The Infiniti M35 hybrid will be revealed at the L.A. Auto Show in November and go on sale next year as a 2012 model. Infiniti claims that the M35 hybrid will have the power of a V8 with the gas mileage of a four-cylinder. The Infiniti M35 hybrid will be the first hybrid car sold […]
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Posted in Buick, Lexus, Luxury vehicles, Safety on Sep 1st, 2010
The 2011 Buick Regal has been given a better rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety than the Lexus IS and Infiniti G37. The new Buick Regal was named a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS after receiving a “good” rating, the best possible, in the Institute’s front, side and rear crash tests and […]
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Posted in Audi, Luxury vehicles, New cars on Aug 25th, 2010
When Audi released the A3 for the 2006 model year, the company took a gamble in introducing a luxury hatchback to the United States without a more traditional sedan option available. American car buyers tend to prefer sedans over hatchbacks and wagons, and buyers in the luxury segment where the Audi A3 resides could easily […]
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The $85,000 VW Phaeton will be brought back to the United States. Volkswagen‘s flagship large sedan will be brought back to the U.S. at the model’s next complete redesign. The Phaeton is a high-end luxury sedan built to compete with the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, as well as the A8 built by Audi, a […]
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Posted in Infiniti, Luxury vehicles, New cars on Aug 19th, 2010
Do you really need 328 horsepower? The Infiniti G37‘s power may be nice to have when you’ve just absconded with a dossier and the KGB is hot on your tail. Or, more realistically, when comparing your G37 to the BMW 328i your buddy just bought (with a wimpy 230 hp). If you’re not deep undercover […]
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During August, Volvo is combining 0% financing with its Safe and Sound incentive. The Volvo Safe and Sound incentive includes a 5 year, 60,000 mile warranty, as well as free scheduled maintenance and wear and tear item replacement during that period. Roadside assistance is also included for five years, regardless of the vehicle’s mileage. The […]
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During August, Audi is advertising several different lease incentives. Audi’s incentives are for 36-month leases and offer monthly payments competitive with the ones available on Mercedes-Benz and BMW cars and SUVs. The 2011 Audi A4 2.0t is available during August for $349 a month on a 36-month lease. That’s identical to the incentive available on […]
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For August 2010, Mercedes-Benz is offering 1.9% APR financing on most models and lease deals on nearly all. The Mercedes-Benz lease deals range from $349 a month on the C300 to $1,449 per month on the gorgeous CL550 (above), so no matter your budget, Mercedes has a luxury car for you. The Mercedes-Benz 1.9% interest […]
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Posted in BMW, Incentives, Luxury vehicles on Aug 12th, 2010
During August, BMW is offering a low cost financing incentive on most models. The incentive includes the option of 0.9% financing for 24 months and a 1.9% interest rate for up to 60 months. BMW is also offering lease deals during August. The 2011 BMW 1-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series, 7-Series, Z4, X5 and X6 are all […]
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Posted in Audi, Luxury vehicles, New cars on Jul 27th, 2010
Audi has revealed the new 2011 A7 four-door coupe. The A7 was revealed in Munich yesterday and will fit into the mold established by the Mercedes-Benz CLS for stylish four-door models that use design elements from coupes. Audi will begin sales of the A7 in early 2011, according to AutoWeek. The 2011 Audi A7 is […]
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