Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts
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Monday, January 30, 2012

2013 BMW M6 owns a pretty high endurance

Nurburgring - High Acceleration High is one of the merging machine used in the M5 with a seven-speed DCT. Thus was launched by autoevolution, Monday (30/01/2012).

Furthermore, the data obtained from the BMW test results at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife, Germany. In testing, not only the acceleration of the test, but also car endurance tested by doing laps in the first few laps that must be conquered.

The result is also quite satisfactory, M6 2013 also owns a pretty high endurance.

Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) had leaked pictures of the new generation cars, the BMW M6 2013. The latest generation is scheduled to make his debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2012.

However, there are different with the latest generation of the M6. BMW claims acceleration is much higher than the previous generation, equivalent to the generation M5 Coupe. M6 is equipped with 4.4-liter turbocharged engine V8 that can give off power to 560 hp.

In addition, this car can accelerate from 0-100 km / h (62 mph) in just 4.4 seconds, 0200 km / h (124 mph) in 13.0 seconds and can reach a top speed of around 305 km / h (190 mph).

Thursday, January 26, 2012

2013 BMW X6's more sophisticated in spring 2012

Section of fog lights and is decorated around the trunks of a redesigned grille. In the segment, BMW X6 became the first car to adopt the adaptive LED headlamps. Taillight underwent a redesign, with LED technology.

BMW X6 will be offered with a choice of 2 colors of non-metallic and 8 metallic (including Marrakech Brown metallic, Orion Silver metallic and Midnight Blue metallic). Volume of luggage still reach 570-1450 liters.

X6 2013 will rely on two petrol engines and two diesel engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology. Two petrol engines BMW X6 xDrive50i V8 produces 407 hp and 6-cylinder BMW X6 xDrive35i burst the 306 hp.

Two diesel engines adopted 6-cylinder BMW X6 xDrive40d and the BMW X6 xDrive30d. Each power throw 306 hp and 245 hp.

Performance prepared BMW M BMW X6 BMW Automobile M50d with 381 hp power. While the BMW X6M will provide power 555 hp.

Lane Departure Warning, Active Steering, Speed Limit Info, Side View and Rear View Camera with Top View, will be installed in certain variants of the X6 2013.

BMW X6 2013 is introduced. 2013 BMW X6 will be available in spring 2012. Sports Activity Coupé refreshed.

four diesel BMW M models will be revealed

MUNICH - The data is more complete specification of the four diesel BMW M models will be revealed during the event the Geneva Motor Show which will take place next March.

BMW Manufacturing plans to strengthen the M series with diesel engines. The issue of BMW M will use a diesel engine is already crowded moot point since over a year. Similarly, as reported by autoblog, Thursday (01/26/2012).

Not just one unit that will be embedded diesel engine but four units at once. Each will be powered four-wheel drive system (all-wheel drive) and a growing issue machines used type 3.0L turbocharged inline six. And reportedly there is no one model that will be marketed in the United States.

Four models of BMW M in question is M550d xDrive sedan, touring M550d xDrive, the X5 M50d and X6 M50d. Each 3.0L inline six diesel engine common-rail with turbo will be developed exclusively by M Performance. Power to be generated to achieve 376 hp at 4000 rpm and 545 rounds lb.ft at 2000-3000 rpm range.

Each model will be equipped with a system of eight-speed automatic transmission and xDrive AWD standard. With specs like this M550d sedan accelerates from zero to 100 KMH just 4.6 seconds. While touring M550d clocked 4.9 seconds. While the X5 and X6 M50d M50d respectively recorded in 5.4 and 5.3 seconds.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Official recall against 88,911 units Mini Cooper

Munich, - From the results of the investigation reveal any damage to the electrical system in the cooling circuit with the result that the heat of the turbocharger components to cause a fire. In addition to these problems, faulty coolant pump also detected a number of 81 units spread all over the world.

Models are identified production 2007 to 2011 with the Cooper S variant (2007-2011), Cooper Clubman (2008-2011), Cooper S Convertible and some other additional variants produced November 2006 to January 2011. Withdrawals for these improvements began in February and performed for free.

