Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Sexiest Car On The Road

The sexiest car on the road?

Could anything in the auto industry be more subjective? More open to argument?

Today's economic and political atmosphere would seem to dictate more discussions about cars that are fuel efficient and aerodynamic, or perhaps run on batteries, rather than those that are stacked with horsepower and sex appeal.

But consider that auto designers must work as much as five and six years in advance of when a car actually hits showrooms. New cars that are arriving at dealerships and auto shows this year were mere sketches on paper in 2006, well before the economic meltdown changed priorities for many consumers.

German automaker Audi is in the midst launching a new model in the U.S., the A7, with a marketing campaign that pushes the idea that the car, part of a modern design phenomenon known as the "four-door coupe," is worthy of being considered art. "The all-new Audi A7 takes cues from high art, with dramatic stylings and bold features, says Audi of America chief marketing officer Scott Keogh. "The A7 will join the ranks of icons in design and technology," