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Luxury Vehicles
The amount of $42,083.00 can take your breath away . . . especially if that's how much money you can save by purchasing an all-electric car. That's also the tax credit amount Colorado residents who purchase the new, all-electric Tesla Roadster will earn if they purchase the pioneering EV car by the end of the year. But before you rush out and buy a Tesla Roadster, keep in mind the base price is $109,000. 
The 2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost is something of a unique car. It's as luxurious as a . . . well, as a Lincoln and as fast as a Mustang — if a Mustang came with all-wheel drive. The MKT is equipped with about every modern convenience, including adaptive headlamps and cruise control, self parking, blind spot indicator, and duel sunroofs, to name a few. It also comes with a 255 HP V-6 twin turbo that produces 0-60 mph in about 6 seconds. that's as fast as the 385 HP Jaguar I recently So does all of this luxury work in harmony with the hidden hot rod persona. Watch the video review and find out.
Not too many years ago, $30,000 was the launching price point for purchasing a new luxury car. Now, that's about the average price of new car in the United States. But plenty of options abound for those who want a luxury vehicle in the $30,000 price range. But it's going to be a used car. For the past few years, I've become a regular reader of the AOL Autos. Its writers and editors seemingly have a never-ending stream of lists while approaching the automotive industry with the consumer in mind. The latest AOL Auto offering, written by Kevin Ransom, is the “baker's dozen” list of best luxury cars for under $30,000. It's a diverse selection, Porsche to Lincoln, Audi to Lexus.
Since its new production tenure is about to end, why not take a took and the The Ferrari F430, the Italian sports car some enthusiasts have cited as the best-driving car every made. Manufactured since 2004 as a successor to the 360, the 430 debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. European left-hand drive sales began in November 2004, but right-hand drive sales did not start until Spring 2005, and the North American market did not get the F430 until Summer 2005. Its replacement, the Ferrari 458 Italia was unveiled on the 28th July 2009, and is expected to go on sale in Spring 2010.
Nick Yost is the New York Auto Examiner for Examiner.com, and he's just published a succinct, informative advanced review of the new Ferrari 458 Italia. The much-anticipated Ferrari will be officially introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. In its promotional material, Ferrari touts as its mission: “The 458 Italia is designed for owners for whom the priority is uncompromising on-road performance with occasional track day capability, but who still demand a car that is useable in day-to-day driving like all Ferrari's recent models.”
Ferrari markets its brand well, but it isn't necessary. Ferrari enthusiasts arguably watch and wait for the carmaker's every move with more zest then any other manufacturers' fans. Which is particularly good for Ferrari lovers right now. The luxury Italian automobile and its Prancing Horse logo are represented in three new ways — two new cars and a new upscale retail store selling Ferrari paraphernalia.
It wasn't too many years ago $30,000 was the beginning price point for a luxury vehicle. Now, $40,000 is the standard, and that's where the Acura TL has been perched for the past several years. The TL debuted with the 1996 model, was redesigned in 2004 and for 2009 has its third generation. Like previous models, the current edition is all good with the vehicle's largest engine to date and a good selection of other new additions.
After a year's hiatus for a redesign, the CTS-V returns in 2009 to the Cadillac stable as a powerful midsize sedan. It's all high-performance and hi-tech and luxury options en masse for the well-heeled brand with the big tradition. There's a lot at stake for the new Cadillac, particularly since one of its siblings has claimed recent car-of-the-year honors. The new CTS-V includes GM's Magnetic Ride Control suspension that monitors road conditions and adjusts the suspension as needed. Standard equipment is varied and so are the more than $10,000 in available options, Recaro seats to a navigation system, steering-linked headlamps to Alcantara (suede-like) micro- wrapped shift lever and steering wheel.
Plenty of review vehicles don't create a stir. But the 2009 Jaguar XF, which replaced the S-type, is a vehicle to cherish. The British automaker has also dumped the Jaguar X-type and is phasing it out gradually. As such, Jaguar intends to make the sleek XF part of a manufacturer's new direction — a blend of tradition, technology and styling. Although not an as
I’ve never aspired to be a limousine driver. Yet, there I was recently experiencing what it must feel like to fill that role. I was touring the hillsides around Apple Mountain, Calif., with friends on a beautiful fall day. Although I wasn’t behind the wheel of a limo, it was the first comment from friends enjoying the extensive back seat legroom of the 2008 Lexus LS460. No wonder, the wheelbase stretches nearly 203 inches bumper to bumper.
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