Luxury Cars
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Earlier this month we brought you the first details on a new BMW diesel engine equipped with four turbochargers. BMW has finally released full details on the engine which makes its debut in the 7-Series flagship sedan. It was only in 2012 that BMW unveiled a triple-turbocharged diesel engine that delivered 381 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque. Clearly in BMW’s book more is better so now we have a quad-turbocharged diesel engine. Like its predecessor, the new engine is an inline-6 with a displacement of 3.0 liters. Peak output stands at 394 hp and 560 lb-ft, making this the most...
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2017 BMW 2-Series previewBMW is overhauling the powertrain lineup in its 2-Series range for the 2017 model year. The coupes and convertibles adopt the latest versions of the automaker’s 4- and 6-cylinder engines and in the process benefit from performance and efficiency gains. The cars also adopt new badges to denote...
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German court turns off Mercedes' Airscarf over patent disputeMercedes-Benz has been banned from selling convertibles and roadsters equipped with its innovative Airscarf system in its home market of Germany over a decades-old patent dispute. The German Federal Court of Justice says Mercedes' dealerships must disable the system on new cars being sold in...
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Volvo offering hefty discount on 345-horsepower S60, V60 PolestarsLooking for sensible performance? Volvo could make your decision a little easier by offering a hefty discount worth up to $7,500 off of its sport-oriented S60 and V60 Polestar models. Don't go into your local Volvo dealer looking for great deals on the updated 2017 S60 and V60 Polestar, which...
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Ferrari opens its museum to everyone... onlineIf you're a Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] enthusiast, you can now save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on an airplane ticket, train tickets, hotel rooms, and all the pasta you can eat: The Ferrari Museum has been added to Google Maps' StreetView. This means anyone with an Internet connection at their...
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Jaguar believes F-Pace will set the sales pace for the brandTo say that Jaguar is excited to bring its new F-Pace crossover to market would be an understatement. The British brand expects the new raised-up ride to be its top selling model once it arrives in dealer showrooms. Why's that? Well the 25,000 pre-orders that have lead to a six-month waiting list...
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Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to be hosted by the British sports car manufacturer at a handful of exclusive events worldwide this year—for a price. The events are designed to give fans a more insider experience centered around Aston Martin's lineup. The flagship program is in August, when Aston Martin will meet guests at its Southern Hemisphere Proving Ground in New Zealand for an ice driving experience. The event will include the automaker's new DB11, marking the first time the vehicle has been driven in the Asia-Pacific market. Aston Martin hasn't...
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Will BMW's new flagship be an electric car?Tesla is currently igniting the hearts and wallets of a portion of the car-buying public that is interested in putting an electric vehicle in their garage or driveway. Those are car buyers that the traditional automakers are paying close attention to, or should be if they're not. Germany's three...
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Audi to launch at least 1 electrified car per year from 2018In its annual general meeting held today in Ingolstadt, Germany, Audi outlined two key areas of focus for the future: electrification and digitization. No doubt spurred on by the emissions cheating scandal Audi is embroiled in together with its Volkswagen Group parent, the automaker is accelerating...
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FCA trademarks Kamal name, might use it for Alfa Romeo SUVThe folks at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] have been busy at the trademark office. Though the automaker has yet to trademark the name for the upcoming Stelvio SUV, the brand has added the name Kamal into the mix. It's a moniker that will likely be applied to the growing lineup of Alfa Romeo...
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Volvo starts in-car delivery serviceFollowing the successful trial of a new in-car delivery service, Volvo is ready to now offer it to customers. The service provides a delivery person with location information for the package owner’s car and a code that provides one-time access. It means a package can be left secure in the car...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 Wagon spy shotsMercedes-AMG just introduced its new E43 at the 2016 New York Auto Show, but there’s a faster, more powerful version of the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class being worked on by the Affalterbach tuner’s engineers. We’re talking about the new E63, which has just been spotted in its Wagon...
