Which took place last weekend, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Lake Como in Italy, the German company BMW attracted the attention of visitors with an impressive concept.
The car was inspired by the legendary Model 328, for which we have noted that the age of 75 years, but it has lots of retro elements, it is equipped with all sorts of modern technology. So-called Hommage concept BMW 328 is equipped with 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which does not mention details, but thanks to its low weight of only 780 kg. The car probably has a phenomenal dynamics.
In the design concept in a very good way retro lines are combined with classical forms, but unfortunately it will remain only a demonstration vehicle and will hardly ever be placed on the conveyor.

The auto insurance is very important part from our life. It protects our car from theft, accident, damage and many more risks. The auto insurance makes our life easier and protect the drivers from big compensations. In many countries the Third Party Liability Insurance is mandatory. Many financial institutions are requiring auto insurance on the leasing cars, rent-a-cars and etc. This is making the insurance very important part from our life and daily drivers spend a lot of money on it. Most of the drivers are looking for the best deal and the low cost auto insurance for their cars. This usually sounds some dangerous, but the service of the insurance companies is also from high quality. Because of the large demand of insurance quotes, the companies are decreasing prices and trying to get largest market stake. The low cost car insurance is really good way to decrease the expenses of your car. The way is quite simple if you have good records and your car is new, the deductible is lower and you get lower cost for your insurance quote. In doesn’t matter what is your car – Audi, Aston Martin, BMW, Bentley or lower cost car, but in any case you need cheap car insurance for its safety.
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Furthermore, the lateral pickup M3, BMW presented at a specialized exhibition in Munich a few unique individuals, among them was the concept of the new M5. Access to the event had only chosen people, but luckily one of them has spread photos of the car. His formal presentation to the general public will be on exhibition in Shanghai this month. The standard model of the new BMW M5 hardly differs from the concept that you see today, note that the production model will make world debut at the Show in Frankfurt in the autumn. The design of the vehicle is completely in the style of all his brothers from M-family, and the engine is an updated version of the 4.4-liter, V8 turbo, we know from the X5 M and X6 M. Although no specific data for the unit, says that power is about 600 h.p.

The dream of every young bachelor – BMW M3 Coupe gets a new special edition, which will however only be available on the market in China, and her name is M3 Coupe Matte Edition. The car is available with two new exterior colors, which are black and dark gray. Interesting about them is that they have received as we know are combined metallic luster and look of silk matte finish.
In addition, BMW M3 Coupe Matte Edition differs from the standard model in the presence of 19-inch wheels with 10 double-spoke design, air holes on the front fenders, exhaust tailpipes in chrome and black painted brake calipers red. The hot interior of the coupe is even formed in a combination of black leather with contrasting red stitching, red armrests in the doors and carbon fiber trim.
The engine of a special version of the model is identical to that of standard BMW M3 Coupe. We remind you that it is 4.0-liter, V8 engine, with power 415 h.p. and is combined with the standard six-speed manual transmission, but optional and seven-speed automatic with double clutch.

The Swiss tuning company Mansory has decided to “beautify” Bavarian sedan BMW 7-Series, or at least make it as understanding the founder and Kuron Mansor. The car has been very aggressive front bumper with integrated LED lights in it and carbon eyebrows, which sit a little rough, but probably Mansory customers will like it because they like the same style.
Radiator grille has been replaced with carbon, of any material are also made new roof spoiler and trunk. See modified rear bumper with integrated diffuser in it and four custom tip of the exhaust system. The appearance of the car is complemented by 22-inch alloy wheels and interior layout are to use high-quality leather, alcantara, wood and carbon fiber. Furthermore, there is a new drive, but Mansory claim that can satisfy every desire of customers for equipment.
Engine tuning modifications available for 750i and 760Li. In the 4.4-liter, V8 engine of the first power is increased from 408 to 490 h.p. and maximum torque – from 600 to 720 Nm and 6.0-liter “heart” of the second hand has delivered 640 h.p. and 920 Nm over the standard 544 h.p. and 750 Nm.

