Luxury Cars
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When it comes to a distinct brand identity, Japanese luxury marque Infiniti is at something of a loss. For one, it lacks the luxury and bulletproof-reliability reputation of its closest rival, Lexus. Generally speaking, its cars are more expensive than those from rival Acura, the original Japanese premium brand. That leaves Infiniti trapped between value and luxury, with only its reputation for performance to distinguish it. Infiniti recently showed the Emerge-E, a mid-engine, plug-in hybrid sports car concept, and now Automotive News (subscription required) says that the brand is giving...
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2013 Cadillac SRX Preview: 2012 New York Auto ShowIt's generally hard to get excited about a mild refresh on any car, but in the case of the 2013 Cadillac SRX, it's less difficult. This year will see the addition of Cadillac's CUE infotainment system to the luxury crossover, revealed today ahead of the 2012 New York Auto Show. The new CUE system...
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German Police Seize Vintage Mercedes From Classic Car ShowWe can't imagine quite what it's like to have almost $3.8 million of vintage 1937 Mercedes-Benz seized by foreign police, but Dutch car collector Frans van Haren can--because that's exactly what happened to him. After buying the 1937 Mercedes 500 K Roadster at RM Auctions for $3.767 million, Frans...
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Final 2013 Viper Teaser, BMW i8 Concept Spyder, Fisker Atlantic: Today's Car NewsWe're in the final days before the start of the 2012 New York Auto Show's press days, and the concepts and new cars are rolling in quickly. At the top of the list, we have the 2013 SRT Viper. Today, we got the final teaser, which reveals the front of the car--and shows it will be a bit of a...
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2013 Lincoln MKZ Shows Off Its Massive Panoramic Roof: VideoSo big glass roof panels are not all that special these days--though they are nice. But big glass roof panels that move this elegantly are few, indeed, and this one you'll find on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The video, released today by Lincoln, shows the retractable glass roof in action, gliding silkily...
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All 2012 Buick Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick HonorsTo Buick, size should have little to do with vehicle safety. Its smallest sedan, the Verano, recently earned a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which means that every model in the current Buick lineup is a 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick. To earn the Top...
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Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal praises the 2012 Buick LaCrosse for its room, comfort and "oh effect."
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Can A Collector Car Make A Sound Investment?Aspiring car collectors take heed, as we have good news and bad news for you. The good news is that collector cars can be legitimate investments, but the bad news is that the Cosworth Vega or original Mazda RX-7 parked in your driveway doesn’t fall into the serious collector-car investment...
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Mercedes To Halve Its Number Of Platforms By 2015Mercedes-Benz is embarking on a wide-ranging growth strategy that it hopes will see it reclaim the number one position in the premium segment by the end of the decade. The strategy calls for Mercedes to occupy the number one position in the premium segment not only in terms of brand, products and...
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Porsche Cayenne Wide Track By A. Kahn DesignHaving already released wide-body versions of the Audi Q7 and Porsche Panamera, British tuner A. Kahn Design has now sought to combine the best elements of both vehicles for its latest creation based on the Porsche Cayenne. Afzal Kahn, the founder of the eponymous A. Kahn Design, has re-designed...
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The Incredible Collection Of China’s Premier Supercar ClubYesterday we brought you a story about a bus company in China teaching its drivers about the many number of exotic cars they’re likely to come across during their working hours and how they should be extra careful around them. That’s not to say that China’s highways are clogged...
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Mercedes-Benz Confirms Production Of New Four-Door CoupeMercedes-Benz has started production at its new plant in Kecskemét, Hungary less than four years after the location decision was made in the summer of 2008. The plant, which is currently set up to produce the latest B Class hatchback, will soon start churning out other small Mercedes models...
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The premise behind Land Rover’s “Journey of Discovery” is both simple and noble: to commemorate the millionth Discovery model built, and to highlight the SUV’s unique abilities, an expedition will drive 8,000 miles in 50 days to raise money for the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent. The journey began in Birmingham, England, and will end in Beijing, China, which Land Rover points out is one of its fastest-growing markets. Along the way, the group will pass through 13 countries, visiting avalanche teams in the Alps, a Cold-War era Soviet submarine base and...
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Smaller, sub-RX Lexus crossover in the works--reportThe Lexus RX sits comfortably amidst the BMW X3, Audi Q5, Acura RDX, and Range Rover Evoque. But below it, the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 are snatching up bits of a segment that's not well-populated--at least in theory. Lexis is working to change that, according to the vice president of Lexus Europe...
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Chris Harris Contrasts The New Mercedes SL With The Old: VideoChris Harris drives four generations of Mercedes-Benz SL roadster to get a sense for the history behind the 2013 SL550.
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Mansory Makeover For The Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4There are few cars as perfect straight out of the box as the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, but as Lamborghini’s own Aventador J has shown us, there’s always room for improvement. Mansory, the German tuner selected by Lotus as its official vehicle customizer, has come out with a...
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2013 Acura RDX first drive reviewIf you've driven the previous Acura RDX, you know the definition of compromise. While it was, in many ways, ahead of its time, the RDX was rough, balky, and awkward as much as it was peppy, fun, and high-tech. Times have changed. The 2013 Acura RDX doesn't look all that much different from the last...
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All New Lexus ES Sedan To Debut In New YorkAs the middle child of the Lexus family, the ES sedan doesn’t get a lot of attention. Even its little brother, the IS, gets more time in the spotlight, as Lexus positions the sporty rear-drive IS as one of the gateways to the brand (with the other being the CT200h hybrid). For 2013, Lexus is...
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First introduced for 2010, the current Mercedes-Benz E Class has been a top seller for the German luxury automaker and this week reached a significant production milestone. The 500,000th E Class sedan has now rolled off the line at Mercedes’ plant in Sindelfingen, Germany. The particular car, pictured above, is a white E350 4MATIC sedan destined for a customer in the U.S. Note, the 500,000 figure only represents the production of current-generation E Class sedans (code-named W212) and wagons (S212). If you factor in the additional production numbers for the separate E Class Coupe and E...
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Cadillac Previews New Safety Alert Seat System In 2013 XTS: VideoSince its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, Cadillac has been showing off the new technology that sits inside the 2013 XTS sedan. Today, the newest feature in the spotlight is the Safety Alert Seat. Using haptic feedback (vibrations) in the seat bottom to give directional alerts to potential...
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2012 BMW 135i Three-Door Hatchback Spy ShotsThe 2012 BMW 135i three-door hatchback is nearly ready for sale--and it might, just maybe, be coming to the U.S. for the first time.
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Bulgari Teams With Maserati On A Vision Of ExcellenceWhile most of us own watches, few of us actually wear them on a regular basis. When you drive a keyboard on a daily basis, watches tend to get in the way, and our computers and smartphones always display the correct time and date. Coincidently, none of us drive a Maserati, either. If we did drive a...
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First Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition Lands In The U.S.Upgrading your LFA to the Nurburgring package may cost you an additional $70,000 but it adds a whole assortment of upgrades to make the car even faster.
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Ferrari Picks Movado For Latest Luxury Watch LineIn 2009 it was Italy’s Panerai, the following year it was France’s Cabestan, and last year Swiss firm Hublot got the tick. This year, another Swiss firm, Movado, has been awarded the honor of designing, producing and marketing a series of watches under the Ferrari and Scuderia Ferrari...
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