Official: Infiniti Q60 Neiman Marcus Edition

Each year luxury retailer Neiman Marcus picks a trendy car to include in their annual Christmas Book and the manufacturer of that car comes up with a special edition of please them. The car in question is usually top-shelf, like a Ferrari or an Aston Martin or a McLaren. This time, though, they decided to be a little more down to earth. Meet the Infiniti Q60 Neiman Marcus Edition.

Infiniti is still a properly upmarket brand, but you would agree that the traditional Neiman Marcus shopper is going to find it a bit of a let down after what they got the previous years. Infiniti Q60 Neiman Marcus Edition is limited to 50 units in total and has a price tag of $63,000 which isn’t very Neiman Marcus-y.
At any rate, Infiniti Q60 Neiman Marcus Edition is based on the 2017 Red Sport 400 version of the coupe powered by a 400-horsepower 3.0 liter-twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The exclusive treatment begins with a Solar Mica paint job and continues with genuine carbon fiber accents on the fender vents, fog-light finishers, mirror caps and rear spoiler, Gallery White leather-appointed sports seats and Silver Optic Fiber interior trim. Equipment-wise, the car is full loaded with stuff like Direct Adaptive Steering, Dynamic Digital Suspension, Bose Performance Series premium audio system and INFINITI InTouch infotainment system.
For each Q60 Neiman Marcus Edition they sell Infiniti will donate $1,000 to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation. You can place you order starting from November 2.

Spotted for Sale: Porsche 993 Turbo X50

As one of the UK’s top classic and exotic car dealerships Hexagon Classics is THE place to go if you want the special edition and custom versions of your favorite super car. One of the latest additions to Hexagon’s collection is this Porsche 993 Turbo X50 featuring a number of very exclusive and very rare factory options.

The 993 generation of the 911 has now reached a level of maturity in terms of classicalness that enables the owners to practically name their price. The GT2 variants of this model are going for nearly $3 million these days. This one, the Porsche 993 Turbo X50, is not as rare as the GT2, but thanks to that X50 package it is the equivalent of a Turbo S in terms of performance and visual appeal.

The factory-fit X50 kit includes a custom ECU, oil cooler and twin tailpipes with the result being an output of 430 horsepower, which was a lot in 1985. The car also features low inertia turbos and six-speed close-ratio transmission as well as X79 air inlets to the rear wing and Turbo S front air intakes. Another highlight is the unique Grand Prix white paint job.

This 1985 Porsche 993 Turbo X50 is currently on sale with just 26,200 miles on the clock for £199,995. And the only way that price is going is up.

Ford Launches Vignale Version of Kuga and Edge

Expanding their luxurious Vignale range which is a special trim level blessed with a whole host of upscale features and equipment, Ford announced the launch of new Kuga Vignale and Edge Vignale models in Europe. These high-end versions of the mid-range SUVs come with “tuxedo-stitched Windsor leather interiors” and unique Vignale colors, among other features.

Besides the aforementioned options and a more luxurious front grille, other notable highlights of Ford Kuga and Edge Vignale include SYNC 3 connectivity with enhanced voice-control and 8-inch touch screen enabling pinch and swipe gestures, Ford Active Noise Control, and Ford Intelligent All Wheel Drive.
Ford Kuga Vignale boasts exclusive features such as Vignale pearlescent Milano Grigio exterior which is a sort of rose metallic color, dark gloss effect finishes for the front and rear skid plates, door appliques and boot trim, hexagonal front grille, unique hexagonal-quilted Windsor leather featuring prominent tuxedo-style stitching for the seats and door interiors in Cashmere, and tech equipment such as Ford’s Perpendicular Parking, Active City Stop collision avoidance system and weather dependent lighting.
As for Ford Edge Vignale, the exterior highlights include chrome-finish fog lamps, signature Ford Vignale hexagonal upper grille design with dark matte finish and polished aluminium surround, and 19-inch polished aluminium wheels as well as Vignale Ametista Scura paint job, while inside you get the same Windsor leather with stitching in light Cashmere or dark Ebony plus leather center console and armrests, a woven aluminium applique on the passenger side, Front Wide-View Camera, Blind Spot Information System, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Keeping Alert, Lane Keeping Aid and Driver Alert.

Official: 2017 Acura TLX GT Package

Boosting the appeal of their sexy looking sedan in the eyes of the trendy customers, Acura announced the launch of a new GT package for the TLX. A body kit and some large wheels are the main highlights of the 2017 Acura TLX GT Package, available on all models sold from now on.

