The 2013 Model Year In Cars

Last year I test drove 54 cars that are now in car dealerships. While I come nowhere close to Hilary Clinton’s miles, I covered considerable ground. Here are the highlights: • Cars have exited the homogenous era — there’s so many ways to do it modern, depending on your taste, mindset and preference. Now you can be greener and zippy in a tiny Fiat, bossy and emission-free in a Tesla Model S or moderately fuel conservative in the official... Read More

LisaRaye Talks TV One and BMW

Actress LisaRaye caught up with our friends at Simply Rides about her new show “LisaRaye, The Real McCoy” on TV One and her love for BMWs. “My favorite cars are the cars that I can afford,” she says, and lists her modest fleet of Bimmers including a BMW 740, a BMW 645i and a BMW 525i. She also has a Rolls-Royce Phantom and a Range Rover in the garage. “My car of choice is — all of those, preferably in white.” LisaRaye... Read More

Electric Luxury: Rolls Royce 102EX

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that is developing a fully electric powered Phantom that will debut at the Geneva Motor Show on Mar. 1.  The car is identified by two names— the 102EX and the Phantom Experimental Electric (EE), and will tour four continents throughout 2011. We like the look of Electric Luxury, a microsite being launched by the company that will bring together the Rolls-Royce community in a sleek format for dialogue. The... Read More

Bid on Andy Warhol’s 1974 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce

Andy Warhol’s 1973 Rolls Royce is listed for sale on Art Brokerage with the following stipulations: Hand Signed: Condition: Excellent – The vehicle is in excellent working and physical condition. See photos. Certificate of Authenticity: Art Brokerage Provenance & Extra Info This listing is for Andy Warhol’s Rolls Royce. The car was purchased shortly after Sotheby’s 1988 auction of Warhol’s estate. Art Brokerage... Read More

A Rolls-Royce for Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey tweeted about her Christmas present from spouse Nick Cannon — a Rolls-Royce, and she also posted this photo of the car on the runway.  She was certainly appreciative, “Still getting over my Christmas gift from Nick Cannon… License plate: mommyMC.”  She is reportedly pregnant with twins due in the spring.  Apparently, celebrities are flaunting it again with Guy Ritchie and Kim Kardashian among the latest customers,... Read More

Around town in the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

One week later, and people are still inquiring, “What were you doing in the Rolls Royce?” My neighbor, the coffee shop barista, movie stars, friends-of-friends who happen to glance, and strangers took note. People are intrigued with me, wondering what on earth has me driving a $467,000 vehicle? It’s my job I say, professing dedication, someone’s got to do it. I’ve driven dozens of fancy cars through my neighborhood,... Read More