Sedans
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While the fight for dominance at the top of the full-sized luxury sedan class is an elegant affair, governed by gentleman's rules, it's still a fight--and a fierce one. Today, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class enters the ring looking for a knockout. What is the S Class' secret combo? Three engineering priorities: "Intelligent Drive," "Efficient Technology," and "Essence of Luxury," according to Mercedes-Benz. With these, the S Class seeks to raise the bar for the entire automotive world. CLICK HERE FOR LIVE PHOTOS OF THE CAR "Rather than being about safety or aesthetics, power or efficiency...
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2014 Bentley Flying Spur: Joy RideThe Bentley Flying Spur is officially fair game. We brought you live photos from the Geneva Motor Show and from the New York auto show--and now, we're just back from a first drive from Beijing to the Great Wall. We'll have more in depth on the drive soon, but first, take a look through our Flying...
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2014 Acura ILX: Leather, Active Noise Cancellation Now IncludedThe Acura ILX sedan enters its second model year with a few more features—and a price hike of $1,000. Leather upholstery is now standard on all 2014 ILX models, with leatherette door liners. An eight-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, and a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera system have...
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2014 BMW 5-Series Spy ShotsThe current generation of the BMW 5-Series was first introduced for the 2011 model year, so in BMW tradition a facelifted model should be expected around the 2014 model year. Right on cue, prototypes for this facelifted model have been spotted, revealing a number of elements we can expect on the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2013 VW Beetle, Jetta GLI Uprated, UpgradedThe latest version of VW's turbocharged 2.0-liter four makes its way into the Beetle and Jetta lineups midway through the 2013 model year. Volkswagen says for cars on sale this month, the running changes to those models will include its new TSI engine, the one it's building at a new factory in...
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2014 Lexus IS Priced From $36,845, F Sport From $39,960The 2014 Lexus IS looks different, feels different, and is priced just a bit different from the previous-generation 2013 model. Starting at $36,845 (including delivery) for the IS 250 RWD, and ranging up to $45,775 starting price for the IS 350 AWD F Sport, the IS range spans a competitive price...
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Few cars available today fit the description of a “sleeper” better than the Ford Taurus SHO. Almost indistinguishable from a stock Taurus, the high-performance SHO, with its 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, will put many sports cars to shame. The guys at Hennessey, however, have taken the car’s performance to the next level, bumping output to a heady 445 horsepower. This sees the car’s 0-60 mph time drop to an impressive 4.3 seconds while its quarter mile elapsed time is an insane--for a large family sedan--12.8 seconds and its trap speed 109 mph. The...
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Could Alfa Romeo’s New Flagship Sedan Be Called The 6C?Alfa Romeo has long been rumored to be planning a new range-topping sedan serving as the replacement for its previous 166 and sharing a rear-wheel-drive platform with sister brand Maserati. However, reports broke late last year claiming that the future Alfa flagship, referred to internally as the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Volvo Rules Out Building 7-Series And S Class RivalWe’ve heard it all before but rarely have we seen it executed successfully; mid-tier luxury brands attempting to move upmarket and compete with top tier brands. Acura is one such company that has often stated reaching top tier status as its primary goal and in recent years has made...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class L Revealed At 2013 Shanghai Auto ShowFollowing the launch of the updated 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class range earlier in the year, the German automaker has now presented the unique long-wheelbase version of the car developed specially for the Chinese market. Carrying the E-Class L moniker, the stretched sedan made its debut over the...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Revealed In New Spy ShotsUPDATE: The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class has been revealed. Click here for all the details. Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation S Class, the W222, is set for its official debut next month, and with the reveal so soon it appears Mercedes’ engineers have become a bit lax with the amount of...
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2014 Maserati Ghibli Full Specs, Live Photos And VideoMaserati’s new Ghibli sedan made its official world debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show in China over the weekend and is now on its way to showrooms, scheduled to arrive before the year is out. As previously reported, the Ghibli will launch as a 2014 model and be available with two...
