The AC Schnitzer MINI Cooper S
We’re used to seeing the German tuners upgrade cars for the likes of BMW, Audi and Porsche, but it’s not often that you come across a Mini Cooper modified by one of Germany’s top customizers. This time it’s AC Schnitzer, whose engineers have created the new R56 Mini Cooper.
Globe and Mail: Versatile Hydrogen 7 blends two systems
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BMW officials say the 260-horsepower Hydrogen 7 is “autobahn fast†and it certainly seems so from behind the wheel. But this is what you would expect from a luxury sedan powered by a 6.0-litre V-12 engine.
The surprise is what comes out of the tailpipe: essentially nothing. Hydrogen 7 emissions are cleaner than the air you breathe.
Globe & Mail – Even with iDrive, BMW’s X5 is a winner
If you’re in the “What, me worry about money?” category and you choose to drive a SUV, you have all sorts of options and, properly loaded up, any one of them can set you back something well north of $80,000.
If you really pile on the options, plug in the raciest engine, check off the fanciest gadgets, the final tab out the door might top $100,000.
Of course, no one needs to spend that much on an up-town SUV. And the bargain of the whole bunch has to be the Acura MDX, aimed squarely at the BMW X5, which is the subject of this test.
CAR Magazine – The First to Report on the new M3
I personally have had this review on my countdown list for about a week. CAR Magazine has successfully released the first text and video review of the 2008 M3. Their video review gives you a great idea of the dynamics of the new car, and the burble of the new 4.0L V8 at full tilt is enough to make your hair stand on end. Click through to read the review and see the video!
Introducing the BMW 1 Series
Since its introduction in 1966, the BMW 2002 has been at the core of BMW’s philosophy. By combining exhilarating rear-wheel-drive performance, agile handling, seating for four and powerful value, the 2002 created a new niche—the sport sedan—that is still a BMW stronghold today. The understated appearance never belied its capabilities but those who knew performance, knew the 2002. In 2008, BMW will introduce a modern and authentic performance coupe that will be the next BMW legend—the 128i Coupe and the 135i Coupe.
Globe and Mail: A green machine with pizzazz
The 2007 Mini Cooper is fuel-efficient, decently quick, practical and compact enough to park almost anywhere in the city.
It’s also a green machine with pizzazz. With the manual six-speed transmission, the Mini qualifies for a $1,000 ecoAuto rebate from the federal government. In real terms, that takes the base price down from $25,900 to $24,900.
K 1200 GT Named One of Top Ten Bikes by Cycle World Magazine
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 25, 2007… For the second year in a row, the BMW K 1200 GT has been named one of the top ten motorcycles for 2007 by editors of Cycle World magazine. At the 32nd Annual Cycle World Ten Best Bikes awards dinner, the BMW K 1200 GT received the magazine’s award for Best Sport-Touring Bike, the category for motorcycles designed for sport/adventure riding, covering long distances over multiple days. “We are honored to have earned the same spot on Cycle World’s coveted top ten list with the same motorcycle for the second time in a row,†commented Arturo Pineiro, vice president, BMW Motorrad USA. “This is the 14th year BMW has been chosen for a top ten award.â€
New BMW engine turns up the heat
DEATH VALLEY, CALIF. — One doesn’t casually drive through the barren deserts of Death Valley by chance.
As the record holder for hottest spot in North America, as well as one of the most visually bleak, it’s a destination point only for those looking for hot-weather extremes — so extreme that even the only major hotel in the area shuts down from May to October.
But what Death Valley does offer is a connection to some fabulous roads on the outskirts of Las Vegas and Monterey, Calif. — the start and end points, respectively, of a four-day road trip that BMW used to highlight the mid-cycle changes to all of its 2008 model year 5-Series sport sedans.
German Muscle vs. Japanese Hustle
BMW has it and Lexus wants it. That’s all you need to know about the confrontation between the 2007 BMW 335i and 2007 Lexus IS 350.Â
Globe and Mail: Cato and Vaughan weigh in on certified used vehicles
I was perusing the Globe and Mail this morning and I noticed a well written conversation about the pre-owned vehicle industry. Cato and Vaughan take you through the basics of the pre-owned market as well as highlighting one of the best pre-owned programs in Canada. Please enjoy!
Budds’ BMW is Connected
