Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles, Sports cars on Nov 6th, 2008
Audi’s S cars have always been sort of a individual’s choice. Sure for pure driving dynamics there are BMW’s and Porsche’s to consider, but there is something very special about Audi’s ability to create real “wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing” type of cars. When I was in Germany riding sport bikes on the Autobahn a few years ago, I […]
Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles, Sports cars on Oct 29th, 2008
Ha! That’s what Aston Martin gets for teasing us with mere snaps of their newest supercar, the code named One-77. Yesterday a Dutch lifestyle magazine leaked the photo’s of Aston’s new baby for all the world to see. It took less than 24 hours for the photos to appear in servers around the world. But […]
Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles on Oct 24th, 2008
India’s emerging car market is something to behold. In a few short years this country went from a very rural way of life to being one of the biggest emerging car markets in the world. Is it any wonder why major car companies are dumping lots of money there. One of the latest to join […]
Posted in Automotive, Diesel, GM, Luxury vehicles on Oct 22nd, 2008
Talk about interesting news! Cadillac sources are muttering that GM is looking into putting it’s ultra-modern 4.5-liter V8 Duramax diesel in the new CTS. That’s right folks, a turbo-diesel Cadillac. Engineers are quick to point out that this engine was indeed designed for multiple applications, including passenger cars. It is compact enough to fit in […]
Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles on Oct 22nd, 2008
Infiniti has recently announced that they will be implementing new pricing for its 2009 G37 coupe and G37 sedan. The coupe will now be priced from $36,715, while the sedan will come in at $34,065. Both of those prices also include a $815 destination charge. That translates to a $1,000 price increase compared to their […]
Posted in Automotive, Lexus, Luxury vehicles on Oct 14th, 2008
The Lexus IS series has been a great competitor to the likes of BMW’s 3-series, and Audi’s A4. Still, when compering it’s competitors, the Lexus was lacking in one department. That would be the “open air” department. That’s because unlike BMW and Audi, Lexus never built a convertible version of it’s popular IS sedan, until […]
Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles, Uncategorized on Sep 29th, 2008
As if a Bentley laptop computer wasn’t enough, luxury goods maker Alfred Dunhill has teamed up with the styling team for Bentley automobiles to come up with a set of luggage inspired by the famous British mark. The new line will include a suitcase, weekend bag, briefcase and wash bag. All the pieces will be […]
Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles, Uncategorized on Sep 22nd, 2008
Ratan Tata, Tata Motors chaiman and CEO and the new owner of Jaguar and Land Rover, has confirmed that there will be no local assembly of any Jaguar or Land Rover models in India. For the moment, he adds, only imports from the U.K. will be considered for Indian markets. “There is no insistence from […]
Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles, Sports cars on Sep 22nd, 2008
A four door Lamborghini?! That’s what most fans of this iconic Italian mark are saying as the company prepares to reveal a car that is part of a strategy to keep Lambo profitable. Even though 99% of car enthusiasts love Lamborghini’s, 99% of car enthusiasts can’t afford one. It’s only common sense that 200mph, two […]
Posted in Automotive, Hybrids, Luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz, Technology on Sep 22nd, 2008
Even though Mercedes-Benz make quite a few fantastic diesel engines, all of which get better economy than any hybrid, it is obvious that market pressure has forced this one out. I’m talking of course about Mercedes’ newest S-Class model, the S400 BlueHybrid. The S400 hybrid combines all the features of a conventional hybrid. A small(ish) […]
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