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BMW’s appetite for controversial design may have waned since the heights of former design boss Chris Bangle’s oft-derided flame surfacing stratagem. But it shows no sign of fading completely, as we see in the first official photographs of the new sixth-generation 5-series, which goes on sale in North America by mid-2010.
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2011 BMW 5-series: Bavaria’s Midsize Sedan Takes Cues From Bigger 7-series Brother
November 24th, 2009 
admin Audi won’t be No.1: BMW
November 20th, 2009 admin BMW Australia says it is ready to repel a local sales assault by rival German car Audi, which has stated its intention to become Australia’s leading luxury brand by 2015.
BMW X1
BMW again considers Audi a competitor, with recently appointed managing director Stavros Yallouridis declaring he would “have to keep an eye” on the ‘third’ German brand that’s been catching its compatriots on the sales charts.
The BMW Overview
November 13th, 2009 admin The BMW Story
This German-based company is one of the world’s most respected automakers, renowned for crafting luxury cars and SUVs that offer superior levels of driving enjoyment. Bavarian Motor Works (BMW) was founded in 1916 to build aircraft.
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What’s your favorite BMW engine of all time?
November 11th, 2009 admin 
What’s your favorite BMW engine of all time?
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2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan
November 11th, 2009 admin 
Spied: 2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan
While the 2012 BMW 3-Series might seem a long ways off, our spies have captured the first photos of a next-generation prototype fresh from Europe. The typical 3-Series look — evident since the E36 through to the E46 and currently the E90 — will remain, meaning squat proportions, short rear overhang and wheels placed to each corner. That said, the car will look slimmer and more toned compared to the current 3-Series.
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Most Reliable Cars
November 11th, 2009 admin 
Small, family, and hybrid cars lead the way, and Ford continues its strong showing.
Paying more for a new car doesn’t guarantee better reliability. As a group, inexpensive small cars and midsized family sedans are the most reliable. That’s one of the findings of our 2009 Annual Auto Survey, based on our subscribers’ experiences with 1.4 million vehicles.
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Posted in Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Columns, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz 
Tags: Audi A3, BMW, cars, Dodge, Hybrid, Hyundai, Lexus GS, Mercedes-Benz, Most Reliable Cars, Nissan Versa, Subaru Impreza WRX., Toyota Yaris 
Comments OffMost Popular Vehicles by ZIP Code
November 11th, 2009 admin 
For most Americans, the adage “you are what you eat” could easily be replaced these days with “you are what you drive.” Our cars have become an extension of our personality — or the one we’re hoping to project to the world. Sporty and sassy, says the MINI Cooper; practical and spacious, screams the Honda Odyssey minivan; strong and intimidating, exudes the Ford F-150. Just as cars can reflect their owners’ personalities, they can also reflect the local culture in a particular ZIP code. What are the most popular cars by ZIP code — and what does that say about the city and its population? Read on.
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Posted in BMW, Ford Australia, Ford Europe, Ford North America, Honda, Latest News, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, News, Toyota Tags: BMW, BMW 328xi, Chevrolet, Ford F-150, Honda Civic, Lexus RX, Popular Vehicles, Subaru Outback, Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius, ZIP Code 1 Comment »2010 Model Year Preview
November 11th, 2009 admin 
Automakers around the globe are reeling from the recession and the resulting downturn in automobile sales, which is projected to last well into next year. Consequently, most are rethinking their product offerings to meet the public’s perceived desire for more affordable, fuel-efficient transportation. While traditional thought would tell us that the next generation of new car buyers is in for a parade of
easy-to-sell vehicles with no pulse to speak of, we’ve found more than a few 2010 model year cars, trucks and SUVs that’ll get your heart pounding.
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Posted in Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Bentley, Dodge, Latest News, News Tags: 2009 BMW 7-Series, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera Coupe, 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider, 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2010 Audi R8 Spyder, 2010 Audi S4, 2010 BMW X5 M, 2010 Cadillac SRX, 2010 Model, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Preview Comments OffBMW teases 2011 5-Series [Video]
November 10th, 2009 admin 
Following several spy sightings, BMW has released a teaser video of its forthcoming 2011 5-Series Sedan. Although the actual 5-Series doesn’t appear in the teaser video, the short clip does show the 5er’s “sporting and elegant design” via a kinetic sculpture from the BMW Museum.
The BMW 5 Series Sports Wagon
November 10th, 2009 admin 
The new 5 Series Sports Wagon adds yet another feature typical of BMW – flexibility – to the outstanding attributes of sporting performance, supremacy, and elegance already boasted by the new 5 Series Sedan.
