Luxury Cars
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Porsche has its updated 911 range on show at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the first time the cars have been shown on local soil. At present we only have the base Carrera plus the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and Targa 4 (there isn’t a rear-wheel-drive Targa), but there will be numerous other updated 911 variants revealed over the coming year. It’s the updated Targa 4 that’s the feature of our live shots gallery. The current Targa 4 was all-new for the 2014 model year. The arrival of this updated version coincides with Porsche’s mid-cycle update for the entire...
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2016 Cadillac CTS-V Visits Jay Leno’s Garage: VideoThe 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is a serious performance machine, as Jay Leno discovered while filming the latest episode of his online series Jay Leno’s Garage. On hand to help present the car was Cadillac chief engineer David Leone. ALSO SEE: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia First U.S. Specs: Live Photos And...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Gets Svelte New Look, Nine-Speed Gearbox: VideoPhotos of Mercedes-Benz’s updated SL hit the web last week so we already know about the cosmetic changes made to the car, which feature primarily at the front. Now, however, the car has made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and we have all the juicy details to tell you. CHECK OUT: 2016...
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Mercedes-AMG To Start New Engine Production Line To Meet DemandStrong demand for its high-performance cars has forced Mercedes-AMG to open up a new production line for engines. Currently, the official Mercedes-Benz tuner produces all of its V-8 and V-12 engines at its main facility in Affalterbach, Germany, but from February 2016 all V-12s will be built at a...
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2017 Cadillac XT5 previewThe Cadillac XT5 aims to face the heart of the luxury market even more directly than the SRX it replaces; yet it's already a familiar face to loyal readers as it's been one of worst-kept secrets of the year. A completely undisguised version was spotted during an official photo shoot in busy...
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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible Preview: VideoWhere Nissan failed with the Murano CrossCabriolet, might Land Rover succeed with a convertible version of its Range Rover Evoque? We’ll get the chance to find out the answer to that very question in the coming years as the British automaker is launching a new Range Rover Evoque Convertible...
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The premium compact class is currently dominated by German brands Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, but that situation will soon change as Infiniti is about to join the fray with two new models: the Q30 and QX30. We’ve already seen the Q30 hatchback and now Infiniti has revealed a QX30 crossover. ALSO SEE: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia First U.S. Specs Revealed The QX30 made its world debut this week at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show and sails into showrooms in the second quarter of next year, as a 2017 model. Production will be handled at a Nissan plant located in the United Kingdom, with the car...
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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia First U.S. Specs: Live Photos And VideoWe’ve written extensively about Alfa Romeo’s new Giulia sedan but now, finally, we have the specifications for the United States—coinciding with the Los Angeles Auto Show, this week. First and foremost, Alfa Romeo has confirmed that the Giulia will reach local showrooms late in...
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2017 Jaguar XE previewThe 2017 Jaguar XE may have been unveiled in Europe over a year ago—and already shown here in the United States—but it's still not going to be in local showrooms until next year. So, understandably, Jaguar has teasingly taken its time filling in some of the details. Now, at this week's...
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2016 BMW M4 GTS priced from $134,200BMW’s new M4 GTS has already been shown to the public but the first appearance in the United States is at this week’s 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. If you’re interested, be prepared to pony up $134,200, which includes a $995 destination charge. That may seem steep but recall that...
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2017 Audi R8 Spyder Spy ShotsThese are our latest spy shots of the second-generation R8 Spyder from Audi. The coupe made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show back in March and we suspect the convertible will debut at the Swiss show in 2016. A debut at this month’s Frankfurt Auto Show is also a possibility. It was at the...
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Jaguar XJR Meets The XJR-9 LM Under Silverstone Lights: VideoIn 1988, race car driver Andy Wallace took the top spot at Le Mans. He did so in the Silkcut-liveried Jaguar XJR-9 LM. Since then, that car has become an iconic machine and is instantly recognizable in its purple, yellow, and white paint scheme. The car was built by Tom Walkinshaw Racing, and it's...
