Luxury Cars
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Alfa Romeo has no plans to abandon the sports car segment once the 4C reaches the end of its product cycle. That’s according to the Italian company’s top engineer who in a recent interview with Auto Express confirmed that a 4C replacement is coming. “Being in the market with that kind of car is not a choice, we have to do it,” Alfa Romeo’s head of engineering, Roberto Fedeli, said in the interview. “We have to have a pure sporty car.” But the replacement might end up being very different to the 4C. Fedeli revealed that Alfa Romeo has a number of...
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Matthew McConaughey returns for 2018 Lincoln Navigator spotLincoln's brand ambassador has returned for another intriguing advertisement, this time for the new 2018 Navigator luxury SUV. The brand launched the spot on Thursday before it makes its television debut on January 1 during the College Football Playoff. The spot, titled "Perfect Rhythm," features a...
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Aston Martin recalls over 5,000 cars in USAston Martin has issued a pair of recalls that affect a significant portion of its customers in the United States as over 5,000 cars are involved. The more concerning of the recalls deals with the 6-speed automatic transmission fitted to 3,493 cars made up of the following models: 2009-2016 Aston...
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Mini gets into the personalization gameOnce strictly the domain of the ultra-luxury marques, Mini is now offering a high level of personalization for its cars. Under the banner of Mini Yours Customized, Mini owners from March will be able to personalize numerous areas of their cars including the dash trim, fender vents, puddle lamps and...
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Next Land Rover Defender to reportedly offer electric optionLand Rover hinted at it to Motor Authority. Now it appears to be true. At a press event for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar in October, Land Rover told Motor Authority an electrified Defender off-road SUV wasn't off the table without confirming or denying such a powertrain. Now, a report published...
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BMW partners with US solid-state battery companyAs electrification moves to the automotive world's center stage, automakers are quickly sorting out strategic partnerships with battery suppliers to solidify their futures. On Monday, Solid Power, a U.S.-based battery company, announced it would work with BMW on game-changing solid-state batteries...
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After leading Audi Sport since early 2016, Stephan Winkelmann will now relinquish his role as chief of the performance division in order to focus on Bugatti, whose leadership he was assigned after former boss Wolfgang Dürheimer stepped down in October. To replace Winkelmann, Audi has selected Michael-Julius Renz, who currently oversees sales of the Audi brand in China. Renz will use his experience to expand sales of Audi Sport models not only in China but worldwide. “With his international experience, Michael-Julius Renz will further drive the growth of Audi Sport worldwide,”...
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BMW X7 pre-production starts at US plant, debut in late 2018The BMW X7 has now reached the pre-production stage in its long journey to market. BMW originally announced plans for the full-size, 3-row SUV in early 2014, and now almost four years on near-production ready examples are rolling off the line at the automaker’s plant in Spartanburg, South...
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BMW iNext due in 2021 could be badged an i9BMW on Monday confirmed it secured the naming rights for potential vehicles ranging from an i1 to i9, as well as from an iX1 to iX9, with the iX-prefixed names indicating vehicles with an SUV body style. BMW also confirmed on Monday that its much-hyped iNext due in 2021 will be its...
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BMW Group delivers over 100,000 electrified cars in 2017The BMW Group has reached its goal of delivering more than 100,000 electrified cars in 2017. The total includes hybrids and electric cars sold across the BMW and Mini brands. The 100,000th car was a BMW i3 finished in blue. It was handed over to its owner at the BMW Group headquarters in Munich...
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Battery suppliers struggle to keep up with demand for Porsche Panamera hybridsPorsche previously asserted that half of its sales will come from electrified cars by 2025. Judging by the demand for Panamera hybrid models, the brand may have made a pretty solid prediction. Reuters reported on Saturday that battery suppliers are having trouble keeping up with demand for the...
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Here's a taste of the Lamborghini Urus' exhaust noteFolks are either going to love or hate it this thing. There's really no in between when it comes the Lamborghini Urus. After all, we're talking about a Lamborghini SUV. That means it packs everything polarizing about any modern Lamborghini, then upsizes it. There's more in-your-face paint, more...
