Luxury Cars
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Prototypes for an updated Mercedes-Benz C-Class have been testing for a while. Today, however, we have our first spy shots of the updated version of the C63 being developed by the folks at Mercedes-AMG. This is only a mid-cycle update so any tweaks will be mild. We’re expecting new internals for the headlights as well as the Panamericana-style grille AMG is slowly adding to its range. Expect some changes inside, too. Prototypes for the regular C-Class were sporting new steering wheels, as well as touchpad controllers in their center consoles instead of the usual rotary dial controllers...
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2019 Lexus RX spy shotsLexus is working on some subtle updates for its top-selling RX. The updated model is expected on sale in 2018, as a 2019 model. And arriving alongside it will be a stretched RX L with seven seats split over three rows. The current generation of the mid-size RX was only introduced for 2016 so Lexus...
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Cadillac celebrates 115th birthday with 2018 CTS-V Glacier Metallic EditionCadillac is throwing itself a bit of a birthday party, except the presents are for anyone but the brand. Instead, to celebrate Cadillac's 115th birthday, General Motors' luxury marque has revealed the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Glacier Metallic Edition. While the name lends itself to just a one-off...
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Audi to introduce new naming structure to incorporate nonconventional powertrainsPrepare for Audi's naming structure to become slightly more complicated. The German luxury brand has revealed its new naming structure, which will allow Audi to incorporate vehicles with nonconventional powertrains, such as plug-in hybrids and electric cars, into its naming scheme. To be clear, the...
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Not to be outdone by McLaren, Rolls-Royce built a fuchsia DawnRemember the recent unveiling of the fuchsia McLaren 720S by McLaren Special Operations? Rolls-Royce has an answer to it. Actually, it's the same exact color and the car is going to the same commissioner: one Michael Fux, who has a taste for brightly colored cars. Rolls-Royce revealed its bespoke...
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Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet concept: does this hood make me look expensive?It's clear that the electric vehicles of the future will probably look like the cars of the past. At least, the expensive ones will. Mercedes-Maybach pulled the cover off its latest concept car during Monterey Car Week on Friday night, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet. The concept is a...
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When you're going to build a car and call it "Exclusive," you're going to need to make it stand out from the other models in your lineup. Porsche is doing this with its new 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series on sale this year. Limited to just 500 units, the mighty machine takes the Porsche 911 Turbo S formula and turns up the heat. The automaker is also using this car as a means to highlight its Exclusive Manufaktur program. One of the many special touches that the limited-run 911 Turbo S will receive is a set of Exclusive Series badges. They're as advertised: exclusive. At least, that's what the...
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Someone paid $3,750 for a Mercedes-AMG S65 that once cost $200,000Depreciation is the ninth wonder of the world. (Compound interest is the eighth, in case you're wondering.) When it comes to picking out some of the finest automobiles, their high asking prices may not always lead to sky-high residual values. In this case of this 2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, it sold...
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The advantages of the Mercedes-Benz 48-volt systemAs fuel economy and emissions standards continue to tighten around the world, automakers continue to seek ways to make power while using less fuel. Mercedes-Benz, never one to let its engines rot on the vine, is taking the next step to do just that with a 48-volt system for a new 3.0-liter...
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Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake is a hot hatch we digAston Martin’s Vanquish Zagato family is about to expand with two new members, and one of them is a Shooting Brake. We’re talking about a proper Shooting Brake here, with two doors and a tall rear hatch. It joins a roofless Speedster in the expanded Vanquish Zagato family. Existing...
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Ferrari continues to flip-flop on resurrecting the DinoWill the world ever see another mid-engine, V-6 powered Ferrari? That's a good question, and it's one Ferrari itself still doesn't have an answer to. We're talking about the on-again, off-again resurrection of the Ferrari Dino. Ferrari executives appear to be split over the idea of bringing the...
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BMW might bring the front-wheel-drive 1-Series to the US after allBMW has expanded its "Ultimate Driving Machine" mantra to include front-wheel-drive vehicles around the globe, but a sedan? Blasphemy. Such a car exists in China—the 2017 BMW 1-Series—and it seems the German brand may have plans to introduce the car in the U.S. as well. A new report...
