Luxury Cars
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The BMW 3-Series sedan, like many of us, has picked up a few additional pounds and inches over the years. Since its launch in 1975, the BMW 3-Series has grown by over 10.5-inches in length, over 8-inches in width and nearly 2-inches in height. That makes the current 3-Series larger than the E28 5-Series, and very nearly the same size as the E34 5-Series. Worse, it’s gained over 1,100 pounds in the three-plus decades since launch, likely explaining why it skipped its last high school reunion. Now comes word from Autocar that BMW will soon be adding a “right-sized” sedan to...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG first drive reviewNo respectable dictionary would define a neologism like "ridonkulous" just yet. And even if they did, they probably wouldn't do it with a picture of a Mercedes SUV blowing through a water trap like it had lost all common sense and all ability to tread lightly on anything, whether it be terra firma...
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2013 Porsche Boxster S: First DriveWith better looks, more power, better gas mileage, and improved handling, the 2013 Porsche Boxster is the best luxury roadster you can buy. Yep, I said it: don't bother with the BMW Z4 or the Mercedes-Benz SLK. This is the roadster you want. The last Boxster, the 986, was a bit rough around the...
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2013 Aston Martin DBS Replacement Spy ShotsThese are the best shots yet of Aston Martin's replacement for the DBS, the next generation of the British sports car manufacturer's super tourer. While some of the car is still obscured by camouflage, we can clearly see new lights similar to those found on the Rapide and Virage. The side profile...
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BMW Chooses Paris For First Brand Retail StoreAs automakers seek new ways of expanding their businesses, we are starting to see all sorts of new products and services being offered to customers, many of which have nothing to do with cars. We’ve seen Lamborghini launch its own fashion line, Ferrari move into the theme park business and...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
McLaren MP4-12C Heads To Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit: VideoMcLaren is expanding in the Middle East and to mark the occasion the automaker has released a new video of its MP4-12C supercar driving through the desert on its way to Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the Ferrari World theme park. In particular, the video marks...
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BMW has promoted its current chief of exterior design, Karim Habib, to the new role of head of design for the BMW brand. Habib, the 42-year-old Lebanon-born Canadian, will report to Adrian van Hooydonk, the head of design for the entire BMW group. Habib was responsible for the design of several important BMW models over the years, including the stunning Concept CS from 2007, which he worked on under the guidance of former BMW group design boss Chris Bangle. He was also largely responsible for the exteriors of current BMW models such as the 7-Series and new 3-Series. Following his studies in...
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Volvo Explains Its Pedestrian Airbag SystemAirbags inside of automobiles are nothing new, and have saved thousands of lives worldwide since being put into widespread use. Volvo, always at the forefront of vehicle safety, believes that airbags can be used to protect pedestrians, too. According to Volvo’s research, 25-percent of traffic...
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Mazda MX-5 Goes Alfa, 2013 Camry NASCAR, 458 Italia Crash: Today's Car NewsThe next generation of the Mazda MX-5 will donate its platform to a reborn Alfa Romeo Spider. While we're eagerly looking forward to both the Alfa 4C and the next MX-5, it'll be interesting to see what comes of the collaboration. The 2013 version of Toyota's Camry NASCAR Cup racer has been...
Nelson Ireson -
Is Mercedes-Benz Planning An Entry-Level E300 For The United States?If you’re shopping for an E Class Mercedes sedan in the U.S., your least expensive option is the E350, which carries a starting price of $51,365 before you check off a single option box. If you’ve got your mind made up to buy a new Mercedes, the price is what the price is. If...
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2013 Audi R8 Spy ShotsWe've previously shown you spy shots of Audi's planned facelift for the 2013 R8, including in the Spyder bodystyle, but these latest shots show the car virtually undisguised. The facelifted R8 range, both in coupe and convertible bodystyles, is expected to be unveiled later this year. We’re...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Buick Regal GS Takes Second In Nevada Open Road ChallengeLast week, we told you about Bill Rietow and John Townsend, a pair of Buick engineers who believe in practicing what they preach. Rietow and Townsend have a hobby that may not be shared by many other Buick owners: they race a Buick Regal GS in open road rallies. In September 2011, the duo ran the...
