Luxury Cars
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It's been almost a month since we've heard anything about the BMW X2, but now the bimmerheads at Bimmerpost have what they're calling confirmation from a BMW "insider" that the coupe-y crossover-y small-y thing will be coming soon. In a spate of model proliferation the likes of which the world has never seen--it's BMW's Cambrian explosion--yet another new model is expected to hit the sales floor sometime in 2017 or thereabouts. And it will be riding around on next-gen MINI Paceman bones. That's all pretty much in line with what we already knew about the upcoming X2, in that the UKL platform...
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2015 Mercier-Jones Supercraft Is The Bugatti Veyron Of HovercraftLike the Veyron, this hovercraft is extravagant and (potentially) a record breaker.
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BMW Announces Concept Car, Bike For Villa d’EsteMost leading concours-type events are glamorous, but there's something about Concorso d‘Eleganza Villa d’Este--perhaps Italy's stunning Lake Como backdrop, or maybe it's the occasional appearance of a major automaker touting an edgy, sleek concept vehicle. Hosting the event for the...
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Porsche Boxster And Cayman Get GTS Trim For 2015The latest Porsche Boxster and Cayman are two of the most capable sports cars on the planet. In fact, both have been voted Motor Authority’s Best Car To Buy in recent years. However, never one to rest on its laurels, Porsche has now enhanced both cars by launching more potent...
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2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe First Caddy With 4G LTE Internet, CUEThe next generation of in-car infotainment systems is starting to arrive, and it's 4G internet connectivity. Audi offers it in a range of models, and following Chevy's 4G launch, the all-new 2015 ATS Coupe will be first in Cadillac's range to get the technology. As part of GM's OnStar service, 4G...
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2015 BMW M4 Unleashed On Brands Hatch: VideoBMW has finally released the first video of its new M4 being driven in anger. Behind the wheel is racing driver Andy Priaulx, a European and World Touring Car champion, and he does a great job of putting the M4 through its paces at Brands Hatch in the U.K. There hasn’t been as much excitement...
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Audi looks set to follow its rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz by downsizing to a force-fed engine for the next generation of its RS 4. The current model is powered by a high-revving 4.2-liter V-8, good for 450 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, but Car and Driver is reporting that the next version of the car will feature a downsized turbocharged V-6 engine. BMW has implemented a similar strategy for its latest M3/M4 and Mercedes is doing the same with its next C63 AMG, although the Merc will maintain a V-8 configuration. Cadillac, too, is likely to adopt a turbocharged V-6 for its ATS-V...
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Porsche Makes More Money Per Car Than Audi, Bentley, Or LamborghiniPorsche makes $23,000 per car, the most of any VW Group brand.
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Got A Jaguar F-Type? Now Get The LuggageImagine the horror: You've bought a Jaguar F-Type, and you're ready to take it for that perfect weekend away. But, thanks to its rather small trunk, none of your cases fit. Your significant other will have to carry it on their knees instead, and that's not the most romantic of beginnings to your...
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Dartz Working On New Prombron ‘White Horse’ SUV For ChinaLatvia’s Dartz, a company famous for being the vehicle brand of choice for people with more money than sense, is back with a new product aimed at wannabe dictators and oligarchs, as well as any taste-lacking nouveau riche. Did we mention Kanye West has two? The new product is another variant...
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New Details On The Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz E-ClassMercedes-Benz’s current E-Class has been on sale since the 2010 model year, and for 2014 it was given a major update. In Mercedes tradition, we should be seeing the next generation of the car sometime in 2016, with it arriving in showrooms by the fall of that year, as a 2017 model. We already...
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Mercedes Exec Hints At Electric S-ClassMercedes-Benz’s latest S-Class will soon be available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms, with the latter promising fuel economy of up to 78 mpg when it arrives on the market early next year. However, further down the track we could see a pure electric version of the popular luxury sedan that...
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Somebody, somewhere within Audi, can't quite get the idea of an Audi TT shooting brake out of their head. The last two generations of TT have been previewed with shooting brakes, most recently the Audi Allroad Shooting Brake Concept, and before that the self-titled 2005 Audi Shooting Brake concept. Now, there are hints the model could finally see the light of day--along with other TT variants. According to Go Auto, Audi board member and head of development, Ulrich Hackenberg, told reporters at the recent 2014 Geneva Motor Show the company is looking for ways to capitalize on the TT's strong...
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Jaguar’s Future Model Plans PlottedJaguar will introduce an all-new XE sport sedan next year to do battle with the likes of the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. But as exciting as it sounds, the XE’s arrival is only the start of a major product overhaul at Jaguar that will see most of its lineup renewed within the next...
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Acura Gets Own Marketing Division As Sedan Sales SlideFrom April 1, Acura will have its own sales and marketing division separate to that of Honda for the first time. The move is intended to create greater clarity and more cohesive sales and marketing plans that are better suited for its products, Acura said in a statement. MUST SEE: You Know It's...
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Lamborghini Huracán Makes North American Debut At Amelia Island ConcoursHaving only made its world debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show last week, Lamborghini’s new Huracán LP 610-4 has since made a surprise showing at the recent 2014 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. On hand for the car’s official North American debut was Lamborghini CEO Stephan...
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Cadillac Reveals Renewed European StrategyCadillac has had a tough time competing in Europe, with the poor image of its Saab-based BLS probably still lingering in the minds of Europe’s luxury car buyers. Cadillac made a half-hearted return to the European market in 2010 by offering a handful of select models, but now it’s full...
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2015 BMW i8 Specs Finalized As Production StartsBMW’s new i8 plug-in hybrid sports car made its official world debut at 2013’s Frankfurt Auto Show, but development of the car’s advanced powertrain has been ongoing in the lead up to the start of production in just a few weeks. BMW has revealed that in parallel to the completion...
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Gliding through the natural beauty and cultured history of Provence, along glass-smooth strips of winding asphalt under castle-dotted mountains, it’s easy to lose touch with reality. In a way, the high-tech, high-style 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a microcosm of this unreal Provençal sensibility; it’s beautiful, steeped in history, and yet completely modern as well. Fortunately, the 2015 C-Class engages and draws you into the present, even drawing you out of your reverie should your attention wander. It’s Mercedes-Benz’s best small luxury sedan yet, and...
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VW Exec Confirms New Phaeton, Rules Out BlueSport-Like Sports CarA senior Volkswagen official has confirmed that the company is pressing ahead with a new generation of its Phaeton flagship sedan but has no intention of reviving plans for a small sports car based on 2009’s BlueSport concept car despite recent reports saying otherwise. Speaking with Autocar...
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Former F1 Driver Narain Karthikeyan Touts Jaguar Land Rover Performance: VideoHe may not have a string of victories to his name, but there’s no doubt former Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan, India’s first in the sport, has some serious driving talent. In addition to F1, Karthikeyan has also competed in the now-defunct A1GP, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and even...
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Bugatti Appoints New American Operations ChiefBugatti has named a new sales chief for its biggest single market.
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'Mercedes Me' Service Brand Launched At GenevaMercedes-Benz used the Geneva Motor Show to launch a brand-new service brand, called 'Mercedes me'. It's the first stage in a move to make all Mercedes' services available through a new digital platform, scheduled to go online this summer. Under Mercedes me, the company will group all existing and...
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Jaguar XK To Be Discontinued: ReportThe Jaguar XK will reportedly leave showrooms due to low sales.
Stephen Edelstein