Luxury Cars
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Dutch sports car brand Spyker emerged from bankruptcy last year after forming a partnership with American electric aircraft startup Volta Volaré. At the time, Spyker said it planned to develop cars with electric technology sourced from Volta Volaré but provided no further details. We now have a few extra details thanks to a presentation made by Volta Volaré CEO and founder Paul Peterson at a recent symposium for electric aircraft technology. ALSO SEE: Tesla hasn't actually shown us the Model 3's real interior According to Peterson, Spyker and Volta Volaré plan to...
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Maserati joins the big leagues with new Manhattan showroomMaserati will join a host of other major makes in the luxury segment by having a North American flagship showroom along Midtown Manhattan's burgeoning automotive row. Maserati's new showroom will be located at 639 Eleventh Avenue (at the intersection of West 47th Street in the Hell's Kitchen...
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2017 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar debut with 4-cylinder powerWe’ve been big fans of Volvo’s Polestar-enhanced S60 and V60 ever since the launch two years ago. That’s because the cars are not only incredibly rare—only a few hundred were brought in originally—but they’re also perfect sleepers since to most eyes they look...
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2017 Porsche Panamera spy shots and videoPorsche is almost at the end of development of its second-generation Panamera and the latest prototypes we've spotted are wearing barely any camouflage gear. The new Panamera is expected on the market near the end of the year, most likely as a 2017 model, and this time there will be a new wagon...
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BMW debuts new exclusive 7-Series editionsBMW has taken the wraps off of a pair of new special edition models of its flagship 7-Series sedan: The Solitaire Edition and the Master Class Edition. Just a handful will be built—six examples of the Solitaire and a single Master Class—but the two models are closely linked to each...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon spy shotsMercedes-Benz has already unveiled its next-generation E-Class, albeit so far only in the sedan bodystyle. There are still several variants due such as the high-performance E63 from Mercedes-AMG as well as the new coupe, convertible, long-wheelbase sedan and wagon. It’s the latter that is the...
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Although you can't exactly walk into a Ferrari dealer and place an order for the company's new GTC4 Lusso, you can at least build one virtually. Ferrari has launched a configurator on its website for the company's new FF replacement, the GTC4 Lusso. With four wheel steering, more power, and some styling changes, the GTC4 Lusso represents more than your average nip-and-tuck for the automaker's grand touring 2+2. The configurator lets would-be Ferrari owners sort through a dizzying array of exterior colors, including a number of hues inspired by the automaker's storied past. From there, a host...
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Aston Martin already has 1,400 orders for DB11It’s only been a few weeks since the reveal of Aston Martin’s new DB11 at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show but already the company has managed to rack up 1,400 orders—and that’s before full details have even been released. The information was revealed to The Motor Report by Aston...
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BMW M4 tears through futuristic city landscape: VideoYou’ve already seen the BMW M4 hit the “ultimate racetrack.” Now watch the car tear through a futuristic city landscape on a dedicated track perched high above the hustle and bustle of the traffic below. ALSO SEE: Meet the Audi RS 7 from hell: Video The latest video is from...
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Mercedes-AMG to add 10 more models by year end, launch standalone storesMercedes-AMG’s product onslaught won’t be slowing anytime soon as there are plans for at least 10 more models by year end. The information was confirmed to Automotive News (subscription required) by Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers. "We're going to expand our portfolio to 48 different...
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Jaguar cancels plans for XK successorWhen Jaguar announced in early 2014 that it was ending production of the XK, there was hope we’d see a redesigned model at some point or perhaps even a large, luxurious coupe to challenge Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class Coupe. It seems that with all the growth in demand for SUVs, plus the...
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BMW confirms extra-luxurious, four-seat X7Rather than sit idly by and watch its rivals lure in well-heeled buyers with new luxury SUVs, BMW will join the fray with an extra-exclusive, extra-luxurious version of its upcoming X7 full-size SUV. The X7 will launch on the market in 2018 as a rival to the likes of the Cadillac Escalade...
