2012 Maserati Quattroporte S Revealed

The Ferrari 4.7 liter V8 engine boasted in the new Maserati Quattroporte S produces 425 hp and pushes the car to a top speed of 174 mph and a 0 - 60 mph acceleration in 5.3 seconds to guarantee this sensational sedan exceptional handling, balance and performance. Fluid gear changes and high performance result indeed in a drive that is both captivating and enjoyable.

The interiors are equipped with Poltrona Frau leather, prestigious wood and superb craftsmanship making the on board experience truly enjoyable. In line with Maserati tradition, clients ordering a Maserati Quattroporte S can choose from a vast variety of personalization options to fit each owner individual taste and personality. The personalization options include, for example, on board electronics, color choice, interior options such as stitching, woods, seats, steering wheel and trim combinations. Maserati Quattroporte S owners can also select from several colors to personalize the parcel shelf colors, dashboard, steering wheel, stitching, roof lining, seat edge piping, carpets and also brakes calipers.

Rosewood, Mahogany, walnut, vavona and polish wenge are some of the woods selection available in addition to black piano or blue laque interior finish.

The Maserati Quattroporte can be fitted with the Comfort Pack - providing heating, ventilation and massage with the roof in Alcantara suede or the Luxury Pack conveying the natural Poltrona Frau leather an even more supple finish. Steering wheel materials to choose from are leather, Piano Black or wood trim. Comfort Pack is also available as an option for rear seats. Executive Pack offers Maserati Quattroporte S driver and passengers' supreme comfort thanks to ventilation and massage functions, front seats heating, rear climate control, Alcantara roof lining, side rear window blinds and wooden pull down tables for rear occupants.

The Quattroporte S comes standard with rear parking sensors and sunroof but can be further enhanced with the Rear Seat Entertainment System including a TV screen and DVD player, and front parking sensors. All four seats in the Quattroporte S are electrically adjustable with the driver seats featuring three memory settings and an easy entry / exit system. Controls are set closer to the driver to make them easy and accessible under all driving conditions.

The spacious trunk is 15 cubic feet and has flexible storage configuration able to fit three to four golf bags. An optional Maserati luggage specifically designed to suitwithin the Quattroporte S is available as an option to further optimize trunk space.

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2015 Jeep Renegade live in New York

Will be offered with two engines

Jeep has released some new details about the US-spec Renegade at the New York Auto Show.

The entry-level Renegade Sport comes sparsely equipped with power windows / locks, a tilt / telescope steering wheel and a relatively basic UConnect 3.0 infotainment system. The model also has a four-speaker audio system, a 60/40 split-folding rear bench and 16-inch steel wheels.

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The Renegade Limited adds a revised grille, chrome mirrors and 18-inch polished aluminum wheels. Other highlights include Nappa leather seats, heated front seats and a digital instrument cluster. There's also floor mats, a dual-zone automatic climate control system and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

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2015 Dodge Charger facelift

Goes on sale late 2014

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Jaguar XKR Final Fifty Edition live in New York

The XK's swan song

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