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Fine China: One-off porcelain-finish Ferrari 599 special to be auctioned for charity [w/VIDEO]

In a communist country, all Ferraris are equal, but some are more equal than others. Take the special-edition 599 that the Italian automaker debuted exclusively for the Chinese market. Only twelve of them will be made. And now, an even more exclusive version – as exclusive as they get, really – has been presented. This one-of-a-kind special Ferrari has been further differentiated by Lu Hao, a Chinese artist who applied the special touches that make the China special edition, well...special. It's been decked out in the cracked ... Read more →

Man driving around the globe in Bridget the Midget for charity Jonathon Ramsey

Fifty-two-year-old Briton Roy Locock decided to drive around the world to benefit charity. A circumnavigating spin behind the wheel is almost passe these days, but Locock's choice of wheels ...

REPORT: Cash for Clunkers is costing charitable organizations donations Noah Joseph

Cash for Clunkers is good news for people looking to trade in their old cars for new ones. It's good news for America's troubled car dealers. It's good news for automakers. And it's good news for auto ...

First US-bound Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder raises $270k at charity auction Noah Joseph

A new supercar is a cause good enough on its own; all the more so when the car in question is being auctioned off to raise funds for charity. In this case, the very first U.S.-bound Lamborghini ...

Ford adds charity benefit by giving $20 to cancer foundation for each customer test drive Jonathon Ramsey

Ford is making the most of having a little bit of extra fat during these lean times by sharing its fortune with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. If you test drive a Ford, Lincoln, or ...

Pledge Drive: Man to hit every state in continental U.S. behind the wheel of his '32 Ford replica 6 months ago on Autoblog

One 59-year-old man with a mission; one 19-year-old car that's a copy of a 77-year-old car; 64 cities in 49 states; nine days; 1,100 miles between sunrises; and more than 100 billion burgers sold -- those are the stats of Dave Schaub's trip across America to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in ...

Detroit-area caf hosting 240-hour-long concert for auto workers 7 months ago on Autoblog

In case you didn't know this was going on, Detroit is in the grips of the Assembly Line Concert, a 240-hour non-stop shebang that still has more than 100 hours to go. A. J. O'Neil, a Detroit-area coffee shop owner, decided to attempt a record-breaking charity event that would assist, support, and ...

Comic Relief to auction ridealong with Stig 8 months ago on Autoblog

We still don't know who the White Stig is, and he could be replaced by the Black Stig, the Purple Stig, or the Rainbow Stig pretty soon. But before he goes, you can win a ride with him around the Top Gear test track. Red Nose Day is a fundraising event put on by the British charity Comic Relief, ...

Trickle-down effect: GM Foundation slashes arts and cultural funding 9 months ago on Autoblog

With an artistic industry driven by business, as enterprise goes, so goes art -- so when a prime mover goes down, it takes prime art with it. The reduction in General Motor's fortunes also means that Detroit's cultural institutions can collectively expect to lose more than $1 million in annual ...

VIDEO: Supercars make charity toy run in L.A. 11 months ago on Autoblog

It's not often you see this many sports cars chasing a police cruiser, but this was for a good cause. To help get things kicked off for the 5th Annual Motor4Toys charity toy drive event, a bunch of participants followed a police escort over to a local Toys "R" Us to start buying toys for the ...

The Garage419 Invitational: Autoblog's in, and we need your support! 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Garage419 Invitational is a pro-am-style charity kart race taking place on October 26 at Grand Prix New York in Mt. Kisco. All proceeds from the event benefit Racing 4 Research and the Children's Tumor Foundation, which are dedicated to raising awareness and finding a cure for neurofibromatosis, ...

First Cadillac CTS-V auctioned off for charity 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for more high-res pics of the CTS-V If you had your heart set on dropping big-time coin to own the first next-gen Cadillac CTS-V, you're already too late. CTS-V numero uno was auctioned off Thursday at a charity benefiting prostate cancer, and amazingly the 550 hp monogrammed ...

Auction Action: GT500KR KITTs already on the block 1 year ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/GT500KR_KITTs_Already_At_Barrett_Jackson'; The Barrett-Jackson auctions have seen no shortage celebrity cars cross the block, but is the sale of a pair of KITTs at the upcoming Palm Beach event a sign that the series has already succumbed to its crushing ...

Fines for NASCAR troublemakers will now go to charity 1 year ago on Autoblog

Fines in NASCAR are a common occurrence, and the amounts billed to these bad boy oval racers can be very large. All that money used to pad the deep pockets of the NASCAR gods, but the racing series has announced that all those greenbacks will henceforth go right to the NASCAR Foundation. The NASCAR ...

eBay Find of the Day: Dalai Lama Land Rover 2 years ago on Autoblog

So many people view the Dalai Lama as a symbol of peace, humanity and compassion, and if those qualities aren't worthy of recognition, we don't know which ones are. Who knew he was an off-roader or closet car enthusiast, though? We recently discovered that the Dalai Lama Foundation has listed the ...

Support Toys for Tots, win a turbo Buick 2 years ago on Autoblog

It's getting to be that time of year again. The auto show circuit is kicking into gear and SEMA is looming on the horizon. That means the holidays are just around the corner, and Turbobuick.com certainly knows how to get into the spirit. The crew over there has put together a Toys for Tots charity ...

