Mercedes-Benz interviews a Gullwing owner in their eGarage YouTube series:
BMW has released the new M Performance Power kit for the F30 335i. The kit includes a redesigned air intake, engine cover and sportier ECU program to match. Kit includes rocker panel decals. Read more at autoblog below:
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/28/bmw-offers-m-performance-power-kit-for-2012-335i-sedan/
Alpina offers special tuned BMWs direct from the factory with special wheels, drivetrain and trim. They have just released a new Europe-only model based on the BMW X3, called the Alpina XD3. The new model features a twin turbocharged 6 cylinder diesel motor with 350 horsepower and 516 foot/lbs of torque.
Apparently 20 year old auto technicians can’t keep themselves on the road when they are test driving a classic Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing. They went too fast during a test drive and lost control of the vehicle and rolled over. Luckily, their auto shop had insurance coverage for such an unfortunate accident. I am sure they will be more careful next time! Our technicians are much more careful and safe during test drives, we’ve never had an incident!
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new electric plugin MPV at the NY International Auto Show. With an estimated range of 115 miles, this is better than both the Nissan Leaf or Ford Focus Electric. Prices haven’t been announced yet, but should be reasonable compared to other MBZ models.
BMW and tire and parts manufacturer Continental are teaming up to develop future driverless car technology. They forecast increasing automation through the next decade until cars ultimately will drive themselves in 2025.
Car Magazine from the UK has an interesting article about the new M3 releasing this year:
- We’ll see the new M3 in autumn 2013
- There’ll be an M3 and an M4
- The straight-six is back
- More Carbon Fiber
Read more about it at Car Magazine
BMW NA has announced that they are recalling recent model 3 series sedans, 1 series coupes and z4 convertibles / hard tops due to an engine stalling problem.
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