Archive | January, 2007

Spy Shots: Shot of the New BMW M3 “M Buttons”

The BMW M5 and the BMW M6 both have about three buttons near the shift knob. The “M” button puts you into the fast and furious M mode. The “Power” button gives you, umm we guess it just gives you Power so just push it, you’re going to need it. Last, but not least you [...]

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Spy Shots: 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

So now that the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a one-piece headlamp, Mercedes is supposedly giving the next E-Class a one-piece headlamp as well. So what’s in store for the new BMW 5-Series competitor? Well for one, design wise the car will be built on the basis of the new 2008 C-Class and take some [...]

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This Week at eGMCarTech

Missed something from this week? Here are a couple of important highlights from the week of 01-22-2007 to 01-26-2007. Check out the Archives Page full coverage of the this week. 1-26-2007: Lexus launches 2008 RX 350 with 2007 price 1-26-2007: BMW Considering Soft-Top for M3 Convertible 1-26-2007: Face off Friday: Which is a more “bling” [...]

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Lexus launches 2008 RX 350 with 2007 price

Lexus today announced the pricing for the 2008 Lexus RX 350. For 2008, the RX 350 receives exterior enhancements that include a freshened front-grille design and new exterior chrome door handles. New seven-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels with a Liquid Graphite finish are available as an option. The best part of one of the best selling [...]

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BMW Considering Soft-Top for M3 Convertible

An inside source of WindingRoad has confirmed that BMW is considering a soft-top for their next M3 convertible. This means you should forget all those wonderful spy shots you’ve seen of the M3 hard-top convertible, or just keep them in the back of your mind. The new BMW 3-Series Convertible was launched at Arizona last [...]

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Face off Friday: Which is a more “bling” SUV? Escalade, Denali or Range Rover

So what exactly is a “bling” SUV? Well according to the people that drive these BIG SUVs, a “bling” SUV is one that shows presence and of course shows off your money. So when you think about today’s Face off Friday, for a second forget performance, reliability and what’s under the hood. We spoke to some [...]

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BMW looks to strong 2007 after record 2006

BMW said its revenues increased by 5 percent hitting a new record of $63.6 billion. The total number of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles delivered to customers increased by 3.5% to 1,373,970 units. “2006 has been the best financial year in the company’s history. We have reinforced our position as the world’s leading premium [...]

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Video: CNN Reports on Maybach’s 8 Million Dollar Car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K45_CrR-z-o CNN decided to see what all the fuss was about with the Maybach Exelero, the company’s hand-built 8 million dollar car. They gave a great look at the inside of the car and took it around California where it turned a lot of heads. They Maybach Exelero has a bi-turbo V12 engine that pushes 700 [...]

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Porsche picks family member as new chairman

Seems like the name Wolfgang is really popular amongsts best friends Volkswagen and Porsche. While Wolfgang Bernard stepped down as Volkswagen chairman, Porsche today said it appointed a member of the Porsche family, Wolfgang Porsche, to be the new Porsche chairman. Wolfgang Porsche has been a member of the Prosche’s supervisory board since 1978. He will [...]

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Volkswagen wants Proton too

We told you in the beginning of January that GM is planning to make a bid for Malaysian auto company Proton Holdings. Well today XFN-Asia reported that Volkswagen has signed an agreement of intent to buy a huge stake in Proton. Volkswagen is expected to buy up to 51% of Proton”s shares. GM, on the [...]

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