BMW Group as a manufacturer of Mini parent working with the National Institute for Occupational Safety Road-highway (NHTSA) improvement campaign ("recall") against the model of Mini Cooper, which amounted to 88,911 units. This step as a follow-up results of the investigation by the agency after a case of fire. Followed by the entry of 12 new reports with the same case.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

X6 model produced by BMW will compete Range Rover Evoque and Porsche Cajun

The car designed to stem the steps Porsche Cajun and Range Rover Evoque , reportedly will be launched in 2014 with a choice of four and six cylinder engines. His style will be strongly influenced by the X6 model, while the dimension is estimated to have 4.65 meters long.




BMW announced plans to invest U.S. $ 900 million in their factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina to produce new species are named by BMW X4 crossover.



Although the BMW refusing to release details about the new model, but it seems, X4 X3 platform will be made based on who happens to be made at the plant.

BMW and MINI's more confident to launch more products this year

There are nine new models and three engine variants the new BMW as well as four new models and four Special Edition MINI is going to greet customers by 2012 '

measures include a variety of new models was undertaken to continue the trend of sales growth above 25% was achieved for three consecutive years since 2009.

Unfortunately, BMW has not been willing to reveal models in detail that will be carried off BMW this year. But BMW make sure, there are five variants of the Series 5 which will be introduced namely the BMW 520i, BMW 528i Business, Executive BMW 528i, BMW 535i, and one diesel-engined models of the BMW 520d.
BMW and MINI's more confident to launch more products this year

In SUV segment, BMW will market the three variants of the BMW X1 compact SUV Bussines sDrive18i, BMW X1 sDrive18i Executive, and the BMW X1 sDrive20d.

In the sports car segment, BMW will be bringing the BMW Z4 sDrive20i and the BMW Z4 sDrive35i. Another model comes from the Series 1, Series 6, X5, and also some other variants. "Details? Just wait,".

Meanwhile, the MINI will come with four models of the MINI Countryman, MINI Coupe, the MINI Roadster, which will be launched in the first quarter of 2012. Countryman and MINI John Cooper Works will be present in the second half of 2012.

In addition, there are four MINI Special Editions with a limited number worldwide who will also attend.

Thus, BMW's preparing a total of 17 new BMW and MINI models to be launched during the year 2012. What?

Friday, January 20, 2012

MINI Bayswater and MINI Baker Street will be sold in May 2012

The name is taken from Baker Street road founder William Baker in the 18th century. Baker Street is inspired from the residence of Sherlock Holmes, detective fiction, at 221B Baker Street. Baker Street is an elite area in the city of London.

Ahead of 2012 Olympics in London, introduced two special edition MINI. MINI Bayswater and MINI Baker Street will be sold in May 2012.

Baker Street is the embodiment of a trend-setter and a young fresh innovative style MINI style. Baker Street will be produced in a limited period.

Baker Street will be sold throughout the world. This car can be ordered in clothing MINI One, MINI Cooper, MINI One D and MINI Cooper D.

Exterior and interior car gets a touch back. It features can be seen from the roof berkelir gray metallic, two lines forming a V on the bonnet, alloy wheels 16 "with a glossy black lid and black side mirrors.

Refresher cabin include leather upholstery and an exclusive interior surfaces to create an atmosphere of light. Surface colored upholstery Cross Check Rooftop Grey adopt bright diamond pattern. Cross Check Rooftop Grey color used untukpermukaan cockpit and door decorations. And there are still some more refreshment.

Baker Street is available in several options MINI One engine (98 hp), MINI Cooper (122 hp), MINI One D (90 hp) and MINI Cooper D (112 hp).

Thursday, January 19, 2012

3 model made by BMW of this years, A25 AMG, CLC25 Coupe and GLC25 baby SUV




Stuttgart - With the A25, meaning this year Mercedes launched 3 models besides hardness of CLC25 Coupe hatchback and baby SUV, GLC25. While B25 has not been produced since the test results are less satisfactory.

In the midst of preparation for the launch of the A-Class in spring 2012, Mercedes-Benz is also preparing a variant hardness, A25 AMG arable results.

