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The Best Luxury Car Features

December 13th, 2011

The sensation and thrill of driving is perhaps unparalleled and incomparable to any other feeling known to mankind. Yes, it’s a bit exaggerated. But not all of us can afford the types of luxury and feature-bedazzled gadgets that come with luxury cars on the market. We do however, have the power to take out a car loan or even lease the car of our dreams for a more economic way of “owning” the most decked out car that we so desire.

With technology advances these days, gadgets and luxurious features in cars have imploded into the market. Luxury car manufacturers waste no time in implementing these new features into future designs. Read on to find out the best luxury car features.

We all have been guilty of multitasking while driving. Whether it be answering the phone, changing radio stations, eating a snack, or all of the above, it is apparent that driver distraction is an issue that must be addressed. Technologies are being developed to help drivers keep both hands on the steering wheel and their eyes fixated on the road while still being connected to electronics inside the vehicle. These may be accessed with the press of a convenient button on the steering wheel, or displayed on an LCD screen with control switches. Ease of access is key with this kind of technology. The LCD screen display allows the driver or passenger to personalize digital information that can be utilized via voice command or touch screen gestures.

Another great feature to keep your eyes peeled for involved blind spot intervention, a very handy tool that can even save you in fender bender situations and life threatening circumstances. Blind spot intervention features in new cars is an advanced safety feature that increases visibility through use of a camera in front of the rear view mirror. While the camera detects lane markers using radar, it senses the presence of other objects and cars near your proximity. As a warning light flashes, a sound is also audible, warning you that you’re close to other cars. At the last stage, braking may be automatically applied, guiding the driver back to the centre of the lane safely, and away from harm. » Read more: The Best Luxury Car Features

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Luxury Car Market Growing Rapidly

December 13th, 2011

The demand for luxury vehicles is rising in China and upcoming markets. Tata Motors Ltd., Jaguar Land Rover owner, reported an increase of 18% in its fourth-quarter profit.

The automaker, based in Mumbai, reported a net income increase from 22.3 billion rupees per year to 26.3 billion rupees, which equals $581 million.

Bloomberg compiled 19 analyst estimates, the average of which showed a 26.9 billion rupee profit.

The global surge in demand for luxury vehicles has prompted the need for Jaguar Land Rover waiting lists. To meet the need for cars in the U.S. and China, Volkswagen AG’s Audi division is hiring additional workers to expand production.

Tata Motors said in January that Jaguar sales in China rose about 50% last year, and Land Rover automobile sales more than doubled. Tata Motors sold over 26,000 cars in China, its third largest market. On its website, the company stated its plans to have over 100 Chinese dealerships by this year’s end.

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Walter Rossini, who resides over $355 million, or 250 million euros in an India equity fund in Milan at Aletti Gestielle SGR SpA, states that Tata Motors’ primary focus is their international business. He noted that the company is doing exceedingly well not only in the U.S. and Europe, but also in upcoming markets, such as China. He also stated that the business might experience some demand slowdown in trucks for India, due to the dramatic rise in financing costs. » Read more: Luxury Car Market Growing Rapidly

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