Luxury Cars

  • 2011 Volvo Concept Universe

    Volvo’s new owner Geely is keen to reposition the Swedish automaker as a ‘Tier 1’ luxury brand able to compete with the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, though such a task is much easier said than done. Acura is one such company that’s often stated reaching Tier 1 status as its primary goal but has still failed to deliver. Volvo’s ambitions aren’t quiet as clear, as we’ve had both confirmations and denials of such plans, but perhaps the strongest hint comes from the unveiling of the new Concept Universe at this week’s 2011 Shanghai Auto Show...

  • 2011 Audi A3 Sedan e-tron Concept
    Audi A3 Sedan e-tron Concept: 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

    Audi has already given us a preview of its next-generation 2013 A3, as well as a future electrified e-tron variant using the shell of the current model. Now the automaker has combined these two elements, forming the latest A3 Sedan e-tron Concept, which has made its world debut today at the 2011...

  • 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase
    2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase: 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

    When it comes to a Rolls-Royce, the seat of choice is not the one behind the steering wheel but rather the one behind that. Rolls-Royces are designed to be driven in, not driven, so of course you would want the maximum amount of legroom for yourself and other passengers. Not surprisingly then, even...

  • Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class
    Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class: 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

    The latest Concept A-Class from Mercedes-Benz is the clearest indication yet as to what the automaker’s next-generation A-Class will look like, and the good news is that the production version of this one is likely to hit U.S. shores. Revealed today at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, and again...

  • BMW ActiveE
    BMW ActiveE Leases Start This Fall At $499/Mo. With $2,250 Down

    If you're looking to jump on the latest advanced powertrain bandwagon, it won't be all that expensive: the BMW ActiveE is going on lease this fall for $499 per month on a 24 month contract with $2,250 due at signing. Only 700 will be available, so competition for the cars will be fierce. The...

  • Infiniti IPL G Convertible Concept
    Infiniti IPL G Convertible Concept: 2011 New York Auto Show

    It's official: we're into the hot and heavy part of the New York Auto Show pregame. The latest entrant: Infiniti's IPL G Convertible concept. Joining the IPL G Coupe revealed last year at Pebble Beach, the Convertible adds the fun and flair of top-down cruising to the Infiniti Performance Line...

  • 2012 Lexus LFA official pace car

    We’ve seen plenty of pace cars in the past, including a Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG serving for duty. However, we’ve never seen a car this expensive doing the rounds before. We’re talking, of course, about the 2012 Lexus LFA supercar, a V-10 race car built for the road that retails for $375,000. The Lexus flagship was picked as the official pace car of the 2011 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and these are the first images of it. If you’re unfamiliar with the Californian event, it is an open-wheel race held annually on a street circuit in Long Beach. The 2008 race was the...

  • 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder
    Top Gear’s Richard Hammond Buys Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder, Wife Gets Fiat 500

    It’s always interesting to see what cars the people who get to drive virtually everything buys for their own personal collections. And the hosts of Top Gear--Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond--have probably driven the most varied assortment of autos: Everything from high-end...

  • 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe
    2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6-Liter Range Dropping Six-Speed Manual: Report

    Fans and enthusiasts of the conventional manual gearbox have likely lost another round in the battle being waged by automakers to phase out the clutch pedal in more and more cars. The latest casualty is the 2012 Cadillac CTS, which in 3.6-liter V-6 guise is said to be no longer offering a six-speed...

  • 2012 BMW 6-Series M Sports Package leaked
    2012 BMW 6-Series M Sports Package Leaked

    While it isn’t the high-performance M6 we’re all waiting for, the latest M Sports Package for the recently revealed 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe does give the dynamic luxury two-door an even sportier look thanks to some distinct M styling cues. Though we’ve only seen spy shots of...

  • Sebastian Vettel at a track with the Infiniti G37 and FX50
    F1 Champ Sebastian Vettel Takes Pair Of Infinitis Around A Track

    Infiniti is making the most of its sponsorship deal with Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing and its star driver Sebastian Vettel, having the current champ take a pair of its luxury models out for some race track antics ahead of this weekend’s 2011 Chinese GP in Shanghai. Fresh from his dominant...

  • Aston Martin Experience iPhone app
    Aston Martin Launches New ‘Experience’ App For iPhone

    Following on from the success of its previous ‘Explore’ app released for the Apple iPhone back in December, Aston Martin has now launched a new and updated version dubbed ‘Experience’ that comes with a few new touches. Unlike the Explore app, which was offered for free, the...

