Hyundai has recently let us know via press release that their Equus sedan will be making its North American debut in 2010. Previously only shipping overseas, this ultra luxurious Sedan will compete with similar offerings from automakers such as BMW, Lexus and Mercedes.

The decision to bring the Equus to America was made when it was met with “fantastic” response after being shown at this year’s New York Auto Show which we were notified of back in May. After said response, Hyundai proceeded to demo 100 vehicles to dealerships around to world who, just like New York Auto Show goers, were generally pleased.

We’ll keep you posted regarding specs, pricing and release windows as they are made known.

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We first heard about Lexus’ 2010 HS 250h hybrid back in January but haven’t heard anything regarding pricing since.

Today however Lexus has given us a full pricing scheme for the luxury hybrid. The base HS 250h will run you $34,200 while the Premium model will go as high as $36,970.

Add that to the $875 destination fee and you have yourself a luxury hybrid with an estimated 35MPG highway/34MPG city for under $40,000 when it hits dealerships next month. Not bad.

via KickingTires

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Jaguar XJ

In its 2009 Buyer’s Guide, the Environmental Transport Association named the Jaguar XJ Britain’s greenest luxury car. It is the third consecutive year that the Jaguar XJ 2.7 Diesel has received this prestigious award. The criteria considered by the ETA in its review of 1,300 vehicles include fuel efficiency, emissions, power, and engine noise.

The all-new Jaguar XJ will be revealed in London in early July 2009, with first customer deliveries occurring in early 2010. It’s the first Jaguar to utilize the aerospace-inspired aluminum body architecture. The automaker’s Gen III petrol and diesel engines are available in the new Jaguar XJ.

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Land Rover has come forth and announced that they will be giving their Defender a make over with the Fire & Ice limited editions.

The Defender Fire & Ice editions will be getting Recaro bucket seats, all sorts of leather and Alcantara trim, alloy wheels, “color-coded heat and tail lights”, a glass sunroof panel and running boards. The Fire edition will come with a beautiful “Vesuvius Orange Metallic paint” while the Ice edition will get an Alaska white paint with both models getting Santorini black accents.

Of course this is all going to cost you with Autoblog reporting that the special edition Defenders will cost upwards of €68,400 or about $95,000, yikes.

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The Lexus GX midsize luxury SUV has been available since 2003 and has enjoyed some success during that time, but while many rivals may soon start pulling out of the segment altogether, Lexus means to stick it out by unveiling a redesigned GX, according to inside sources. The new model is expected to have all-new sheet metal as well as a 310hp (231kW) 4.6L V8 in substitution of the current model’s weak 263hp (196kW) 4.7L V8. This new 4.6L engine, by the way, is the same unit used in the 2010 Toyota Tundra.

The current body-on-frame platform will continue, but expect radically different styling as well as a redesigned rear door. The interior will also be totally updated, with more luxurious trim and an updated navigation system coming as standard. The new GX will likely be called the GX 460 and appear at the end of the year as a 2010 model.

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Hyundai Equus

Hyundai has developed a new large luxury sedan called the Equus, which it is selling in its home market of South Korea as well as a few choice markets around the world. Latest reports suggest that the car could eventually be sold in the U.S. as a rival to the Mercedes Benz S-Class and Lexus LS however, the Hyundai is expected to be priced around $50,000. This information comes from a Hyundai insider, who disclosed that the Equus will almost certainly arrive in U.S. showrooms within the next “two or three years”.

Hyundai used last month’s New York Auto Show to help gage the public’s reaction. Apparently the event proved so successful that Hyundai now plans to bring 100 examples to showcase in dealerships all around the country. The first cars should arrive by the middle of the year, Hyundai spokesman Oles Gadacz told USA Today.

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Now don’t go thinking there is a “1-800 number” you can call to get a free Tesla Roadster, oh no, you’re going to have to lay down some serious cash to get your hands on one.

It was recently announced that a real estate project in France entitled “Welcome in France” is bundling a free Tesla Roadster for those who purchase a villa.

Considering these estates will offer such things like solar panels and geothermal units, there’s no wonder they are featuring a Roadster.

Read (AutoBlogGreen)

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Bentley is confident that its customer base will be ready to purchase again as early as next year. In fact, this luxury British brand is so sure that it is bumping up its release dates for its future product cycle by about half a year which means that the successor to the popular Bentley Continental GT may be coming as early as next year.

While the next-generation Bentley Continental GT coupe will probably arrive by next year, it will be followed by replacements for the Continental Flying Spur four-door sedan, in addition to the GTC convertible version. Also expected next year is a replacement for the Arnage which is expected to roll in as a new super-luxury model towards the end of the year.

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Just for starters, the vehicle you see above featured a 6.0 liter, twin-turbo V12 pumping out 640HP and 737 pounds of torque. Interested? Read on.

The Maybach Zeppelin is everything you think of when you think luxury. 20-inch wheels, two-tone paint jobs, and more leather and lambswool carpeting than you can shake a stick at.

As you can see from the above interior shot, you’re basically riding first class wherever you are in this thing. Hell, it even features a “silent-running perfume atomizer system” to keep your ride smelling fresh all the time.

Don’t think you’ll be getting this thing for cheap, however, it’s currently starting at $524,879.

Read (Autopia)

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Urban Business Taxi Concept

The lack of secure luxury vehicles for professionals, especially in developing nations, is one of the main concerns top business professionals steer away from the third world nations. Now, designer Vipin George from MIT Institute of Design, Pune, India, has designed a public luxury vehicle called the “Urban Business Taxi” that offers security as well as a hi-tech work environment to conduct business.

It features two seating positions (sitting and working) for the passengers, and is big enough to take the place of small cabs, which will help reduce the traffic on the roads because it is capable of carrying 10 people (eight passengers + two drivers). This luxury vehicle is ideal for business conferences on the go.

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The 2010 Toyota Crown Majesta promises a re-designed full-size premium luxury sedan that will likely feature the Amerigon Climate Control Seat. Sold only in Asia, the flagship Crown Majesta, the Toyota brand’s top sedan, is expected to be in showrooms this summer.

The Crown Majesta is designed with distinctive interior and exterior styling, unparalleled comfort and an ultra-luxurious interior which includes CCS.

CCS, the premier actively heated and cooled seat system in the global automotive seat market, delivers year-round comfort to automotive seat occupants by providing both active heating and cooling. The system is completely independent of the automobile’s heating and air conditioning system and does not reduce power available to the engine. It also emits no CFCs or other gases and is completely friendly to the environment.

CCS, the premier actively heated and cooled seat system in the global automotive seat market, delivers year-round comfort to automotive seat occupants by providing both active heating and cooling. The system is completely independent of the automobile’s heating and air conditioning system and does not reduce power available to the engine. It also emits no CFCs or other gases and is completely friendly to the environment.

(Source) Press

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VRWD.com recently acquired and redesigned ExoticCarRental.com. It has now incorporated a new design with improved navigation and extra featues that makes it easier for travelers to find luxury and exotic cars throughout the world. Some of these new features include improved search tools and user friendly map making it quicker and easier to find luxury car rental agencies.

The advertisements now include detailed descriptions, Web site screen shots, links and reviews that are more search engine friendly. The improved control panel make it easier for advertisers to edit and manage their listings from any location. So go ahead and rent that Lamborghini on your next trip to Italy!

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