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BMW is gearing up for the start of production of its seventh-generation 5-Series. Already spied extensively in prototype form, the new sedan and wagon adopt the carbon fiber-infused platform of the larger 7-Series as well as that model’s production line at BMW’s plant in Dingolfing, Germany. The plant is also home to production of the current 5-Series as well as the 6-Series and some 3-Series and 4-Series models. As a result, the plant is at full capacity, churning out around 350,000 vehicles per year. Because of the strong demand—BMW delivered 347,000 5-Series models in...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 first drive reviewBig Gulps. Animal Style. Smothered, covered, chopped, and chunked. America's shameless and torrid affair with the over-the-top isn't limited to food. When it comes to luxury and performance cars, we like them big and brawny, too. Alpha-numeric sequences like CTS-V and E63 and M5 activate overworked...
Nelson Ireson -
2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo pumps out 188 hp, thanks to the JukeIt's been forever since the Nissan Sentra SE-R was a machine to be feared--but this year, a new Sentra SR Turbo gives us hope that its tossable, rev-happy spirit lives on. The 2017 Sentra SR Turbo gets its start as a stock Sentra SR, complete with its 124-hp, naturally aspirated inline-4. Yank that...
Martin Padgett -
Alfa Romeo Giulia reclaims 4-door Nürburgring record with blistering 7:32 lapFollowing the debut of its new Giulia Quadrifoglio at the 2015 Frankfurt auto show, Alfa Romeo proclaimed the car had lapped the Nürburgring in 7:39. At the time, this was the record for a production standard four-door car at the ‘Ring by a significant margin. We thought it would be safe...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2017 Karma Revero previewNo, it’s not 2011 all over again. And no, you’re not looking at a Fisker Karma. This is the 2017 Karma Revero. The extended-range electric sedan was formally unveiled on Thursday at an event near Los Angeles, California. The Revero, which is priced from $130,000, is a new and improved...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: 462 hp, 0-60 in 4.4 s, 31-mi electric rangeIf you’re in the market for an electrified car that can outpace top sports cars but also take the family for a road trip come vacation time, then consider Porsche’s new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. The fuel-efficient sedan is the plug-in hybrid model in the second-generation Panamera lineup and...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] has proven that a startup company can bring its own vision of motoring future to the road, although in its case there were taxpayers taking much of the risk for minimal returns. Perhaps Varsovia Motor Company is the next thing in the high-end, low-emissions automotive world. Based in Poland, the company has produced a concept simply called the Varsovia. It's a luxury sedan that seeks to provide serious range and a seriously luxurious interior environment. Should the Varsovia actually be built, it would feature an extended-range electric powertrain. Think of it as...
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2017 Ford Fusion Sport first drive review: Mainstream goes premiumA couple of premium automakers have tried tossing pedestrian engines in their premium cars, and the results were disastrous. Acura shoved a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder in the ILX, and buyers stayed away in droves. Cadillac plopped the Malibu's 202-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder in the ATS...
Kirk Bell -
Flying Spur W12 S is first Bentley 4-door to exceed 200 mphBentley’s Flying Spur is now a tad faster thanks to a new W12 S range-topper. In fact, the model is the first four-door Bentley with a top speed in excess of 200 mph. The Flying Spur W12 S features the familiar twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W-12 engine but with the output dialed up to 626...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2018 Audi A5 Sportback revealed ahead of 2016 Paris auto showLove the svelte lines of Audi’s A5 but can’t bring yourself to owning a coupe? Audi offers a more practical option called the A5 Sportback, and the version based on the second-generation A5 has just been revealed ahead of the world debut later this month at the 2016 Paris auto show...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2017 Genesis G90 priced from $69,050The flagship sedan for Hyundai's new Genesis standalone luxury division will list from nearly $70,000 when it hits the market later this month. Prices start at $69,050 for the entry-level, twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter V-6-powered Genesis G90 and top out at $73,150 for the range-topping, V-8-powered...
Andrew Ganz -
Jaguar bringing XE competitors to its U.K. dealershipsJaguar is diving headfirst into the compact luxury sports sedan game. It should because small cars represent a larger market than the other end of Jaguar's model range. However, that means Jaguar is taking on some heady competition from the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, and Mercedes-Benz...
