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With a short front overhang, a long wheelbase and a balanced rear overhang, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is designed as a classical sedan with perfect proportions.

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class expresses the superlative luxury that is the hallmark of the brand. It is a well-conceived combination of sublime beauty and trailblazing...

The impressive performance of the Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance is also suggested by the expressive exterior design. For the first time, an S-Class Saloon bears...

The interior of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is characterised by the two new high-resolution displays, each with a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches.

The side contours of the Maybach are a major distinguishing feature versus the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Compared to the long version of the S-Class...

As is typical for a Pullman, the four passengers can sit facing each other in the compartment with an electrically operated partition. Also new for...

The luxury brand combines the perfection of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with the exclusivity of Maybach. Now the top model from Mercedes-Benz is even more refined.

The absolute flagship model from Mercedes-Maybach with face-to-face seating configuration behind the glass partition is now also available to order as a...

The AMG 4.0-litre V-8 Biturbo engine in the S63 4MATIC+ comes exclusively in the highest performance stage to date rated at 450 kW (612 hp).

In addition, the S65 features the "Curve" driving mode, active in the speed range between 15 kmh and 180 kmh. A curve-tilting function is integrated...

With the three engineering priorities "Intelligent Drive", "Efficient Technology" and "Essence of Luxury", the new...

At the world première in Guangzhou and the presentation in Los Angeles, the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is being unveiled almost simultaneously in...

With an output of 390 kW (530 hp), the V12 biturbo engine in the Mercedes-Benz S600 packs a bigger punch than its predecessor did with 380 kW (517 hp).

The 50th birthday of the best-known Pullman sedan of them all, the Mercedes-Benz 600, is set to coincide with a special debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor...

Mercedes-Benz has updated its range of special protection models with the new S600 Guard based on the new S-Class . The S600 Guard provides all-round...

The special-protection version of the Mercedes-Maybach is the first vehicle to be certified with the highest ballistic protection level VR10 for civilian...

Mercedes-AMG is unleashing the new S63 AMG: the most powerful high-performance saloon in the luxury segment sets new standards in terms of driving...

Twelve cylinders, twin-turbocharging, 463 kW (630 hp) of output and 1000 newton metres of torque - the new Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG sets new standards as the...

Four years after the market launch of the W221 model series, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Trailblazing innovations in the...

With the prestigious Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard luxury limousine with integrated highest protection to level VR6/VR7, the world's oldest automaker is...

The Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, meanwhile, demonstrates even greater superiority: its AMG 6.0-litre biturbo V12 engine delivers maximum power of 450 kW/612 hp...

The Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and S65 AMG, the powerful top-of-the-line S-Class models, are now even more appealing: thanks to a series of subtle yet...

Generation-change at the pinnacle of automotive engineering: Mercedes presents the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The new luxury saloon will be appearing in the...

Mercedes-Benz has completed the new S-Class range by introducing an armoured special-protection model. Thanks to its factory-integrated protective...

Mercedes-Benz engineers are currently developing a new, prestigious luxury limousine with integrated highest protection for governments, businesses,...

Exclusivity and dynamism in a wholly new dimension: the Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG in a nutshell. The compelling top-of-the-line model of the brand new ...

Mercedes-AMG is presenting two powerful eight-cylinder flagship models in the form of the CL 63 AMG and S 63 AMG. Dynamic progress is guaranteed by the...

Next is 4.3-litre 279hp V8 in S430 (that one sold very well in the USA) and 5.0-litre 306hp V8 in S500. AMG prepared the S55 with 5.4-litre 367hp V8 motor...

AMG then pushed its technological and engineering envelope to produce the successful 6.0-litre 612hp V12 motor, making S65 AMG the world's most powerful five-seat sedan.

In late 1998, an all-new model was launched. Not only did the car maintain the lineage of previous S-Class sedans, but the W220 also had to overturn some...

S-Class incorporated the new styling cues and addressed the criticisms of the previous model's styling. Rather than being known as colloquially as 'the tank'...

As with each new S-Class the W140 was brought in innovations such as double-pane window glazing, which substantially reduced outside noise from intruding into...

In 1991, Mercedes replaced the W126 S-Class with the W140. The very first W140 rolled off the assembly line on August 6, 1991. It also received derision...

In 1991, a twelve-cylinder engine marked the highlight in terms of output: the new M 120 6.0-litre V12 engine development was the first series-production twelve-cylinder...

The W126 was the Mercedes Benz S-Class produced between 1979 and 1992. The different models produced achieved combined sales of more than 800,000 units,...

