The Collection building a stand-alone Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Coral Gables

jaguar

The Collection is adding a multi-story dealership to house a stand-alone Jaguar and Land Rover showroom and service facility. According to the Miami Herald, the expansion of the ultra-luxury, neo-Mediterranean designed structure will include multiple stories with the capacity to hold up to 850 new cars.

Details

The showroom will consist of a dark stone facing framing for the showroom windows with Mediterranean details. The inspiration from Mediterranean design can be seen in the arched ground-floor windows, keen cornices at the roof line, and shutter shades for window openings on the upper stories.

Miami is one of the largest markets for luxury vehicles in the US, and The Collection continuously ranks among the top dealerships. In the recent years, Land Rover and SUV vehicles have escalated in popularity in the Gables area. The Collection successfully ran a Jaguar shop, but CEO and President Ken Gorin has been trying to acquire a Land Rover franchise to add to The Collection’s inventory for fifteen years. This new addition to their shop is making this expansion a pivotal moment in the business.

Kenneth Gorin is the CEO and President of THE COLLECTION, South Florida’s premier luxury automotive dealership.

The Future of SUV’s: The Aston Martin DBX

The new Aston Martin DBX

The Aston Martin DBX is the perfect car for those who want to mix SUV with luxury. In the company’s prominent 107-year history, they have never offered an SUV, until now. Keyless start, frameless windows, and a 360° camera are just some of the extraordinary features on this breathtaking vehicle. Although this Aston Martin may be different from the rest, it still represents the Aston Martin brand that David Brown created and that lives to this day.

A New Take on the Aston Martin

Even though the DBX may not look like a sports car, it still drives like one. Comparable to all Aston Martin sports cars and GT models, the DBX possesses double wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear axle. It also features a 4.0 V8 engine that can go from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, and can top out at 181 MPH. The vehicle also has all-wheel drive, 516 lb-ft of torque and seats five, making road trips a breeze. This vehicle also possesses the classic Aston Martin grille, which was first featured on the Aston Martin DB2 in 1949! The difference is, this is the biggest grille to be featured on any Aston Martin vehicle, and it still gives this SUV the same Aston Martin feel.

If you would like to learn more about the Aston Martin DBX, contact Ken Gorin’s THE COLLECTION today.

Homestead Miami Speedway Ferrari Challenge

Ken Gorin The Collection Ferrari's at 2019 Ferrari Challenge
The Ferrari Challenge, held on September 6th through 8th of this past year, made for an exciting weekend in Miami for its big return to Homestead-Miami Speedway. Once each guest of the event arrived at The Collection, they received a polo shirt and a hat to showcase their love for Ferrari. Guests were also greeted by Ferrari representatives who gave them a rundown of the event’s schedule, starting with a delicious breakfast.

Once breakfast was over, colored smoke bombs filled the streets of Coral Gables, and over 70 Ferrari’s were led by a police caravan to the Homestead-Miami Speedway. It was quite a sight to see as hundreds of people looked upon the marvelous attraction. Once at the track, our Ferrari Challenge team met with the challengers at The Collection trailer.

Ferrari owners, family, friends, and spectators enjoyed driving their Ferrari’s on the track, while enjoying the hospitableness that the Ferrari brand is famous for. After the races took place, clients also had the opportunity to take a cruise around the track on their own during a specific time slot. The two-day event was a success with our own challenge driver Benjamin Hites taking home first place both days!

Kenneth Gorin is the CEO and President of THE COLLECTION, South Florida’s premiere luxury automotive dealership.

The All New Supercar: McLaren 720S Spider

The McLaren 720s at Ken Gorin's THE COLLECTION

For those looking to break free from convention and speed into the unexpected, the all-new 2020 McLaren 720S Spider is the perfect car. The 2020 Spider is a thrilling, full-throttle supercar with an opening roof all packed into one beautifully polished package. The 2020 McLaren offers maximized power and increased efficiency with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine delivering 720 PS and 770 Nm of torque, but why is the 720S Spider turning so many heads?

