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Jay Leno with his blue-and-cream 1916 Crane-Simplex Holbrook Skiff in his garage

Set Sail With Jay Leno Aboard His Antique 1916 Land Yacht

Cars and sailing don’t really mix—with a few notable exceptions. One is if you’re talking about something like the Amphicar. And another is the luxury cars that float and waft down the road, aka the land yachts. But while some automakers may dabble in aquatic activities, their cars usually only have a hint of nautical …
A gray 2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition in a warehouse

Lexus Launches a Limited-Edition 2022 IS500 F Sport Performance

Toyota may have ended V8 development, but the engine still has a home in Lexus. Specifically, in the upcoming 2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance. However, as if the news of the more-powerful engine wasn’t enough, Lexus is making a limited-edition version of the V8-powered sedan. It’s called the Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance Launch …
Front view of a green 2021 BMW M3 sports sedan traveling on a racetrack's straightaway

1 Small Change Improves the 2021 BMW M3’s Popular Design Flaw

BMW fans are well aware of the giant, polarizing grille design on the 4 Series. Though many observers dislike the style, you’ll find it on the 2021 BMW M3 too. But fortunately, a small change makes the M3 slightly more appealing. Let’s take a look at how the new M3 differs from the 4 Series. …
A blue 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon parked on a building's roof in a city

2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S vs. Audi RS6 Avant — Only 1 Luxury Wagon Can Stand

Station wagons are making a comeback. They offer SUV-like utility but with better handling. And luxury wagons kick things up a notch. MotorTrend recently compared two wagon versions of popular midsize luxury sedans. The 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S, based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and the 2021 Audi RS6 Avant are elegant cars offering tantalizing blends …
A camouflaged 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL with a red roof undergoing winter testing

For 2022, the Mercedes SL Roadster Goes AWD and AMG

When Mercedes announced the cancellation of several non-SUV models, the list included several convertibles. But, while the two-seater SLC is no more, the venerable four-seat Mercedes SL, aka the SL-Class, is still kicking. And we already knew the next-gen roadster was getting a significant update. But now we have official news that the 2022 SL …
A 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan with Selenite Grey Magno exterior paint travels on a highway along hills and trees

Downgraded 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Won’t Have V6 or V8 Engines

Since its introduction stateside in the early 1990s, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been an American auto industry mainstay. The top-selling luxury compact has offered high style and performance. And the automaker recently unveiled the model’s latest iteration. But it has consumers and industry analysts perplexed. For the first time, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class won’t be available with …
A black modified 2014 Audi S4 in a driveway

Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 2014 Audi S4

Reliability is always a concern where used luxury cars are involved. Because while the purchase price is low, that doesn’t mean the repair costs are, too. However, even if an earlier version of a car was plagued with problems, doesn’t mean the later ones are, too. A good example of this is this week’s Cars …
A dark-blue 2021 Honda Legend Hybrid EX with Honda Sensing Elite drives on a Japanese roadway

The Level 3 2021 Honda Legend Still Isn’t Self-Driving

Understandably, trying to make a truly self-driving car is extremely difficult. As such, autonomous vehicles, as they’re properly known, aren’t really going to hit the road in the near future. However, while consumers are cooling somewhat on the concept, automakers are still plowing ahead. And recently, the 2021 Honda Legend achieved an autonomy milestone. But …
A black 2015 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe parked on a sunset-lit tree-lined parking lot

Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 2015 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe

Though it’s not around anymore, the 6 Series models were some of BMW’s best modern grand tourers. But for some, BMW’s cars aren’t luxurious enough—which is where Alpina’s high-dollar builds come in. And one of those Alpina-touched-up cars is this week’s Cars and Bids bargain: a 2015 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe. The F06-gen …
A metallic-gray 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe parked on a driveway

Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe

There’s not a lot of love spared for Infiniti these days. However, Nissan’s luxury brand has released several major hits over the years. And thanks to depreciation, many of the used ones are fairly affordable. For example, the drifter favorite that’s this week’s Bring a Trailer bargain: a 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe. The V35 Infiniti …
A green 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo next to a rear-facing white Taycan 4S Cross Turismo by a villa

The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Gives Wagons a Jolt

While the new Audi E-Tron GT is built on the Taycan platform, Porsche isn’t letting its electric lineup stop there. So, besides spreading the Taycan family tree to Audi, it’s also releasing a new model: the Cross Turismo wagon. We recently got a brief glimpse of the electric wagon, but at the time its capabilities …
A red 1971 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG 'Red Pig' replica

AMG’s First Race Car, the Mercedes ‘Red Pig,’ Flies Again

When one of your latest cars is so fast that its hubcaps come off, that’s a proper sign of performance dedication. And AMG has been doing that to Mercedes-Benz’s cars for decades, plus a brief dalliance with Mitsubishi. This legacy was kick-started by one very special sedan: the Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8, aka the ‘Red …
A maroon 2020 Bentley Flying Spur parked by sunlit tree-covered hills

Bentley Recalls the…sorry, ‘a’ 2020 Flying Spur

While their maintenance isn’t necessarily expensive, not even luxury cars are immune from recalls. But, while some recalls affect large batches of cars, others are rather more limited. Such is the case with the latest Bentley recall, which affects one 2020 Flying Spur. There’s a recall out for a single 2020 Bentley Flying Spur No, …
An overhead-angle view of a black 1992 BMW M5 Touring in a parking lot

The E34 M5 Touring Was the Hand-Built BMW Wagon We Never Got

Despite their advantages, wagons are often ignored in the US—even the high-performance variants. As a result, for every Cadillac CTS-V wagon, there are several models from overseas that never made it here. For example, the Audi RS2 Avant, the precursor to the modern US-available RS6 Avant. And then there was the BMW E34 M5 Touring. …
A gray 2021 Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition and DBS Superleggera 007 Edition by a cobblestone wall

00 No: ‘No Time To Die’ Delays Left Aston Martin Wounded

While the literary James Bond started with a Bentley, on the silver screen, his luxury cars bare a different badge. Bond’s association with Aston Martin is so strong that the British automaker released a continuation version of the famous Goldfinger DB5—with gadgets. However, these some ties may have contributed to the brand’s recent losses. 2020 …