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BMW 335d and X5 Diesel to be launched in mid October We have just received official confirmation that the most awaited BMW 3 series diesel and the X5d will be available to us in the States in mid October. The BMW 335d and the X5 xDrive35d are getting BMW's dual turbocharged 3.0L inline six diesel starting this fall. The 265-hp, 425-lb.ft. torque monster will make these vehicles among the most fuel-efficient and best performing vehicles in their class.So, for those of you waiting to take advantage of the diesel torque, the wait is almost over and soon... Article added: 2008-04-22 04:41:19 Article Views Rating: 330
BMW 335d and X5d pricing announced BMW has just announced the pricing for the BMW 335d and the X5 xDrive35d: * BMW 335d - $44,725 * BMW X5d -$52,025All prices include shipping and handling.[source] Article added: 2008-11-12 12:48:19 Article Views Rating: 163
BMW 520d beats Prius in gas mileage Readers of London's Sunday Times kept telling the auto reporters that the official mileage numbers for the Prius were overstated by about 15 imperial mpg. Intrigued, the Times decided to test things out by running a Prius against a BMW 520d with regenerative braking from London to Geneva, a 460-mile trip. Then they added 100 miles of urban running to give the Prius a chance to recover ground on its proper turf. The verdict: the conventional diesel with Efficient Dynamics beat the full hybrid by 2.2... Article added: 2008-03-24 07:43:26 Article Views Rating: 200
BMW 550i to be replaced with 400-hp 555i Excluding the BMW M5, the 550i is currently the range-topper in the BMW 5-Series lineup. According to the guys over at BimmerFile, BMW began the process of trademarking the 555i badge last summer. Supposedly that nameplate will replace the 550i and the 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 from the BMW X6 xDrive50i will find its way under the hood of the new 5-Series.Internally known as the N63, the engine produces 400-hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. We don’t expect the change to happen until the...[source] Article added: 2008-04-23 06:16:48 Article Views Rating: 178
BMW 550i vs Jaguar XF SV8 vs Lexus GS450h vs Mercedes-Benz E500 (E550) 1st Place: Mercedes E500The Mercedes V8 is refined, torquey and always eager to perform. At high speeds the Mercedes V8 is quieter than the screaming Lexus V6. The E-Class has outstanding comfort ratings and performs well in driving dynamics and has top ratings in having the car drive straight without the driver touching the steering wheel like the Lexus. The seats don't offer enough side support though. The fuel consumption of 13.3 liters per 100 km is acceptable given the sporty driving style the car... Article added: 2008-04-14 17:41:38 Article Views Rating: 169
BMW And German Brands Worry Openly About the Biggest Crisis Since WWII More than 1.5 million workers in Germany depend on the automobile industry for their jobs. But that industry is now facing one of its worst crises ever. Respected giants BMW and Mercedes are particularly exposed as sales plummet. It was time for Martin Winterkorn to relax. The exhausted chairman of the VW Group was sitting in a leather seat on the company jet, coming from a conference in Berlin where he warned attendees of the consequences of the financial crisis. It had been a long day. It was 9... Article added: 2008-11-29 08:01:16 Article Views Rating: 184
BMW and Mercedes in China How many things do you have which are made in China? Is it easier to find something made in China or in U.S.? Almost every store and almost every department is the store has 90% of goods made in China. Are we making China rich? Probably so. At least the car market shows the demand on luxury autos in the country grew immensely. Last year the car manufacturers sold more than 30% more autos than they did the years before. The main German brands are happy their sales are so high in China. BMW is reporting... Article added: 2008-07-21 08:44:33 Article Views Rating: 205
BMW and Mercedes talk to Magna about Mila The Magna MILA Alpin concept car shown in Geneva has gotten the attention of both Mercedes and BMW. The button-cute 4-wheeler rode on a flexible platform, could utilize a variety of fuel sources, climb 45-degree angles, and get up to 120 mph. Those capabilities, and the ability to be easily rebodied and cost-effectively manufactured, have the two premium brands looking at ways to bolster their lineups and enviro-credentials.Mercedes is known to be working on developing a 4-wheel-drive A-Class sedan... Article added: 2008-04-13 17:14:11 Article Views Rating: 167
BMW Announces Price Increases For 2009 December 22, 2008…BMW of North America, LLC announced today an average price increase of 0.7 percent for BMW vehicles sold in the U.S. effective January 1, 2009. This action is driven by the ongoing structural and economical changes in the market place. It will ensure revenue generation for the company’s U.S. operations and help to protect the quality of business.Pricing for the new Advanced Diesel vehicles remain unchanged. The all new 335d and X5 xDrive35d were launched recently and have... Article added: 2008-12-24 05:44:22 Article Views Rating: 251
BMW announces that M3 Coupe sales doubled The Jury is back. The Verdict is in. The BMW M3 Coupe is guilty of stealing more hearts than any other BMW M car before it, with almost twice as many customers opting for the new generation high-revving V8 powered car as its predecessor. The sales results speak for themselves. In its first six months of sales, the previous, and highly lauded E46 generation M3 Coupe Voted MOTOR Magazine Performance Car of the Year on debut, powered by the 3.2-litre straight six-engine, was acquired by 132 fans. In the... Article added: 2008-04-18 04:24:11 Article Views Rating: 198 |
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