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LUXURY CARS

Wnner: Lexus GS 450h (788 points) Second: Mercedes-Benz E350 (722 points) Third: Audi A6 TDi Ouattro (720 points) PRESTICE CARS Winner: Lexus lS 250 (735 points)

Second: Subaru Liberty 3.0R (720 points) Third: Honda Legend (713 points) TUXURY 4WD Winner: Lexus RX 350 Sport Luxury (75'1 points) Second: BfYW X5 (696 points) Third: Audi

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