Starting with the 2014 model year, Audi will sell an S variant of one of its crossovers: the SQ5.
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Adjusting its aim for a higher market segment, Cadillac announced pricing today for its all-new CTS sedan.
Porsche is readying a refreshed version of its Cayenne SUV and the car was just spied testing in Germany.
Her Majesty's Pleasure
In the rarefied world of exotic automobiles there’s something for just about everyone, so long as their wallets are sufficiently engorged. For customers that wish to be smothered in comfort and morally objectionable amounts of luxury Rolls-Royce offers a host of suitable automobiles that will surely exceed their needs. If someone wishes to attract attention a brightly colored Lamborghini is hard to beat; they’re unsurpassed when it comes to ego-fluffing. And of course for eccentric drivers interested in something completely off the wall there’s the Koenigsegg CCX. Lady Gaga, your car is ready.
Boutique British brand Aston Martin falls somewhere between these extremes. Their products are opulent but sporty, outrageous looking yet tastefully designed, special without being completely obscure. They’re James Bond’s top pick and a fine choice for anyone lusting after something exceptional.
Aside from the laughable Toyota-based Cygnet city car the V8 Vantage Coupe is Aston Martin’s entry-level offering. With two seats, two doors and rear-wheel drive it has all the ingredients of a true performance machine. However, the S model is a step up from there, and the Roadster is yet another rung up the ladder. This dramatic drop-top is an extraordinary car and the subject of today’s AutoGuide Five-Point Inspection.
Diesel powertrains are always more expensive than their gasoline counterparts, but Audi is asking a big premium for the diesel versions of its A6, A6 and Q5.
We live in a digital world. For many new-car shoppers megabytes and gigahertz are just as important as horsepower and fuel economy. To members of the younger demographic chips are made of silicon, not potatoes, and ram has nothing to do with trucks. But what about the rest of us? To help customers understand the high-tech features of their cars, every Lexus dealer is staffed with dedicated experts that are at the ready to answer any questions a buyer may have about their vehicle.
Crossovers are all about fuel efficiency and family functionality. They blend attributes of cars with traits of traditional SUVs to create vehicles that are neither fish nor fowl; they’re the undecided voter of the automotive world, essentially the state of Ohio. Is it going red? Will it be blue? One thing’s certain; it’ll never go to the Green Party.
Production of the Porsche Cayenne has resumed at a slow pace after being stopped because of floods in the Czech Republic.
Mercedes officially unveiled its all-new S-Class two weeks ago brimming with high-end technology. Now a new video from the brand is showing some of those systems in action.
Cadillac just announced finishing 12 consecutive months of sales gains, helped by a healthy increase for the ATS compact sedan
Automotive Apparition
In ancient times fat was considered a sign of wealth, a symbol of prosperity, just like golden jewelry or owning slaves. Someone who had a little extra bulk was likely far better off than the starving peasants down the street. Today it’s just the opposite; fat is out. High-ticket items have become the modern way flaunting one’s success. Private jets, tea bags made from the Dead Sea Scrolls and of course high-end cars are all conspicuously consumed by well-off individuals.
One of the most prestigious autos on the market today is built like a Stradivarius, features a flying lady on its massive hood and is named after an allegedly non-existent phenomenon. The 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase is all that and much, much more.
Prudence and a steady pace could be key factors in Kia’s bid to lure entry-level luxury buyers.
Lexus’ new IS sport sedan will be available as a coupe variant and is planned for 2014 according to a recent report.
It may not be perfect but the United States is a great country. America has her share of problems, both past and present, but for the most part this nation is pretty sweet; when it comes to being awesome we’ve done better than most.
Audi’s high-performance cars will play an important role in both Audi and parent company Volkswagen’s growth goals.
With leaks, scale models and interior photos, you might have already seen most of the 2014 Mercedes S-Class, but there’s one thing left: the official debut.
Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen is counting an expanded crossover line among key aspects for the luxury brand’s global growth strategy.
Mercedes’ 2014 S-Class is only a few days away from its official May 15 debut, but true form for the automotive industry, more information about the car leaked.
Tesla is taking the Model S into “supercar handling territory” according to a product description on its retail site.
Cadillac is beefing up its certified pre-owned program in anticipation of a surge in available off-lease vehicles.
Porsche 911 sports cars from model years 2001 through 2007 are the subject of a NHTSA probe opened on Friday, April 26.
Land Rover is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a special edition of its Defender SUV.
Mercedes just released the first official photo of its 2014 S-Class sedan ahead of the May 15 world premier… Accidentally.