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Stress-Busting Tai Chi Comes to Motors.co.uk

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:43:47 +0000

Though there are perhaps many aspects to modern life which may seem more of a hardship than purchasing a car, the process can indeed be a little stressful sometimes. Of course, learning to drive in the first place is perhaps a process which is more likely to add a touch of grey to your hair, but finding the right vehicle for you can also prove to be a problematic experience which is why Motors.co.uk, a site which is part of the Associated Newspapers company have just introduced a programme which will see the anxiety removed from this procedure. Fitness expert Dan Hodgkin, who is also a trained and revered Tai Chi instructor is to bring his knowledge of ancient Chinese mysticism to the Motors.co.uk site in order to help take the sting out buying a second hand vehicle, and he even has moves under his sleeves which will help you to relax after a long journey.
Indeed, the world of ancient Chinese mysticism might not be something you are likely to consider too often whilst on a long drive, yet thanks to the directions of Mr Hodgkin, you can now cleanse the body and spirit whilst sat in the driving seat, though they do stress that the car should be fully stationary before any of these relaxation techniques are attempted.
Talking about this new promotion, Katie Wardle who is the head of marketing over at the Motors.co.uk website had this to say, “From our research it was clear that buying a car is a major cause of anxiety and the launch of the video guide is a fun way to help our customers to relax and stay calm.” So, should you be looking for a stress free way to buy a vehicle, it would appear that the Motors.co.uk website is the place to go for used cars this month. There is even a Facebook campaign for this promotion, as well as Youtube videos which illustrate some of the moves which will help eradicate stress from the whole car buying process.

Alpina presented the tuning of BMW 3-Series

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:54:04 +0000

On motor show in Geneva, the German tuning company Alpina presented his new adjustments to the BMW 3-Series. It is called B3 S Biturbo and is available for sedan, wagon, coupe and convertible. Tuning specialists have made some improvements on the 3.0-liter gasoline engine, have replaced pistons, air filter and cooling systems and exhaust. These actions have led to increased power to 400 h.p. and increase maximum torque up to 540 Nm. Cars can be driven by both of rear wheels and a 4×4, in the first case the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in the sedan is a 4.7 sec and the maximum speed is limited to 300 km/h for safety reasons. Alpina B3 S Biturbo can boast with relatively low fuel consumption and levels of harmful gases. About 100 km elapse. are on average 9.7l/100km fuel and CO2 emissions are emitted 225 gr/km. German tuners have done their best and to give a slightly different form of the BMW 3-Series, but the changes were not significant.
They are equipped B3 S Biturbo with a new front lip, rear spoiler, 19-inch wheels and high-spoke leather steering wheel.

Alpina revealed the long base of BMW B7

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:00:48 +0000

Although Europe’s leading automaker did not participate in this year’s exhibition in Tokyo, however, in Tokyo attended by representatives of the Old Continent. Tuning company Alpina, whose cars are based on models of BMW, presented a version of its long B7, received its name to further LWB. The automobile has retained the traditional luxury sedan for the serial, but has the typical sports spirit. The engine of Alpina B7 LWB is 4.4-liter V8 engine, whose power is increased to 507 h.p. at 5 500 rev/min. but its maximum torque increased to 700Nm. Data from the Germans, the limousine accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 4.8 sec which is 0.5 sec faster than the serial model. Car has been tuned body-kit same as that of the short Alpina B7, consisting of new bumpers, rear spoiler, chrome exhaust tips of the system, embedded in the rear bumper and 20-inch wheels with 21 spokes design. By Alpina reported that B7 LWB provides fuel 17l. on 100km. in urban areas where extra drive, it fell to 9.0l/100km. The price of the car in Germany starting from 130 000 euro.
During a press conference in Tokyo, from Alpina brought up quite curious statistics of sales in Japan, all figures relate to number 3. German tuner first step in the Land of the Rising Sun 30 years ago. Which has sold more than 300 little elaboration BMW 7-Series, but now the engine number 3 000 travels around.