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For those who love all things Affalterbach, the holy grail is Mercedes-Benz vehicle that's been given the Black Series treatment. The engineers at AMG rarely roll out such special machines, but they make a large, loud splash when they do. Just five models have been given the Black Series goods, and right now you have the chance to buy four of them... in one fell swoop. Car collector Michael Fux is liquidating part of his massive collection. This includes a quartet of Mercedes-Benz AMG Black Series cars. The CLK63, SL65, C63, and SLS AMG that were transformed from their already awesome state...
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US among initial launch markets for Polestar 1The United States will be among the first countries to be offered the new Polestar 1 when the plug-in hybrid coupe starts deliveries in 2019. The others will include Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Germany and China. Polestar says the countries were selected in part due to the level of interest...
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2018 Infiniti QX80 first drive review: age is more than a numberThe 2018 Infiniti QX80 is a frustrating vehicle. It's (finally) attractive. There's a charming powertrain moving it along. And this big truck does luxury well, with beautiful leatherwork and a quiet cabin. But these attributes aren't enough to to overshadow the QX80's age. At the very least...
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8 things you need to know about the 2018 Cadillac CTS-VRip out the heart of a C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, shove it into a four-door luxury sedan, and what do you get? The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V. With far more horsepower than anyone truly needs, loud noises that will instantly put hair on your chest like a Chia Pet, and a chassis that should be a dynamic...
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Final build slot for McLaren Senna raises $2.67M for charityMcLaren only plans to build 500 examples of its street-legal, track-focused Senna supercar. All but one build slot for the car was available when it made its debut on December 10 at McLaren’s headquarters in the United Kingdom, and McLaren chose to auction off that final build slot to help...
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Mercedes reveals 2019 G-Class cabin, confirms Detroit debutThe Mercedes-Benz G-Class may have a boxy design dating back to the 1970s, but that’s exactly what appeals to buyers of the iconic Gelandewagen. That’s why prototypes for a redesigned version show a very familiar shape. In fact, it’s almost impossible to tell the new model apart...
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Plans for a coupe-like crossover at Porsche aren't finalized yet, but a decision is coming soon. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said the brand will make a final decision on crossover coupes next year. Such a body style would rival the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. Blume said the final decision rests on volume, but he believes there is an opportunity. He told Automotive News (subscription required) in a report published on Monday that both the Macan and Cayenne could potentially spawn coupe-like variants. His statements follow earlier confirmation that Porsche designers had drawn up an...
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Meet the most insane gathering of cars you'll ever seeWhat's your favorite car? I'm talking about your all-time number one must-have machine that causes all of your senses to overflow and your emotions to run wild. No matter what you answer is to this question, there's a good chance the car was recently on a runway in Switzerland having a go at it...
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W Motors’ 780-horsepower Fenyr Supersport ready for launchArabian supercar marque W Motors shocked the world in 2013 when it came out with plans for a car with the astronomical price tag of $3.4 million. The car was the Lykan Hypersport, and its production run totaled just seven units. W Motors is now ready to start production of the car’s...
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2019 Audi A6 spy shots and videoA prototype for the redesigned, fifth-generation Audi A6 has been spotted again. The car has been developed alongside the new generations of the A7 and A8, two models with which it shares much in common. Common to all three is the latest evolution of Audi’s MLB platform for front- and...
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Major upgrades coming for Alfa Romeo 4C in 2018The Alfa Romeo 4C is not without its flaws but it’s a car that definitely doesn’t disappoint. It’s a sports car with supercar looks and exclusivity, and with a price tag in the mid-$50k bracket it’s also quite the value. The 4C marked Alfa Romeo’s official return to...
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2018 Volvo XC60 first drive review: a tidy, polished packageVolvo is reinventing itself with fresh products, the latest technologies, new 4-cylinder and electrified powertrains, and ground-up platforms faster than most believed it could. Now that it has successfully captured the automotive world's attention with the flagship XC90 and S/V 90 models, it's...
Joel Feder