To be officially unveiled at SEMA, and paying homage to Acura’s rich legacy in sports car racing, including its just completed campaign of the TLX GT car in the Pirelli World Challenge, Acura TLX GT Package comes with an aero kit consisting of a rear decklid spoiler, front spoiler, side sill garnishes and rear underbody spoiler. It is highly recommended that you also get the optional 19-inch Diamond Cut wheels as they complement the sporty body kit nicely.

2017 Acura TLX GT Package can be ordered with either a 2.4-liter, 206-horsepower i-VTEC inline-4 with 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission, or a 3.5-liter, 290-horsepower i-VTEC V-6 with 9-speed automatic transmission and P-AWS (Precision All-Wheel Steer). Also available for this model are next-generation Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive and Agile Handling Assist (AHA), both sophisticated Honda technologies also found in their high-end NSX supercar.

Official: 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 and E63 S

Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the latest version of the E63 AMG sports sedan, revealing an absolute monster. Officially known as the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63, this supposedly Executive Saloon comes in its S version with a 603 horsepower V8 engine and a 0 to 60 time of 3.3 seconds!

That is pretty much hyper car performance in a car that is used as a taxi in many European countries. There used to be a time when the “experts” in the auto industry mocked AMG for needing higher displacement for achieving the same power Audi and BMW did with much smaller engines. Now though, the Benz guys are having the last laugh because they are in possession of a 4.0 liter bi-turbo V8 that is capable of 603 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque.
If that’s a bit too rich for your blood you can get the regular 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 tuned at 563 hp and 553 lb-ft, but it is going to take 3.4 second to hit 60 mph. I know, bummer! But come on, what you want is the E63 S because while both variants come with AMG Performance 4MATIC+ permanent all-wheel drive with variable torque distribution only the latter boasts a built-on Drift Mode. We’re just thinking what sort of businessman is going to buy a car with a drift mode…
Design-wise, while the new Mercedes-AMG E63 is still very much a wolf in sheep’s clothing, there are more prominent telltale signs that underneath that deceivingly normal looks lies a brutal monster. There is the radiator grille and coupe-style inset hood, the large AMG wheels, and the exclusive aero kit with its wings and spoilers. The best thing about this car is that despite all the performance goodness it is still a Mercedes-Benz which means you get plenty of style, plenty of luxury, and excellent safety.

Official: Peugeot 5008

The market is pretty hot right now for mid-range, affordable SUVs and it comes as no surprise that a whole bunch of them are now coming out as we get closer to the 2016 Paris Motor Show. One of the star SUVs of this year’s show is going to be this, the all-new Peugeot 5008.

Boasting an interesting design like all other modern Peugeots, the 5008 has more going for it than just quirky looks. The seven-seat SUV comes with many features that you don’t get with the other offerings in this segment, chief among which the iCockpit digital dashboard consisting of a compact steering wheel, a large 8” touchscreen dashboard and a spectacular 12.3” high-resolution digital head-up display.
Other highlights of the Peugeot 5008 inside the cabin include a 1,060 liter boot, seating arrangement with three matching, separate, folding seats in the second row, adjustable in length and inclination and two removable, separate, folding seats in the third row, FOCAL Premium Hi-Fi system, large panoramic opening glass roof, and 3D navigation.
To be launched in spring 2017, the Peugeot 5008 is built on the Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2) and comes with a range of low-CO2 Euro 6.1 powertrains. Among the tech features the car can be specified with we can mention the Advanced Grip Control – including new exclusive Hill Assist Descent Control (HADC), Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS), Distance Alert, Active Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA), Driver attention warning, Smart Beam Assistance, Speed sign recognition and speed suggestion, Adaptive cruise control with stop feature (automatic gearbox), Active blind spot monitoring, Park Assist and Visio Park (360° vision).

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Pricing & Specs

Toyota’s TRD Pro off-roaders have gained quite a reputation since their launch a few years back as rough and tumble pickups and SUVs that are also nice to live with. So when we weren’t at all surprised when they announced that the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is going to cost $40,760 for the manual and $42,760 for the Automatic.

