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September 2009

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Audi A5 Aluminum Prototype Sheds 220-Pounds

Sep 30, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Luxury Vehicles: In the tradition of the Hollywood weight loss diet, Audi has revealed how to chop almost 220-pounds from its A5 Coupe with its latest Aluminum Prototype. Based around the A5 Coupe, Audi engineers have swapped steel for advanced aluminium and carbon-fiber construction in the interest of fuel economy, emissions reduction and handling agility.... Read More

Upgraded: The New 2010 Lexus LS 600h is a "Hybrid Colossus"

Sep 29, 2009  |   Contributor: Andrew Christian

Luxury Cars: Lexus made quite an appearance at the Frankfurt Auto Show with its new LS 600H: a completely hybrid colossus which benefited from important technological and design upgrades.... Read More

New Luxury Crossover Vehicle, The Acura ZDX

Sep 24, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Luxury Cars For nearly two decades, Acura has been delivering high-performance luxury vehicles. The new 2010 Acura ZDX is no exception, featuring the style of a coupe, with the comfort of a sedan and the cargo space of an SUV.... Read More

Slow Luxury Car Sales Prompt Big Incentives

Sep 23, 2009  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

Luxury Vehicles: The luxury car market hasn't traditionally had to tempt buyers with anything more than exclusivity, style and power. But with luxury car sales down nearly 32% this year, luxury carmakers are resorting to tactics traditionally reserved for the commodity car brands.... Read More

2010 Jaguar XJ To Feature Standard HD Radio

Sep 23, 2009  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

Luxury Vehicles: It's not even out yet and already the 2010 Jaguar XJ is grabbing headlines all across the spectrum--from its controversial roofline and C-pillar to a possibly illegal dual-view navigation screen, the next XJ is pushing boundaries. Following on that theme, the 2010 XJ will also include a relatively new technology as standard equipment: HD Radio.... Read More

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI Quattro

Sep 22, 2009  |   Contributor: Andrew Christian

Luxury Vehicles: Audi R8 Spyder is the latest response from the German manufacturer to the supercar elite.... Read More

Unveiling of the Bugatti Galibier 16C

Sep 21, 2009  |   Contributor: Andrew Christian

Luxury Vehicles: According to the source of 4WheelsNews, who was present at the private unveiling of the new car, Bugatti Galibier (for those who don't know the manufacturer also used the name on the 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Galibier Saloon) is the name of the latest 4-door coupe from the Molsheim-based manufacturer.... Read More

First Ferrari Hybrid Likely To Be A V-12

Sep 16, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Luxury Vehicles: Governments around the world are bowing to public pressure to reduce levels of greenhouse gases their respective countries produce, and more often than not, the first sector they look at is the auto industry. Here in the U.S. the government has imposed a tough 35.5 mpg fleet-wide fuel economy standard for 2016, while in Europe the government wants to put a limit on CO2 levels--... Read More

Fisker Karma Scores 67 mpg SAE Rating

Sep 12, 2009  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

It hit the track and drove in public for the first time just last month at Laguna Seca during the Pebble Beach Concours, and now Fisker Automotive has released the first fuel efficiency figures for its upcoming Karma luxury plug-in hybrid sedan. The figures are not your typical EPA estimates, however, but results from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).... Read More

McLaren MP4 12c Supercar

Sep 12, 2009  |   Contributor: Andrew Christian

Not only has McLaren launched its own separate automotive division, it has also released a new supercar named the MP4-12C. The British race engineering firm developed the car entirely in-house and has incorporated its latest advances in automotive technology as seen from the Formula 1 circuit.... Read More

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Preview

Sep 9, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

The successor to the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing from the 1950s (and replacement for the SLR) has finally been revealed today with a new batch of high-resolution photos after months of drip-fed teasers and spy shots. Picking up the official title of SLS AMG--a nod to its exclusive development by Mercedes- official in-house tuner, AMG--the latest model is set to grace the stands at next week's 2009 Frankfurt auto show before going on sale early next year.... Read More

Aston Martin Rapide Debuts the New Four-Door Model

Sep 9, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Luxury Cars: Aston Martin is world-renowned for creating cars that exude superiority and radiate sex appeal. Always at the forefront of contemporary design, the brand represents...... Read More

UAE Drivers to get Gucci Seatbelts

Sep 2, 2009  |   Contributor: Andrew Christian

For its nationwide safety campaign, the United Arab Emirates has a unique approach - the Fashionable Seatbelt campaign.... Read More

Limited Edition Porsche 911 Sport Classic Revives Ducktail Spoiler

Sep 2, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

A legend is back. Porsche today unveiled a modern interpretation of its legendary 1973 Carrera RS 2.7, complete with a 'ducktail' spoiler and "Fuchs-style" custom alloy wheels. The new car is called the 911 Sport Classic and it's set to grace the automaker's stand at this month's Frankfurt auto show.... Read More