http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Luxury_and_Exotic_CarsFind stories, videos, and photos about Luxury and Exotic Cars from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:45:06 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Luxury_and_Exotic_Cars14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Luxury and Exotic Cars from CNN.com.http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/18/autos/ferrari_sale/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/18/autos/ferrari_sale/index.htmA 1957 Ferrari race car was sold at auction in Italy on Sunday for a record $12 million, according to the Italian automaker.Mon, 18 May 2009 18:58:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/03/20/aa.tips.buy.new.cars/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/03/20/aa.tips.buy.new.cars/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe main "ups" of buying a used car are the lower initial purchase price, as well as lower property taxes (where applicable) and insurance costs. The main "downs" of buying a used car are that it's a used car, not new -- so there's no new car warranty and you are more vulnerable to used car problems that could cost you money, as well as aggravation.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:21:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/17/news/companies/taylor_bmw.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/17/news/companies/taylor_bmw.fortune/index.htmFor a luxury-car maker like BMW, the unveiling of a new model at the Geneva auto show is as important as a New York opening for a Hollywood movie. The Geneva show is considered the premier showcase for upscale automobiles, and a positive reception there can create invaluable buzz.Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:28:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/06/autos/callaway_bargains.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/06/autos/callaway_bargains.fortune/index.htmGiven the ongoing state of the economy, hearing about automotive bargains may be cold comfort. But if you are in the position to pick up some new sheet metal, there has never been a better time.Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:07:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/02/13/aa.hyundai.genesis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/02/13/aa.hyundai.genesis/index.html#cnnSTCTextAutoblog recently spent time in Korea driving pre-production versions of the new Hyundai Genesis. This is the car that, according to Hyundai, will usher in a new era of luxury. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:47:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/01/30/aa.best.used.luxury.cars/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/01/30/aa.best.used.luxury.cars/index.html#cnnSTCTextRecently, Consumer Reports magazine issued its list of best and worst used cars, and divvied them up by price range.Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:26:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/01/23/aa.best.used.luxury.cars/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/01/23/aa.best.used.luxury.cars/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe conventional wisdom, among most folks, anyway, is that buying a used car is usually something done out of necessity, by those on a budget -- that is, people who want, or need, to "move down" from the new-car market because a new model is simply out of their reach.Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:52:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/13/smallbusiness/bat11_auto_show.smb/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/13/smallbusiness/bat11_auto_show.smb/index.htmA sign of hope for today's ailing auto industry is here at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, but not where you'd expect to find it.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:11:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20250769,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20250769,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe Manchester United star crashes his car in an airport tunnelThu, 08 Jan 2009 18:29:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1849410,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1849410,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe world's biggest exporter falters as the global financial crisis begins to biteSat, 11 Oct 2008 23:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/06/autos/Aural_fixation_callaway.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/06/autos/Aural_fixation_callaway.fortune/index.htmI have been accused of many biases in my car-critiquing life. My supposed German addiction usually tops the list, but lately a British prejudice is showing, some readers tell me. And now, it seems, I'm besotted by the Italians. Their cars have always been sinful and sexy - but now they're on a quality and performance roll. Specifically, Maserati has giant-stepped up with the limited-edition 2009 GranTurismo S.Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:27:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/09/05/autos/lamborghini_review.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/09/05/autos/lamborghini_review.fortune/index.htm"Did he see us?" I screamed to my automotive accomplice, whom I'll call Speed Queen, as I dug into the carbon ceramic brakes and wrestled the new Lamborghini LP560-4 to a standstill. About 100 feet off the car's chiseled bug-green nose, a California Highway Patrol cruiser was attempting to herd the black Lambo Murciélago to the shoulder.Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:50:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1832609,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1832609,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsBMW AG said Wednesday it was recalling 200,000 vehicles over concerns that the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crashWed, 13 Aug 2008 21:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/08/01/news/international/bmw_earnings/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/08/01/news/international/bmw_earnings/index.htmAutomaker BMW AG said Friday that its second-quarter profit slid nearly 33% and abandoned its annual profit forecast, blaming a drop in U.S. sales, rising costs for raw materials and the strong euro.Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:27:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/06/26/magazines/fortune/The_modern_office_callaway.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/06/26/magazines/fortune/The_modern_office_callaway.fortune/index.htmThe adjectives most corporate executives use to describe their ideal offices often include terms like "functional" and "light-filled." But when Lamborghini set out to redo its design studio a few years ago, the list was somewhat more ambitious: It needed to mirror the brand's core values: "extreme, aggressive, sensuous, Italian, uncompromising, exclusive, and challenging."Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:50:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/06/25/news/economy/cho_bmw/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/06/25/news/economy/cho_bmw/index.htmWhen it comes to advertising on the Internet, industry experts say "funny" sells. Viral video ads are a relatively new market and in just a short time have managed to change the rules of traditional advertising.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:21:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/06/19/aa.fastcars/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/06/19/aa.fastcars/index.html#cnnSTCTextMeet today's most powerful production cars.Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:09:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/05/19/autos/record_ferrari_sale/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/05/19/autos/record_ferrari_sale/index.htmA 1961 Ferrari California Spyder sold for $10,894,900 at an auction in Maranello, Italy, Saturday. It was the highest price ever paid for a vintage car at auction, according to RM Auctions and Sotheby's, the companies that organized the sale.Mon, 19 May 2008 18:13:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2008/04/14/105106252/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2008/04/14/105106252/index.htmI have committed a Sue sin the size of Texas: I have knowingly requested, driven, and (wo)manhandled the least expensive, least horsepowered BMW in the U.S. today, the 128i. And I loved every minute of it.Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:33:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/04/03/counterfeiting.luxury/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/04/03/counterfeiting.luxury/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf a vintage Ferrari for $30,000 sounds too good to be true, that's probably because it is. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:53:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/29/autos/rise_of_the_v6/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/29/autos/rise_of_the_v6/index.htmWhen Ford's new flagship Lincoln sedan, the MKS, goes on sale later this year it will be available with all-wheel-drive, a six-speed transmission and plenty of rear-seat legroom. But one feature usually found on full-size luxury cars will not be available on the MKS at any price: a V8 engine.Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:40:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/01/09/certified.preowned/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/01/09/certified.preowned/index.html#cnnSTCTextBig Al, the used car dealer with that small lot down on the corner, may be your mother's cousin, but that doesn't mean you'll get the best used car deal in town from him. He sells all brands of cars, has no visible shop or mechanical staff, and he is the only one that stands behind the quality of his cars ... until the rear tires clear his driveway.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:53:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/10/magazines/fortune/taylor_fordaudi.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/10/magazines/fortune/taylor_fordaudi.fortune/index.htmFord CEO Alan Mulally met with a group of reporters in Detroit earlier this week and, based on reports in the local papers, he was not very encouraging.Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:14:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/02/autos/cafe_fine_record/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/02/autos/cafe_fine_record/index.htmDaimlerChrysler has been hit with the largest fine ever assessed against any company for violating fuel economy standards set by the federal government.Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:27:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/06/autos/jd_power_retention_study/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/06/autos/jd_power_retention_study/index.htmToyota Motor Company does a better job than any car company in America of keeping its customers coming back, according to data from J.D. Power and Assoc. General Motors ranks second in customer retention.Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:02:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/06/magazines/fortune/motorworld1106.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/06/magazines/fortune/motorworld1106.fortune/index.htmHave boutique luxury car brands gone out of fashion? So it would seem. Not long ago high-profile upscale automakers sold faster than blue-light specials at Kmart. Buyers raced down the aisles, filling their shopping baskets with the likes of Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Saab, not to mention Jaguar and Land Rover.Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:49:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/10/18/lifestyle/luxurycarrentals.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/10/18/lifestyle/luxurycarrentals.fortune/index.htmIf you're like me, you probably log a lot of miles for business -- and often at the pointy end of the plane, thanks to frequent-flier programs.Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:25:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/10/17/2008.models/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/10/17/2008.models/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe pages of the 2007 calendar can't disappear fast enough for auto lovers, because the 2008 model year ushers in a bumper crop of fascinating redesigns and an unusually large number of first-time models.Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:57:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/09/15/bc.car.f1.belgiangp.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/09/15/bc.car.f1.belgiangp.ap/index.htmlSPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -- Kimi Raikkonen took pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday, edging teammate Felipe Massa for the first Ferrari front row of the season.Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:13:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/09/13/brands.aston/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/09/13/brands.aston/index.html#cnnSTCTextJames Bond's favorite car -- the Aston Martin -- has topped a list of the coolest brands in the UK thanks to its long-running association with the legendary super-spy.Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:04:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/09/13/mclaren.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/09/13/mclaren.ap/index.htmlPARIS (AP) -- The McLaren team was fined $100 million and stripped of its points in the constructors' standings Thursday in the spying scandal that has rocked the sportThu, 13 Sep 2007 07:52:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/17/autos/carreviews/mcqueen_ferrari/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/17/autos/carreviews/mcqueen_ferrari/index.htmA Ferrari sports car, once owned and raced by the actor Steve McQueen, sold for $2.3 million, twice its originally estimated auction value, at a Christie's auction in Monterey, California.Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:08:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/17/mcqueen.sferrari.ap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/17/mcqueen.sferrari.ap/index.html#cnnSTCTextA classic Ferrari once owned by Steve McQueen sold for $2.31 million Thursday night at auction.Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:53:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/13/autos/iihs_luxury_sedan_impact/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/13/autos/iihs_luxury_sedan_impact/index.htmLuxury doesn't always buy complete car safety, according to a new report.Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:21:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/arash_markazi/07/21/wiley.comeback/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/arash_markazi/07/21/wiley.comeback/index.htmlMarcellus Wiley's expression doesn't change as he sifts through a batch of car keys placed atop his office drawer. Looking at each set, the sound of clinking steel drowning out the music in the background, he finally comes to an obvious conclusion.Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:25:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/austin_murphy/06/28/tour.preview/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/austin_murphy/06/28/tour.preview/index.htmlThe Greek philosopher Diogenes carried a lantern in broad daylight, in the search, he said, of an honest man. I was thinking of bringing a lantern -- or at least one of those little squeeze lights -- over to the Tour de France this year, in search of a clean rider. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:05:00 EDT