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Why Car Leasing is Smart in the Downturn

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:13:50 +0000

In this economic climate nothing is certain, there are constant murmurings about a double dip recession threatening the Uk which would have disastrous consequences for job, savings, the housing market and the UKs already huge national debt. Now is clearly not a time to invest, the market for anything except gold is very wobbly and unstability is not the best condition in which to gamble your life savings on a start up. Buying a new car is something that’s no doubt at the back of everyone’s mind in these difficult times, considering a vehicle loses a third of its value as soon as it leaves the showroom it isn’t exactly a wise investment to plough fifty grand into a new gas guzzling 4×4.

If only there were a low risk route to car purchasing. Well you might be in lick, car leasing is really taking off in the UK at the moment. Before the recession hit this was a largely unused option of purchase by consumers and was mainly utilsied by business for company cars. Now consumers are taking the initiates and using car leasing deals to afford themselves low cost motoring. Car leasing works very similar to renting, except a small deposit is paid at the start which is flexible depending on what car accessories you want. This is a predetermined month-by month fee typically paid over the course of 2-3 years and a GFV which usually favours the consumer with a low buy back price after the lease period has elapsed.

This kind of payment method is ideal of for those that want or need to buy a new car but are unsure about their financial future. The GFV does not have to be paid and anything the car is worth over and above this value can be used as equity to use as a deposit on another leasing scheme. This is also perfect if you need a certain type of car over a short period, e.g a BMW X6 to ferry the kids to school. Car leasing is the perfect option for those who want a new car but without the huge investment.

Cars Peek: 2011 BMW M5 using Twin-Turbocharged V8

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:23:08 +0000

BMW already introduce their next generation 5-Series sedan, BMW and, its M division,currently is now concentrating on the development of their new version of the series.When a Twin-Turbocharged V8 installed inside a BMW,In the X5M and X6M, the bi-turbocharged unit produces an output of 555 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 680Nm or 501-lbs/ft of peak torque, available between 1,500 and 5,650 rpm. In comparison, the current M5′s naturally aspirated V10 makes 507HP and 520Nm or 383-lbs/ft of peak torque.

Details on the new M5′s engine specs remain scarce, though it has been suggested that the direct-injection V8 may be further honed, boosting output closer to the 600HP mark.

The new V8 will not only be more powerful than the V10, but also more compact in size, lighter in weight and more fuel efficient with lower CO2 emissions.

Along with the new powerplant, the 2011 M5 will get a re-engineered version of the BWM M3′s seven-speed twin-clutch transmission (DCT), and hopefully for purists, a classic manual gearbox.

As with every other product bearing the M badge, the 5-Series-based model will benefit from suspension, brake and steering system upgrades to further improve handling and driver’s feedback.

Detroit Auto Show:Redesigned Z4 sDrive35is and BMW 1 Series electrical ActiveE

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:59:56 +0000

BMW will present in January in Detroit Auto Show to two very interesting car model.The first are their new redesigned Z4 sDrive35is, and secondly the concept of the BMW 1 Series electrical, activeE.

In the case of the Z4, the firm is presented with the 3.0-liter engine, which has been updated with a less strict intake manifold and two more pressure turbos. It has 340 hp, 450 Nm (500 Nm with overboost), and goes from 0 to 100 in 4.8 seconds. The technology comes from BMW Twin Turbo and direct fuel injection (High Precision Injection).

The Sport automatic gearbox DKG dual clutch gear changes without interrupting the transmission of force. In addition, the driver can choose between fully automatic mode or manual mode.

The changes from the previous model include the recalibration of the electric steering, adaptive suspension that lowers the car 10 mm height, a new set of wheels 18 and 19 inch M Sport aerodynamic kit.

The M Sport Package is combined with M aerodynamic package and the M chassis automatic electronic adjustment of the damping. This coupling makes the model is less comfortable but much more sporty.

Cosmetic changes make it more aggressive and more pleasing to the eye, the redesign has been good to the German model.

