Luxury Cars
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These are the latest spy shots and video of prototypes for Maserati’s upcoming SUV, the Levante, which will enter production in the coming months and—hopefully—go on sale before the year is out, as a 2017 model. Earlier shots showed a test mule but now the Levante is wearing a completed body, albeit one that’s still heavily camouflaged. The test mule confirmed that Maserati was sticking with its own platform for the Levante rather than relying on Jeep Grand Cherokee running gear, as originally planned. Unfortunately, the change meant Maserati had to delay the launch by...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet TeasedMercedes-Benz’s latest C-Class is a major leap in performance, dynamics and styling over the outgoing generation so it’s not surprising that execs are planning to add more models to the range. One of these is a new convertible that Mercedes has teased ahead of a likely debut at next...
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2017 BMW M760i xDrive V12 Excellence: A Sleeper Super SedanBMW recently unveiled an M Performance version of its 7-Series flagship that came with a V-12 engine and an M760i xDrive title. It also came with a sporty body kit and a host of M-badged performance upgrades. However, BMW understands that some, slightly more conservative buyers may desire the...
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Kahn Design’s WB12 Vengeance Set For 2016 Geneva Motor ShowIf you have a penchant for Aston Martins but wished the cars had a bit more aggression to take on the sharp look of the latest Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] and Lamborghini models, British coachbuilder and vehicle customizer Kahn Design is coming out with something that might shock and surprise you—in...
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BMW 7-Series Gets V-12-Powered M Performance ModelBMW has just unveiled an Alpina-tuned version of its all-new, sixth-generation 7-Series. The car is the BMW Alpina B7 xDrive and thanks to a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 it delivers as much as 600 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Incredibly, BMW has now announced a second 7-Series...
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Infiniti Launches Red Sport Performance Trim: Live PhotosInfiniti recently announced a new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine whose first application is in the Q50 sedan. The engine, part of a new VR series, will eventually make its way across most of the Infiniti lineup, and in its most potent guise—at least for now—will be offered in a...
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Florida’s Cigarette Racing, manufacturer of some of the world’s fastest boats, has revealed a new racing boat inspired by the Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car. This is the sixth-consecutive year of the partnership between Cigarette Racing and Mercedes-AMG, and the duo’s latest creation may just be the most extreme yet. ALSO SEE: Complete 'Top Gear' Cast Revealed, Includes Chris Harris, Sabine Schmitz & Eddie Jordan The new boat is called the 41’ SD GT3, and it’s described as the most powerful open performance boat ever produced by Cigarette Racing. Out back sit a...
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2017 Cadillac XT5 Priced from $39,990Cadillac has released pricing for its all-new 2017 XT5 crossover. The XT5, which replaces the SRX in Cadillac's lineup, will start at $39,990 when it goes on sale in April. That figure includes a $995 destination charge and puts the XT5 a couple thousand dollars less than its main competitors, the...
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Bentley Prepping Beluga Spec Mulsanne SpeedLast year, Bentley offered up a visually boosted version of its Flying Spur. It was called the Beluga Specification, and that whale of a name highlighted that this Flying Spur had some grand styling options. The exterior and interior were reworked with Mulliner-provided bits. Bentley stated that...
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First Rolls-Royce Dawn In North America Sells For $750KDespite only a very small percentage of people actually being able to afford it, the Rolls-Royce Dawn turned out to be one of the surprise stars of the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show where scores of fans lined up to take photos with it. The luxurious convertible doesn’t start deliveries until April...
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Next Cadillac Escalade To Be More Sophisticated But Keep Body-On-Frame ConstructionCadillac’s Escalade is big and brash and that’s exactly what its customers are demanding. Those customers are also happy that the vehicle features body-on-frame construction, as opposed to car-like unibody construction many rival full-size luxury SUVs rely on. These attributes...
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Alfa Romeo Denies Claim Giulia Delay Due To Failed Crash TestsLast week, Automotive News came out with a report claiming the reason for the delay in bringing the new Giulia to the market was because the car had failed multiple internal crash tests. The report was based on information from “supplier sources” and provided an explanation for why Alfa...
