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04 Feb

2016 Maserati Alfieri

The Maserati concept car Alfieri is about to make the jump to showroom. Harald Wester, the CEO of Meser, said the Coupe will be virtually unchanged when it is launched in 2016. The 2016 release will be followed up by the release of a soft-topped convertible in 2017; the cars are a tribute to Alfieri Maserati, who began making sports cars 100 years ago.

The Alfieri was designed to rival the current stars like the Porsche 911 and Jaguar F-Type. It will be offered as a 2+2 coupe, with identical rear wheel drive architecture as the Ghibli, or as 4 wheel drive. A turbocharged V8 engine boasts around 404bhp in the base model, and Wester says Maserati is working on a new hybrid plug-in system for range. An auxiliary 48V electrical system and plug-in are in the works; this will add a boost of speed, as well as enough power to feed the AC and suspension.

20 Jan

Aston Martin DB10 to Star in the Latest James Bond Film

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An Aston Martin will again be featured in the upcoming James Bond film, “Spectre.” The secret agent will be getting something considerably newer than the DB5 used in “Skyfall.” The Gaydon-based company – and EON Productions – revealed the new Aston Martin DB10 at the 007 stage recently at Pinewood Studios.

Aston is celebrating 50 years with the 007 franchise, the DB10 was developed specifically for the film, and it was built in-house by the company.. Aston’s chief creative officer, Marek Reichman, worked closely with film director, Sam Mendes, “to create the ultimate car for the world’s most famous spy.” Production of the DB10 will be limited to 10 cars, all for the movie and the DB10’s lines preview the next round of production Astons.

06 Jan

Exploring the McLaren 650S

ugo-colombo-mclaren-650S The McLaren 650S is distancing itself from its forerunner, the MP4-12C. This car is streets ahead in design, power and technology. Some would suggest there is no other car on the market quite like it. While the brand-new Lamborghini Gallardo has a top speed of 202mph, the 650S tops out at 207mph. While the Ferrari 458 has 562bhp, the 650S has 641bhp. This stat alone sets the McLaren way apart from its rivals. The McLaren 650S can do 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds and a scorching 0-100mph in 5.8 seconds.

All of this performance is experienced in amazing comfort. Previous supercars of this size eventually begin to make the driver’s body ache where the 650S’s suspension works in such a way that, if one wheel hits a bump, the other three wheels have the ability to cover for their mate and you end up not noticing. The headroom in the 650S is immense and the touchscreen control system is quite superior. The 650S is aesthetically pleasing to look at. The car is drop dead gorgeous with the roof down.

08 Dec

The Jaguar Performance Driving Academy Comes to Miami

ugo-colombo-jaguar-performance-academy The Jaguar Performance Driving Academy will be at the Homestead-Miami Speedway between December 10th and December 14th. All current Jaguar owners are invited to participate in this event where drivers can expect to tap into the full performance potential of a Jaguar in a controlled, yet thrilling, track environment.

Three course levels will be offered. Level 1 is complimentary to U.S. Jaguar owners who have purchased a new XFR, XFR-S, XKR (Coupe or Convertible), XKR-S (Coupe or Convertible), XKR-S GT, XJR, XJ Supersport, XJL Supersport, XJL Ultimate or F-TYPE R Coupe within the past 12 months. Level 1 is also available on a fee basis to all U.S. or Canadian licensed drivers age 21 and over who want to experience the exhilaration of Jaguar performance.

Participation in Levels 2 and 3 are designed for those who have already completed Level 1. Your spot in Levels 2 and 3 can also be secured for a fee. Jaguar includes the cars, instructors, track amenities and safety equipment (including helmets), and an evening reception in return for this fee.

Below are the dates and levels for the Jaguar Performance Driving Academy at Homestead Miami Speedway:

Level 1: December 10th and 12th
Level 2: December 11th and 13th
Level 3: December 14th

Aside from sheer pleasure, the Jaguar Performance Driving Academy sets its sights to transform Jaguar owners into more confident drivers. Those in attendance will learn the skills to respond more appropriately to unexpected real-world driving situations. This event is equally enjoyable and educational.

To RSVP for the Jaguar Performance Academy, visit https://www.rsvpjaguar.com/academy/welcome.aspx?_ga=1.121521160.1206232113.1418056100. For further assistance, call the Jaguar Performance Driving Academy Concierge at (866) 513-7200 or visit http://www.jaguarusa.com/news-and-events/jaguar-performance-driving-academy/overview.html

THE COLLECTION encourages all of our Jaguar owners to attend this enlightening and exciting affair available in our very own backyard!