Jeff Glucker -
Citroën, part of French auto giant PSA Group, has revealed a radical sedan concept it plans to formerly unveil in late September at the 2016 Paris auto show. The concept is called the Cxperience and gives a glimpse of some of the design elements we can expect on the next-generation C5. It can also be seen as a modern CX, as the Cxperience name suggests. At 190 inches in length, the Cxperience is roughly the same size as the current C5 that has been on sale since 2007. The two vehicles have nothing else in common, though, as the Cxperience features a thoroughly modern design as well as a...
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2018 Volkswagen Golf, CC leaked?Volkswagen is set to introduce a raft of new models over the coming years including a successor to the CC and an updated version of the current, seventh-generation Golf. Prototypes for the new CC were spied recently and details on the updated Golf have been hinted at by senior VW execs. The cars...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2017 BMW Alpina B7 first drive review: A better BMWBMW’s flagship sedan, the 7-Series, has never received the M performance treatment. That’s OK, though—Alpina is here to help. In fact, the small BMW-exclusive tuner company does such a good job of building what is, in effect, an M7 that we doubt BMW could top it. Alpina is a...
Kirk Bell -
2017 Buick LaCrosse previewBuick's new LaCrosse may not be a BMW-rivaling sports sedan, but it boasts remarkably lithe and polished manners on a curvy road. That's partly due to its all-new structure, which checks in about 300 pounds lighter than last year's admittedly porky model, and also to its upgraded five-link rear...
Andrew Ganz -
Tesla unveils Model S P100D, proclaims it the fastest accelerating car you can buyWhat's more than ludicrous speed? Apparently, it's the new Tesla Model S P100D, announced today by company CEO Elon Musk. Capable of sprinting from a complete stop to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, the Model S 100D isn't the fastest accelerating car ever, but it is darn close. It's surpassed only by...
Andrew Ganz -
2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport gets drive modes selector with adjustment of 7 dynamic settingsFord Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] Fusion has undergone a substantial update for the 2017 model year. Among the changes is a new performance-oriented model dubbed the Fusion V6 Sport. The car boasts a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 that’s good for an impressive 325 horsepower and 380...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Volkswagen is readying a new generation of its CC, as evidenced by prototype versions spotted in the wild. We now have a video of one of the prototypes, giving us an early taste of what the mid-size sedan will be like on the road. The prototype may be heavily camouflaged but we can already see that the new CC will sport some handsome proportions. The car looks very low and wide from the front. It also has a long wheelbase, with the wheels pushed out to the corners. VW has already previewed the look of the new CC with its handsome Sport Coupe GTE concept unveiled at the 2015 Geneva auto show...
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Would you do this to a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class?Some view a vehicle as an extension of ones self, or another form to express yourself. This is why the aftermarket exists, and how custom car boutiques survive. You've burned your retinas before courtesy of Mansory—and now you get the displeasure of that burning sensation thanks to a new...
Joel Feder -
Cadillac just unveiled a flagship luxury sedan concept in Pebble BeachCadillac has strong Pebble Beach game. (Remember the Ciel concept from 2011? Or the Elmiraj from 2013?) This year the automaker took the wraps off its Escala sedan, a four-door flagship sedan built from the same CT6 bones on sale today. The Escala, Spanish for "scale," measures 6 inches longer than...
Aaron Cole -
2017 Audi A4 gets entry-level Ultra model with 31 mpg combined fuel economyAudi is finally bringing one of its Ultra models to the United States. The label represents the most fuel-efficient offering in the range and was first applied on a diesel-powered A3 in 2013. In the U.S., Audi’s first Ultra model will be a member of the 2017 A4 range and is estimated to...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Report: Porsche Pajun sedan, 928 successor in doubtThe recent sighting of a shortened Panamera test mule has sent the rumor mill into overdrive with revived talk of the Porsche Pajun, a hypothetical sedan to slot in below the Panamera. Pajun is simply a nickname for the off-rumored sedan. It’s short for “Panamera Junior,” just as...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Icon made a 6-figure Chevy Caprice, and it's gloriousOne of my dream machines isn't a new Ferrari [NYSE:F]. It's not the latest Porsche. It's not even something like a Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Shelby GT350, or other modern high-horsepower muscle car. It's a Ford Crown Vic. You see, I drive on the Los Angeles freeway system and it's a terrible...
Jeff Glucker