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Aston Martin DBX: The SUV Built in a Former Air Force Hangar
The Aston Martin DBX is the brand's first SUV, built at St Athan in Wales. Its V8 engines, the DBX707 and how it fits Aston Martin's history.
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Aston Martin Lagonda: The 1976 Wedge-Shaped Sedan Ahead of Its Time
The 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda was a razor-edged four-door with a digital dashboard years ahead of its time. Its story, its flaws and its legacy.
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Audi A8 History: The Aluminum Flagship Built on Quattro
The Audi A8 launched in 1994 with the aluminum Audi Space Frame and quattro all-wheel drive. Every generation and what sets it apart from its rivals.
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Bentley Bentayga: The Story of Bentley's First SUV
Launched in 2015, the Bentley Bentayga was the first ultra-luxury SUV. Where its name comes from, its engines, the EWB version and its rivals.
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The 'Blower' Bentley: Tim Birkin's Supercharged Le Mans Racer
The supercharged 'Blower' Bentley 4½ Litre was Tim Birkin's answer to the Mercedes threat — against W.O. Bentley's wishes. Its story and modern revival.
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Bentley Continental GT: History of the Car That Saved Bentley
The 2003 Bentley Continental GT was the first all-new Bentley under Volkswagen and transformed the brand. Every generation, from W12 to plug-in hybrid V8.
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Bentley Flying Spur: Bentley's Four-Door Grand Tourer Explained
The Bentley Flying Spur is Bentley's four-door luxury sedan. The origin of its name, its generations since 2005, and how it compares with an S-Class.
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Bentley Mulsanne: The Flagship Named After Le Mans
The Bentley Mulsanne, named after the Mulsanne Straight at Le Mans, was Bentley's flagship in 1980–1992 and 2010–2020 — the last car with the 6¾-litre V8.
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Bentley R-Type Continental: The 1952 Grand Tourer That Started It All
The 1952 Bentley R-Type Continental was one of the fastest four-seat cars of its day and the ancestor of today's Continental GT. Its story and legacy.
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The Bentley State Limousine: Queen Elizabeth II's Official Car
Two Bentley State Limousines were built in 2002 for Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee. How they were designed, armored and used by the royal family.
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The Best Cars for Rear-Seat Passengers: Sedans, SUVs and Vans Built to Be Driven In
Which cars pamper the back seat most? From the Maybach S-Class and Rolls-Royce Phantom to the BMW i7, Escalade and Lexus LM — and what to look for.
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BMW 7 Series History: Every Generation from E23 to the Electric i7
The BMW 7 Series has been BMW's flagship since 1977. Every generation, from the E23 to the G70 with its 31-inch rear Theatre Screen and electric i7.
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BMW E38 7 Series (1994–2001): Why It's Called the Most Beautiful 7 Series
The E38 BMW 7 Series combined timeless design, a V12 and early navigation — and starred in The Transporter. Why enthusiasts still love it.
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BMW i7: The Electric 7 Series and Its 31-Inch Theatre Screen
The BMW i7 is the electric version of the 7 Series, with a 31-inch 8K Theatre Screen, Executive Lounge seating and automatic doors. What passengers get.
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BMW X7: BMW's Three-Row Flagship SUV Built in South Carolina
The BMW X7, built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is BMW's largest SUV. Its seating, engines, Alpina XB7 and how it compares with the Escalade.
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Cadillac Celestiq: The Hand-Built Electric Flagship Explained
The Cadillac Celestiq is a hand-built, made-to-order electric sedan with a four-zone smart-glass roof and a 55-inch display. What makes it special.
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Cadillac CT6: The Flagship Sedan That Debuted Super Cruise
The Cadillac CT6 (2016–2020) was an aluminum-intensive rear-drive flagship and the first car with Super Cruise hands-free driving. Its story and legacy.
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Cadillac DeVille: The Car That Defined American Luxury for Half a Century
From the 1949 Coupe de Ville to the DTS, the Cadillac DeVille was America's best-known luxury car and a staple of livery and funeral fleets.
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Cadillac Eldorado and the Tailfin Era: From 1953 to the Last Big Convertible
How Cadillac's tailfins began with a WWII fighter plane, peaked on the 1959 Eldorado, and how the Eldorado evolved until its final year in 2002.
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Cadillac Fleetwood: From Pennsylvania Coachbuilder to Cadillac's Grandest Name
Fleetwood began as a Pennsylvania coachbuilder, became Cadillac's in-house body shop and then its grandest model name, including the Fleetwood 75 limousine.
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