The 5.0-litre engine, which replaced the 4.5-litre grey cast iron engine, had already made its debut in the 450 SLC 5.0 (C 107), while the 3.8-litre...

The model series 116 replaced the W 108 and 109 series and initially comprised three models - the 280 S, 280 SE, and 350 SE. The 280 S and 280 SE models featured...

The new premium-class model generation consisting of the 250 S, 250 SE and 300 SE were presented in August 1965, establishing succession to the 220 Sb, 220...

In August 1961 the 300 SE was introduced as the new premium-class model, a vehicle which in terms of its external appearance and technical design lent heavily...

Aside from its 2.2-liter engine with 80 hp (59 kW), the 220 was largely based on the 170 S. Running gear and body were almost identical, though with the headlamps...

The expressive design features created for the exterior of the new BMW 7-Series authentically reflect its place atop the BMW luxury class and the promise of...

Underpinning the dynamic prowess of the BMW i7 xDrive60 are its electric all-wheel drive and its precisely tuned driving stability systems headlined by the...

BMW i7 M70 xDrive is equipped with highly integrated drive units at the front and rear axles, which bring together the electric motor, power electronics and transmission...

BMW M760e xDrive accelerates from rest to 100 kmh (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds and completes the mid-range sprint from 80-120 kmh (50-75 mph) in just 2.7 seconds.

The rear of the new BMW 7-Series also includes fresh injections of modernity, elegance and presence. Here, the design makeover has upped the dominance of...

The V8 powerplant is teamed up with the latest version of the intelligent all-wheel-drive system in the BMW 750Li xDrive. The fully variable, electronically...

With the new 2016 BMW 7-Series, BMW has redefined what an exclusive, luxurious driving experience looks like in contemporary, pioneering form.

The BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance follows in the tyre tracks of the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Sports Activity Vehicle as the brand's second model to...

The M Performance TwinPower Turbo 12-cylinder petrol engine in the new BMW M760Li xDrive has a capacity of 6,592 cc, develops output of 448 kW (610 hp)...

The long-wheelbase version of the BMW 7-Series provides the ideal platform on which to maximise long-distance comfort. All of the 140 millimetres added to...

The new BMW 7-Series is set to reinforce its position as the most innovative sedan in the luxury segment. The flagship model series of the BMW fleet...

As BMW continues to push ahead with the development of intelligent hybrid drive systems, the second generation of the BMW 7 ActiveHybrid is set to celebrate...

The launch of the fifth generation of the BMW 7-Series sets a new benchmark in automotive luxury, technical innovation and class-leading driving dynamics,...

The new BMW 7-Series already sets the benchmark in luxury performance motoring - and now BMW is moving up the standard of maximum exclusivity and...

With the launch of a new generation of BMW 7-Series High Security sedans based on the BMW 7-Series , the leading supplier of premium vehicles meets the...

On the heels of the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid , BMW announced the production version of the all-new BMW 7 ActiveHybrid, which will also premiere at the 2009...

Long-Wheelbase models only featured a longer body which meant extra legroom in the rear seats. Long-Wheelbase versions of the BMW E65 7 Series were...

Depending on the country of sale the E65 7 Series came with a variety of Standard Equipment. All markets had iDrive as standard, although Navigation was...

The BMW High Security 7 Series was the high security version of the BMW E65 7 Series. The BMW High Security 7 Series met the requirements of the B6/B7...

In 2002, early Long-Wheelbase models included the 730Li, 735Li, 745Li, and the 760Li and 740Li was later introduced in 2003 and 2004 respectively.

Development for the BMW E65 7 Series began in early 1996, and production specifications were frozen in January 1999. The design of the BMW E65 7 Series...

The 750iL featured an all-leather interior with burl walnut trim, while the sport model featured Sports seats and "Vavona" wood trim. The continuous-motion...

The BMW E38 model was the basis for the 1995 through 2001 BMW 7 Series automobiles. In early 1988, development began on the third generation 7-series...

Protection Line light-armored vehicles were built from 2000-2001, again utilizing the 740iL and 750iL platforms, and cost US$99,100 and US$124,400, respectively.

In 1986, BMW introduced the second generation of the 7 series, known internally as the E32. Aimed at the high end of the luxury market, the car offered...

All BMW 7 Series E23 models (with the exception of the 745i) were built with the 12-valve type-M30 six-cylinder engine as used in the older E3 and E9 cars.

