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BMW's iDrive to be replaced as early as September 2008 My discussion board buddy and internet legend in BMW circles anyway JSpira has some interesting information on the replacement for BMW's iDrive which, he reports, may be in September build 3 series as well as 1, 5, 6 and the new 7 when it debuts.X5s and X6s will get it next March.The new system dubbed CIC or Car Infotainment Computer boasts a 40Gb hard drive, a USB port and a hi-res 1280x480 display.As a long-time sufferer of iDrive on 2 cars, all I can say is that anything will be an... Article added: 2008-05-28 08:53:49 Article Views Rating: 254
CAR claims BMW M1 destined for production Click above for a high-res gallery of the BMW M1 Hommage concept.The July issue of CAR magazine features an exclusive interview with BMW board member Herbert Diess in which the exec reveals that the M1 Hommage concept is destined for production. Diess says, "We have the know-how, we have the right engine, we even have the infrastructure to build such a car," but CAR doesn't divulge too many secrets online they are, after all, in the business of selling dead trees. The Brit pub gives up a few teasers... Article added: 2008-05-28 08:53:40 Article Views Rating: 193
Is BMW Making an Electric Car? Gasoline prices go higher and car manufacturers are working hard to invent alternative fuel for their vehicles and also to create the new autos which will use something absolutely different from gasoline. We have already mentioned about alternative diesel version, which is produced from vegetables. Hydrogen vehicles were offered as a solution for gas crisis. This sounds like a really good idea, since we have endless supplies for hydrogen on Earth, but the experts say there will be decades till hydrogen... Article added: 2008-05-28 08:53:34 Article Views Rating: 194
BMW 3-series future design concept We’re used to seeing concept design studies for exotics like Ferrari and Lamborghini, and even a Corvette every now and then, but it’s not often that we come across designs for more mundane models such as the BMW 3-series sedan. The design seen here is the creation of Coventry design school graduate Benedetto Bordone and previews a possible future design direction for the BMW brand.The design features its own unique complex surface language and was created by Bordone as a realistic direction for BMW... Article added: 2008-05-26 14:49:21 Article Views Rating: 168
BMW X6 xDrive 50i Road Test Nothing unexpected really, the article basically praises the cars ability to defy physics while questioning the necessity of it. I'm only posting it because the performance is better than anyone thought. 0-60 4.8 seconds1/4 mile 13.4 seconds @ 102.8mphskidpad 0.90gslalom 64.9mph60-0 116ftLove it or hate it I'll let everyone draw their own conclusions. Performance-wise though, it compares favorably with all the vehicles BMW intended the car to compete with in the same pricerange ML63 AMG, Cayenne... Article added: 2008-05-26 14:49:20 Article Views Rating: 222
BMW 3-series design study We’re used to seeing concept design studies for exotics like Ferrari and Lamborghini, and even a Corvette every now and then, but it’s not often that we come across designs for more mundane models such as the BMW 3-series sedan. The design seen here is the creation of Coventry design school graduate Benedetto Bordone and previews a possible future design direction for the BMW brand. The design features its own unique complex surface language and was created by Bordone as a realistic direction for... Article added: 2008-05-26 14:49:07 Article Views Rating: 199
MotorTrend Comparison: BMW 550i, Jaguar XF SC, Lexus GS 460, and the Mercedes-Benz E550 MotorTrend has finally published their much anticipated comparison test between the BMW 550i, Jaguar XF SC, Lexus GS 460, and the Mercedes-Benz E550. Follow the link for details.[source] Article added: 2008-05-20 06:36:29 Article Views Rating: 220
We say BMW, you say... So here we have the kind of real-time social engagement that the Internet originally promised us. A site called Brandtag allows you to enter a 1-word attribute for a brand -- like "quattro" for Audi -- and then creates a page with the popularity of any brand identifier denoted by its size on the page relative to every other tag used, i.e. a tag cloud. For instance, one of the biggest words on the Ferrari page is "red," while one of the many smallest words is "viagra." Generic descriptors seem to take... Article added: 2008-05-20 06:36:25 Article Views Rating: 180
Does The 911 Cabriolet Still RULE In Summer 2008? Or Is The New BMW M3 Cab The NEW King? For so many years, the Porsche 911 Cabriolet has been the icon of sporty convertibles.But this summer, for the first time there is a REAL challenger.The new BMW M3 Convertible.I caught my first glimpse of one in a dealer this weekend see photos.Whoa Nelly!Shhweeet!!!And it is not only sexy, it has the numbers and features to back it up.Let's list where the new M3 gives the 911 Cab a beat down...1. Tests show it BEAT the 911 Carrera S on the ring2. It has fully retractable convertible hardtop3... Article added: 2008-05-19 11:19:50 Article Views Rating: 149
BMW testing cars with solar panels As manufacturers seek ways to create more efficient cars without compromising power or driveability, eyes are increasingly turning to new technologies and ideas. BMW is looking to electricity generated by exhaust gas heat and solar power to take the electrical load off the engine and thereby improve efficiency and reduce emissions.In fact, BMW has found that re-purposing the otherwise wasted exhaust heat to power a thermoelectric generator generating up to 1kW could be used to reduce real-world fuel... Article added: 2008-05-16 07:20:17 Article Views Rating: 174 |
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