Luxury Cars
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Lexus has already handed out engineering samples of the 2012/2013 Lexus GS 350 to select portions of the automotive press, we've spied it on several occasions, and we know it's coming to Pebble Beach in just under a month's time. But now Lexus of Europe has joined in the pre-party with driving footage of a disguised GS. The video is a brief minute-and-a-half of soundless cruising over mostly wet roads, revealing almost nothing new, but it at least gives some idea as to the car's demeanor in action. It also gives us a decent look at the front and rear lighting, though it's veiled in a sheet of...
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Opel Working On New Flagship: Report
The 2003 Opel Insignia Concept, which eventually went on to spawn a sedan and wagon, is possibly the best example of a station wagon with crossover elements that Opel is considering for its new flagship.
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Hennessey Working On 1,000 Horsepower Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Hennessey is no stranger to high-performance Cadillacs, having already developed 650 and 700 horsepower kits for the luxury cars.
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2012 Cadillac SRX Preview
The sole powertrain in the 2012 Cadillac SRX is a 3.6-liter V-6 rated at 308 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque.
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More Talk Of Infiniti-Red Bull Racing Performance Street Car
Talk of a Red Bull Racing-flavored Infiniti road car isn't new--it's been discussed by company honchos almost since the inception of Infiniti's sponsorship of the Formula One team. But today, more details from the top people at both Nissan and Red Bull have emerged. Christian Horner, team principal...
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Volvo Safety Concept Car: 10 Years Of Car Safety Technology
Believe it or not, the 2012 Volvo C30 hatchback is essentially a 10 year old design. Several years before the C30 hit the streets, Volvo revealed a striking concept called the Safety Concept Car (SCC) to the motoring press in 2001, previewing several new technologies that would eventually be seen...
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Jay Leno's car for the day at the Nurburgring was the 550 horsepower 2012 Jaguar XKR-S.
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Lexus Considering GS Coupe: Report
A coupe version of the upcoming 2012 Lexus GS sedan would target the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Audi A5.
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Mercedes-Benz To Build M-Class Based ‘GLS’ At U.S. Plant?
Mercedes-Benz recently announced a $2 billion investment plan for its Alabama plant to install tooling for a host of new models, possibly including the rumored GLS.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series Preview
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series is making its first public outing at this weekend’s 2011 Formula 1 German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring before going on display at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in September.
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2013 Audi S7 Spy Shots
Current Audi S models, while visually quite different from the standard versions to the informed eye, often fly under the radar of regular folks. But that's set to change for the next generation of S models, according to previous reports, and these latest spy shots hint at just how the S7 will...
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Lexus Confirms 2013 GS 350 For Pebble Beach Debut
After the LF-Gh Hybrid Concept at the New York Auto Show and the spy shots we've captured of the car in testing, the shape of the next Lexus GS sedan is taking pretty clear shape. We only have about a month left to wait to see the final product, as Lexus officially announced today that it will show...
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The crew of BMW 1-Series fiends over at 1Addicts.com has dug up some photos of what is believed to be the first known 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe wreck--and it's the first 1M delivered to Korea. The culprit appears to be wet roads and a bit too much speed. Fortunately, it looks like the 1M will be repairable, though it's going to be an expensive job. The front end is pretty much completely smashed, including the bumper, hood, and likely the radiator at the least. The left-front quarter panel also looks to be bent, but it's reported that the chassis itself is OK. Hit the thread at the forum link...
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AMG Opens Exclusive Customer Lounge At German Headquarters
The new AMG lounge will enable customers to offer feedback and suggestions for new models directly to AMG instead of through their dealers.
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Mercedes-Benz Investing $2 Billion In Alabama Plant
The money will go towards the installation of tooling for the new M-Class and next-generation GL-Class and C-Class models in Tuscaloosa, as well as the expansion of capacity.
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Coulthard Becomes AMG Brand Ambassador, Will Help Develop Cars
David Coulthard will follow in the footsteps of fellow Formula 1 stars Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel by becoming a brand ambassador for a luxury marque.
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Audi To Build New Plant In Mexico Instead Of Using VW's U.S. Plant
Volkswagen builds a lot of cars in North America. Some of them are built in Mexico, but many are built right here in the U.S. Audi wants to get in on the cheaper construction and shipping costs available here, but it doesn't want to borrow VW's extra capacity. Instead, it will build its own new...
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Ferrari, Bentley, Aston, Mercedes: The Most Expensive Wreck This Week
What you see here is photographic evidence of what is very likely the most expensive wreck this week. What brought it about? We're not sure, but we're not sure it matters, either: you're looking at several hundred thousand dollars worth of repairs and lost value. The accident happened in the middle...
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Saab and a Chinese partner are working to develop three new models.
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History Of The BMW 3.0 CSi: Video
The BMW 3.0 CSi is still celebrated by BMW and is well sought after by collectors, even after all these years.
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Fraudsters Claim Luxury Cars As Farm Equipment To Escape High Insurance Bill
Fraudulent insurance policies for farming vehicles is costing insurance agencies close to $150 million per year.
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Porsche Remains Committed To Doubling Sales By 2018
Porsche should easily reach its ambitious sales target thanks to several all-new models in the works, as well as the next-generation 911 due out this year.
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BMW 135i Owners Also Eligible For Performance Edition Upgrade
In addition to more power and torque, the kit also gets you a new black grille and grille surround.
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Mercedes-Benz Unveils New AMG V-8 With Cylinder Deactivation
Peak output has been boosted to 415 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque though fuel economy is said to be 30 percent better than the engine being replaced by this new M152 unit.
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