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The Acura MDX is a luxurious family hauler that offers great space and willing performance. While fuel economy has been decent for a large crossover SUV, it hasn't been thrifty. That's about to change, and it doesn't come at the cost of performance. At the New York International Auto Show, Acura unveiled the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. Utilizing the same system found in the RLX sedan and adapted to the NSX supercar, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid teams a 3.0-liter V-6 with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, a lithium-ion battery pack, and three motors. One of those motors is paired with the...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and GLC43 previewMercedes has a hit on its hands with the GLC-Class crossover SUV. The replacement for the GLK, the GLC has moved to softer lines and a more upscale interior. The result is a quite likeable crossover with refined good looks, a smooth ride, and an elegant cabin. But if one version works, why not...
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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR previewFollowing its world debut in Geneva earlier this month, the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR touched down in the United States at last week’s 2016 New York Auto Show. Available as a coupe or convertible, the F-Type SVR is here just in time for summer, with pricing starting at a very reasonable...
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Mercedes-AMG confirms GLC63, drift mode for new E63Mercedes-AMG had an onslaught of new performance cars on show at this week’s 2016 New York Auto Show. The list included the updated CLA45 and new E43 sedans, the new GLC43 and GLC43 Coupe SUVs, and the stunning C63 Cabriolet. The official tuner to Mercedes-Benz also confirmed in New York that...
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2017 BMW 3-Series GT spy shotsBMW’s latest 3-Series sedan and Sports Wagon recently received their respective mid-cycle updates, which means the various other 3er variants are due to receive some updates of their own in the not too distant future. One of these is the 3-Series Gran Turismo, which was introduced for the...
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Volvo's ultra-luxurious XC90 Excellence priced from $105,895Show up to your local Volvo dealer with a $100,000 check and you'll be able to afford most, but not all, of the automaker's new models. That's because Volvo is introducing an ultra-luxurious model dubbed the XC90 Excellence for 2017. It made its local debut this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show...
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Volvo has announced pricing for its all-new S90 sedan that arrives in showrooms this summer. The Swedish automaker says it has officially opened the ordering banks today for the car, which will initially be available as either the T5 Momentum, at $47,945, or the T6 AWD Momentum, at $53,945. Those figures include a mandatory $995 destination charge. The T5 Momentum utilizes the brand's 250-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder to send power to the front wheels, while the T6 AWD Momentum delivers its turbo and supercharged 4-cylinder's 316 horsepower to all four wheels. If you don't want the base...
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Lexus RX with third-row seats confirmedIts dealers have been clamoring for a crossover SUV with third-row seats for years, but now Lexus has finally confirmed one is coming. Speaking with Automotive News (subscription required), Lexus General Manager Jeff Bracken said a version of the mid-size RX with third-row seats would go on sale in...
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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR says 'ello to North America: Live photos and VideoIt's already made an entrance in other parts of the globe, but now the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR has made its North American debut. If you're interested in seeing this car early, you're going to need to get your butt to New York City. This week's New York Auto Show is providing the launching pad for...
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2017 Acura MDX debuts with new look, NSX-derived hybrid system: Live photos and videoAcura’s popular MDX has gained a new look inside and out for 2017, but the big news is what you can't see: a newly optional hybrid powertrain related to the setup used in the brand’s NSX supercar. Acura bills the vehicle the MDX Sport Hybrid, an obvious nod to its NSX cousin. The...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet debuts in New York: Live photos and videoMercedes-AMG has applied its V-8 treatment to Mercedes-Benz's all-new C-Class Cabriolet to create the C63 Cabriolet. Making its world debut this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show, the handsome droptop offers a choice of engine tunes rated at 469 or 503 horsepower in the C63 and C63 S...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 revealed at New York Auto Show: Live photos and videoSlotting in above the E300 in the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class range is the new, performance-oriented E43 from Mercedes-AMG. Technically referred to as the Mercedes-AMG E43, the car is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine rated at 396 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, the latter of...
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