http://www.luxuryautodirect.com Dedicated to the Affluent Automotive Lifestyle Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:57:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Texas-based automotive tuning company, Hennessey Performance (HPE), has set their sights on taking the new McLaren MP4-12C to a higher level of performance. Today the company is introducing their HPE800 Twin Turbo concept for the 12C. The HPE800 Twin Turbo will include upgrades to the powertrain designed to reliably increase ... http://www.luxuryautodirect.com/2012/01/hennessey-performance-transforms-mclaren-mp4-12c-from-mild-to-wild-with-hpe800-twin-turbo/ This beautiful Porsche GT2 is being offered by Steve Harris Imports. Speed Yellow over Black Full Leather Interior. Options include: Interior Carbon Package, Carbon Package Switch Panel, Self Dimming Mirrors and Rain Sensor, Carbon Multifunction Steering Wheel, Navigation Module for PCM, BOSE Surround Sound System, Floor Mats in Interior Color, Side ... http://www.luxuryautodirect.com/2012/01/for-sale-2008-porsche-gt2/ Here is the awesome commercial featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno, not to mention "the Soup Nazi" for the 2012 Acura NSX which will run during the "Big Game". How ridiculous that we have to say "Big Game". Way to go NFL! Am I allowed to say NFL? Source: YouTube/Acura http://www.luxuryautodirect.com/2012/01/jerry-seinfeld-jay-leno-2012-acura-nsx-commercial-for-the-big-game/ Here is an Aston Martin DB9 coupe with a set of 21” Modulare H9 hidden hardware 3-piece forged wheels.  The wheels are 21x9 front and 21x10.5 rear, mated to Toyo Proxes T1-R 255/30/21 and 295/25/21 tires, and are finished in a special brushed finish with high polish windows and register. Click ... http://www.luxuryautodirect.com/2012/01/photoshoot-of-aston-martin-db9-on-modulare-wheels/ The legendary European manufacturer takes part in Qatar Motor Show for the second time, presenting an exclusive and uniquely coloured model of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, which is the fastest, most powerful and most luxurious open top car in the world. Throughout his life Ettore Bugatti experimented with different colour ... http://www.luxuryautodirect.com/2012/01/2012-bugatti-veyron-grand-sport-black-yellow-at-qatar-photo-gallery/ With Mario Andretti on the stage cheering on the bidders the MagnaFlow Mario Andretti Edition 2011 Camaro SS was on the block last night at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012. All proceeds went to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project Inc. As the gavel dropped the MagnaFlow Mario Andretti Edition 2011 Camaro SS ... http://www.luxuryautodirect.com/2012/01/magnaflow-mario-andretti-edition-2011-camaro-ss-sells-to-benefit-wounded-warrior-project/ Never before in the history of the Porsche Boxster has a change of generation been so comprehensive. The open-top two-seat car receives an entirely new lightweight body and a completely revamped chassis. The new Boxster weighs less than the previous generation and rides on a longer wheelbase and a wider ... http://www.luxuryautodirect.com/2012/01/2013-porsche-boxster-press-release/ Here is the all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque 2-door coupe in Dynamic trim, wearing a set of 22” Modulare B15 monoblock forged wheels.  The wheels 22x9 all around and are finished in the brushed aluminum finish with custom metallic charcoal grey windows, and also feature the optional aluminum etched centercap.  The ... http://www.luxuryautodirect.com/2012/01/2012-range-rover-evoque-coupe-with-22-modulare-b15-monoblock-brushedgrey/ Wheelsandmore completes its portfolio for the otherwise mostly red racers from Maranello with special Ferrari model 599 GTO. Following their reputation as an individual high-end car tuning company all performance products were adapted to the complete black and yellow color concept on customer´s option. [gallery link="file" columns="2"] Clothes make the man – wheels ... http://www.luxuryautodirect.com/2012/01/2012-ferrari-599-gto-tuned-by-wheelsandmore/ The Hennessey Venom GT is a true American supercar. Take a look at this video from Jay Leno's Garage as Jay takes the Venom GT for a test drive. I looks like Jay really enjoyed driving the Venom GT, with a million dollar price tag we will have to take ... http://www.luxuryautodirect.com/2012/01/video-of-jay-leno-test-driving-the-venom-gt/