Luxury Cars
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Bijan Pakzad passed away on April 16 of this year but just a few weeks before his untimely death the Iranian born fashion designer had completed work on a highly customized Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport. In tribute to the late designer, who was simply referred to as Bijan by most who knew him, Bugatti has released this video which features the automaker’s design director Achim Anscheidt showing the customized supercar and the key elements that make it so unique. If you’re unfamiliar with the Bijan name, the fashion designer had his own boutique on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles that you...
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End Of The Road For The Cadillac STSThe very last Cadillac STS has rolled off the production line at the car’s plant in Lansing, Michigan earlier this month, paving the way for the plant to be retooled for the upcoming ATS compact sedan due to hit the streets late next year. As we’ve known for some time, Cadillac is...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Gets Some Action...MovieMini-films are a favorite of the high-end luxury brands, particularly the German ones. This film skips a lot of the kitsch and awkwardness common to most of the genre and offers a nine-minute action/thriller in its place. Dubbed "Drive & Seek," the mini-movie follows a lead character as he...
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Mercedes-Benz mbrace Telematics System Explained: VideoBack in 2009 Mercedes-Benz launched a new telematics feature called mbrace that at the time was said to offer everything from a vehicle locator for crowded car parks, somebody to direct you if you get lost or even the ability to order online--all whilst sitting in the driver’s seat. Designed...
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Jaguar C-X75 Eco Supercar Confirmed For Late 2013 Launch: OfficialIt’s official. Jaguar has confirmed today that its gorgeous C-X75 supercar concept will be heading into production and should be hitting a road near you by late 2013. Today’s announcement is in response to overwhelming praise given to the concept since its debut last year at the 2010...
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2011 Porsche Cayman S Black Edition PreviewJust as it did with the 911 and Boxster models, Porsche has released a new special edition of its Cayman S dubbed the Cayman S Black Edition. Marking the end of the Cayman line before the arrival of the next-generation 2012 Porsche Boxster and Cayman arrives, the latest special edition coupe will...
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We've been anticipating a compact sports car, expected to be called the R4, for years now. Unfortunately, the project may already be dead if the latest reports bear out. The Audi e-tron Concept from 2010 was said to be a near-perfect preview of the car--though the concept's all-electric powertrain would be replaced by a gas-burner. Now it looks like there are no plans for the car at all. The reasoning given by a report in Auto Motor und Sport? Conflict with Audi's TT and Porsche's Boxster--cannibalizing sales. Another possible alternative reason could be the talk of production for the Quattro...
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Rolls-Royce Launches Provenance Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle ProgramAnyone considering dropping a few hundred large on a used, ahem, pre-owned Rolls-Royce can now breathe a little easier as the automaker has launched a new certified pre-owned vehicle program dubbed Provenance. To be classified under the Rolls-Royce Provenance scheme, a car has to meet exacting...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Previewed Ahead Of Frankfurt DebutThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster has been of the worst kept secrets of the year, perhaps purposely so, as we’ve not only seen barely disguised prototypes but also leaked patent drawings and even a Super Bowl ad appearance. Now Mercedes-Benz has released some preview shots of the...
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2012 BMW 650i Coupe Live From Mexico: GalleryWe spent the first half of the week driving the 2012 650i Convertible around the Baja peninsula, but during the event, BMW also had a 650i Coupe on hand. Unfortunately we didn't get any seat time in it, but we did get these tasty photos to share with you. While it's easy to appreciate the open-air...
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class BA3 Final Edition, Edition SelectGermany's own military-bred super SUV is soon to meet its end, and to celebrate the G-Class's run, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a pair of special edition models: the Edition Select and the aptly named BA3 Final Edition. The Final Edition is a short-wheel base model, while the Edition Select is long...
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2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible: First DriveIf you've never been to the Los Cabos region of the southern Baja California peninsula, you should start making plans now. While you're at it, try to find a way to secure a 2012 BMW 650i Convertible to drive while you're there. I make the recommendation based on my recent trip to drive the car at...
