Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles on Oct 19th, 2009
Have your real estate investments tanked? Lost some money in a ponzi scheme? Worried you’ll have to provide health insurance for the crew of your yacht? In a recession, even the rich need to cut back on expenses. You don’t want to live like a pauper though, do you? Thanks to Lamborghini, there’s an easy […]
Posted in Automotive, Lexus, Luxury vehicles on Feb 2nd, 2009
The Lexus LS has been the flagship model for the company for well over 10 years now. Combining the best luxury with the greatest technology in Toyota’s mighty arsenal, the LS is a true premier executive saloon. Its V8 and hybrid V8 engines offer unparalleled moving power, if a bit thirsty on the old dino-juice. […]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, New cars, Sports cars on Feb 1st, 2009
You’d think that the last that would go through the mind of someone that owns a Bentley would be fuel consumption. These vehicles have been gas-guzzling monsters since their very inception and I doubt fuel consumption was ever a design goal when putting together these cars. Bentley cars are all about excess… Well it seems […]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, New cars, Sports cars on Feb 1st, 2009
Aston Martin’s newest model is vital to the company’s long term success. Called the Rapide, this is Aston Martin’s first foray into the high-performance luxury four-door segment. A four-door Aston might seem like some sort of sacrilege, but it’s been done before, just never like this. Based on the DB9 supercar’s platform, the Rapide’s wheelbase […]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz, New cars on Jan 23rd, 2009
The CLS was an absolute hit for Mercedes-Benz. The trend setting, and segment creating, CLS took design and placed it above function. So what if it’s a bit cramped?! So what if there is no rear headroom?! I mean, just look at at it… it’s lovely. It was no surprise then when the second generation […]
Posted in Hybrids, Lexus, Luxury vehicles, Technology, Toyota on Jan 22nd, 2009
Lexus is taking great strides to be seen as the premier provider of affordable hybrid luxury. The company’s landmark LS460h took the hybrid stereotype and shattered it. It’s Rx350h proved it could work for a luxury SUV too. Lexus was proving that there was no limit to the application possibilities of hybrid technology. Now the […]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz, New cars on Jan 22nd, 2009
The eagerly anticipated new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has finally been revealed. MB has released the first batch of studio shots of the new car and it is quite interesting to say the least. While not as flowing as the outgoing model, the new E-Class is still as distinctive as ever. The trademark four front headlights remain, […]
Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles, Technology on Jan 20th, 2009
When people think of old classic V8 engines their thoughts usually tend to go towards older American V8’s from the likes of Chevy, Ford, or Chrysler. Still, few people realize there is a older and more classic eight cylinder powerplant that is still in production today, and it’s not American! British marque Bentley has been […]
Posted in Lexus, Luxury vehicles, Recalls, Safety, Toyota on Jan 20th, 2009
Toyota Motor Corp has just announced that they will recall about 214,500 Lexus luxury cars sold in the United States. The reason for the recall is that corrosion in a pipe that delivers fuel to the engine could lead to leaks over time. Toyota launched the recall program along with the National Highway Traffic and […]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, SUV on Jan 12th, 2009
Audi is looking to enter a market they’ve never been in before. Car’s like BMW’s X3 and Acura’s RDX have all but dominated the small SUV/Crossover segment. With the combination of high driving position without the intimidation of driving a large vehicle, this new segment has seemingly exploded with potential buyers over the last couple […]
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