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Koenigsegg is Back in the United States!

By - March 25, 2014

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United States customers have only had the option of one Swedish automaker in the past few years: Volvo.  Don’t get me wrong – I’m sure they’re wonderful cars.  Colin Powell certainly thinks so.  But they’re not quite as sporty as Saabs.

And nothing is as balls-to-the-wall insane as a Koenigsegg.  Not even this yellow fellow.

After a short absence, Koenigseggs are now once again available in the USA.  As of March 4, Manhattan Motorcars is the only official dealer of the Swede speed machines in the Americas.  There are only 11 other sales locations around the world.

The carbon-fiber creations will have company on the MM showroom floor, such as new and pre-owned models from Bugatti, Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini.

Koenigsegg’s 2014 Agera R will be displayed by the 19-year-old dealership at the New York International Auto Show April 18-27.

Learn more about this awesome partnership in the press release below.

 

Press Release

After a few years of absence in USA, it brings us great joy to introduce Manhattan Motorcars of New York City as our official dealer for the American northeast.

Manhattan Motorcars is an award winning New and Pre-owned retailer for Porsche, Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini and Lotus located in New York City.

They are respected as one of the most successful luxury and performance automotive dealers in the world, and have set unmatched records in sales and service continuously from 1995 to present day.

The partnership between Koenigsegg Automotive and Manhattan Motorcars is effective as of today.

Manhattan Motorcars will represent Koenigsegg at the New York International Auto Show, displaying a 2014 Agera R model. The New York International Auto show is scheduled to run from the 18th to the 27th of April. For more details about the show, please visit their website

http://www.autoshowny.com.


Christian von Koenigsegg
-We are truly delighted by the opportunity to work with such a passionate and well respected dealer like Manhattan Motorcars. We will do our outmost to support Manhattan Motorcars in the best possible way and are looking forward to a fruitful long-term relationship.

CEO & Founder Koenigsegg Automotive AB

Brian Miller
-I can’t tell you how excited myself and my team are to be representing such an exciting and innovative automotive brand and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with Christian and the team at Koenigsegg  and putting these gorgeous cars on the road.

President & Founder Manhattan Motorcars

Jens G Sverdrup
-I couldn’t be happier with the choice of partner. Since 1995 Brian Miller and his group have created a dealership with almost iconic status in the middle of New York City. Their friendly, relaxed, knowledgeable and down to earth attitude fit very well with our brand values, so it’s the perfect match.

Regional Director & Head Of Sales – Koenigsegg Automotive.

So, without further a due we wish Brian Miller and Manhattan Motorcars welcome to the Koenigsegg family.

 

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After loving cars for years and getting a bachelor's degree in Business Management, Derek decided to get an associate degree in journalism. His networking put him in contact with the editor of the Austin-American Statesman newspaper, who hired him to write freelance about automotive culture and events in Austin, Texas in 2013. One particular story led to him getting a certificate for learning the foundations of road racing.

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