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Oldest Unrestored Mini Heading to Auction

Oldest Unrestored Mini Heading to Auction
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Heading to an auction at the Royal Air Force Museum in England on April 30th, 2012 is a very rare 1959 Austin MINI Se7en De Luxe Saloon. What makes this MINI so special is that it’s believed to be the oldest surviving unrestored MINI in the world. According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust,... Continue Reading...

Jaguar F-Type to Offer 5.0-liter V8

Jaguar F-Type to Offer 5.0-liter V8
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Departing from the decreasingly voluminous engine trend that is presently plaguing or progressing the auto industry, depending on your perspective, it seems Jaguar will offer a 5.0-liter  V8 in its F-Type.  GALLERY: Jaguar F-Type roadster   Continue Reading...

Morgan Three-Wheeler Offered For U.S. Market Later This Year

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Morgan Three-Wheeler Offered For U.S. Market Later This Year
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A tiny car with big personality, Morgan CEO Charles Morgan announced that the radical Three-wheeler will be offered in the U.S. through the distribution channel of three select U.S. dealerships. Continue Reading...

Racing Reverend Takes to the Track in a 1952 Jaguar C-type

Racing Reverend Takes to the Track in a 1952 Jaguar C-type
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Iconic racing cars never retire. Having not seen competitive action for a decade, a special 1952 Jaguar C-type returns to racing for the 2012 Royal Automobile Club Woodcote trophy, and the racing Reverend Simon Butler will be behind the wheel. Continue Reading...

Victoria Beckham Discusses Range Rover Evoque Special Edition – Video

Victoria Beckham Discusses Range Rover Evoque Special Edition – Video
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The new Range Rover Evoque Special Edition was designed in collaboration with pop culture icon Victoria Beckham who is also known for her award-winning fashion designs. Beckham discussed the car during an interview in Beijing. Continue Reading...

Lotus Production Resumes At Full Pace

Lotus Production Resumes At Full Pace
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British sports car firm Lotus has been battling with finances and trying to secure its future ever since its parent company Proton, which was Malaysian state owned, was sold to DRB-Hicom. Continue Reading...

Lotus Owner Seeks Chinese Buyer for Brand: British MP Says

Lotus Owner Seeks Chinese Buyer for Brand: British MP Says
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Lotus‘ Malaysian owner DRB-Hicom is seking a Chinese buyer for the brand as recently as last night, flying in the face of information included in the automaker’s much-publicized “rant” press release from April 12. Continue Reading...

New McLaren Supercar Nears Completion

New McLaren Supercar Nears Completion
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Most car enthusiasts would argue that the best supercar ever made was the McLaren F1. Since it’s launch back in 1994, many rivals had seen it as a benchmark for performance, but few have been able to best it. Continue Reading...

Land Rover ‘Journey of Discovery’ Reaches Destination, not Charity Goal

Land Rover ‘Journey of Discovery’ Reaches Destination, not Charity Goal
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In show-worthy shape, the millionth Land Rover Discovery appeared yesterday at the Beijing Auto Show after making it’s “grueling” journey from the U.K. to China.  Continue Reading...

2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase Bows at Beijing

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2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase Bows at Beijing
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Rolls-Royce debuted its new Phantom Extended Wheelbase today at the Beijing Auto Show, adding new technology, drivetrain options and styling to the car.  Long wheelbase cars have become hugely popular in the Chinese market, and Rolls-Royce as a leader in luxury is looking to cash in on the trend with its stretched Phantom. Running the Rolls will... Continue Reading...

Jaguar Announces Two New Engines, 380 HP Confirmed for F-Type

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Jaguar Announces Two New Engines, 380 HP Confirmed for F-Type
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Following the industry trend toward smaller, more efficient engines, Jaguar just announced its plan to offer two new engines, one of which will make its way into the new F-Type roadster.  A 3.0-liter supercharged V6 will sit under the F-Type’s hood to produce 380 hp. Using the same aluminum architecture currently found in the brand’s... Continue Reading...

Rolls-Royce Ghost ‘Six Senses’ Concept Even Smells Expensive

Rolls-Royce Ghost ‘Six Senses’ Concept Even Smells Expensive
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Rolls-Royce is going for gusto with its special “Six Senses” Ghost, which the company says appeals to all your sensory perceptions, and more. Silly? Maybe, but there’s no question that this concept defines luxury transportation.  The company wants to evoke your sixth sense with their new concept, the Ghost Six Senses. This car, which is being... Continue Reading...

