Luxury Cars

The 2013 BMW M5 and M6 Coupe and Convertible are, unquestionably, very good cars. It appears, however, they are fitted with faulty oil pumps--which may fail so catastrophically and suddenly as to result in "severe engine damage" due to a complete loss of oil pressure. Accordingly, BMW has decided...

If you’re planning on shopping for a compact crossover but think that luxury brands are out of your price range, think again. The 2013 Buick Encore will come well-equipped, yet starts at a remarkably reasonable $24,950, including a destination charge of $750. That buys you standard features...

By the beginning of December, Tesla Motors will grow it’s retail presence from the current 14 stores in the United States to a total of 24 locations in North America. That’s an impressive amount of expansion in a very short period of time, and all of it is targeted at high-end retail...

General Motors has told its dealers that it is planning to introduce nine new or significantly updated Buick and GMC models over the next 12 months, starting with the recently updated 2013 Buick Enclave and 2013 GMC Acadia this fall. This will be followed by the new 2013 Buick Encore compact...

Audi’s latest-generation S3 has finally been revealed, with the initial three-door hatchback bodystyle so far the only version Audi has announced. The German automaker has decided not to bring its new A3 Hatchback to the U.S., so it’s likely this S3 Hatchback won’t be coming...

Toyota was the first major automaker to commit to electrified vehicles, announcing as far back as 2007 that it will have a hybrid version of each of its models by the year 2020. Next to make the promise of a full hybrid lineup, believe it or not, was Porsche, though the sports car manufacturer...

It's not every day you see a historic Bentley Speed Six parked in midtown Manhattan. But there it was, in front of the luxe St. Regis Hotel in some of the priciest real estate in the world. The classic Speed Six outside led to a new launch inside: the Bentley Suite at the St. Regis, the luxury...

A Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera has been involved in a recent crash that took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital. This image shows the wreckage of the white Gallardo coupe after it was delivered to a local scrap yard. The car has sustained major damage on all four sides and is...

With Mercedes-Benz choosing not to offer its striking CLS Shooting Brake in the U.S., the next best way for American readers to enjoy the car is by watching this video review courtesy of Brit journo Chris Harris. He recently tested the potent AMG version, which like most of the Affalterbach...

Following yesterday’s announcement from Porsche of a 7:14 Nürburgring lap time for its upcoming 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar, we now have the first details on the car’s powertrain specs and even a couple of glimpses of its interior. Alleged brochure scans for the Porsche 918...

Is the global luxury auto market cooling? Despite bold predictions for worldwide sales growth from most luxury automakers throughout much of 2012, Porsche may be among the first to admit that 2013 sales probably won’t exceed 2012 numbers. To maintain its expected levels of profitability...

It's not widely known amongst the general public, but Porsche frequently contracts out its actual production. In the past, Porsche relied on Finnish independent vehicle manufacturer Valmet to build its Boxster and Cayman models, though for the latest generation Porsche decided to move production...

Volvo has unveiled the crossover version of its stylish V40 hatch, which it is calling the V40 Cross Country. The latest addition to the automaker’s lineup will be on display next week at the 2012 Paris Auto Show where it will be starring alongside a new V40 R-Design model. Designed for young...

It is truly great days for supercar lovers. After yesterday’s reveal of the new McLaren P1, well, a prototype at least, and word that Pagani’s Huayra remains on track for its U.S. launch mid next year, we now have the first spy shots of the highly anticipated Lamborghini Aventador LP...

The purpose of front and rear bumpers on automobiles is self-explanatory: at low impact speeds, bumpers are supposed to absorb energy and prevent body damage to a vehicle. In that regard, they’re passive safety devices, coming into play only when a low-speed accident occurs. The best kind of...

We are the sum of our collected past experiences, and the very same thing can be said about cars, especially those with a heritage steeped in racing. The 2013 Porsche Boxster wouldn’t be the same car without the lessons learned from the 550 Spyder, the 908, the 914 and even the 911 and its...

Land Rover could build a crossover model smaller than its already compact Range Rover Evoque, according to the brand’s design director Gerry McGovern. The new vehicle would compete against the likes of the MINI Countryman and new Buick Encore in one of the fastest growing segments of the new...

The Lexus LF-CC concept car set to debut next week at the 2012 Paris Auto Show gives us our best look yet at the upcoming 2014 Lexus IS, which has been confirmed to offer a new coupe variant along the lines of the latest concept. We now have a better look at the LF-CC itself thanks to a new video...

Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima knows a thing or two about going ridiculously fast in gasoline-powered vehicles. Over a 40-year motorsport career, Tajima has racked up nine wins at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, including six consecutive victories earned from 2006 through 2011. He was also the...

If you look at luxury car sales through August, the best-selling manufacturers are Mercedes-Benz, followed by BMW, followed by Lexus. Just like last year, when BMW beat Mercedes by just 2,715 sales over 12 months, it’s a very close race. For now, Mercedes-Benz has the year-to-date lead, with...