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2009 BMW Lends Voice Control

9 July 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

BMW will be delivering a genuinely groundbreaking, revolutionary engineering which is to start in September of this year. The new innovation is for voice control in the car which provides more dependable and suitable operation and command over navigation systems and infotainment operations.

It is for the first time that a single voice command is adequate to fully broadcast the driver’s intention into the steering system. The driver’s spoken statement giving details of place, street and number is worked on instantaneously by the system. All the data directly enter into the navigation unit.

Lends Voice Control - BMW

BMW is the first European car manufacturer offering voice identification. The BMW system supervises and translates the user’s voice commands with regard to the type of music, the name of the artist etc.

The new system is available in different languages and is obtainable in Germany and Austria, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, and the USA.

Source: BMW

The Most Recent BMW Z4 is Geared up to roll

25 June 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

The new BMW Z4 is an imitation of its archenemy SLK roadster. The difference is that the new BMW Z4 has ditched its canvas roof by preferring a more stylish retractile steel hard top.


The new Z4 is perfectly suitable for the very best and most awful of the disgracefully random British weather. The Z4′s roof can be raised or even lowered down in 20 seconds and considerably gains the all-round profile that is so limited in the case of rag-tops. It also means more space in the boot, which ranges from 180 liters to 310 liters according to whether the roof is up or down.
The 2.3-liter edition gives 204bhp for a top speed of 150mph, speedup to 60mph in 6.6 seconds, saving of 33mpg and a CO2 placing of 199g/km.
The 3.0-liter version has a control output of 258bhp, a high speed restricted to 155mph, speedup to 60mph in 5.8 seconds, saving of 33mpg and a CO2 measure of 199g/km.

The Modern BMW ALPINA D3

22 June 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

The new BMW ALPINA D3 is a supreme blend of operation, saving and expelling. This D3 Coupe can now be seen in the showrooms. It is a 4 cylinder with a 4 door car which delivers the best performance with outstanding economy.

BMW Alpina D3
ALPINA engineers have repeated the use of their growth of BMW’s high-tech twin turbo diesel engine the 123d, which at 214 hp gives more horsepower per liter when compared to any other engine in a current BMW ALPINA road car.
The car has the capacity of 152 mph and 0-62 mph in 6.9 secs but still the authorized fuel intake and discharge info have a very diverse story. It has 52.3 mpg overall EU and 143 g/km manual gearbox version.

BMW Alpina D3

John Quigley who is the Managing Director of ALPINA GB said: “The previous model D3 was one of our most successful cars ever. We believe we really hit the spot in terms of performance, exclusivity and price.”

BMW Alpina D3

Photo’s thanks to: The Alpina Register

2011 BMW 5-door Prototype Spotted

17 June 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

2011 BMW 1-Series 5 doors spotted

Spy pictures displays a model of the next BMW 1 Series hatch have came out. The model is in its characteristic BMW black and white psychedelic disguise. The new car will be officially launched sometime in 2011. The 5-door compact car features a RWD drive train which will take up the power via 6-speed manual gearboxes or automatic transmissions. Continue Reading

BMW M7 Spy Photos

15 June 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

After a pair of near-misses WCF can eventually disclose the first spy images of the forthcoming BMW M7. It has the looks of the sportiest non-Alpina 7 Series version to date.

BMW Spy photo

Gossip includes the power protuberance on the bonnet same as the one discovered on the M3, a sharply titled pseudo M-style front mechanical device. It also includes wide air inlets plus sport wheels with vast brakes just below. Since the camo is least optimistically the car will not be a secret for too long. Continue Reading

Models of BMW M3 Version

1 June 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

The exceptional features of the BMW M3 are powerful, aesthetic design, supreme performance and exclusive style. The BMW M3 Edition Models has a selection of four highly individual cars showing flawlessly accorded alterations in body design and interior features. It also has extraordinary light-alloy wheels and lower chassis.

The BMW M3 Edition Models can be seen in the markets all over the world in July 2009. This edition comes in Alpine White, Black, Dakar Yellow, and Monte Carlo Blue. The production duration is limited to just six months. Continue Reading

$1.2 Million for BMW 7-Series

1 June 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

The hottest BMW 7 Series was set in motion accompanied by little fanfare at the Bavarian Motor Works head office on Phillip Street, Port of Spain. The Germany-based auto company was reducing its extraneous costs and so the function was made simple. The reason is due to the international financial crisis. This was reported by Gordon Borde, managing director of Bavarian Motors and the local distributors of BMW. Actually the sales of any kind of vehicle had approximately reduced by 45% since last December.
The 740Li, the first 7 Series will be set in motion in six years from now. The dimension of the car is exactly 17 centimeters longer than its predecessor. It has ceramic as its interior option. The BMW 7 series has a touring value of $1.215 million. Even if 10 cars are sold in a year it only means that the company is doing well.

Innovative BMW Baby Racer II for kids

28 May 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

The kids can now experience the fun when their parents are their BMW. The new BMW Baby Racer II has abundance of fun for kids, both at home and in the open air. This is a simple way to initiate a kid to become crazy for BMW cars and worship it like his/her parents. The kid can also have lots of fun racing in the region of the block.

BMW Baby Racer II
The new BMW Baby Racer II has thick tires which not only warranty a calm ride, but can also defeat small problems with comfort, similar to the elders doing with their BMW car. Daring the best quality BMW aim, the Baby Racer II comes with an upgraded, damp-dryable bright red seat.
Appropriate for kids of and up to 3 years of age. The new BMW Baby Racer II is obtainable at chosen BMW dealers and it is been certified by the German Technical Inspection Association.

Details of Hamann 2009 BMW 7 Series has been brought out

27 May 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

Hamann has now let out the details with regard to the work they have carried out on the new Hamann BMW 7 Series (F01 and F02). The outer has been improved with the installation of a new front skirt with incorporated LED daytime functioning lights, a roof freebooter and a rear coddler. The rear bumper has 4 tailpipes. Side skirts are fitted and they form the aerodynamic package which also enhances the beauty of the vehicle.


Buyers are free to choose their own wheel from a range of wheels with dimensions from 19-inch to 22-in diameter. The top deep dish alloy rims are painted with a glossy black paint and a diamond-grinded rim star. The power has been modified to 213kW which is equal to 290hp.
Hamann accessories fitted for this car includes aluminum foot pedals and foot rests with corresponding embroidered floor mats.

BMW 5 Series GT Revealed In Depth

26 May 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

BMW 5-Series GT 2009

The new BMW has many new stuff under its hood. It has announced 3 different engine variants to begin with. The 3.0 liter turbo-diesel for GT’s fuel economy and ecological certification. The fuel consumption rating of the 530d Gran Turismo is only 6.5 liters/100 km, with 245 hp and 540 Nm of torque and a CO2 discharge rating of 173 g/km.

It has a lot of fun stuff also. The 535i is fitted with BMW’s novel straight-six gasoline/petrol engine, a 3.0 liter 6-cylinder TwinPower turbo with 306 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The 550i has been featured with the BMW’s powerhouse 4.4 liter, twin-turbo V8 gasoline/petrol power plant with 407 hp and 600 Nm of road-grinding torque.
The GT’s suspension is aluminum, with BMW’s unique Integral-V back axle and a twofold track manage arm for the front. Dynamic Drive Control is typical with the discretionary Adaptive Drive.