  • 2011 Hyundai Equus

    Many doubted Hyundai's ability to transition to a legitimate player in the luxury car arena when the Genesis Sedan was first announced. Some of them changed their minds when they say and drove the car. More minds will be chagning with the Equus, perhps all the moreso with an IIHS Top Safety Pick rating under its belt. Nestled in amongst other "large luxury car" contenders by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Equus sits on par with the 2011 BMW 5-Series, 2011 Cadillac CTS, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2011 Volvo S80, 2011 Lincoln MKS, and 2011 Infiniti M sedan, all of which also...

  • 2010 Audi Q7 V12 TDI
    Audi Working On Halo Q7, R8 Models For Russia, Middle East

    If a $285,000 Audi Q7 V-12 TDI doesn't quite make sense to you, you're not a Russian billionaire. Or at least that's the math when it comes to Audi's latest idea for exploiting the questionable tastes of the rich. Russia isn't the only market being targeted with the halo car concept. If you're in...

  • 2012 BMW 1-Series Coupe and Convertible
    BMW Reveals Downsized 3 Cylinder Engine, U.S-Bound?

    Home of the Ultimate Driving Machine and bringer of Joy to drivers, BMW has revealed its latest powerplant and to the casual observer or diehard enthusiast neither corporate phrase sits very easily with the new engine. The reason? It's a 3-cylinder, and it's low capacity. Buyers in Europe are used...

  • 2012 Audi Q3
    2012 Audi Q3 Still Under Consideration For U.S.

    Audi’s new baby, the recently revealed Q3 compact crossover, is still unconfirmed for sale in the U.S. despite the popularity of crossover models in this market as well as growing demand for more fuel efficient vehicles. You may recall last month Audi board member for sales and marketing...

  • 2012 Audi A6 Avant spy shots
    2012 Audi A6 Avant: Spy Shots

    All the details and images for the new 2012 Audi A6 have been out for a while now but there are still several variants apart from the regular sedan still in the works, though not all have been confirmed for sale in the U.S. These include the high-performance S6 and RS6 models, A6 Hybrid and...

  • Gray Design’s Strand Craft Limousine Beach Cruiser concept
    Swedish Beach Cruiser Concept Features 1950s Chevy Design With A Maritime Spin

    They certainly are a creative lot over in Sweden. Not only have we enjoyed some oddball yet innovative designs from the likes of Volvo and Saab over the past several decades, but in more recent times we’ve also seen some whacky creations from some of the country’s smaller design firms...

  • Project Kahn RS300 Range Rover Sport

    There's nothing wrong with a completely stock Land Rover Range Rover Sport. It's one of the most luxurious, capable on- and off-road performance SUVs available, and in supercharged trim it’s able to give some sports cars a run for their money. However, the fact that it’s so good in stock form just means a platform for craziness for the tuners at Project Kahn. The British tuner has now announced a new package, the Project Kahn RS300, which the firm claims is one of the fastest Range Rovers in the world. As its name suggests, the RS300 Range Rover Sport produces a peak output of 300...

  • Infiniti's free roadside assistance app
    Infiniti Launches Free Roadside Assistance App

    If you own a new or certified pre-owned Infiniti, the automaker now has a new app designed for the Apple iPhone that will help get you out of trouble should you have engine problems, get a flat tire or run out of gas. Infiniti has collaborated with Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country)...

  • MINI Inspired By Goodwood
    MINI Inspired By Goodwood Preview: 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

    On the surface, the respective MINI and Rolls-Royce brands appear to be worlds apart; one sells small, relatively affordable hatchbacks targeted at hip youngsters, while the other is steeped in tradition, costs a fortune to own and is all about big, brazen sedans oozing luxury. Delve a little...

  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell
    Mercedes-Benz Partners With Bosch For Full Scale Production Of Electric Drivetrains In 2012

    The parent company of Mercedes-Benz, Daimler, has signed a deal with automotive parts supplier Bosch to expand their long-standing partnership and cooperate in the development and production of electric drivetrains that will eventually feature in a number of new production models. The two industry...

  • 2012 Audi Q3
    2012 Audi Q3 Preview: 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

    Sketches, spy shots, and speculative factoids have swirled around the 2012 Audi Q3 for years now. Today, we have the official info ahead of its official debut at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. Straight to the oily bits: the 3,307-pound Q3 is powered by a trio of four-cylinder engines at launch. The...

  • 2012 Cadillac SRX
    2012 Cadillac SRX Gets 300-HP 3.6-Liter V-6

    Back in February, reports started circling that Cadillac would be doing away with the previous 3.0-liter V-6 and replacing it with the 3.6-liter V-6 in the 2012 SRX, and today, it's official: the 300-horsepower LFX engine will be available. The larger V-6 adds 35 horsepower and 37 pound feet of...

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