Luxury Cars
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This horrible looking wreck is the aftermath of a crash involving the very rare Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Performante LP570-4 and brazen celebrities participating in the 2011 Dodgeball Rally that took place recently. The image above was posted by 22-year old Spencer Matthews on his Twitter following the crash last Thursday. The British actor was not the driver but asleep in the passenger side with the crash occurred just outside of London. It’s not clear who was driving the $350,000 exotic but we do know that the car was on loan. The car is believed to have skidded in wet weather and...
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Could Maybach Be Spun-Off Into A Mercedes-Benz Sub-Brand?The future of the struggling Maybach brand is expected to be determined by as early as next month, with two major possibilities reportedly on the cards--either drop the brand altogether or tie-up with another automaker, most likely Aston Martin, and jointly develop a successor to the lackluster 57...
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Gazoo Racing Prepares Lexus LFA For Nurburgring 24 Hours AssaultLast weekend we were treated to the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race and in just a week’s time we’ll be enthralled by another 24 hour long race, the equally arduous Nurburgring 24 Hours at the famous Nurburgring-Nordschleife in Germany’s pristine Eifel hills. The...
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Demand For 8-Speed Prompts Chrysler To Stop Pre-Orders On 2012 Charger, 300: ReportAvailability of the new ZF-built transmission could be holding back sales of Chrysler's newest sedans.
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Audi S6, S7, S8 And RS6 Specs Break CoverAudi's next batch of performance sedans look to offer a heady mix of power and handling. But will they be enough to take on the German and American competition?
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2014 BMW Z2 To Go All-Wheel Drive?Rumors are brewing that BMW is planning a compact, entry-level roadster that packs a potent turbo four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive.
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Late in the year for a 2011 model, the Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition packages a sport look with luxury upgrades in an attempt to draw younger buyers.
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Akira Iida Drifts The 2012 Lexus LFA: VideoWith a screaming 4.8-liter V-10 engine channeling 552 horsepower through its rear wheels, few other production cars are more suitable for drifting than the 2012 Lexus LFA. Take an expect driver like Akira Iida, a man that’s competed in Japan’s Super GT touring car series as well as the...
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McLaren MP4-12C Order Books Filled Out For The Next Three Years?The McLaren MP4-12C is set to go on sale in the U.S. in the coming months but before it even lands the car is already being called the best supercar in its segment, although admittedly many of its initial reviews have described it as a bit cold and clinical. Nevertheless, as the first new McLaren...
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Audi R8 GT Spyder Mega-Gallery And VideoWe have a new set of live photos of the Audi R8 GT Spyder fresh from its debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race this past weekend. The sultry soft-top supercar is now set for an official world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show but we already have the full details for you to ogle. Like...
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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Test-Runs Goodwood Hill: VideoWatch the new XKR-S coupe in testing for the Goodwood Festival of Speed event.
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Aston Martin Cuts Rapide Production On Weak Demand: ReportSales of Aston's $200,000-plus super sedan may not be hot enough to support the company's planned production volume.
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The 2012 Audi A6 will be on sale in July, though you'll have to spend for the V-6 model if you want a sportier ride.
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Lotus Esprit Coming In 2013 With Unique 570-Horsepower V-8: ReportThe 2013 Lotus Esprit is to be the first of a new-generation of luxurious sports cars from one of the most renowned performance marques in the industry. Styled under the watchful eye of former Ferrari designer Donato Coco, the new Esprit has already been previewed in concept form and is destined to...
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Thief That Stole Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Gets $522,000 Tax BillAbout a month ago, three men from Poland managed to steal a trio of exotic cars, a BMW 7-Series, a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and a one-off Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu--yes, the special edition model built to celebrate Bugatti’s centenary back in 2009. The brazen--or should we say...
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Onboard A Lexus LFA Racing Around The Nurburgring: VideoHere’s your chance to ride shotgun in a race-prepped Lexus LFA as it storms around the Nurburgring circuit in Germany at a recent VLN event. By watching this video you are taken directly into the cockpit of the Lexus LFA, number 111, which ended up fifth overall in the race. Behind the wheel...
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BMW X6 M Special Edition Spy ShotsImages of a mysterious X6 M prototype have sparked rumors of a mega-ultra-SAV.
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Volvo To Cut S40, V50 From U.S. Lineup: ReportThe latest Volvo models to get the axe are the S40 sedan and V50 wagon, according to a new report. Why? Because no one loves them--at least no one in the market for a new car. Both models are also reaching the end of their life-cycles, as well, introduced in 2004 and 2005, respectively. Sales of...
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A mid-engined masterpiece of chassis design now gets the thrust it needs to become world-class.
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Buick Regal GS Gets 270 HP, VideoThe Regal GS is Buick's answer to a performance luxury sedan, but does it have what it takes to make it against fierce competition?
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2012 BMW M5 PreviewThe wait is over, and the official info on the 2012 BMW M5 is here. Are you ready?
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Project Kahn Adds Bespoke Touch To Audi A5 CabrioletProject Kahn is back with another creation inspired by the Audi R8 supercar, this time 'round with a new styling pack designed for the Audi A5 Cabriolet. We first saw this design with Project Kahn’s package for the TT, which not only borrowed the R8’s bumper design but also its iconic...
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Pink Pagani Zonda Roadster Hitting Auction Block At 2011 Goodwood Festival Of SpeedFor the lucky few mortals on this planet who happen to own a Pagani Zonda, your prized possession is almost certainly destined to go up in value. However, we’re not sure if that applies to this Pagani Zonda C12 S Roadster finished in a light pink hue. The car’s former owner is Mr. Yeo...
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Mercedes-Benz Driver To Attempt World’s Longest DriftDrifting defines adolescent ridiculousness, yet we can’t get enough of it. The style of driving--if you can call it that--requires a driver to intentionally over steer, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns, while maintaining vehicle control and a high exit speed...
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