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Encore – The Small Buick Luxury Crossover
Buick will expand its luxury lineup early in 2013 when they add the all-new Encore luxury small crossover. “Buick Encore is a great-looking, smart choice for those who want luxury crossover amenities in a more maneuverable and agile vehicle,” said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick Marketing. “It represents a luxury alternative for a new audience of Buick customers, and delivers features and flexibility not typically found in vehicles of its size today.” About the same … Read entire article »
Test Ride: 2012 BMW K1600 GTL
“BMW intros their first inline six-cylinder motorcycle application” BMW has long powered many of their 4-wheeled vehicles with an inline six-cylinder engine, particularly roadsters, so it seemed only prudent that the smoothness provided by such an engine configuration would be a natural application for a luxury touring motorcycle, since both share open air motoring experiences. … Read entire article »
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”Verano: Buick’s first compact luxury sedan” Much more than simply an entry-level vehicle New York City, NY – Buick’s all-new Verano is the brand’s third new model to bow within the last two years, and it’s also the first compact entry into the luxury market segment for the GM marque. It is the latest model to represent Buick’s product renaissance, which began with the Enclave crossover, and was followed by the new LaCrosse luxury sedan and the … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2012 Buick Regal GS
“Buick’s Regal GS: A midsize luxury performance sedan” If you happen to have any preconceived notions about what a Buick was, is or should be, based upon past history and experiences, you might want to chuck them into oblivion. In the past, Buick was most often perceived to be a land yacht designed for driver in, or at least entering their Golden years. Only old folks drove Buicks, or so it seemed. … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Coupe
“A sexy alternative for fixed roof types” Should you happen to be a fan of open-air vehicles and would prefer to own nothing but a convertible, there’s no need for you to read further into this review. Instead, you should refer to my review of the 2012 BMW 650i Cabrio. This particular review is of the new 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, which comes with a base price that is $7,500 less than its droptop counterpart, but … Read entire article »
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Infiniti JX Unwrapped at Pebble Beach
Infiniti pulled the wraps off its new JX Concept at the recent Pebble Beach Concourse D’Elegance. The striking crossover is filled with a luxurious seven passenger/three row seating and innovative technologies. “The JX Concept advances the Infiniti design language, sharing design cues of the Infiniti Essence concept, yet interprets those elements in ways suitable to the needs of a family luxury crossover,” said Nakamura. “From the dramatic front grille and headlight design to the crescent-cut D-pillar … Read entire article »
Infiniti to Show JX Luxury Crossover at Pebble
Infiniti will expand their crossover lineup in the spring of 2012 with an all-new JX model three-row luxury crossover. Infiniti plans to unveil the JX concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this August and pull the wraps off the 2013 production model at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. … Read entire article »
LF-Gh Hints at Future Lexus Design
Making its global debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, the Lexus LF-Gh concept is a case study to the new Lexus look. “For this concept, Lexus designers studied characteristics that are often considered contradictory and difficult to execute together,” said Kengo Matsumoto, general manager, Lexus Design Division, Toyota Motor Corporation. “The captivating design of the LF-Gh concept examines the possibility of balancing what are normally opposing qualities, such as style and functionality.” … Read entire article »
Test Drive: 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged Sedan
The new XJ Series represents an icon reimagined Jaguar has long been about beauty with a purpose – elegant, striking, emotionally stirring designs, combined with spirited and capable performance. In essence, a bold yet luxurious, sporting vehicle with the heart of a racecar. Last year, the XF model Jaguar lineup was introduced, adhering to all of the above mentioned attributes, and just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, suddenly it has, in the stunning … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2011 Porsche Panamera V6
Porsche introduces two new V6 powered models When the Porsche Cayenne SUV was first introduced joining the ranks of the legendary German automaker, one who, had up to that point, specialized exclusively in the production of highly revered sports cars, I admit to entertaining no small degree of skepticism as a dyed-in-the-wool “Porsche-file”. So, you can imagine my initial reaction when I first heard of Porsche’s intent to produce a four-door sedan. Who needs a stretched … Read entire article »
Filed under: Automotive Reviews, Cars, Porsche