Introducing the 2017 Audi R8! It’s everything you loved about the car before, just better. The second generation Audi R8 sports car keeps things simple: lighter, faster, and more powerful. Audi drops the V8 option and the six-speed manual transmission and now offers just a 5.2-liter mid-mounted V10 engine. This generates 540 horsepower and 398 … Read more
Passion….Philanthropy….Porsche! Porsches seized the streets of Miami this past March for the first ever technology-enabled and social media-driven #PorscheScavengerHunt. They event was co-hosted by Martini Media and Ugo Colombo’s The Collection. The invite-only Porsche Scavenger Hunt included teams of prominent Miami enthusiasts and they competed for a $5,000 donation to their charity of choice. Invitees … Read more
On Saturday, March 28th, Aston Martin clients from Ugo Colombo’s The Collection were invited to attend an meet-and-greet dinner with Aston Martin’s newly-appointed CEO, Andy Palmer. The dinner occurred at Jean-George’s Matador Room at The Miami Beach Edition and Palmer mixed and mingled at the 4-course dinner. He later joined guests for cocktails and bowling … Read more
The Ferrari Challenge made its way back to Miami earlier this year – and after a 2 year hiatus. The event was action-packed, from start to finish! THE COLLECTION family and Ferrari enthusiasts came together to enjoy a weekend filled with everything Ferrari. Ugo Colombo’s THE COLLECTION, and Ferrari North America, co-hosted the annual Ferrari … Read more
According to CAR Magazine, Porsche is expected to be unveiling a 4-wheel drive electric sedan, which will rival the Tesla Model S. The magazine states that the vehicle will boast the driving experience Porsche owners have come to expect, with four wheel torque vectoring and four wheel steering. The car is expected to look very … Read more
Italian carmaker Maserati, and its British competitor Aston Martin, are expected to headline the 2016 Auto Expo next year. The expo is to take place February 5-9th, and according to many industry sources, this is the first time either brands have approached expo organizers about participating. Sources at India’s flagship automobile show say “Aston Martin, … Read more
Audi has released its plans for the 2016 Q7 for the North American Market, and it is exciting news! A substantial weight cut of 716lbs, 156.5lb from the body alone; makes the 2016 Q7 poised for speed. There have also been whispers that sources at Audi confirmed: the new SUV will get a wild RS … Read more
THE COLLECTION held their annual manager’s dinner earlier this year to toast the previous year’s success. THE COLLECTION, which is owned by Ugo Colombo, held this extra special event that celebrated Ken’s 20 years at the helm as President of THE COLLECTION. The celebratory night took place at The Thompson and Seagrape, with a custom-created menu by … Read more
Art Basel is an event held three times a year in three locations, Miami, Basel, and Hong Kong. It is a display of the most noted modern and contemporary artists from around the world and the collections on display are enough to make anyone stop and think. Often, the canvas used can be art in … Read more
Last year Audi attempted a ride along a freeway in Las Vegas. The system failed during that attempt, and the driver had to take over. Audi must feel as though they have made great improvement in the last year, because they are doing it again! An A7 has been fitted with self-driving gear, and will … Read more