We've just taken delivery of two 2013 Lincoln MKZs for our test program. Why two? We bought one of the standard, 231-hp EcoBoost four-cylinder models, as well as the 188-hp hybrid version. We're curious to see how Ford's upscale Lincoln ...
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A one-of-a-kind Rolls-Royce Ghost Art Deco designed specially for Australia has been presented to prospective customers at an exclusive event in Sydney. The bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghost is part of the luxury British manufacturer’s ...
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You'd think that treating yourself to a shiny new $42,000 upscale sedan would be enough of a gift. But some car companies now give you a present at delivery—one that you pay for. So, do you want a black walnut presentation box or an ...
Audi Motor announced that the sales of the largest market-China (including Hong Kong) declined due to the season factor, but the sales were still more than 30 thousand, keeping the place of best seller luxury car brand in China. In ...
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The U.S. Census Bureau reports that nearly 600,000 Americans have "megacommutes" that have them working more than 50 miles from home or traveling more than 90 minutes each way. As a megacommuter myself, I can relate. Having given this much ...
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British luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning to invest about GBP500m to double the capacity of its Wolverhampton engine manufacturing plant in central England. The investment forms part of rise in capital spending ...
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Acura's redesigned RLX sedan is a rolling example of the challenges faced by Honda's luxury brand. We drove an RLX press car to get a first impression. Like most other Acuras, the RLX aims to give you a lot for your money. (The compact ...
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Following annual tradition, we present the 2013 American Top Picks—the best choices for the car buyer who wants to buy from an American brand. While this year's "official" Top Pick list includes no models from domestic brands, it ...
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Honda has returned triumphantly and en masse to Consumer Reports' Top Picks with three models--the Accord, CR-V, and Odyssey--after not having a single model make the cut last year. For 2013, the Top Picks list has new winners in seven ...
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Because German car market has shrunk winch will dragged down the overall performance, Volkswagen predicts that the business profit in 2013 will maintain the level of last year. Martin Vindeln, CEO of Volkswagen, said that the business ...
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The head of Daimler and Mercedes-Benz has been given three more years to lift his company’s lethargic profits and sales and attempt to close the gap to its luxury German rivals. The supervisory board of Daimler AG voted to extend ...
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Toyota usually leaves spacious luxury car duties to its premium Lexus brand. But Toyota dealers have many loyal customers with needs for big-car room, luxury and utility but at a non-upscale price. And for years the Avalon has been a ...
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The Lincoln brand has been in trouble for years. Lincoln models have been too similar to their Ford counterparts to make it as credible luxury cars, and no amount of cosmetics and feature enhancements have made them feel all that special. ...
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A second-generation Porsche Cayman means it’s time to revisit an intriguing question: how much is an iconic sports car badge worth? At $115,500, the entry-level Porsche Cayman is half the price of the cheapest 911 ($229,400). ...
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The Bentley SUV has reportedly been given the green light for production by the supervisory board of parent company Volkswagen, paving the way for the controversial new model to launch by mid-decade. Industry journal Automotive News ...
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