Written by Heather on Saturday, November 28th, 2009 ( Start discussion )
Tags: Auto News, automotive news, BMW, BMW news, car news, news
Now, normally, I would attempt to make some type of joke regarding BMW but this time … it is not all that funny. One of the most expensive brands of cars is actually upping their prices for 2010 and honestly, I do not think that is right. BMW is raising their prices about 0.4% across the board in North America and while that might not seem like all that much … to be perfectly honest, it is. It is a lot.
For example, if you are buying yourself a 760Li, the new price is $136,600 — a raise of about $600.00. For me? That’s a heck of a lot of money! While you might not agree because you are one of the lucky ones able to afford it, it is still a huge deal for those of us just trying to get by and keep our BMW status.
Why is BMW doing this? Well, I can tell you that they are not saying. No reports have been published on the exact reason why BMW decided to suddenly raise their prices.
Written by Heather on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 ( Start discussion )
Tags: ERA, I.DE.A
Okay, folks, get ready to read carefully, because this is going to get a little complicated. This car is the work of the I.DE.A Institute. The institute is responsible for many well known vehicles, such as the Daihatsu Move, the Fiat Tipo, and the Nissan Terrano II. They recently debuted this beauty as well, the ERA. It got its unveiling at this years motor show in Geneva. It was truly an event, ending a ten year long absence.
This is the first model in a series of them the Institute will be revealing over the course of the next several years.
The ERA is a two seater roadster with a monocoque steel chassis. It has a sleek, sloping, long hood and curves that have been described as harmonious.
It is both simplistic and exclusive, especially in its materials.
Written by Heather on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 ( Start discussion )
When General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt, reviewers proclaimed that they also unveiled what the next one hundred years of their automobiles will be like. This is the Chevrolet Volt’s production version, and it is one which is said to be able to offer as much as forty miles worth of gasoline. It is emissions free, and electric driven vehicle that has capability for extended range for hundreds of extra miles.
Bob Boniface is behind the design of the Chevrolet Volt. It is the very first of the E-Flex vehicles which will be ideally following it in the future.
Production is slated to start late next year in 2010 — and yes, that means production for the United States, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for it.