To display the figure and character of sport, AMG complete with aerokit A25. A few knick-knacks add-on (patch) is installed in the front-rear bumper plus side skirts, and spoilers up.

To improve this car-used engine 4 cylinder, inline, 2.0-liter turbo is capable of removing multiple 340 PS maximum power. Power is adequate to serve the performance of the Focus RS and Golf R - will be the main rivals - each powered 351 PS and 270 PS.

To distribute power to the wheels, to use 7-speed transmission with double clutch technology. AMG also complement this compact car with traction control VC from Haldex.

James Bond's cars will be displayed for you in UK








Hampshire, - exhibition displaying various cars that are used for the James Bond film is open to the public starting January 17, 2012 with ticket prices £ 10 per person, children pay half.

James Bond - Ian Fleming character essay - known by its action in addition to combating crime and beautiful women, these flamboyant British also had types of sophisticated and luxurious cars.

Well, tomorrow's cars - totaling about 50 units - used by James Bond in films made in the 1960s such as "Dr. No" to "Quantum of Solace, collected in one right. That's what happens in the exhibition titled" Bond In Motion "at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire, England. celebration was held to commemorate the golden years (50 years) James Bond entry on the silver screen.

At the opening of the exhibition, some of the stars "James Bond" was also present, namely Britt Ekland, Eunice Gayson and Colin Salmon. In addition to the car, also display some special equipment "Bond" like a speed boat, motorbike, train, jet and parachute.

Cars on display include the Aston Martin DB5 1964 and Rolls-Royce Phantom III in 1937 who starred in "Goldfinger". Also there is the Lotus Esprit S1, or nicknamed 'Wet Nellie' in the film of "The Spy Who Loved Me", very famous instrument for flying Acrostar in "Octopussy" and BMW 750iL in "Tomorrow Never Dies".

Monday, January 9, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS follows race arena with BMW 3-series

DETROIT - GM also confirmed that the latest generation of ATS will be available in a version of the All-whell-drive (AWD) and the use of independent rear suspension and front suspension is of MacPherson double.

"Cadillas ATS is car that much sought-after consumers. Until now the car market is mainly in the United States is quite high. Therefore, we give the green light at the request of the consumer during this and be prepared as a competitor to the BMW 3-Series, "said GM's senior vice president of Global Product Development, Mary Barra.

2013 Cadillac ATS follows race arena with BMW 3-series

General Motors (GM) Cadillac ATS will be exhibiting at the 2013, Detroit Auto Show 2012. 2013 Cadillac ATS is prepared to rival the BMW 3-series that has been circulating in the automotive market the United States (U.S.) first.

As reported by autoevolution, Monday (01/09/2012) This new generation of Cadillac ATS will be one of the most popular consumer model, especially in the United States (U.S.) as well as being a very competitive rival to the BMW.

This latest generation of ATS will be able to display better acceleration in accordance with the tradition of Cadillac. However, the issue price of the car, the management of General Motors can not be sure.

Regarding the kitchen runway, ATS will be equipped with 2.0-liter turbo engine that can give off energy up to 270 hp and 2.5-liter turbo engine that can provide power to 200 hp and 3.6-liter V6 engine with maximum power to 320 hp. Transmission options are also two options, namely manual and automatic.



Saturday, January 7, 2012

Mercedes CL 's commensurate for BMW Series 8

MUNICH, - Ismet Syevik, industrial Turkish designer who makes sketches and renderings Series 8, spoke up, "This model is the most fitting competitor to the Mercedes CL, not the Series 6. And this variant is a legend who has appeared with a dish of luxury, exclusivity, and dynamic. "

GCC recalling the BMW 850i, who has obtained a wide coupe design with distinctive look of a luxury saloon. Were so, the 5.0-liter V12 engine configured and has a maximum power of 300 PS. The transmission was available 2 options, 6 speed manual and 4 speed auto box automatically.

The price, at that time (1989), reached 100,000 U.S. dollars (current exchange rate).



