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BMW M8 Competition Drag Races Bentley Continental GT In V8 Vs W12 Duel

BMW M8 Competition Drag Races Bentley Continental GT In V8 Vs W12 Duel

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November 6, 2022
The old saying “there is no replacement for displacement” has been rendered obsolete by modern technology. It’s especially true when you take into account the engine is only part of the performance equation as the gearbox also plays a major role. We could say the same thing about weight, and in this particular case, the…
Can the Cadillac Celestiq Really Take on Rolls-Royce and Bentley?

Can the Cadillac Celestiq Really Take on Rolls-Royce and Bentley?

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October 21, 2022
Cadillac finally unveiled the production-ready Celestiq, a $300,000 concept car come to life. Cars like the Celestiq are why we’re car enthusiasts. They take interesting ideas and actually put them on the road. You may not love the Celestiq’s styling (I certainly don’t love every angle) but it’s hard to not love the fact that…
BMW XM vs. Bentley Bentayga: Battle of the Behemoths

BMW XM vs. Bentley Bentayga: Battle of the Behemoths

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September 28, 2022
The first-ever BMW XM and the Bentley Bentayga ultra-luxury SUV are one-of-a-kind within their own families. Certainly, they stand apart from the crowd in the premium segment. The Bavarian and the Briton both serve a dual purpose: delivering state-of-the-art performance while traveling in exquisite style inside-out. Now let’s see how they stack up against each…
Cadillac Goddess is Back to Challenge Rolls-Royce's Spirit of Ecstasy

Cadillac Goddess is Back to Challenge Rolls-Royce's Spirit of Ecstasy

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December 23, 2022
Rolls-Royce is very proud of its Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament. To Rolls, it’s more than just a hood ornament, it’s a symbol of opulence and heritage. I’ll admit that there’s something very special about driving a Rolls and seeing the flying lady leading the way, at the end of a long, V12-powered hood. Rolls…
Impeccable 1988 BMW 750iL E32 With V12 Gets The Walkaround Treatment

Impeccable 1988 BMW 750iL E32 With V12 Gets The Walkaround Treatment

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December 17, 2022
Launched in 1986, the 7 Series E32 was the first BMW production car with a V12 engine. Available for the 750i and the stretched 750iL, the M70 delivered just under 300 horsepower and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. A mint-condition example originally registered in January 1988 is posing for the camera with its gold-like…
The Genesis X Convertible Concept Takes on the Premium Segment

The Genesis X Convertible Concept Takes on the Premium Segment

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November 17, 2022
16Genesis dropped a bombshell ahead of the 2022 LA Auto Show. Somehow, Genesis was able to keep its newest concept car secret up until recently, when it revealed the prettiest convertible concept I’ve seen in ages—the Genesis X Convertible Concept. And every premium brand should take notice.The Genesis X Convertible Concept is an electric convertible…
Lamborghini has been developing an IPO strategy 'for a long time'

Lamborghini has been developing an IPO strategy 'for a long time'

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November 7, 2022
Porsche AG isn’t the only Volkswagen AG brand that has been quietly preparing for a potential initial public offering. Italian luxury-car maker Lamborghini has been developing a strategy how to present itself to stock-market investors since well before Volkswagen asked each of its brands to come up with virtual equity stories, according to the unit’s…
Volkswagen tells brands to pause paid advertising on Twitter

Volkswagen tells brands to pause paid advertising on Twitter

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November 4, 2022
HAMBURG (Reuters) -Volkswagen on Friday said it has recommended to its brands to pause paid advertising on Twitter until further notice in the wake of Elon Musk's takeover of the social media platform. "We are closely monitoring the situation and will decide about next steps depending on its evolvement," Europe's top carmaker said in a…
Rolls-Royce Spectre Rendered as a Convertible—It's Only a Matter of Time

Rolls-Royce Spectre Rendered as a Convertible—It's Only a Matter of Time

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October 27, 2022
A convertible version of the all-new, all-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre is going to come at some point. Rolls hasn’t confirmed this, nor has spoken about it in any way, but we’re not dummies. We know that the Spectre—which is unofficially an electric Wraith replacement—will get a drop-top version to replace the Rolls-Royce Dawn. It’s inevitable. Which…
VIDEO: Cheap Luxury SUV Challenge—BMW vs Range Rover vs Porsche

VIDEO: Cheap Luxury SUV Challenge—BMW vs Range Rover vs Porsche

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October 16, 2022
Buying cheap luxury cars is often quite the gamble but buying cheap, old luxury SUVs is even more of a gamble. Why are SUVs riskier? Because there’s more stuff to go wrong. You have additional differentials, axles, sometimes transfer cases, air suspension, and often larger V8 engines. Among these three older luxury SUVs, which is…
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