The word had been out that the freshened 3 Series from BMW, due in 2009, would be getting the updated and improved version of the iDrive system, the multifunction system that has maddened BMW owners in its previous incarnations, been copied by other manufacturers, and been a constant source of criticism by automotive journalists.
Various sources, including BMW Blog, had reported last week that the new version of iDrive, reportedly currently under testing, would be part of the new 3 Series.
But, BMW Blog now says that they were misinformed, or at least that they are now better informed. BMW sources have told BMW Blog that there’s zero chance if the new iDrive showing up in the facelifted 3 Series.
Instead, the new iDrive goes into the 5 Series.
So, all you’ve got to do if you want it is spend more money.
Photographers at
Auto Express have caught the new 911 Turbo undisguised during testing. Cosmetic changes are noticed of which are the rear tail lights that are shaped distinctly. Minor changes are observed at the front. The car is presumed to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show this year. Along with visual upgrades, Porsche have also made mechanical changes to the car.
These are the last pictures with the upcoming mid-sedan from
Saab.The maker is preparing a facelift for the 9-3, with design elements from the Aero-X Concept. The new 9-3 will compete with models like Audi A4,
Volvo S40,
BMW 3-Series and
Mercedes C-Class. The 2008 9-3 will debut before Saab’s 60th birthday, probably at Frankfurt Motor Show.
The 2008 9-3 will get a new front end with a bigger and more aggressive grille with one huge center section flanked by two smaller air-intakes (
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The Cayenne is starting a new chapter in its success story: four years after the model’s launch, Porsche is presenting the second generation of its sporty SUV. The new, attractively designed Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo models have been given more powerful, direct gasoline injection engines. These are known at Porsche as Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), and they lower the fuel consumption of individual models by over eight percent (NEDC). In real driving conditions, savings of up to 15 percent are possible. The new Cayenne will be in Porsche showrooms from February 24, 2007.
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Bentley will operate a mild facelift for the Continental GT as well for the Continental Flying Spur. These are the first pictures with both modified models on a winter test before the official release.
Like every cheap car the luxurious British cars have to endure an aesthetic operation some time. Thanks to limited capacity tank of the camouflaged cars, some people can make some shots and then we know what the maker is preparing. This is the same case.
To be sure of the differences (...)
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Porsche is revising the 911 and also the Boxster . From this changes will also benefit the coupe model derived from the Boxster series, the Porsche Cayman. The model appeared in 2005 but after less than 2 years the German maker decided to update the this coupe along with the rest of the Boxster models.
For the two series the changes will be almost identical, with minor modification on the mechanical part and also to the aesthetics parts.
The face of the car will include new headlight (...)
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Ever heard some say "she’s good old girl" when talking about their cars?
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