Luxury Cars
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The 2012 Olympic Games in London will provide a glimpse of BMW’s low-emissions future.
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Stirling Moss Buys Aston Martin Cygnet
Sir Stirling Moss is the latest buyer of the Aston Martin Cygnet luxury minicar, which of course was finished in British racing green for the Formula 1 legend.
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First Details On Next-Gen Aston Martin DBS
Aston Martin is working on a whole new generation of its DB9 grand tourer and once again the stylish two-door is expected to be the basis of a high-performance DBS supercar. This generation of the DB9 and the eventual DBS won’t be completely new as the current car's lightweight...
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Ferrari Previews New Customization Program
Ferrari already has its One-to-One customization program and for the right price will build you a completely new body under its Ferrari Design division, but now the automaker looks to be working on yet another customization program that appears to be targeted more at the mainstream Ferrari...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class first drive review
Had we tested the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class in suburban Orange County, California—or even among gated exurb communities in Orange County, New York—we would likely have had affluent suburban housewives (yes, the real ones) looking us up and down. The M-Class, it seems, has...
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2012 Lexus GS Spy Shots
The 2012 Lexus GS is more dramatically styled than its predecessor, but will it be enough to keep up with the Germans?
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Volvo's next generation of range extenders show the potential for a peaceful co-existence between electric cars and their combustion counterparts.
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Infiniti Personal Assistant: Your Own Complimentary Concierge
Infiniti is rising to the challenge set by the established luxury marques, and even one-upping them, with a new personal concierge service.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class: More Features, Same Price As 2011
Highlights of the new M-Class include an all-new, higher-output gasoline V-6 in the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350, a stronger turbo-diesel engine in the ML350 BlueTec
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2012 Audi A5, S5 Preview
Audi's stylish mid-range coupe gets some minor aesthetic updates for the 2012 model year, but otherwise leaves well enough alone.
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2012 Fisker Karma Gets 3,000 Orders, DiCaprio First
Fisker will trot the Karma plug-in hybrid sedan out to celebrities first, continuing its practice of limited and exclusive release.
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Bavarian Rhapsody: BMW Makes Music With New 1-Series (Video)
You might not think of the voice inside your sat-nav system or the sound of your blinkers as being particularly sonorous, but then you're probably not working with BMW to turn those sounds and more into a few minutes of music as the backdrop to production of the 2012 BMW 1-Series. The man behind...
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It's hot, it's a wagon, it's an Audi, and it's not for you. The 2012 A6 Avant looks tempting, but it won't be sold in the U.S.
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Twin-Turbo 4.6-Liter V-8 Spreading Across 2012 Mercedes-Benz Lineup
Last year Mercedes-Benz started replacing its naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 engine in high-end models like the CL550 with a more powerful, yet more efficient, twin-turbocharged 4.6-liter unit. The new engine delivers up to 32 percent more power than the one it replaces yet it’s 20 percent...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Details, Images Released
Mercedes-Benz's new luxury hatchback could come to the U.S. for the first time. But will Americans be open to the idea of a compact luxury car?
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Gallery Update
New photos of Mercedes-Benz's latest addition to its luxury sport-utility family show off its familiar, yet more modern, good looks as well as some of its off-road acumen.
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BMW 3-Series To Get 3-Cylinder Engines, But Not Soon: Report
Three-cylinder engines might remind you of your friend's crummy Geo Metro, but in five years' time, they might be the new hallmark of luxurious eco-chic.
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2013 Land Rovers To Get 8-Speed Transmission: Report
The eight-speed gearbox will get a year of maturation in European markets before being offered for sale in the U.S. When it does come, it will likely bring a new rotary gear selector with it, as well as improved fuel economy figures.
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The first spy shots of the upcoming 2012 Audi S6 emerged in March, and surprisingly, it wasn't wearing anything in the way of camouflage. Perhaps with the new A6 already out and about, Audi thought it would slip under the radar--but it didn't, and it hasn't this time, either, as our spies captured the car in testing again, including shots of the carbon fiber-clad interior. The 2012 S6 is expected to get a punchier version of Audi's upcoming 4.0-liter V-8 engine, taking the place of the 435-horsepower V-10 engine in the current 2011 S6. Leaked specs for the car peg the new V-8's output at 434...
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Brabus Builds World’s Fastest Four-Seater Convertible
Ever wanted to cruise with the top down and three of your friends in tow at speeds of up to 231 mph? Probably not, but in case you ever change your mind Brabus has now built the car for you. The legendary German tuner specializing in Mercedes-Benz models has taken the latest E-Class Cabriolet and...
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Audi Boss Confirms U.S. Production Plans: Report
The last we heard, Audi was postponing its decision on U.S. production plans due to a shortage of sales and the need to develop a suitable supplier network to source parts locally. That was in the midst of the global financial crisis so it was understandable that the automaker was a little...
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More Teasers Of HBH's Mid-Engined V12 Vantage Project
The warped Danish minds that brought us the 1,100-hp Zenvo ST1 have moved on to their next project. And they've shared some sketches.
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BMW 1-Series Gran Turismo In The Works: Report
Rumors of new body styles to come with the next generation of the BMW 1-Series have been brewing since at least 2009. We even brought you a rendering of what a 1-Series Gran Turismo might look like last summer (also pictured above). This summer, the rumors about the car are heating up once again...
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2012 Bentley Continental GTC Coming To Frankfurt?
The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is revving up to be a good one, and Bentley's GTC is angling to be one of the stars.
Nelson Ireson