2019 Monterey Car Week

Looking to mix a bit of beach cruising culture from a bygone era with some new-age drivetrain technology, Volkswagen debuted its super-cute electrified dune buggy at Geneva earlier in the year

Automotive

Volkswagen's ID. Buggy puts its electric signature in the sand

The Germans let their retro-inspired electric dune cruiser off the leash.

The SVJ 63 version pays homage to the company's 63rd anniversary

Automotive

Lamborghini showcases Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster and Huracán EVO GT Celebration

Lamborghini has presented two new supercars at Monterey Car Week in California – the Roadster version of last year's Aventador SVJ 63 Coupe and the Huracan EVO GT Celebration, a tribute to Lamborghini's racing success.

Stephan Winkelmann, President of Bugatti, announces the new Centodieci

Automotive

Bugatti's new 1600-hp, $8.8-million Centodieci

Bugatti chose today's Quail Motorsports Gathering to introduce its latest hypercar, the Centodieci. All 10 cars in the limited production run have already been sold at €8,000,000 apiece. The Centodieci's 8.0-liter W16 engine produces 1,600 hp and has an electronically capped 380 km/h top speed.

The world record auction price of $2.2 million for a Mustang will almost certainly be smashed by the Bullitt car, as will the $1 million record for a Mustang appearing in a feature film (Gone in 60 Seconds)

Automotive

Steve McQueen's "Bullitt" 1968 Mustang GT is for sale

After four decades so well hidden that it was believed lost, the 1968 Mustang GT driven by Steve McQueen in the cult movie Bullitt reemerged last year in Detroit. One of the most iconic cars in automotive history is now scheduled to be auctioned next January.

A selection of notable motorbikes up for auction at Monterey Car Week

Motorcycles

16 bikes likely to sell for more than $100,000 in Monterey

Monterey Car Week is where the world's most monied automotive enthusiasts congregate once a year, and as usual, there are quite a few elite motorcycles on offer. We count 15, maybe 16 motorcycles that are expected to fetch six figures, headed by two Crockers likely to fetch $500,000 each.

The 1898 Riker Electric is one of the oldest surviving cars in the world, and still working perfectly in original, unrestored condition

Automotive

1898 Riker Electric Car heads to auction in Monterey

A pioneer electric car of historical significance is to be auctioned next month. The 1898 Riker won three of America's first car races, a Gold Medal at the 1900 Exposition Universalle Internationale in Paris, still runs perfectly and is in original, unrestored condition.