Luxury Cars
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News of a supercar on fire somewhere in the world is becoming almost commonplace these days. The latest is news of this bright orange Lamborghini Gallardo, which went up in flames on a road in Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. While it’s unclear what was the cause of the fire, the video below shows that the biggest flames originated from the engine bay of the mid-engine exotic. The good news is that no one was injured in the latest incident though that’s one more Gallardo that we can write-off. Check out the video and then hit this link to see some images...
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Infiniti QX56-Powered Boat Project Sails On
Infiniti is helping to restore a classic Chris Craft Holiday speedboat, to be powered by the 5.6-liter V-8 from an Infiniti QX56.
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McLaren Partners With Lease Specialist For U.S. Return
McLaren has teamed up with exotic car finance specialist Putnam Leasing to offer financing on MP4-12C models sold in North America.
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Battery Supplier Issues Fix For Fisker Karma Batteries
In the wake of recent news regarding short circuits in Fisker Karma battery assemblies, supplier A123 Systems has developed a solution to resolve the issue.
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Investors Urge Proton To Sell Floundering Lotus Brand
Lotus has been in the hands of Malaysia’s state-owned Proton since 1996 and during that time has yet to turn a profit. With speculation that Proton, a maker of economy sedans and hatchbacks, may be fully privatized in the near future, investors are predicting that the Malaysian automaker will...
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When Bugatti Veyron Meets Speed Bump - Updated With Video
Expenses aside, living with an exotic supercar like the Bugatti takes both patience and planning. Even in parking lots.
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By now, you've probably noticed we're impressed with the 2012 Range Rover Evoque. In fact, it was a Best Car to Buy 2012 nominee right here on Motor Authority. We're not alone, however. Over 50 international awards have been given to the Evoque, according to Land Rover. It's also a hit where they know a thing or two about awards: Hollywood. No surprise, since the Evoque is cutting-edge cool in a city already awash with Land Rovers and Range Rovers. But what is it about the marque that keeps the stars agog? Enter The Hollywood Reporter. The magazine dug beneath the surface and initially...
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2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series Preview
Chrysler has expanded its 300 sedan lineup with a new model targeted at blue bloods with a green conscience. The new model is the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series, one the automaker touts as its most luxurious and fuel-efficient flagship ever. Starting with the luxury, the special 300 sedan gets...
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NHTSA Investigating 2003-04 Infiniti M45 Fuel Gauge Errors
The NHTSA has launched a defect investigation int the 2003 and 2004 Infiniti M45, which may provide inaccurate fuel gauge readings to drivers.
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Would You Buy This Crashed McLaren MP4-12C?
A silver McLaren MP4-12C supercar with a tad less than 2,500 miles on its odometer has come up for sale in The Netherlands, priced at only 129,500 euros (approximately $169,250). That may seem like a lot but in The Netherlands pricing on the MP4-12C starts at almost double this figure. We’re...
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Aston Martin Reveals The Name Of One Millionth Facebook Fan Car
Aston Martin has all the details on its Millionth Fan Car.
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The Sole Right-Hand-Drive Fisker Tramonto Heads To Auction
The only Fisker Tramonto built in right-hand-drive (and one of just fifteen built) will head to auction at an upcoming Lex Autolease event.
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Daimler has raised the prices of most Maybach models for what could be the marque's last full year on the market.
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The Supermodel And The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been paired with Dutch supermodel Lara Stone in the latest campaign being run by fashion brand Calvin Klein. Dubbed “Icons of Style”, the campaign has kicked off with the unveiling of this striking image captured by photographer Alex Prager. It...
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Mercedes-Benz Exporting E-Class Models - From China
Mercedes-Benz and Chinese partner BAIC will begin exporting Chinese-built E-Class models; the question is, to where?
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Cadillac Announces Touring Package For 2012 CTS
Cadillac has announced a content-rich Touring Package option for buyers of 3.0-liter and 3.6-liter V-6 CTS models.
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Infiniti Issues Recall On 2011 FX And 2012 M Due To Leaky Oil Filters
Infiniti has issued a recall on certain versions of its 2011 FX crossover and 2012 M sedan due to a potential oil leak caused by a faulty oil filter component. According to the automaker, some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter of the mentioned vehicles...
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Cadillac Ups Focus On China, Which Is Poised To Pass Germany In Luxury Auto Sales
Despite the Chinese government recently announcing a new round of tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles with engine capacities greater than 2.5-liters, American automakers still see great opportunities in the world’s most populous market and in fact will be increasing their focus in coming years. One...
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Ferrari’s charismatic head Luca Cordero di Montezemolo has made no secret of his desire to see major economic and structural reforms in his native Italy, first alluding to his political desires back in February when he told the press that he’d like to be reborn as a politician. Now the outspoken Italian is at it again, revealing in a letter sent to industrial group Italia Futura, which he is a member of, his plan for saving the nation during a period he describes as one of the toughest since World War II. Not holding back in the least, Montezemolo states in his letter that a...
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GM Recalling 2010 And 2011 Cadillac SRX Models
GM has announced the recall of certain 2010 and 2011 model year Cadillac SRX crossovers, to fix a potentially mis-routed transmission shift cable.
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BMW Teaches Its Cars To Yelp
BMW has incorporated the Yelp application into its BMW Online service, allowing owners to search for nearby businesses and restaurants and even sort by rating.
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Lexus Prices The All-New 2013 GS 350
Lexus has upped the content of its all-new GS 350, but has held the price at 2011 model year levels.
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Audi Gets New Design Chief
Over the years Audi designs have been transitioning from being rather staid to being much more dynamic and elegant. It’s no surprise that sales have also increased considerably over this time. Responsible for many of the designs you see on Audi cars today are talented stylists such as...
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BMW Details The Design Process Behind Its New 3-Series: Video
While the design of the new 2012 BMW 3-Series may not be beautiful, it’s safe to say that the new lines are a welcome change over the previous model and so far have been well received. More an evolution than a complete design turnaround, the F30 3-Series has grown a little while also picking...
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