Luxury Cars
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For Lamborghini, producing one more car than what the customer demands is not an option. Lamborghini is all about exclusivity, and this is something that’s not going to change anytime soon, at least if CEO Stephan Winkelmann is in charge. But engineering and building world-beating supercars is an expensive business, something that’s proven hard to do with just two very limited models. Of course, Lamborghini is now evaluating adding a third model, likely to be a production version of the Urus SUV concept, though its release is still several years off and funding its development...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Spy ShotsThe 2013 Mercedes-Benz E Class range has just gone on sale, complete with a new E400 Hybrid model in the U.S. and an E300 Bluetec Hybrid for other markets. However, the 2014 model year will see some major changes introduced, from the base E Class sedan and wagon to the two-door models and even the...
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2013 McLaren 12C Spider Makes It Into Neiman Marcus Christmas BookIt’s that time of year again: Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus has released its annual Christmas Book and once again there’s an automotive section. This year McLaren’s new MP4-12C Spider has been picked as the automotive “ultimate fantasy gift,” and only 12 of the...
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Cadillac Launches New Entertainment Pack On 2013 SRX, More Models To FollowCadillac will offer an upgraded entertainment package on its 2013 SRX crossover, which features some of the latest technologies including a Blu-Ray DVD player and a cordless remote control. The new package will be linked with Cadillac’s CUE interface system and be accessible from every seat...
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2014 Infiniti Q50 Spy ShotsUPDATE: The 2014 Infiniti Q50 (G37 replacement) has been revealed. Click here for all the official details and photos. The current Infiniti G37 sedan will soon be replaced by the new Q50, pictured here in prototype form ahead of its world debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show next month, arrives...
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Lincoln Hoping To Lure 'Cultural Progressives' With The 2013 MKZAt a time when most automakers are going to extraordinary lengths to target Millennial buyers, luxury brand Lincoln is betting its fortunes on an entirely different demographic, one it’s calling “cultural progressives.” Per Lincoln’s own research, cultural progressives are...
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Following a recent investigation into the harmful effects of a new type of refrigerant used in the air conditioner in the latest 2013 SL Class, Mercedes-Benz has decided to issue a recall on the luxury convertible to replace the substance with a safer version. The refrigerant in question is R1234yf, which was developed as an environmentally friendly chemical to be used worldwide in the auto industry, and was added to the air conditioner of the new SL Class. Using a new type of testing that better simulates real world conditions, where the refrigerant is dynamically dispersed at high pressure...
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U.S. To Get New Audi A3 Sportback As Well As A3 Sedan: ReportAt the recent 2012 Paris Auto Show Audi took the wraps off its new A3 Sportback, the five-door version of the A3 three-door hatch we saw debut earlier in the year. So far neither of these models has been confirmed for the U.S. as Audi is waiting until the reveal of a new A3 sedan at...
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2013 BMW M5, M6 Recalled For Potential Engine FailureA few weeks ago, discussions emerged among BMW owners of a faulty oil pump issue that could lead to catastrophic engine failure, without warning, in the 2013 BMW M5 and M6, including both Coupe and Convertible. Today, that issue has become a recall. The official NHTSA notice explains the problem...
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Volvo S60, S80 Refresh Coming, Followed By New XC90: ReportWhile most automakers are reporting robust sales in 2012 (so far, anyway), Volvo is longing for the good old days of 2011. In September, Volvo sold just 4,977 vehicles in the United States, a 1.3-percent decline from last September’s sales. Year-to-date, Volvo’s sales are down one...
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With F-Type Done, Jaguar Focuses On Small Sedan, Crossover: ReportCalling the new Jaguar F-Type convertible a milestone for the storied automaker is no exaggeration, as it’s the first no-compromise sports car from the brand in decades. It’s clear that Jaguar invested a significant amount of time and effort into its creation, and now that the car is...
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Volkswagen Touareg Edition X Marks A Decade Of ProductionIt’s hard to imagine, but the Volkswagen Touareg SUV, cousin to the Porsche Cayenne, has been in production for ten years now. While tradition calls for a celebratory gift of tin or aluminum for the tenth anniversary, Volkswagen is marking the occasion with a special Touareg Edition X for its...
