Luxury Cars

  • Fisker Karma at SEMA 2012

    If you thought that SEMA was limited to tuners and mainstream automakers, think again. Even extended-range electric sedan builder Fisker is back in on the action this year, partnering with suppliers to demonstrate personalization options for its Karma sedan. First up is 3M, who will be on hand in Fisker’s booth to wrap a Karma sedan in a different vinyl treatment each day, showing the advantages of vinyl wraps over traditional paint. Since SEMA stretches over Halloween this year, two of the four color schemes feature traditional holiday hues. Gloss Burnt Orange and Metallic Black blend...

  • 2013 Jaguar XFR-S spy shots
    2013 Jaguar XFR-S Spy Shots

    Prototypes for the hardcore Jaguar XFR-S super-sedan are appearing with the least camouflage gear yet, meaning the car’s auto show debut can’t be far. Here we see an almost production ready example being thrown around the Nürburgring, with its new aero components, which include a...

  • 2014 Porsche Macan spy shots
    New Macan To Be First Modern Four-Cylinder Porsche: Report

    Talk of a new Porsche four-cylinder engine with a flat ‘boxer’ design dates back several years, and at one point it was the engine thought to be debuting in the 2013 Boxster and Cayman models. However, according to the latest reports, the new Porsche four-cylinder will debut in the 2014...

  • Lincoln opens new Design Center
    Lincoln Opens Its Own Design Center, First In Four Decades

    Lincoln, believe it or not, used to be a design powerhouse. Remember the Mark II of the late 1950s? Of course. How about the Lincoln Continental of the 1960s? Sure you do. But the problem is what it turned into. When the Town Car, once the top trim of the Continental, rose to glory, it did it on...

  • 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe spy shots
    2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Spy Shots

    No, this isn’t a regular 2013 6-Series Gran Coupe equipped with its M Sport package. Rather, it’s a fully-fledged M version of the new four-door coupe, spotted testing by one of our sleuth spy photographers on the Nurburgring, following up the last batch of photos from testing in...

  • 2011 Infiniti Etherea Concept
    Infiniti Chooses To Build New Compact In-House

    After announcing in May that it would call on Austrian independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr to build its upcoming compact car, believed to be a production version of 2011’s Etherea concept, Infiniti has now announced it will build the car itself. The decision was made following the...

  • Lamborghini Urus concept, 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

    More stringent fuel economy and emissions regulations rolling in across major markets around the globe have all automakers, even supercar manufacturers, rethinking their designs and manufacturing processes in an effort to become greener. Even the likes of Ferrari and Porsche will be launching new flagships powered by hybrid drivetrains by the end of next year, but while its rivals race to launch a new generation of hybrid supercars on the market, Lamborghini is taking a different view with its green strategy. Speaking at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann said his...

  • Håkan Samuelsson
    Volvo Appoints New CEO, Stefan Jacoby Leaves Company

    Volvo announced today that current board member Håkan Samuelsson will take over as president and CEO, effective immediately. Samuelsson replaces Stefan Jacoby, who was on sick leave following a mild stroke suffered last month. Jacoby, who was set to return later this month, has been running...

  • Tesla Roadster
    Tesla Accepting Roadster Trade-Ins On New Model S

    Just like its cars, Tesla’s dealership model is very different to what you’ll normally find in the auto industry. Rather than independent showrooms, Tesla has its own retail-style stores, some even located in shopping malls, where potential customers can find out more about...

  • 2013 BMW 3-Series
    Faced With Declining European Sales, BMW Shifts Inventory To The U.S.

    The European economic crisis is having a serious impact on car sales there, and 2012 is likely to end with the biggest single-year sales decline in 19 years. Faced with shrinking sales in Europe and a slowing economy in Asia, BMW is turning to its U.S. dealers for help. USA Today is reporting that...

  • 2014 Lexus IS spy shots
    Toyota Working On Turbo Hybrid Drivetrain For 2014 Lexus IS

    The next Lexus IS is set to appear in late 2013 as a 2014 model. We’ve seen spy photos of the new car in testing, and we’ve previously reported that the car will be both sportier and more upscale than the version it replaces. We know that a hybrid version is in the works, too, although...

  • 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC
    2012 Maserati GranTurismo And Quattroporte Recalled For Faulty Tire Pressure Monitor

    Maserati has issued a recall on certain versions of its GranTurismo flagship and Quattroporte luxury sedan due to a potential fault with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) fitted to the cars. The recall affects all 2012 GranTurismo coupes and GranTurismo Convertibles, including the...

