A nearly-new 2011 BMW 335i Convertible presented by Chris Moran. The 3 Series coupe and convertible have been slightly restyled for 2011, and have been given an additional model in the form of the more sport-oriented 335is. All 335i models receive a new, more fuel-efficient turbocharged engine. The upgraded stereo is also once again branded as a Harman Kardon. Introduction They say that variety is the spice of life. If that’s true, the 2011 BMW 3 Series can make things hotter than a habanero. You can get a sedan, a wagon, a coupe and a convertible; there are two turbocharged six-cylinders, a wickedly torquey diesel engine and a regular six-cylinder that’s hardly a slouch. Then there are more add-ons to be had than ornaments for a Christmas tree. Yep, there’s really something for everyone, which partly explains why the 3 Series has been so popular for so long. Oh, and the fact that it’s one of the finest automobiles on the globe may have something to do with it, too. Now in its sixth year since the last full redesign, the BMW 3 Series soldiers on with key changes for 2011. The coupe and convertible get a mild styling refresh that only the keen eyes of Bimmerphiles will notice. More important, though, is an all-new engine for the 335i models. Its output remains the same, but the switch to a single twin-scroll turbocharger in place of the old engine’s dual single-scroll turbochargers combines with direct injection to improve fuel economy. Not only is the new 335i thriftier …
An in-depth 2008 BMW 650i Convertible review with Chris Moran. Presented by D&M Motorsports. www.dmautosales.com For most people, purchasing a large luxury coupe or convertible is entirely an act of passion and indulgence, and right or wrong, outward appearance can make or break the deal. Compared to the sleek offerings from rival manufacturers Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar, well…let’s just say the 2008 BMW 6 Series has a great personality. If there is such a thing as a sleeper among the entries in the big-ticket touring class, this is it. Only when you’ve taken the time to become fully acquainted with its pure driving dynamics, innovative use of technology and lower price of entry does the 6 Series’ true beauty become apparent. In its fifth year of production, the rear-wheel-drive, four-passenger BMW 650i coupe is based on the same platform used for the 5 Series sedan. But BMW aims the 6 Series higher. It has but one engine available, a 4.8-liter V8. Not a single body panel is shared with the sedan, and the front and rear suspensions are likewise calibrated for the 650’s lower ride height and sportier intentions. To keep its weight in check, aluminum is used extensively for the suspension, hood and doors. Thermoplastic front fenders and a composite deck lid do their high-tech best to keep the 6 Series feeling spry, though this is still essentially a 4000-pound car. BMW equips its 6 Series well in terms of equipment, and you’ll find but a handful of features that are …
The brand new version of BMW’s smallest car is not only bigger and faster than before, it can also connect to Twitter and Facebook using BMW’s ConnectedDrive iPhone App. We flew to Germany to be some of the first people in the world to test it - and, thanks to torrential rain breaking our camera, we filmed the whole review on an iPhone.
(4.23.11) Taking the wraps off. I was there for the unveiling of Hyundai’s brand new Accent at theNew York International Auto Show. One of four new Hyundai’s the company promises can get 40 miles to the gallon. The new Accent joins new models of the Hyundai Elantra, the Sonata Hybrid, and the Veloster concept car. With gas prices zooming more New Yorkers are deciding what car to buy based on fuel efficiency. So that’s the focus for Hyundai — along with sizzling style. Mazda the ‘zoom-zoom’ car company long known for making vehicles that are fun to drive from their minivans to their sports-cars is another auto maker making sure to tout fuel efficiency at the New York International Auto Show. And no wonder. With gas prices hovering above a gallon, an estimated 80% of Americans are choosing their cars based on fuel economy. For Mazda that means rolling out something called ‘Skyactiv Technology’. Mazda’s figured out a way to make regular engines deliver better gas mileage than ever before. This is the first car to get the Skyactiv Technology. The fuel sipping Mazda M2. When you burn a gallon of gas it’s very inefficient. You’re only getting 30% of the energy that’s in the gas, the other 70% is wasted, lost as heat. Mazda’s latest tech tweaks let you get more bang for your buck from a gallon of gas. Skyactiv Technology is at the heart of Mazda’s new models on display right now at the New York International Auto Show. When it comes to innovative advertising. Heavy on hip …
(4.23.11) Jeep is one of those companies that puts the pedal to the metal and is happy to prove they’re not just talk. That they can walk the walk. So let’s go! It’s a staple of theNew York International Auto Show. The Jeep Outdoor Obstacle Course. You drive over stumps, tilt to one side on a 30 degree incline, rumble over uneven logs. It can be slightly hair-raising for a city kid… …but always fun. Especially if you love the exhilarating feel of four-wheelin’. Jeep calls 4 x 4’s “capability without compromise”. And I know what they mean. King of the hill. That’s what you feel like driving a Jeep. That’s me inside the Yellow Jeep Rubicon Ultimate. About to go over the edge. And down we go. In order to wear the coveted ‘Trail Rated’ 4 x 4 badge a Jeep must pass the test in five categories. Traction, Ground Clearance, Maneuverability, Articulation and Water Fording. This Outdoor Obstacle course simulates all that. You can take a test ride too — and test your mettle — at this year’s New York International Auto Show. For Jeep lovers with a taste for trucks with a sporty feel. Presto! Another reveal. Time to debut the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2012 model. You’ll see it at the New York International Auto show. It’s the aggressive but smooth looking second edition of the of the Grand Cherokee SRT8. Boasting the most powerful engine yet! This model’s headed for showrooms this year. Under the hood a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 spitting out 465 horsepower and the same pound-feet of …
The brand new version of BMW’s smallest car is not only bigger and faster than before, it can also connect to Twitter and Facebook using BMW’s ConnectedDrive iPhone App. We flew to Germany to be some of the first people in the world to test it - and, thanks to torrential rain breaking our camera, we filmed the whole review on an iPhone.
