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Robb Report Awards Mercedes SLS AMG 2010 Car of the Year, Bugatti Veyron Car of the Decade

The time has come for luxury mag Robb Report to issue its latest Car of the Year. Being that the end of 2009 also marks the end of a tidy little decade, the editors at the magazine took the opportunity to bestow one important car with the title Car of the Decade – the first time in the 17 years that Robb Report has been handing out automotive awards that it's granted two in one year. So, who won?

First up is the Car of the Year, which goes out to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. In taking the award, the SLS AMG beat out 11 other worthy contenders to the throne. Certainly not a terrible choice by any means, though this particular blogger has yet to find himself lodged behind the Gullwing's leather-wrapped steering wheel. Moving on, then.

Robb Report's Car of the Decade trophy has been awarded to the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. A good choice? Click here to read Autoblog's take on what it's like to pilot a $2,000,000 drop-top cruise missile. Yeah, as good a choice as any, we'd say. Click past the break to read more commentary from the magazine and click here to visit the new RobbReport.tv, where you'll see a series of videos recorded during the crew's testing in Napa Valley.

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Bugatti Veyron for sale with Matching Transporter

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

In a perfect world, we'd all be driving our Bugatti Veyrons day in, day out. But this isn't a perfect world, and we don't always have perfect weather. Particularly in Holland, where this particular Veyron is listed for sale.

The price is a princely €895,000 ($1,264,815), but it comes with a special bonus : a Mercedes Atego transport truck, painted the same shade of French Racing Blue to match. If we had one, we'd rather be driving the Veyron, but for rainy days, this looks like a decent alternative. Have a closer look on JamesList.

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron with matching Mercedes Atego transporter

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Conan O'Brien: Divorce from NBC is Ugly and "Crazy Expensive"

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

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If you can't beat them and you are leaving anyway, why not spend all their money?

That seems to be Conan O'Brien's philosophy this week as he embarked on a series of skits and extraordinarily expensive props to put on the appearance that he intended to blow through the Tonight Show budget in one week.

On Wednesday he trotted out a Bugatti Veyron, a rare and pricey sports car that costs as much as some private jets. O'Brien unveiled the Bugatti Veyron, showing the million dollar car embellished with mouse ears and whiskers. O'Brien claimed to have purchased the sports car.

Last night, he upped the ante by bringing out Kentucky Derby winning racehorse Mine That Bird adorned with a mink "Snuggie" and by showing restricted Super Bowl footage. This "crazy expensive" skit, he claimed, cost NBC $4.8 million.

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Blanc Noir: the Latest Special Bugatti Veyron

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

As it turns out, reports on the death of the special edition Veyron have been greatly exaggerated. The Sang Bleu was supposed to be the end of the line, but then the Alsacian auto marque unveiled a trio of special editions for the Persian Gulf. And now another special has been spotted in California.

Called the Blanc Noir, it has apparently been commissioned by the eponymous clothing label. In that respect, it more closely mirrors the birth of the one-off Pegaso edition than the limited-run Fbg par Hermes. The Blanc Noir edition features the removable roof panel of the Grand Sport and, as you might have guessed, is decked out all in black and white: glossy black on matte white, to be specific. Not a bad way to promote a fashion label, all things considered, if a bit of an expensive one.

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Bugatti Preparing 3 New Concepts to Replace the Veyron

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

The Bugatti Veyron is a tough act to follow. It packs over 1000 horsepower, can hit speeds in excess of 250 miles per hour and costs over a million euros. The trouble is, with 250 out of 300 already built and no more special editions on the way, the Veyron is reaching the end of its production cycle. That means the top-shelf Volkswagen subsidiary has got to make a new model, and to make sure it gets it right, reports indicate that the company will display three individual new concept cars to gauge public opinion in order to determine what form it should take.

One of the concepts is dubbed Bordeaux, a four-door ultra-luxury high-performance sedan, expected to debut in the near future as the company rounds out its centenary celebrations. What the other two are, however, remains to be seen. Some speculate on a two-door GT or an evolution of the Veyron formula. In any event, the Veyron's successor will most likely carry its 8-liter quadruple-turbocharged sixteen-cylinder engine, which cost the company big bucks to develop and would be a shame to waste at the end of the Veyron's run. Beyond that, your guess is as good as ours. But you can bet it'll be expensive, exclusive and very fast indeed.

