Luxury Cars
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Volvo has only just broken ground on its first-ever U.S. assembly plant, but we already know what vehicle will first roll out into the southern breeze of Ridgeville, South Carolina when the plant becomes operational in 2018. The next-generation S60 sedan has been selected as the first vehicle to be produced at the upcoming factory. That may sound odd, considering SUVs are the hot ticket currently, but the plans were finalized in 2014 when sedans still reigned supreme. Volvo will choose the second vehicle to fill the South Carolina plant this year. Volvo plans to produce up to 60,000 S60s for...
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Audi Sport ready to compete in US with assault on AMG, BMW MAudi RS models are elusive in the United States. Over the past decade or more, enthusiasts in America have watched with envy as European buyers were offered RS models unavailable the U.S. Now, it appears, more of that cool stuff from Europe is coming to America. The RS models are built by Audi...
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2018 Lincoln Navigator video previewBling is back with the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. But this go-around—the fourth generation—takes luxury to a much higher level. This latest Navigator adds lots of luxury while shedding 200 pounds. Under its hood sits a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 rated at an estimated 450 horsepower. It...
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All Volvo S90s to be Chinese-made, long-wheelbase models from 2018The Volvo S90 is a handsome sedan that offers a great blend of comfort, technology and delightful driving qualities. Starting from the 2018 model year, the car will also offer an extra 4.5 inches of legroom for rear-seat passengers resulting in class-leading interior space. Volvo is making its...
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Genesis GV80 concept previews BMW X5-rivaling SUVGenesis has given us our first taste at one of its upcoming SUVs with the GV80 concept car unveiled on Wednesday at the 2017 New York auto show. The concept also introduces the naming strategy for Genesis’ SUVs, with the “G” representing the Genesis brand, the “V” the...
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Maserati goes dark with Ghibli Nerissimo special editionWhile one of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' other brands does a bang-on job at stealing the majority of the buzz at the 2017 New York auto show—that would be Dodge and its Challenger SRT Demon—Maserati is taking a more subtle approach. Using the show as its backdrop, Maserati has revealed...
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The Acura TLX is a safe choice for buyers looking for a mid-size sedan with a bit of luxury thrown in, though it doesn’t manage to conjure much excitement. Acura is hoping to fix that with a substantial update for the 2018 model year. Revealed on Wednesday at the 2017 New York auto show, the updated TLX adopts the aggressive look of Acura’s Precision Concept unveiled at the 2016 Detroit auto show and now has greater differentiation between the variants. Acura has also added more tech features. Starting with the exterior, the angular headlights, grille, and enlarged Acura logo all...
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2018 Lexus LS gets F-Sport and handling packagesSince its debut three decades ago, the Lexus LS has stood apart due to powertrain and ride qualities that are both among the smoothest and quietest in the industry. In more recent years, Lexus has attempted to inject some sporting qualities into the mix with the availability of an F-Sport package...
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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio previewAlfa Romeo’s Stelvio, the Italian marque’s first-ever SUV, was shown to the world last fall at the 2016 Los Angeles auto show. But the vehicle on display in L.A. was the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, the 505-horsepower monster that will only make up a small percentage of Stelvio sales. Alfa...
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The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 and GLC63 Coupe are your insane compact SUVsPerformance SUVs appeal to a subset of people who are into naked base jumping, bear wrestling, and punching kangaroos. Mercedes-AMG doesn't mind those people skipping their meds—they prefer it—and has unveiled a salve at the New York auto show until the next big-game bare-knuckle boxing...
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Infiniti previews next-gen QX80 with Monograph conceptGone is the idea that a luxury brand's flagship for design and tech must be a sedan. Infiniti's full-gainer into the design deep-end with its QX80 Monograph concept should be proof enough of that. It made its debut on Wednesday at the 2017 New York auto show and is a preview of the design of the...
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2018 Lincoln Navigator debuts at 2017 New York auto showEager to regain its place at the top of the luxury SUV heap, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator ushers in a distinctive new look and an interior that takes a page out of the Range Rover's playbook. Navigator hasn't been the luxury three-row SUV of choice since shortly it defined the segment almost two...
