.   In this issue we take the GT4 to Road America to stretch its legs and see if the new model lives up to the GT4 name. Keeping with the Porsche theme, we also spent some time with the venerable 991.2 911 GT3. Our crew also takes a deep dive into the LC500 coupe and all-new convertible by Lexus. And does all the fun need to happen on four wheels? Ducati doesn’t think so and the massively powerful V4R is a bold exclamation point on two-wheel enjoyment. We hope you enjoy this issue of Auto Exotica!

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      SUMMER 2020

      911. Those three numbers have stood the test of time as the name of one of the greatest sports cars of all time. Does the all new 992 continue the trend? We spend some time with the new model to see if tradition holds true. And we finally get behind the wheel of the Ford GT at our favorite track, Road America for a full evaluation and shake down.   We also take a fresh look at the Lexus RC F and its Jekyll and Hyde personality. Lastly, we head out on the back roads of Tennessee in the Mercedes AMG-GTR, to explore the reaches of its handcrafted 4-liter twin-turbo V8. We hope this issue gives you as much satisfaction to read as it did us to assemble!

      SPRING 2020 – FREE DOWNLOAD

      We know that things are challenging for many people right now, so to help provide a little escape from whatever you may be dealing with, or maybe to take a break from homeschooling your kids, we are giving this issue away at no cost. All we ask is that you sign up with your name and email address. That’s it! Thank you for sharing your love of cars with us and we hope you enjoy this issue of Auto Exotica.

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        WINTER 2018

        Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have never really been what we would consider agile or sporty. Sure, they are laden with luxury and very wonderful materials, but driving most of them could be compared to taking the helm of a small boat. The company aims to change that with their “Black Badge” series of cars. In this issue we spend some considerable time at the wheel of the Wraith Black Badge to determine if a driving enthusiast might finally enjoy driving a Rolls-Royce.   Speaking of performance variants of existing models, Audi put the heat in the new A5 to create the RS5. The twin-turbo V6 delivers 444hp and 443 lb-ft of torque but is that enough to make this attractive coupe exciting to drive or is this just another high-output sterile car? Also in this issue is coverage of this year’s SEMA event and a drive of Nissan’s 370Z Heritage Edition.

        FALL 2018

        In probably the most diverse issue we have ever had, in this issue of Auto Exotica we literally fall in love with the Audi TT RS, This baby supercar can keep up with just about anything else on the road. Flip to the article to find out just how good it is. Mini isn’t so “mini” anymore and to prove that point we head out in the largest Mini to date, the Countryman, while comparing it to something a little more “petite”.   Then we take Ford’s newest “Raptor” to the world’s largest fly in, AirVenture. Yes, it’s a truck, but it certainly has it’s own blend of performance. To top off this issue we spend a few days with BMW’s luscious M3.

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        SUMMER 2018

        We spent most of this issue going toplessr. From the muscular and brawny Mercedes Benz C63 AMG S Cabriolet to the quirky, yet still fun Fiat 124 Spider we enjoy the sunshine and unique engine sounds of the summer.   Don’t worry, all of our writes kept their clothes on. Keeping up with the C63 AMG we sample the powerful BMW M550i. It’s not a true “M” car from BMW but it is certainly no slouch! Lexus offers the “F” treatment on their four-door GS and we can’t help but go a little silly with this rear-drive Japanese muscle car. We also slow down a bit to experience the sexy Volvo S90 sedan.

        LEXUS LC500

        Lexus has, for several years now, been working on creating a true performance vehicle. The LFA was the launchpad and their “F” models have continued the trend. However, none of these forebears have been able to find the right blend of Lexus attributes mixed with the desired performance…until now.   Check out our full review of the LC500 in this issue. Also in this issue is Ford’s hottest hatchback, the Focus RS along with BMW’s latest 7-Series and a look at the Mazda Miata RF.

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        FEATURING THE GOLF R vs AUDI S3: FAMILY BATTLE AND THE SHELBY GT350

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        FEATURING THE DODGE CHARGER HELLCAT, PORSCHE CAYMAN BATTLE & SINGER VEHICLE DESIGN

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        FEATURING THE MCLAREN P1, PORSCHE’S 991 GT3 & LINGENFELTER PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING

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        FEATURING THE MCLAREN P1, BMW I8, MARK VII GTI & CADILLAC ATS-V

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        FEATURING THE C7 CORVETTE STINGRAY, ALL NEW MUSTANG, 911 GT2 RS, ACURA NSX & FORD GT

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        FEATURING THE MERCEDES SLS AMG BLACK SERIES, LEXUS LFA, LOTUS EVORA S & PEBBLE BEACH

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        FEATURING THE JAGUAR F-TYPE COUPE, CADILLAC ELR & PORSCHE 928 S4 + FOURINTUNE

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        FEATURING THE LAMBORGHINI JALPA, PORSCHE’S REDESIGNED BOXSTER & NEW YORK AUTO SHOW

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        FEATURING THE PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS 4.0 & TESLA: THE ELECTRIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION

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        FEATURING THE FERRARI F12, BMW I3, DUCATI 848 EVO, LA & DETROIT AUTO SHOWS

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        FEATURING THE DODGE VIPER, AUDI TT-RS & AUDI UR QUATTRO

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        FEATURING PAGANI & 1964 CORVETTE STINGRAY

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        SPECIAL EDITION TALKS ABOUT ALL FUTURE EXOTICS

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        FEATURING THE FERRARI F355 GTS, VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R & FORD GTX1