Luxury Cars

We have no idea why BMW chose to launch its updated 5-series lineup outside of Detroit, but this is exactly what they have done. The current 5-series has been one of BMW's most popular models in its history, so there is still reason to get excited about the launch. This is the first major update...

Though we’ve previously shown you a video and images of the Lincoln MKR, Ford has officially shown the concept today. The MKR introduces a new design language of “elegant simplicity” on a four-door coupe that also features fuel-saving technology, including its new TwinForce...

These are the first photos of the new convertible that Rolls-Royce will show at the upcoming 2007 Detroit auto show. The new car is essentially a production version of the 100EX concept shown two years ago and retains many of the same features such as LED headlights and a teak roof cover...

The convertibles of today are generally known as little two-seat roadsters like the MX-5 and S2000. But it wasn’t long ago that a different kind of beast cruised the ocean promenades - the four door luxury convertible. Now, with barely any signs of life in this sector, Mercedes has designed a...

When it comes to big luxury saloons, our favorite has always been the Quattroporte. Not because it’s got the most gadgets or it’s the most expensive, but because it’s incredibly fun to drive and feels more special than the usual German sedans. The only major problem is the...

Volkswagen Group’s new chief Martin Winterkorn has hinted that the company’s plant in Brussels could be used to build a new subcompact for Audi dubbed the A1. Germany’s Der Spiegel reports that Winterkorn is planning to meet Belgian Prime minister Guy Verhofstadt later this week...

Alfa Romeo is rumored to be working on a high-end luxury saloon to be based on the next-generation of the stunning Maserati Quattroporte. The new car would slot in as the 167 replacement and will definitely be sold in the US upon Alfa's return. Original plans had Alfa using the same platform as the...

Mercedes is taking 33 diesel E-Class cars on a long-distance drive from Paris to Beijing, each covering around 13,600km. The long-distance journey from Europe to Asia passes through France, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia and Kazakhstan before ending in China. During this time...

The motoring world is well aware of the performance potential of Audi’s diesel technology. We’ve already seen the diesel-powered R10 come first in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race as well as the confirmation that a diesel engine will feature in the TT coupe. Now there are...

Audi’s boss of Marketing and Sales, Ralph Weyler, has confirmed that the automaker is working on the A1 and that it’ll bring the fight to BMW’s MINI in 2009. The new car will be built using underpinnings from the previous Golf and current Polo, and is expected to cost around...

There’s always been an unofficial gentlemen’s agreement between the mainstream German automakers to limit the top speed of their cars to 155 mph (250 kmh), even the high-performance models from Mercedes-AMG and BMW’s M division as well as Audi’s potent RS range (many of...

Nokia’s luxurious Vertu series of mobile phones has added another two units to its range of Ascent high-end mobile phones that celebrate the classic racetracks of the world by featuring a small map of the track on the outer casing. The latest two tracks include the Le Mans and Indianapolis...

It’s rare to see a supercar that can compete in both the fuel economy stakes as well as race track performance. Featuring a modified General Motors diesel 6.6L twin-turbo diesel engine and a unique eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, the Iceni R can reach a top speed of...

Audi’s upcoming A5 coupe is just around the corner and should give the recently launched BMW 3-Series Coupe some serious competition upon its release. Latest images of the sleek new coupe undergoing testing on the busy streets of Paris have turned up, with latest rumors suggesting that the...

The Big Three will be out in full force at this year’s SEMA show, and we can confirm that Chrysler will be unveiling a long wheelbase version of the 300C labelled the Pullman. The name actually comes from the stretched Mercedes Benz limos of yesteryear, and this Chrysler version will...

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is about to take delivery of a Volkswagen Phaeton for his next Pope Mobile. The model in particular will be a black long-wheelbase version complete with a 450-horsepower 6.0-liter W-12 engine, and it will be modified for comfort, privacy and security. This is just...

Honda has begun taking orders for its new jet aircraft that they claim will revolutionize the private jet industry. Production is slated for a 2010 start with an expected output of 70 jets per year. However, Honda will be evaluating the popularity of its new jet, and will adjust volume levels as...

In an effort to reduce weight, Land Rover is considering the use of aluminum for its next generation of vehicles, which is estimated to save close to 1,100 pounds in some models. Land Rover would borrow technology from Jaguar, which already uses the lightweight metal for the structure of its XJ...

Mercedes is looking to cut costs for its next generation A-class and B-class small cars by enlisting the aid of a development partner that will work on platforms and possibly also engines together. The new A-class is expected for delivery in 2011 with the B-class following one year after. Despite...

What do you get when you take a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, chop off two doors, revamp most of the exterior, and create a luxurious new interior with the latest technology? The DC STAR, a concept vehicle created by Indian coachbuilders DC Design and available through custom order for around...