In True McLaren Fashion

The 2020 McLaren 720S Spider has a carbon fiber structure that’s incredibly light and strong. The central philosophy behind the car was to create the maximum possible visibility so the Spider would be easy to drive, on road or on track.

Every McLaren needs its iconic dihedral doors in order to be complete. These doors make it easy for the driver and passenger to enter and exit the vehicle. New in 2020, the 720S Spider’s doors have a smaller opening footprint which allows them to be opened completely in smaller parking spaces.

To maximize efficiency and performance while minimizing drag, the 720S Spider’s design is a testament to McLaren’s dedication to aerodynamic standards. Looking as though it has been sculpted by the air itself, the Spider is the product of painstaking aerodynamic optimization fueled by McLaren engineers and designers.

If you would like to learn more about the McLaren 720S Spider, contact Ken Gorin’s THE COLLECTION today.

The Future of Luxury: The 2020 Audi R8 V10 Decennium

The Audi R8 V10 Decennium driving on a winding road

This past October, Audi unveiled their beautiful new vehicle, the 2020 Audi R8. Alongside the announcement of the new and improved Audi R8 was the Audi R8 V10 Decennium model. This extremely limited-edition Audi vehicle packs a 5.2 liter V10 engine under the hood for maximum performance capabilities. Many people are familiar with the standard Audi R8, which might make them wonder, what makes this model any different?

What Makes the Decennium Unique?

For starters, this limited-edition Audi R8 is being released in a limited run of only 50 vehicles in the United States! The Audi R8 V10 Decennium Model is named after the Latin word for decade: decennium. The car is meant to represent the past 10 years of Audi and their successes throughout the years. The engine inside the Audi R8 V10 Decennium has been in the works since it was initially in the 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo. Since Lamborghini and Audi are both owned by the same parent company, they both utilized this unparalleled engine in their vehicles. This marvelous vehicle has an impressive top speed of 205 mph to match its impressive aesthetic.

Ken Gorin is the CEO and President of THE COLLECTION, South Florida’s premiere luxury automotive dealership.

THE COLLECTION’S Hurricane Dorian Relief Drive

Hurricane Dorian Relief Drive at The Collection

The initiative taken by The Collection to support those affected by Hurricane Dorian this past September during the Hurricane Dorian Relief Drive had a major turn out given the very short notice. As the category five storm was wreaking havoc in the Bahamas, The Collection reached out to the community through social media, email, and Amazon’s Wish List. The items donated were either dropped off at the dealership, or volunteers picked them up from the donors. A jaw-dropping amount of food and supplies were contributed with a little over 39 pallets of goods sent to the Bahamas. The work put in by the volunteers to sort and repack the commodities was crucial, without whom the relief drive would not have been possible.

Change does not happen alone, and this would not have been successful without the help from everyone who pitched in any way they could to help this noble cause. It was a heartwarming event to see everyone stand up for each other and come together to rebuild the community during such tragic times. We want to thank everyone who trusted us and made our first relief drive a success.

A special thank you to:

Instant Signs, Duran Studios, VS Imports, Rebeca Bared, Erica Adams, Nema Bahamas, Global Empowerment Mission, and Amazon

Kenneth Gorin is the CEO and President of THE COLLECTION, South Florida’s premiere luxury automotive dealership.

The September Rise & Drive Event: Details, Surprises, and More

four silver porsche vehicles in a row at the september rise and drive event at the collection

Saturday, September 14th was a day to remember for all car enthusiasts who came out to the September Rise & Drive event at The Collection. There were over 400 car enthusiasts there to enjoy all the surprises that were around every corner. The guests were in their element as they were surrounded by Porsches, Ferraris, Jeeps, Lamborghinis, and everything in between. Once the guests checked in, they were able to look around at all eight showrooms and they even got to take a private tour of the unique service shop.

Inside the Porsche showroom, guests were treated with a blast from the past. The 1960’s themed celebration in the showroom allowed everyone to marvel over the all the Porsches from throughout the years while listening to Elvis and The Beatles! The last stop was the latest 2020 Porsche 992, which took everyone’s breath away.

