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Rolls-Royce Phantom–Video Test Drive with Chris Moran

January 7th, 2012

My favorite video so far…a stunning 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Enjoy. For decades prior to the current-generation Phantom, Rolls-Royces were often perceived as being nothing more than beautiful old-school luxury barges with all the technological innovation and dynamic excitement of the Queen Mary. So to say there was some skepticism surrounding the introduction of the Rolls-Royce Phantom would be like saying reality TV occasionally resorts to fabrication when ratings are at stake. When parent company BMW first announced in the late 1990s that it would be delivering a completely new Rolls-Royce to paying customers on January 1, 2003, most analysts wrote it off as the kind of posturing that typically accompanies a corporate takeover. After all, BMW didn’t even own the Rolls-Royce brand yet. It would be four-and-a-half years before the German automaker acquired the rights to sell the storied brand, but the target was indeed met, and the first all-new Rolls-Royce in nearly 40 years left the all-new Rolls-Royce plant at Goodwood in West Sussex, England. Unlike so many of its predecessors, this beautifully crafted and elegant ultraluxury sedan lives up to the lofty expectations of a vehicle adorned with the hood-mounted Spirit of Ecstasy. While a case could be made for one of its few rivals, no other automobile boasts the unique style, grandiose dimensions and sterling reputation of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Current Rolls-Royce Phantom Despite the ties to BMW, the Phantom is

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2011 Jaguar XJ L–AutoMedia

August 27th, 2011

The incredible new Jaguar XJ, in long-wheelbase L model form. A new standard in supreme luxury. Presented by Chris Moran from AutoMedia. Above all things, Jaguar desires to be different. That’s why the new 2011 XJ flagship has the flamboyant lines of an Italian torpedo and the driving manners of a German autobahn cruiser and is tuned for Buckingham Palace fleet duty. Cultures collide in spectacular ways in this luxury limo. The XJ is a cab-rearward design and is incredibly riveting to stare at as it sits back on its haunches with as much cool as James Bond lighting a Chesterfield. In black, with the big-dish 20-inch wheels, the car is sinister enough to warrant its own RICO investigation. Jaguar Cars managing director Mike O’Driscoll, who’s peddled more than his share of schlock over a 35-year career with the company, is smiling more lately. He says the mission was to recapture the uniqueness of the original 1968 XJ but in a modern form. They looked at the class stalwarts—the Mercedes-Benz S-class, the BMW 7-series, and the Audi A8—and the more driver-oriented oddballs, including the Maserati Quattroporte and Porsche Panamera, and decided to shoot for a middle ground. Passion—but with typical British reserve. If you focus on those front three-quarter shots, you’ll wrongly dismiss the 2011 XJ as just an XF with a pituitary run amok. Skip down to the side and rear profiles to capture the XJ’s more exotic stance. The beltline is pulled way up, the side glass is pinched

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Maserati Quattroporte–AutoMedia

May 16th, 2011

A quick drive in the sublime Maserati Quattroporte with Chris from AutoMedia. Presented by Midwest Auto Collection. :maserati quattroporte quatroporte ferrari v8 f1 sport test drive review: We’re caught in the morning rush hour with a flock of aggressive Vespas, Fiat Puntos, and Fiat Ducato vans swarming around us. Even in this mess, the new Maserati Quattroporte is the undisputed center of attention. Maserati enters the luxury-car field against the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus with the Quattroporte, a cocoon on wheels that features the usual blend of soft leather and rich wood inside with taut Pininfarina styling. The technical package is stunning, too, with a 4.2-liter, dual-overhead-cam V-8 engine that’s good for 394 horsepower and 333 pound-feet of torque. Mounted far enough back in the engine bay for an equitable 47/53 percent front/rear weight distribution, it’s mated to a six-speed sequential manual gearbox that has an automatic mode. On a good day, the 199-inch-long five-seater will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and top 170 mph. But despite a cosseting interior, the first six or seven stop-and-go miles in the city of the Medici are a huge disappointment. The choppy ride around town borders on unacceptable, the Brembo brakes are heavy and lifeless, and, in automatic mode, the Duo-Select transmission is about as well mannered as a Fiorentino soccer hooligan after a lost home game. It makes you wonder if the new supersedan from Modena will be

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Porsche at the 2011 Autosport International Show

January 20th, 2011

The Autosport International Show at the Birmingham NEC marks the start of the British motorsport season. Take a tour of Porsche’s stand, which showcases the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, a racing testbed for Porsche’s technology, and the Carrera Cup GB championships, the UK’s leading one-make series; meet the Carrera Cup scholars, and learn about the work of the Porsche Human Performance Centre. Learn more at www.porsche.co.uk

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Luxury Car Sales 2008

February 9th, 2010
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Luxury Car Sales 2008
2004 Audi Rebuilt Title: Trying to Sell: How Much?

AV – I do not know how to ask it.Should I list high and hope for offers? .. I absolutely love it — but I need a larger vehicle … I had no problems other than new brake pads.oil changes just maintaining a typical car .. It is a tire brand new never used spare in the trunk .. Audi 17''wheels … 4 tires quality top with a lifetime warranty .. AWD fully loaded A4 luxury black 1.8 Turbo with just under 51K …. I paid 12k cash for car salesman private at the time (had to talk him down), it was KBB at $ 17,200 k in October 2008 .. I had an inspection before buying an independent firm and they said car pulls slightly to one side but I did not notice .. .. probably the sinking, but that was the worst any … How do I try to sell the car? I do not want to share in. This is the model A4: Fully Loaded: Nice Black Body: Detail: panel moon roof: Dual Climate Control: All the extras

I mention the close to 12k if I was. The price is a little high, but if someone offers less, you will get a fair price for it. Also be aware if anyone knows who buys things on an Audi A4 1.8T, they should realize a 1.8T A4 will most likely need the turbo replaced. Audi Turbos usually only 60k-70k miles last. The turbo could run close to $ 3000 buyer.

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