2012 BMW 3-series Adds a Turbo Four and Hatchback to the Range

BMW is planning to dramatically expand the number of offerings within its various model ranges, especially the strong-selling 3-series that is the backbone of the brand. All eyes are on the next 3, due for 2012.

Aside from the usual body styles—sedan, station wagon, coupe, and retractable-roof convertible—BMW will also build a five-door hatchback version featuring an aggressive design that will combine station-wagon practicality with coupelike style. In other words, the 3-series range will get its own version of the 5-series GT concept, BMW’s attempt to cross-pollinate an SUV and a station wagon. Like the 5-series GT, the 3-series GT will offer two adjustable seats with a center console in the rear and straddle the fine line between BMW SUV and BMW wagon in regard to overall height.

2012 / 2013 BMW 3-series

There's no sedan quite like the BMW 3-series. Yes, it needs to shed some pounds and its styling is certainly debatable. But it drives with such precision and offers such delicate feedback that we still regard it as the benchmark in its segment. For 2012, BMW faces the difficult task of replacing the current car with a completely new, sixth-generation model.

Captured by our spy photographers in Munich, Germany, this four-door is internally called the F30. There's a lot to come: The next-generation 3 will again be offered in number of body styles, including a wagon, coupe, and cabriolet, which—contrary to what we've hoped for—will keep the heavy and complex retractable hardtop. BMW will also offer a five-door hatchback dubbed the "Gran Turismo" which apes the concept of the 5-series GT but will be more carlike and less imposing on the road.

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BMW M135i Concept Revealed and Announced for Geneva

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.

Munich. Simultaneously with the world premiere of the first BMW M Performance automobiles, BMW’s concept study of a further model from this new product category will be showcased on the media days (6 – 7 March 2012) at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. The BMW Concept M135i consistently utilises the dynamic potential of the new BMW 1 Series for the concept of the first BMW M Performance automobile featuring a straight six-cylinder petrol engine. The body design of the BMW Concept M135i assigns the youthful and sporty looks of the new BMW 1 Series to a three-door compact model, complementing it with the distinctive athleticism so typical of a BMW M Performance automobile.

Honda CR-V (2012) - the European crossover is unveiled

Honda will show this European-spec CR-V crossover at the 2012 Geneva motor show. Until now, we've only seen the US CR-V.
There's still a bit of a wait for the new CR-V, however. It won't be in UK showrooms until autumn 2012, despite being unveiled in July 2011  ahead of its world debut at the glitzily named Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, California.

March 1965: CAR’s first drive of the first-ever Porsche 911

To mark CAR Magazine's Porsche special in the new March 2012 issue, we've also looked back - to when we first drove the 911 at launch in 1965. This is our first review of the very first 911, taken from our archive and reprinted in full here. If you like your Porsches, don't miss the new magazine. We've ridden in the new Porsche Boxster, driven the new 991-spec 911 for 1400 miles across America and met the people of yesteryear and cars of tomorrow which keep the company at the sharp end of the

China reprieve for R-class

In the first official confirmation that the slow-selling R-class will be retained, Mercedes-Benz chief Dieter Zetsche has said it will continue in its current form until at least 2015. “We need it for the Chinese market,” an insider told Autocar.

Also confirmed in Mercedes’ growing SUV ranks is a BMW X6 rival, called the MLC. Set to be built in
the US from 2015, it will receive a unique four-door body riding on modified M-class underpinnings. Engines will include a 571bhp

SLC leads Merc expansion

Mercedes-Benz boss Dieter Zetsche has gone public on an ambitious programme that will launch 10 new and 22 heavily upgraded and/or facelifted models into the five market segments the German manufacturer operates in before the end of 2015.
The expansion strategy is aimed at matching the projected growth rates of homeland rivals Audi and BMW through to the middle of the decade.

Citroën DS4 Racing concept unveiled

Citroën will reveal plans at Geneva to extend its hot Racing performance brand to the DS4 five-door hatch with a Citroën DS4 Racing concept powered by a 256bhp 1.6 turbo, its most powerful-ever road engine.
Officially the DS4 Racing will be called a ‘concept’, although the model is strongly-tipped to go into production, possibly early next year, to take on the Ford Focus ST and Renaultsport Megane

Honda CR-V concept teased

This is Honda’s new CR-V, which is being unveiled in remarkably realistic ‘concept’ form at the Geneva motor show next month.
Already launched in nearly identical visual form in the US, the CR-V is described as an ‘all-new’ model and will go on sale from the autumn and be built at Honda’s Swindon factory.
Although Honda remains tight-lipped on the details, it is expected that the CR-V will be fitted with company’s long-awaited 118bhp 1.6-litre diesel engine.

BMW reveals new M135i hyper hatch

BMW is set to crown its second-generation 1-series line-up with an exciting new 300bhp plus six-cylinder powered M135i model pictured here in lightly veiled concept car form ahead of a public premiere at next week’s Geneva motor show.
The Audi RS3 rivaling hatchback, planned for UK sale before the end of 2012, forms part of BMW’s new M Performance line-up, joining the recently revealed M550d xDrive saloon and touring, X5 M50d and X6 M50d.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Pours on the Ponies

 

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Shown on Wednesday: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe.
What is it? At the Detroit auto show in January, Mercedes went to great lengths to tout the return of a 4-cylinder engine to the C-Class. Meanwhile, deep in the Stuttgart skunk works, engineers for the C63 AMG Coupe’s 6.2-liter V-8 toiled away with beeswax in their ears.

