What has been called the Super Bowl or World Series of automotive universe the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is ultimate automotive show where the most luxurious cars of the past and present make their appearance. The automobiles present on both the show field and the concept lawn cover more than 100 years of automotive style and technology.  This event is a time for some of the luxury brands to debut what they have been working on and wow the crowd.

“Inspired Performance” by Infiniti: Introducing the Infiniti JX Concept

The Infiniti JX Concept is a preview of Infiniti’s new 7-passenger, 3-row luxury crossover that will join the Infiniti lineup in spring 2012.  Beyond its exquisite exterior the Infiniti JX Concept is designed to excel in three areas where luxury crossover buyers put an emphasis – interior flexibility and roominess, safety, and innovative hospitality features.  According to Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, “the JX Concept shines as a fresh, bold alternative to the many flavors of vanilla currently dominating the three-row luxury crossover segment.”

A Sport Sedan with World-Class Luxury the all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350

 The all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350 combines bold, dynamic styling, precise handling, innovative technology, and a spacious interior.  The Lexus engineering team designed the new GS 350 to be both strong and agile with a more engaging driving experience, including a new aerodynamic body, a completely new platform with a wider stance and stiffer structure; and distinctive engine sound and exhaust notes; and better seat support. “We expect this car to occupy a key position both at the core of the Lexus brand and at the heart of the mid-luxury sedan segment,” says Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager.

Two New MINI Models: MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD and MINI Coupe

 The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is an exclusive special edition of the MINI Hardtop which has been produced in close collaboration with the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars design team. The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD brings a generous measure of automotive luxury and exclusivity to the MINI brand experience.

The first two-seater in MINI’s line-up the MINI Coupe is focused on delivering optimum performance. It’s the fastest accelerating MINI ever with stats of 0 to 60 in 6.1 seconds and has the highest top speed of 149 miles per hour.

Cadillac Ciel Concept Celebrates the Journey

The Cadillac Ciel Concept is an elegant, open-air grand-touring whose design is inspired by the natural beauty of the California coast.  The Ciel is a new expression of Cadillac’s historical grandeur, as well as a celebration of open-air motoring. According to Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac, “large, expressive luxury is innate to Cadillac and the Ciel recalls that heritage, while suggesting where the brand can go in the future.”