Now, forty grand might sound like a lot of money for a what’s essentially a mud plugger, but with the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro you get a whole lot more than a vehicle to carry manor around your ranch. This thing is hooked up for a Baja race, should you fancy to enter one, right out of the box thanks to features like a 3.5-Liter V6 with variable intake and exhaust, TRD cat-back exhaust, TRD-tuned front and rear suspension with lift and FOX components, crawl control, Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) 4WD, two package, Toyota Multi-terrain Select system, hill assist, and…
Despite all that off-road goodness, most people buy the TRD Pro Tacoma simply because it looks awesome. Based on the Double Cab Short Bed model, this model comes in three exterior colors of Cement, Barcelona Red Metallic, and Super White, featuring 16-inch TRD black alloy wheels, TRD badging and skid plates, Rigid LED fog lights and projectors, black bezel taillights, front grille with color-keyed surround, blacked out hood scoop and graphic, color-keyed power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, color-keyed door handles, black overfenders, and a color-keyed rear bumper.
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro also wins a good score in terms of interior refinement thanks to highlights such as black TRD Pro leather-trimmed heated front seats with logos, leather steering wheel, Entune audio system, power privacy windows, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), parking sensors, and TRD floor mats and shift knob. You also get GoPro mounts and a 4.2-inch color Multi-Information Display (MID) with an integrated inclinometer and tilt gauge which also measures outside temperature, odometer, tripmeters, and average fuel economy.

Alfa Romeo Giulia UK Pricing Confirmed

We can’t even remember when was the last time you were able to buy an Alfa Romeo sedan in the UK, but it doesn’t matter because the Italians are back in Blighty with an intriguing new offer. The all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia is now available to order in Britain, starting from £29,180.

So if you have at least 30 grand to spend on a car, you can get an Alfa Romeo Giulia. Those who have more will enjoy greater options as the Giulia arrives in the UK with five trim levels, 13 different exterior colours, and four engine choices. So there is something for everyone. Of course, the one you want is the range-topping Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo with 510hp, but this one starts at £59,000, which is a lot, but still much cheaper than similarly hot German models.

The entry-level 30 grand Giulia is also a good choice if all you care about is the sexy looks of the new girl. It’s simply called ‘Giulia’ and it boasts a 200hp four-pot turbo engine as well a rich list of standard kit, which includes Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) with pedestrian recognition, Integrated Brake System (IBS), and Lane Departure Warning (LDW), 16” rims, LED rear lights, chrome exhaust and aluminium brake calipers, Uconnect, DAB, Bluetooth, dual zone auto air con, rear parking sensors and cruise control. The sedan is a value monster.

Alfa Romeo Giulia UK Price List:

Giulia 2.0 Petrol Turbo 200hp	£29,180
Giulia Super 2.0 Petrol Turbo 200hp	£30,880
Giulia Super 2.2 JTDM-2 150hp	£30,750
Giulia Super 2.2 JTDM-2 180hp	£31,950
Giulia Tecnica 2.2 Turbo Diesel 150hp	£30,995
Giulia Tecnica 2.2 Turbo Diesel 180hp	£32,195
Giulia Speciale 2.2 JTDM-2 180hp	£34,150
Giulia Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo 510hp	£59,000

Elvis Presley’s BMW 507 Headed to Pebble Beach Concours

The mystery’s solved. The stars are back in order and the universe has regained its equilibrium now that that Elvis Presley’s BMW 507 is found and restored. In 2014 we found out that Elvis did take the car back with him to the U.S. after his military service in Germany, but it soon disappeared into obscurity again and not much was heard of it. Until now.

Now, the younger readers may not understand what all the fuss is about. So you can think of this way: imagine Justin Bieber dying tomorrow from having too much, I don’t know, diet coke, on the toilet. Immediately, the value of his wide body Ferrari 458 will skyrocket. Now imagine somebody buying the car today and have it stored somewhere and fifty or so years from now it reappears in the market.  That would cause a bit of a stir, wouldn’t it?
And that’s the case with Elvis Presley’s BMW 507. The car has been tracked, found, and restored by BMW Classic Group and some enthusiastic journalists, and it is going to be exhibited for the first time at the 2016 at the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, California. BMW Classic has returned the car to its original glory which means a feather white paint job, entre-lock rims, black-and-white interior and a Becker Mexico radio. They have also rebuilt the 150-hp V8 engine, so the 507 is showroom fresh.
We don’t know is they have any plans for auctioning off this car, but rest assured if they do, the thing’s going to set some kind of record for the most expensive classic ever.

“The opportunity to bring back the BMW 507 owned by the King of Rock’n’Roll to us here in Munich for purposes of restoration in accordance with the wishes of the previous owner, Jack Castor, was a dream come true for all those involved,” commented Ulrich Knieps, Head of BMW Group Classic. “This was an exceptionally fascinating project. The outcome is not simply a source of great pride to us. Jack would undoubtedly have been delighted by the outcome