BMW M3 E92 Package by Lumma Design

BMW M3 E92 Package by Lumma Design

BMW M3 E92 (2009) gets a new body kit from Lumma Design as the company release the package for this car which priced at 4,488 Euros.

BMW M3 E92 by Lumma Design comes with a carbon fiber roof spoiler, a rear spoiler lip, rear bumper apron, side skirts with air ducts, custom chrome plated stainless steel tail tips, and also a new front spoiler bumper.

BMW M3 E92 package by Lumma Design will be included with carbon fiber external mirror caps and front badge, a composite fiber material front fender with original M3 air ducts and the LED turn signals.

BMW Z4 3.0I

BMW Z4 3.0I

The word “strange” comes instantly to mind when you look at the BMW Z4. What else could anyone think of the odd collection of lines, bumps, and creases woven throughout the body of this roadster? It’s not pretty, nor is it ugly.

BMW did a complete redo of its simple Z3 roadster in 2003. Along with the sheetmetal changes came a new multilink rear suspension from the 3-series that made the sports car a much nimbler handler in the corners than the skittish Z3 it replaced. We decided a long-term test would be a good way to see if the Z4, unlike the retro Z3, was a true premium sports car, and if we might grow fonder of its unconventionally designed exterior.

2006 BMW 3-Series

2006 BMW 3-Series

BMW will move the 3-Series into its fifth generation next spring with its world debut in Geneva, followed by its North American debut at the New York Auto Show.

Two inline 6-cylinder engines will be available, the larger 3.0-liter version producing 255 horsepower—an increase of 30 horses over the current generation. This engine is also the first 6-cylinder to use BMW VALVETRONIC. With infinitely variable valve lift in place of the traditional throttle butterfly, this system improves both throttle response and fuel efficiency. Like previous BMW VALVETRONIC engines, the gains in both horsepower and fuel economy are impressive. In the case of the 330i, horsepower increases by 13 percent, while fuel consumption decreases by 12 percent.

Both models will be offered with a choice of a standard 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed automatic transmission. Also availble is BMW’s unique Active Steering system. This provides a more direct steering ratio at low speeds for greater maneuverability with a progressively less direct ratio as vehicle speed increases.

The new 3-Series is larger than its predecessor, and it has been designed for greater stiffness, leading to improved comfort and safety. A new joint and crossbar concept for the car's load-bearing structure increases body stiffness by 25 percent without increasing the car's weight.

BMW's controversial I-Drive will be an available option on the new 3-Series.

2005 BMW X5

2005 BMW X5

Introduction
The X5 represents BMW's first foray into the popular sport-utility-vehicle marketplace. Billed as a "Sports Activity Vehicle" by its maker, the X5 is designed to handle like a true BMW. The X5 was unveiled in Detroit at the 1999 North American International Auto Show. By the end of its second model year, the X5 became BMW's second best selling series.
New for 2005
Automatic climate control and Dark Poplar wood trim are both now standard on the X5 3.0i, with Light Poplar and Maple Anthracite optional at no additional cost. Park Distance Control is now standard on the X5 4.4i.
Specifications
Engines 3.0L 225 hp I6
4.4L 315 hp V8
4.8L 355 hp V8
Transmissions 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
6-Speed Manual Overdrive

Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI

Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI

Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI is a new diesel version of the Scirocco that has been announced by VW. Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine, Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI may develops 258 lbs ft of torque from 1,750 rpm.

Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds and will reach its top speed at 138 mph (DSG: 136). While for its emissions level, Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI comes with a CO2 emissions level of 139 g/km (DSG: 147) and a fuel economy of 53.3 mpg.

Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI comes with optional gearboxes: a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG. For the equipment list, Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI will be equipped with 2 Zone air conditioning, rain and dusk sensor, a six-CD autochanger, and also multifunction computer.

Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI manual version will be priced at 21,755.00 pounds. While for the DSG equipped version, the price will goes up at 23,060.00 pounds.

Press Release
The new performance diesel variant of the Scirocco GT equipped with a 2.0-litre TDI 170PS engine is now available to order. Combining effortless acceleration, made possible by 258 lbs ft of torque delivered from 1,750 rpm, and the ability to return 53.3 mpg on the combined cycle, the new model mixes style, economy and sharp dynamics.

The refined and powerful 2.0-litre common rail TDI engine develops 170 PS at 4,200 rpm and is available linked to either a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG gearbox. Both gearboxes accelerate the Scirocco to 62 mph from a standstill in 8.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 138 mph (DSG: 136), while emitting just 139 g/km (DSG: 147) of CO2.

The latest addition to the Scirocco range is available linked exclusively to the GT trim level and offers a comprehensive list of standard equipment including a six-CD autochanger, rain and dusk sensor, multifunction computer and 2 Zone air conditioning. In terms of safety, ABS, ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Program) and six airbags are all standard.

For the first time new 19-inch ‘Lugano’ alloy wheels are available as an option.

As with all models in the Scirocco range, the new GT 2.0-litre TDI 170PS is fitted with Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) operating through pneumatic valves in the damper units.

The system allows the driver to select from normal, comfort or sport modes to define the desired suspension and steering response settings for the conditions.

