Posts Tagged ‘bmw 6 series’
Conspiracy theorists have long insisted that automakers could push their vehicles to achieve better fuel economy, and as it turns out, they were right. Of course, it isn't as easy as flipping a magic MPG switch, but automakers are making incremental gains on vehicles even between redesigns. Techniqu......
2009 Audi A4 sedan and wagon priced
Friday, August 1st, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Audi A4 Avant.The 2009 Audi A4 sedan and Avant will be hitting lots later this year, and before dealers can begin taking orders in September, they've got to let people know what it'll cost to get behind the wheel of the thoroughly revised entry-level Au......
Rumormill: Ford reviving Mustang SVO with 300 hp Ecoboost four
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
The original Fox body Mustang SVO was an odd-looking chap with an impressive 205 hp turbo four cylinder and more amenities than the standard pony car. While the light little 'Stang had a decent following, it was expensive and somewhat unreliable in comparison to the cheaper V8 model. The demise of t......
Infiniti to get entry-level coupe based on Z
Friday, June 20th, 2008
Along with the impending refreshening of Nissan's modern-day Z, the internet has been abuzz for about a year with rumors of a new smaller and less expensive coupe based on the same platform. This rear-wheel-drive coupe would compete against the upcoming Toyota/Subaru sports coupe, which also are als......
Kia to reveal facelifted Sportage in London
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
As much as we would like the new vehicle that Kia plans to unveil at the British Motor Show to be the production version of its KOUP concept car, that doesn't seem all that likely. Instead, it appears that Kia has something rather less exciting in store. According to Auto Express, a revised Sportage......
2009 Audi A4 to offer new 2.0 TFSI, revised 3.2 FSI V6
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Audi A4 Avant.Wagon lovers rejoice! Audi's new 2009 A4 Avant has made its official North American debut at the New York Auto Show. The press release, after the break, introduces us to the newest 2.0 liter TFSI four cylinder engine, variants of which hav......
Lutz says GM considering 2.0-liter turbo for Camaro
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
A four-banger in a Camaro! Blasphemy you say? Could be, but what four-pot are we talking about? In this case, the General's car czar Bob Lutz suggests that the new 2010 Camaro due next February could offer the same 2.0 liter direct-injected engine used in the Saturn Sky Redline, Pontiac Solstice GXP......
BMW recalling 5 and 6-series, X5s due to stalling
Saturday, September 8th, 2007
The NHTSA has announced a recall of nearly 30,000 2006 and 2007 X5, 5-Series, and 6-Series models equipped with the 4.8L V8 engine due to a stalling issue. The reason for the recall is that low temperatures coupled with dry conditions can create a static discharge in the fuel line, which interrupts ......
BMW slaps a refreshed nose on the 6, plus new prices
Thursday, September 6th, 2007
Click the image above for a gallery of high-res pics of the 2008 BMW 6-series.BMW released the details on the 2008 6-series today, and after wading through the lengthy press release, the only exterior changes we could come up with is a mildly revised fascia and LED taillamps. On the engineering side......
A few more details on the upcoming Fisker hybrid
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Fisker Tramonto shown for demonstration purposesAlthough it barely registered on most of our radars when it was announced a few weeks ago, Fisker Automotive is set to debut an all-new hybrid vehicle. Best known until now as a custom coachbuilder that adds a new suit of custom tailored duds to Merce......