Luxury Electric Cars: The Volvo C30 Spied

Volvo C30 electric car

Volvo C30 electric luxury car

When I think of luxury brands, Volvo does not come to mind.  Yet the Swedish carmaker has unveiled the electric-powered C30 coupe, set for a 2014 release date.  The Volvo C30 electric coupe is poised to compete with other luxury hybrid cars in its class, and is right up there with the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. I am sure this vehicle will be added to a fleet of Los Angeles luxury rental cars because of its green technology.

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Two Exotic Car Dealerships to Open in Sync in Palo Alto

McLaren MP4-12C

McLaren MP4-12C

Not one, but two separate luxury car dealerships are set to rev things up in Palo Alto, California.  Yes, both a McLaren dealership and a Fisker dealership will be rolling out the red carpet for luxury car and exotic rental car customers on the illustrious west coast. 

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Top 5 Most Oddly Matched Celeb Luxury Cars and Owners

While some luxury cars and exotic car rentals appear almost like the perfect accessory to celebrities, there are some celebs out there that prefer to protrude.  And by protrude I mean standout. 

Here are the top 5 luxury car /celebrity mismatches out there!

1.  Justin Timberlake’s Jeep Wrangler
2.  George Clooney’s Tango 600 electric car
3.  Jeremy Piven’s Ford Bronco
4.  Fergie’s H2
5.  5 celebrities who own and drive the eco-trendy Prius (to be named below)

Justin Timberlake Jeep Wrangler

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80 Percent of Luxury Cars to Become Hybrids?

JLR Luxury Cars

According to the bosses of Jaguar-Land Rover, a projected 8 out of 10 luxury vehicles will become hybrids over the next decade.  Dr. Ralph Speth, JLR’s CEO, confirmed this theory in a story called ‘What Car’. 

Presently, luxury hybrid technology and electric car efforts are creeping along, slowly and to a market that is a bit timid to invest.  I feel that the future will hold a larger amount of luxury hybrid cars, electric cars and even electric luxury rental cars, but think that it may take a bit longer than ten years.   

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Wirelessly Recharged Rolls-Royce Luxury Car Concept Has Wires Crossing

HaloIPT Rolls-Royce Luxury Electric Car

It is a merging of minds in the interest of the greater good…and by good I mean luxury car wireless charging technology.  The HaloIPT is set to supply its revolutionary induction charging technology for the 102EX experimental electric vehicle developed by Rolls-Royce.  This is certainly exciting news, possibly placing Rolls in the technology lead when it comes to luxury hybrid cars and innovation! It could also be a game changer for Rolls Royce rental cars and exotic rental car companies that purchase them. 

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BMW i3 – The MegaCity Luxury Hybrid Evolves

BMW i3 Concept Luxury Hybrid

Previously I shared new information about the all-new BMWi series, and as promised here is further information about the BMW i3 (next will be the BMW i8).  The BMW i3 is a luxury hybrid, previously known as the MegaCity electric BMW (follow link for more info on MegaCity concept).

BMW Efficient Dynamics Vision

*BMW Efficient Dynamics vision

The BMW i3 is a shiny example of what is called ‘purpose design’, meaning it is not an adaption of something already in existence, but an entirely new luxury car concept.  BMW has remained relatively mum on exact engine specs thus far, focusing instead on the collective “i” brand, but a few need-to-know details have been leaked. I am sure this will make an incredible addition to a fleet of BMW rental cars.

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BMW i8 Plug-in Luxury Hybrid Electrifies

BMW i8 Plug-in Luxury Hybrid

The new BMW i sub-brand is creating quite the current…of both electricity and attention!  The BMW i brand consists of two models thus far, the BMW i3 covered previously, and the i8.  The BMW i8 is a plug-in luxury hybrid providing the efficiency of an electric vehicle paired with impressive fuel efficiency, both without sacrificing the sports car-esqe performance that BMW fans desire. I am sure Leonardo Dicaprio is ready to trade in his Prius for this hybrid.  This BMW hybrid is sure to be added to a fleet of Los Angeles luxury rental cars

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The Lexus CT 200h Luxury Hybrid–Radically Different

Lexus CT 200h Luxury Hybrid Car

The bold and unique luxury hybrid from Lexus is zooming across headlines.  This luxury hybrid car is aerodynamic, luxuriously appointed inside, and yes, environmentally conscious! 

In fact, the Lexus CT 200h hybrid is the most fuel-efficient luxury hybrid car available with a 42 MPG rating, while keeping all creature comforts elegantly intact.  Amenities of this Lexus hybrid include XM Radio, top-notch sound system, and the feel of a racecar cockpit laden with conveniences and drenched in luxury.  It is truly the sports car experience, similar to an exotic sports car rental Miami…at least on the inside.

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BMW Launches Techy, Green, Sub-Brand & Venture Fund-Meet BMW i

BMW i Brand

BMW, one of our favorite luxury and exotic rental car brands, is introducing a new sub-brand that is geared toward a sustainable and greener future.  This green sub-brand is also driving venture capital funds.

Dubbed ‘BMW i’, the sub-brand has been designed to integrate the concepts of luxury and sustainability, an endeavor many luxury auto brands are working toward currently.  The slogan “Born electric” will be attached to BMW i, and it will feature BMW concepts, alternative drive trains, electric BMWs and BMW hybrids that have been in the works since 2007.

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Who Is Ready To Fly?

It’s A Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Jetlev

Here at the Chicago branch of Imagine Lifestyles, we usually refer to flying as getting behind the wheel of one of our exotic sports car rentals and cruising down Lake Shore Drive 10-15 mph over the speed limit.  However, after a recent discovery, we hope to soon be actually flying over Lake Michigan.  Unfortunately, we are not purchasing any new luxury charter planes or helicopters but we are hoping to get our hands on a Jetlev as soon as possible. 

JetLev

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