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Don Johnson, your new Miami Vice is ready: the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG-inspired Cigarette Boat with 1,350 hp

It is oft said that oil and water do not mix, but recently, at the Miami Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showed that sometimes – in their proper elements – opposites attract and defy physics.

Ford heats up winter comfort with heated steering wheel in 2011 MKX, factory remote starter in 2011 Super Duty pickup

Despite ardent preparations, one might never truly be ready for the chilled winds blowing and the drop in temperatures that quickly cool you to the core.

Ford, responding to customer inquires and demands, is now offering items often laughed at in other makes.

A factory remote starter will initially be offered in its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands after it launches on the 2011 Ford Super Duty while a heated steering wheel option will first be seen on the 2011 Lincoln MKX.

McKeel Hagerty lists Top 10 Collectibles of past decade

The end of the calendar year is the time for reflection and inspection and lists. Lots and lots of list. Good times. Bad times. So-so times, people, places and spaces. The lists make interesting reading and if nothing else provide easy talk-show fodder for radio and TV shows.

While Mr. Blackwell’s “worst dressed” list draws reviews for what many consider the wrong reasons – that being to snicker and poo-poo the designs and outfits dared to be worn by stars at events – any list in automotive circles draws similar guffaws for those who believe a different car was faster, smoother, and click-snicked its gears with greater ease than a competitor.

AMG and Cigarette Racing team up for 120+ MPH boat.

While AMG and Cigarette Racing aren’t your first thought when it comes to collaborations, the idea does merit interest. Both companies used their racing experience to craft up a 42’ racing boat using a lightweight innovated hull design inspired by Cigarette Racing boats that go 170 MPH.

Some of the design cues are inspire by the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG road car. Which sounds great, but the obvious omission is the gull wing doors. On second thought, that’s probably a good idea because most people expect boats to, you know, float.

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A day at the RedBull Soap Box Derby

With over 110,000 people in attendance, the RedBull Soap Box Derby in Los Angeles, CA was truly an amazing event. We were there to attend and have a mega gallery of 100 photos.

Leroy McMakin and his ‘61 Chevrolet Bel Air earn nod from Pennzoil

For many car enthusiasts, their car is part of the family. Leroy McMakin’s ‘61 Chevrolet Bel Air is no exception. The car has shared in many of his family’s most important moments in life, spanning an entire career and three different marriages. For keeping the Bel Air running like a top, Pennzoil has awarded Leroy with the Pennzoil Platinum Prize.

General Motors and Segway reinvent personal transportation with PUMA

General Motors and personal transport company Segway pulled a surprise announcement this morning in New York. The two have joined up and have something to show the world. It’s called PUMA and stands for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility vehicle. Here’s what we know…

Ferraris & Exotics On St. Armands – FL Region Ferrari Owners Club – Child Protection Center Charity Event

I recently had the chance to spend an evening with the Florida Region Ferrari Owners Club at their yearly charity benefit event for the The Child Protection Center, INC. located in Sarasota, FL. The night was filled with exotic cars, private jets/planes, great people, a fashion show, silent auction and amazing catered food/drinks. Truly a night to remember!

HIN Miami – 12/20/08 – Event Coverage

We here at autoinsane.com got to have some fun just a couple days before Christmas. Hot Import Nights (HIN) Miami 2008 was going on and we were there to cover it.

Souped Up Hyundai Genesis Mega Gallery!!! Let The Hotness Begin!

Strap in your seat belt and brace yourself for some sweet rear wheel drive fun! The Genesis coupe has not even hit American shores yet and there are already loads of photos of modified coupes from overseas popping up all over the internet. Here is a gigantic collection of modified Hyundai Genesis Coupes photos from various online enthusiast forums. From the looks of these pics, it already looks like aftermarket support for this car is starting to go strong and should be a big hit for the tuner crowd here in America!