An in-depth 2008 BMW 650i Convertible review with Chris Moran from AutoMedia. Presented by D&M Motorsports. www.dmautosales.com For most people, purchasing a large luxury coupe or convertible is entirely an act of passion and indulgence, and right or wrong, outward appearance can make or break the deal. Compared to the sleek offerings from rival manufacturers Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar, well…let’s just say the 2008 BMW 6 Series has a great personality. If there is such a thing as a sleeper among the entries in the big-ticket touring class, this is it. Only when you’ve taken the time to become fully acquainted with its pure driving dynamics, innovative use of technology and lower price of entry does the 6 Series’ true beauty become apparent. In its fifth year of production, the rear-wheel-drive, four-passenger BMW 650i coupe is based on the same platform used for the 5 Series sedan. But BMW aims the 6 Series higher. It has but one engine available, a 4.8-liter V8. Not a single body panel is shared with the sedan, and the front and rear suspensions are likewise calibrated for the 650’s lower ride height and sportier intentions. To keep its weight in check, aluminum is used extensively for the suspension, hood and doors. Thermoplastic front fenders and a composite deck lid do their high-tech best to keep the 6 Series feeling spry, though this is still essentially a 4000-pound car. BMW equips its 6 Series well in terms of equipment, and you’ll find but a handful of features …
An in-depth 2008 BMW 650i Convertible review with Chris Moran from AutoMedia. Presented by D&M Motorsports. www.dmautosales.com For most people, purchasing a large luxury coupe or convertible is entirely an act of passion and indulgence, and right or wrong, outward appearance can make or break the deal. Compared to the sleek offerings from rival manufacturers Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar, well…let’s just say the 2008 BMW 6 Series has a great personality. If there is such a thing as a sleeper among the entries in the big-ticket touring class, this is it. Only when you’ve taken the time to become fully acquainted with its pure driving dynamics, innovative use of technology and lower price of entry does the 6 Series’ true beauty become apparent. In its fifth year of production, the rear-wheel-drive, four-passenger BMW 650i coupe is based on the same platform used for the 5 Series sedan. But BMW aims the 6 Series higher. It has but one engine available, a 4.8-liter V8. Not a single body panel is shared with the sedan, and the front and rear suspensions are likewise calibrated for the 650’s lower ride height and sportier intentions. To keep its weight in check, aluminum is used extensively for the suspension, hood and doors. Thermoplastic front fenders and a composite deck lid do their high-tech best to keep the 6 Series feeling spry, though this is still essentially a 4000-pound car. BMW equips its 6 Series well in terms of equipment, and you’ll find but a handful of features …
A nearly-new 2011 BMW 335i Convertible presented by Chris Moran from D&M Motorsports. The 3 Series coupe and convertible have been slightly restyled for 2011, and have been given an additional model in the form of the more sport-oriented 335is. All 335i models receive a new, more fuel-efficient turbocharged engine. The upgraded stereo is also once again branded as a Harman Kardon. Introduction They say that variety is the spice of life. If that’s true, the 2011 BMW 3 Series can make things hotter than a habanero. You can get a sedan, a wagon, a coupe and a convertible; there are two turbocharged six-cylinders, a wickedly torquey diesel engine and a regular six-cylinder that’s hardly a slouch. Then there are more add-ons to be had than ornaments for a Christmas tree. Yep, there’s really something for everyone, which partly explains why the 3 Series has been so popular for so long. Oh, and the fact that it’s one of the finest automobiles on the globe may have something to do with it, too. Now in its sixth year since the last full redesign, the BMW 3 Series soldiers on with key changes for 2011. The coupe and convertible get a mild styling refresh that only the keen eyes of Bimmerphiles will notice. More important, though, is an all-new engine for the 335i models. Its output remains the same, but the switch to a single twin-scroll turbocharger in place of the old engine’s dual single-scroll turbochargers combines with direct injection to improve fuel economy. Not only is the …
A nearly-new 2011 BMW 335i Convertible presented by Chris Moran from AutoMedia. The 3 Series coupe and convertible have been slightly restyled for 2011, and have been given an additional model in the form of the more sport-oriented 335is. All 335i models receive a new, more fuel-efficient turbocharged engine. The upgraded stereo is also once again branded as a Harman Kardon. Introduction They say that variety is the spice of life. If that’s true, the 2011 BMW 3 Series can make things hotter than a habanero. You can get a sedan, a wagon, a coupe and a convertible; there are two turbocharged six-cylinders, a wickedly torquey diesel engine and a regular six-cylinder that’s hardly a slouch. Then there are more add-ons to be had than ornaments for a Christmas tree. Yep, there’s really something for everyone, which partly explains why the 3 Series has been so popular for so long. Oh, and the fact that it’s one of the finest automobiles on the globe may have something to do with it, too. Now in its sixth year since the last full redesign, the BMW 3 Series soldiers on with key changes for 2011. The coupe and convertible get a mild styling refresh that only the keen eyes of Bimmerphiles will notice. More important, though, is an all-new engine for the 335i models. Its output remains the same, but the switch to a single twin-scroll turbocharger in place of the old engine’s dual single-scroll turbochargers combines with direct injection to improve fuel economy. Not only is the new …
