Luxury Cars
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Rumblings about a high-riding Jaguar to take on the likes of the SUV models from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz date back close to a decade, but things never got serious until the unveiling of the C-X17 concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show two years ago. At this year’s show, Jaguar will finally unveil a production SUV, one that will go by the name F-Pace and offer an unrivaled breadth of dynamic ability. The F-Pace will stand out from the crowd thanks to its lightweight construction. That construction is based around Jaguar Land Rover’s aluminum-intensive iQ[Al] platform that features...
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Mercedes-Benz V-Class Gets Sporty AMG Line PackageThe Mercedes-Benz V-Class is sold here in the United States as a commercial vehicle known as the Metris, but in other markets it’s positioned as a plush people carrier aimed at high-end transport services and large families. That’s why the V-Class is fitted with an interior that...
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2016 BMW X1 Priced From $35,795BMW’s second-generation X1 compact crossover goes on sale this fall as a 2016 model and with starting price of $35,795, including a $995 destination charge. That’s up a substantial $3,945 on the starting price of the outgoing model, though it should be noted that xDrive all-wheel-drive...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Teased AgainThe Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe is one of our favorite cars, particularly in high-performance Mercedes-AMG tune. It was one of the most interesting and attractive debuts of 2014, and soon it will be joined by a convertible variant, new teasers of which were released overnight. Having already...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Spy ShotsMercedes-Benz is working on a mid-cycle update for its SL-Class, and that means all the separate variants including the high-performance Mercedes-AMG offerings are also due to be updated. Today we have the first spy shots of the updated Mercedes-AMG SL63. The updated SL arrives next year, as a 2017...
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2016 Porsche 911 Carrera Spy Shots And VideoThe current Porsche 911, the Type 991, made its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show and hit the market shortly after as a 2012 model. This means we’re approaching the halfway point in the car’s life cycle, and right on cue prototypes for an updated version, the Type 991.2, have been...
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It's fair if some members of the Aston Martin Owners Club happen to feel Kahn Design’s WB12 Vengeance is the very definition of messing with perfection. One group that decidedly doesn't feel that way? The leadership at Aston Martin. Because Kahn Design's new coachbuilding business—which initially took aim at Land Rover's Defender—has the full blessing of the iconic sports car brand. In fact, the automaker is even delivering the donor chassis directly. The WB12 Vengeance is based on the Aston Martin DB9, and in re-imagining the car firm founder Afzal Kahn sought to substitute...
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Hits The ‘Ring: VideoAlfa Romeo is still fine tuning its Giulia sedan ahead of the car’s market launch later this year (early next year for American readers), and here we see one of the more advanced prototypes testing at the Nürburgring race track in Germany. ALSO SEE: 2016 Chevy Camaro Priced From $26,695...
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Three Quarters Of Volvo XC90 Buyers Opt For Range-Topping Inscription TrimWhen it first unveiled its second-generation XC90 a year ago, Volvo said it would be going after premium buyers, those that normally shopped at brands like Audi and BMW. This was made clear when Volvo announced at the market debut that prices would start just under $50k, close to where similar...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Details Released Ahead Of Frankfurt Debut: VideoMercedes today released details, pictures, and a cool video of the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, and it appears to be a finely tuned beast. As expected, the hot compact coupe, which will be released next summer, will be offered in standard and S models. The Mercedes-AMG twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter...
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Compare And Contrast The New C-Class Coupe To The Upcoming C63Mercedes-Benz has just revealed its new C-Class Coupe, and soon it will be joined by the high-performance C63 Coupe from Mercedes-AMG. Both cars make their debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 15, but you can see them together already in this official teaser photo. The C63 Coupe is...
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Bugatti Veyron Successor Spied At LAX--Photo UpdateIt’s well known Bugatti is working on a successor to its Veyron. Test mules have been running around secret locations for more than a year, one of the first prototypes was spotted in Germany back in May, and just last week Bugatti released an official teaser video. Now we have what may be our...