MINI Is Most-Improved Brand In Customer Satisfaction

MINI Is Most-Improved Brand In Customer Satisfaction

UK motorists rate MINI the most-improved brand in the J.D. Power and Associates/What Car? magazine 2005 Car Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) StudySM released today, and luxury Japanese brand Lexus tops the overall rankings for the fifth consecutive year.

MINI, which is included in the study for only the second year, is the most-improved brand with an increase of 19 index points in its total score, taking it to sixth place in the overall rankings. Owners of the MINI, built in Oxford, report substantial improvements in the brand’s quality and reliability. MINI is one of five British-built cars in the Top 20, matching the number of Japanese-built models ranked at the top of the study.

Best of the Best

Best of the Best

The Ferrari F430 was chosen as the top sports car for the 2005 Robb Report 17th annual Best of the Best special edition.

Ferrari's new F430, a mid-engine sports car powered by a 490-horsepower 4.3-liter V8 engine, was top choice in the Sports Car category. Paul Dean, Robb Report editor-at-large, described the F430 as "the finest Ferrari ever built, and maybe the world's best sports car ever."

The Aston Martin DB9 was named the Robb Report's 2005 Car of the Year, and was chosen as "Best of the Best" in the GTs and Coupes category. According to Dean the DB9 is "the finest of the new Aston Martins built to whisper of past glories without displaying an obsession with them."

"Best of the Best" in the sedan category was the Merecedes-Benz CLS55 AMG, the high-performance AMG version of the new sedan with a coupe-like profile, powered by a 469-horsepower supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine. Brett Anderson, Robb Report senior vice president of editorial, summarized the CLS55 as the "perfect amalgamation of style, strength, subtlety and pure mind-numbing fun."

In the Sport-Utility Vehicles category, the new Land Rover Range Rover Sport was the top choice—the first Land Rover with an emphasis on handling and on-road performance. Range Rover Sport's off-road capability "remains an industry standard," according to Dean, "and the on-road performance is designed to match and maybe even surpass that of BMW's X5, Porsche's Cayenne Turbo and any member of Mercedes' M-Class."

The first Lamborghini Estoque live images has ben unveiled. The Lamborghini Estoque live photos have been taken during the official unveiling of the vehicle, hosted by President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann.

The company has claimed that it will bring a new model every year, and so far they kept their promise, as announced some time ago.

Luxury cars are the ultra modern day cars in which more importance is stressed on the comfort and luxury of the people. This cars normally cost more t

Luxury cars are the ultra modern day cars in which more importance is stressed on the comfort and luxury of the people. This cars normally cost more t

Luxury cars are the ultra modern day cars in which more importance is stressed on the comfort and luxury of the people. This cars normally cost more than the normal cars but they are worth of the price tag. All top car manufacturers produce atleast couple of designs of these Luxury cars.

Lamborghini Reventon

Lamborghini Reventon

The Lamborghini Reventon is an extreme super sports car without equals.

With only 20 produced (each 1 Million Euro), Lamborghini Reventon is a symbol of extreme exclusivity with extraordinary performance through the entire technical and dynamic competence of the twelve cylinder Lamborghini.

Volkswagen Polo Coming in Early 2010

Volkswagen Polo Coming in Early 2010

Volkswagen Polo

Expected in Early 2010

Estimated price: Rs 4.5- 6 lakh

After launching the Jettas, the Passats and the Touaregs; the first VW hatchback will hit the Indian roads. The Polo is a premium hatchback that will be manufactured from the recently inaugurated Volkswagen plant in Chakan.
Currently the Skoda Fabia is being manufactured at the Chakan plant, so it could be possible that the Polo could have a share a similar platform with the Fabia.

Engine:
We predict the VW Polo to be equipped with a 3-cylinder 1.2 litre TDI engine and the 1.2-litre and 1.4 litre TSI petrol engine.

Competitors:
The Polo will compete with the Hyundai i10, i20; Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ritz; Honda Jazz; Skoda Fabia; Fiat Grande Punto; Chevrolet Aveo UV-A. With the current market dominated by Swift, the Polo could be the change people are looking for, if VW is available to promise a good service network across the country.

Specs (Speculated)

Engine Displacement: 1.4 litre TDI; 1.2-litre and 1.4 litre TSI

CarWale's Words: The VW logo will initially cause the sale and the car could capture a good amount of the market share if priced aggressively.

Nissan to launch sports car 370Z in India in 2010

Nissan to launch sports car 370Z in India in 2010

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Nissan Motor will roll out its new sports car '370Z' in India in 2010 as part of its strategy to offer more variants to the Indian customers. More Related Stories Nissan 370Z - Z+ category Nissan X-Trail & Teana launched K for King India to get Renault car made by Nissan "Nissan will launch its sports car 370Z in the Indian market and is expected to be rolled out in January 2010," Hover Automotive India (marketing partner of Nissan, India), vice-chairman, G M Singh told reporters today during the launch of new dealership here. "Though the market for sports car in India is limited now, but we think over a period of time, the market for such cars will increase," he said. The company will also unveil its small car Micra hatchback on new platform in 2010 in the Indian market. "Micra will come out with three variants of petrol and diesel...Moreover, it will be developed entirely on a new platform," he said. The price range of Micra could be close to Rs 5 lakh, he informed. Nissan has planned to introduce nine new variants in India by 2012. "Out of the nine models, five of them will be manufactured in its facility that is coming up in Chennai, while, rest of them will be Completely Built Units (CBU)," he said. At present, Nissan has two models 'Teana' and 'X-Trail' for the Indian market, priced between Rs 21 and 25 lakh.

