Brabus B63-620 Widestar

What happens when you add the speed of Hermes to Merc's Hercules? You get the Brabus B63-620 Widestar. Automotive overkill in Mercedes' largest SUV package. Brabus has squeezed out 611 hp out of the GL63's 5.5L twin-turbo V8 that will get the car rolling from 0-62 in 4.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 174 mph. And they've even equipped the car with a "Coming Home" feature that brings down the noise of the engine when you head back to good ol' Pleasantville. Brabus

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2014 BMW X5

BMW unveils a the third generation of its brutish SUV, the 2014 X5. The car will come in three engine variants, a XDrive35d six-cylinder diesel, an inline-six Twin-Turbo sDrive35i/xDrive35i, and a xDrive50i model which sports a V8 engine with a Twin-Turbo system that will put out 450 hp, 479 lb-ft of torque, a 0-62 time of 5 seconds flat, and a limited top speed of 155 mph. Inside, the new X5 is spacious and roomier than the outgoing model and is chock full of hi-tech toys such as an improved version of their heads up display, a "SurroundView" 360-degree display, Night Vision with human and animal detection, optional Bang & Olufsen audio, and a big 10.25 control display to navigate through the company's iDrive system. BMW

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West Coast Defender

Scouring the the globe for vintage Defenders, West Coast Defender is a new company out of Los Angeles, CA who thoroughly restore Land Rover's gloriously boxy four-wheelers with all the modern essentials while staying true to the Defender DNA. Upgrades include stitched leather interiors, navigation, Bluetooth, premium sound systems, and LED front and rear light packages. The company currently offers the D90 two-door and D110 four-door in left or right hand drive with gas or diesel engines, soft or hard top roofs, and 5, 7, and 9 seat configurations. $95,000-$110,000, West Coast Defender

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Mercedes GLA Concept Video

Mercedes delivers a deeper look at the GLA Concept and its beginning to look like their most exciting SUV entry yet. If you didn't catch our last post, the company is in Shanghai this week to preview what's to come with the production GLA model, a compact crossover based on the new A-Class platform. Mercedes

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Mercedes GLA Concept

The new Mercedes GLA crossover concept has just surfaced and thankfully its not another R-Class. Based on the A-Class hatch, the sporty concept previews the production design of the upcoming crossover that will be joining its other siblings in the G-Series lineup. The concept will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged gas engine with 208 hp and 4Matic all-wheel drive. Mercedes

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BMW X4 Concept

The leaky faucet that brings us embargoed images of cars has struck again, this time with BMW's new crossover, the X4. The design shares a similar shape to its polarizing bigger brother, the X6, but is definitely a more refined and improved design. No specs or details just yet, but we'll be sure to update this as we hear more when it launches officially in Shanghai. Autoblog

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2014 Range Rover Sport

Longer and more brutish than the outgoing model, Land Rover's new 2014 Range Rover Sport definitely cements itself as the muscle car of the lineup. The new Sport is lighter and more agile than the previous model shaving off a total of 800lbs due to its new aluminum construction, giving the car improved efficiency and better handling and performance on the road. Two engine options will be available, a 3.0L V6 that puts out 340 hp and a 5.0L Supercharged V8 that produces 510 hp and can hit 60 mph in 5 seconds flat. And of course, it wouldn't deserve the Range Rover marque if it couldn't tackle the trail, the car will include their new fully automatic Terrain Response 2 system that detects road conditions such as snow, gravel, and sand and adjusts the engine, transmission, differential, and chassis accordingly. $63,495-$93,295, Land Rover

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Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6

Thought the new G65 AMG was the craziest G-Wagen Mercedes could come up with? Meet the street-legal G63 AMG 6x6. The 5.5L twin-turbo V8 sends 536 hp and and 560 lb-ft of torque to G's six wheels allowing you to have total on and off-road domination. Est £350,000

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Land Rover Electric Defender Research Vehicle

Don't get too excited. The iconic and gas devouring Defender is indeed getting a new electric brother, but don't expect this in showrooms anytime soon. Targeted for "specialist applications", the Electric Defender Research Vehicle swaps out the diesel engine for a 70kw (94 hp) electric motor coupled up with a 300 volt lithium-ion battery that should power the car for a range of up to 50 miles. The car also maintains the four-wheel drive system and receives a tweaked version the company's Terrain Response system. Land Rover

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2013 Range Rover Autobiography

Autobiography is to put it simply, the ultimate Range Rover. For 2013 they've taken their ultimate edition even further with a chrome plated front grill, 21 inch wheels standard (optional 22'' pictured above), a 510 hp Supercharged V8, and the option of 22 additional colors that you can only get in this edition. When it comes to amenities the car has a laundry list to drool over from the full-size panoramic roof to the 20 way adjustable seats and the incredible and exclusive 825 watt audio system by British hi-fi brand, Meridian. The 2013 Autobiography starts at $130,950. Land Rover

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