The BMW E23 is an automobile platform that was the basis for the first BMW 7 Series automobile. Replacing the BMW E3 large sedan, the E23 was produced for...

The XJ, Jaguar's all-aluminium luxury saloon, is more desirable than ever. Subtle changes to the exterior design, accentuated by full LED headlights, add...

The Jaguar XJR575 features a unique version of Jaguar's legendary 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine. Delivering 575PS and 700Nm of torque, the engine...

Sleek, sporting and sophisticated, the all-new Jaguar XJ brings a daring new spirit to automotive luxury. It offers a seductive mix of striking design,...

The flagship Jaguar XJ ushered in a new interpretation of the company's established reputation for dramatic design and - with its lightweight aluminium...

The new Jaguar XJ Sentinel offers the ultimate in discreet protection, being virtually indistinguishable from the standard Jaguar XJ model, yet featuring...

The first 'R' model in the latest generation of the XJ range, and the latest in a long line of high-performance, luxurious Jaguar sports saloons, the XJR...

When Jaguar's ground-breaking all-aluminium XJ luxury saloon range was launched in 2003, its remarkable lightweight body helped the car to set new...

Despite some critics' concerns that the XJ's styling is dated, the general consensus is that the X350 is an efficient car featuring sharp and engaging handling...

Although major revisions (through the X300 and, partcicularly, the X308 updates) kept the Mk 2 competitive in some areas against its rivals, the basic...

A distinctive wire mesh grille and chrome-finished side mirrors set the Jaguar Super V8 and the XJR apart from the less expensive XJ sedans.

INTRODUCTION. Jaguar's long-standing commitment to creating beautiful, contemporary, fast cars is reinforced once again with the unveiling of the new,...

The Jaguar XJ6, using 2.8 litre (2790 cc/170 in³) and 4.2 litre (4235 cc/258 in³) straight-six cylinder versions of Jaguar's renowned XK engine,...

The relaxation seat in the A8 L is the apex of the program. It offers numerous adjustment options and a footrest on the back of the passenger seat.

Audi A8 is a sedan that represents status and exudes authority - now that it has been reworked, its exterior is even more representative, confident, and athletic.

Audi S8 presents four flow-optimized pipes under a circumferential contour - typical of the Audi S model. They are one of its characteristic sporty design details.

The classiest seat in the new Audi flagship model is in the rear right - the optional relaxation seat in the Audi A8 L that comes with four different...

Aluminum, steel, magnesium and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP): The new Audi A8 uses more materials in its supporting body structure than in any...

The progressive, elegantly flowing exterior design of the model series gets some new accents with the new Audi S8. Bold interior and exterior design elements...

Besides the S8, A8 L W12 quattro and A8 hybrid models, the new Audi A8 will be offered in the German market with two TFSI gasoline engines and two TDI units.

The Audi A8L gains an additional 13 centimeters (5.12 in) in both length and wheelbase. Equipped with a TDI engine, both body variants have a drag coefficient...

Audi puts the customer first, however out of the ordinary their requirements may be. An example of this is the Audi A8 L extended: at the request of a...

With 382 kW (520 hp) - the S8 is Audi's big sports sedan. Its 4.0 TFSI paired with quattro all-wheel drive accelerates the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph)...

Audi is making a strong statement with the new Audi S8 plus. With a power output of 445 kW (605 hp) and a top speed of up to 305 km/h (189.5 mph), the new...

Audi has launched the next generation of the Audi A8 - the sportiest sedan of the luxury class sets new standards. Its elegantly styled body with the Audi...

The new Audi A8 is a concentrated high-tech package that confirms the Audi claim to technical leadership - "Vorsprung durch Technik". And now...

The Audi S8, which will be launched on the market in spring 2012, is the new head of the Audi S model family - a large, luxurious sedan of supreme power.

The 12-cylinder is the epitome of automotive grandeur, particularly in the premium segment of first-class sedans. The Audi A8 demonstrates its uniqueness...

The new A8 model series features major advancements across the range, which includes the top models Audi A8 W12 and Audi S8, and offers a new driving feel...

The Audi S8 is the supreme athlete in the luxury class. With its combination of 10-cylinder FSI power, permanent and particularly sporty quattro four-wheel...

The whole Audi design studio based in Ingolstadt first contributed sketch proposals, from which numerous different themes emerged. Six of them were...

In addition to the added power trains, Audi restyled the D3 platform A8 range slightly in 2005, giving all variants a taller, wider trapezoidal single-frame...

