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We’ve consistently reported about some of Opel’s hotter models being imported to the United States and sold as Buicks, and we’ve already seen the top-selling Insignia sedan arrive as a Regal as well as the soon-to-be released Verano, which is essentially a reskinned Opel Astra and Chevrolet Cruze. However, it’s not often that we hear about some of Buick’s top models making their way over to Europe. Of course, there are the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera twins, but according to a new report there could be a couple of Buick models being sold in Europe as Opels in...
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No Plans For Infiniti M25 In U.S.: ReportInfiniti currently offers a 2.5-liter engine in its G Sedan in the U.S. but in Japan, this 218 horsepower V-6 is also offered in the more expensive M Sedan, known locally as the Nissan Fuga. Don’t hold your breath waiting for Infiniti to launch an ‘M25’ with this 2.5-liter engine...
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Fisker Karma Hits The Track At Formula 1 Monaco Grand PrixThough the car is officially in production, there’s still no sign that deliveries of the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid luxury sedan in the U.S. are about to start despite continuous claims that the car is coming. Despite the setbacks, Fisker managed to roll out one example of the svelte sedan...
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New 2012 BMW M5 Prototype Preview: VideoThe F10M, as it's known internally, or 2012 BMW M5 as we'll soon know it, has just got another prototype video teaser straight from BMW, this time in high-speed testing at the Nardo Ring, where we see the car passing 315 km/h or so (about 195 mph) as the driver casually sips coffee. The German...
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Stretched Bentley Mulsanne Built By Russia’s ArmorTechEver thought the Bentley Mulsanne was just not quite big enough? Probably not, but as you’re about to find out now not everybody thinks this way. Pictured above is a custom stretched version of the Mulsanne flagship sedan, which not only gets a ton of extra legroom but armor protection as...
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Last Cadillac DTS Joins Bulgari Luxury Goods Chairman’s Private CollectionEarlier this month the Cadillac STS ended production and this past week the same fate befell its bigger brother, the DTS, with the last example seen here rolling off the production line at the car’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant. As we’ve reportedly several times in the past, the DTS, along...
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What makes the RL distinct or alluring among luxury cars? How is it much different than the same-sized TL? And shouldn't a brand flagship feel a little more exclusive, a little less mainstream-lux? These are all questions shoppers will be wondering, and we couldn't help but be left pondering them even after several days with a 2011 Acura RL Advance. In short: Performance was satisfying enough, and we felt comfortable and at ease, but as soon as we thought about what else we could get with the same money, we couldn't help but think that we'd jump ship for a Jaguar XF, BMW 5-Series, Infiniti...
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2014 Chevrolet Impala’s Move To Detroit Could Spell End For Commodore HopesGeneral Motors Company's [NYSE:GM] announcement this week to move production of the next-generation 2014 Chevrolet Impala to its Detroit-Hamtramck manufacturing plant, where it will join the Volt and redesigned Malibu, could spell the end for any hope that the rear-wheel drive Holden Commodore...
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2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Priced From $34,200Though it's largely unchanged for the 2012 model year, there are a few new tweaks and twists to the Hyundai Genesis Sedan, along with a new slate of pricing info, released today. The good news is that it's pretty easy to get into a base V-6 model, which starts at just $34,200. That's right in the...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Gets Its Own Apple iPad AppMercedes-Benz is the latest in a growing list of luxury automakers releasing new apps for the Apple iPad, a connected executive’s latest must-have and something that’s increasingly becoming an intriguing accessory for cars, especially in marketing them. This isn’t the first time...
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2012 Hyundai Genesis Prada: Forbidden FruitIt’s a bit odd seeing the names Hyundai and Prada in the same title but it’s certainly not the first time. About two years ago Hyundai first took the wraps off its Genesis Prada, a special edition of the then new luxury sedan designed and built in collaboration with Italian fashion...