In addition to 850i, BMW also released a version of the engine type fast 850CSi S70, V12, 380 PS that gets a touch of the M-tuned. Among other things, suspension, steering, and brakes. There are indications that this concoction will be referred to the logo of the latest 8 Series 850CSi EfficientDynamic version of course, BMW's latest technology.

In the 1980s, precisely September 1989, BMW had issued the Series 8 sports model 850 (E31). Now, the sedan model coupe comes back with the name of Gran Coupe Concept or GCC whose designs had appeared lately.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Hyunday recruits the new chief designer, Christopher Chapman from BMW AG

Irvine, - Hyundai America arrival of a new guest Christopher Chapman, a former designer at BMW AG, which in this Januari 3 officially joined Hyundai Motor America (HMA). He will lead the division and the new vehicle design concepts that his headquarters at Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, California.

"We are very pleased to Christopher Chapman fills
Hyundai's chief designer and hope to continue the strong yqang memonetum of our vehicle designs," said Oh Suk-Geun, Hyundai's Senior Executive Vice President of Design Center in a statement.

According to Hyundai spokesman Jim Trainor, Chapman will replace Phil Zak who previously served as chief designer and unplug March. Phil re-joined with General Motors.

Chapman began his career in Isuzu Motors Ltd. in 1989 and won the design competition with his XU-1. The car was never shown at Tokyo Motor Show 1993. He then joined BMW in 1994 and entrusted the directorship of BMW automotive design 8 years later (2002). The BMW product are in control when it's like the X5, X3, Z4 and the BMW-1 Series E87.


Monday, January 2, 2012

"Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol" recruits BMW

BMW's involvement in the film titled by "Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol" is making a new standard in marketing strategies via entertainment (entertainment marketing). The involvement of BMW products in the character in the movie makes the audience a greater emotional closeness. In addition to film, BMW also entered into another world of global entertainment, including television series, music videos, and video games.

"Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol" recruits BMW

"This step is not merely paved the way more spacious and have wide coverage by global media, but also managed to target and attract new interest groups to the brand," wrote the BMW.

BMWI want to "show off" new products are involved in wide-screen impressions Hollywood production. Some of the latest models, ranging from the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, the BMW X3, BMW 6 Series Convertible, BMW 1 Series until, appearing in action films adventure lasted 133 minutes.



"We are very proud to support the creation of this film full of suspense as it brings the action to a higher level. This is an appropriate means for BMW to showcase the cars and the high technology we have,".

Sunday, January 1, 2012

BMW challenge Audi

BEIJING, -. Audi until now still remains as the first rank the best-selling premium brand in China. With these provisions, the brand with the four rings logo is lined up, eager to shift the position of BMW as a manufacturer of premium cars in the world in 2015.

This year Audi has succeeded in stepping over Mercedes-Benz as the runner-up luxury car manufacturer in the world. In the land of bamboo curtain, Audi recorded sales boost to 69 percent (from January to November 2011). While BMW's 9.8 percent growth approaching 24 percent and Mercedes.

BMW challenge Audi

slide Germany
Chinese premium car market in Germany as well as the opportunity to shift the world's largest market after the U.S. this year. First eleven months of this year, the premium car market in China rose 39 percent to 939,000 units. According to Jenny Gu, an analyst of LMC Automotive in Shanghai, China, while in Germany is predicted to only 914,000 units.

Further, the growth of car sales in China next year an estimated 16 percent. While Germany is only 4.4 percent. This makes China soon transform the German as a major market premium brand car ..

The three largest premium car brand in the world, BMW AG, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, are now equally rely on China to sustain its global sales in 2012. Dependence of the three German manufacturers to China is quite large because their main markets, Europe, the economic crisis.

Friday, December 30, 2011

BMW X6 will be produced in April 2012

Statements as reported Autoguide.com BMW says that the car went into production in April 2012. "This car still uses the same engine, but its power is much greater thanks to the use of triturbo."

Version of the BMW X6 is able to accelerate from 0-100 kilometers per hour, only takes about 4.7 seconds. The dump gas emissions by 28 MGP.

