Luxury Cars
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Following an announcement in early July that the Volkswagen Group was purchasing the remaining 50.1 percent stake in Porsche from the sports car manufacturer’s holding company owner, Porsche SE, the complex deal has now been finalized. In accordance with the original agreement, Volkswagen now holds 100 percent of the shares of Porsche via an intermediate holding company. The total cost of the deal was 4.46 billion euros (approximately $5.6 billion), which included about €3.88 billion ($4.75 billion) for the remaining 50.1 percent stake and the rest going to cover some adjustment...
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18,000 2010 Lexus HS 250h Sedans Recalled For Suspension Failure Risk
The 2010 Lexus HS 250h is being recalled to fix a suspension arm that might rust and fail.
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2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Spy Shots
While the V-8 version of the updated Continental Flying Spur has already been spied, these are the first images captured of the full-on W-12-powered model, disguised somewhat to look like a Mercedes-Benz S Class, but clearly wearing Bentley sheet metal beneath. Spotted in hot-weather testing in...
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2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Spy Video
Next month Land Rover is set to take the covers off its all-new, fourth-generation Range Rover, the vehicle that will eventually spawn a new iteration of the potent Range Rover Sport. Today, we have an exclusive spy video of a prototype for the new Range Rover Sport, taken as it laps up the...
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Here’s A Koenigsegg We Can All Afford
Beautifully constructed, stupendously fast and a rarity on most roads, a Koenigsegg supercar is a must-have in any performance fan’s garage. Unfortunately, everything that a Koenigsegg supercar has to offer comes at a price, and as you may have guessed that price lies somewhere in the...
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Ghost Coupe To Be Performance Flagship For Rolls-Royce: Report
Rolls-Royce is readying a new two-door version of its Ghost sedan, which is expected to make its official world debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show next March before going on sale shortly after. Prototypes spotted earlier this year revealed development of the vehicle was well underway, though they...
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While most of us here would argue that there’s no such thing as too much track time, we also understand that high speed lapping, under the watchful eye (and occasionally, the harsh criticism) of an instructor isn’t for everyone. Mercedes-Benz understands this, too, which is why it offers an incredibly diverse range of programs through its AMG Driving Academy. On the high-performance side, you can sign up to drive the SLS AMG GT3 racer, but only after you’ve proven your physical fitness and driving ability to the satisfaction of the school’s instructors. If a day at...
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Lexus Shows Off The 2013 LS Series With A History Lesson: Video
In 1983, Toyota made a corporate decision to create a luxury brand that would produce automobiles on par with any of its mainstream rivals. Six years later, Toyota launched the Lexus brand with the introduction of its flagship LS400 sedan. Since then, Lexus has pioneered many innovations on its LS...
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2014 Cadillac CTS Spy Video
Update: The 2014 Cadillac CTS has been revealed. Click here for all the details, photos and video. The model that has virtually carried the Cadillac brand for the past several years, the mid-size CTS, is about to enter its third generation very soon and the performance of the new model, as...
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Slowing Economy Creates Used Supercar Glut - In Hong Kong
For outsiders looking in, Hong Kong is the land of opportunity. A global financial hub, Hong Kong has long attracted foreign workers with impressive salaries and reasonable job security. Its booming economy has created huge demand for high-end luxury and exotic cars, but there’s a growing...
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German Tuner Alpha-N Working On New Supercar Project
Following in the footsteps of fellow tuners RUF and 9FF, Germany’s Alpha-N Performance has announced plans for a wild supercar based around the chassis of a current Porsche model. Alpha-N is a relatively new name in the performance scene but the founders of the company were linked with the...
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Porsche Targets Sub-7:22 Nürburgring Lap Time For 918 Spyder
Development of Porsche’s upcoming supercar, the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid, is progressing nicely, with the company moving from concept to test mule to final prototype stage in rapid fashion and with things so far remaining on track. In the past year or so we’ve spied prototypes for the...
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Argentinean soccer player Ever Banega, the midfielder for Spanish club Valencia CF, has had a series of mishaps involving cars recently, with the latest incident involving a Ferrari 360 Modena he recently acquired and was driving for the first time. While driving on a road near his Valencia team’s training grounds in Spain yesterday afternoon, Banega’s Ferrari suddenly caught on fire. The 24-year old was able to escape from the fire unscathed but by the time fire crews arrived and put out the flames his beloved Ferrari was nothing but a burnt heap of metal and plastic. A spokesman...
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2013 Lexus LS Preview: F Sport Joins The Ranks
Luxury gets a new flavor tonight with the unveiling of the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport, the sporty and aggressively styled take on Lexus' executive-class sedan. Wearing the new "spindle grille" design prominently, the LS 460 F Sport promises not just a meaner, leaner look, but also a more sharply...
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Driver Totals New Ferrari FF In Nashville
To make Ferrari’s FF shooting brake more civil for everyday driving, the automaker incorporated its first-ever all-wheel-drive setup in the 651-horsepower grocery-getter. Combined with its sophisticated electronic stability control systems, the Ferrari FF is arguably one of the most forgiving...
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Lamborghini Aventador To Get Cylinder Deactivation, Stop-Start: Report
Despite being on sale for a little over a year, the 1,000th Lamborghini Aventador has already rolled off the production line and soon the Italian supercar could be in store to receive its first series of updates. The updates are said to include new technologies aimed at improving the green...
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2013 Porsche Cayman Spy Shots
Over the past year or so we’ve seen countless images of prototypes for the new, second-generation Porsche Cayman, which will hit the market later this year alongside the redesigned 2013 Boxster. These latest images show a prototype for the new Cayman in its final stages, confirming that...
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Jaguar Shows Off Its XF Sportbrake: Video
It’s human nature to want what we’re told we can’t have. On this side of the pond, we’re blessed with the Cadillac CTS-V Sportwagon, a 556 horsepower grocery-getter than can put a surprising amount of sport sedans to shame, yet we lament that we won’t get the...
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Lexus has finally given us the first official image of the 2013 LS, and while it's wearing the new corporate spindle grille face, there doesn't appear to be many other changes to its shape. Bigger changers may be happening beneath the skin, however. We'll find out for sure on Monday. Mercedes-Benz's full-size luxury sedan is getting ready for its own refresh, with the 2014 S Class captured in testing--this time on video. Cadillac's latest luxury sedan, the 2013 ATS, has entered production, with the first handful of cars rolling off the line at the Lansing Grand River plant. You'll find all of...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class Spy Shots
The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA will essentially be a downsized version of the stunning CLS, with both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class Spy Video
UPDATE: The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class has been revealed. Click here for all the details. The next-generation Mercedes-Benz S Class is now less than a year away from launch and as indicated by this latest spy video development work appears nearly complete. The new S Class, which carries the...
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2013 Cadillac XTS Features Detailed In New Videos
The 2013 Cadillac XTS is an important car for the brand--though perhaps not as important as the higher-volume ATS--and accordingly, a lot of attention has gone into design and features. This new series of short videos highlights some of the XTS's key offerings. The presence of high-tech ingredients...
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2013 Cadillac ATS Production Starts, Deliveries In August
Production of the 2013 Cadillac ATS is underway, with the first cars to reach dealers this August.
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2013 Porsche 911 GT3, Tesla Model S Launch, Toyota Back On Top: Car News Headlines
Porsche's next 911 GT3, based on the new 991 architecture, has been spied on video. It sounds fantastic, and it looks killer, too. How much faster will the new GT3 be around a track? The Tesla Model S launch is going well, with deliveries on track for its planned roll-out, even though the company...
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