First three production Dodge Challengers to be auctioned off 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image for more high-res pics of the Dodge Challenger The production Dodge Challenger won't arrive until next year, but Dodge is already planning on how it's going to get the most out of those first three examples, which are all scheduled to be top of the line SRT-8 models with HEMI ...

eBay Find of the Day: Fergie's lovely lady H2 2 years ago on Autoblog

Looks like all those Live Earth concerts a few months back had an effect on at least one person. Fergie, one of the featured acts, has decided that her copper green Hummer is not green enough, and is parting with it on eBay. All proceeds from the sale will go to Global Green USA, which is fighting ...

eBay Find of the Day: Priddy auctioning Jag XF camo for good cause 2 years ago on Autoblog

Ace spy photographer Brenda Priddy is auctioning off a piece of automotive kitsch. Up for grabs in this eBay auction is a piece of camo that came off of a Jaguar XF prototype, which is kind of fun if you're into Jags or just offbeat automobilia. But there's an even better reason to bid - all the ...

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe bought at charity auction for $1.6 million 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view more high-res pics of the Drophead Coupe from RR Giving to charity is a good thing, no doubt, but what better incentive is there for budding philanthropists than dangling the keys to a brand new Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe in front of their compassionate eyes? One ...

Prodrive opening HQ to public for two days in July 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for gallery Motorsports fans who'd like to get a peek at the inner workings of Prodrive would be advised to get their fannies on a jumbo to England this July. That's when the company's motorsports HQ will be opened to the public for two days (7/14 - 7/15), giving fans a chance to learn ...

Give 'till it hurts: Hyundai Chairman will give $1.1 billion in charitable donations 2 years ago on Autoblog

In an effort to clean up his reputation after a court came down on him with an embezzlement conviction last February, Hyundai Motor Co. Chairman Chung Mong-koo has vowed to give $1.1 billion of his own money in charitable donations over the next seven years. His initial pledge was made last year as ...

PowerAIDS: unique Lambo Versace Roadster raises $500k 2 years ago on Autoblog

It's only cool when Lamborghini does it. Other carmakers can try, but it's only cool when Lamborghini does it. It may amount to chopping off the roof, cranking up the engine or simply slapping some decals on the side, but when the Raging Bull rolls out a special edition, it's show-stopping. When ...

Detroit Auto Show: Poor economy takes a bite out Charity Preview 2 years ago on Autoblog

Every January the North American International Auto Show kicks off with the press and industry previews and then on the Friday night their is a gala Black Tie Charity Preview before the show opens to the general public on Saturday morning. Proceeds from ticket sales for the Charity Preview go to ...

Thanks to those who helped Brenda Priddy and The March of Dimes 3 years ago on Autoblog

We just wanted to thank those who donated to the March of Dimes and helped spring Brenda Priddy from the slammer for her Jail & Bail fundraiser. She not only reached her goal but exceeded it by 50% with a lot of help from generous Autoblog readers. Brenda has decided to be extra generous and is ...

Last push for Brenda Priddy's March of Dimes drive 3 years ago on Autoblog

There's less than 24 hours left in Brenda Priddy's drive to raise $1,000 for the March of Dimes. We told you about the famous spy photographer participating in the Jail and Bail event where she's "locked up" until enough bail can be raised in the way of donations. Well, she's about $190 short of her ...

Giving in the name of Richard Hammond 3 years ago on Autoblog

The world of auto enthusiasts was surely shocked to learn about the very serious accident Top Gear host Richard Hammond suffered on Wednesday. Current reports tell us he is now out of intensive care and in stable condition. The outpouring of support for Hammond has been incredible in the last few ...

Ford teams up with Rosie and The View for Warriors in Pink 3 years ago on Autoblog

Now that Rosie O'Donnell is joining the illustrious cast of The View, the increased star power will no doubt help Ford Motor Company raise the awareness of Warriors in Pink, which the automaker will promote in cooperation with the show. The fundraiser benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer ...

Brenda Priddy incarcerated for a good cause 3 years ago on Autoblog

Ace spy photog Brenda Priddy will soon be sent to the big house to raise money for the March of Dimes, which funds research, programs and services aimed at improving the health and lives of babies. The "Jail & Bail" event will see Priddy behind bars, her only escape being bail money (donations) ...

Finalists of Volvo For Life Awards announced 3 years ago on Autoblog

Since last July Volvo has accepted 4,341 nominations for its Volvo For Life awards that honors unsung heroes in the categories of safety, quality of life and environment. The company assembled a panel of celebrity judges that includes Hank Aaron, Sir Richard Branson, Val Kilmer (huh?) and Paul ...

Charity raffle leaves behind unclaimed Bentley Arnage, Maserati Spyder 3 years ago on Autoblog

A St. Louis area charity held a $1.5 million house and automobile raffle five weeks ago, but nobody's come to pick up the two four-wheeled prizes. A $200,000 Bentley Arnage and a $90,000 Maserati Spyder have been left unclaimed at a car dealership. Word is that the Gateway To A Cure organization ...






Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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