BMW Releases Details on M6 Coupe and Convertible

After a two-year absence, the BMW M6 coupe and convertible are returning to the German automaker’s lineup, with the hardtop scheduled to be unveiled at the Geneva auto show next month. The drop-top variant arrives at the New York auto show about a month later.

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Powered by a 560-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine, which is coupled to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the M6 won’t lack for off-the-line performance. By BMW’s stopwatch, the coupe needs 4.2 seconds, and the convertible 4.3 seconds, to accelerate from zero to 62 miles an hour.
The enhanced power and speed can be enjoyed by four fully formed adults, another attribute of the M6, which would compete against hardcore grand tourers like the eventual AMG variant of the redesigned Mercedes-Benz SL.

With 2013 SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz Brings Fight to BMW

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the 2013 SL63 AMG, the higher-performance version of the 2013 SL550 roadster, which had its public debut at the Detroit auto show in January. It is scheduled to go on sale at an undisclosed price after the SL550 arrives in American showrooms this spring.

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Powered by a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 developing 530 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque in standard trim, the SL63 can accelerate to 60 miles an hour in 4.2 seconds, Mercedes claims. As with other recent AMG products, a performance package brings heightened horsepower, up to 557, which would serve to shave 1/10 of a second from the car’s zero-to-60 number. And though top speed for the standard car is an electronically regulated 155 miles per hour, the performance version is allowed to run up to a claimed 186 m.p.h.

Honda Odyssey

Honda Odyssey Touring, one of the models affected by the recall.

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Honda is recalling almost 46,000 Odyssey minivans from the 2008-9 model years because the struts that support power liftgates on higher-priced models may fail, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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In a document posted Wednesday on the agency’s Web site, Honda said it had concluded that a manufacturing flaw on Odyssey EX-L and Touring models equipped with power liftgates allowed pressurized gas to escape from the struts. The condition could result “in the liftgate closing under its own power, possibly unexpectedly,” the automaker said. Chris Martin, a spokesman for Honda, later wrote in an e-mail that the liftgate may “fall a short distance” before the system’s motor was engaged to support the tailgate’s weight.

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Detroit 2011: 2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe revs its beating heart

BMW's latest introduction to the U.S. market bowed today at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, and it's a machine that's meant to light the true enthusiast's heart aflutter: the 2012 1 Series M Coupe. We must say, it looks rather striking in the metallic orange hue you see in our live photo gallery below.

Paris Hilton New Luxury Car Exhibition

Paris Hilton is not the name that did not make the news. Artist and socialite is proudly showing off its latest luxury car.

Paris bought a Ferrari California Spyder 2012 for U.S. $ 300 thousand or about Rp2, 7 billion.

The car was delivered to his home on Friday and immediately joined the collection of expensive cars belong to Paris.

"Driving my new car for the first time such a beautiful and fun car to drive it. I love it! # YES! I Fast Cars", "Paris writes in his personal twitter account is quoted from Zimbio, Monday, November 28, 2011.

Mitsubishi Lancer Series, 1st Generation

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a small family car built by Mitsubishi Motors. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times, and will be sold as the Galant Fortis in its home market from 2007.

Mitsubishi Lancer Series, 2nd Generation

In 1979, the Lancer EX was unveiled in Japan. Two engines were only offered back then, a 1.4 L MCA-JET equipped engine paired with Mitsubishi's Silent Shaft Technology, which generated 80 hp (60 kW) and a 1.6 L engine that generated 85 hp (63 kW) and 100 hp (75 kW). The MCA-JET system was something new than the used carburator system.

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Top 10 World's Fastest Cars

Ten fastest cars in the world from various sources. These cars have a speed of more than 300 Km per hour.These cars are production cars that can be used on public roads and not specific to the racecourse.Generally, in production with a very limited amount. Some of these cars are already in Indonesia.

1.SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph (411 Km), 0-60 dalam 2.7 detik. Twin-Turbo V8 dengan 1183 Hp. Made USA, Shelby Super Cars. price  $654,000.

 

Ferrari California with Handling Speciale

Maranello (DP) - At the Geneva Motor Show 2012 Ferrari California we will see a more powerful and lighter.Ferrari California by Speciale Handling package is more powerful 29.5 hp and 30 pounds lighter.
V8 engine GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) California's releases HS 490 hp peak power and 505 Nm of torque at 5000 rpm. Increase in power thanks to a touch over the engine and exhaust manifolds new.
Because it is lighter and powerful, acceleration 0-100 km / h HS California quicker to 3.8 seconds.Magnetorheological HS package includes an ECU controlled more quickly.

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What's on your mind when hearing the word 'Japan'? Countries with the progress and sophistication of the technology but still co-exist in harmony with its cultural uniqueness. Or one of the countries that are now beginning to be considered as a center of world fashion trends. Or maybe one of the world's largest automaker.