Turns out the Toyota Sequoia can get glammed up if it wants. Although it's far from the prettiest sport/ute out there, the 2011 Toyota Sequoia Platinum is at the beck and call of consumers looking for an upscale alternative in the full-size SUV market (a field that has long been a domestic specialty).

We'd posit the hypothetical flannel-wearing lumberjack enjoys the simpler things in life. But for $17,150 over the base SR5, Toyota will throw in an all-inclusive Platinum package that should satiate any wood-splitting feller with more discriminating taste. Opt for the stout Multi Mode (part-time) four-wheel drive system for another $3225 and you get our Silver Sky Metallic, $61,380 Sequoia Platinum (includes $975 destination charge) test vehicle.




Download First Drive: 2011 Toyota Sequoia Platinum

Limited top speed of 375 km/h (233 mph)

Zenvo and Red Sea Distribution (exclusive North American Distributor of Zenvo) have teamed up to create a limited edition ST-1 for the United States.

Dubbed the 50S, the exclusive model features magnesium wheels, monogrammed seats, an individually numbered plaque and a complimentary Aspen watch that has a retail value of $49,000 (?34,125).



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Reports have come in that Mercedes-Benz is planning to further extend its SUV line-up with a BMW X6 competitor called the GLS. This is according to sources within Mercedes and not yet confirmed publicly.

2014 is the scheduled for launch year for the new four-seater SUV which will share the same uni-body platform that underpins the third-generation M-class and the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Download Mercedes-Benz Extending SUV Line-Up with a GLS

Minor tweaks, aggressive results

Bentley has released a new range of Mulliner styling accessories for the Continental GT.

Download Bentley Continental GT gets the Mulliner styling treatment

The worst weekend ever?

The Indian population is booming, so the government is looking for creative ways to reduce the birth rate. As such, health officials in Rajasthan have created a bizarre contest which gives sterilization patients a chance to win TVs, motorcycles and a Tata Nano.



Download Would you get neutered for a Nano?

Larger, lighter and more powerful

Our spies have caught the 2013 Porsche Cayman on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

The prototype is heavily camouflaged, but we can see the model will have an evolutionary design that is instantly recognizable. While the front end looks similar to recent 911 prototypes, sources have indicated the Boxster and Cayman will be distinguished by unique lighting units and a steeper windscreen. Additionally, the redesigned Cayman adopts door-mounted mirrors, a larger rear window and a new side air intake.

Download 2013 Porsche Cayman spied at the Nürburgring

After reporting the latest details yesterday, first photos of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe have surfaced.

Download Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Coupe photos surface

Despite diminished volumes from an earthquake earlier this year, Toyota anticipates better Prius sales figures vs. 2010.

Toyota made the surprise announcement today that the company expects to beat 2010 sales figures of the Toyota Prius. The news surprised analysts as the automaker barely has a one day supply of Prius models at dealerships.


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A trip south to downtown San Diego from our Los Angeles headquarters is just over 120 miles. Or in Nissan Juke terms (with yours truly behind the wheel), that's around three-quarters of a tank down the notoriously traffic-clogged Interstate 5 highway.


Download Long Term Update 1: 2011 Nissan Juke

The Mercedes-Benz GT5 Driving Challenge took the world’s best GT5 drivers and tested them on a real track,. Of the 15 competitors, only one would win a real SLS AMG to take home. The lucky winner of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is 24 year old student Marco Calvo from Spain.

Download Mercedes GT5 Competition Presents Winner With an SLS AMG