The new Audi A8L W12 quattro Security offers mobility at an exclusive level allied to high levels of security. The armour-plated luxury saloon impressively...

Distinct sports appeal and supreme comfort - these are the two defining characteristics of the Audi A8. At the time of its market launch three years ago,...

Audi A8 (Typ 4E) built on the Volkswagen Group D3 platform was unveiled via press release in July 2002 and introduced in November 2002 in Europe and in June 2003...

A second generation went on sale early in 2003 using Audi's D3 platform. The model was longer than before, with room for five adult occupants in the cabin,...

The advantage of the W12 engine layout is its compact packaging, allowing Audi to build a 12-cylinder sedan with all-wheel drive, whereas a conventional V12...

The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury car built by the German automaker Audi to replace the V8 model as its flagship offering. Although the Volkswagen Phaeton,...

For 2001, Audi introduced their new W12 engine, a compact 6.0 L unit developed by mating two 3.0 L VR6 engines together at the crankshaft, similar to...

Audi claims that the V10 revs more quickly than the W12, and that its lighter weight helps give the S8 a lower overall curb weight and better weight...

In 2001, Audi introduced an S8 variant in the vein of Mercedes-Benz AMG models. Although it shared the standard model's platform, it featured a re-tuned,...

Lexus LS is available in Gin-ei Luster, a new exterior panel color that achieves deep shadows and robust highlights, enabled by new paint technology.

It is possible that no single automobile has, upon introduction, upended its category as decisively as the first Lexus LS did when it launched the luxury...

With over 730,000 models sold during its 23 year, four generation history (the majority of which are still on the road), the Lexus LS has grown and evolved...

For drivers who desire a more engaging driving experience, Lexus offers an all-new Sport Package for the rear-wheel drive (RWD) 2010 Lexus LS 460.

The Lexus LS 600h L luxury sedan was the first vehicle to bring fuel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology to the prestige luxury segment. The...

Lexus revealed the all-new 2007 LS 460 and the company's first-ever long-wheelbase model, the LS 460L, today at a press conference at the 2006 North...

The 2001 to 2006 LS430 was the most reliable luxury sedan in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality survey, and the early models of this series...

The Lexus LS (sold as the Toyota Celsior in Japan, Australia, and some other countries.) is a V8-powered, rear wheel drive luxury car that serves as the...

Designed through early 1996, in September 1997 a revised Lexus LS 400 was introduced for the 1998 model year. Changes were a five-speed automatic...

The second-generation Lexus LS 400 (UCF20) debuted in November 1994 (for the 1995 model year) with a longer wheelbase and similar specifications as the...

By 1986, the Lexus marque was created to support the launch of the flagship sedan, and the vehicle became known as the Lexus LS. Following eight design reviews...

A longtime symbol of Cadillac luxury, the DeVille takes on new life as the DTS for 2006. From its Cadillac-signature exterior styling and luxurious...

The 2000 model year saw the first major redesign since 1994; this generation marked the move from the K platform to the G platform; despite this move GM...

In 1998, the Crown Victoria's exterior styling, rear suspension, and ignition system were updated. The 1998-2002 "Crown Vics" have a revised 4-link rear...

In 1963, the first Maserati Quattroporte seamlessly fused the qualities of speed, style and luxury in a sleek body designed by Pietro Frua - and ever since...

Following the 2018 launch of Levante Trofeo, the SUV's most extreme, most powerful version, the new Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli Trofeo are now available...

After three and a half years of unprecedented success in the international markets, the Maserati Quattroporte has undergone a substantial restyling that...

The flagship Maserati Quattroporte is larger, lighter, more luxurious and more practical than the globally acclaimed car it replaces. With a 307km/h (191...

Maserati Quattroporte, the model which established the category of "Luxury Sports Saloons", can be considered something of a Maserati...

An exclusive preview of the styling and contents of the new Quattroporte reserved for the journalists of the Italian and international press. In a...

The fourth generation of the Quattroporte (Tipo AM337) was manufactured from 1994 to 2001 and was the first car to be produced under the Fiat ownership...

In 1986 the "Royale" version was launched: it was a restyling with interior upgrades including soft leather seats and lavish use of burr walnut on the dashboard and door panels.

As the result of Citroen's joint-venture with Maserati in 1968, Quattroporte II was very different from its predecessor and the other Maserati cars in the past.

Brought about as a result of intuition and the audacity of the Italian marque, the first-generation Quattroporte was a pioneer, featuring a roaring 8-cylinder...