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CarCast+Edmunds - Live Interviews with Bugatti and Lamborghini from Monterey Car Week

CarCast Aug 25, 2025 51 min

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Live from Monterey Car Week, this episode features interviews with Bugatti and Lamborghini executives, highlighting their latest exclusive models and the luxury automotive market's trends. Bugatti's Christophe Piauchon discusses their new Solitaire program, creating unique cars for select customers, while Lamborghini's Misha Borkat unveils the Phenomenon, a limited edition model with bespoke features. The conversation dives into the significance of exclusivity, the impact of hybrid technology on performance cars, and the evolving landscape of luxury automotive design.

Topics: monterey car week bugatti solitaire program lamborghini phenomenon exclusivity in luxury cars hybrid technology automotive design trends customer engagement limited edition models

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