Aston Martin Revives Bespoke Lagonda Model

The historic nameplate is reintroduced, drawing inspiration from its 1976 predecessor

In 1976 Aston Martin introduced the William Towns-designed Lagonda, a cutting-edge automobile unlike anything the market had seen before. Now, nearly 40 years later, the British brand announces a return to the bespoke program with an entirely new super saloon intended to revive the historic Lagonda nameplate. Following in the footsteps of Aston Martin’s One-77, V12 Zagato and CC100 Speedster Concept projects, the new limited …

Test Drive: 2015 Lexus NX

This svelte new vehicle gets a beastly snout and moves with turbo or hybrid power

“It’s the next wave of luxury inspired by passion,” says Lexus’ Takeaki Kato, chief engineer of the all-new NX. Hallmarked by a gargantuan grille, the crossover was evidently designed not only to be safe, smart and eco-friendly, but also distinctive. Lexus had young, city-dwellers in mind when creating the NX, which arrives in two distinct versions: a NX 200t, with Lexus’s first ever turbo-charged gasoline …

Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz S550 Coupe and S63 AMG Coupe

Growling through Tuscany in the sculpted touring machines that are equal parts power and luxury

Designed for crossing continents at top speeds in high style, the Grand Tourer class of automobile is, in many ways, the true mark of a manufacturer’s ability. Hitting the optimal balance between a finely considered aesthetic, an interior that is suitable for long rides and a driving experience that lets you open up the car on straightaways while remaining nimble through winding roads is the …