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April 2012

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Six-Figure 2013 Jaguar XJ Ultimate Shows Passengers Extra Attention

Apr 25, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The 2013 Jaguar XJ Ultimate models will be available in U.S. dealers' showrooms in late 2012. Only 30 of the vehicles with the ultimate in handcrafted interiors will be sent to the United States. The base price of the new ultra-luxury sedan with a 510-horspower, 5.0-liter engine and a new eight-speed transmission will be $155,000.... Read More

Range Rover Evoque Edition Debuted by Victoria Beckham and Land Rover

Apr 23, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Land Rover and fashion icon Victoria Beckham unveiled the exclusive new Range Rover Evoque Special Edition at the 2012 Beijing Automobile Show on April 22nd. Victoria Beckham, who was the winner of the Designer Grand of the Year award at the 2011 British Fashion Awards, collaborated with Land Rover Design and Gerry McGovern to create this luxury vehicle, which boasts custom, hand-finished details and a “His and Her” luggage set, among many other bespoke additions.... Read More

Bentley Shows GTC 6.0 Liter W12 at Beijing International Auto Show, Debuts New SUV

Apr 23, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Power and performance have joined prominence when discussions of Bentley Motors are tabled these days. The four-seat luxury convertible is deftly deluxe with a handcrafted interior of exotic wood veneers, supple leather hides, and deep-pile carpets. The vehicle currently is being shown at the 2012 Beijing... Read More

L'Or Blanc Edition Bugatti Veyron Hits the Streets of Paris

Apr 23, 2012  |   Contributor: Christina Stewart

It's one thing to see an exotic automobile on display at an international auto show; but when that same vehicle is spotted on the streets of Paris, well, people get excited to say the least. A one-off custom-built L'Or Blanc edition Bugatti Veyron was spotted last Friday at the Plaza Athenee Hotel on the Avenue Montaigne in Paris, according to MSN. Photographers from as far as England and Germany reportedly made the trip hoping to capture a shot of the porcelain beauty priced at more than $2.5 million.... Read More

Audi Acquires Ducati | Plans First North American Plant

Apr 18, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Audi AG is acquiring Italian sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. from Invest Industrial Group. The supervisory boards of both companies have approved the acquisition. Ducati becomes the luxury automaker’s “third pillar” in northern Italy along with Lamborghini and Italdesign Giugiaro.... Read More

Ride in High Style Inside Becker Automotive Design's Luxury Vans

Apr 18, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

These outwardly sedate vans with wildly elaborate interiors are the work of Becker Automotive Design. These vehicles with masterfully refurbished innards are the Becker Mercedes-Benz Sprinter JetVan and the Becker Executive Cadillac Escalade ESV. The designing firm of these lavish vans, Becker Automotive Design, is an approved builder of vans for Mercedes-Benz. The vehicles interior is a conference room by day and the ultimate mobile play station by night. Each of the options available feature sophisticated electronics packages that include access to wireless Internet, integrated entertainment systems, and contemporary communication devices.... Read More

Bentley Joins Forces With St. Regis & The Luxury Collection

Apr 17, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Bastion of bespoke British luxury, Bentley Motors has announced a cool new partnership with St. Regis and The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, the five-star brands owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, a perfect pairing of our favorite luxury cars and hotels.... Read More

Infiniti LE Concept Charges on to Luxury Auto Market

Apr 9, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

It was an electrifying moment in the automotive industry last Thursday when the Infiniti LE Concept made its official debut to the media a day prior to the kickoff of New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) being held at the Jacob Javits Center.... Read More

2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Debuts In U.S., Priced From $55,750

Apr 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

While the whole 2013 Porsche Cayenne range gets a set of small updates, it's the new model that's wagging tongues: the diesel. It's been on the market in Europe since 2009, but today, it's making its way to the U.S., though it won't arrive in showrooms until September.... Read More