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Barris Batmobile, 2014 Corvette Stingray Number One among Arizona auction highlights - Autoweek TV

The Scottsdale auctions took place over the weekend, and the original George Barris-designed Batmobile sold for a jaw-dropping $4.62 million. Meanwhile, race team owner and car dealer Rick Hendrick scooped up a pair of prize Corvettes. He spent nearly $1.1 million to buy the first 2014 Corvette Stingray, and $270,000 on a '58 Vette that was owned by GM CEO Dan Akerson. Money from those sales goes to charities. Total sales for all the Phoenix-area auctions topped $216.2 million, which is a record. Come back soon for the last chapter in Graham Kozak's quest to sell the classic LeBaron at the Silver Auction. More details on the Batmobile: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130... In Formula One news, Team Marussia is expected to announce today that Timo Glock won't be racing for it this year. There has been no official word, yet, but Glock was quoted: "I have had a great experience with Marussia F1 for three years and we part amicably." Glock added that he will look for "new challenges." More details: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130... Hyundai is jumping in with the big boys by revealing plans that it will build a new test center at the Nurburgring track in Germany. Construction is reported include an investment of $7.3 million. Allan Rushforth, senior vice president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe, told Carblog: "The new center represents a significant investment and one we expect will significantly contribute to enhancing the perception of the Hyundai brand and our key competitive competence in Europe." Thanks for watching. We'll see you back here tomorrow. Enjoy the drive.