Luxury Cars
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Porsche has announced a recall of certain 2011-12 Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman models to repair a potentially defective seat belt anchor plate.
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2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, 2013 Audi S3: Car News HeadlinesThe Shelby Supercars Tuatara makes its North American debut at Pebble Beach. [MotorAuthority] We drive the 2012 Hyundai Equus 5.0. [MotorAuthority] The CEO of Toyota didn't initially want to build the 2013 Lexus GS. [MotorAuthority] Toyota is preparing to set a new Nurburgring electric car record...
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2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible On Sale Spring 2012Infiniti has finally confirmed that the sultry IPL G Convertible Concept that we saw late last year will be going into production in time for a sales launch in the spring of next year. IPL, short for Infiniti Performance Line, is the upmarket Nissan division’s new performance branding...
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Lexus Teases New GS 450h And GS F Sport AccessoriesThere was never much doubt that Lexus would launch a hybrid version of its all-new 2013 GS sedan but now the automaker has tentatively confirmed it with the release of a new teaser image showing the upcoming car’s new grille and trademark Toyota hybrid blue backlighting on its badge. Not much...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG PreviewThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is the high-performance variant of the 2012 SLK range, and comes packing a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 with 415 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque on tap.
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2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: Nelson's FavoritesIt seems like the winner at Pebble Beach is chosen through a mixture of politics, personal history, effort required in restoration (though not necessarily that of the owner), and money spent--but picking a winner of any kind out of the stellar assortment of cars arranged here this week is bound to...
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It may be the weekend when all of the classic-car world preoccupies itself with Pebble, Laguna and Quail, but on a slightly less rarified level, the Monterey classics celebration also serves as a launching pad for new luxury vehicles, this year from Infiniti, Lexus and Cadillac alone. Hyundai's also counting itself present at Pebble Beach, with a display on the Lodge's Peter Hay Hill, and also with the 2012 Equus, the updated and upgraded version of its flagship sedan coming later this year. While the rest of The Quail's attendees took on the challenge of fighting other well-heeled noshers...
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Toyota CEO Didn't Initially Want To Build 2013 Lexus GSThe Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is in full swing. With concept reveals and new product debuts, there is no shortage of news. And although seeing the 2013 Lexus GS 350 unveiled at Pebble Beach didn't surprise us, hearing Akio Toyoda tell the crowd that he was initially opposed to the...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI: Forbidden FruitA diesel sports car is a rare thing here in the U.S. In fact, it’s safe to say that no major automaker has one in its lineup. In Europe, were the price of gasoline is significantly higher than diesel, you’ll find an oil-burner in cars like the Porsche Panamera, the Audi TT, and now the...
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Cadillac Ciel Concept Preview: 2011 Pebble Beach ConcoursAt the end of this long evening of new concept and production vehicle unveilings comes the Cadillac Ciel. But is it enough to free us of the burdens of a long and busy day? Well, it certainly looks the part. Named Ciel after the French word for the sky (and not far off the Spanish word, cielo...
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2013 Infiniti JX Concept: 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’EleganceAfter weeks of drip-fed teasers, Infiniti has finally taken the wraps off its JX Concept, a preview of a new seven-seat luxury crossover that’s scheduled to go on sale next spring as the 2013 Infiniti JX. The production version will look very similar to the concept you see here, complete with...
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2013 Lexus GS 350 Preview: 2011 Pebble Beach ConcoursWhen Lexus unveiled the LF-Gh concept at this year's New York Auto Show, few expected the dramatic, sharp-edged look to make it to production, but that's exactly what Lexus has done. Only minimal concessions to convention have been made for the 2013 Lexus GS 350, with most of the particularly...
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Cadillachas confirmed the Converj will reach production as the ELR. [MotorAuthority] BMW has confirmed it will build a 5-Series diesel with M Division tuning. [MotorAuthority] The Cadillac ELR will cost more than the Volt, but less than a Tesla Model S. [GreenCarReports] Saab is in trouble again, this time with debt collectors circling the company's assets. [MotorAuthority] The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is testing, and we have the spy shots. [MotorAuthority] A Canadian is trying to trade up from a $30 camera to a Tesla Roadster, but he's running out of time. [GreenCarReports] Someone crashed...
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Cadillac Parade Smashes Guinness World RecordOn the same day of the announcement of production plans for the very modern ELR coupe, Cadillac chose to make a very different announcement, though one almost as special. The automaker announced that a parade of old Cadillacs, including some vintage cars, had smashed the Guinness World Record for...
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Swedish Debt Agency Advancing On Saab AssetsDespite its best efforts to raise funds, the death knell is ringing for Saab, with news coming out today that Sweden's Debt Enforcement Agency has commenced collection proceeding against the automaker following Tuesday’s deadline for payments to suppliers. The agency is in the process of...
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2012 Bentley Continental GT Speed Facelift Spy ShotsWe’ve caught an almost completely undisguised prototype for the facelifted 2012 Bentley Continental GT Speed, which is expected to be unveiled for the first time next month at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Incorporating most of the changes implemented for the facelifted 2011 Bentley...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Spy VideoUPDATE: The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG has been revealed. Click here for all the info and photos. Mercedes-Benz is working on a brand new generation of its SL-Class luxury convertible, and once again there will be high-performance AMG variants, the future V-8 powered SL63 AMG captured here in our...
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Bugatti Galibier's Price Will Be 'Extraordinary', If It ArrivesIf you were hoping to score the upcoming Bugatti Galibier on a bargain basement budget, think again: head honcho Wolfgang Durheimer says that the Galibier's pricetag will be "extraordinary". That's about as specific as Durheimer will get at this point, roughly two years before the Veyron...
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The Lexus LS 460 soldiers on into the 2012 model year with minimal updates, with both the standard LS 460 and long-wheelbase LS 460 L remaining, and once again offered with the option of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive configurations. The only change for the 2012 model year is the introduction of Nebula Gray Pearl instead of Smoky Granite Mica. Power still comes from a 4.6-liter V-8 engine rated at 380 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. However, if you opt for the all-wheel drive model this dips to 357 horsepower and 344 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic also remains, helping...
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Fiat 500 By Gucci Confirmed For U.S.Fiat fans in the U.S. will finally be able to drive away in the irresistibly stylish Fiat 500 by Gucci when the fashionable subcompact makes its local debut during New York Fashion Week, which kicks off on September 8. The cars, available in black and white, are customized by Gucci design boss...
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Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept: 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’EleganceThe 2011 Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept is a road going version of the Evora GTE race car and will make its world debut this weekend at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
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Lincolns To Get Push-Button Transmissions, Glass Roofs: ReportLess badge engineering and unique technology in store for future Lincolns.
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2009 Maserati Models Recalled For Suspension IssueA total 763 Maserati Quattroportes and GranTurismos from the 2009 model year are being recalled by the NHTSA due to a potential fault with their suspension systems.
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2012 Lexus IS PreviewA revised color palette with Nebula Gray Pearl replacing Smoky Granite Mica and Fire Agate Pearl replacing Glacier Frost Mica are the only changes for the Lexus IS range for the 2012 model year.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran