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It didn't matter whether you needed the tenacious power to get where your adventurous spirit led you or wanted the personal power and perhaps prestige that came with it... hardcore off-road vehicles were once a very hot commodity. Operative word: Once. Now, these cars are seen more as part of a bygone era. The Hummer, as well as the Land Rover and even the Land Cruiser have all bid us adieu. And the Mercedes-Benz…

The all-new Jaguar XJ has been name the "2011 International Luxury Car of the Year," not a bad distinction to have, if you as us. The international car of the year jury, comprised of 12 nationally-recognized automotive journalists awarded Jaguar with this impressive title. Founded in 1997 at the North American International Auto Show, the ICOTY awards are known as the first-ever automotive awards to recognize new vehicles based on their emotional connection with the…

At last, Audi has announced the price of its drop-dead-gorgeous 2012 A7 five-door slated to hit showroom floors later this month. At just $59,250 it comes as a most pleasant surprise without any "sticker shock". In fact, the cost of the all-new Audi A7 is roughly $15,000 less than two of its closest competitors: the Panamera V-6 and CLS-Class.

As is evident by its name, the 2012 Audi A7 serves as a bridge…