Luxury Vehicles

Next month's annual gathering of automotive all-stars at the Quail Lodge and Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is shaping up to be a week to remember. One of the first of what promises to be an impressive group of new concept vehicles due to debut there can be seen in this pair of preview renderings depicting the Galpin Ford GTR1. Based on the short Read more...

Moving ahead in its quest to improve fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz has rolled out a new 9-speed automatic in Europe. Although the initial use is in the already-frugal E350 Bluetec diesel 4-door and wagon models starting in September, Mercedes says this new 9G-Tronic cog changer is suitable for all kinds of rear- and all-wheel drive applications -- including Read more...

The Lexus IS Sedan was fully and dramatically recast as a third-generation offering for 2014, and now a new, 2-door version of the car has been spotted testing in Europe. While there's currently some question as to whether this model will retain the current IS nomenclature or arrive carrying a new RC designation, there's no doubt the version seen here Read more...

If you're in the enviable position to be in the market for a Porsche Panamera, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of variants available for what is a relatively niche vehicle. For 2014 there are now a total of nine trims, including two new extended-wheelbase "Executive" models for those who need even more rear legroom in this 4 Read more...