American cars made during the Baby Boomer years provide the prime example of automotive style created to show the world your success. Whether it was the chrome-filled tailfins and chromed frontal styling of the 1950s or the luxury coupes and big full-size cruisers of the 1960s and 1970s, Americans could count on their cars being […]
Toyota’s Century Takes Aim at Bentley and Rolls-Royce, Challenging the Luxury Elite on Their Own Turf
Toyota is taking a big step into the luxury upper tier of the automotive market by going it alone with the Century nameplate, which has traditionally been used for flagship models, and positioning it above Lexus. The new logo and tagline for the Century marque have been revealed by Toyota at the Japan Mobility Show […]
Jaguar Reinvents Its Electric Future With a Bold Ultra-Luxury Grand Tourer
Introducing a new chapter for Jaguar. A clean sheet to write a new chapter with an all-electric future built on ultra-luxury and adventurous design. Rather than just refresh its existing models, the British brand is re-establishing its image through a bespoke electric system and striking new models. This journey begins in the middle of the […]
10 Affordable High-End Cars That Offer Luxury Vehicle Experiences
Driving the car of your dreams might seem like a matter of money and where you get to park it, and truly to some the best, most ultra-luxurious cars are simply out of their reach. With some vehicles floating well into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, many drivers just aren’t able to assume ownership […]
Redefining Automotive Elegance: How Japanese Luxury Cars Offer Refined Excellence for Less
Japanese brands prove over 30 years you don’t need to pay eye-watering amounts or constantly worry about maintenance to indulge in luxury motoring. And Japanese luxury cars have gained a following for smooth rides, hushed interiors, precision fit and finish, superior build quality and mechanical reliability. For a long time, German and Italian counterparts might […]
Toyota Century Coupe Concept Signals a Bold Standalone Ultra Luxury Future
In a significant announcement on Japanese luxury, Toyota showed off the Century Coupe concept at the Japan Mobility Show. The striking two-door concept car is a clear indication of the automaker’s new direction, and one that is positioning the Century as a separate, ultra-luxury vehicle above the Lexus range. Rather than continue to use Century […]
10 Luxury Cars That Experience Rapid Depreciation Over Five Years
Enjoy a Performance and Craftsmanship Beyond Compare The moment you purchase a luxury car, you expect to enjoy a spectacular combination of performance, luxury, technology and style. Buyers have a tendency to believe that a luxury car will only depreciate a proportion of its original value because of the high cost. However, luxury vehicles tend […]
Comparing the Lexus RX and Its Top Luxury SUV Competitors for Reliability and Value
Chicago driver Andrea Santiago spent seven years fighting the City of Chicago after her wheelchair-accessible van was towed and scrapped under the city’s abandoned vehicle program. The specialized vehicle was essential to her daily mobility and independence, making its sudden disappearance especially devastating for her family. What initially began as a request for reimbursement eventually […]
Toyota Elevates Century Brand Above Lexus Alongside Major Plug-In Hybrid SUV Upgrades
Toyota is poised to reshape the state of the luxury car market by making Century a dedicated flagship brand over Lexus, thus placing it on an equal level with Lexus at the top of Toyota’s corporate hierarchy. This will allow the Century marque to be firmly positioned at the highest level of Toyota’s new hierarchy, […]
Which Luxury Cars Hold Their Value After 3 Years and Which Lose the Most?
Talk among buyers about new premium and ultra-luxury vehicles has been shifting dramatically. The core desires of prestige, executive space, and engineering prowess still drive decisions at this lofty level of the auto market, but the issue of “resale value” is now a much more tangible point. Based on analyses conducted by industry authorities on […]