25 Nov

Hamilton Takes it All in Abu Dhabi

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The 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was held at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 23rd 2014. It was the 19th and final round of the 2014 season, the 916th World Championship race, and it marked the 6th running of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Double points were awarded for the first time at this race. This change to the points system was not universally well received in the months leading up to the race. The Telegraph reported Hamilton had his own doubts and said he “wouldn’t perhaps advise it [using the double point system] for the following years” after his win at the 2014 United States Grand Prix. This race nonetheless determined the World Drivers’ Championship between Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, with Hamilton winning both the race and the title.

04 Nov

Hamilton Wins 2014 United States Grand Prix

The 2014 United States Formula One Grand Prix was held at the Circuit of the Americas on November 02, 2014 and was won by Lewis Hamilton. The race was the seventeenth round of the 2014 season, and it marked the 3rd running of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, and the 36th time the race has been run as a round of the World Championship.

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As both the Marussia and Caterham teams were under administration, they did not participate in the Grand Prix, and the race featured a field of only 18 cars. This was the smallest field entered into a Grand Prix event since the 2005 Monaco Grand Prix.

With his victory, Hamilton achieved 5 consecutive wins for the 1st time in his career. It was also his 10th win of the season and 32nd Formula One win overall – the most for a British driver in his career, breaking Nigel Mansell’s record held since 1994.

Read more about the 2014 United States Grand Prix at http://asia.eurosport.com/formula-1/united-states-grand-prix/2014/hamilton-wins-fifth-straight-race_sto4462861/story.shtml

21 Oct

Sochi Hosts 2014 Russian Grand Prix

The 2014 Russian Grand Prix was held at the Sochi Autodrom on October 12, 2014. The Sochi Autodrom is a brand new circuit built on the site of the 2014 Winter Olympics and the race was the sixteenth round of the 2014 season.

This race marked the first time that the Russian Grand Prix has been held in a century, and it was also the first time the Russian Grand Prix has been run as a round of the Formula One World Championship since the championship was formed in 1950.

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Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes won the race after starting from pole position and leading every lap. His team-mate Nico Rosberg finished second, after working his way up from the back of field and having to make an unscheduled pit stop on the first lap. Williams’s Valtteri Bottas completed the podium, having set the fastest lap—and a new lap record—on the final lap of the race. Following Jules Bianchi’s accident in the Japanese Grand Prix on October 5, 2014, Marussia entered a single car for Max Chilton. leaving the grid with 21 cars.

10 Oct

Ugo Colombo and The Collection Welcomes the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

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THE COLLECTION proudly welcomes Alfa Romeo and the all-new 2015 4C. The Alfa Romeo 4C is an Italian two-seat sports car, and it features a hand-crafted carbon fiber monocoque chassis weighing only 143 pounds. Sporting a 1.7-litre 4-cyclinder engine, the 4C boasts 237 horsepower and can travel from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The starting price is $68.000 for the “launch edition,” which is limited to 500 total units.

The 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C is available at THE COLLECTION

Read the coverage of the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C and The Collection from Ocean Magazine

28 May

The Collection Raises Donations for the Miami Children’s Health Foundation

ugo-colombo-the-collection-miami-children-health-foundation The much anticipated launch of the new 2015 Porsche Macan gave reason to celebrate “Miami-style” with an exciting event-filled evening at The Collection. Food, drinks and festivities flowed as guests delighted in exploring inside and outside of the new compact SUV with the high performance standards that Porsche is famous for.

To further the good vibes of the evening, The Collection generously donated a portion of the proceeds to the Miami Children’s Health Foundation.

Read more about The Collection and their work with Miami Children’s Health Foundation

27 May

The Collection Celebrates the New Audi A3

Ocean Drive magazine teamed with The Collection last month for a Miami gala to announce the launch of the new 2015 Audi A3. Attendees had the opportunity to peruse the new Audi model while enjoying cocktails and enticing appetizers from some of the area’s finest restaurants.

A Polaroid PhotoBar was provided for guests as they followed the festivities through the event showroom area at The Collection.

Photographers captured the highlights of the event circling around the introduction of the new A3.

Read more about The Collection from Ocean Drive magazine.