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Marking the third time Q by Aston Martin - Commission has worked its magic, the British luxury automaker's bespoke arm has returned with what may be its most bespoke vehicle to date. Meet the Vanquish S Red Arrows, commissioned by Aston Martin Cambridge to celebrate the history of British aviation with one-off touches of luxury and craftsmanship. For a brief bit history, the Red Arrows, founded in 1965, have showcased precise piloting skills for decades, wowing crowds with a spectacle not only in the United Kingdom, but throughout the world. It's this spirit of talent and prowess that fueled...
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2018 Lincoln Navigator teased ahead of 2017 New York auto showLincoln has released a teaser for what’s likely to be the 2018 Navigator in production guise. The full-size luxury SUV was previewed in concept form at the 2016 New York auto show, but at this year’s show, which starts Wednesday, we’re expected to be treated with the production...
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2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD first drive reviewThe Acura MDX is the most popular three-row luxury crossover vehicle, says Honda's premium division, with 850,000 sold since 2001. The vast majority of those were sold in North America, since the Acura brand is almost entirely focused on the U.S. The MDX was also Acura's highest-selling vehicle...
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2018 Audi RS 3 priced from $55,875Audi Sport will lob its new RS 3 sport sedan onto the market this summer, with a starting price of $55,875, which includes a $975 destination charge. Rivals like Mercedes-AMG’s CLA45 and BMW’s M2 (coupe body style only) are less expensive at $50,425 and $52,695, though the RS 3 is the...
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will automatically brake for bends and intersectionsSelf-driving capability is becoming a key selling point for luxury cars, and engineers are slowly, yet steadfastly improving the technology to the point where, perhaps some time next decade, cars will be able to run around town without a person behind the wheel. Mercedes-Benz’s current...
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Audi provides look at new A8’s lightweight, multi-material constructionAudi is intensifying its mixed material usage for its next-generation A8. Like rival BMW and its carbon core construction, Audi is out to prove it’s come up with the perfect combination of materials for the optimal blend of low weight and high strength. The new A8, which arrives later this...
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The 2018 Audi S4 carves the desert better than a blistering sandstorm. Turn after turn, the S4 knifes ribbons of pavement like a scalpel in bread dough. The looks of Audi’s new sport sedan were hewn in the same way too. Audi’s newest S4—now firmly planted in the middle of the automaker’s luxury and sports cars—occupies a ground it shaped for itself. Once the cult car of the 1990s, the S4 has grown and evolved to shirk relative speed in favor of balanced performance now—less enthusiast, but still with plenty of enthusiasm. The new S4’s shape too has...
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Lexus bringing LS F-Sport to 2017 New York auto showLexus is looking to spice up its latest LS flagship sedan with an F-Sport package. The new package, which will be available on both the LS 500 and LS 500h going on sale late this year, will be shown for the first time at next week’s 2017 New York auto show. However, it's been partially...
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Porsche tackles car sharing… with a twistCar sharing is all the rage these days, especially as younger generations flock back into cities and ditch car ownership for other means of transportation. Many automakers have even put themselves into the mix with various car-sharing programs from Audi, BMW, and Daimler. But what about Porsche?...
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5 questions with Audi designer Frank LambertyQuestion: Let’s talk design. Shapes, ideas, motion, whatever. What is your favorite car—or make it cars, if you like? Answer: Porsche 904 and Volkswagen Karmann Ghia—the coupe. Those are pure sculptures. They don’t even need wheels. I just love the shapes. Q: What about the...
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Spyker D8 SUV not dead, coming as plug-in hybridAfter successfully emerging from bankruptcy in 2015, Spyker has managed to secure a production site in the United Kingdom, update its C8 supercar and sign an engine supply deal with Koenigsegg. Spyker is now ready to expand its lineup and has two models on the drawing board. One is a more...
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Mercedes accelerates electric plans, promises 10 EVs by 2022Regardless of where fuel prices go in the coming years, Mercedes-Benz’s future will be one skewed towards electrification. The automaker launched its new EQ sub-brand for electrified cars during last fall’s 2016 Paris auto show by unveiling the Generation EQ concept and promising 10...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran