Posted in Celebrities, Luxury vehicles on Jan 25th, 2010
During his last week on the Tonight Show, Conan O’Brien did several skits dedicated not to being funny, but to costing NBC as much money as possible. His first supposedly super-expensive sketch featured a million-dollar Bugatti Veyron dressed as a mouse. Now it turns out that despite Conan’s obvious desire to hurt [...]
Posted in 0% Financing, Auto loans, BMW, Lower interest rates, Luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz, Rebates, Volkswagen, car buying incentives, cash-back incentives on Nov 5th, 2009
For the month of November, European carmakers are offering some great deals on their newly introduced 2010 models. Only VW is advertising incentives on 09 models, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider shopping for a leftover if you’re looking for a higher end car. You could save a ton if you’re willing [...]
Posted in Automotive, Cost of Ownership, Lexus, Luxury vehicles, Sports cars, Toyota on Oct 25th, 2009
Toyota has been busy this year. First, the affordable FT-86 was revealed, and now the anything-but-affordable Lexus LF-A supercar has been unveiled. Apparently Toyota has been listening to all the complaints that its lineup is made up of transportation appliances rather than passionate cars. The gorgeous Lexus LF-A is anything but an [...]
Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles on Oct 19th, 2009
Have your real estate investments tanked? Lost some money in a ponzi scheme? Worried you’ll have to provide health insurance for the crew of your yacht? In a recession, even the rich need to cut back on expenses. You don’t want to live like a pauper though, do you? Thanks to Lamborghini, there’s [...]
Posted in Automotive, Lexus, Luxury vehicles on Feb 2nd, 2009
The Lexus LS has been the flagship model for the company for well over 10 years now. Combining the best luxury with the greatest technology in Toyota’s mighty arsenal, the LS is a true premier executive saloon. Its V8 and hybrid V8 engines offer unparalleled moving power, if a bit thirsty on the old dino-juice.
Now [...]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, New cars, Sports cars on Feb 1st, 2009
You’d think that the last that would go through the mind of someone that owns a Bentley would be fuel consumption. These vehicles have been gas-guzzling monsters since their very inception and I doubt fuel consumption was ever a design goal when putting together these cars. Bentley cars are all about excess…
Well it seems that [...]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, New cars, Sports cars on Feb 1st, 2009
Aston Martin’s newest model is vital to the company’s long term success. Called the Rapide, this is Aston Martin’s first foray into the high-performance luxury four-door segment. A four-door Aston might seem like some sort of sacrilege, but it’s been done before, just never like this.
Based on the DB9 supercar’s platform, the Rapide’s wheelbase is [...]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz, New cars on Jan 23rd, 2009
The CLS was an absolute hit for Mercedes-Benz. The trend setting, and segment creating, CLS took design and placed it above function. So what if it’s a bit cramped?! So what if there is no rear headroom?! I mean, just look at at it… it’s lovely. It was no surprise then when the second generation [...]
Posted in Hybrids, Lexus, Luxury vehicles, Technology, Toyota on Jan 22nd, 2009
Lexus is taking great strides to be seen as the premier provider of affordable hybrid luxury. The company’s landmark LS460h took the hybrid stereotype and shattered it. It’s Rx350h proved it could work for a luxury SUV too. Lexus was proving that there was no limit to the application possibilities of hybrid technology.
Now the company [...]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz, New cars on Jan 22nd, 2009
The eagerly anticipated new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has finally been revealed. MB has released the first batch of studio shots of the new car and it is quite interesting to say the least. While not as flowing as the outgoing model, the new E-Class is still as distinctive as ever. The trademark four front headlights remain, [...]