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At the Shanghai Auto Show in April, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer alluded to a possible all-electric version of the Rapide four-door and last week he confirmed it to Automotive News (subscription required). Speaking at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this past weekend, Palmer said the car would arrive in two years, boast 800 horsepower and a 200-mile range, and feature all-wheel drive to help tame all those ponies. Palmer also said an electric version of the planned DBX crossover would follow. For Aston Martin, as well as other high-end automakers, stricter emissions and fuel economy...
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‘Audi Sport’ May Become Sub-Brand For Future RS Performance CarsEverybody knows BMW M and Mercedes-AMG, but if you asked the average punter to name the performance division of Audi you’re likely to receive a blank stare or possibly the incorrect answer “RS”. That’s because Audi’s performance cars, many of which wear an RS badge...
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New GS 200t Joins Updated 2016 Lexus GS RangeIt was at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance back in 2011 that we first saw the current Lexus GS. Now, on the eve of this year’s event, Lexus has unveiled an updated version of its mid-size luxury sedan. The updated GS arrives in showrooms later this year, as a 2016 model. We already...
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2016 Lexus LX 570 Gets Revised Look, More TechnologyAfter numerous leaks, Lexus has finally revealed its updated LX 570 which is due in showrooms later this year as a 2016 model. The current LX 570, together with its Toyota Land Cruiser corporate cousin, traces its roots back to the 2008 model year when it was introduced as an all-new model. It...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show PreviewMercedes-Benz’s latest-generation C-Class sedan has been winning accolades—and buyers’ hearts—all over the globe since arriving on the scene last year. Now the handsome looks, plush interior and impeccable engineering have been packaged in an even sexier two-door body. Yes...
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Audi Q6 e-tron Electric SUV To Feature Batteries From LG Chem And Samsung SDIAudi is working on an electric SUV to challenge Tesla Motors’ [NSDQ:TSLA] Model X, and today the German automaker marked a major milestone in the vehicle’s gestation. We are, of course, talking about the Q6 e-tron, which will be previewed in concept form at next month’s Frankfurt...
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Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer has confirmed that the automaker is considering a new supercar; one destined for the road like the One-77 launched earlier this decade rather than the more recent Vulcan track special. Speaking with Auto Express, Palmer said Aston Martin is looking to make a decision on a new supercar by the end of the year but is in no hurry to launch such a car. He said any new supercar, if given the green light, was a long way off. Talk of a new Aston Martin supercar heated up recently when reports emerged claiming famed Formula One designer Adrian Newey, the aerodynamicist...
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Cadillac Plans New Model Blitz, Separate Financial Reports To GMSince taking over the reins at Cadillac two years ago, Audi veteran Johan de Nysschen has set about distinguishing the brand from its General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] parent by moving its headquarters to Manhattan, turning it into a separate business unit and convincing its dealers to avoid...
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2017 Bentley Bentayga Leaked In Scale Model FormBentley’s new Bentayga isn’t due for an official reveal until next month’s 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, but photos of a scale model that appears legitimate provide an early glimpse. Prototypes for the new SUV already leave little to the imagination but the scale model reveals for the...
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Hyundai Vision G Concept Previews Larger, More Luxurious Genesis CoupeAbout a month ago we told you Hyundai would be bringing a new concept car code-named HCD-16 to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and that this concept would be in the form of a large, luxurious coupe. Well, Hyundai has now revealed the concept, whose name is Vision G, and according to the...
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Infiniti Confirms Q30, QX30 And Redesigned Q60 Coupe For 2017 Model YearIt’s been a quiet year for Infiniti, with the only significant news being a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine being added to the Q50, a longer wheelbase being fitted to the QX50, and a limited edition Signature Edition model being added to the QX80. Next year, however, the...
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Lexus Bringing Two Updated Models To Pebble Beach ConcoursLexus has confirmed plans to unveil two updated models at this week’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance without going into detail over the identity of the vehicles. The reveal will take place Thursday, August 13, at 7 p.m. PDT, and we already have a pretty good idea as to what is coming...
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