Bentley EXP 9 F Drivetrain Details Released, Plug-In Hybrid Possible

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Bentley EXP 9 F Drivetrain Details Released, Plug-In Hybrid Possible
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Bentley‘s controversial EXP 9 F SUV that debuted last month at the Geneva Auto Show is soldiering on despite overwhelmingly negative reception at its unveiling.  More than a month later, the luxury automaker is revealing engine details including possibilities that might come as a surprise. As might be expected, a 4.0-liter V8 version is being... Continue Reading...

Land Rover Evoque Victoria Beckham Special Edition is One Posh Ride [Video]

Land Rover Evoque Victoria Beckham Special Edition is One Posh Ride [Video]
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The latest Land Rover Evoque “Special Edition with Victoria Beckham” seems to possess all the right ingredients to become a proper special edition vehicle. The former “Posh Spice” member of the wildly successful Brit pop girl group Spice Girls, a stand-out BFA award-winning fashion designer, and wife of international soccer star David Beckham, Victoria has... Continue Reading...

Aston Martin Dragon 88 Limited Edition Models Revealed Ahead of Beijing Auto Show

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Aston Martin Dragon 88 Limited Edition Models Revealed Ahead of Beijing Auto Show
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Limited edition models for the Chinese market seems to be on the top of every luxury automaker’s list right now. Next to join the list is Aston Martin, who will be officially unveiling its Dragon 88 Limited Edition package at the upcoming 2012 Beijing Auto Show. The Dragon 88  Limited Edition package first hit the news... Continue Reading...

Aston Martin One-77 Now Sold Out

Aston Martin One-77 Now Sold Out
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While many businesses had been hurt badly by the tough economic times, some of which have never recovered, British luxury and sports car manufacturer Aston Martin is thriving. The company just released its full year results for the 12-months ending on December 31, 2011 and are happy to report that the numbers are in the... Continue Reading...

Jaguar XJ Ultimate Edition Rumored to Come With Equally Ultimate Price Tag

Jaguar XJ Ultimate Edition Rumored to Come With Equally Ultimate Price Tag
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Run-of-the-mill Jaguar XJ not good enough for you? Not even the $111,000 Supersport version? Better dig deep into your pockets for the XJ Ultimate Edition. Last year Range Rover introduced its Autobiography Ultimate Edition which became the most expensive Land Rover made. Even though official pricing hasn’t been announced, we expect the XJ Ultimate Edition... Continue Reading...

Bentley Mulsanne Diamond Jubilee Celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 60 Year Reign

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Bentley Mulsanne Diamond Jubilee Celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 60 Year Reign
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At the gala opening of one of the world’s largest Bentley dealerships in Beijing, the luxury British automaker unveiled its Mulsanne Diamond Jubilee Edition in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. The new dealership opening also coincided with Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday, so it makes sense that the limited edition Mulsanne pays homage to Her Majesty.... Continue Reading...

2013 MINI Clubvan Confimed for Production and U.S. Sales

2013 MINI Clubvan Confimed for Production and U.S. Sales
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We first saw the MINI Clubvan at the Geneva Motor Show, where it debuted as a concept, and now we can tell you that it will go into production and be available for purchase here in America. The Clubvan is based on the MINI Clubman, and will have the same dimensions and exterior style, but... Continue Reading...

MINI Hyde Park and Green Park Special Editions Announced

MINI Hyde Park and Green Park Special Editions Announced
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As if right on cue, MINI has released not one, but two special edition packages for its Cooper and Clubman models. Dubbed Hyde Park and Green Park, both packages pay homage to the Royal Parks in the heart of London. Both special editions are available worldwide, helping bring a little more British style to our favorite MINI... Continue Reading...

Jaguar Featured on AMC’s Mad Men Unknowingly

Jaguar Featured on AMC’s Mad Men Unknowingly
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Booze flows, cigarettes are smoked and secretaries snogged on a regular basis during an episode of AMC’s popular show Mad Men, but it came as surprise to Jaguar when the automaker found itself the center of attention in last Monday’s installment.  Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, the fictional ad agency which the plot is built around,... Continue Reading...

Ferrari FF Competitor May be Coming From McLaren

Ferrari FF Competitor May be Coming From McLaren
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We know that McLaren is working on a successor to its F1 supercar, but now we’re getting word that McLaren is tooling away on another vehicle behind the scenes.  According to AutoExpress, the new McLaren will be a competitor to the Ferrari FF, meaning it will have shooting brake styling and more trunk space than... Continue Reading...
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