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Hyundai’s new luxury brand Genesis will offer plug-in hybrid models. The information was confirmed to Automotive News (subscription required) by Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski. The news doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering Hyundai and its sister brand Kia already offer plug-in hybrid models. Hyundai sees hybrids as important step before arrival of fuel cells Zuchowski explained that alternative powertrains were important for the luxury market and that plug-in hybrid technology was a good bridge between conventional powertrains and, according to him, the...
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Watch the Lexus LC take on a fighter jetLexus' new LC coming early next year is bound to be pretty fast, but racing a fighter jet? That may put the two-door luxury coupe out of its element. In this video/commercial released by Lexus' Spanish distributor, a bright red LC 500 piloted by actress Mar Saura takes on an F-18 fighter...
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Lexus LX 570 convertible shows up at Dubai dealershipA convertible version of the 2016 Lexus LX 570 has shown up at a dealership in Dubai. According to its listing on UAE Sale, the vehicle is priced at approximately $353,000 and has zero miles on its odometer. ALSO SEE: Pagani Huayra BC lands in U.S., sounds mean It’s not clear what company...
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Italian police get their hands on Alfa Romeo’s Giulia QuadrifoglioAlfa Romeo’s long-awaited Giulia entered production a few weeks ago and one of the first to get their hands on the svelte sedan is Italy’s famous Carabinieri. The Italian police force is no stranger to impressive cars. Though nothing on the scale of the police cars officers in Dubai...
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2017 Porsche 911 first drive reviewThe Porsche 911 isn’t just a car. It’s car history, one of the foundation garments on the body of work that includes everything from the Model T to the Beetle to the Corvette. Catch us on the right day and we'd argue the 911 is one of the cars mankind will be measured by, if there's...
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Report: BMW working on Audi A1 rivalBMW could be working on a new model positioned below its compact 1-Series Hatchback. The information was first reported by Motor.es, which also claims a reveal could take place as soon as the second half of 2017, which hints at a debut at that year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. The new car would be...
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Have you ever wanted to have your lobster and champagne while sitting feet from your favorite bit of precious metal? You might be able to pull off that feat at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, but that only happens once a year. Now, you can get your culinary and classic machine fix every weekend if you head over to the new Miami SuperCar Rooms. The brainchild of London Motor Museum founder Elo, this new dining space in Miami brings together extremely gorgeous automotive icons with high-end food, a potentially open bar, and the right music for a Miami dining experience. That music? It's...
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Jaguar challenges fans to beat F1 star Romain Grosjean in an XFJaguar is about to set off on a global tour to introduce current and potential customers to its products in over 600 cities, but the biggest draw for motorsport enthusiasts will be the chance to best Formula One racing driver Romain Grosjean on an agility course that utilizes innovative smart...
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Country club racetracks evolving to offer more than just track timeWe’re all pretty familiar with the concept of the country club racetrack. Starting about a decade ago these members-only tracks started popping up across the country. Instead of golfing, they offered racetrack facilities where well-heeled members could take their toys to do some unfettered...
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Bentley offers Bentayga owners Apple Watch appBentley has released a new app for the Apple Watch that will allow back seat passengers to have control over a number of in-vehicle functions form their wrists. The app will allow passengers in the new Bentayga to control the vehicle's seats, audio systems, and climate control, via the vehicle's...
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Lincoln adds approach detection system to new ContinentalLincoln says its new approach detection feature in the 2017 Continental flagship sedan will do more than just turn on the lights when the key fob gets near the vehicle. Instead, it essentially throws out a welcome mat, something Lincoln says is designed to remind owners of checking into a high-end...
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2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e first drive reviewThe 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e—that’s the new plug-in hybrid version of the X5 sport-utility vehicle—is going to draw you in with its numbers: 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds; 14 miles in all-electric mode; 24 mpg combined. The numbers add up to an alluring (and image-greening) idea: that you...
Bengt Halvorson