Luxury Cars
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Pictured here is the Hyundai Equus by Hermès concept car presented by the Korean automaker at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show last week. Hermès is a high-end fashion label that in the past has been connected with brands such as Bugatti and even Smart, and soon we could be adding Hyundai to that list. Unlike Hyundai’s previous collaboration with fashion label Prada, which saw the launch of the well-appointed Hyundai Genesis Prada back in 2011, the new Equus developed with Hermès is not yet confirmed for production. However, given the strong reception received by the...
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2014 Porsche Panamera: Plug-In And Long-Wheelbase Models Join The FoldMaking its debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show in China this month is the 2014 Porsche Panamera, which represents the first major update to the sporty sedan since its original debut, also in Shanghai, four years ago. On initial glance, it doesn’t look like much has changed, as the 2014...
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Tesla Model S For $500 Per Month? No. Just No.Contrary to Tesla's ambitious claims, you can't really buy a Model S for $500 per month.
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Bentley Continental Supersports Set For Return: ReportWhen the original 621-horsepower Bentley Continental Supersports was launched in 2009, we found it to be a refined, luxurious, and utterly bonkers take on Bentley's classic ultra-luxury theme. Understandably, we were a little sad to hear there would be no Continental Supersports as part of the...
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Build Your Own 2014 Infiniti Q50: Configurator LiveWe still can't stop looking at the 2014 Infiniti Q50. It's a sharp sedan. Now we can't stop playing with the build configurator, which went live today. You want a 354-horsepower all-wheel-drive hybrid with navigation and plenty of tech? Sure thing--that'll be $55,200 with delivery. How about a...
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Maserati Teases New Model Ahead Of 2013 Shanghai Auto ShowMaserati has released a teaser image for a new model it’s set to unveil at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show later this month. Though no mention of what model is hidden beneath the teaser’s blue veil, we do know Maserati is working on a new generation of its Ghibli nameplate, which...
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BMW has finally confirmed that its 3-Series Sports Wagon will offer a diesel option in the U.S., with the automaker revealing the good news following the debut of the 2014 328d diesel sedan at the 2013 New York Auto Show last week. We’ve been yearning for a diesel-powered 3-Series Sports Wagon ever since BMW unveiled the latest version of its stylish tourer last May, and though there have been several reports suggesting it would happen, this is the first time that BMW has officially announced it. A new 328d xDrive Sports Wagon will join the 328d sedan in BMW showrooms this fall, where...
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2014 Porsche Panamera Spy ShotsUPDATE: The 2014 Porsche Panamera has been revealed. Click here for all the details. When it made its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2009, many were critical of the Porsche Panamera's looks. It continues to have its detractors, but most have come to realize just how impressive the Panamera is...
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2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Video PreviewThe 2013 New York Auto Show marked the U.S. debut of the new 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith. Unveiled in Geneva, this luxurious coupe is set to take on the Bentley Continental GT. With a fastback design and rear-hinged doors, the design of the Wraith oozes luxury and style. The interior is a cocoon of...
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2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Video PreviewLand Rover is well-known for making some of the world's most capable go-anywhere luxury SUVs. That includes the Range Rover Sport, updated at the 2013 New York Auto Show will an all-new design and some new powertrain elements. Now weighing 800 pounds less than its previous version, the 2014 Range...
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2014 Bentley Flying Spur Video Preview: New York Auto ShowIt's still quite continental, but the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur is missing that tag from its name. To find out why, we stopped by the Bentley stand at the 2013 New York Auto Show, and talked to Paul Jones, who knows precisely why--since he's the one in charge of the new ultra-luxury sedan. The...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Video Preview: New York Auto ShowWith a pricetag of $48,375, total output of 355 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, and a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG is, how you say, interesting. It's safe to assume no car this year has occupied so many pixels of conversation among our staff Skypers--and will...