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Just last week, Tesla revised its 2012 revenue projections downward from some $600 million to between $400 and $440 million, blaming production startup problems with the Model S sedan for the decline in revenue. In the same filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tesla stated its desire to raise an additional $150 million through a follow-on share offering, leaving some to speculate the start-up automaker was running short of cash. In a statement on the Tesla Motors website, Elon Musk addressed this speculation as an “incorrect interpretation” of the SEC filing...
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Production Bentley Continental GT3 RumoredAt last week’s 2012 Paris Auto Show Bentley unveiled a race car concept based on its luxury-oriented Continental GT. Simply labeled the Continental GT3, the one-off concept is confirmation of Bentley’s interest in returning to motorsports, which could include a new one-make racing...
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Jay Leno Drives One-Off Lexus LFA Spyder: VideoThough we’ve seen a convertible version of the Lexus LFA supercar before, Toyota has never officially admitted the car existed, apart from a concept version. That was until now, as Jay Leno was fortunate enough to drive one on the latest episode of his online series Jay Leno’s Garage...
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2013 Land Rover LR4 PricedIf you’re shopping for a luxury SUV with legitimate go-just-about-anywhere capabilities, chances are that the Land Rover LR4 is on your short list. Land Rover has just released pricing on its 2013 LR4 models, which see a modest rise in the window sticker in both base and HSE trims. The base...
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2014 C7 Corvette, 2013 Buyer's Guide, Ferrari F70: Car News HeadlinesThe spies have captured more images of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette (C7) in testing, and it's looking like it's very close to ready--and still very close to the C6 in overall design, though it will be sporting some significant hardware changes. If you're in the market for a 2013 model-year...
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2013: The Year In New Performance And Luxury, A Buyer's GuideEven though it seems like it should be impossible, almost every year the car industry brings forth new and impressive feats of engineering, packaging, and value. Faster, more efficient, more feature-filled, and better-looking--just as it appears the end is in sight (cf. the "horsepower wars"), one...
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Since its debut at the Paris Auto Show two years ago, we've heard steady but thready rumors that the Audi Quattro Concept would go to production, if in a somewhat revised yet still very enticing form. Now, a report from the U.K.'s CAR magazine indicates it's dead in the water. Why? Because sporty coupes and other small cars just don't have the volume appeal that crossovers and utilities do. As CAR points out, the SQ5 and RS Q3 Concept are perhaps better indicators of the product climate within Audi. Or perhaps even the Crosslane concept from last week's Paris auto show. That, for us, is a...
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Aston Martin Shows Off The Vanquish In Monterey: VideoAlthough the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was held over a month ago, Aston Martin has only just released this video of the its latest flagship, the reborn Vanquish, being driven on the scenic roads of Northern California. Like all Aston Martin automobiles, its appearance is shaped along...
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2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure: New Entry-Level ModelSo you've been looking at a 2013 Range Rover Evoque five-door, but you're also trying to keep your budget as trim as possible? Enter the Evoque Pure, a new entry-level model for the Evoque range this year, starting at $41,995. If you're after the Evoque Coupe, you're still working with the $44,995...
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2014 Jaguar F-Type Starts From $69,000, Build Your Own NowThe 2014 Jaguar F-Type was finally unveiled last week at the Paris Auto Show, after months of spy shots, speculation and leaks. Now, Jaguar has graced us with the pricing of each of the three trim lines, as well as a build-your-own configurator. Starting at $69,000 for the base F-Type, then...
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Hennessey Revives 'Venom 1000' Package For 2013 SRT ViperJohn Hennessey is returning to the performance package and car that helped put his name on the map, albeit some of that fame came for not entirely positive reasons. The car, of course, is the Viper, which is now branded an SRT, while the performance package is Hennessey’s Venom 1000 upgrade...
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BMW To Offer Three-Cylinder Engines In U.S.At the Paris Auto Show last week BMW unveiled a radical new concept that previewed the future technologies the automaker plans to introduce across its model range, from the base MINI Cooper right up to the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. One of those technologies was a new three-cylinder engine that...
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