Filed under: Euro, Plants/Manufacturing, BMW
After the announcement last month that BMW was increasing U.S. production while cutting jobs in Germany, the CFO of the German automaker, Michael Ganal, told...
Archive: april 15, 2008
Rumormill: Next BMW 7 Series to offer four-wheel steering?
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Euro, BMW, Rumormill
Just yesterday, we reported that the new BMW 7 Series (F01) will be fitted with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Now we are hearing rumors that the 2009 flagship sedan will be available with four-wheel steering, as well. While we understand the consumer-driven technology battle going on between the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series, the addition of a four-wheel steer option (with the added mechanical complexity and weight) just doesn't seem to make much sense to us these days - the '80s are over. The 7 Series isn't designed as a canyon...
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Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Euro, BMW, Rumormill
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Filed under: Carsumer Advocacy
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Filed under: Safety, Porsche, UK
Jack Higgs of Penarth, England, is 93. He has been driving for 76 years, and has never gotten a ticket. He never even had a single accident since learning to drive at age...
Jack Higgs of Penarth, England, is 93. He has been driving for 76 years, and has never gotten a ticket. He never even had a single accident since learning to drive at age...
Filed under: Safety, Porsche, UK
Jack Higgs of Penarth, England, is 93. He has been driving for 76 years, and has never gotten a ticket. He never even had a single accident since learning to drive at age...
Jack Higgs of Penarth, England, is 93. He has been driving for 76 years, and has never gotten a ticket. He never even had a single accident since learning to drive at age...
Filed under: Economy, Hatchbacks, FIAT
Fiat has confirmed rumors that it is developing a new low-cost world car. However while earlier reports suggested a single small car was under consideration, a senior...
Fiat has confirmed rumors that it is developing a new low-cost world car. However while earlier reports suggested a single small car was under consideration, a senior...
Filed under: Car Buying, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, GMC, Pontiac, Saab
We don't normally cover every little change an automaker makes to its lineup as the model year clicks over, but General Motor...
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Apr 14 Chrysler's new technology for 2009 includes UConnect SYNC-killer, in-car WiFi and a swivel screen
Filed under: I.C.E., Tech, Chrysler
Chrysler just issued a press release detailing all the new technology that will soon be available in many of its 2009 model year vehicles, and the highlight would have...
Chrysler just issued a press release detailing all the new technology that will soon be available in many of its 2009 model year vehicles, and the highlight would have...
Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Driving
Have you ever hit the throttle when a traffic light turns yellow, and then it turns red faster than you thought? We know it's happened to us, and for the most...
Have you ever hit the throttle when a traffic light turns yellow, and then it turns red faster than you thought? We know it's happened to us, and for the most...