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Turbo Charged

The famed car name meets the need for speed
Some might say that Porsche is the traditionalist among manufacturers because the 911 has been around since the 1960s with the same general shape. But that is like saying that, since the personal computer has looked pretty much the same over the years, nothing much has changed [...]

October-November 2008 | Ed Kemper | 0 comments | Continued
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Vicious Cycles

High-End Bikes Pedal A New Kind Of Luxe Ride
Ala Moana Bike Factory manager Carl Brooks believes that bicycles, like many things, need to fit each cyclist’s comfort - whether cost is an issue or not.
“There are handlebars that cost $50 and there are handlebars that cost $500. There are wheels that cost $200 and then [...]

August-September 2008 | Matt Tuohy | 0 comments | Continued
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THE AMPED UP MERCEDES

Four-Door, Five-Passenger, Super Sedan
The top-of-the-line Mercedes sedan, the S class, has tons of features and tons of horsepower.
But put the AMG initials on this Mercedes, and there is a major shift up in the power, handling, braking and feature trail. AMG is the specialty manufacturer for Mercedes that more than tweaks these German cars.
In the [...]

August-September 2008 | Ed Kemper | 0 comments | Continued
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HYPER DRIVE

Easy handling and a stealthy look mark the Ducati Hypermotard
The Ducati Hypermotard is a rocket. Weighing in at just under 400 pounds dry, the 90 horsepower dirt bike/sports bike combo flies off the line with enough torque to pull the front wheel off the ground in three gears. That fact alone means this hand-built Italian [...]

June-July 2008 | Steve Murray | 0 comments | Continued
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BENTLEY GTC CONVERTIBLE

A “neoclassic” automobile of beauty and luxury
In the not too distant past, the only difference between a Rolls Royce and a Bentley was the grill. Rolls maintained the classic upright rectangular shape with the “flying lady” on top. For those who did not want or need the more ostentious Rolls look, Bentley gave a buyer [...]

June-July 2008 | Ed Kemper | 0 comments | Continued
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CAST AWAY

Quality build and great handling hallmark the Cabo 52 boat
There are boats, and then there are boats.
And whether you’re into overnight fishing trips between islands or entertaining off Waikiki during the Fourth of July Macfarlane outrigger canoe regatta, there’s nothing like a Cabo.
New from the respected California-based company is the Cabo 52 Express, the largest [...]

April-May 2008 | Matt Tuohy | 0 comments | Continued
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OFF-ROAD LUXURY

The Supercharged Range Rover Sport
It seems every week there is a new SUV added to the automotive market, but only a few are easily recognized. And on the high end, the Range Rover, with its squarest good looks, is easy to spot.
Now with multiple models with prices from the mid-thirties to the eighties, the Rover [...]

April-May 2008 | Ed Kemper | 0 comments | Continued
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BMW K1200 GT

High performance and smooth riding in BMW’s slick cycle
Responding to the growing demands of customers who want the same type of performance and comfort in their motorcycles as they’ve gotten in their cars, BMW offers the K1200 GT. The bike that Cycle World deemed the world’s best sport-touring bike for 2006 combines the comfort of [...]

February-March 2008 | Steve Murray | 0 comments | Continued
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