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS - Car News

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS - Car News

Porsche is setting up a killer one-two punch for this year’s Frankfurt auto show. Alongside its range-topping 911 Turbo, the company will debut its most visceral offering, the snarling 2010 911 GT3 RS. Based on the already primal GT3, the RS gets another 15 hp from the 3.8-liter flat-six for a total of 450, or more than 118 hp per liter. A racing machine tamed for street use, the GT3 RS is hardly just about horsepower. It gets a wider track, it weighs less, and it produces more downforce than the GT3.

lotus car

lotus car

Lotus Cars is inviting Lotus owners to an Ultimate Track Day to be held at Silverstone on Monday 17 October 2005.The aim is to give all Lotus owners the opportunity to drive their own car on the 1.639 mile National Circuit. Lotus Cars also said it was keen to make the day stand out from any most such days so the plan is to include the following additional attractions on the day:* Lotus Service Clinic – Lotus technical representatives on hand to chat to customers about their cars

2010 Toyota Prius: First Drive

2010 Toyota Prius: First Drive

Unfortunately the design of the 2010 Prius is mostly indistinguishable from the ’09 model, which is a shame because Toyota has done a lot to improve the car. In fact, Toyota is taking a big step with this third-gen platform, in an attempt at moving it from a niche market science project to a mainstream auto.
To do this, the 2010 Prius has two very different sides to it. In order to appeal to a larger audience Toyota is making it easier to use while offering plenty of high-tech gadgets that will draw in up-market customers.

V3

V3

And so the Multipla went on, happy about being aesthetically challenged against a tide of blandly inoffensive family boxes. But then came facelift time in 2004 and Fiat, out of the blue, made it all normal, like any other people carrier. Gone were the torches and the mismatching upper section, replaced by regular headlamps and a windscreen that actually looks like it fits the car properly, for shame. Still, Fiat must be doing something right because it's still on sale today, 11 years later.

BMW

BMW

Few cars are as Marmite as the 2001 BMW 7 Series, the Bavarian flagship that unleashed the full fury of chief designer Chris Bangle's 'flame surfacing'. A true adjective generator, most of them negative, the car was nothing if not opinion dividing. Well, that's not quite true: it was unanimously regarded an ugly beast. Some, however, found beauty in its incoherence; others thought it a crime that BMW would create such a controversial look for a segment so conservative. Still, it was arguably better to gamble on a relatively low seller than, say, Bavarian bread and butter like the 3 Series.

Fiat Multipla

Fiat Multipla

Fiat's unique take on the people carrier is the second product of Chris Bangle's off-piste pencil on this list. The 'three-plus-three' MPV was almost terrifying in its ugliness, yet, somehow, that imbued it with an appeal unmatched by anything else - a quirk that ensured the 1998 Multipla became the choice for the thinking family. That's despite a front-end that eschewed headlights in favour of six pocket-sized torches.

Saab 9-5, A chrome spectacle

Saab 9-5, A chrome spectacle

The Saab 9-5 was already way over the hill by the time the Swedish maker got around to facelifting it, so you'd think it would give its flagship saloon a pretty comprehensive refresh to keep the executive buyers happy. Sadly, the cosmetic surgery Saab bestowed upon its big Swede were, frankly, bizarre. Imagine, if you will, going to a plastic surgeon for a chin tuck and a bit of forehead smoothing, then waking up to find your doctor has simply replaced your contact lenses with a set of sunglasses acquired from a McDonald's Happy Meal.

2006 Acura TSX

2006 Acura TSX

Acura TSX - 2006 Review: When choosing an entry-level luxury car, some people want a car that exudes status like a Mercedes-Benz C230, others want the handling and performance a BMW 325i delivers, and then there are those who follow their heart and go for the looks of say, an Audi 2.0T or Lexus IS 250. But the secret is that Acura builds a car that meets all three criteria, while providing great value. It's the Acura TSX.

Subaru Impreza, Addicted to surgery

Subaru Impreza, Addicted to surgery

Legend has it that even as the first iteration of the second generation Impreza was being unveiled to the eager public, the facelifted version had already been signed off. That's confidence for you. Again, that's just a rumour, but we wouldn't be at all surprised if it were true; the bug-eyed 2001 Impreza looked dopier than Stan Laurel.
By 2004 the facelift was unveiled, which dramatically changed the look of the front end, mostly because it fulfilled that basic tenet of car design that the front and back should at least look remotely connected. But it still wasn't enough - a second facelift in 2006 sharpened the whole thing up once again and made the Scooby, to coin a phrase, the car it always should have been.