In an article posted last week titled A lust for speed: Young, Rich and Chinese in rural America, The BBC highlighted a familiar sight in Champaign-Urbana: luxury cars belonging to international students that are vastly more cheap than their exported counterparts.
For those who see Maseratis or Ferraris around Champaign-Urbana, this is an absolutely fascinating look at why these luxury cars have become so prevalent, and even looks into the industry that has popped up to support their purchase – something that I’m sure car dealerships in C-U are excited about. The article even includes some tips on how to get some of these cars for cheap, if you read all the way to the end.
To read the full article, click on over to the BBC.
Photo for the BBC by Alamy