Luxury Cars
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Cadillac has finally released details surrounding the 2013 XTS as it will be revealed, in the metal, later today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The styling of the XTS is a clear evolution of Cadillac's ‘Arts & Science’ design formula. While the styling is close to that of the XTS Platinum Concept shown at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, the main difference comes in the way of slightly toned down lights. The sheet metal, however, is nearly the same as the concept’s. From the satin-chrome grille and 20-inch aluminum wheels with chrome inserts, to the leather wrapped...
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Audi A6? In China, It's Privilege, Status And A Hint Of Corruption
A local Chinese restaurant's name has always been puzzling: A8 China. It doesn't roll right off the tongue or follow the convention of having "garden," "kitchen" or "panda" worked in somewhere. It could be assurance of top billing on Yellow Pages.com and mobile apps like Urbanspoon, but our...
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2013 Volkswagen CC Live Photos: 2011 L.A. Auto Show
Volkswagen’s stylish CC four-door coupe has received its mid-cycle facelift, and although we’ve seen official images of the car already, these live photos direct from its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show reveal that the previous model’s unique design has now been watered...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible: 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
Only 25 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertibles will be brought into the U.S., each priced from $138,000.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Saab's Agreement With Chinese Buyers Expires Today
The memorandum of understanding between Saab and it's potential Chinese buyers expires today, but talks will continue between all parties.
Kurt Ernst -
2013 Mustang, Ferrari Spy Shots, Jaguar XF Diesel: Today’s Car News
We’re now just a day out from the first press day of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the news has started breaking hard and fast. Earlier this morning we saw the covers come off the updated 2013 Ford Mustang, which once again is coming in V-6, GT, Boss 302 and Shelby GT500 trim, and we...
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Two brothers from the UK have driven a luxurious Jaguar XF sedan across the U.S., crossing 11 states, three time-zones, and some 2,884 miles in the process. While this in itself is nothing spectacular, the fact that they did it while averaging a fuel economy of 52.4 mpg is nothing short of amazing. The key was the car’s engine. Rather than relying on hybrid technology, the Jaguar XF driven by David and Alexander Madgwick on their quest was an XF 2.2 Diesel. This model isn’t currently sold in the U.S. so the brothers, with the help of Jaguar, had one shipped over from the UK. Yes...
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Production 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 To Debut In Tokyo
While details on BMW's 2012 ActiveHybrid 5 have already been released, the automaker has chosen the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to debut the production version of the car.
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To Celebrate 1 Million Facebook Fans, Aston Martin Crowdsources A Car
Aston Martin has hit 1 million Facebook fans in two years, and to celebrate, the automaker is letting its fans design a special Millionth Fan Car.
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Zenvo ST1 Supercar Lands In Jay Leno’s Garage: Video
Denmark’s Zenvo ST1 supercar finally goes on sale in the U.S. on Wednesday but self-described car nut and television personality Jay Leno was fortunate enough to have already taken one for a spin. Fresh from Denmark, Zeno founders Jesper Jensen and Troels Vollertsen paid a visit to Jay...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Porsche To Develop Platform For R8 And Gallardo Replacements: Report
As we reported just last week, the Volkswagen Group is likely to call on Porsche to develop an advanced mid-engine vehicle platform that will eventually spawn the replacements for the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Gallardo, as well as a new supercar to slot in between the Porsche 911 GT2 RS and upcoming...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ferrari 599XX Evolution Spy Shots
Just as the original Ferrari Enzo-based FXX experimental supercar had its more extreme FXX Evolution variant, so will the 599XX as confirmed by these latest spy shots. Taken during the Finali Mondiali event held in Italy last week, the spy shots depict a 599XX Evolution, or ‘Evoluzione’...
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Following the release of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class last summer, the model variant we’ve all been waiting for, the high-performance ML63 AMG, has finally been revealed ahead of its official world debut this week at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. As predicted, the uber-SUV gets AMG’s popular twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 as its power source, which in its latest tune develops 518 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Not only does this output represent a 15 horsepower and 44 pound-feet leap over the outgoing ML63, gas mileage is expected to be improved by a staggering...
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2013 Lincoln MKS Teased Ahead Of 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
The 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show is now just a couple of days away and in the lead up to the annual event Lincoln has released new teaser images via its Facebook page of one of its new attractions planned. The teasers are for the facelifted 2013 MKS sedan that’s set to debut in L.A. alongside a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
GM Recalling 674 2012 Cadillac CTS Models For Potential Brake Issue
GM is recalling some 674 model year 2012 Cadillac CTS automobiles to inspect and repair a potentially loose brake pushrod retention nut.
Kurt Ernst -
Rolls-Royce 102EX Electric Phantom Initial Driving Impressions
Following its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, Rolls-Royce’s 102EX electric Phantom prototype has been touring the globe in order to not only gather vital data for engineers but also to gauge potential customer reaction to such a vehicle ever being launched by the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
SchwabenFolia Works Over The Wiesmann Roadster MF5
German tuner SchwabenFolia has worked over the sultry Wiesmann Roadster MF5 and has come away with this rather sinister looking version dubbed the “Black Bat”. As if the BMW M5-powered Roadster MF5 was in need of anymore performance, the guys at SchwabenFolia decided to dial up the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ferrari 458 Italia Crashes In Scotland
We have the first details and images of a Ferrari 458 Italia that suffered a violent crash yesterday in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. The crash took place on Edinburgh’s Queensferry Road in front of a school where the speed limit is just 30 mph. However, onlookers claim the driver of the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Three new specially appointed Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport convertibles debuted at the Debut Motor Show.
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SSC Tuatara Interior Revealed: Video
Development work on the upcoming SSC Tuatara, America’s answer to the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, is progressing nicely, with news coming out this month that a suitable production site in Washington state is being sought. The Tuatara is also one of the star attractions at this week’s...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Teased Ahead Of L.A. Debut
This summer Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off the 2012 M-Class, so it's natural that the AMG version should be close behind. Our spy shots have tracked the progress of the uber-SUV, and the latest images show it to be very complete and just about ready for prime time. We’ve already confirmed...
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2012 BMW 3-Series Ordering Guide Released To Dealers
BMW dealers have already received the ordering guide for 2012 models, and are now taking orders for January production.
Kurt Ernst -
Brabus To Debut World's Fastest Four Seat Luxury Coupe In Dubai: The 800 Coupe
Brabus claims its new 800 Coupe is the fastest four-seat coupe in the world, and with nearly 800 horsepower on tap, we're inclined to believe the German tuner.
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2012 Porsche 911 First Drive
You could natter on endlessly about how the 2012 Porsche 911 is or isn't like the Ur-911s of yore, but after the gin has run dry and the first rays of sunlight are glinting off the ocean, you'd be no closer to understanding what the 991 really is. Instead, it's far more informative to approach the...
Nelson Ireson