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Last month we brought you some of the first reports of plans for an all-wheel drive version of the upcoming 2012 BMW M5. Today the rumors coalesce with supposed confirmation from an unnamed source within the company. This move isn't really surprising, though it is out of form for the M Division, aside from the brawny and physics-defying X members of the family. Based on their dynamic all-wheel drive systems, we look forward to an all-wheel-drive M5. For those that have driven the X6 M and X5 M, it's clear that there's still ample opportunity for sideways hooliganism, with the added benefit of...
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2012 Audi S5 Sportback Spy ShotsFacelifts, revamps, mid-cycle updates--call them what you will, they usually bring minor tweaks and mild upgrades. These spy shots of the upcoming Audi A5 Sportback update hint that larger changes may be afoot, particularly for the S5 variant. With a face that looks decidedly more A6-like and a...
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Kia working on K9 rear-wheel-drive flagship sedanAlmost exactly two years ago there were whispers Kia was working on a new rear-wheel drive flagship sedan that would share its underpinnings with the Hyundai Genesis and be offered in both V-6 and V-8 guises. Then, all of a sudden, Kia unveiled the stylish KND-5 sedan concept and raised hopes that...
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Electric Mercedes-Benz S-Class Possible: ReportMercedes-Benz already has a number of electric prototypes out and about including the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive, which is already available for lease and soon sale, as well as the SLS AMG E-Cell supercar, which has been confirmed for sale in 2013. Not only that but the automaker’s parent...
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2011 Volvo C70: Quick DriveIt's spring, and what could be more pleasant than putting the top down in a stylish European four-seat convertible? We got the chance to drive the 2011 Volvo C70 recently, rediscovering the joys (and smells) of open-air travel in the spring sunshine. The C70 is a bit of an oddball in the Volvo...
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Four-Cylinder Engines Filtering Across Cadillac LineupWe already know that the upcoming ATS will feature a four-cylinder engine but this will be just the start of Cadillac’s new four-cylinder onslaught as the downsized engines are also destined to appear in the XTS range and possibly even the next-generation CTS. This will be in stark contrast...
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Volvo recently updated its S80 flagship sedan for the 2012 model year, with most of the updates centering on several new safety and infotainment upgrades. However, the automaker is also launching a new version of its S80 Executive special edition model, which has been revealed today in its latest guise. The 2012 Volvo S80 Executive is designed for the growing number of people who appreciate the possibility of tailoring their cars to suit individual tastes. While the exterior is only differentiated with a discreet badge on the trunk lid, the interior gets an instrument panel lined in leather...
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One-off Ferrari Superamerica 45 headed to 2011 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’EsteIn previous years we’ve seen wild supercars like the BMW M1 Concept and Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta (pictured) unveiled at Italy’s annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, and this year will be no different. Confirmed today by the event’s president, Karl Baumer, a...
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Is BMW's 'The Ultimate Driving Machine' Slogan Back?For reasons that still remain unclear, BMW chose to drop its hugely successful ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine’ slogan and replace it with the new ‘JOY’ campaign when it launched its latest generation Z4 Roadster last year. In fairness, BMW never formally stated that it was...
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2012 BMW 6-Series To Offer All-Wheel Drive, All-LED LightsEarlier today we brought you word from the 2012 BMW 6-Series North American launch in Baja Mexico about the coming M6, the coupe's pricing, and a few other key details--now we can add to those with word of the coming all-wheel drive system, BMW's first all-LED headlights, and a few more details on...
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2012 Acura TL: First DriveWhen it was launched as a 2009 model, the Acura TL was the most extreme definition of Acura's new styling direction. It was a polarizing design, with a brash front end and beak-like silver grille surround. According to Acura marketers, buyers in Miami and New York loved it, but Californians and...
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MINI To Use Goodwood Label For Bespoke Range Of Models: ReportMost readers would recognize the Goodwood name as either being the home of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, an annual event in the UK that draws the latest in supercars and British motorsport personalities, or the home of luxury automaker Rolls-Royce. Soon the Goodwood name may be recognized for...
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