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The Volvo XC90 T8 Excellence is the Swedish marque's take on opulence and its finest motoring experience available. With adjectives like that, it's easy to expect a high price of entry; the XC90 T8 Excellence has a sticker price that starts at a whopping $105,895. However, Volvo has put the 2017 XC90 T8 Excellence on clearance and it's offering deep discounts—up to $23,500 off. Volvo has enacted a $20,000 discount on all remaining XC90 T8 Excellence models, according to Cars Direct, to make room for the 2018 model. Additionally, Volvo offers a $3,500 conquest incentive. All the buyer...
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2018 Acura RLX gets new look, but will it be enough to compete?The Acura RLX hasn't exactly been a sales blockbuster. Last year, Acura sold a grand total of 1,478 of them while BMW parted with 32,408 5-Series and Mercedes sold 46,740 E-Classes. Now, Acura is hoping a new look will boost sales. Ahead of its public debut during Monterey Car Week August 15-19...
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Genesis owner's manuals now provided through augmented reality appFlipping through pages is so 2016. Genesis wants to bring luxury into the future with the launch of its augmented reality (AR) owner's manual application. Instead of opening up a thick booklet of information, augmented reality allows the owner to simply point his or her smartphone or smart device...
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Rolls-Royce CEO takes dig at Bentley BentaygaA battle of British ultra-luxury brands is underway after Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös took a dig at the Bentley Bentayga. Specifically, the Rolls-Royce CEO called out the Bentley SUV for its Volkswagen Group underpinnings. The Bentayga is largely based on an Audi Q7, with...
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2019 Volvo XC40 spy shots and videoA prototype for Volvo’s upcoming compact SUV, the XC40, has been spied again. The XC40 was previewed in 2016 by the 40.1 concept car, and judging by the prototypes it looks like the production model will closely resemble the concept. Volvo’s next-generation compacts will be based on the...
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Audi RS Q8 edges closer with trademark filingAudi Sport is looking to almost double within the next two years the number of cars it offers, and the division’s boss, Stephan Winkelmann, has stated that SUVs will take priority. Right now the only Audi Sport SUV is the RS Q3, but an RS Q5 is coming soon and shortly after we should see an...
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The Bentley Mulsanne isn't your typical automobile. It aims to redefine what luxury means. In fact, it's referred to as a "pinnacle car," rather a "luxury car." This is the pinnacle of Bentley's capability. It's not uncommon for the production process of a Bentley Mulsanne to approach 400 hours of build time, but what goes on during it all? Thanks to video from Extreme Machines, we have a closer look at how Bentley's ultimate expression of motoring comes together at the Bentley factory in Crewe, England. The spotless assembly line features a human and machine interface, and the Mulsanne is...
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2017 Audi RS 7 Performance first drive review: living with a $137K hatchbackAudi Sport's slogan is "Born on the track. Built for the road." While most of us would love to test the limits of any Audi Sport model on a racetrack, we'd also be happy to merely have the opportunity to slide behind the wheel of any RS model for a week, especially if it's a $137,000 RS 7...
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Mercedes bringing new concept to 2017 Pebble Beach ConcoursMercedes-Benz design boss Gordon Wagener and his colleagues at Mercedes’ Advanced Design Center located in Sindelfingen, Germany have teased a new concept their developing for this month’s 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. In a video posted to Mercedes’ official...
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Go inside the Rolls-Royce buying processMost of us will never be fortunate enough to experience the Rolls-Royce buying process, but at least the brand is kind enough to show us how it all goes down. In this video, Rolls-Royce's Bespoke Sales Manager for North American and Europe, Nick Osy de Zegwaart, takes viewers inside the company's...
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Hybrids, SUV necessary for Ferrari to boost sales beyond 10,000 unitsIn July, reports emerged linking Ferrari with a new model combining the brand’s typical sports car cues with SUV attributes such as all-wheel drive and increased ground clearance. Ferrari Chairman Sergio Marchionne on Wednesday confirmed the company is considering adding the vehicle in its...
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More one-off Bentley coachbuilds on the wayBentley Director of Design Stefan Sielaff has been tasked with the additional role of heading the Mulliner personalization department. The move is in preparation for a ramp-up of one-off creations similar to the Mulsanne Grand Limousine unveiled last year. “I want to explore more one-off...
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