Luxury Cars

The mainstay of Ferrari’s dominating 1952 and 1953 World Drivers’ Championships in Formula Two competition (the years during which Formula One was essentially canceled due to a lack of competition), this engine was soon transposed to sports car racing, powering the 500 Mondial and 750 Monza models to numerous wins. The engine’s strengths were particularly evident on shorter winding circuits, where the high-revving, lightweight motor could power through the turns, often leaving V-12-powered competitors in the dust. The 18th of 19 examples built; widely considered the most beautiful of the Testa Rossa designs Raced at the 1957 24 Hours of…

Photo Credit: LexusReceiving a Cadmium Orange colored grand touring Lexus LC 500 for one week, I immediately noticed its slick design elements and eye-catching golden sparkles on it's massive hood. Touted as the most luxurious Luxus coupe in their fleet, it's built for comfort and speed. Pressing on the accelerator, the 471-horsepower, 5.0-litre V8 engine roars to life and zooms from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds. What's new with the Lexus SL 500 is the 20-inch staggered-width split 10-spoke cast alloy wheels, and revised suspension for sharper handling. This rear-wheel-drive car is well balanced and takes turns like a dream.…

Photo Credit: LexusReceiving a Cadmium Orange colored grand touring Lexus LC 500 for one week, I immediately noticed its slick design elements and eye-catching golden sparkles on it's massive hood. Touted as the most luxurious Luxus coupe in their fleet, it's built for comfort and speed. Pressing on the accelerator, the 471-horsepower, 5.0-litre V8 engine roars to life and zooms from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds. What's new with the Lexus LC 500 is the 20-inch staggered-width split 10-spoke cast alloy wheels, and revised suspension for sharper handling. This rear-wheel-drive car is well balanced and takes turns like a dream. Its…

Throughout the 1960s, Mercedes-Benz manufactured some of the most exclusive and luxurious machines to grace European roads, building a reputation for supreme quality that persists to this day. A standout among these exemplary models were the saloons, coupés and convertibles of the W111 series—hand-built masterpieces of engineering that exude quality from every screw, veneer, and hide. One of only 2,430 W111 coupés produced for 1970 with the desirable 3.5-litre V-8 engine Equipped with rare, four-speed, manual transmission Believed to have been owned by his excellency André Gadaud, French ambassador to Spain and Switzerland Nicely equipped with Behr air conditioner, Becker…

AudiThe 2022 Audi Q5 S 45 TSFI Quattro is big on comfort and provides a quiet smooth ride. Powered by a 261-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired to a seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, and with a massive sunroof and comfy interior, we found it the perfect SUV for a road trip to San Diego. What’s New? The Audi Q5S 45 is available with a turbocharged gas four-cylinder engine or a more powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain. The new sporty styling includes a 19” wheel design, power-adjustable steering column and adaptive cruise control. Shaena EngleInterior The Q5S 45 is roomy enough for…

From JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear These days, some carmakers now offer powerful SUVs that could very well take on the tracks with some minor tweaks. These often come with sportier silhouettes and slightly more aggressive aerodynamics. ABT Sportline, on the other hand, is taking Audi’s platform and modifying it into a race-ready machine. This is the RSQ8 Signature Edition. According to the German tuner, the donor RS Q8 is no longer a sport utility vehicle, but “the world’s only racing utility vehicle.” In its stock trim, the ride outputs 600 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque with a 0-62 mph…

Jill WeinleinThe Polaris Slingshot is an eye-catching three-wheel vehicle with its two-tone paint scheme and unique vented sport hood design. When I had a Slingshot R delivered to my house for a week, I enthusiastically jumped into the 2022 Midnight Storm Fade and started the ProStar four-cylinder 203 horsepower engine. One can't help but say 'Wow!' when buckled into the driver's comfortable seat. Heads turn, people wave and give thumbs up when they see a Slingshot driving down the street. Jill WeinleinThe back of the Slingshot has a distinctive shark fin design and the front has an enhanced vented sport…

From JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear Our SUV options this year surge yet again with the arrival of Land Rover’s 2023 Range Rover Sport. It doesn’t matter what activities you have in mind, because it’s available in several powertrain configurations. Use it for your daily urban commute or occasional long-distance trips. Furthermore, its Overlanding capabilities make it a great platform for your adventures. Depending on your budget and needs, there are four trims to pick from: The Range Rover Sport standard setup comes with a P360 MHEV engine that can output 355 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Then there is…

In the most remarkable car auction ever conducted, RM Sotheby’s in association with Mercedes-Benz has sold one of the two famed 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés to a private collector, and will donate the proceeds to establish a worldwide “Mercedes-Benz Fund” that will provide educational and research scholarships in the areas of environmental science and decarbonization for young people. The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé has been sold at auction for a record price of €135 million to a private collector An icon of the automotive world, the car is one of just two prototypes built and named after its…

Jill WeinleinThe Corvette has been known for years as a man's car. Some say they buy the car to attract women, but that is changing now as women are earning more and buying the uniquely designed sports car. Not only is the supercar a fun driving experience, it definitely attracts a man's attention while she is in the driver's seat. Women enjoy a comfortable car that offers exciting features, and this car offers many. The key fob has a starter button. Just two taps and the back lights welcome the driver with a couple blinks of color and then roars…