Luxury Cars
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"As exciting as watching paint dry." In this case, it's actually somewhat exciting, as it forebodes the arrival of the 2012 Tesla Model S electric sedan. While the first delivery has already taken place, the official start of their arrival in owner garages kicks off ten days from now, on June 22. In this video, we see prepped bare chassis going through Tesla's microchip factory-like paint facility, coming out the other end as gleaming shells ready to accept their running gear, interiors, and all of the bits that promise to make the Model S one of the first truly exciting all-electric cars to...
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BMW Marks Three Decades Of The (Second Generation) 3 SeriesBMW launched its first E21 3 Series model back in 1975. The original generation of the 3 Series was sold through 1983, while a second generation, internally called the E30, was launched in 1982 as a 1983 model. While the E21 pioneered many features still found in the 3 Series, it was arguably the...
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First Details On Ferrari’s Replacement For The CaliforniaFerrari will be addressing criticisms that its California convertible is just a little too soft by adopting a sharper and more focused design for the car’s replacement. The California has just undergone a mid-cycle update, receiving slightly more power and a new handling package, so its...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG Spy ShotsTalk of a new sports car built along the lines of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG dates back several years and has yet to lead to any tangible evidence that such a car is even in the works. At least, that was until today. One of our spy photographers has managed to scoop a test mule for this new sports...
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2013 Buick Verano PreviewFor 2013 Buick has added a new Verano Turbo model to its lineup and is offering the car with a six-speed manual transmission.
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Man Attacks Ferrari 612 Scaglietti With An AxeA man has taken an axe to an innocent Ferrari 612 Scaglietti parked in a workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland. The owner of the V-12 powered supercar, a local property developer by the name of Rajinder Singh, left it with the workshop to have a faulty pump repaired last month. Later that same month he...
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If you don’t follow the world of fashion (and until designers start racing, that includes us), you might not be familiar with the name Didit Hediprasetyo. The Paris-based Indonesian designer has his own line of fashion, and his creations are best known for their lightness and sophistication. His designs are a hit in Asia, so it’s no surprise that BMW Individual is offering up an Individual 7 Series styled by Hediprasetyo, exclusively for the Asian market. If you want one, it’s best to not delay a visit to your BMW retailer; only five will be built, and the car went on sale...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic To Get More PowerThe 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic gets a new 3.5-liter V-6, good for an additional 20 horsepower and 30 pound-feet of torque.
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U.S. Collector Car Dealer Selling Lexus LFA Nürburgring EditionIf you’re looking to buy a 2012 Camaro ZL1 or a 2013 Ford Shelby GT500, RK Motors in Charlotte, North Carolina probably won’t be able to help you much. On the other hand, if you’re looking to buy an immaculately-restored 1969 Camaro Z/28, or an original Shelby GT350 Mustang, RK...
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Infiniti Dropping G25 Sedan, Changing Engines For 2013Luxury automaker Infiniti recently announced a few changes to its product lineup for the 2013 model year. First and foremost is the discontinuation of the gateway-to-the-brand G25 sedan, which leaves the automaker without a competitively-priced answer to Lexus’ IS 250. Infiniti didn’t...
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2013 Lexus GS 450h: First DriveWith a stylish new look and improved performance, there's not much to criticize on the new 2013 Lexus GS 450h.
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2014 Audi A3 Sedan Launching In U.S. This yearAudi’s latest-generation A3 has already been revealed in three-door hatchback form and is just starting sales in Europe, though this particular variant is unlikely to be offered in the U.S. Instead, Americans will get a stylish new sedan version of the A3, a car that has already been...
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The driver of the Lamborghini involved in this crash is reportedly just a teenager.
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2014 Acura MDX Spy VideoAcura is out testing its next-generation MDX luxury crossover on public roads and we’ve managed to scoop a prototype running around the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track’s surrounding streets. The new MDX is expected to land in showrooms in the second half of 2013...
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What's Faster, A Lamborghini Aventador Or An F16? VideoThe appeal of running exotic supercars against military aircraft never seems to get stale, and in recent years we’ve seen the Spyker F1, the Bugatti Veyron and the Lamborghini Reventon throw down against various fighter aircraft. We've even seen Top Gear USA pit a Dodge Viper against an...
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1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Barn FindOur experience tells us that when something sounds too good to be true, it often is. Take this 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL coupe, for example: it’s only got 31,000 miles on the odometer, and is a two-owner car that’s being offered for sale on eBay. Call us paranoid, but that would be our...
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Fisker Teams Up With Penske Auto To Sell Karma Luxury SedanDealer group Penske Automotive will help sell Fisker Karmas through a new dealership in Scottsdale, Arizona .
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2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible Priced From $61,495Roughly a year after launching its first IPL model, the IPL G Coupe, Infiniti is now launching its second model developed by the performance division, the 2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible. Infiniti has already trotted the car out at various auto shows over the past several months but it’s now...
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Today, we delve into the near future of serious sports cars and luxury vehicles. The McLaren MP4-12C--still nearly brand new--gets some upgrades to its programming for more power. Current owners will be able to upgrade their cars, too, bringing total output to 616 horsepower. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz lineup gets some updates and changes from the SL65 AMG to the G Class and the new SLS AMG GT. Check out all of the details in the link below. And it looks like Porsche's 2013 911 GT3 will come with PDK dual-clutch transmission only--no manual--and pack up to 450 horsepower from a 3.8-liter flat six...
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Mercedes-Benz Overhauls Lineup For 2013Mercedes-Benz is introducing a whole range of new and updated models for the 2013 model year, with every vehicle ranging from the base C Class sedan to the SLS AMG supercar affected by the updates. On top of the model changes, the automaker is also expanding the use of its mbrace telematics feature...
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2013 Audi RS 5 Cabrio Spy ShotsThe 2013 Audi RS 5 will be landing in U.S. showrooms very soon, bringing with it one of the last naturally-aspirated performance V-8s from a German automaker and one sexy coupe body to house it in. A convertible version is also due, as revealed in numerous sightings of prototypes and even a leaked...
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2013 Audi R8 e-tron Spy VideoAudi’s first e-tron electric car, the high-performance R8 e-tron, is in the final stages of development ahead of its sales debut towards the end of the year. Here we have an exclusive spy video of a prototype conducting some high-speed runs at Germany’s Nürburgring race track. Audi...
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Ferrari Developing New V-6 And V-8 Engines For Next Quattroporte: ReportEarlier this week we brought you details on an extensive plan that would see Ferrari design and manufacture new V-6 and V-8 engines for use in other Fiat Group models including Maserati, Lancia and even Alfa Romeo. The original report claimed Ferrari would use a supercharger for its V-6 engine...
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BMW Files Patents For Manual Transmission With Seven Or More GearsPorsche has shown that with a little innovation, the manual transmission can remain relevant in a world where regular automatics and newer dual-clutch units offer faster shifts and better economy. Porsche’s solution was to create a seven-speed manual by modifying the design of its seven-speed...
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