Sedans
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Mercedes-Benz is working on a stretched version of its S-Class sedan, a prototype for which is featured in our exclusive spy video. Up to six different S-Class variants will eventually be launched, including this S-Class Maybach, which we’re expecting to be revealed later this year, as a 2015 model. Once a standalone brand, Maybach is expected to be turned into a sub-brand for ultra-luxurious Mercedes models, just as Mercedes-AMG is a sub-brand for the automaker’s high-performance models. And this stretched S-Class will be the first to get the Maybach treatment, and once launched...
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Bows Out With 2015 ModelMitsubishi has confirmed that its Lancer Evolution will bow out of the market after the 2015 model year, and at this point it’s not clear what will replace it. Mitsubishi has said in the past that any successor to the Evo will be very different to past generations of the car, with many...
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2015 Cadillac ATS PreviewCadillac’s ATS sedan is still relatively new on the market, having been introduced only in 2013. Nevertheless, the stylish sedan has come in for an update for its 2015 model year, although the changes are hard to spot. The most noticeable is at the front, with the 2015 ATS adopting...
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2015 Volkswagen Passat (European-Spec) RevealedVolkswagen has revealed the latest versions of the Passat sedan and Passat Variant wagon that the rest of the world enjoys. They represent the eighth generation of the Passat line, the B8, and make their official debut at the 2014 Paris Auto Show in October. Although the cars won’t be sold in...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach Spy ShotsThese are the latest spy shots of the stretched 'Maybach' version of the latest-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Up to six different S-Class variants will eventually be launched, including this S-Class Maybach, which we’re expecting to be revealed later this year, as a 2015 model. Once a...
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2015 Chrysler 300 Spy ShotsThese are the first spy shots of a facelifted version of the Chrysler 300 due out later this year, as a 2015 model. Being a mid-cycle update (the current 300 was all-new for 2011), the updates to the car aren’t extensive though they should help the big and boxy sedan fit in with a raft of...
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We’re sure that for most people hopping behind the wheel of Bentley’s Mulsanne flagship sedan, the car’s 505 horsepower and massive 752 pound-feet of torque will be more than adequate. However, it appears there’s been sufficient demand for a more potent Mulsanne to warrant Bentley developing a performance-oriented model. The information was reported by Auto Express, based on comments made by Wolfgang Dürheimer, Bentley’s CEO. Dürheimer said that Mulsanne developments would be announced at major auto shows taking place in 2014, leading to speculation...
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2015 Lexus IS Gets Minor UpdatesThe Lexus IS was all-new for 2014 but the new model year sees the stylish sedan receive some minor updates. Due to go on sale this fall, the 2015 Lexus IS gets LED fog lights, standard Siri Eyes Free and a handful of cabin enhancements. Siri Eyes Free is designed for iPhone 4S and iPhone 5...
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pullman To Be World’s Most Expensive SedanMercedes-Benz is working on a stretched version of its latest-generation S-Class that is expected to debut at the end of the year and revive the Maybach name as a new trim level. However, this won’t be the most upmarket version of the S-Class as Mercedes is also working on an extra-long...
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2015 Cadillac ATS And CTS Spotted With Subtle Updates: VideoThe latest versions of Cadillac’s ATS and CTS sedans are relatively new on the market, with both lines receiving complete redesigns for 2013 and 2014 respectively. However, both the ATS and CTS are scheduled to receive subtle updates for the 2015 model year, with the most prominent change...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and CLS63 AMG revealedThe four-door coupe segment is rapidly growing, but the progenitor of the niche, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, is still powering along. Currently in its second generation, the CLS has just undergone a mid-cycle update, bringing new styling, a revamped interior and plenty of tech upgrades to the...
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2016 Jaguar XE Spy VideoJaguar’s new small sedan to rival the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be known as the XE, and a prototype has been spotted at the Nürburgring. As our spy video confirms, the new XE is shaping up to be a very capable sport sedan, with the prototype making short work of the...