By BMW showed the new generation of the BMW 6-Series in November, but then we saw only a convertible version, and now the Bavarians decided to reveal all the details and interior. The design of the car does not differ in nothing from that of the convertible, except, of course, the existence of roof. The body is having dimensions are 4894 mm length, 1894 mm width and 1369 mm height, which means that it is longer and wider than its predecessor, but less. The wheelbase of the new BMW 6-Series Coupe was also increased by 75 mm. to 2855 mm. and then the all-new suspension providing greater driving comfort and better stability. Additionally the system also offers dynamic control of damping, which includes stabilizing the body in the slope. With the advent on the market, the car will be offered with two BMW TwinPower Turbo engine, they are combined with technologies EfficientDynamics. In standard equipment includes, where appropriate, to include ancillary units, lightweight design and low resistance tires. Furthermore, in the 640i Coupe is a start / stop system and standby ECO PRO, improve energy efficiency. The engine of the BMW 640i Coupe is a 3.0-liter, inline supplying power 320 h.p. and maximum torque of 450 Nm, which is available in the range 1,300-4,500 rev/min. According to company car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 5.4 sec, while its average fuel consumption is 7.7l/100km.
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G-Power is the tuning company that does not like to be second in any way by doing everything possible to create the fastest vehicles in different classes. The German tuners hold many records, but to them already and added that the fastest legal estate. With the title is adorned HURRICANE RS Touring, which is based on BMW M5 Touring E61. The car is equipped with 5.0-liter, V10 engine, whose power is increased to 750k.s. objectives and the maximum torque is 750 Nm and is available at 5 000 rev/min. The maximum speed of G-Power HURRICANE RS Touring is limited to 360 km / h for safety reasons, but as you can see the video, is not a problem it can be reached, even a simple Autobahn in Germany, which will said that the potential of the machine is much larger. According to spread by G-Power information hot wagon is fired from 0-100 km h for 4.5 sec, 0-200 km/h are necessary 9.7 sec, but only for 26 sec you can feel the thrill of acceleration from 0 to 300 km/h. In addition to engine tuning, HURRICANE RS Touring boasts a number of other improvements. There are 20 inches Wheels G-Power Silverstone Diamond, dressed in high-performance tires MICHELIN Pilot Sport, adjustable in height and suspension stiffness, and many powerful braking system. By G-Power also offer the opportunity to fully dress the interior with high-quality leather and Alcantara as the price of the car in Germany with this extra is € 288,000.

With 2011 shaping up to be the year of low-carbon motoring, many petrol heads out there might be concerned that speed, style and luxury are being sacrificed for greener qualities by leading manufacturers. This, however, is not the case and the world’s top motoring firms are proving that eco-friendly cars needn’t be tiny electric trundlers.
Two of the big hitters of the industry, BMW and Mercedes Benz, have tied their colours to the green motoring mast with the launch of hybrid vehicles that deliver all the lavish features their loyal customers expect of them in a refreshingly low-impact vehicle.
Here’s how they measure up:
Mercedes E300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Mercedes chose the Geneva Motor Show 2011 as a platform upon which to launch the company’s first ever hybrid diesel motor, the E300 BlueTEC. While the car possesses all the powerful, stylish, dynamic looks that Benz fans have come to love over the years, it also packs some wonderfully green features.
The E300 BlueTEC comes with a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine that is capable of 204hp, as well as a 15kW electric motor that aids acceleration and recuperates braking energy. Together, the diesel engine and electric motor deliver 224hp and a torque of more than 280Nm, while consuming just 4.1 litres of fuel per 100km (109g/km CO2 emissions).
In purely electric mode, the E300 BlueTEC can reach 35 km/h and cover shorter journeys, meaning that drivers can move through city traffic without having to engage the diesel engine or consume any fuel. The diesel engine also switches itself off when the vehicle coasts down from 80 km/h, with the electric motor keeping the car in ‘sailing’ mode by maintain a constant road speed.
The combination of the electric motor and diesel engine make the E300 BlueTEC wonderfully agile in acceleration and fabulously fuel efficient. The finishing touches on the vehicle ensure that it competes with the likes of the Mercedes A-Class and S-Class, with ample space and storage in the car and the peerless comfort of a Mercedes Benz.
Expected to be released to the general public later this year, car insurance groups for the E300 BlueTEC have yet to be announced – for best priced car insurance groups click here
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A serial version of electric BMW ActiveE will debut at the Geneva, the German company is planning to launch around 1000 units, by the end of the year in several European countries, China and seven U.S. cities. Though the premiere of EV based on 1-Series Coupe, left about 2 weeks, the Bavarians decided to disseminate detailed information on it, which makes it clear that he does not differ much from the concept shown in Detroit, the difference is only the bumpers. The electric motor car is again a power 170 h.p. and its maximum torque of 250 Nm. Of course still available in 0ob/min. Energy to do it comes from a set of lithium-ion batteries located in places where there are container and transmission in the standard model. BMW ActiveE accelerates from 0-100 km/h for less than 9.0 sec and the maximum speed that is doing 145 km/h. Its autonomy is 160 km/h as the time required to fully recharge in a specialized plant is about 4 hours, but only 12 minutes in it are sufficient to ensure your passing of 40 km.

The German tuning firm Hamann presented a new package for the BMW 5-Series, which, however, is designed for cars equipped with M-Series package. The Hamann engineers have created a number of aerodynamic components that integrate seamlessly into the front and rear bumper 5-Series, M equipped with original package. The additional front lip adds to the attraction force, which also contributes carbon tailgate spoiler and roof. Moreover, there are new side skirts. In technological terms, changes occurred in the exhaust system was replaced with a new 4-round tip (only available for 550i). The suspension does is modified, leading to reduced clearance by 35mm. On offer for Hamann BMW 5-Series with M package also 21-inch wheels Anniversary Evo, and some elements of the layout of the interior, including steering wheel, aluminum pedals, carbon fiber and decorative mats with the logo of the company.