Archive for July, 2011
BMW Adds Four-Cylinder Option to 5 Series
In a surprise move, BMW’s recently introduced 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine will make its way to the 2012 5 Series.
Spied: 00R Catches The 2012 Range Rover Evoque in Public Before Its…
In my little ‘hood just outside of New York City — yes, in New Jersey — there’s some pretty good spotting.
2011 BMW X3 Recall: Steering At Issue
BMW has announced a voluntary safety recall of certain 2011 model year X3 SUVs. Approximately 50 units are affected, and all were built between April 27, 2011 and June 8, 2011.
2011 BMW X3 recalled
The 2011 BMW X3 has been recalled over a potentially serious problem. A control module in the crossover’s electric power steering system may malfunction, resulting in a loss of power steering.
2012 BMW 528i Receives Latest in EfficientDynamics Technologies – Web Exclusive
BMW today announced significant enhancements for the 2012 BMW 528i Sedan, most significantly BMW’s new TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
BMW Z4 Design Pure Balance Package: Gallery
The BMW Z4 is due to get a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine this fall, but that’s not the only new thing going on with the luxury roadster.
Toyota Celica is the fastest car at 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Taking just 48.07 seconds to blast up the 1.6 mile driveway of Goodwood House, a 800bhp Toyota Celica was the fastest car overall at Goodwood Festival of Speed, 2011. That put it ahead of every other vehicle in the competition, including a Maserati MC12 (50.99 seconds), a Lotus Cosworth 88B (51.84 scones) and a Brabham Cosworth > Read complete article inside…
Saab 9-1, 9-6, 9-7 is coming
Even if the company has many problems, the automaker has announced plans to develop three new models. As part of the Pang Da and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile agreement, Saab has announced new models are planned for the future line-up. Details are sparse but the 9-1 will be an entry-level model (previously known as the 9-2), > Read complete article inside…
Jaguar XF Estate under development
Talk of a wagon version of Jaguar’s XF has been doing the rounds for some time now, but things are finally getting official as Andrew Whyman – the XF’s Chief Engineer – has confirmed the vehicle is under development.
Australia: Volvo S60 Performance Project unveiled
Volvo Car Australia has pulled the wraps of a performance version of its S60 flagship sedan. The car is based on the T6 R-Design and comes with a sportexhaust system and sits on 19-inch Heico rims wrapped around Pirelli rubber. The engine software upgrade comes from Volvo’s racing arm, Polestar
