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Posted by Maria Palma in BMW, GM on 02 26th, 2012 | Comments Off
Video: BMW Tri-Turbo Diesel Technology
At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, BMW will introduce the first four models in the new product line – BMW M Performance Automobiles – BMW M550d xDrive (sedan and touring) , BMW X5 M50d and X6 M50d . The high performance diesels are powered by the same tri-turbo engine. A new video...
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Posted by Maria Palma in Auto Blog, Auto News, GM on 02 26th, 2012 | Comments Off
Get Some Insight Into The Man Behind The World’s Most Insane Porsches [Video]
Nakai-san is the enigmatic man who is responsible for building some of the world’s craziest Porsches at his famous Japanese tuning shop RAUH-Welt Begriff. More » See the original post:  Get Some Insight Into The Man Behind The World’s Most Insane Porsches [Video] View...
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Posted by Horisly in Acura, Audi, Auto News, GM on 02 26th, 2012 | Comments Off
Infiniti EmergE Concept Appears Ahead of Geneva
Infiniti EmergE Concept Appears Ahead of Geneva
When Infiniti first said it was bringing an electric car concept to the Geneva Motor Show, the first thing that came to our minds was the Nissan LEAF-based model they’ve talked about. After all, Infiniti did confirm the car a while back, and we haven’t heard anything about it in a while....
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Posted by Horisly in GM, Mercedes on 02 25th, 2012 | Comments Off
Mercedes Source Says They Are Looking at Producing a Small Car and a Mini-MPV
Mercedes Source Says They Are Looking at Producing a Small Car and a Mini-MPV
In an article by AutoCar, it is reported that Mercedes-Benz is eyeing to produce a three-door hatchback that can compete with VW’s Scirocco. This small car is likely to be included in the A-Class range, but nothing is sure yet. Aside from the small car variant, a long B-Class is also being planned....
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Posted by Maria Palma in Audi, GM, Mercedes on 02 25th, 2012 | Comments Off
Siri will be in the New Mercedes A-Class
Next month, the Mercedes A-Class will be officially launched at the Geneva Motor Show. The car, which will feature its new COMAND infotainment system, will show off the new dashboard that centers on the Apple iPhone 4S. Yes, Siri will be there to talk to you while you drive your new car. You can make...
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Posted by in Auto Blog, Auto News, GM on 02 24th, 2012 | Comments Off
The Range Rover Evoque Convertible Makes Perverse Sense [Range Rover Evoque]
The modern SUV needs a closed roof to keep the kids cozy on the way to soccer practice, but the segment has its roots in open-topped Jeeps, Toyotas and Land Rovers. The British brand’s new Estoque Convertible returns to this convertibility, but for a completely different purpose. More »...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Car Shopping, GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 02 24th, 2012 | Comments Off
No touchdown dance for the Chevy Volt at the Super Bowl
Legit Prius contender? The Volt at it's debut Did GM misjudge Main St. and the Toyota Prius? Years ago, before the debut of the Chevy Volt concept, but as rumors emerged that GM was aiming to take on the Toyota Prius, I claimed that a GM-like-Prius would be even more successful than the Prius....
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Posted by in Audi, BMW, GM on 02 24th, 2012 | Comments Off
World Premiere: BMW 640d xDrive
The new BMW 640d xDrive makes its web debut ahead of the Geneva Motor Show in March. The entry-level 6  Series diesel will be available in both Coupe and Convertible format, and is powered by a 3.0 liter TwinPower turbo engine that delivers 313 horsepower. The engine delivers its peak torque of 630...
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Posted by Maria Palma in BMW, GM on 02 24th, 2012 | Comments Off
World Premiere: BMW Concept M135i
BMW presents the concept study of a BMW M Performance automobile featuring a six-cylinder petrol engine – consistent further development of the new BMW 1 Series’ dynamic characteristics – world premiere at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show. Simultaneously with the world premiere of the...
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Posted by in Auto News, general, GM, Hybrid Cars on 02 23rd, 2012 | Comments Off
California approves Chevrolet Volt for carpool lanes, saving drivers time and money
General Motors has announced that a new low-emissions version of its 2012 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid car has been cleared to use California’s 1,400 miles of carpool lanes. While that could help Volt drivers spend less time on notoriously crowded Los Angeles freeways, it could also put more...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrids on 02 23rd, 2012 | Comments Off
2012 Chevy Volt cruising into California carpool eligible
Volt + California carpool lane access = priceless Plus the Volt will qualify for an extra $1500 state tax credit Can you put a gun rack in the Chevy Volt? You sure can, but who gives a crap. And for the record, saving the US auto industry was really a no-brainer. Sure we can argue until we’re...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto Blog, Auto News, GM on 02 23rd, 2012 | Comments Off
Twist and Clout: Inside the Heavy-Duty-Truck Torque War
In the shadows of the current horsepower war, Ford, GM, and Ram heavy-duty pickups have been battling over the torque-championship belt for the better part of a decade. Why? Because to tow you need, among other traits, loads of twist, and in the truck world, tow ratings count for a lot. Keep Reading:...
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Posted by Horisly in BMW, GM on 02 23rd, 2012 | Comments Off
BMWBLOG Exclusive: Interview of Holger Jeebe – Drivetrain Strategy
BMWBLOG had the opportunity to interview Holger Jeebe of BMW’s Antriebstrategie (Strategical Aspects, Drive Train) at the Frankfurt Motor Show. After introductions we jumped right into it. BMWBLOG – The 8 speed automatic transmission has found its way from the 7 and now it can be seen in the...
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Posted by in Auto Blog, Auto News, GM on 02 23rd, 2012 | Comments Off
Judge Throws Out Tesla’s Top Gear Libel Lawsuit [Top Gear]
Amidst the Tesla battery problem , comes news of a judgment from the UK courts again dismissing Tesla Motors’ complaints and reiterating that Top Gear did nothing libelous or maliciously false in the program’s review of the Tesla Roadster. More » Here is the original: Judge Throws...
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Posted by Tom Walton in Auto Blog, Auto News, general, GM, Honda on 02 23rd, 2012 | Comments Off
Jeep Compass scores only two Euro NCAP stars
Filed under: Latest News Jeep’s Compass it the off-road brand’s entry into the dinky 4×4 segment. Think of it as a Range Rover Evoque with an American GI’s attitude and cheap plastics. As a budget option it might suit some, but if they have children it might not be the best route...
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