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When last we left the Bentley Flying Spur, we were wending our way through Beijing traffic, hurtling toward the Great Wall and dodging an Olympian course of randomly placed and chosen obstacles, all while soaking up the Spur's leathery, woodsy accoutrements and the sonorous W-12. A year later, and we're needling our way through London traffic, hurtling toward the Salisbury Plain, and dodging an Olympian course of randomly placed and chosen obstacles, immersing ourselves in a different engine note and a red-and-white leather interior worthy of a classic Porsche or Corvette. MUST SEE: Nissan...
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2016 Jaguar XE Spy ShotsJaguar is now in the latter stages of development of a small sedan that will target the likes of the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and spy shots of a prototype wearing the production version’s sheet metal have surfaced yet again. The new car was recently confirmed to be called the...
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2016 Jaguar XE Shows Off With See-Through BodyworkThe 2016 Jaguar XE is anything but a secret, but that’s not stopping Jaguar from claiming to be “keeping the XE under wraps” while showing off a prototype clad in clear bodywork. Though the transparent panels do obscure the overall look of the car, its basic proportions come...
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Moscow reveals Presidential limo concepts, may seek Porsche's helpAbout a year ago, it was reported that the Russian government had requested local automakers to come up with designs for a series of luxury vehicles that could be used to transport officials and possibly even form the basis of a new Russian luxury car brand. At present the Russian government uses...
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30th Anniversary BMW M5: Official Details On The 600-HP Super SedanThe BMW M5 has undergone many changes over the years, growing in both size and power. To celebrate the M5’s 30 years on the market, BMW has built a special “30 Jahre M5” edition, and it’s the most powerful production car the brand has ever offered. ALSO SEE: 2015 BMW i8...
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VW Americas Chief Promises New Phaeton By 2019Volkswagen is due to launch a new generation of its Phaeton full-size luxury sedan overseas sometime in the next couple of years, and this one’s destined to reach U.S. showrooms. It’s been eight years since the Phaeton was dropped from the local market, but rumors of its return have...
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The redesigned 2015 Hyundai Sonata was revealed initially in its home market of Korea, but now it's made its world debut at the 2014 New York Auto Show. As we previously reported, Hyundai is adopting a more aggressive rollout program for its Sonata and will start sales of this new model this fall, giving the previous car a shelf life of less than five years. The move should help the Sonata claw back some market share in a segment that remains dominated by the Toyota Camry but has seen impressive new arrivals such as the latest-generation Chrysler 200, Ford Fusion and Honda Accord. MUST SEE...
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2015 Hyundai Genesis first drive reviewThe Hyundai Genesis arrived more than five years ago, true to its name, at the genesis of a new era for luxury. At the time, the luxury market only had what amounted to a collective hiccup; but the recession that ensued gave many who could afford a luxury vehicle just a little more pause about...
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Should the next presidential limo be a Tesla?The Secret Service is gearing up for an all-new presidential limo, to replace the venerable but sometimes challenged Beast. There are a number of requirements placed on those wishing to build the next limo, not least of which is that it must be an American company. Tesla Motors is an American...
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2015 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe debuts at 2014 Geneva Motor ShowIt's finally here: BMW's four-door-coupe version of a coupe derived from a sedan. If that is a bit confusing, you're thinking too hard. Just go with it. BMW's answer to a question no one knew to ask, the 2014 4-Series Gran Coupe puts a sleeker, trimmer look on the four-door F30--or adds a couple...
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Fisker’s new owner wants to build V-8 Karmas with VL AutomotiveThe American arm of Chinese auto parts supplier Wanxiang, Wanxiang America Corporation, recently won the rights to Fisker’s assets in a deal valued at $149.2 million, which was approved by the Delaware court overseeing Fisker’s bankruptcy on Tuesday. Information about Wanxiang’s...
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Porsche boss hints at 7th model, most likely a mid-size sedanTalk of Porsche launching a second sedan positioned below the Panamera dates back to early 2011. The latest word from Porsche is that adding a seventh model to the lineup makes sense, as it would allow the company to make a major model introduction every year since the typical lifespan of a Porsche...
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