Luxury Cars
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Pirelli seems to be keen on finding ways to not only re-imagine what its tires are capable of, but where it can infuse its technology outside of the car world. Hot on the heels of Pirelli’s colored, talking tires, the tire manufacturer has decided to try its hand at tackling the slopes with a set or rubber infused skis. Pirelli and Blossom Skis decided to tackle the task of minimizing vibration from skis. As a result, Pirelli infused a layer of rubber into the skis, which resulted in a 60 percent reduction in vibration along the way. Despite their birthplace, we wouldn’t expect...
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Infiniti will preview next QX80 at 2017 New York auto showInfiniti’s habit of bombarding us with concepts shows no sign of abating, with the automaker on Saturday confirming the new QX80 Monograph SUV concept for this month’s 2017 New York auto show. We're hopeful this isn't a April Fools' prank as Infiniti's SUV lineup is definitely in need...
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Mercedes-Benz: What’s new for 2017Mercedes-Benz has one of the biggest lineups of any automaker on the planet. It may even be the biggest if you include the various commercial vehicles that also wear the famous three-pointed star. In the United States, the lineup isn’t as large as in other regions but there’s still a...
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2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country first drive review: the wagon Americans should wantAmericans have made it clear. We don't like wagons anymore and haven't for quite some time. That makes it hard for automakers to justify building them despite enthusiasts screaming and running with pitchforks. This, of course, presents a problem for an automaker like Volvo, whose history is tied to...
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2018 BMW 2-Series Active Tourer spy shotsBMW sells a frumpy, front-wheel-drive minivan known as the 2-Series Active Tourer in some markets. (There’s also a seven-seat version known as the 2-Series Gran Tourer.) The vehicle made its debut in 2014 and was originally pegged for sale in the United States, though BMW’s local...
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2017 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar first drive review: the 365-day sports carsEveryone has a parent or friend's parent who owned a Volvo. Why? Because the cars are known for being sensible and safe, and that's what you buy when you have a family. But today, there are Volvos available in Cyan Racing Blue with a little blue badge, and these aren't the sensible Volvos you...
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Some of Mercedes-Benz’s mid-cycle updates for the S-Class have been revealed in a series of leaked shots. The shots, and others like it posted to the website SaudiShift, reveal the subtle visual tweaks the updated S-Class will wear. The tweaks include a more streamlined front bumper with a new chrome element spanning the width of the car’s face. The grille slats also feature a new design and the internals of the headlights are also new. The latter incorporates matrix LED technology referred to as Multibeam LEDs by Mercedes. The changes are even more subtle at the rear and consist...
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Report: Mercedes-AMG forecasts banner year aheadMercedes-AMG is expecting another year of growth in 2017 as new, money-printing AMG vehicles reach dealerships, according to a report in Automotive News (subscription required). Though the overall outlook is good, Adam Chamberlain, vice president of sales for Mercedes-Benz USA, stated the growth...
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Toyota wants to foster 'Lexus envy'Lexus, despite its durable quality and customer service achievements, has never quite captured the cachet its German rivals have held for so long. However, that may soon change as the Toyota luxury brand is working tirelessly to create “Lexus envy.” Automotive News (subscription...
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2018 Acura TLX will boast new look, techThe Acura TLX is a safe choice for buyers looking for a small 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 coming for the 2018 model year. A teaser released ahead of the car’s debut next...
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More details on SVO-enhanced Land Rover DiscoveryJaguar Land Rover’s in-house tuner SVO has already brought us the brilliant Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR. But building high-performance vehicles isn’t solely what SVO is about. SVO is also looking at developing ultimate off-roaders wearing “SVX” badges, the first of...
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Lincoln debuts advanced head-up display for 2017 ContinentalThe Lincoln Motor Company wants its drivers to keep their hands on the wheel. One way Ford's luxury brand is aiming to accomplish that goal is with a new, enhanced head-up display. In fact, Lincoln is claiming it has scored a benchmark with its all-new head-up display for the 2017 Continental...
