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side quarter view of the 2018 Land Rover Velar

What’s New on the 2018 Land Rover Velar?

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is an elegant, all-new model slated to slot in between the Land Rover Range Rover and the Range Rover Sport. With gorgeous lean lines and technology that will blow your mind, this model promises to make Land Rover luxury, all-terrain vehicles even more attractive. While we don’t always have a selection of Land Rover vehicles in our pre-owned luxury inventory here at Certified Autoplex in the DFW area, we thought we would share a few informative 2018 Range Rover Velar review videos that highlight some of the attractive technology and features on this model.  Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Jeep Cherokee side view

Compare the 2017 Jeep Cherokee and the 2017 Range Rover Evoque

Generally speaking, if a driver is wanting affordable off-road confidence, he or she would opt for a Jeep crossover, while those in the market for a luxury model would opt for the go-anyway sensibilities of a Land Rover. However, in recent years, the Jeep brand has been pushing the envelop on the standard and available luxuries they offer on their go-anywhere vehicles. In this 2017 Jeep Cherokee vs 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque comparison, we are going to look at two compact crossovers so you can see the advantages and disadvantages of both. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of the 2018 Maserati Ghibli Nerissimo

The Maserati Ghibli Nerissimo is Black and Bold

Every Maserati, whether a classic model, one just hitting new vehicle showrooms, or a pre-owned Maserati vehicle, is worth looking at. However, sometimes a model is so far outside the norm that it deserves, well, its own post! That’s what we think about the Maserati Ghibli Nerissimo. Unveiled this spring at the New York International Auto Show, this model features a bold black look with traditional premium Maserati engineering and performance. Learn some fast facts about the 2017 Maserati Ghibli Nerissimo special edition, and view our image galley, below.

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100,000th Maserati vehicle

Maserati Displays 100,000th Vehicle Sold at Auto Show

The elite Maserati brand has been a premier name in powerful luxury vehicles for more than a century. This year in April the brand celebrated the delivery of its 100,000th car at the Shanghai Auto Show. The 100,000th Maserati vehicle was a 2017 Maserati Quattroporte GranSport sedan in solid white with tan upholstery. It is powered by a 3.0-liter Twin Turbo V-6 engine that cranks out 350 horsepower and 500 Nm (which translates to about 368.78 pound-feet of torque). The 100,000th Maserati was on display at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, but it was far from the only vehicle available for viewing. Explore Maserati at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show below. Read the rest of this entry >>

front quarter view of the 2018 BMW M5

Don’t Read It, Feel It: BMW M5 Driving Videos

We’ve recently written about the attractive driving enhancements that will be coming out on the 2018 BMW M5. However, just writing about the faultless handling and premium performance of a vehicle isn’t nearly enough. To get a true, visceral understanding of what goes on under the hood and in the driver’s cockpit of one of these performance-optimized cars, you really need to see it and feel the power. In the BMW M5 race track driving video below, we are opening up a window into the wold of the BMW M5  so you can get a real appreciation for the power that this new BMW model represents. Read the rest of this entry >>

front quarter view of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

New VW Atlas Commercial Is About Family and Traveling America

Sometimes a video grabs you by the heartstrings and pulls. With the new commercial for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, which shows a family traveling across the country in the seven-passenger Atlas, there is plenty of need for tissues. Any the song in this commercial is also designed to hit all the right emotional tones. What is the song in the new 2018 VW Atlas commercial? Watch the video and learn more below. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Honda Civic Type R side view

Check Out The Honda Civic Type R Record-Breaking Lap Time

Honda vehicles and their luxury Acura counterparts are known for family-friendly vehicles, excellent safety features, fuel efficiency and quality. But now, with the 2017 Honda Civic Type R, you can add premium performance to that list. This model recently broke a record on the famous Nürburgring track with a lap of just 7 minutes and 43.8 seconds. This makes its the fastest front-wheel drive production car in the world. From the engine to the aerodynamic design, this elite model promises to turn heads. Check out the 2017 Honda Civic Type R Nürburgring Lap Time video below.

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driving a car

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! What does that mean?

Distracted driving is dangerous. While it may not seem that way when that VERY IMPORTANT  text or call comes in, it can really cause serious injury. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 1,161 people are injured per day because of a distracted driver. That’s a lot of accidents. While some car companies are working on driver assistance technology that will be able to minimize the impact of distracted driving (both literally and figuratively) we aren’t there yet. The only real way to prevent car accidents is to to increase driver alertness. What are they saying on social media about Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2017? Check out our top picks below. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV front quarter view

New Alfa Romeo SUV Delivers Premium Power

Alfa Romeo (the luxury branch of the Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles consortium), isn’t a very common brand in the United States, and we don’t have any in our pre-owned luxury inventory at this time. However, the brand is making a push into the US market, and what better way to make an impact in sales here than to also release the first-ever Alfa Romeo SUV? The 2018 Stelvio will join the Alfa Romeo lineup in three trim levels. Keep reading to learn more about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV debut and features.

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front quarter view of the Mercedes-AMG GT Concept

Mercedes-AMG GT Concept Is Bold and Beautiful

Mercedes-Benz, and especially Mercedes-Benz AMG, have always been know for bold, beautiful and powerful vehicle with unstoppable engineering. From the pre-owned Mercedes-Benz models in our inventory to the latest releases, Mercedes-Benz shines. Which means that the new Mercedes-AMG GT Concept promises to wow drivers. We already have our jaws dropping from its sleek lines, but this model also benefits from the fuel efficiency of light hybridization and practical trunk space.. While this is just a concept vehicle now, production models are anticipated. Keep reading for fast facts about the Mercedes-AMG GT Concept. Read the rest of this entry >>