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The iconic automaker may not be the first to label its sedan a sports car with added passenger space, but Porsche may have the most authentic claim. The stunning Panamera can fly around a racetrack with its two-passenger siblings and give little ground. On public roads, four adults and their possessions are accommodated in first…
A couple of years ago, I was dining with Ferrari executives and fellow automotive writers and the conversation turned to future propulsion technologies. Then, Ferrari was cautiously dipping its baby toe into alternative fuel offerings by building show cars that could burn ethanol. From a save-the-planet perspective, it was an underwhelming effort. When I suggested…
We have a friend who clung to her 1994 E320 coupe until it was so tired she had to trade it. And although she loved coupes, she bought a new E-Class sedan. When I asked her about Mercedes’ CLK coupe, she dismissed it as too ordinary and added that the big CL-Class was just too…
Jaguar’s smart, contemporary XF series has been a dramatic success for the company that had appeared to be stuck in a design theme that worshipped the proud marque’s early history. Although Jaguar attributes have skewed toward the comfort end of luxury (imagine the vintage real estate person pulling property signs from a Jaguar trunk), the…
I recently enjoyed a demonstration of a wonderful, high-end sound system in Porsche’s new Panamara luxury sedan. The optional Burmester system offers 16 speakers and 1,000 watts to thrill the car’s inhabitants. Dieter Burmester, who builds home systems that cost up to $100,000, asked me if I had heard his automotive offering in the…
Schubach Aviation, an on-demand air charter service company with operations at Palomar Airport and Lindberg Field, recently added a Gulfstream IV private jet to its fleet of 23 luxury aircraft. The Gulfstream IV is propelled by twin Rolls-Royce turbofans that provide high thrust output with lower than normal noise emission. It has a range of…
Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend dazzled participants and spectators with an array of celebratory events including exhibits, auctions, and the Tour d’Elegance before culminating in the Concours d’Elegance, where more than 200 breathtakingly beautiful classic cars from 19 countries gathered along the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Proceeds helped contribute more than $1 million…
When an automaker asks me to take a plant tour, I’m not quick to sign up. I’ve not only seen my share of assembly lines with workers screwing cars together, but in my formative career in the automotive industry, the manufacturing floor was part of my daily workspace. Besides, I would much rather drive a…
Imagine if your dear old aunt left you a wonderful piece of property and you discovered an old rare car in the barn. Or, more likely, you’ve always wanted to own the car you dreamed about when you were a kid, and now you’ve found it. But the well-worn specimen needs work to make it like…
By now, everyone knows about hybrids and more than a few readers may have an iconic Toyota Prius in the garage to affirm their green credentials. In fact, so many affluent people bought Prius models, that the all-new 2010 version will be available with a wealth of luxury gear, from heated leather seats to radar…
Did you ever dream of flying a jet fighter? I did, but since I didn’t join the Air Force or Navy and become a top gun pilot, my occasional flying exploits have been ground-based. Fortunately, I get a few opportunities each year to do some low flying in equipment that can rival an F/A-18 for entertainment value. And…
Ah, the romance and glamour of air travel. What, you mean that hasn’t been your experience? Well you’re hardly alone. Most of us who fly commercially can hardly remember when it was really fun to fly on major airlines. And even when the in-flight experience isn’t too much of a hassle, there’s the security, flight…
After spending some quality time in Aston Martin’s Vantage model, I had come to the same conclusion as many of my colleagues; that this seemed to be as much GT sports coupe as one might wish for. On top of that, the $120,000 Vantage had most of the sophisticated, yet visceral style, of the $262,000…
Taking place April 24-26, the showcase at Scripps Park highlights iconic performance vehicles and a weekend of elevated automotive events
The Lincoln Aviator Black Label offers striking design, intuitive technology, and an effortless drive
This is the most opportune time for vehicles equipped with the 245/45R18 size, as many of them are all season tires
Cadillac’s newest three-row EV delivers comfort, technology, and range — but its digital-only features may divide drivers
This ultra-luxury sedan pairs V12 power with handcrafted elegance, cutting-edge technology, and bespoke design details that set a new standard in high-end automotive excellence
This high-performance, plug-in hybrid coupe from Mercedes-Benz blends both luxury and prowess
Not Your Daddy’s Caddy — Cadillac’s CT5 V Blackwing delivers style and substance
Making its return to San Diego, the 19th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance celebrates the artistry of classic hood ornaments, Lincoln Motor Company’s 100th anniversary, and the golden age of American hot rods
From avant-garde fashion to electrified design, Jaguar’s daring relaunch draws mixed reactions as the luxury marque shifts toward an all-electric future
