BMW to offer six-cylinder 6 Series Coupe in America

As anticipated, BMW of North America will offer a six-cylinder version of the new 6 Series Coupe and most likely the 6 Series Convertible as well.
At the BMW press launch of the new 650i Convertible, BMW officials stated that a six-cylinder options for the 6 Series family is a normal step for the company, as seen with the 7 Series products, but a timeline was not provided at the moment.
The launch date for the new 6 Series Coupe was set for October 1 and according to Autoblog, a 640i Coupe model will be offered as well. The 640i Coupe uses the 3.0 liter N55 twin-scroll turbocharged engine which outputs 315 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to the 8-speed ZF transmission.

2010 BMW X1 Official Pictures

BMW’s new compact SUV, the X1 is finally revealed in full, but there is not much to get excited about because it looks exactly the same as the concept version shown before. that makes us wonder why BMW spent so much energy teasing this car in many different ways?!

Well, the answer is marketing! Every new car needs it but some of them just need it more! BMW X1 cannot rely on the way it looks to sell (it’s surprisingly ugly!), neither can it be proud of its great capabilities (it’s just a jacked up 1-series) so the company has to reflect on its reputed badge.

The car launches with a wide range of engines , mostly diesel, best of which develops 204 hp and will cost you around 34,000 euros. Whilst the most powerful petrol unit has 258 hp.

So 2010 BMW X1 is not very good value for the money. For ten grand less you can get a fully loaded Nissan Murano or Toyota RAV4, but again it’s all about the badge!

Electric cars to put charge in Bay area drivers?

The free charging station is at the AAA Auto Club office on Westshore Boulevard in Tampa. The station is part of a national network that officials hope will grow.
Tampa resident Rob Gross noticed the station while paying $3.73 a gallon to fill up his car at a nearby gas station.
"Hey if they can make the economics work where the cost of the car is affordable as well as the cost to recharge it, then it's great,'' Gross said.
Jessica Brady with AAA said more charging stations throughout the city will be opened in the future.
"These were installed as part of a grant from the Department of Energy,'' Brady said. "We're going to see about a hundred of them pop up in the Tampa area within the year. Some other locations include the St. Pete Times Forum, some local libraries, Hillsborough Community College.''
Meanwhile, Suncoast Electric Cars President Richard Nimphie is charged about the possibilities of electric cars. Nimphie said opening new statements eliminate a major obstacle in getting people to buy electric vehicles.
"Their number one concern is range anxiety,'' Nimphie said. "And even though we find that the average driver only drives 15-25 miles per day, the thought that there is a charging station available gives them that much more confidence that should they need it, they can do opportunistic charging."
Nimphie added this could be a major opportunity to change the way and what people drive.
Officials said other charging stations would be added in Temple Terrace and at Environmental Protection Commission offices. However, no timetable was issued for when those stations would open.

Audi Q3 vs Range Rover Evoque

 The Audi Q3 and Range Rover Evoque are two of the most eagerly awaited new models of 2011. Both are stylish and desirable, blending SUV looks with a sporty twist and compact dimensions.

To help you get to know both cars, we’ve put together a list of key facts for each – so you can quickly and easily compare one with the other.

You can also read our verdict on the Audi Q3 from our first drive (link). We’ve also had a sneak preview (link) of the Range Rover Evoque in action – and we'll publish a full first drive report on July 13.

The Audi Q3 vs the Range Rover Evoque
With these two big-hitters about to go into battle in UK showrooms, we've put them head-to-head right here. See how they compare.

2012 BMW M5 Touring Artistically Imagined

Now that we’ve seen what the new 2012 BMW M5 sports sedan looks like, it’s time for some talented hands to shape the Touring version that may or may not follow in the future as the Bavarian company has not yet revealed any plans for a high-performance station wagon model.
The renderings you see pictured below are the work of photoshop artist Wild Speed who combined the bodies of the F10 5-Series Touring and the new M5 sedan.
If it were to produced, the estate variant would be powered by the same 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 560-horses found under the hood of the saloon model.