Luxury Cars
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Photos of a slightly updated BMW M5 due on the market later this year have surfaced early, thanks to the inadvertent launch of the car’s configurator on BMW’s German website. The images were scooped by enthusiast website BimmerToday and have also appeared on WorldCarFans, however, BMW has since removed the configurator from its website. Our own spy shots of prototypes previously confirmed that an updated M5 was in the works, but now, thanks to these images, we can look past the camouflage gear. They show only minor updates to the car, which makes sense since the current...
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Tesla Model S May Get Battery Swapping Soon: ReportThe 2013 Tesla Model S has received rave reviews, including the best score that Consumer Reports has given any car in six years. The stock of Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] is on a roll, the company is delivering hundreds of its Model S all-electric luxury sport sedan every week, and it just turned in...
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Acura NSX Chief Engineer Talks Performance, Ohio ProductionPerformance cars are about to enter a new era, one destined to be dominated by vehicle electrification, and in typical fashion it is the world of motorsport where the technology has been bred. It should come as little surprise then that the first round of electrified performance cars is coming from...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Jaguar Land Rover Opens Development Center In Middle EastWith more and more of its luxury sedans and SUVs finding a home in the Middle East, Jaguar Land Rover has decided to increase its focus on testing vehicles to meet local conditions by opening up a new development center in Dubai. The new facility is located in the Al Barsha area of Dubai, where...
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2014 Acura ILX: Leather, Active Noise Cancellation Now IncludedThe Acura ILX sedan enters its second model year with a few more features—and a price hike of $1,000. Leather upholstery is now standard on all 2014 ILX models, with leatherette door liners. An eight-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, and a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera system have...
Bengt Halvorson -
Volvo Starts Production Of Next-Generation Engines: VideoVolvo announced as far back as September 2011 it would be implementing a strategy where its entire lineup would feature four-cylinder engines, with the engines to be based on a next-generation design and where additional performance would be drawn upon from turbocharging and vehicle...
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Development of the next generation of the Audi TT has been ongoing for years, and we've followed talk of lightness, improvements to technology and power, and even seen spy shots of test mules on the road. The rumors all place the 2015 Audi TT at a major auto show for its debut in late 2013 or early 2014, with retail sales following later in 2014 as a 2015 model. The coupe is expected first, followed a year later by the roadster. Power upgrades for the Audi TT's engines will be noticeable, according to the reports, but not game-changing. The core model of the American Audi TT range is expected...
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2014 Hyundai Genesis Spy VideoThe upcoming 2014 Hyundai Genesis is shaping up to be one heck of a sports sedan, as this spy video of a prototype testing at the Nürburgring reveals. The new Genesis will be Hyundai’s first model developed extensively at the automaker's recently built Nürburgring test center and...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Jaguar And Playboy Play Matchmaker, Give F-Type To PlaymateRaquel Pomplun is a beautiful young lady. That's what we in the biz of writing call an understatement. Pomplun is wildly attractive. We're talking the variety of beauty that scrambles the brain and senses, often resulting in a guttural tone as the only available form of communication left. Okay...
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Bentley Celebrates Le Mans With Special Edition Continental And Mulsanne ModelsThis year Bentley is celebrating two significant milestones, the 90th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 10th anniversary of the automaker’s last overall victory in the classic endurance race. As part of its celebrations, Bentley is introducing six new ‘Le Mans Limited...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Tesla Models S Rates 99/100 In Consumer Reports TestingNot that you'd have much doubt about the Tesla Model S's qualities as a legitimate sports-luxury sedan (that just happens to be electric) if you'd read The Car Connection's full review or noticed Green Car Reports' award of Best Car To Buy 2013, but Consumer Reports has confirmed our own...
Nelson Ireson -
CLA45 AMG's Euro Twin Fights Alien Abduction: VideoCan the European A45 AMG outrun the aliens?
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BMW is in the final stages of development of its new 4-Series Coupe, which will serve as the replacement for the aging 3-Series Coupe and is just the first in a long line of upcoming 4-Series-badged cars. We’ve already spied undisguised versions of the car, which were spotted during an official photo shoot, but this latest spy video of a prototype wearing the optional M Sport Package shows that BMW hasn’t forgotten how to engineer a potent luxury coupe. The 4-Series Coupe is seen here carving up the Nürburgring like a proper sports car, turning in quick, progressing through...
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Aston Martin, Daimler Considering Engine Supply DealWithin the next two months, Aston Martin and Daimler could be partners in an engine supply deal. Aston Martin is said to be seeking engines for its luxury-sports lineup, and Daimler is the first choice. The news comes by way of Bloomberg, citing sources close to Aston Martin investor...
Nelson Ireson -
2014 BMW 5-Series Spy ShotsThe current generation of the BMW 5-Series was first introduced for the 2011 model year, so in BMW tradition a facelifted model should be expected around the 2014 model year. Right on cue, prototypes for this facelifted model have been spotted, revealing a number of elements we can expect on the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Jaguar To Eventually Offer R-S And R-S GT Versions Of Full Lineup: ReportAt the recent 2013 New York Auto Show, Jaguar took the covers off a hardcore, track-focused version of its already extreme XKR-S, the new 2014 XKR-S GT, which can best be described as a race car made street legal. The XKR-S GT was meant to be a limited edition special, built for Jaguar’s most...
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Cadillac Upgrades Certified Pre-Owned ProgramCadillac has upgraded its certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle program, which now boasts some of the most comprehensive coverage in the industry and includes significantly longer warranties than those offered by rivals. Effective today, Cadillac’s CPO program will extend vehicle coverage to...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ferrari Chasing Exclusivity Rather Than SalesAt a time when even supercar manufacturers are considering launching SUVs, it’s good to see that some things are still sacred. Ferrari, which experienced its best year on record in 2012, with sales totaling 7,318 cars, won’t aim to increase this figure going forward but instead will...
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past several months, you have probably heard that Fisker Automotive is in a spot of trouble. Production of its Karma extended-range electric sedan ceased last year following the bankruptcy of the car’s battery supplier, A123 Systems. And more recently, the company, seeing an alliance deal as its only chance of survival, lost founder Henrik Fisker along with a majority of its staff. Fisker hasn’t mentioned bankruptcy yet, though it’s entirely possible given the situation. So where would that leave fellow startup VL...
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Tesla Model S Performance Plus Gets Supercar-Like HandlingTesla has quietly announced a new performance option for its Model S electric sedan, which is said to not only boost the car’s driving range but also its handling ability. Late last year we first told you Tesla was working on a handling package for the Model S that was being benchmarked...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Tesla Model S Residual Value Increased, Is It Enough?Tesla continues to amend its financing plan.
Nelson Ireson -
BMW 3-Series GT Shows Off Its "Style" In New VideoThe 2014 BMW 3-Series GT is nearly here. What do you think?
Jeff Glucker -
The Future Of The 2014 Jaguar F-Type: 30 Days Of F-TypeWe’re finally at the end of our long journey looking into every facet of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type, from the stunning sports car’s heritage to its design, specification and engineering. In this final installment of our 30 Days of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type coverage, we look at what the future...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Scuderia Ferrari Racing Division Gets Its Own Watch LineOnly last week we brought you details about a new watch from Hublot celebrating Ferrari’s new LaFerrari supercar. Now we have the first image and details of another Ferrari-brand watch, this time celebrating the Prancing Horse’s motorsport division, Scuderia Ferrari. The new watch is...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran