Category: Luxury Cars (Page 5 of 8)

Fisker Automotive and China Grand Automotive Group to bring premium electric vehicles to China

December 15, 2010 /

Fisker automotive

You may know Fisker Automotive as the manufacturer of the Karma. The Karma is an electric car at heart, but with extended range to back up the green-savvy tech. It’s a very cool car, and you can see CEO Henrik Fisher’s design credentials (Vantage, DB9, Z8) come forth in the above Karma shot from the LA Auto show.

Fisker has partnered with China Grand Automotive Group, the number one passenger car trader in China, to deliver vehicles to the Far East.

From the press release:

“We are extremely proud to be working with CGA to support Fisker Automotive in the fast-emerging Chinese market,” said Henrik Fisker, CEO, Fisker Automotive. “With its vast network of experienced retailers CGA will give Fisker an instant and credible footprint in the region. CGA’s attention to detail and excellent customer service will ensure Fisker buyers receive the level of service and peace of mind expected of a premium brand.”

Fisker Automotive’s first car, the Fisker Karma, will make its Chinese debut at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2011. The Karma represents Fisker Automotive’s vision of responsible luxury and is the world’s first true electric vehicle with extended range.

The Karma combines world class style and performance with industry leading economy and the lowest emissions of nearly any production vehicle. With a total range of 483 km (300 mi) the four-passenger Karma saloon is capable of traveling 80 km (50 mi) on emission-free electric power alone, and an additional 403 km (250 mi) on low-emission hybrid electric power.

This is a big announcement for the green movement and especially for China. Fisker has reportedly already seen 3,000 vehicle preorders from China.

Green, Luxury Cars, News

Celebs celebrate as the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is honored at Global Green USA Sustainability Design

December 8, 2010 /
NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Ford's latest Lincoln MKZ hybrid is on display during the New York Auto International Show March 31, 2010 in New York City. Over 1 million visitors are expected to visit the 2010 New York Auto Show at Jacob Javits Convention Center the nation's oldest and usually best-attended auto show event. (Photo by Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

From Celebrity Teaser:

New York, NY—Global Green USA celebrated their 11th annual Sustainable Design Awards Monday, Dec. 6 at Chelsea Piers, with a special Product Design Award to honor the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, presented by Kelly Rutherford. The award was accepted by Lincoln Group Vice President of Sustainability, Environment, and Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company, Sue Cischke. While presenting the award, Rutherford said, “Lincoln is committed to greening the future of America with its new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. This innovative high performance automobile is the most fuel efficient luxury sedan in America.”

To celebrate this exciting night for Lincoln, notable attendees including Entourage star Adrian Grenier, Sophia Bush and One Tree Hill’s Austin Nichols, Arianna Huffington, Thora Birch, Edward Norton and actress Judith Light pulled up to the event in style, driven in the MKZ Hybrid.

Sophia Bush, a passionate environmentalist, was honored along with co-star Austin Nichols with the Entertainment Design Award for the design of the BP Oil Spill Campaign to raise awareness. She joked that despite the New York City pot holes, her ride over in the MKZ Hybrid was very smooth, and declared, “My hat’s off to Lincoln for making such a fabulous car!”

Judith Light, in a red velvet Valentino pantsuit, exclaimed that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid she rode in was “Gorgeous!” and actor Adrian Grenier was also impressed by the stylish, environmentally friendly new car. And in the spirit of the gift-giving season, he said “I am always looking for ways I can give back to the community.”

Luxury Cars, New Cars

Hot Cars Destined to be Collectibles

November 26, 2010 /

CNN Money checks out the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe:

Base price: $62,165
Mileage: 14 City / 19 Hwy

Most new cars go on to become used cars and, eventually, high-grade scrap metal, but a few become sought-after collectibles.

The experts at collector car insurer Hagerty Insurance have picked these 10 models as most likely to attract future car collectors based on a handful of merits.

Collectible cars tend not to be those that were extremely popular in their own day. Most new car buyers have fairly mundane, practical needs. They aren’t after design flair, excitement or outrageous performance — the very attributes car collectors crave.

A prime example is the Cadillac CTS-V coupe, the most impractical Caddy on your dealer’s lot. With its radically chiseled body lines and 556-horsepower supercharged V8 this car is all about looks and performance. Your backseat passengers be damned.

Check out more of today’s new cars, tomorrow’s collectibles.

Car Reviews, Luxury Cars, New Cars

2011 Lincoln MKS Review

November 3, 2010 /

Bullz-Eye.com reviews the 2011 Lincoln MKS! Read on to see what they had to see about this luxury ride.

We had the opportunity to drive the new 2011 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost and, with this car, first impressions went a long way. The MKS luxury sedan is the flagship vehicle for Lincoln so our expectations were high to say the least. The addition of the powerful and efficient Ecoboost engine offers a significant upgrade as Lincoln strives to reclaim its place at the top of the luxury car market. After driving the vehicle for a week, we can say with confidence that the MKS met our expectations and we expect Lincoln to make progress with its planned renaissance.

Exterior
The MKS we tested was Tuxedo Black Metallic with 20″ cast aluminum polished wheels with tires measuring at 245/45R20 that, together with the chrome accents, really set this car off. The front fascia and HID headlamps joined the lower forward looking stance to give the impression that the Lincoln MKS was ready to go at the press of a button. The MKS is a large sedan but has an athletic and clean look that should satisfy those looking for the finer things that are available in the luxury car segment.

Read the full review.

Car Reviews, Luxury Cars, New Cars

Car review of the 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible

October 19, 2010 /

The staff over at Bullz-Eye.com reviewed the 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible! Read on to see what they had to say about this impressive ride.

There are so many ways to describe the 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Sport 6MT, and we heard all sorts of compliments as we were test-driving the vehicle. One common reaction involves the open mouth with the jaw dropping. Others just say “WOW.” We were just as impressed as the casual observers, so if you’re considering a luxury vehicle, we strongly recommend that you put the 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Sport 6MT on your list!
Exterior

The 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Sport 6MT we tested was Vibrant Red, which really made the car look sleek and classy. The 3-piece power retractable hardtop was easy to use, as you just press one button and it takes all of 30 seconds to lift or drop the top. Watching it in action is reminiscent of a Transformer ready to change up for the next adventure. The 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels with P225/45R19 front and P245/40R 19 rear tires were in a league of their own as they gave the G37 both an elegant and muscular look that was right on the mark and what you would expect from Infiniti.

Read the full review.

Car Reviews, Luxury Cars, New Cars

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