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BMW's X3 can post impressive lap times, but it does so only with some prodding. To be blunt, this was the first BMW I've ever driven where I felt slightly out of place on the racetrack. It's also the first BMW I've driven where the engine felt 'faster' than the chassis. That's not to say that the chassis was poor - on the contrary it was perfectly balanced and stiff, only…
Fisker Automotive signs a new engine sharing agreement with BMW. The maker of the recently launched Karma extended-range plug-in vehicle will make use of BMW's newest N20 2.0 liter four-cylinder TwinPower engine which will serve as on-board power generators for Fisker's Nina line of plug-in cars.
The Nina model starts production next year at a Delaware plant previously operated by General Motors. The Nina family will include a sedan, coupe and crossover…
BMW introduced the new X3 to the world's motoring press at an off road facility known as Painted Rock Farm a few days ago. The new X3 is considered an all-road, all-weather vehicle and what better way to determine whether or not it's still a BMW then to subject to twisty streets, gravel roads, and rutted tracks.
First impressions formed from the passenger seat on the drive from the Fulton County Airport to…
BMW announced that its 528i sedan will drop its current inline six-cylinder engine in favor of a twin-turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder for 2012. With 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, the 2.0-liter engine offers identical power and an additional 30 lb-ft of torque compared to the 3.0-liter engine in the outgoing 2012 BMW 528i. The new turbo-4 will be mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission only. BMW says the 2012 528i will…
The BMW X5 defines an expanding group of big, powerful SUVs that shine for their on-pavement agility and responsive acceleration, with an emphasis on safety, comfort and luxury appointments. It features BMW's xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system, and offers optional third-row seating that increases capacity to seven passengers.
The X5 is available in four trim levels: xDrive35i, xDrive35i Premium, xDrive35i Sport Activity and xDrive50i. The xDrive35i variants get a single-turbo 300-hp 3.0-liter inline…
Joining the expanded X3 line-up from this fall will be the BMW X5 and X6, which will also get an Exclusive Edition model and additional equipment options, new exterior colours and new sets of light alloy wheels to choose from.
According to the manufacturer, the latest additions to the range of optional equipment and the BMW Individual package will be introduced simultaneously for the BMW X5 and the BMW X6. For example, a new color…
Yesterday, was the official launch of the all-new and revolutionary BMW i3 and i8. The first vehicles to emerge under the i sub-brand were introduced to the world in front of journalist from around the world.
First i models will come to market starting in 2013 and bring with them a series of new technology and unique characteristics. With the BMW i3 and i8, the company places an emphasis on the use of CFRP, the…
Are electronic/hybrid cars catching on? Sure it has but probably not as fast as car manufacturers would like. Despite the promises that not only will it save you fuel but also create a cleaner environmental footprint, people are simply not buying into Electric Vehicles (EV), maybe the whole stigmata about electric/hybrid cars not being as fast/powerful as their fuel variants, which in part is true, although personally that would only matter if…