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Lincoln today introduced a major update for the 2017 MKZ mid-size sedan, highlighted by a new grille from the Continental Concept car and a new 400-horsepower twin-turbocharged V-6. Most noticeable is the look. The MKZ, which is scheduled to go on sale next summer, will be the first vehicle to get the brand's new corporate face. The trapezoidal grille features the Lincoln badge in the center, and that shape is reflected in the grille mesh. Also new are adaptive LED headlights, different 18- and 19-inch wheel designs, and a revised lower rear apron. ALSO SEE: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Lands In...
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BMW Unveils Shadow Sport Special Edition i3Yesterday, BMW unveiled the latest entry to its electric car lineup, via live-streaming site Periscope, ahead of this week's 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. Limited to just 50 units in the United States, the i3 Shadow Sport special edition model will feature more aggressive suspension settings, Fluid...
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David Beckham-Owned Range Rover Sport Heads To AuctionAre you a football fan? No I don't mean the version we play here in the States, but rather the version enjoyed by the rest of the world. If so, you probably have one of two opinions of David Beckham. You love him because he was a great player, or you hate him because he helped beat your favorite...
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2017 Bentley Bentayga First Edition Lands In L.A.It's not as if the 2017 Bentley Bentayga lacks exclusivity—annual production of the $229,100 SUV won't exceed a couple thousand. But for buyers who want an even rarer Bentayga, Bentley unveiled a limited run dubbed the First Edition at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood, California...
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Purists Rejoice: The 2017 Jaguar XE Will Get A Manual OptionIt's a bit disheartening to think that the fact a slick sport sedan like the Jaguar XE will come with a manual option is news—but that doesn't make it any less welcome. At this point, it appears the six-speed stick will only be offered on models with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder...
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2017 Genesis G80 spy shotsHyundai recently confirmed it was launching a new luxury brand under the Genesis name, which by the end of the decade will have six distinct models. These models will feature names consisting of a capital G and a number, 90, 80 or 70 etc., representing their positioning in the lineup, with the...
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About a month ago we learned that the automaker formerly known as Fisker, which now operates under the control of Chinese parent Wanxiang, had changed its name to Karma. This, of course, is the same name Fisker used for its extended-range electric sedan, which Karma plans to start selling in updated form sometime next year. We now know what some of the updates will be. Karma has confirmed it signed an agreement with BMW to source powertrain components. Few specifics have been revealed but we know some of the components will include BMW’s high-voltage battery charging systems as well as...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Leaked Ahead Of Los Angeles Auto ShowThough it isn’t due to be revealed until November 18 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the first photos and details for Mercedes-Benz's updated SL range have surfaced. As expected, the luxurious two-seater convertible packs a heavily revised front end that makes it look rather elegant, as opposed...
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Audi Prices 2016 S8 Plus From $115,825, RS 7 Performance From $129,925It was only yesterday that Audi confirmed the new S8 Plus and RS 7 Performance models for sale in the United States, and now we have the all-important pricing details. The S8 Plus starts at $115,825 while the RS 7 Performance will set you back $129,925. Both prices include a $925 destination...
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2017 Infiniti QX30 Spied Almost Completely UndisguisedIt’s been known for some time that Infiniti was planning a crossover version of its recently revealed Q30 compact hatch, with Infiniti even unveiling a concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show that looked virtually production ready. Now we have spy shots showing an almost completely undisguised...
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Volvo Trademarks C40 And C60 NamesTrademarks for the C40 and C60 names registered by Volvo hint at new coupe or convertible models from the Swedish automaker. Volvo registered the trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 5 for use on land motor vehicles. A trademark for C90 was registered by Volvo...
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2016 Audi RS 7 Performance And S8 Plus Confirmed For Los Angeles Auto ShowAudi’s lineup is expanding with several new performance offerings that we’ll see for the first time on local soil at next week’s 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. They form part of the recently announced Audi Sport performance division and include the new S4, RS 7 Performance, S8 Plus...
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