There were two exciting raffles at this event. The first raffle gave the guests a chance to win a signed Dwayne Wade Miami Heat Jersey and the other was to win an original sketch by Marz Ink. Needless to say, the guests were eager to hear who the winners were by the end of the event! Everyone there also enjoyed the made-to-order coffee, the Xbox Station, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice.

Ken Gorin is the CEO and President of THE COLLECTION, South Florida’s premiere luxury automotive dealership.

The Ferrari Test Drive Event

yellow and red Ferrari

On Saturday, July 13th the Ferrari test drive event held at Mr. C’s hotel in Coconut Grove was an event to remember. This event was possible due to the efforts of The Collection Ferrari with Ferrari of Miami in collaboration with Toys for Boys Magazine. As the guests arrived, they were greeted by the beautiful Ferrari Portofino display and later got the thrilling experience of going for a test drive surrounded by the amazing views of the Coconut Grove and Biscayne Bay skyline. The event then moved to the rooftop ballroom where the Toys for Boys Editor-in-Chief said a few words and toasted to a beautiful night. To top it all off, the guests got a take-home gift of a leather Ferrari champagne bag with a bottle of Veuve Cliquot Rose inside.

Details of the Ferrari Portofino

This vehicle is significantly lighter due to its innovative design. Combine this with the additional 40HP and you have a vehicle that gives you better performance with less emissions. The experience you get while behind the wheel may be the closest you get to flying. This powerful convertible has the capability of going from 0 to 124mph in 10.8 seconds.

If you would like to learn more about the Ferrari Portofino, contact Kenneth Gorin’s THE COLLECTION today.

Everything You Need to Know About the All-New McLaren GT

McLaren GT with butterfly doors open

The all-new McLaren GT is everything you could want in a car and more. It is sleek, muscular, luxurious, and superlight. The McLaren GT challenges the build of a traditional Grand Tourer and the results are nothing short of impressive.

Key Ingredients

The McLaren GT accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds, and in 9 seconds it can hit 124 mph. The top speed of the GT is an impressive 203 mph thanks to its lightweight carbon fiber build and 4.0L twin turbocharged V8 engine. The McLaren GT is a must-have for all supercar enthusiasts.

You Can Have It All

The new McLaren GT is the lightest car in its class. The McLaren driving dynamics offer a driving experience like nothing else, providing a thrilling experience every time you get behind the wheel. Its spacious inside with luggage space offers comfort for any type of adventure, near or far. The all-new McLaren GT is innovative, it breaks tradition and creates a new era for Grand Tourers.

Ken Gorin is the CEO of Miami’s premier luxury dealership THE COLLECTION. Experience the all-new McLaren GT at THE COLLECTION today.

Unleash the Beast: The Pininfarina Battista

Pininfarina Battista with butterfly doors open

THE COLLECTION showed off the new Pininfarina Battista in all of its glory this past month on May 8th and 9th with the help of the host Michael Perschke, CEO of Automobili Pininfarina. The Pininfarina Battista was previously introduced to the world at the Geneva Motor Show where everyone learned about the details of this all-electric hyper car. This work of art goes from 0-62mph in less than two seconds thanks to its 1,900-horsepower engine. Before you get your hopes up, you should know that there are only 50 available for the U.S. market. The guests of the Pininfarina Road Show were able to get up close and personal, enjoy delicious refreshments, and learn more about this beauty from the CEO in the flesh.

More Details on The Battista

At the heart of the hyper car you will find extremely advanced technology, functionality, and elegance. This is evident in the carbon fiber monocoque chassis and beautiful carbon fiber body which result in the drivability and the potential zero-emissions range of up to 279 mph. The T-shaped 120 kWH battery pack weight distribution allows the Battista to reach its full potential and all the advantages from the modern torque vectoring exist thanks to the four motors individually delivering torque and power to each wheel.

To find out more information about the Pininfarina Battista, contact Kenneth Gorin’s THE COLLECTION today.