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By now, you've seen our 2013 New York auto show coverage--and maybe you're ready to crown the 2014 Cadillac CTS as the king of all things formerly Art & Science. We understand the rush to judgement, given the goodness on display in this year's 2013 Cadillac ATS. But before you make any brash pronouncements, chill a few minutes while we take you for a video preview of the CTS. Now that the excitement over the CTS' evening premiere and its Javits Center display have subsided, we're still eager to climb into one. It's not quite as straight-edged as the 2013 CTS, and there's more than a fair...
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ANOTHER Wrecked Bentley! Just One Of NYC's Many Car CrashesAmazing. It happened again. Yes, a wrecked, all-but-brand-new 2013 Bentley Continental GT just showed up at the side of the street in Manhattan last night. Courtesy of an NYPD report taped to the windshield, however, we know a few more details on this one than we did on the wrecked Continental GTC...
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Spyker Confirms The B6 Venator Is Production-BoundWhen Spyker showed its B6 Venator concept at this year’s Geneva Auto Show, it was easy to write off the shapely coupe as just another design exercise from a company struggling to find its niche (and even stay afloat in a changing market). The response to the B6 Venator, however, was...
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Lexus Trademarks "GS F" With US Patents And Trademark OfficeRumors of a Lexus sports car carrying the GS F banner have been circulating since 2010 or so, at times producing details like “it will come to market with a supercharged V-8,” or “it’s getting an all-new V-8.” While no GS F has yet materialized, the 2011 debut of the...
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BMW M Performance Wants To Make Your 2012+ 335i FasterBMW’s M Performance bits can help enhance the driving experience for owners of late model BMW vehicles. Previous M Performance offerings have included suspension enhancements, performance exhaust systems, aerodynamic body bits and even an M Performance Electronic Steering Wheel with Efficient...
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Sebastian Vettel Named Director Of Performance At Infiniti: VideoInfiniti is cozying up even closer with three-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel, by announcing this week that the German youngster will become the automaker’s official Director of Performance. Infiniti is currently title sponsor of Vettel’s Red Bull Racing Formula One...
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The Lexus LF-LC Concept’s reception at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show was an undeniable a success, but in a world where economics rule that doesn’t necessarily mean production is a given--even with Lexus attempting to inject some much-needed sportiness to its lineup. Nevertheless, we’ve previously heard that the concept could spawn a production version serving as the spiritual successor of the SC 430, and that dealers are clamoring for just such a car, and now we hear that the concept has been confirmed for production. Speaking with Ward’s Auto, Lexus’ vice president...
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2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Bows In New YorkIf the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid looks familiar from the outside, it should; after all, it’s been on the market as the Infiniti JX35, sans the hybrid drivetrain, since last year. Remember when Infiniti went through its alphabet soup naming exercise? The JX35 is now the QX60. What’s new...
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2014 Hyundai Equus: Upping The Ante Against The Luxury EstablishmentWhen Hyundai first revealed its Equus several years ago, adding a model to compete with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Lexus LS, or Jaguar XJ, among others, seemed downright outlandish. But what was seen as far-fetched then is now seeming quite smart. Now for 2014, as previewed at the 2013...
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2014 Bentley Flying Spur Live Photos From The New York Auto ShowBentley didn’t muck around with the redesign of its Flying Spur, which for the latest generation stands alone rather than being just the four-door member of the Continental range. On the outside, the changes are more evolutionary than revolutionary, consisting of a revised greenhouse that...
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2014 Jaguar XJR: New York Auto Show Live ImagesJaguar’s full-size XJ sedan has long been big on comfort, but it isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “sport sedan,” even in Supercharged form. Jaguar is looking to correct that with the launch of its 2014 XJR, which promises to serve up equal...
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2014 Acura MDX Revealed, Goes On Sale This SummerAfter a string of spy shots, teasers and an official prototype, Acura has finally revealed its new 2014 MDX in production trim. The third generation of the luxury SUV made its world debut today at the 2013 New York Auto Show, where it was confirmed the vehicle will hit showrooms this summer. The...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran