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Bentley Rumoured To Be Working On A New Turbo R Coupe
Nowadays pretty much every luxury car company has a muscle car that masquerades around as a family sedan, but back in the 1980’s, there was only one such vehicle, the Bentley Turbo R. This iconic automobile still has a strong following and if rumors are correct, its fans will soon be celebrating the arrival of…
2012 Jaguar XF, XK to Bow at NY Auto Show With New Styling Cues
After much speculation Jaguar has officially confirmed it will debut a refreshed version of its XF sedan, as well as yet another modernized take on the increasingly dated XK at the New York Auto Show next week. Neither will be new models, but both will receive updated front and rear fascias intended to keep the…
2012 Jaguar XF Revealed in Spy Photo Ahead of NY Auto Show Debut
If the source for this photo is correct, you’re looking at the 2012 Jaguar XF – a facelifted version of the British brand’s mid-size luxury sedan that is slated to debut at the New York Auto Show. While the photo can’t be verified, the restyled Jag does seem to resemble what we’ve seen so far…
Jaguar Confirms 3-Series Rival, XFR-S
After confirming that there would be an all-wheel drive version of the Jaguar XJ, CEO Adrian Hallmark also confirmed future product plans, including a smaller sedan and a hotter version of the XFR. Jaguar hasn’t elaborated on their plans for a new small car, but such a vehicle will be crucial for them to expand…
MINI Captures First Rally Victory Ahead Of WRC Debut
While it wasn’t the MINI Countryman WRC that did it, the brand still captured their first ever rally victory, with an S2000-class MINI John Cooper Works finishing first in the Rally dell’Adriatico. The privateer team, known as Grifone, is campaigning the car in a regional rally series that adheres to the rules of the S2000…
Aston Martin One-77 For Sale In Dubai
One of the rarest supercars on the planet is the Aston Martin One-77. As the name suggests, only 77 examples of this 7.3-liter, V12 exotic will be made, making it one of the most sought after cars in the world. It is also seriously fast. Thanks to its 750-hp motor, the One-77 can sprint from…
Jaguar Land Rover Global Sales on the Upswing
Much of that increase in demand came, not surprisingly from China and India, though the UK; North America, parts of Europe and Russia also reported significant gains in vehicle sales.
Jaguar XJ All-Wheel Drive Version In Development
Jaguar is apparently readying an all-wheel drive version of their XJ sedan and the car should be on the market within 2 years. Jaguar is looking to combat their German rivals, each of which offer an AWD variant of their large sedans. While only a 20 percent of cars in the United States are sold…
Platinum Motorsports Tears Up the Streets of LA to Make One Epic Video
Platinum Motorsports is known for bold luxury and exotic builds, and to really put the spotlight on what they’ve done over the recent years, they’ve put together a video of epic proportions. Taking some of their finest projects and hitting several Los Angeles landmarks while armed with a video camera, Platinum Motorsports has released this…
Matte Black Aston Martin DBS by Anderson Germany; Bond’s Evil Brother Scores a Ride
Anderson Germany just keeps setting a new standard when it comes to building luxury and exotic vehicles. This time around, an Aston Martin DBS gets what the tuner calls the ‘Superior Black Edition’ treatment from the infamous tuner, making 007’s famed ride look ever so menacing. In fact, if Batman was a little more sophisticated…
Range Rover Evoque Priced In Europe, Priced From $45,000 To $71,000
The hotly anticipated Range Rover Evoque has been priced in the United Kingdom and will start at £27,955, or about $45,000, for a front-drive, manual gearbox equipped 5-door model. At the other end of the spectrum, a fully loaded, AWD 3-door model with the 6-speed automatic, will cost an eye-watering £44,320 or about $71,000. Of…
2012 Jaguar XF To Get 2.2L Diesel Capable Of 52 MPG
The 2012 Jaguar XF seen in the above spy shot may not look too different from the existing car, but the improvements you can’t see are what caught our attention. Jaguar claims that this XF is motivated by a 2.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine making 187 horsepower and 322 lb-ft of torque, while delivering about 52…
Britain’s Royal Mail Celebrates Jaguar E-Type 50th Birthday with Commemorative Stamps
Now, as part of the car’s birthday celebrations, the Royal Mail service in Britain, is a special sheet of commemorative stamps.