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The End of the Line for Special Veyrons

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Here at Luxist we've enjoyed bringing you news of what seemed like an endless array of special-edition Bugatti Veyrons, from the Pur Sang and Sang Noir through the Fbg par Hermes, the open-top Grand Sport, the Bleu Centenaire and the subsequent four Centenaire editions. And this past weekend at Pebble Beach, the Alsatian marque once again marked its centenary with another special edition, the Grand Sport Sang Bleu. But reports now indicate that this will be the last of the special-edition Veyrons before Bugatti unveils its successor. So enjoy these images of the Sang Bleu, with its blue-tinted carbon fiber and removable roof panel. Because if the reports are accurate, it will be the last.

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron Special Editions

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Bugatti presents Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu at Pebble Beach

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Bugatti never seems to tire of churning out special editions of its already special Veyron supercar. But last year at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the most exclusive of automakers premiered the Veyron Grand Sport, a highly-anticipated open-top version of the million-euro exotic. And this year Bugatti returned to Monterey with the Sang Bleu, the first special edition of the Grand Sport, as the latest in a long string of celebrations for the Alsatian marque's centenary.

Like the Pur Sang and Sang Noir editions of the fixed-roof Veyron that came before, the Sang Bleu is all about showcasing the car's bare materials. The exterior of the car is finished in polished aluminum, but the contrasting dark blue panels, rather than being painted blue, have actually had their bare carbon fiber tinted to achieve the desired effect, with special wheels painted to match. Like the quartet of individual Centenaire editions and the one-of-a-kind Bleu Centenaire that came before, the Grand Sport Sang Bleu is the only one of its kind. And while it may not be the all-new Bordeaux model we originally anticipated, for its 100th anniversary Bugatti deserves all the celebrations it wants.

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu

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Jenson Button Puts his Bugatti Veyron Up For Sale

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Jenson Button is one fast driver. After years of driving in Formula One, the current championship leader is also filthy rich, and can afford pretty much any car he wants. He hit a blistering 246 miles per hour in his Honda RA106 F1 car at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah back in 2006, but there's one car that's faster: the Bugatti Veyron. And last year he bought one.

Now, however, with his garage already packed with a Ferrari Enzo, Audi RS6 Avant (the world's fastest station wagon), BMW M5 and Mercedes CLK DTM and C63 AMG, and with the first two Honda Jets earmarked for his new charter business, Button is apparently looking to make some space. So after selling several of his Ferraris as well as a Ford GT and Porsche Carrera GT – the fastest and most expensive supercars ever made by those two companies respectively – Button is putting his all-black Veyron up for sale. His asking price is £900,000, or about $1.5 million – pretty much the going rate for a Veyron, and you can check it out in the gallery below.

Gallery: Jenson Button's Bugatti Veyron

[Source: AutoTrader via F1 Fanatic]

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See the Swiss Alps at the Wheel of a Bugatti Veyron

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Luxury Cars & Autos

For about $18,000 per day you can now take the tour of your life at the wheel of a Bugatti Veyron on an incredible drive from the Swiss Alps to the Côte d'Azur. Loeven SportwagenTouren, Europe's premier supercar touring company, is now offering the Veyron as an option on its mind-blowing Tour des Niveaux. The 7-day journey begins in Zurich and traverses breathtaking alpine roads including the famed Col dʻIseran, the world's highest Alpine mountain pass at over 9,000 ft. above sea level. Hairpin turns and eye-popping scenery are to be found from Mont Blanc to the famous seaside Grande Corniche between Nice and Menton. The tour also includes stopovers at boutique luxury hotels, many of them historically significant, as well as incredible cuisine at Michelin-starred eateries en route. In addition to the Bugatti, a Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati is also available on a sliding scale, with a Rolls-Royce, Konigsegg or even a Pagani possible by special request.

[via JustLuxe]

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Another Special-Edition Veyron Coming from Bugatti as Bordeaux Concept Stays Hush-Hush

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

If you were hoping to see that new Bugatti we'd been expecting at the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show this fall, you may have to wait a little longer. In the meantime, Bugatti will reportedly show off yet another special-edition Veyron to keep us happy.

The anticipated all-new model, dubbed Bordeaux, was previewed by a pair of teaser images recently released from the most exclusive of automakers, leading to speculation that Bugatti would be celebrating its centenary in Frankfurt by taking the wraps on the Veyron's sucessor. However it now appears that the concept car will only be shown to an exclusive cadre of customers to evaluate interest in a new model. But to keep us distracted and entertained, Bugatti will apparently revert to its old trick and unveil a new special edition – to follow the likes of the Pur Sang, Sang Noir, Fbg par Hermes, Grand Sport and Centenaire editions, to name just a few – at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance next month where its sister-company will also be showing the new Grand Bentley.

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron Special Editions

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Mansory Vincero costs $1 Million... plus a Bugatti Veyron

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Most people can find a nice ride for five figures. But companies like Bugatti and Mansory aren't out to attract most people. They're looking for that top few who are looking to spend not five figures, not six, but seven figures on their car. That's who the Bugatti Veyron was built for. But then came along Mansory to take things up a notch higher.

