Test driving Aston Martin’s Virage exhilarating

Carolyn Towbin loves art. In fact, the president and CEO of Towbin Automotive Group is not only a collector, but also a great supporter of the local Las Vegas artistic community.

Desert BMW of Henderson’s 5 Series big on performance

The new sixth-generation BMW 5 Series has it all — power, style and performance. And Desert BMW of Henderson, 261 Auto Mall Drive in the Valley Automall, curently has several 2011 models to choose from.

Planet Hyundai Sahara, Centennial combined sales excellent

Domestic sales results announced recently by Hyundai Motor Co. showed a 7 percent increase this year over 2010, and a pair of local dealerships are leading the way to their own records.

Grief hard knowing car on its last legs

It doesn’t matter how many cars you buy and sell in your lifetime, parking one for the last time is not easy. You’ve undoubtedly seen many miles together, spent years together … it’s like an old friend.

Godzilla on steroids oxymoron? 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds

“New and improved” is such an overworked, hackneyed phrase that many automakers abuse at will. However, when it comes to describing the 2012 GT-R super coupe that’s now on sale, there really are no other words to describe what Nissan has instituted. The changes are practical, evolutionary and have been undertaken simply to improve the car’s performance characteristics and not just to undertake change for change’s sake.

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Arena vote

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT del mar

Ex-51s slugger Wallace trying to return to Houston

Around this time last year, first baseman Brett Wallace was enjoying an impressive season for the 51s when he was stunned to learn he’d been traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Houston Astros for minor league outfielder Anthony Gose.

IN BRIEF

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