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2012 BMW M5 Twin-Turbo V-8 Engine First LookThe brand new 2012 BMW M5 is scheduled to be unveiled in just a few months at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show but a near production-ready concept version of the car, the aptly named Concept M5, was recently unveiled at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. BMW only officially revealed the concept’s...
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With its latest generation 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan, Chrysler decided to launch several different variations of the car, each aimed at a very different target market. The hero of the lineup, the Hemi-packing 300 SRT8 (which is actually a 2012 model), is aimed at the luxury and performance end of the market, while the 300S is for the style conscious crowd. In this latest video clip, our man Joel Feder takes a closer look at the 300C Executive Series, which is designed for the person who wants understated luxury. Not surprisingly, the car comes with an unusual--for an American car--lack of...
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Next-Gen Hyundai Genesis To Spawn All-Wheel Drive Model: ReportThe wraps recently came off the facelifted 2012 Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan and while the car did receive some healthy engine and transmission upgrades, an all-wheel drive option, something that’s proving more and more crucial among luxury buyers, was noticeably absent. Turns out Hyundai...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class To Spawn Four Bodystyles: ReportMercedes-Benz is hard at work on its next-generation S-Class flagship sedan, which is expected to bow onto the market late next year as a 2013 model. We’ve already seen countless spy shots of prototypes for the new car, which have revealed a fairly conventional sedan shape with similar...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sedan Gets Standard 4Matic AWD--OnlyIf you like to haul the kids and, in the same car, get a bit sideways on occasion, you'll probably have to choose something besides the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sedan (2010 model pictured), because this time around it's all-wheel-drive only. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing. Given the...
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Fashion Designer John Varvatos Stars In Latest Imported From Detroit Ad: VideoIt all started with Eminem and his appearance in Chrysler’s Super Bowl commercial for the new 2011 Chrysler 200. The title was ‘Imported From Detroit’ and the particular ad was centered around a theme of ‘Born From Fire’. Since then we’ve seen one other Imported...
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2012 Audi A7 first drive reviewThe 2012 Audi A7 has been a long time coming to the U.S. We first learned about the car from the official release nearly a year ago, in July 2010. It wasn't until last month's New York Auto Show that the car was revealed for America. Shortly after the show, I spent a week in the car. So how was it?...
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The new 2011 Chrysler 300 has been almost universally praised by those who have laid eyes upon it, but as with most cars, there are always ways to improve things. That’s where the guys at Mopar come in. For the latest Detroit muscle sedan, Mopar is offering a full menu of grilles and wheels for those looking to customize and personalize their new Chrysler 300. And importantly, unlike other aftermarket offerings, Mopar’s grilles are specifically tested for aero, cooling and thermal efficiencies, and its wheels are specifically designed and tested for durability and impact. In total...
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2001-2004 Audi A6, S6, R6 Recalled For Fuel Tank Fire RiskPotential fire hazard or not, we still want an Audi RS6 in our driveway. Sure, we're ideally prefer the monstrous twin-turbo V-10 that followed the model under recall, but we wouldn't look a gift car in the tank. The tank is where the fire risk in the recalled cars lies: a plastic valve that flexes...
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2012 BMW M5 (F10) At The Proving Grounds: VideoThis official look at the upcoming 2012 BMW M5 is our best look yet at what to expect. For those that feared the new M5 might lose some of its edge, we find little to quibble with here. Smoky burnouts, lots of tail-out action in the dry and wet, high-speed testing, and more await. Click play and...
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Porsche GT3 RS 4.0, Panamera Hybrid Configurators OnlineIt's time to start making those wishlists a bit more specific, folks: the latest pair of Porsches now have official online configurators. We spent a few minutes mostly taking things off the GT3 RS 4.0 (air conditioning, stereo, creature comforts) and ended up with a $202,000 price tag and one...
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Aston Martin Auctioning Rapide To Aid JapanIt’s been two months since the Japan earthquake disaster but the effects, especially on the auto industry, are still being felt all around the world. Aston Martin is showing its full support for the island nation, with its CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez announcing plans to auction his Rapide company car...
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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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