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For BMW fans lamenting the automaker’s decision not to build an M7, take solace in the fact that semi-official tuner Alpina, which has been making BMWs go faster for more than 50 years now, offers up a genuine alternative in the form of the B7 xDrive. Now a new generation of the BMW Alpina B7 xDrive has arrived. The car is set to go on sale in September, as a 2017 model, and we’ll get our first look at it during next month's 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The current B7 xDrive, with its 540 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque, is certainly no slouch. However, with...
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Bentley Studying Electric CarNext year will see the launch of Bentley’s first hybrid, a gasoline-electric version of the Bentayga SUV, but the British automaker best known for its ultra-luxurious, high-performance cars is already looking at an all-electric car. The information was confirmed to Drive by Bentley chief...
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2016 Audi RS 7 Performance and S8 Plus first drive reviewIt wasn't that long ago that 300 horsepower was exceptional, 400 was the domain of Corvettes, and 500 was reserved for supercars. Then we saw a 662-horsepower Mustang and 707-horsepower Hellcats, and soon the 600-horsepower club had double-digit members. Add two more cars to that club for the 2016...
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Bentley Boss Says Second SUV Might Get EXP 10 Speed 6’s Sexy StylingBentley has just launched its first SUV in the form of the 2017 Bentayga, but the automaker is already looking at launching a second to tap into strong demand for high-riding vehicles as well as counter rival offerings from the likes of Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce and even fellow Volkswagen Group...
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Bentley Shows Off New Mulliner Options With Flying SpurMulliner is the arm of Bentley that's responsible for making dreams come true...to those who already have the means to make such things happen. It's the bespoke customization department for Bentley, and it's been offering up seriously luxurious options on already seriously luxurious vehicles. Now...
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2016 Hyundai Genesis, Kevin Hart star in Super Bowl 50 spotWith Hyundai the official sponsor of Super Bowl 50, it’s understandable that the automaker would have more than one costly spot running during the game. We’ve already seen Hyundai’s spot for the 2017 Elantra and now we have our first look at a spot for the 2016 Genesis...
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It’s bad enough that Audi doesn’t offer its RS Q3 in the United States. Now, to add insult to injury, the automaker is launching an even more potent variant that dons the “Performance” labeling. Joining the RS 6 and RS 7 Performance models unveiled last year is the new RS Q3 Performance. Instead of a standard 340 horsepower, this one gets 367 hp. It also has a generous 343 pound-feet of torque available. This enables the RS Q3 Performance to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 167 mph. The standard RS Q3 needs 4.8 seconds to reach 62 mph...
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Aston Martin DB9 Final Drive: 2016 GT Variant A Fitting Way To Say GoodbyeNo... I'm not the one saying goodbye here, sorry to disappoint you. It's the Aston Martin DB9 that is bowing out. That's not a sad statement either, as its departure opens the door for a more modern and wonderful replacement. Aston Martin has been producing the DB9 from 2004 all the way up through...
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Koenigsegg Designs The World's Most Expensive Car KeyThe key fob for a number of high-end vehicles can often cause a bit of a stir. That's because there's potentially big money being spent on these optional extras. Go price out a Porsche and you can get a key made that looks like your very vehicle. Buy an Aston Martin and you'll be starting your car...
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Cadillac Unlikely To Renew ELRCadillac’s Converj concept, unveiled in early 2009 during the height of the global financial crisis, was meant to be a way of sexing up the extended-range electric car technology offered in the much more mundane Chevrolet Volt, whose platform it borrowed. The concept had an extreme...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet Spy ShotsA new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet is set to debut this year, and arriving alongside the car will be two performance-oriented versions developed by Mercedes-AMG. One will be the V-6-equipped C43 Cabriolet we spied yesterday and another will be this V-8 powered C63 Cabriolet range-topper...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet Spy ShotsMercedes-Benz’s C-Class range is about to spawn a convertible for the first time, or Cabriolet as the German automaker refers to it. And along with the regular car, there will be a couple of performance-oriented models developed by Mercedes-AMG. One of these will be a new C63 Cabriolet, which...
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