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Parked Illegally In Lithuania? Your Car May Be Crushed: Video
Who hasn't fantasized about using a military vehicle--like an armored personnel carrier--to plow through a traffic jam? It would be quite the way to commute to work. Well... August 2, 2011 by Tim Healey
BMW, Porsche, Lexus Score In J.D. Power APEAL Study
Luxury nameplates are commonly at the top of the J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study--just as you'd expect. This year, BMW... July 27, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 4
2013 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Spy Shots
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG is no small player in the world of super sedans, packing up to 571 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque from a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8... July 14, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 2
2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class To Spawn Four Bodystyles: Report
Mercedes-Benz is hard at work on its next-generation S-Class flagship sedan, which is expected to bow onto the market late next year as a 2013 model. We’ve already seen... May 13, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Electric Mercedes-Benz S-Class Possible: Report
Mercedes-Benz already has a number of electric prototypes out and about including the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive, which is already available for lease and soon sale, as well... May 3, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Why should I also consider these?
From executive sedan to rich man's plaything, the S-Class competes for the same attention spans as the BMW 7-Series.
We prefer the 7-Series' tamed, tailored lines by a slight margin; it also boggles the mind with even more rear-seat room than the S-Class, but as a result it's no longer the default choice for sharp handling.
The Lexus LS range comes in hybrid and gas versions, and it's a beautifully put-together, user-friendly piece-it's just short a meaningful badge and a round of suspension and steering tuning.
A new Audi A8 has just taken shape; we'll see soon if promises of better handling and fuel economy hold true.
Looking more avant-garde than ever, the latest Jaguar XJ will spawn hybrid power next year-along with a 500-horsepower XJR.
Lastly, there's the fabulous new Aston Martin Rapide and the bulkier-looking Porsche Panamera.
The Aston's flawless concept-car appearance doesn't quite get as much backup from its V-12 engine as expected, and the backseat's a token gesture.
Conversely, the Panamera's especially brilliant handling and epic Turbo thrust team up with lots of rear-seat room-which it could have skimped on to spare itself the lumpy roofline.
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