Luxury : Car News And Reviews

Porsche has pulled the wraps off the Cayenne Coupe, a new version of its popular Cayenne SUV with a raked car-style rear, but that isn’t actually a coupe. The new model looks fantastic and takes away the ugly and bulky rear I never liked about the regular Cayenne.

If you’re like me and aren’t an SUV fan, but understand the need for space and hauling capacity, a wagon is a great option. Wagons, or shooting brakes as the Europeans call them, are pretty rare these days in the US, with cars like the VW Golf Alltrack or Subaru Outback being the most common.

Mercedes has announced a new and very limited edition version of its sweet AMG GT sports car. The new version is the AMG GT R Roadster. Like it’s coupe brother, the car packs an AMG biturbo V8 engine that makes 577 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, along with lightweight elements and track-focused aero enhancements.

Audi has been making cars that use its powerful V10 engine for 10 years now. To celebrate the birthday, Audi has a new R8 limited edition car called the Audi R8 V10 Decennium. The special sports car is driven by the the most powerful naturally aspirated V10 Audi has produced.

Ferrari is showing off some images and details on its replacement for the already pretty sweet 488 GTB. The new car is called the Ferrari F8 Tributo and will debut officially in Geneva next month. The F8 Tributo pays homage to Ferrari’s classic two-seat, V8-powered berlinetta, and it looks fantastic.

Previously, on TaxTheRich, we got to witness a Ferrari 288 GTO driving off-road, and a Jaguar XJ220 ripping up some grass in the English countryside. In this clip, the man who refuses to treat his supercars with kid gloves takes that very same XJ220, and smashes the hammer down to create an epic burnout, fueled not just by burning rubber, but a little bit of highly-flammable accelerant to get a small fire going.

Lamborghini has pulled the wraps off of its new Huracán EVO Spyder, and the car is looking pretty awesome. It features an electro-hydraulic, lightweight, soft top for open-air driving. The design of the top allows the car to be aerodynamic with the roof up or down.

Recently, Volvo spun off its performance division to create the new Polestar brand. Now, the automaker has revealed its first production vehicle, the Polestar 2. Set to go into production in early 2020, the 5-door pure electric wants to give the Tesla Model 3 a run for its money, and look great doing it.

Bentley has announced its new Bentayga Speed SUV, being sure to let us know that it is the fastest SUV in the world. It’s a scant 0.5 mph faster than the Lamborghini Urus (we rounded the Urus’ top speed up, it’s 189.5 mph).

A normal Cadillac Escalade ESV is already an expensive and luxurious ride. The well-heeled executive or diplomat out there that wants even more luxury and security can opt for the latest ride from Inkas. The customized vehicle is the 2019 Cadillac Escalade “Chairman.”

In the last five years, Volvos have gone from being cars that you bought because of their safety and reliability, to being true objects of desire. Starting with the redesign of the XC90 back in 2014, the Swedish automaker has dramatically upped its game in terms of design both outside and in, offering a complete new lineup of sedans, crossovers, SUVs, and wagons which all look fantastic.

Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque has always been a great looking vehicle. As we head into the 2020 model year, the sharp-dressed crossover continues to look better than ever, and has all kinds of refinements. We already know about some of the exciting plans for the new model, such as a new 48V hybrid option, which should put a little extra pep in the Evoque’s step.

The week that the Lexus LS 500 turned up at our offices for review, Chicago was enduring an awful stretch of winter weather. From freezing rain, to snow and ice, to sub-zero temperatures, it wasn’t exactly the ideal week for driving or taking pretty exterior photos.

Let’s face it, if you buy a Jeep Wrangler, take it off road, and destroy it, you are out somewhere in the mid-$50,000 range at most. If you buy a Lamborghini Urus and then destroy it offroad, you are out at least $200,000 for starters.

Like many things in the world, it seems that the cost of cars continues to edge ever higher. Say the name Mercedes-Benz to most folks car shopping, and the brand is passed over entirely due to price.