Luxury Cars
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For anyone unfamiliar with the Essen Motor Show, think of it as the German version of SEMA, which, incidentally, is taking place this week. The Essen show doesn’t actually commence until December 1, but BMW has given us a preview of some of the vehicles it’s planning to debut there. Being a show aimed primarily at the tuner scene, BMW will be presenting its own range of aftermarket parts and accessories, the BMW M Performance line, rather than its regular production models. Consisting of whole vehicles as well as numerous accessories, the BMW M Performance range is developed...
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Jaguar Compares The Sound Of Its V-6 And V-8 F-Types: Video
Can’t decide whether to opt for a V-6 engine in your new 2014 Jaguar F-Type, or go all the way and order a V-8? Jaguar is here to help, with the automaker’s latest video comparing the sound of a V-6 F-Type with that of a V-8 model. As we discovered at the car’s recent 2012 Paris...
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2016 Audi R8 Won’t Borrow Porsche Platform: Report
With Porsche put in charge of sports car and luxury sedan development at the Volkswagen Group, we’re going to start seeing the sports car brand developing a greater number of models for fellow Volkswagen Group brands, including the likes of Audi and Bentley. Such a task is made possible due...
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The Greatest Ferraris Of Sergio Pininfarina Exhibition Preview
This past weekend one of the greatest collections of Ferraris, including both concept cars and production models, went on show at the official Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy. The cars are being shown in the Greatest Ferraris Of Sergio Pininfarina exhibition, which honors the legendary designer...
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2005-2008 BMW 7-Series Recalled Due To Potential Roll-Away Issue
Just a week after the recall of its 7-Series due to a software problem that could cause a door to open unexpectedly, BMW has issued a second recall on its flagship sedan, this time because of another software problem that could cause the car to roll away after the driver has exited it. There are...
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BMW M3 Frozen Edition, Camaro Hot Wheels, Supercharged Lexus GS 350: Today's Car News
BMW has launched a new Frozen Limited Edition of the 2013 M3 Coupe, and it wears a special Frozen pain finish in a range of colors, as well as getting the Competition Package and other goodies. Chevrolet's Camaro also gets a special appearance edition, in the form of the Hot Wheels Edition, a...
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Jay Leno may have 10w40 coursing through his veins, but that doesn’t mean the comedian and car guy is averse to embracing new technologies. Leno’s commuter car is a Chevy Volt, which he bought to save enough gas to drive his Hemi ‘Cuda on the weekend (though we seriously doubt Leno worries much about gas prices). In fact, Leno has more than one electric car, including a Baker Electric that dates back to 1909. He’s quick to point out their advantages, too, like near-zero maintenance and abundant torque on demand. It was inevitable, then, that he would run a Jay...
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Lexus Bringing Supercharged GS 350 F Sport To SEMA Show
In 2011 the new GS 350 F Sport debuted at SEMA, and now Lexus is using the show to display a supercharged version.
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The Amazing Collection At Chinese Supercar Dealer FFF-Automobile: Video
China is fast on its way to becoming the number one market for exotic cars, a title currently held by the U.S., and if you happen to be in the country and are itching to drop a few million on the latest and greatest performance machine, it’s probably best to give the guys at FFF-Automobile a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition Models Launched
For 2013, BMW is launching 150 of its M3 Coupe Frozen special editions, in the choice of red, white or blue.
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Fan Of The BMW i8 Concept? Catch It In New York, This November
As production edges ever closer for BMW's i3 and i8 electric vehicles, examples of each are touring the globe and letting fans get a closer look. The BMW i 'Born Electric' Tour kicked off in Rome back in June, and is set to make a stop in New York City from November 13-18. The tour lets members of...
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Mercedes’ U.S. Chief Confirms New C-Class Convertible
Talk of a new convertible version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class dates back several years. However, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, Steve Cannon, has now finally stated that the car is in the works and will be offered for local sale. Currently, the cheapest Mercedes convertible is the E Class...