Variants of the BMW X6 Crossover with triturbo with 6-cylinder is now not just a rumor anymore. Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) have confirmed the presence of new variants of the plan.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Audi Produce Q6 to compete with BMW X6

WOLFSBURG, - Design of Q6 follow its rival of BMW X6, with a sloping rear roof. This was done to attract consumers in this segment who want a stylish SUV coupe.

De'Silva on the same occasion also indicated it would bring another SUV below the Q5-Q4 named - to rival the BMW X4 at entry-level premium SUV.

VW Group design boss Walter de'Silva confirmed will produce two-door crossover to scuttle the BMW X6 in the premium SUV segment with the name of Q6.

"His condition is production ready to fill the gap between the Q5 and Q7," without giving details revealed by de'Silva about the launching schedule.

Monday, December 19, 2011

hybrid version of BMW 3 seris will be launched in mid of 2012

According to the plan, the BMW 3 Series will begin to be marketed in the United States in February 2012 and comes with eight-speed automatic transmission. Line-up variants are prepared 328i and 335i petrol engines and diesel engines 320d and 320d EfficientDynamics.

Furthermore, for the hybrid version of BMW 3 seris will be launched in mid 2012. Plus optional eight-speed transmission in all types with Auto Engine Start Stop and backed by the strength of straight-six turbo.

BMW has set the car sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series that will be marketed in some countries like the United States (U.S.), China, Germany and Britain in 2012. However, prior to launch, BMW first announced the price of these cars to the U.S. automotive market.



As reported by Worldcarfans, Thursday (11/24/2011) BMW 3 Series is marketed in the United States priced USD 35 795. This price is slightly cheaper than the price which will be released to China, Germany and Britain.

For China's auto market, Germany and the UK, BMW 3 Series is offered from 35,350 euros to 43,600 euros.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Racing car lovers will own BMW M5 next year

"European Crisis hopefully not severely affected in us, who surely now our economic growth (Indonesia) strong,".

Racing car lovers will get a new toy in the next year. BMW will launch a BMW M5.

The launch of this high-performance cars of M series to strengthen sales.

"In the year 2012 we expect sales tomorrow M series continues to rise. And next year we will introduce the M5. Right now we just have the variant of 1M coupe, M3, X5 M and X6 M," .

Since its launch early 2011, BMW M Series family has sold as many as 46 units. The figure rose 2-fold compared to sales of BMW M Series last year.

BMW M Series Unit 46 consists of a BMW M Coupe as many as 24 units, BMW M3 Sedan 4 units, 4 units of the BMW M3 Coupe, and BMW X5 M 4 units and not behind the BMW X6 M 4 units.

it was added for the statement that, with continued growth of economy to make lovers of premium vehicles is increasing.

The BMW officers also hoped the crisis that struck Europe is expected to not be too severe an impact on ground water.

"We will try to push sales of series of M. And we remain optimistic that BMW will be well received. it's seen with economic growth is more improved, stable interest rates remain, the political situation remains safe,".

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Withdrawal of luxury car, Rolls-Royce Ghosts and Jeep Wrangler

Detroit - Chrysler has sent warning letters to owners of cars involved in the recall to visit the dealership who then performed the inspection and replacement clockspring.

Withdrawal of a car could happen to anyone. Not only Japanese manufacturers like Toyota or Honda, the manufacturer of luxury cars can feel it.

The manufacturer Rolls-Royce pulled one of its luxury car line up the output of Ghost 2010. This super luxury car on fire because it is feared prone circuit board problem.
Withdrawal of luxury car, Rolls-Royce Ghosts and Jeep Wrangler

Apparently, as reported by autoevolution, Ghost withdrawals associated with withdrawal made ​​by BMW (Rolls-Royce's parent). BMW pulled the previous 5 Series, 7 Series, X5 and X6.

Rolls-Royce Ghosts
drawn is a car produced between September 2009 until September 2010.

While automobile manufacturers from the United States must attract as many as 5334 Jeep Wrangler 2008-2012 units of the right wheel were damaged in the airbag system.

Chrysler Group LLC investigation team to explain the safety recall should be done because of damage to the airbag clockspring. As disclosed CG LCC investigation team, such a device could send a signal light airbag, indicating that the airbag may not work if an accident occurs.
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