On the side of the 1 Series Concept activeE signature presents us with the same first developing a fully electric vehicle. This like other models have lithium-ion batteries (made by SB LiMotive). The electric motor has 170 hp and 250 Nm. The weight is 1,800 kg.

The most amazing feature of this model is that with a 220/230 V outlet and 50 amps, can travel up to 160 km with only 3 hours charging time, a remarkable achievement by the firm.

No word yet on the cost of this variant of the 1 Series, but there will be 600 produced for sale.

New BMW 320d most EfficientDynamics and Fuel Efficient

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:47:37 +0000

New 320d EfficientDynamics Edition that will be presented for the first time at next month’s 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the 320d, the EfficientDynamics Edition is claimed to be the most fuel-efficient and lowest-emission car in BMW’s current model range with a combined fuel consumption of 4.1 lt diesel/100km, which is equal to 57.4mpg US or 68.9 mpg UK, and a CO2 rating of 109g/km in the EU test cycle.

BMW ActiveHybrid X6

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:27:47 +0000

BMW no doubt one of the best car brands ever.Just see how those BMW X6 cars sold through out the entire world.BMW has it own class.I just love BMW X6, one of the best dynamic car i ever wanted to own one someday.Recently in news BMW said that they own the most powerful hybrid vehicle in the world.Which is happened refering to BMW new BMW ActiveHybrid X6 .

This new BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will be powered by the 400-hp, 450-lb-ft twin-turbo V-8 from the (relatively) normal X6 xDrive50i, supplemented with two electric motors.

This X6 and also-just-announced BMW ActiveHybrid 7 share the honor of being BMW’s first-ever hybrids, but they share little else. Although both boast componentry co-developed with competitors—and share the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8—the systems are dramatically different. The 7 uses a mild hybrid system created with Daimler and utilizing just one electric motor.

The world’s most powerful hybrid,BMW ActiveHybrid X6 vehicle will debut at the Frankfurt auto show this September, and U.S. sales will commence late in 2009. BMW isn’t talking pricing yet, but with a V-8 X6 starting above $67,000 and the also recently announced X6 M basing at almost $90,000, we’d put the ActiveHybrid X6’s base price right around $80,000.Really build for deep pocket people.

VIDEO: BMW X6M 555HP V8 Turbo on the Race Track

admin — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:45:49 +0000

Here’s some new video footage of BMW’s M-badged X6 SAV on the race track. Like its X5M twin, the X6M comes with a new 4.4-liter twin – turbo V8 engine delivering a maximum output of 555 horsepower and a peak torque of 680Nm or 501-lbs/ft. Power is distributed to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with the Bavarian firm claiming that it’s high-performance crossover accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in just 4.7 seconds.

New BMW X6 xDrive35i and xDrive50i M Sport Packages with Powerful Upgrades

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:33:20 +0000

This fall will see the introduction of a new M Sport package for the BMW X6 xDrive35i and xDrive50i turbocharged gasoline models. What’s interesting about this package is that, unlike other M Division kits that comprise mainly of styling upgrades and quite often slightly more aggressively tuned suspension and different wheels and tires, this one actually adds much in the way of performance.

More specifically, the M Sport Package sees the X6 xDrive35i gaining the same tweaked version of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six found on the 740i that produces 326HP at 5,800 rpm and 450Nm of peak torque from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm. That’s an additional 20HP and 50Nm of torque compared to the standard X6 xDrive35i.

The X6 xDrive50i (damn those marketing folks at BMW and their over-complicated naming systems…) gets an even greater power boost as the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8′s output is lifted from 408HP to 446HP. In comparison, the new X6 M model’s 4.4L V8 turbo makes 555 horsepower.

If we translated the German press release correctly (if not, we’ll be much obliged if our German readers could take a look at it below and make any necessary corrections or/and additions), the M Sport Package for the X6 SAVs will also include a body kit, 20-inch alloy wheels and a sportier interior trim.

For the record, the vehicle pictured above is the 555HP X6 M variant as the Bavarian automaker did not disclose any photographs of the X6 with the M Sport Package.