Pedigree of the brands - A Different View of the Story... ...Many of us own cars which come from rather famous brands. Plenty of times, even if you hate to admit it, the badge is the main reason to look at a certain car and, in the end, it's the decisive reason in actually choosing the "perfect"model. OK, there ...
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100+ years since the invention of the self-propelled car, three new engines battle for a place in the automotive future. Which one do you see in your car 10 years from now?
BMW introduced a new generation 3 Series Coupe model in 1992. Based on company's new E36 automobile platform, the new coupe underwent a major restyling process and appeared to the large public with sleeker exterior lines and improved interior space. This model was offered with four-cylinder 318iS and six-cylinder 320i and 325i models, while an entry-level 316i was also available later that year. The all-new 2.8L engine was introduced to the 3 Series Coupe in 1995, replacing the previous 2.5L unit. The car underwent several changes in terms of new safety features and standard options throughout its 6 years of production, while also becoming the base for a second generation high-performance M model in 1993 (benefiting from a Motorsport-tuned 3.0L engine).
During the Annual Accounts Press Conference held in Munich this week, German carmaker BMW confirmed, through the voice of Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the board, that a front wheel drive model will be added in the line-up below the 1 Series, in an attempt to ...
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Automakers say that one of the most important issues regarding the electric car industry is the level of potential taxation for the energy used to power the EVs. Car manufacturers insist that governments address this problem asap.
“We have said to a couple ...
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Three months into 2010, German carmaker BMW managed to add the numbers which made 2009 the troubled year that it was and announced today the steps it will take to improve the group's earnings in 2010. The guiding words: cautious optimism.
"We are heading ...
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German carmaker BMW announced today it has introduced new Lifestyle and Exclusive editions for the BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring on the Australian market. The Lifestyle editions add new features valued at up to AU$3,000 for a pricing increase of AU$800, while the ...
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German manufacturer BMW finally released official details of the new generation 5 Series Touring, based on a newly developed vehicle architecture also used for the BMW 7 Series luxury sedans. Long bonnet, short overhangs, the longest wheelbase in its segment, are ...
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