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Automotive

When we sampled Rolls-Royce’s delectable Phantom Drophead Coupé (the perfect complement to warm Tuscan sun), the Goodwood-based manufacturer was already putting the finishing touches to the final piece in the Phantom fleet. Joining the Drophead, and sitting alongside the hugely accomplished saloon and extended wheelbase versions, is this new Drophead Coupé, a peerless four-seater based [...]

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Daimler AG recently reporting that they will be adding a fifth Maybach model to its impressive line-up - the Maybach Landaulet. This masterpiece of automotive engineering will not just shower its owner with luxury, with features such as smooth black leather and trim elements in glossy piano lacquer, but it will also cost about a staggering [...]

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Top Luxury Cars Under $50,000

by admin on February 20, 2008

Plenty of cars costing less than $50,000 pack enough features and driving satisfaction to rival their ultra-high-dollar counterparts. Those that believe you have to spend big for a luxury car may turn up their noses at the autos on this list. That’s their loss.
Pay $37,175 for the BMW Z4 Roadster, and you can cruise around [...]

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First Look at the 2009 Acura TSX

by admin on February 12, 2008

Acura’s entry-level TSX as been a hit for Honda’s luxury brand. When it first debuted as a 2004 model, Acura said the new sedan was like a four-door version of the RSX coupe, even though it was really rooted in the sporty European Accord. No matter the platform, however, the TSX was a fantastic ride—and [...]

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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

by admin on February 1, 2008

 
Ferrari’s 599 GTB Fiorano was an all-new model for 2007, and only about 250 will be made per year by hand. Its engine is the same 6.0L V12 screaming beast that is found in the Enzo. Putting out 612 horsepower and redlining at 8,400 rpm, it also does 448 pound-feet of torque, almost all of [...]

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Top 10 Luxury Cars

by admin on January 28, 2008

What luxury car we drive often tells the world more about us than we think. Do you sit behind the wheel of a fast, sporty vehicle or ride in comfort in a timeless classic car? As 2008 begins zooming forward, let’s take a look at what are the top 10 luxury cars from ForbesAutos.com.
As people shopped for luxury [...]

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Rev It Up With the 2008 BMW M3

by admin on January 22, 2008

 
Without a doubt, it’s the M Series cars that make enthusiasts go ga-ga for BMW. Based on regular production series models, BMW’s M cars take performance to a new level, usually through a massaged engine, sport-tuned suspension, and other performance and cosmetic enhancements that turn something ordinary into something extraordinary. 
This is it. The car the [...]

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Lexus announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 LX 570 luxury utility vehicle. The third-generation LX offers significantly increased performance and new safety features over the LX 470 model it replaces with a number of significant technological advancements as well as a new, high-strength chassis. Lexus made significant upgrades to the [...]

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Unisex In The Fast Lane

by admin on December 28, 2007

Recent studies show that since 2000, the number of women over age 45 buying “mid-sized sporty” cars is up about 277 percent.  According to Sandra Kinsler, editor-in-chief of WomanMotorist.com, about ”One third of all women now out-earn their husbands. And there are a lot of successful single female executives and entrepreneurs. ”
This trend of women obtaining record [...]

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What a CEO Drives, Says A Lot

by admin on December 27, 2007

 
What a CEO drives often reflects the type of person he or she really is.  Take conservative Warren Buffett for example.  He’s worth about $42 billion, but for years he drove a silver 2001 Lincoln Town Car with Nebraska license plates, titled: THRIFTY. 
CEO’s obviously have high profile positions and what they drive likely communicates a lot [...]

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