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British outfit A. Kahn Design is back with a new bespoke tuning package for the Porsche Cayenne, this time with the 2013 Cayenne Diesel, which recently made its way to U.S. shores, getting the tuner’s full attention. The aim of A. Kahn Design was to give the Cayenne a more purposeful stance, but without tarnishing the elegant, clean lines of the standard version. The most obvious change is a new wide-body kit for the vehicle, which consists of vented wheel arches at the front and rear, new bumpers, and a spoiler attached to the rear hatch. The final touch is a set of LED daytime running...
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Neiman Marcus McLaren 12C Spider Sells Out Within Two Hours
It took less than two hours for all 12 McLaren MP4-12C Spiders offered by retailer Neiman Marcus to sell out after sales of the limited edition model commenced on Wednesday. The Neiman Marcus special was listed at $354,000, an $85k premium on the regular 12C Spider, though buyers will be able to...
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2005-2007 BMW 7-Series Recalled Due To Unexpected Door Release
BMW has issued a recall on certain versions of its 7-Series flagship sedan due to what the company says is a software problem that can cause a door to open unexpectedly. The recall affects 2005 to 2007 7-Series sedans built from August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. In total there are some...
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Luxury Automakers Eye Brazil As Next Growth Hotspot
As sales of luxury cars in China start to mature, the major automakers are now looking for the next country or region to offer the most growth. One of the top contenders is Brazil, which is benefiting from strong demand for its resources as well as a growing service industry. Most major automakers...
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2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport By Five Axis Heads To SEMA Show
With less than a week to go until the 2012 SEMA show, news of all the modified cars to be showcased in the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center is coming hot and fast. The latest announcement comes from Lexus, which once again has called on its tuning partner Five Axis to help build its SEMA...
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Could The Audi R8 e-tron Be Delayed?
Audi has consistently stated that its R8 e-tron, an all-electric version of its R8 supercar, would be launched on the market by the end of 2012. With Audi recently setting the Nürburgring lap record for a production EV with a prototype built to production specs, as well as providing details...
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Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg has announced it’s expanding its team of certified technicians in the U.S. in order to cater to the growing number of customers in this crucial market. The latest to join the team, which is now four members strong, is Rock Ruby, who will be based in Napels, Florida. To become a Koenigsegg certified technician, Ruby headed to Koenigsegg’s headquarters in Ängelholm, Sweden, where over a significant period of time he completed the automaker’s demanding and in-depth certification program. Costing well over a million dollars and with...
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2014 Infiniti G37 Spy Video
Engineers are hard at work testing prototypes for the next-generation Infiniti G sedan, which will be making its official debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show in January before (hopefully) reaching showrooms sometime next summer. We recently brought you some spy shots of those prototypes but...
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Kepler Shows Its Hybrid Supercar In Action: Video
In 2009, a company calling itself Kepler Motors revealed its Motion hybrid supercar at the Dubai International Auto Show. The concept produced a claimed 800 horsepower, and was capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds, on its way to a 200 mph top speed. At the time, Kepler said...
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BMW Confirms Plans For New Plant In Brazil
A few months ago we reported that BMW was considering building a new plant in Mexico for production of its 3-Series. While that option may still be on the table, the automaker has confirmed this week that it will build a new plant in Brazil for an undisclosed model, pending approval from regulatory...
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale Debuts At Sao Paulo Auto Show
The fastest and most powerful convertible in the world, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, has made its official South American debut on the eve of the 2012 Sao Paulo Auto Show in Brazil. And to mark its arrival, the people at Bugatti have decided to reveal a new special edition, which no...
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Mercedes To Rely On Plug-In Tech For Future Large Cars
While mainstream cars downsize to four and even three-cylinder engines, there will always be demand for large and luxurious cars like the Mercedes-Benz S Class. Buyers have no issues accepting a four-cylinder C Class, but it’s unlikely that the same can be said about the flagship S Class...
Kurt Ernst