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No, you’re not looking at a new Bentley or Rolls-Royce in the works. Rather, this stubby, high-sided sedan is the next presidential limo for the Russian state. Referred to as Project Kortezh, the sedan is the result of Russia’s request for a locally-developed car to transport dignitaries, including current President Vladimir Putin. Three other vehicles are being developed as part of Project Kortezh; a long-wheelbase sedan, an SUV and a van. Early concepts for the four vehicles were presented in 2014 (shown below). Our spy shots of a prototype reveal that the production version of...
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2017 Bugatti Chiron first drive review: The king of the exoticsWhen a Bugatti Chiron fires up, the sound it produces is loud—surprisingly, dramatically, crazy loud, even while idling at a mellow 650 rpm. Sixteen cylinders, eight liters, four turbochargers and six exhaust pipes can do that. But if you’re lucky enough to be manning the driver's seat...
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Can you spot the Bentley in this gigantic image?Remember that time when Bentley created an amazing Gigapixel image to show off one of its sedans? The British automaker used San Francisco and the Golden Gate bridge as the setting for a unique photographic experience, wherein you could start from far away and zoom in seemingly impossibly close yet...
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Ferrari celebrates 70th anniversary with limited-edition Hublot watchFerrari has 70 on its mind. To celebrate its 70th birthday, the Italian supercar maker is offering 70 historic liveries for each of its five models, meaning up to 350 cars can be in the program. Now, Ferrari has tapped its longtime watchmaking partner, Hublot, to create something extra special to...
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Porsche: What's new for 2017Porsche’s lineup may be small, but the automaker keeps things interesting with the many model variants it has an offer. It’s a formula that seems to be working as Porsche raked in 238,000 deliveries in 2016—a remarkable figure when you consider that the automaker operates in the...
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Coupe spy shotsMercedes-Benz’s GLC Coupe is set to receive the full-force AMG treatment. The slinky coupe-like SUV already comes in GLC43 flavor, but our latest spy shots reveal a prototype for what’s destined to be a GLC63 Coupe. Signature AMG elements include the protruding grille, aggressive aero...
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Late last year we learned that Audi Sport, the new name for Audi’s Quattro performance division, will be bringing out as many as eight new models by the end of 2018. One of these is the new RS 5 that debuted during this month’s 2017 Geneva auto show. Most of the others will be high-riding models, Audi Sport boss Stephan Winkelmann has since revealed to Car and Driver. “We don’t have a big lineup,” he said. “The right cars means having them in segments that are growing... therefore a [crossover] shift is due; we are working on it, and you will see it...
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Polestar's future will be electrified, and it's nearly hereIf you want what is about to become a retro Polestar without a hybrid powertrain, or electric-only powertrain, you better buy the new 2017 S60 or V60 Polestar, quick. Henrik Fries, vice president of product strategy and R&D for Volvo's Polestar division told Motor Authority on Monday at a media...
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Porsche profit per car totaled $17,250 in 2016, could go higher with digital servicesPorsche delivered 238,000 cars in 2016 and banked 3.9 billion euros (approximately $4.1 billion) in operating profit. That works out to roughly $17,250 in operating profit per car, up 9 percent on 2015's results. BMW and Mercedes-Benz are looking at around $5,000 per car. Ferrari, meanwhile, can...
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2019 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet spy shotsMercedes-Benz will soon unveil an updated version of the S-Class sedan. The updates are part of the car’s mid-cycle update and will include a number of visual tweaks plus an overhaul of the powertrains. Shortly after the updated S-Class sedan makes its debut, similar updates will filter...
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Aston Martin Rapide to ditch V-12, go electric-only route in 2018It was at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show that Aston Martin launched its current Rapide. The stylish super sedan has only been offered with a V-12 ever since, but from 2018 it will only be offered with an electric powertrain. The information was confirmed to Motoring by Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer...
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BMW to launch 40 new or updated models in next 2 yearsHaving lost the luxury car sales race to Mercedes-Benz in 2016, BMW is planning an aggressive roll-out of new products over the next two years to claw its way back to the top spot. In a press conference held Tuesday in Munich, Germany to outline its financial results, BMW’s CEO Harald...
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