Hybrid offensive: Mercedes-Benz launches the world’s most economical luxury vehicle

Mercedes-Benz to Offer World’s Most Economical Luxury Vehicle: E300 BlueTEC HYBRID – 4.2 l of diesel/100 km and E400 HYBRID: combined fuel economy of 27 mpg (estimated) Mercedes-Benz is opening a new chapter in its core segment while at the same time setting new standards for luxury sedans. The E300 BlueTEC HYBRID impresses with new … Read more

Mercedes-Benz goes AMG with Formula 1 Team for 2012

Mercedes-Benz will use F1 to promote the AMG brand beginning in the 2012 season. Next year’s Mercedes-Benz F1 car will be called the “Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team,” as opposed to the current “Mercedes GP Petronas Formula 1 Team.” “Our new team name fuses the proud traditions of AMG and the Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows … Read more

The death of a brand: Maybach eliminated

Good news for Maybach’s rivals – most notably luxury brands such as Bentley and Rolls-Royce.  Maybach, one of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands and a favorite of VIP all aroung the globe, could be shuttered in favor of top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models by 2013. The Maybach production will end when the Mercedes-Benz introduces a new … Read more

Most beautiful luxury classic cars

Undoubtedly the car is a work of art. We have seen many charts, preferences, we talked with passionate people. Here are 2luxury2 team preferences regarding the most beautiful classic cars. Our first preference is the Jaguar E-type.  Great Enzo said that it would be the most beautiful car ever created. Other critics say it was … Read more

The 77th London to Brighton Veteran Car Run expects about 500,000 spectators

Only vehicles built before 1904 eligible to take part in the event About 500,000 spectators expected to line the route The annual international classic calendar will finish only in November – with the “London to Brighton Veteran Car Run” (LBVCR) in England. The world’s longest running and greatest motoring celebration. The annual November event attracts … Read more

Asian brands dominate Consumer Reports’ 2011 Auto Survey

Lexus Ranked Best Luxury Auto Brand While Porsche Plunges: Cars Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus brand took back the top spot among luxury brands in 2011 Consumer Reports’ reliability ranking, beating BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, which fell the most of any vehicle line. Winning the luxury crown as well as the top spot among all brands … Read more