Car Industry's 2010 Face Off... ... If 2009 was the year of thundering bankruptcies and an almost total collapse of the American car industry - while the Japanese more or less flourished - 2010 seems to be the exact opposite. General Motors, Ford and even Chrysler – who were technically dead as ...
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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 its fourth generation 3 Series in 1998. Based on an entirely new E46 automobile platform, this entry-level luxury car featured several exterior & interior changes and received some new or updated engines. Initially available only in a sedan body configuration, the 3 Series came with a choice of five versions - 318i, 320i, 323i, 328i and the 320d diesel - and received an optional steptronic transmission a year later. In 2000, BMW introduced the new M54 powerplants and replaced the 328i with the new 330 variant (3.0L) featuring some cosmetic updates and redesigned exhaust system. Model's last update before its 2002 facelift happened also in 2000, with BMW developing a high-performance M3 model based on the 3 Series chassis and bodywork.
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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After presenting its new Golfsport Collection, BMW has taken another step in meeting the requirements of its customers and presented its new BMW Yachtsport Collection. The producer says that all the items are made of ultramodern materials, created for demanding sailing ...
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