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Performance. Sedan. The 2015 Porsche Panamera.

6Mar

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Brands, News, Porsche

Performance. Sedan. The 2015 Porsche Panamera.

When it was first introduced the Panamera received a lot of skeptic and many who saw it couldn’t believe Porsche would go the way of the sedan. For many the thought was this would signal the end of the days of Porsche’s dominance in the world of high performance sports cars, but they were wrong. The look of the Panamera is enough to get anyone’s heart beating faster and the amount of power under the hood makes this outstanding four-door sedan zip down the road faster than many sports cars. It seems Porsche simply so no reason why all its cars had to be two-seaters and now allow more passengers to experience the awesome ride and performance of this amazing sports sedan. (more…)

2Mar

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Brands, McLaren, News

Don’t Miss the 2015 McLaren 650S

Not because you aren’t paying attention, but you might just miss the McLaren 650S as it screams past on the road. Of course if it’s doing that on a highway chances are you will absolutely notice the blue lights following along. The 650S is a car the is made to combine the track features of the P1 with the comfort and drivability of the 12C. This car blends these two nicely without giving anything up as it shows off with massive power and huge performance on any road it chooses to ride on. To showcase this blending, the 650S ranks as one of the world’s best-handling exotic cars, not an easy feat but one that McLaren was working toward with this amazing super car. (more…)

Something New to Look Forward to from BMW

26Feb

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

BMW, Brands, News

Something New to Look Forward to from BMW

BMW has introduced us to the i-Series of vehicle in the past couple year giving us cars that are built to be electric-hybrid vehicles that destroy the old ideal that a hybrid vehicle could not be a high performance machine. Of course Porsche already did this with the 918 Spyder, but at nearly $1M for the Porsche and only one version to select, BMW chose to create a lineup of these types of cars by giving us the i-3 and i-8 to whet our whistles and begin the imagination moving regarding what these cars can actually become. (more…)

For the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S, Tim Allen Needs to be Called

17Feb

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Subaru

For the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S, Tim Allen Needs to be Called

Possibly that is a stretch in the title to say we must call on Tim Allen even though anyone familiar with his brand of comedy and his television show would know he has always advocated for more power. To Tim it never mattered where that power came from as long as you could put more of it in whatever you were working on. The Subaru BRZ and is cousin the Scion FR-S are certainly cars that offer the need for more power. These two are amazing performance inspired vehicles which offer great handling and control in order to experience exceptional capability. With the thought of more power for this already awesome pair of cars, we can continue to complain and whine until Subaru wakes up and puts a strong V8 inside with a better exhaust and shaves off some weight from the car, or we can do ...

6Feb

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Brands, Dodge, News

Viper is going from Concept to Creation

Viper fans everywhere can rejoice as Dodge announced recently their plans to take the Viper ACR concept car to production for the 2016 model year. This is the natural progression for the car as the current version has been setting track records all over the world and it’s time for the next step to be taken by Dodge with the Viper. With this approval and plan to enter the 2016 model year with the ACR model, Dodge faces some scrutiny regarding the time and the sales of the current version of the Viper. This scrutiny is a result of the sluggish sales the current Viper has experienced, bringing to mind the question of why would a new Viper be up for the production line with the current version performing, from a sales point of view, so poorly. The answer is Dodge plans to use the new AC...

With Spring around the Corner so is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

22Jan

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Brands, Mercedes-Benz, News

With Spring around the Corner so is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

As one of the most amazing luxury sports cars on the planet, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is also one of the most expensive cars on the market today, especially from Mercedes- Benz, making it hard for anyone except the supremely wealthy to afford to own, maintain and fuel. In a response to the grumblings of those who wanted to enjoy the Mercedes-Benz AMG performance and power, Mercedes-Benz promised a new GT version would be unleashed in the spring of 2015 as part of the 2016 model year. This answer will give those chomping at the bit a chance to quench their thirst for a great sports car from this amazing luxury name. (more…)

2015 BMW 7 Series: A Large Luxury Sedan that Screams Success

15Jan

By Rocco PennNo Comments

BMW, Brands, News

2015 BMW 7 Series: A Large Luxury Sedan that Screams Success

Success doesn’t always have to be shown off, but those of us who have achieved a high level of success enjoy driving and riding in cars that are built with an exceptional degree of attention to detail. These cars are full of amazing features and equipment that turn driving from a boring requirement into an exciting and enjoyable experience. The BMW 7 Series of vehicles does just this for the very successful among us who only want to drive the best in luxury sedans. With options for a longer wheelbase to give even more room to stretch out in the rear seat and an amazing lineup of engines and equipment, the 7 Series is one of the finest luxury cars from a world renowned name in luxury automaking. For longer road trips and vacations, the 7 Series shows off with all the comfort for any ...

2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: A Longstanding Symbol of Success

12Jan

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Brands, Mercedes-Benz

2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: A Longstanding Symbol of Success

For several decades the luxury car that signifies reaching the top of the ladder has been the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan. With a massive amount of power, grace and sophistication to offer owners the ride of a lifetime the S-Class is the flagship vehicle of Mercedes-Benz. Competing with other flagship vehicles such as the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and Lexus LS, the S-Class has been a top performer and has withstood the test of time to be the single most chosen luxury car for CEO’s. With this target customer in mind, the S-Class starts out nearly with a six figure price tag and goes up from there across its entire lineup. For 2015, the S-Class adds to its lineup with two V12 models, the S600 and the S65 AMG and a plug-in hybrid. The only other addition is a touch-pad controller to replac...

2015 Lexus NX: Dynamic Design and Excellent Ride Quality Meet

8Jan

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Brands, Lexus

2015 Lexus NX: Dynamic Design and Excellent Ride Quality Meet

For 2015, Lexus offers a brand new model in the form of the NX. The NX is a very angular and attractive sub-compact SUV for all to marvel at and enjoy. With the signature Lexus hourglass shaped grill adorning the front, the angles and sights of this vehicle are almost uncanny. Designed to compete with the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, the NX shows off as a great SUV that can be powered by either a turbocharged or hybrid engine and gives owners a very enjoyable price for a luxury classed vehicle. Smaller than the RX, but still a roomy vehicle, the NX comprises a great selection of eye-catching appeal, sophisticated styling, high tech equipment and a lot of fun while driving. Add the fact Lexus has been a leader for many years when it comes to reliability and resale val...

Why the 2016 Kia Sorento will Continue the Company’s Success

1Jan

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Brands, Kia

Why the 2016 Kia Sorento will Continue the Company’s Success

One can trace Kia's rise in popularity to two things: a focus on proper design and a shift from economy to quality. The carmaker was once seen as a budget solution for those who weren't concerned about buying a good car. Now, they're making good cars and competing with Honda, Toyota, and Ford. Their turn started when they hired noted automotive designer Peter Schreyer 9 years ago. The shift towards quality continues with the introduction of the 2016 Kia Sorento. Reviews are strong. Buzz is building. Many Kia dealers are moving their older inventory to make room for the most popular model, taking advantage of the reduced gas prices to fuel America's love for the sports utility vehicle. (more…)