CNN recently auctioned off a Hummer, Warrior One, used by journalists that were covering the war in Iraq for $1.25 million. By the end of 2007, the Spyker “D12 Peking-to-Paris” SSUV will retail at $300,000, making it the most expensive SUV in production.
Toyota’s latest implementation of Night Vision in its Crown Hybrid luxury sedan is a bit different than most. Unlike the company’s previous effort, which displayed images straight on the windshield, this one makes use of an LCD in the dashboard (like the Mercedes Benz below), which also does double duty by displaying the speedometer and all the vehicle’s other vitals.
Luxury car maker Audi has designed a top down approach to launch itself in the Indian car market. Audi India stable already comprises of luxury models like Audi TT, A6, A8, Q7, A4 and the super car Audi R8 is all set for the launch and now is establishing as a luxury brand in the country with the launch of premium and luxury models.
The 2008 Mercedes S600 is powered by a 5.5 liter 36-valve biturbo V12 engine that develops an astonishing 510 hp at 5,000 rpm and 612 lb-ft of torque between 1,800 - 3,500 rpm.
Chinese may believe in communism but they believe in Buick as well. Fulfilling their need for luxurious premium sedans, Shanghai General Motors has introduced to the local market its new Buick Park Avenue luxury car.
Mercedes announced the launch of the anniversary Mercedes M-Class Edition 10 in the U.S. The Mercedes ML350 Edition 10 marks a decade of M-Class presence on the U.S.
Higher gasoline prices and interest rates, incentives on new luxury models and a weak stock market are all softening demand and driving down prices for many used high-end models. At the same time, older luxury cars are competing with newer nonluxury vehicles with fancier features such as navigation or MP3-player-compatible sound systems.
The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is powered by a Vortec 6.0 liter V8 engine developing 332 hp at 5100 rpm and 497 Nm of torque at 4100 rpm and being a hybrid it also has a 300-volt hybrid