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Palo Alto-based electric car company Tesla has announced the first examples of its upcoming 2012 Tesla Model S will reach customers on June 22. Tesla revealed a few weeks back that the first cars would arrive in June, and the electric sedan would deliver up to 350 miles of range at average speeds of 50 mph. The countdown is now on for the first customers to receive their electric luxury sedans, and Tesla plans to hold a webcast of the first deliveries on the launch day. In the run-up to delivery day, Tesla will also host events and web series to let fans and potential customers get a closer...
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New York Tops London With A Million Dollar Parking SpaceIn London, specifically the trendy and uber-expensive Knightsbridge neighborhood, $849,000 buys you a 350 square foot parking garage, complete with its own overhead door and separate entrance. In Manhattan, a new ultra-luxury condo building in Greenwich Village is asking a mind-warping $1 million...
Kurt Ernst -
Audi Offering 4-Year SiriusXM Traffic Subscription On Select 2013 ModelsIf you’re in the market for a new Audi, you may be pleased to know that all 2013 models equipped with the MMI Navigation Plus or MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch packages now come with a four-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic absolutely free. SiriusXM Traffic is a useful service that...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Mercedes Bringing Golden Fleet To 2012 Cannes Film FestivalLast year it was Maybach donning its cars with diamonds but at this year’s Cannes Film Festival Mercedes-Benz will be just a tad more modest by going in gold instead. The automaker is celebrating the awarding of the 65th Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) by shuttling guests, most of whom are likely to...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan, 2013 Acura RDX Get IIHS Top Safety Pick AwardsBoth the 2012 BMW 3 Series sedan and the 2013 Acura RDX crossover have earned "Top Safety Pick" designations from the IIHS.
Kurt Ernst -
2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Recall Due To ECU GlitchLexus has issued a recall on its latest 2013 GS 350 F Sport sedan due to a known-issue concerning one of the car’s multiple ECUs, which could lead to problems with the steering. Only around 650 models are affected by the latest recall, all of them 2013 models equipped with rear-wheel drive...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Bentley is likely to execute a proven Volkswagen Group formula for the promotion of its upcoming SUV by entering a racing version in the arduous Dakar rally. Just like the Porsche Cayenne and the multiple-winning Volkswagen Touareg that came before it, Bentley’s new SUV, well, the EXP 9 F concept version at least, is expected to compete in next year’s Dakar. The 2013 race is expected to be held once again in South America due to safety concerns in the race’s traditional African home. This isn’t the first time that we’ve reported on the possibility of Bentley...
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2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport PreviewThe 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models return with minor changes to paint and trim options.
Kurt Ernst -
2013 BMW M5 Configurator Site Now LiveBMW's configurator site for the 2013 M5 sedan is up, allowing you to build the car to your exact specifications and budget.
Kurt Ernst -
2007-08 Acura TL Models Recalled For Leaky Power Steering HoseAcura has issued a voluntarily recall on all 2007 and 2008 TL sedans due to a potential fluid leak caused by worn out power steering hoses. Acura says there are some 52,615 cars affected by the recall in the U.S. alone. According to the automaker the power steering hoses on the affected cars may...
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BMW Uses Humor To Highlight Free Service: VideoBuy a new BMW, and it comes with four years or 50,000 miles worth of service at no additional charge, something the Munich-based automaker calls “BMW Ultimate Service.” Unlike other “free service” programs, which cover things like oil changes and basic maintenance only, BMW...
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Aston Martin's Lagonda SUV Plans Still Alive And KickingAston Martin’s 2009 Lagonda SUV concept was hardly a critical success. In fact, at least one media outlet implored Aston Martin to abandon plans for the large and ungainly SUV. In the years since, word of an Aston Martin Lagonda SUV seems to crop up every six months or so, which means...
Kurt Ernst