  • 2013 BMW 6-Series Coupe Frozen Silver Edition

    Hot on the heels of the special edition Porsche Panamera we saw earlier today comes two special BMW models developed exclusively for the U.S. market. They are based on the 2013 X6 crossover and 2013 6-Series coupe and offer a host of luxurious extras at only minimal additional cost. Of course, production of these beauties will be limited, so if you’re interested, you had better head down to your nearest BMW real quick as these types of special editions don’t last long. For the X6, BMW is launching a new BMW Individual X6 Performance Edition, which as its name suggests combines...

  • 2013 Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition
    2013 Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition Makes Debut

    Anyone looking for a Panamera with just that extra touch of luxury will be interested in knowing that Porsche is launching a pair of new special editions based on its Panamera and all-wheel drive Panamera 4. Set to go on sale in January, 2013, the new special editions add a host of extras typically...

  • 2014 Acura MDX spy shots
    2014 Acura MDX Spy Shots

    Acura is now deep into testing its next-generation MDX and we managed to scoop a much more complete prototype on the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track's surrounding streets. It was spotted testing alongside a BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne, two vehicles Acura is hoping to steal...

  • 2013 Infiniti JX35
    Nissan Working On Next-Generation Hybrid Drivetrain For Infiniti

    If you want to buy a hybrid automobile from luxury manufacturer Infiniti today, your only option is the performance-oriented M35h. The big sedan can reel off a 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds (on par with the range-topping M56), yet it's still rated at 27 mpg around town and 32 mpg on the highway...

  • 2012 Fisker Karma during road test, Los Angeles, Feb 2012
    Fisker Karma Gets Cameo In Upcoming Thriller 'Paranoia'

    Product placement in movies and television shows is a huge business these days, and with the potential rewards for the right pairing, it’s no wonder why. Whether the product is an energy drink, sunglasses or even an automobile, getting exposure to the right audience can result in big sales...

  • 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo race car
    Lamborghini Reveals 2013 Super Trofeo Race Car, Hints At U.S. Series

    This past week Lamborghini revealed its updated 2013 Gallardo range, which for the latest model year gets revised styling and a host of new personalization options. However, an update to the road car means the racing version, the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo, is also due for renewal, and today we...

  • 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

    There are many that are quick to deride the Cayenne as being not all that sporty, but we bet a quick spin behind the wheel of the latest 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S will silence those doubters. This latest video shows the car hitting a track just outside the Cayenne’s production facility in Leipzig, Germany. Talking us through all the details of the new addition to the Porsche lineup is one of the automaker’s official driving instructors, Gordon Robertson. The Cayenne Turbo S made its online debut last week and will be landing in showrooms next spring with a starting price of...

  • 2014 Jaguar F-Type
    Jaguar Land Rover Pushing Dealers To Dual Brand Model

    Jaguar builds luxury sedans, coupes and convertibles, but no SUVs or crossovers. Land Rover builds luxury SUVs and crossovers, but has no sedans, coupes or convertibles in its current range (and yes, we’re not counting the two-door Evoque and Evoque Convertible concept). That’s becoming...

  • 2014 Cadillac ELR spy shots
    Cadillac To Begin ELR Production Late Next Year

    In August of 2011, Cadillac announced it was building its own extended-range electric car, based on the Converj concept and utilizing an evolved (but not yet second-generation) version of the Chevrolet Volt’s drivetrain. Dubbed the ELR, the shapely coupe is scheduled to hit the market in late...

  • 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
    2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Rated At 45 MPG Combined By EPA

    Whether you’re fan of its styling or not, the people behind the 2013 Lincoln MKZ deserve a lot of credit. The sedan, in its hybrid form, has just had its gas mileage rated by the EPA at 45 mpg across the board--city, highway and combined. This puts it ahead of most rivals in the mid-size...

  • Wreckage of Ferrari 458 Spider and California - Image courtesy of 163.com
    Ferrari 458 Spider And California Involved In Crash In China

    Two drivers taking part in a Ferrari cruise in China over the weekend unfortunately met with a very nasty accident, which saw both of their exotics destroyed. The crash is believed to have occurred on the Baomao Expressway near Shaanxi in Northwest China. The cars involved were a Ferrari 458 Spider...

  • 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder
    2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Preview

    Following the debut of the facelifted 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo coupe range at last month’s 2012 Paris Auto Show, the first images and details for the 2013 Gallardo Spyder have now hit the Web. They reveal the same aggressive look that we saw on the coupe, plus a few unique elements. The car...

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