American Emily Miller and French navigator Armelle Medard pilot their Hummer H3 to a second-place win in the 4x4 category of the 21st Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles.

The menace of the dunes and the celebrations begin. The finish line is in sight for the competitors in the 2011 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles.

Fine dining under the stars, digging fellow competitors from the sand. The Gazelles return from their first marathon leg.

As the teams take on their first marathon leg, a look at what compels one Gazelle to make the journey into the heart of the Moroccan dunes.

The dunes of Morocco beckon competitors in the 2011 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles. A top team is unranked and the U.S.-French partnership of Team Miller Medard moves into the second spot.

Team Miller Medard holds onto the third spot as the Gazelle Spirit of helping fellow competitors is evident on the third leg of the 2011 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles.

The U.S.-French Team 109 moves into the third spot as competition during the 2011 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles heats up.

Team Miller Medard are in fifth place as the 220 competitors battle their first sandstorm and more than one missing map during the 2011 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles.

Prologue Day: Odometer calibrations and checkpoints amid desert ruins as 110 teams take part in the ceremonial start of the 2011 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles.

American Emily Miller and Frenchwoman Armelle Medard are the team to watch in the 2011 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles. With technical qualifications complete, the 220 women competitors make their crossing from Sète to Tangiers.

The Rod Hall Racing team member sets her sights on the winner’s circle at the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles in Morocco next March. And this time, her navigational partner is six-time Rallye Aïcha competitor Armelle Medard of France.

The colors, flavors, and back roads of Abruzzo, Italy.

The mountains and coast of Italy’s sun-drenched Adriatic gem make the perfect backdrop for Richard Truesdell’s test drive of the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which is possibly destined for the United States in 2013.

The 36-horsepower Love Bug of the Sixties meets the sporty 200-horsepower coupe of the 21st century—and Herbie actually earns his stripes this time around! The Autocross Your Way to Better Driving series by Sam Fiorani continues.

The 36-horsepower Love Bug of the Sixties meets the sporty 200-horsepower coupe of the 21st century—and Herbie actually earns his stripes this time around! Part One in our Autocross Your Way to Better Driving series by Sam Fiorani.

The small coastal city of Nerja, Andalucia (A) is an idyllic retreat for those seeking mid-winter sun. Taking the MA5105 road northwest out of Nerja, you find yourself climbing 1,400 feet in elevation past vineyards and olive farms. The short drive ends in the charming mountaintop community of Frigiliana (B), known as the Town of Three Cultures for its assimilation of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian heritages.

From the fruit markets of Nerja to the mountaintop Town of Three Cultures, Joe Babiasz continues his exploration of the Costa del Sol.

Joe Babiasz decides to hop a plane to a place of beauty and warmth, both inside and out… the Costa del Sol region of Spain.

Coming down the home stretch, it looked like Richard Truesdell was going to meet his goal of driving across the States on 75 gallons of fuel while maintaining a 40-m.p.g. average in his Chevy Cruze Eco. Until…

With the Rockies in the rear-view mirror, Richard Truesdell picks up speed in his attempt to do 3,000 miles on less than 75 gallons of gas in Chevy’s high-mileage Cruze Eco.

Thoughts on the death of Osama bin Laden as Richard Truesdell continues his cross-country trek in Chevy’s high-mileage Cruze Eco.

Automotive Traveler’s Richard Truesdell is attempting to drive 3,000 miles from California to New Jersey with 75 gallons of gas. If you’re calculating, that’s 40 m.p.g. The car? Chevy’s high-mileage Cruze Eco.

Think the idea of sports car makers producing four-door sedans was a recent trend? Ferrari had the idea 31 years ago. Have a look at photos of the 1980 Ferrari Pinin Concept.

Think the idea of sports car makers producing four-door sedans was a recent trend? Ferrari had the idea 31 years ago. Best of all, Sam Fiorani discovers that one of his favorite Ferrari concepts will be a star attraction at the upcoming RM Auctions London event.

What We Missed: The Death Valley National Park Loop Forced to cut three days from our original itinerary, we had to eliminate the 500-mile loop north from Ontario International Airport (A) to Death Valley National Park and a one-night stay at the historic Furnace Creek Resort (C).

The Itinerary: 800 Miles Through the Deserts of Southern California (A and N) Start and finish, Los Angeles International Airport; *(B) Apollo Campers, Hawthorne; (C) Ontario International Airport; (D) Country Hills RV Park, Beaumont; (E) Emerald Desert RV Resort, Palm Desert; (F) Hemet; (G) Falkner Winery, Temecula; (H and L) Escondido RV Resort; (I) Julian Pie Company, Julian; (J) Borrego Springs; (K) Palomar Observatory, Palomar Mountain; (M) San Diego RV Resort, La Mesa.

It’s the biggest vehicle ever tested by Automotive Traveler, a 34-foot-long Georgetown motorhome from Forrest River. Courtesy of Apollo Campers, this is Richard Truesdell’s home for the next two weeks. Join him as he uses his insider’s knowledge to explore the deserts of Southern California and the city of San Diego.

RM Auctions offers up two Aston Martins: a 1965 Silver Birch DB5 with a connection to Goldfinger, and a 1968 DBS with a link to On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

A 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is offered by RM Auctions at their London event at the Battersea Evolution, 26 October 2011.

You could describe it as muscle car eye candy: This year’s Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals featured everything from a comprehensive collection of Yenko Chevrolets to a stunning 1968 Dodge Charger that earned a perfect score in the Platinum Pick Concours…plus appearances by the likes of “Miss Golden Shifter” Linda Vaughn and Diane Sox, wife of the legendary Ronnie Sox. Rich Truesdell reports on his favorite discoveries, including a rare 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Cherokee.

A preview of this weekend’s celebration in Chicago of the automobile’s hydrocarbon-infused past.

In this Automotive Traveler adventure, Richard Truesdell and canine companion Savannah take the mid-sized Kizashi on a tour of some of their favorite spots along the Mother Road.

Automotive Traveler finishes what Motor Trend started. Richard Truesdell drives non-stop from New Jersey to California—the final driver in the epic, globe-spanning road trek taken by Suzuki’s mid-sized Kizashi.

The crown jewel of the Costa del Sol becomes home for Joe Babiasz as he spends the final week of his Spanish escape enjoying a life of leisure in Marbella.

After a fast-paced week in Nerja, Joe Babiasz kicks back and relaxes, enjoying the slower pace of things in La Herradura. And with a side trip to Granada, he has the chance to visit the nearby Sierra Nevada region, visible from the balcony of his condo.