Mobiado’s Aston Martin Mobile Phones, Because Talk Ain’t Cheap
Canada and Britain are hooking up for new collaboration that will get you talking. Canadian luxury mobile phone maker Mobiado is teaming up with Britain’s Aston Martin to launch collection of luxury mobile phones. Set to hit stores in May 2011, this is a phone that trend setters and fashionistas will want to keep their…
Range Rover Owned In China Returns Vehicle Via Donkey
Although the destroyed Chinese Lamborghini will forever linger in the minds of car enthusiasts bemused by the antics of spoiled owners, a Range Rover driver decided to take a less apoplectic approach and simply returned his Range Rover by towing it to the dealership with two donkeys. Dissatisfied after his Rover broke down 6 times in one…
MINI Cooper S Hybrid With All-Wheel Drive Spied
A MINI Cooper S fitted with an experimental hybrid all-wheel drive system was spotted testing in winter climates, a surprise move for BMW, which has given no indication it was developing such a car. Sharp-eyed readers will not the electric motor mounted between the rear wheels, as well as the “hybrid” stickers mounted on the…
Track Day At Willow Springs Raceway For Aston Martin Owners Only
If you own an Aston Martin (and were pretty sure some of you actually do), keep reading, you might be interested in this bit of news: Aston Martin of Beverly Hills in conjunction with ESX Motorsports is holding a special track day for owners of these British exotics. The event will be held on April…
Bob Lutz to Introduce Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS at New York Auto Show
Much of the excitement surrounding the Lotus brand as of late has been about ultra-expensive future models, but Lotus also has a fair share of excellent performance machines on offer right now. Included in that list are two new additions, the Evora S and Evora IPS, which will make their North American debut at the…
World’s Largest Rolls-Royce Showroom Opens in Abu Dhabi
Rolls-Royce has just announced the grand opening of its newest and largest showroom and the location comes as no surprise. Situated in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, the new showroom is 10,000 square feet and can house 5 Rolls-Royce models – or approximately 76 regular sized cars. As luxurious as the vehicles themselves,…
Lotus Looking For Government Backing For Its Future
Last year, some American car companies looked to their government for financial help to keep them afloat and use the money to develop new products. Some of them have actually used the money properly and produced some decent new models. Over in the U.K., Lotus is looking at the British government to help out in…
Aston Martin Tie-Up With Mercedes to Give Lagonda a Rolls-Royce Rival
Rumors of a partnership between Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz surfaced quite some time ago, but according to a new report a deal between has been stuck between the two luxury marques – one that will benefit plans both firms have for their boutique luxury brands. The terms of the tie-up will see Aston Martin get…
Bentley Launches GT Ice and GT Racing Ice Chronographs
If you want a watch that will stop admirers in the tracks, try the special all-white “Ice” versions of the Bentley GT and Bentley GT Racing chronographs on for size. A few weeks ago, Bentley and their timepiece partner, Breitling, launched the limited edition “Breitling for Bentley” Supersports Light Body watch in tribute to a…
Lamborghini Enthusiast Builds Incredible Underground Garage [with video]
When you’ve got luxury and exotic cars filling up your garage and your driveway, sometimes you have to get creative to store your most prized possessions. This collector of fine automobiles got really creative, finding a way to house two of his Lamborghinis since his other two were, well you know, taking up the driveway….
Oprah’s Bentley Azure for Sale: This One is Not A Giveaway
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential and successful women on Earth, and her success has lead to the kind of wealth that can give her access to anything she points her finger at. On the occasion of her 42nd birthday, she pointed towards a black on white 1996 Bentley Azure convertible. It seems…
