Luxury Cars
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Remember Lexus’ ‘The Hard Way’ campaign that showed off the lengths that the automaker would go to in order to achieve the high levels of refinement found in each of its cars? Well, Lexus soon followed it up with another boastful video campaign: Lexus Engineering Amazing. The initial two videos from the campaign touted the benefits of Lexus’ hybrid technology, and now a new episode focuses on the automaker’s innovation and ability to beat its doubters when it comes to breakthrough materials and manufacturing processes. With this level of innovation and technology...
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2013 Volvo XC90 Preview
Having first been launched back in 2002, the Volvo XC90 is now one of the oldest models currently in production. Nevertheless, the mid-size luxury crossover will have to soldier on for at least another year, possibly more, though at least it’s receiving some updates along the way. The changes...
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2012 Porsche 911 Seven-Speed Manual In Action: Video
The demise of the horsepower wars, predicted for years now, still hasn't come, but a new rival is rapidly gaining ground: the transmission wars. Once it was dual clutch proliferation, but now Porsche looks to be taking it in a different direction for its new ‘991’ series 2012 Porsche...
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Man Jumps Over Speeding Acura NSX: Video
Unlike Kobe Bryant's fake ‘jump’ over an Aston Martin, or fellow NBA star Blake Griffin’s dunk over a Kia Optima, wait, over the bonnet of a Kia Optima, a man has now managed to not only jump, but complete a full flip over a moving Acura NSX. In the video below, taken at the 2nd...
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Lamborghini Aventador Crashes In Italy, Carbon Fiber Monocoque Remains Intact
With 691 horsepower (700 if you’re into metric figures) coming from a 6.5-liter V-12, and all the ego-boosted confidence that goes with it, it was only a matter of time until we had to report on the first crashed example of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The particular Aventador, finished...
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Volvo Downsizing Engines, Moving To Modular Platforms: Video
With the support of cash-rich parent Geely, Volvo is about to embark on a radical platform shakeup that will see the automaker introduce a range of new ‘downsized’ four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. Its cars, also, will switch to a new modular platform that the automaker likes...
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In his own Iron Man movies, Tony Stark, played by actor Robert Downey Jr., chose to get around in an Audi R8 for the first movie and then upgraded to an Audi R8 V10 Spyder for the sequel. However, in the new The Avengers movie opening next spring, Stark has swapped the Audis for a brand new Acura convertible concept, images of which have been taken during filming on location in Manhattan, New York. There’s a very good reason for this. Movie sponsorship deals notwithstanding, Stark and his fellow superhero companions starring in The Avengers have been called together by the government...
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2012 Porsche 911 Mega-Gallery
We’re now just a week out from its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, but in the lead up to that epic day enjoy this mega-gallery of the new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera model. Recently, we had our first look at the car’s controversial seven-speed manual “H” shift...
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Alpina B6 Biturbo Convertible: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
An upgraded version of the 6 Series convertible from Alpina.
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2002-2005 BMW 3-Series Recalled For Faulty Tail Lights
This has been a bad week for BMW recalls. Having just recalled its 2009 X5 xDrive35d diesel model for a fuel heater fault, the automaker is now recalling certain 3-Series models from the 2002 to 2005 model years. The particular models including the 325i, 325xi, 330i and 330xi, of which there are...
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First Aventador Crash, LFA ‘Ring Record, Volkswagen Nils: Today’s Car News
It was bound to happen eventually but it’s still so sad to hear--the first Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 has crashed in Italy. [MotorAuthority] Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo has joined a growing number of Europe’s elite wanting to be taxed more to help stave off national debt...
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British Coachbuilder CPP Buys Site Of Former Jaguar Plant
British Coachbuilder Coventry Prototype Panels (CPP) has been very busy of late, having partially acquired Spyker Cars as well as off-road expert Bowler. Not only that, but the company also formed a joint-venture with Italian design house Zagato to help build the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, plus...
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Not to be outdone by Rolls-Royce’s year of the dragon special edition Phantom, Bentley has announced its own special Continental Flying Spur model for the Chinese market. Developed in collaboration with British design firm Linley, only 10 of the special Continental Flying Spurs will be built and all of them headed to China. They will incorporate signature Linley elements designed to appeal to customers who value age old handcrafted quality and peerless design. Specially selected Linley veneers in Santos rosewood are being applied to the fascia, consol, door innards and roof console of...
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BMW To Supply Engines For Fisker’s Project Nina
The luxurious Fisker Karma features a humble GM Ecotec engine for its range-extending duties, and in initial reviews there has been mention of the rough sound of the engine seeping into the cabin at times. For its future models, including the U.S.-built Project Nina, Fisker will be going with BMW...
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Bentley To Auction Handcrafted Collector's Items
If you're a fan of Bentley, the annual Bentley Graduates auction to raise money for The Prince's Trust begins today. Where else can you get a table made from a Mulsanne engine block?
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2012 Lexus LS 600h L Preview
The Lexus LS 600h L sedan was the first vehicle to bring fuel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology to the luxury segment when it went on sale for the 2008 model year. Since then the full-size sedan has only undergone minor changes, and 2012 will be no different. The LS 600h L hybrid...
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Lamborghini Offers The Latest In Carbon Fiber... Luggage
Lamborghini has pioneered the use of carbon fiber in an entirely new direction, launching a line of travel bags for the affluent commuter.
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Lotus Onslaught, Speeding David Guetta, BMW Laser Headlights: Today’s Car News
Lotus looks set to repeat its Paris performance last year by bringing four new cars, and two new options, to the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in just two weeks’ time. [MotorAuthority] Find out North America’s top 25 speed-trap cities for 2011. [TheCarConnection] We drive the 2011 Kia Optima...
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One of Wiesmann’s oldest models, the six-cylinder Roadster MF3, is about to reach the end of its product cycle after 18 long years. In honor of the milestone the German sports car manufacturer is teaming up with lifestyle brand Sieger to bring out a special edition model for each of the years the car was in production. Part of the reason for the Roadster MF3’s end is that Wiesmann relies on BMW for the supply of its six-cylinder engine, more accurately, BMW’s M division. You see, the Roadster MF3’s engine is the 3.2-liter straight-six from the previous generation M3...
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2012 Porsche 911 Configurator Goes Live
The first 2012 Porsche 911 models will arrive in U.S. dealerships in February of next year, but you can already starting plan just how you’d like the car thanks to the latest online configurator. Nestled in with the rest of Porsche’s lineup on the automaker’s official website, the...
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BMW Develops Laser Headlight Technology
Having already announced the introduction of full LED headlights in its new 6-Series range, BMW is moving onto the next wave of advanced lighting technology for cars: lasers. BMW engineers are currently working on the introduction of laser light in car headlights, with the aim to improve safety as...
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2009 BMW X5 Diesel Recalled Due To Fuel Heater Fault
It’s not looking good for BMW X5 Diesel owners. Just a couple of months after the 2012 model was recalled due to a steering fault, a new recall has been issued on the 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a potential fault with the heating...
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Lotus Bringing Three New Models Plus Evora GTE Road Car To Frankfurt
Eager to dust off claims that it has bitten off more than it can chew, Lotus is on the verge of launching an onslaught of new sports car models over the coming years, the first of which we'll see as early as the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in less than two weeks’ time. The storied automaker from...
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2012 Lincoln Navigator To Get EcoBoost V-6: Report
Lincoln is in the process of recreating itself, with the aim to turn its current reputation for simply selling tarted up Fords to one of grand American luxury. Part of its offensive will see the introduction of seven new or upgraded models between now and 2014, the first of which is expected to be...
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