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The luxury market is not exempt from the progressions that the automotive industry is making in terms of efficiency and reliability. A lot of manufacturers have already adapted a new approach to vehicle development, with everyone from BMW to Mercedes launching cars with cutting-edge engine technology. Some of the lag is due to the reputation that luxury cars have attained over the years; luxury drivers aren’t opposed to fuel efficiency, but they don’t want to see their drives lacking in the power that has made the brands the names they are today.

Lexus Barrington dealers are also getting in on the fuel economy revolution, and the luxury manufacturer appears to be drumming up some noise over the coming release of its new CT 200h. While the car isn’t set to launch until this year’s Geneva Auto Show, a group of online car blogs first were offered spy shots of the new model. Now, it turns out that the brochure for the car has leaked online, and Chicago used Lexus dealers are excited to find out exactly what their lineup is going to look in future years.

Based on last year’s LF-Ch concept model, the new CT 200h is impressively toned down in terms of design. The car is now much less aggressive looking, which seems to be fine for Barrington Lexus drivers, who pick their brand based on a conspicuous but not flashy attention to detail. Slightly longer than the Audi A3 Sportback and more compact than the Toyota Prius, the five-door CT 200h measures in at 4,320mm long, 1,765mm wide and 1,430mm tall. In direct competition with the BMW 1-Series, the new Lexus CT 200h is poised to hit Barrington Lexus showroom floors with a vengeance.

Chicago used Lexus dealers can barely wait to get their hands on this fine vehicle, which will premier at the Geneva Auto Show (as noted above). The hybrid drivetrain that powers the new CT 200h couples a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric-drive motor-generator, but we don’t have many details on what kind of power output it will have. New and used Chicago Lexus dealers are confident that the power will be good enough (if not better) than Lexus fans might expect from a hybrid luxury vehicle. Regardless, we will find out soon enough, so keep your fingers crossed. Because the car is a full hybrid, owners can drive it in all-electric mode, leveraging a nickel-metal hybride battery pack that delivers power to the front wheels using an electrically controlled continuously variable transmission.

It’s a good thing Lexus is almost ready to launch this car. In a market that has been plagued by sales drops and consumer disinterest as of late, even the luxury manufacturers have to pull their weight to stay competitive. In fact, the luxury market had more of a need to employ fuel efficient technology; where do you think all the power came from? Gas-guzzling engines, of course. But hopefully we have seen the end of that era, and Lexus is contributing to our hopes.

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German cars have long been recognized as some of the best engineered and most luxurious cars in the world. Two manufacturers, BMW and Mercedes, rule the roost with offerings from Audi, Porsche, and even Volkswagen getting some attention. Let’s take a look at some current offerings from these Bavarian giants and see how they are impacting the auto industry.

BMW – Give BMW credit for moving outside of the box by building a plant in South Carolina. Opened in 1994, the Spartanburg, SC plant has produced the Z3 – now Z4 – roadster as well as the X5 SAV. Seeking to become more of a world player, BMW has also purchased controlling interest in other automakers including Rolls-Royce and Rover during the 1990s. Later, BMW sold off the Rover and MG portions of Rover, but has kept the Mini brand.

BMW vehicles are well represented in the US. Coupes, sedans, convertibles, roadsters, and SUVs make up the American fleet with new cars at various stages of development being prepared for release.

Mercedes Benz – As part of the Daimler Chrysler fold, Mercedes Benz has been producing high quality automobiles for over a century. In 1998, seeking to expand its reach, Daimler Chrysler [DCX] bought out the Chrysler Corporation. Names such as Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep, and Mopar became part of the DCX fold, although Plymouth was discontinued a few years later.

The Mercedes Benz name is synonymous with luxury vehicles and in the US the company is well represented by a host of sedans, coupes, convertibles, tall wagons, SUVs, roadsters, and other fine vehicles.

Owners of BMWs and Mercedes Benz do have some things in common: vehicle maintenance. As high end vehicles, the automakers are noted for equipping their cars with only the finest OEM parts. Well represented manufacturers used by both companies include: Bosch, Hella, Mahle, Textar, Brembo, Bilstein, Febi, SKF, and others. Most are German born and bred and are recognized the world over for producing the highest quality parts for auto manufacturers.

Replacement auto parts purchased through dealer parts departments are priced at a premium. When you take into consideration any tariffs, import fees, and third party mark ups, consumers can expect to pay a mint for each part. The growing internet wholesale market has been changing the paradigm lately as companies such as Car Parts Stuff are selling direct to consumers. The better online wholesalers have lowered costs significantly as overhead is low and they buy direct from leading manufacturers. This translates into real savings for you, the consumer.

When purchasing any parts for your luxury car, always determine that the parts you order meet or exceed OEM specifications. There are a lot of counterfeit parts on the market; shop wisely and you will get premium parts at low prices.

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German cars have long been recognized as some of the best engineered and most luxurious cars in the world. Two manufacturers, BMW and Mercedes, rule the roost with offerings from Audi, Porsche, and even Volkswagen getting some attention. Let’s take a look at some current offerings from these Bavarian giants and see how they are impacting the auto industry.

BMW – Give BMW credit for moving outside of the box by building a plant in South Carolina. Opened in 1994, the Spartanburg, SC plant has produced the Z3 – now Z4 – roadster as well as the X5 SAV. Seeking to become more of a world player, BMW has also purchased controlling interest in other automakers including Rolls-Royce and Rover during the 1990s. Later, BMW sold off the Rover and MG portions of Rover, but has kept the Mini brand.

BMW vehicles are well represented in the US. Coupes, sedans, convertibles, roadsters, and SUVs make up the American fleet with new cars at various stages of development being prepared for release.

Mercedes Benz – As part of the Daimler Chrysler fold, Mercedes Benz has been producing high quality automobiles for over a century. In 1998, seeking to expand its reach, Daimler Chrysler [DCX] bought out the Chrysler Corporation. Names such as Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep, and Mopar became part of the DCX fold, although Plymouth was discontinued a few years later.

The Mercedes Benz name is synonymous with luxury vehicles and in the US the company is well represented by a host of sedans, coupes, convertibles, tall wagons, SUVs, roadsters, and other fine vehicles.

Owners of BMWs and Mercedes Benz do have some things in common: vehicle maintenance. As high end vehicles, the automakers are noted for equipping their cars with only the finest OEM parts. Well represented manufacturers used by both companies include: Bosch, Hella, Mahle, Textar, Brembo, Bilstein, Febi, SKF, and others. Most are German born and bred and are recognized the world over for producing the highest quality parts for auto manufacturers.

Replacement auto parts purchased through dealer parts departments are priced at a premium. When you take into consideration any tariffs, import fees, and third party mark ups, consumers can expect to pay a mint for each part. The growing internet wholesale market has been changing the paradigm lately as companies such as Car Parts Stuff are selling direct to consumers. The better online wholesalers have lowered costs significantly as overhead is low and they buy direct from leading manufacturers. This translates into real savings for you, the consumer.

When purchasing any parts for your luxury car, always determine that the parts you order meet or exceed OEM specifications. There are a lot of counterfeit parts on the market; shop wisely and you will get premium parts at low prices.

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