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Cadillac Lyriq: Cadillac's First Electric Vehicle Explained
The Cadillac Lyriq launched Cadillac's electric era in 2022. Its Ultium platform, 33-inch display, range and where it fits in Cadillac's EV lineup.
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Cadillac V-16: The Extravagant Engine That Arrived with the Great Depression
Cadillac launched its V-16 in January 1930, weeks after the stock market crash. The engineering, coachbuilt Fleetwood bodies and why it still fascinates.
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Cadillac XTS: The Last Great Livery Sedan (2013–2019)
The Cadillac XTS (2013–2019) filled the gap left by the Lincoln Town Car in black car fleets. Why livery and funeral operators chose it, and what replaced it.
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Coachbuilding Today: Who Still Builds Custom Car Bodies?
Coachbuilding survives in Rolls-Royce Coachbuild, Bentley Mulliner, Ferrari one-offs, Italian carrozzerie — and in the limousine and armored-car trade.
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Ferrari Purosangue: The Four-Door V12 Ferrari Explained
The Ferrari Purosangue is Ferrari's first four-door, four-seat model, with a naturally aspirated V12 and rear-hinged rear doors. Why Ferrari says it's no SUV.
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Genesis G90: Hyundai's Luxury Flagship and How Genesis Became a Brand
The Genesis G90 is the flagship of Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis. How Genesis began, what the G90 offers rear passengers and how it compares with rivals.
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Genesis GV80: The SUV That Made Genesis a Serious Luxury Brand
The Genesis GV80, launched in 2020, was Genesis' first SUV. Its design, engines, three-row option and how it compares with German and American rivals.
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Hongqi: The 'Red Flag' Limousines of China's Leaders
Hongqi, meaning 'Red Flag', has built China's state limousines since 1958. Its history at FAW, parade cars, the modern L5 and global expansion.
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Jaguar E-Type: The 1961 Sports Car Called the Most Beautiful Ever Made
The Jaguar E-Type stunned the 1961 Geneva show with 150-mph performance and timeless looks. Its history, series, MoMA honor and royal wedding cameo.
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Jaguar XJ History: The British Luxury Sedan from 1968 to 2019
The Jaguar XJ was Sir William Lyons' last masterpiece and Britain's great luxury sedan for 51 years. Every generation, the V12 and the Prime Minister's car.
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Lamborghini Urus: The Super SUV That Became Lamborghini's Best-Seller
The Lamborghini Urus launched in 2018 as a 'Super SUV' and became Lamborghini's best-selling model. Its LM002 ancestor, engines and plug-in hybrid SE.
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Land Rover Defender History: From a Sketch in the Sand to the New Defender
The Land Rover began in 1948 as a farm vehicle sketched in the sand. How the Series Land Rover became the Defender, ended in 2016, and was reborn in 2020.
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Lexus LM: The Luxury Minivan Built for Chauffeured Travel
The Lexus LM is a luxury minivan with a four-seat 'Ultra Luxury' layout, a 48-inch screen and a privacy partition. Why chauffeured vans are booming in Asia.
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The Lexus LS 400 Story: How Toyota Shocked the Luxury World in 1989
The 1989 Lexus LS 400 took on Mercedes and BMW with a silent V8, the famous champagne-glass ad and legendary service. How Project F1 changed luxury cars.
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Lexus LX: The Land Cruiser-Based Luxury SUV Explained
The Lexus LX has been Lexus' flagship SUV since 1996, built on the Land Cruiser. Its generations, the Ultra Luxury four-seater and its durability.
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Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition: The 2019–2020 Suicide-Door Revival
The Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition stretched the sedan and added rear-hinged doors in tribute to the 1961 classic. How it was built and how rare it is.
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Lincoln Continental History: From Edsel Ford's 1939 Custom to the Coach Door Revival
The Lincoln Continental began as Edsel Ford's personal car in 1939. The 1961 suicide-door classic, the JFK connection and the 2017–2020 revival.
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Lincoln MKT: The Crossover That Became the Town Car's Successor in Livery
The Lincoln MKT (2010–2019) was a quirky three-row crossover that Ford turned into the 'MKT Town Car' livery vehicle after the Lincoln Town Car ended.
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Lincoln Navigator History: The SUV That Started the Luxury SUV Boom
The 1998 Lincoln Navigator created the full-size luxury SUV segment and forced Cadillac to build the Escalade. Its generations, from Expedition twin to today.
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Lincoln Town Car History: America's Black Car (1981–2011)
The Lincoln Town Car was the defining limousine and black car in America for 30 years. Its three generations, the Panther platform and why livery loved it.
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