Luxury Cars
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Saab is back in action with an infusion of new financing, but can the 9-4X, arriving at dealerships this week, help the brand round the corner toward profitability?
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2012 Audi TT RS Starts From $56,850, On Sale This Summer
The 2012 Audi TT RS is priced for America, and today, the company released the official specs for the American version of the car that brings the RS brand back to our shores.
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Rolls-Royce Posts Record Sales In First Half Of 2011
Bentley recently announced that business was booming, with its sales levels across the board rising by 20 percent at the end of June when compared with the same period one year ago. While a 20 percent increase in sales is impressive, Rolls-Royce has completely obliterated that result by announcing...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2012 Volvo S60 R-Design Configurator Live
Amp up the 2012 S60 with more power, better handling, and plenty of available high-tech options and you'll have one of the best mid-size luxury sedans on the road.
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2012 Range Rover Sport Gets Upgraded Entertainment Features
Most of the more significant upgrades for the 2012 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport are reserved for strict EU5 emissions countries, but the U.S. will see new entertainment and appearance options.
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BMW 335i Performance Edition Kit, Retrofit Package: Report
The BMW 335i range gets updated with more power and meaner looks for a surprisingly small pricetag.
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A voluntary recall for a safety defect in the electric power steering system affects certain BMW X3s manufactured between April 27 and June 8, 2011.
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2011 Saab 9-4X Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The IIHS's Top Safety Pick is no hurdle for Saab despite its financial struggles.
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Audi Q3 RS Prototype Gets Swedish Test Drive: Video
We're not sure who the Q3 RS is for, but we can't argue with its specs.
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BMW 3-Series Exclusive And M Sport Editions: Gallery
BMW offers a new Edition Exclusive and a revised M Sport package for the 3-Series.
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BMW Z4 Design Pure Balance Package: Gallery
Pure Design Balance is a good name for this special package on the BMW Z4, balancing dark and light while also balancing sport and luxury.
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Volvo unveils S60 Performance Project, hints at new PCP model
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s report of a new high-performance division brand being considered by Volvo, comes this concept car that was unveiled late last week at the 2011 Australian auto show. Based on the Volvo S60 R-Design, the new concept car is called the S60 Performance Project and...
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Ferrari held a special charity auction in Japan this past weekend where the Italian automaker helped raised more than $724,000 in aid relief for victims of the island nation’s recent earthquake and tsunami disaster. Over 200 passionate clients and collectors participated in the charity auction, which took place at the Italian embassy in Tokyo. Most of the money came from the sale of the first Ferrari FF in Japan, which was picked up by an architect from Tokyo, Masaharu Seno. However, Ferrari also auctioned off some shirts signed by the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Formula 1 team. All...
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New Details On Upcoming Infiniti Compact Car
Nissan recently announced a bold new business plan outlining its operations for the next six years. The plan, dubbed “Nissan Power 88”, called for an increase in the automaker’s global market share to eight percent by 2017, as well as an equal eight percent increase in operating...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class To Offer Up To Four Alternative Powertrains: Report
The next generation 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class is working hard to deserve the "next-generation" appellation. According to the latest reports, the B-Class could feature a smorgasbord of just about every kind of standard and alternative drivetrain around. Standard gasoline and diesel models will of...
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Volvo considering ‘PCP’ high-performance division
Most people may not associate Volvo with performance, but the Swedish automaker has offered several notable sporty variants of its regular lineup in the past under the R performance range. The S60 R, for example, was introduced in 2003 and boasted a 300-horsepower turbocharged engine mated to a...
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Saab Announces New 9-1, 9-6X And 9-7, Finalizes Deal With Pang Da And Youngman
Despite all its financial troubles, Saab has come out and announced plans for the development of three brand new models on top of its next-generation 9-3 due out next year. The struggling Swedish automaker announced today that it has finalized its previous tentative deals made with Chinese firms...
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Scuderia Ferrari Carbon Chrono Watch Goes On Sale
We’ve seen plenty of luxurious watches here at MotorAuthority and while most of these are priced at a level few mortals can afford, sometimes we come across some cool models that won’t break the bank. One of these is the latest Scuderia Ferrari Carbon Chrono, now available via...
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From the very first time the designer puts his or her pencil to paper, right up until the car is taken for its maiden journey outside the factory, the creation of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is a process of endless quality, bespoke craftsmanship and faultless engineering. The video below details the efforts Lamborghini’s employees go to in creating the Aventador, with virtually every element from its carbon fiber monocoque, to its sledgehammer 6.5-liter V-12 and Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) transmission, to its F1-inspired pushrod suspension and carbon-ceramic brakes all getting...
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Jaguar Engineer Confirms XF Wagon Plans
The thought of an upmarket station wagon may seem a little odd here in the U.S. but over in Europe, and many other parts of the globe, they are all the rage, with automakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and especially Audi all enjoying great success with their respective wagons or...
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Transformers 3 Premieres In Berlin, Mercedes Gets A Role: Video
Transformers: Dark of the Moon has made its debut in Berlin. All the stars were on hand, and so was Mercedes-Benz, which scores a role in the film as an Autobot. The video below gives an overview of the film and Mercedes-Benz's participation--plus some scenes from the movie itself. This is the...
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2012 BMW 6-Series M Sport Package Revealed
The 2012 BMW 6-Series makes a great grand tourer, and with the usual bounty of BMW optional upgrades, you can turn it into you own unique cruiser.
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2012 BMW 528i Gets Turbo Four, Stop-Start, AWD
The 2012 BMW 528i just jumped up the list for many luxury/performance enthusiasts with its turbo four-cylinder, all-wheel-drive platform.
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Mercedes AMG Fan? Get Accessories With 'High Tech Qualities'
The world of automotive branded merchandise impresses and amuses in equal measure. For every sleek Porsche Design fountain pen, there's a Ferrari teddy bear to redress the balance. Now is the turn of the Mercedes-Benz AMG brand to offer a range of suitably high-tech merchandise for both business...
Antony Ingram