Luxury, performance drive buzz at Detroit auto show

Luxury, performance drive buzz at Detroit auto show
The latest edition of "America's sports car" is only the seventh generation in six decades — with a formal unveiling slated for Sunday night. It should begin reaching dealers in late summer. Pricing may be in the general realm of the current 2013 …
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2014 Dodge Dart SRT4 initial sketch revealed
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Nissan to build Infiniti luxury car in Sunderland

Nissan to build Infiniti luxury car in Sunderland
As a result of the investment, the factory will be able to produce up to 60,000 Infiniti vehicles a year, which will be sold in the UK and exported around the world. The car will also be developed with assistance from Nissan's London Design Centre and …
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Infiniti JX35: One Step Away From the Self-Driving Car
Some time ago, we asked Infiniti to provide us with a JX35 since there was one specific feature that had caught our attention: Back-Up Collision Intervention, which would force the car to a stop when you are backing up and may be colliding with an …
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2012 Acura TSX Test Drive & Luxury Car Video Review

www.autobytel.com The 2012 Acura TSX is a perfect mix of a luxury and sports car. You can trace the roots of the TSX all the way back to the Acura Integra which is a legend in the sport compact car world. But the TSX has grown up and sports 4-doors and tons of luxury features. But make no mistake; the sports car blood line is still present. The 2012 Acura TSX has a base price of 010 with the top of the line sedan version costing 650. The 2012 Acura TSX comes with 2 available engines. The first is a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine with VTECH. This engine makes 201 horsepower and 170 lb-ft. of torque and gets 22 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. This engine is mated to either a 5-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual. There is a lager 3.5 liter V-6 engine available. This motor produces 280 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy for this engine is 19 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. The sporty engine is just one of the many attributes that make the 2012 Acura TSX such a great performance sedan. The front suspension is a double-wishbone unit while the rear is a multi-link suspension which improves stability. The steering is very light and precise. There are 11 inch brakes all around that are highly responsive. High-Strength steel is used throughout the underbody which not only keeps weight down, but adds to the rigidiy of the vehicle. This helps with handling but more important aids in helping return a smoother ride. On the inside

www.autobytel.com The Chrysler 300 is a great American luxury sedan with room for 5 passengers that looks good and drives even better. Well the SRT8 version is a tricked out muscle car that delivers tons of power and performance. SRT stands for Street Racing Team and this division of Chrysler takes a normal car and turn up the heat. Base price on the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is 670. The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is all about power with its giant 6.4 liter HEMI V-8 engine lurking under the hood. This luxury sports sedan produces an huge 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft. of torque. That translates into a 0-60 MPH time of less than 5 seconds! The transmission is a 5-speed automatic and the 300 SRT8 comes standard with both traction and stability control in an effort to keep all that power on the road. Fuel economy is not so great at 14 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. On the outside the huge chrome 20-inch wheels with Brembo brakes lurking behind are the first top-off that this 300 SRT8 is something special. Up front the blacked out grille and the LED headlights give this luxury sport sedan an aggressive look. The interior of the 2012 Chrysler SRT8 is a combination of both sport and luxury. The gauges glow with a sexy blue backlighting and the 8.4 inch touch screen display that is integrated into the center stack looks amazing. Integrated into the touch screen navigation is a trick SRT performance screen that lots you track various performance figures like 0-60, g-forces

The Hottest Luxury Cars of 2013

The Hottest Luxury Cars of 2013
He leads BMW's electric car program, which includes the futuristic i8 coupe–the coolest electric concept I've seen to date. That one won't be out next year, but BMW will debut a 4-Series Coupe concept, an M6 Gran Coupe and a 3-Series Sport Wagon at the …
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Luxury cars leave the rest trailing
But its sports car unit Ferrari is on course to post record sales for last year after nine-month turnover climbed 10 per cent to an unprecedented €1.76 billion (Dh8.49bn) – despite a 49 per cent collapse in sales in Italy. Fiat is so confident of its …
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2013 Infiniti Q50 to make Detroit debut
Called the Q50, according to the company's new naming strategy, the car looks promising – if the short teaser, showing its headlight, is anything to go by. It appears to be very aggressively-styled, in order to compete with the equally aggressive …
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Prestige Luxury Car Rentals Atlanta Offers Discount Deals Through Year's End
Prestige Luxury Car Rentals has extended its holiday discounts through the end of the year, offering something for everyone from its luxury, exotic and sports car fleet. In an effort to thank its Atlanta-area customers for a successful 2012, Prestige …
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2012 Porsche Panamera Test Drive & Luxury Sports Car Video Review

www.autobytel.com The 2012 Porsche Panamera is an interesting combination of automotive delicacies. The Panamera is one part sports car, one part luxury car, one part hatchback, and one part sedan. Over the past decade, Porsche has created a few unique vehicles to target a broad range of car buyers. The Boxster is aimed at the entry level sports car enthusiast while the Cayenne is aimed at those looking for a quick SUV. But the Panamera offers 911 performance with a usable back seat. The 2012 Porsche Panamera can range from 200 for the base model all the way to 3200 for the top of the line Turbo S model. The vehicle tested in this video is the base model Panamera 4 (AWD). It is powered by a lightweight and direct injected 3.6 liter V-6 engine that makes 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft. of torque. The transmission is the famous PDK twin-cutch 7-speed unit that shifts lighting quick. Fuel economy on the 2012 Porsche Panamera is 18 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway thanks in part to an auto start/stop system which shuts down the engine while the car is sitting idle. Sixty MPH flies by in 5.8 seconds and the Panamera 4 has a top speed of 159 MPH. The Panamera handles incredibly well thanks to the Porsche Traction Management system. The AWD monitors driving situations and can adjust power as need. The Panamera is equipped with Anti-Slip Regulation and Automatic Brake Differential. Porsche Active Suspension Management is optional on the Panamera 4. This system

Prestige Luxury Car Rentals Atlanta Offers Discount Deals Through Year's End

Prestige Luxury Car Rentals Atlanta Offers Discount Deals Through Year's End
Prestige Luxury Car Rentals has extended its holiday discounts through the end of the year, offering something for everyone from its luxury, exotic and sports car fleet. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 23, 2012. Prestige Luxury Car Rentals has extended …
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The West's Best Hostels For Winter Sports Enthusiasts
In many instances, hostels also offer tours or activities, or partner up with local outfitters, which make life easier if you don't have a car or require rental equipment. Also…free coffee. Below, in no particular order, are some of my favorite …
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Potential of higher car rental taxes drawing fire
People who come to Indianapolis for business, ball games or other reasons could pay more for their visits if local officials decide to raise taxes on car rentals and professional sports tickets early next year. A package that state legislators passed …
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