Trumping all the special edition Veyrons to come out of the factory in Molsheim, the Mansory Vincero upgrades with a new aerodynamic trim package, new wheels, carbon fiber everything, LED lighting, and an extra 108 horsepower. The car was unveiled at the Geneva auto salon back in March, where it was announced that only three will be made. And with the recently announced price, it's no wonder: on top of the million+ it takes to get your hands on a "stock" Veyron, the upgraded Mansory Vincero will cost you nearly a million dollars more. So much for low-key.

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Second Teaser Surfaces of Bugatti Bordeaux Super Sedan

by Jeremy Korzeniewski (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Further evidence that Bugatti has a new product planned for its centenary celebration at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September comes by way of PistonHeads in the U.K., which offers up this authentic-looking image of the rear of what may be a vehicle called the Bordeaux. Before we pull this one completely out of the rumormill file, we'll need either official word from Bugatti or an actual picture of the party invitation that this car supposedly graces.

Assuming for a moment that this image is the real deal, we see some interesting tidbits from which to glean tantalizing details of the future car. While we're still not certain if this could be the World's Ultimate Sedan or a supercar to replace to Veyron (or neither), the thin strip of brake light right down the center reminds us of the dorsal seam from the iconic Type 57SC Atlantic – certainly a fitting way to recollect the French automaker's first 100 years in business.

Note too the inclusion of eight rather obvious exhaust tips at the rear of the car, which reinforces speculation that this vehicle will be powered by Bugatti's current 8.0-liter W16 powerplant. If that's the case, we'd also expect the Veyron's all-wheel-drive system and active aerodynamics to keep the ridiculously powerful car from going airborne. As much fun as it is to speculate, we look forward to getting official word from Bugatti as Frankfurt draws nearer.

[Source: PistonHeads]

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New Bugatti Model Teased In Anniversary Party Invitation?

by Jeremy Korzeniewski (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Could a new über-sedan be in the offing from Bugatti? Rumors of a more practical model from the Volkswagen-owned supercar maker have been swirling ever since the Veyron was introduced back in 2005, and the idea has merit since it would likely allow VW to recoup some of the massive development costs that surely went into creating the Veyron. Now, a lone still shot from what is supposedly an invitation to a party celebrating the automaker's first 100 years in business has the internet abuzz with speculation that a super sedan is on its way to an unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Previous rumors indicated that a new Bugatti sedan could share a platform with the next Bentley flagship – which we know is to debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance next month – and use the same all-wheel drive system and 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine as the Veyron. At this point, a Bugatti sedan is nothing but speculation and it's equally as possible that we could see either a successor the the four-year-old Veyron in Frankfurt – or nothing at all. In any case, we'll keep our eyes and ears open for more details in the coming months.

[Source: Ferrarichat]

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First Ever Pur Sang for Sale at $3.8 Million

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Last week we reported that a third Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang, one of only five made and the world's most expensive production car, had been listed for sale via global online luxury marketplace JamesList. Now a fourth Pur Sang has surfaced for sale at Florida's exotic auto dealer Forza Collezione. The car on offer is said to be the first of the five Pur Sang's built and we're told the pricetag is $3.8 million. This means only one of the five Pur Sang's remains in private hands. The first was offered up in Abu Dhabi, and the next one surfaced a couple of weeks later in Frankfurt, Germany, where the car was originally unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The special edition supercar with exposed carbon fiber and aluminum bodywork sold out within 24 hours of its original announcement.

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Another Pur Sang Offered Up in the Great Veyron Sell-Off

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Wealth

Earlier this year we reported on two ultra-exclusive $3 million Bugatti Veyron Pur Sangs, the world's most expensive production vehicle of which only five were built, being put up for sale. The first of the special edition cars with exposed carbon fiber and aluminum bodywork, which sold out within 24 hours of their original announcement, was offered up in Abu Dhabi. The next one surfaced a couple of weeks later in Frankfurt, Germany where the car was originally unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Now a third Pur Sang has been listed for sale via global online luxury marketplace JamesList in Munich.

With the other two Pur Sangs already on the block as previously noted, only two of the cars seemingly remain in private hands. Also back in April we noted that 18 Veyrons were on offer via JamesList; that number has now swelled to 23, or nearly one-fifth of all Veyrons built to date. The cheapest is a 2005 model with 29,000 miles on it offered at €789,000 or about $1.09 million. Obviously the pitiful economy means many people are having to try and unload these agonizingly expensive automotive status symbols.

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