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- BMW 4-Series
- BMW 6-Series
- BMW 5-Series
- 2013 Ford Explorer
- Porsche Panamera
- Audi A4
- Porsche Cayman
- Bentley Mulsanne
- Bentley Continental GT
- Avis Buys Zipcar, Ferrari F150, Fisker Fiasco: Car News Headlines
- U.S. Auto Sales Expected To Surpass 15 Million In 2013
- Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- Audi A5
- This Car-Sharing Thing May Be Catching On: Avis Buys Zipcar For $500 Million
| Posted: 02 Jan 2013 02:34 PM PST  While BMW has sold Coupe and Convertible versions of its 3-Series family for decades, and the direct predecessor to the 3-Series, the 2002, was a two-door model, the automaker is soon slated to break those two-door members of the family out, as the 4-Series. Just as the 6-Series models are closely related to the 5-Series, thus will be the...      |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2013 01:42 PM PST  The BMW 6-Series is a luxury sport coupe and convertible in its latest generation. Distinctive looks and impressive performance mark the 6-Series as an excellent grand touring vehicle with a flair for the dramatic. It's a luxurious, powerful car, competing with the Jaguar XK, Mercedes-Benz SL Class, Porsche 911, and Maserati GranTurismo. First...   |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2013 10:27 AM PST  The BMW 5-Series is a mid-size luxury sport sedan, wagon, and now hatchback that has evolved since the early 1970s into a very technology-focused premium performance sedan. The 5-Series is one of BMW's most successful models, and the automaker considers it to be the core model in its lineup. Most recent 5-Series models compete against the Audi A6...   |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2013 09:26 AM PST  The Ford Explorer is one of the most recognized sport-utility vehicles of all, but if you're picking nits, it might not be an SUV at all anymore. These days, the carlike Explorer is more of a crossover, getting its running gear from a platform that's also spawned the latest Taurus, the Ford Flex, and other front- and all-wheel-drive...   |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:58 AM PST  Best known for its legendary two-door sports cars, Porsche has branched out to the SUV and sedan fields in recent years. The company's first four-door car, the Porsche Panamera, has set tongues wagging and hearts yearning with its blend of unconventional style and blazing performance. While the Panamera range spans a broad scope, it competes...   |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:50 AM PST  For more on the most recent models, including pricing with options, see our full review of the 2013 Audi A4 and S4--and our review of the 2013 Audi Allroad. The Audi A4 and its sporty S4 cousin are four-door luxury sedans, with another close relative in the Allroad all-wheel-drive wagon. In the current sport-sedan landscape, the Audi A4 is a...   |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:45 AM PST  The Porsche Cayman is a two-seat sports coupe. Slotting in as an alternative to the Boxster, with which it's closely related, the Cayman is a lower-priced entry-level alternative to the legendary 911 family and a rival to the Chevrolet Corvette, Nissan 370Z, Lotus Elise, and Audi TTS. Although the Boxster has been sold since the 1997 model year...   |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:41 AM PST  As the flagship of Bentley's immaculately finished range, the Mulsanne is what it should be: a large, ultraluxury sedan with ample power and nearly endless accoutrement. Its heady excess is rivaled by few other cars, the only real alternative being the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Named for the famous Mulsanne Straight at the legendary Le Mans racing...   |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:33 AM PST  Shearing two doors from the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, the Continental GT and its convertible GTC variant offer a sportier--but still ultra-luxurious--take on the modern Bentley mold. Five total variants are offered, rubbing shoulders with the Mercedes-Benz CL Class, Ferrari California, and its hyper-lux rivals, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe...   |
| Avis Buys Zipcar, Ferrari F150, Fisker Fiasco: Car News Headlines Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:30 AM PST  Today at The Car Connection, the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi became America's most fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid and a Tesla Model S owner drove from coast to coast, again. Fisker's fighting its insurance company and Avis bought Zipcar. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Here are the best car photos of 2012...   |
| U.S. Auto Sales Expected To Surpass 15 Million In 2013 Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:22 AM PST  Sales reports are still filtering in from 2012, but analysts have already turned their attention to 2013. And we're happy to report, they're making some pretty rosy predictions for the year to come. A report in the Wall Street Journal says that marketing and research firm Polk expects U.S. auto sales to reach 15.3 million units in 2013 -- up...   |
| Bentley Continental Flying Spur Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:21 AM PST  The Bentley Continental Flying Spur's hyper-luxury accommodations and modern-classic style have made it a go-to for the ultra-wealthy, earning it the title of the "Orange County Jetta." Why? Because it offers a clear declaration of one's status without being too ostentatious. Priced to start at just under $200,000, this super-lux four-door...   |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:12 AM PST  For more information, including pricing with options, see our full review of the 2013 Audi A5. The Audi A5 and its sporty S5 and RS5 derivatives are two-door luxury cars, first introduced in the U.S. for the 2008 model year. The A5 coupe and Cabriolet convertible are offered only with four-cylinder engines, while the supercharged six-cylinder S5...   |
| This Car-Sharing Thing May Be Catching On: Avis Buys Zipcar For $500 Million Posted: 02 Jan 2013 07:17 AM PST  If mergers and acquisitions are any indication of future trends, it looks like the car-sharing sector could be on track for massive growth. That's because one of America's biggest rental companies, Avis, has just agreed to purchase America's foremost car-sharing service, Zipcar, for the sum of $500 million. According to a report in the Wall Street...   |
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