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As we predicted yesterday, Lexus is in fact going to build a car in the U.S.: the ES 350. Global president of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, held a conference call with senior executives and the press this morning to make the announcement. Lexus has been considering U.S. production for at least the last two years. According to Lexus, building the ES 350 at the Georgetown, Kentucky plant will require a $360 million investment and generate 750 jobs. Lexus says it will build about 50,000 ES 350s each year, starting from the mid-2015 production date. Last year, 58,850 ES sedans were sold in North America...
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Maserati To Celebrate Centenary In 2014 With Zegna Special EditionTwo of Italy’s finest luxury labels, Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna, have entered a partnership aimed at promoting Italian design and manufacturing excellence worldwide. At the same time, the two will collaborate on a number of projects, starting with a special edition model next year to...
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Volvo S60 Polestar Finally Enters ProductionAfter previewing it as a concept last year, Volvo’s S60 Polestar sports sedan has been confirmed for production, with the initial run of cars to be sold exclusively on the Australian market. The production S60 Polestar won’t be quite as extreme as the original 508-horsepower concept...
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Next-Gen Jaguar XJ To Feature Two Distinct Body Styles: ReportWhile the Jaguar XJ is one of the best looking offerings in its class, its avant-garde styling has come at a cost. The sloping roof may give the XJ a sleek look but it has come at the cost of space for rear-seat passengers. Jaguar remains divided on whether to stick with this dramatic look for the...
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Rolls-Royce Builds Pink Ghost To Help Foster Breast Cancer SupportYou may find the color of this Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase a bit distressing, but there's a good reason for the particular hue applied to this car. The car was painted this way to help foster support for breast cancer care. It was commissioned by FAB1, an organization headed by British...
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Limited Run Of Volvo S60 Polestar Sedans Entering Production: ReportVolvo motorsport partner Polestar has recently dabbled in the world of tuning road cars, originally starting with a C30 concept back in 2010 and then unleashing the 508-horsepower S60 concept on the world just last year. Along the way, Polestar started selling dealer-installed ECU tuning software...
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As more and more diesel models slowly creep their way onto the market, and with gas prices showing little sign of receding, there has probably never been a better time for the launch of a diesel-powered Chrysler 300. Jeep’s Grand Cherokee is once again offered with a diesel engine, a brilliant unit built by Italy’s VM Motori, and soon the same engine will be offered in the Ram 1500 pickup truck. But what about Chrysler’s 300, which has long been rumored to be getting the option of a diesel? When asked that very question by Ward’s Auto, Chrysler brand boss Saad Chehab...
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2014 Hyundai Equus Video PreviewWhile the Hyundai Equus luxury sedan has only been on the market a few years here in the U.S., the Korean automaker is already giving its flagship sedan a mild refresh. For 2014 the Equus boasts new technology, an updated design, and an even more luxurious interior. In the luxury segment it's all...
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Hyundai Rolls Out Luxurious Equus By Hermès StudyPictured here is the Hyundai Equus by Hermès concept car presented by the Korean automaker at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show last week. Hermès is a high-end fashion label that in the past has been connected with brands such as Bugatti and even Smart, and soon we could be adding Hyundai to...
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2014 Porsche Panamera: Plug-In And Long-Wheelbase Models Join The FoldMaking its debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show in China this month is the 2014 Porsche Panamera, which represents the first major update to the sporty sedan since its original debut, also in Shanghai, four years ago. On initial glance, it doesn’t look like much has changed, as the 2014...
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Build Your Own 2014 Infiniti Q50: Configurator LiveWe still can't stop looking at the 2014 Infiniti Q50. It's a sharp sedan. Now we can't stop playing with the build configurator, which went live today. You want a 354-horsepower all-wheel-drive hybrid with navigation and plenty of tech? Sure thing--that'll be $55,200 with delivery. How about a...
Nelson Ireson -
Maserati Teases New Model Ahead Of 2013 Shanghai Auto ShowMaserati has released a teaser image for a new model it’s set to unveil at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show later this month. Though no mention of what model is hidden beneath the teaser’s blue veil, we do know Maserati is working on a new generation of its Ghibli nameplate, which...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran