Luxury Cars
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The Cadillac CTS-V has long been a favorite of enthusiasts who know what a real driver’s car is—and at a real sweetheart of a price for what you get. Sure, it had its rough edges. But it was great. Now, the ATS-V steps in to take up that mantle—and to carry it forward. Packing 455 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque, the new ATS-V takes a step back from the CTS-V’s 556-hp output, but it also does it with a twin-turbocharged V-6 instead of a supercharged V-8. Zero to 60 mph? 3.9 seconds. Top speed? More than 185 mph. ALSO SEE: 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Rocks...
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Audi A7 h-tron quattro Fuel Cell Concept Debuts In L.A.It was back in June that we first learned Audi was working on a version of its A7 powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. Today, at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, the German automaker presented its A7 fuel cell vehicle which has been labeled the A7 h-tron quattro. Though still a concept, the vehicle...
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2015.5 Volvo V60 Cross Country: Pricing Announced At L.A. Auto Show DebutVolvo revealed its all-new V60 Cross Country earlier this month, with a release of pictures and specs; but now it's been priced, at its official U.S. debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The starting price for the V60 Cross Country is just $41,925, which is $1,300 less than the starting price...
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2016 Jaguar F-Type Debuts With All-Wheel Drive And Manual TransmissionJaguar’s F-Type has only been on the scene since the 2014 model year but the vehicle has come in for some substantial updates, which are being introduced for the 2016 F-Type going on sale next spring. The big news is the addition of an all-wheel-drive system, which Jaguar has confirmed will...
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2016 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Debuts At 2014 Los Angeles Auto ShowMercedes-Benz recently confirmed one of the year’s worst-kept secrets: That its Maybach brand is making a return as a new “Mercedes-Maybach” sub-brand specializing in ultra-luxury, similar to how the existing Mercedes-AMG sub-brand specializes in performance. Now, the first...
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Bob Lutz Says V-8-Powered Karma Could Be World’s Fastest SedanBob Lutz and his business partner Gilbert Villereal remain committed to delivering Fisker Karma sedans that have had their extended-range electric drivetrains replaced by good ol’ V-8 engines, in this case the supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 V-8 from the previous Corvette ZR1 supercar. Considering...
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Audi’s forward-looking Prologue concept has finally landed, and it’s bigger and bolder than ever. The stylish coupe doesn’t preview any one particular model currently being developed, but instead showcases a new design language for the entire Audi brand crafted by German designer Marc Lichte, who took over the design reins at Audi late last year. In designing the Prologue, Lichte said he wanted to encapsulate core Audi themes such as sportiness, lightweight design and quattro all‑wheel drive, and present them in the form of a luxurious coupe. Specific models from...
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Lexus Releases More Teasers For RC Convertible-Previewing LF-C2 ConceptLexus has released more teasers for a new concept car appearing this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The concept is called the LF-C2 and it hints at a new convertible Lexus is likely to put into production in the near future. Lexus was already confirmed to be making a world premiere in...
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Mercedes-Benz Shows How Autonomous Cars Will Revolutionize InteriorsMercedes-Benz creates a virtual simulation of the car interior of the future.
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Jaguar Registers ‘EV-Type’ TrademarkIs Jaguar working on an electrified vehicle destined to be called the EV-Type? We can’t be sure but the company has just registered the “EV-Type” trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as a similar registry in Europe. The registration was filed on October 30...
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Bentley Raises The Roof With Flagship Grand Convertible ConceptIs there the demand for an open-air touring car, sized and priced above the Continental GTC and based on the Mulsanne? That’s essentially what Bentley is asking with the new Grand Convertible Concept that it previewed at a studio space in West Hollywood, prior to the start of the Los Angeles...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S first drive reviewIt’s rare that a car aimed so squarely at a competitor does so much so differently and yet comes out with a very similar result. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S is just such a car. How so? Well, first of all, from the styling (look at that rear end), to the performance, to the pricing, the AMG GT...
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Audi will present a new concept car at this week’s 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show to showcase a new design language crafted by Marc Lichte, who took over the design reins at the German automaker late last year. The concept was initially thought to be in the form of a grand four-door coupe, but some teaser sketches revealed over the weekend suggests that it may have just two doors. The teaser sketches were published by Auto Bild, which also reports that Audi has picked the Prologue name for its new concept. The name is certainly apt considering the concept previews Audi’s new design...
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Lincoln Debuts Special Black Label Models And Customer Service ProgramLincoln hopes to create a more upscale buying experience with its Black label service.
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Rolls-Royce Reveals One-Off 'Maharaja' Phantom Drophead CoupeRolls-Royce has revealed a bespoke Phantom Drophead Coupe that was inspired by India’s Golden Age of the Raja. About a century ago, many royals in India purchased unique Rolls-Royce models and this latest bespoke car, dubbed the Maharaja Phantom Drophead Coupe, features elements borrowed from...
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2016 Audi TT U.S. Specs RevealedAudi’s third-generation TT has been with us for almost six months, during which time we’ve had a chance to take a quick spin as well as witness the arrival of the convertible variant. Now, finally, the new TT and TT Roadster are ready for their U.S. debut, which will be taking place...
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2015 Lexus RC Priced From $43,715While the high-performance RC F may have stolen much of the limelight, the Lexus RC's tamer RC 350 variant certainly shouldn’t be overlooked by anyone in the market for a sporty two-door with a bit of luxury. In the U.S. the 2015 RC is available with either a 3.5-liter V-6 in the RC 350 or a...
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Audi Introduces Three-Cylinder Engines With 2014 A1: Forbidden FruitAudi’s smallest car, the A1 subcompact, has been on sale overseas since its launch back in 2010. It’s now received a mid-cycle update, which not only includes some changes to the styling but also the launch of the sporty S1 variant that we saw back at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The...
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The Lamborghini Aventador Roadster is a supremely ridiculous machine. It has a body modeled after a future spaceship we haven't yet built. Power, of which there's plenty, is provided by a 6.5-liter V-12 engine that roars like an angry Kaiju set to do battle somewhere along the Pacific Rim. Finally, the price tag is high enough that you could instead take that money and buy a nice condo in Huntington Beach with enough money left over for a comfortable Lexus LS460. MUST SEE: Meet The Man That Modified The Car For 'Furious 7': Video It's absurd, but in the best ways possible--assuming you want...
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Texas Armored Car Company Literally Stands Behind Its Product: VideoIf you produce a product, I'd have to assume you stand behind your work and your creation. How far would you be willing to go to prove this? Texas Armoring Corporation President and CEO Trent Kimball goes to the extreme to prove that his product is fit for duty. That's because Kimball builds...
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Pagani Launches In China With Trio Of Special Edition HuayrasPagani has established new operations in China and to celebrate the occasion has unveiled a trio of special edition Huayras developed exclusively for the Chinese market. The three special edition Huayras are collectively known as the Dinastia cars, and each is distinct. MUST SEE: Texas Armored Car...
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2015 Maserati Quattroporte And Ghibli Receive UpdatesMaserati’s Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans are still fresh on the market but they’re already receiving their first updates. The changes are being introduced for the 2015 model year and we’ll see them for the first time next week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The most...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Video Road TestGermany doesn’t have a lock on great sport sedans—but it sure has more than its fair share. BMW’s 3-Series has had bragging rights for decades, and the Audi A4 has a strong game. So what about the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class? It’s making a harder sell than ever to win over...
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2016 Audi A6 And A7 U.S. Specs RevealedAudi’s A6 and A7 have just received their respective mid-cycle updates, with the updated cars shown for the first time at the recent 2014 Paris Auto Show. They’re set to make their U.S. debut next week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show but we’ve already got all the details. The...
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