Luxury Cars

In 2009, a company calling itself Kepler Motors revealed its Motion hybrid supercar at the Dubai International Auto Show. The concept produced a claimed 800 horsepower, and was capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds, on its way to a 200 mph top speed. At the time, Kepler said...

A few months ago we reported that BMW was considering building a new plant in Mexico for production of its 3-Series. While that option may still be on the table, the automaker has confirmed this week that it will build a new plant in Brazil for an undisclosed model, pending approval from regulatory...

The fastest and most powerful convertible in the world, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, has made its official South American debut on the eve of the 2012 Sao Paulo Auto Show in Brazil. And to mark its arrival, the people at Bugatti have decided to reveal a new special edition, which no...

While mainstream cars downsize to four and even three-cylinder engines, there will always be demand for large and luxurious cars like the Mercedes-Benz S Class. Buyers have no issues accepting a four-cylinder C Class, but it’s unlikely that the same can be said about the flagship S Class...

If you thought that SEMA was limited to tuners and mainstream automakers, think again. Even extended-range electric sedan builder Fisker is back in on the action this year, partnering with suppliers to demonstrate personalization options for its Karma sedan. First up is 3M, who will be on hand in...

Talk of a new Porsche four-cylinder engine with a flat ‘boxer’ design dates back several years, and at one point it was the engine thought to be debuting in the 2013 Boxster and Cayman models. However, according to the latest reports, the new Porsche four-cylinder will debut in the 2014...

Lincoln, believe it or not, used to be a design powerhouse. Remember the Mark II of the late 1950s? Of course. How about the Lincoln Continental of the 1960s? Sure you do. But the problem is what it turned into. When the Town Car, once the top trim of the Continental, rose to glory, it did it on...

No, this isn’t a regular 2013 6-Series Gran Coupe equipped with its M Sport package. Rather, it’s a fully-fledged M version of the new four-door coupe, spotted testing by one of our sleuth spy photographers on the Nurburgring, following up the last batch of photos from testing in...

After announcing in May that it would call on Austrian independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr to build its upcoming compact car, believed to be a production version of 2011’s Etherea concept, Infiniti has now announced it will build the car itself. The decision was made following the...

More stringent fuel economy and emissions regulations rolling in across major markets around the globe have all automakers, even supercar manufacturers, rethinking their designs and manufacturing processes in an effort to become greener. Even the likes of Ferrari and Porsche will be launching new...

Just like its cars, Tesla’s dealership model is very different to what you’ll normally find in the auto industry. Rather than independent showrooms, Tesla has its own retail-style stores, some even located in shopping malls, where potential customers can find out more about...

The European economic crisis is having a serious impact on car sales there, and 2012 is likely to end with the biggest single-year sales decline in 19 years. Faced with shrinking sales in Europe and a slowing economy in Asia, BMW is turning to its U.S. dealers for help. USA Today is reporting that...

The next Lexus IS is set to appear in late 2013 as a 2014 model. We’ve seen spy photos of the new car in testing, and we’ve previously reported that the car will be both sportier and more upscale than the version it replaces. We know that a hybrid version is in the works, too, although...

Maserati has issued a recall on certain versions of its GranTurismo flagship and Quattroporte luxury sedan due to a potential fault with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) fitted to the cars. The recall affects all 2012 GranTurismo coupes and GranTurismo Convertibles, including the...

Hot on the heels of the special edition Porsche Panamera we saw earlier today comes two special BMW models developed exclusively for the U.S. market. They are based on the 2013 X6 crossover and 2013 6-Series coupe and offer a host of luxurious extras at only minimal additional cost. Of course...

Acura is now deep into testing its next-generation MDX and we managed to scoop a much more complete prototype on the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track's surrounding streets. It was spotted testing alongside a BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne, two vehicles Acura is hoping to steal...

If you want to buy a hybrid automobile from luxury manufacturer Infiniti today, your only option is the performance-oriented M35h. The big sedan can reel off a 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds (on par with the range-topping M56), yet it's still rated at 27 mpg around town and 32 mpg on the highway...

Product placement in movies and television shows is a huge business these days, and with the potential rewards for the right pairing, it’s no wonder why. Whether the product is an energy drink, sunglasses or even an automobile, getting exposure to the right audience can result in big sales...

This past week Lamborghini revealed its updated 2013 Gallardo range, which for the latest model year gets revised styling and a host of new personalization options. However, an update to the road car means the racing version, the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo, is also due for renewal, and today we...

There are many that are quick to deride the Cayenne as being not all that sporty, but we bet a quick spin behind the wheel of the latest 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S will silence those doubters. This latest video shows the car hitting a track just outside the Cayenne’s production facility in...