Luxury Cars Blog

I did not think that it was possible – that you could ever transform something as beautiful as a Porsche car into … this.  Now, if you don’t know the story, you are probably wondering exactly what ‘this’ is.  Well, a Dutch car dealership decided to celebrate Sinterklaas – a holiday inspired by Santa Claus.  The holiday is usually held in The Netherlands on the evening of December 5th and it is by far the best holiday.

People go all out, just like we do for Christmas and so that is why this particular dealership decided to cover up the Porsche in Centrum Gelderland’s Choco997.  They are using about 175 kilos of chocolate, which equals out to be about 385 pounds.

The dipper Porsche is going to stay on display until Christmas and then – it will be taken apart and hopefully eaten!

The Frankfurt Auto Show is almost here. We have the latest news for some upcoming sedans that will grace the occasion:

Rapide from Aston Martin

We have heard a lot about the car and it is time for the Rapide from Aston Martin to say hello to the world. It will be a head turner when the crowd sees its lines. It will be exciting to see how the doors on swan-wing configuration fit in the design. The 470 horsepower engine will be stunner.

5-Series GT of BMW

The Gran Turismo 5 Series from BMW promises a ride with bigger room for its occupants aside from the sexy rounded roofline it has. It will be running on a V8 with twin-turbo engine capable of giving out 400 horsepower. The powertrain is combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The car blazes from 0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds going for a top speed of 150 mph with a sport variant.

The Ghost by Rolls-Royce

Rolls Royce claims that the Ghost can meet head on any Bentley Continental anytime. It will carry the looks of the concept car 200EX that you can see on the Rolls-Royce website. Those who can afford it has an option for a V8 or a V12 engine. There is also an option to go for a coupe or a convertible ride.
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Do you remember back in ’03 when Kia … the best brand out there introduced the brand new Sorento?  Well, now they are coming up with something unique and something different for the 2011 Kia Sorento, this is definitely an SUV that is unique and different … and one that I have fallen head over friggin’ heels for.  At the time the Sorento was released, the world was overtaken by SUV’s, but right now – they are reworking the 2011 Kia Sorento.

The body-frame is a little different and it is honestly a four-wheel drive car that you can count on, which is nice.  The body to me is something that needed to be reworked and now that the 2011 Kia Sorento has been reworked, I think that it is certainly going to soar to the top.

Want luxury and a good price – the 2011 Kia Sorento is the SUV for you, I can promise you that!

When you have a luxury car – what is the first thing that you usually want to do to protect it?  For me, it is all about the car insurance and what it can do to not only cover the car but the people in the car.  Luxury cars, while awesome, still need to have car insurance on them and do you know what is covered right now on your car insurance policy?

Well I do, I know that I have Liability Coverage – and that is pretty much all I need to know.  This particular coverage is actually going to offer protection to you if you injure or damage someone else or their property with your car.  As far as your own personal asset grow, it is actually really critical that you consider getting Liability Coverage.

That way, you can make sure that you cover your own personal items and that everything in your car is covered too.

Oh. My. God.

What a car, what a car, what a car. What is this car? Just the Zagato Perana Z-One, just that. If you are anything like me, you might have first mistaken it for a Porsche, but nope.

This is the commemoration of Zagato’s 90th anniversary, and it is certainly worthy of such a big celebration.

Thus far it is just a concept, but luxury auto lovers can just hope and pray that the Perana Z-One makes it into production, because mmm, this car is absolutely delicious.

It got its debut at this year’s motor show in Geneva, an unveiling that revealed a sleek, powerful concept with large air intakes, a gaping, oval shaped grille, large headlamps, and a pronounced, powerful, and elegant profile.

When you think about it – what is a luxury car?  Well, I have to say that the Bugatti 16C Galibier concept car is the best luxury car in the world.  This concept car … if it goes through mind you is going to be one of the best, best, best cars on the market.  The concept revealed a two-door car, mid-engine Veyron that is going to be much more conventional than a four-door, front-engine body style.

Now, you want to know about the specs on the Bugatti 16C Galibier?  Well,  according to autoblog.com: the the 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine would carry over, albeit detuned from its 1000+ hp output in the Veyron to “only” 800, while sources suggest that the Veyron’s purpose-built dual-clutch transmission would be replaced with a more conventional torque-converter eight-speed automatic.

With less power and a larger shape, the Galibier 16C is tipped to reach a 220 mph top speed – a good thirty less than the Veyron’s top end, but still miles ahead of even the fastest production sedans.

Sounds fantastic right?

The sexy style, the raw power of the engine, and the exclusivity magnet consumers to brands like Bentley, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Cadillac but the allure is not converting into cash as the luxury car segment suffers a 32% fall in sales this year.

The dip in the sales graph prompts luxury car makers to offer incentives in order to lure consumers who are looking into buying more affordable brands and vehicles like SUVs and pickups. The luxury car brands suffered due to the recession which pushed the economy to the edge forcing consumers to cut back on their spending.

BMW invites consumers to take advantage of the interest rates that they offer for their new range of cars which goes for as low as 1.9%. They are also focusing on pushing for their pre-owned cars program. BMW is also concentrating on being more green as they capitalize on their diesel models and their plan to introduce the X6 Hybrid and the 7-Series in the United States.

Bentley gives consumers to own a Continental GT with a sticker of $179,000 on a 0.9% interest rate. Porsche is also creating a buzz with their cash back programs. On an average purchase, the buyer can save as much as $4412, a 657% increase from 2008, for buying a new car from Porsche.

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When I first saw the Bentley Continental GTC Series 51 – I did not think that it looked all that great.  I didn’t exactly understand what was so fantastic about this car and what everyone was making a huge fuss about … however, now I know exactly what they were fussing about.  The Bentley Continental GTC Series 51 is an absolutely breathtakingly beautiful car when you get up close to it!

While most people think that in the beginning, the Bentley Continental GTC Series 51 is a garish car, but when you see it in person, you can not deny that this particular car looks beautiful!  The new wheels, the beautiful interior as well as the exterior all just scream luxury!

If you are looking for the hottest car in the world of luxury cars – the Bentley Continental GTC Series 51 is going to be it for you, I can promise you that!

I have said it before and I will say it again: You have got to love an Aston Martin. All right, if you don’t want to, you don’t have to — but it is hard to believe the Aston Martin One-77 coupe wouldn’t turn you into a fan.

It is a collector’s edition that was recently revealed at the Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance. It won first prize, receiving the Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes.

Everything about this car is quite dramatic, with a sort of edgy elegance. It features a V12 engine and is capable of reaching speeds over two hundred miles per hour.

It will officially go on sale in 2010 — but it is said that buyers have already signed up, perhaps claiming the mere seventy seven models scheduled to be built.

So I thought about it – and thought about it and thought about it some more and I always came back to the some … exact conclusion.  The 2010 Volvo C70 needs to be in this blog.  Not only is it one car that is certainly luxurious, but it is a car that seriously … seriously needs to be paid attention to! 

If you are not familiar with the Volvo brand, you probably have no idea why the 2010 Volvo C70 is so exciting … Volvo is a soccer-mom type of brand and this is certainly not a soccer-mom type of car.

This car features all sorts of new things including swept-back headlights, a hard top and it is no longer boxy.  The 2010 Volvo C70 is a brand new class for the Volvo brand and I personally think that this particular is going places … and bring Volvo with them!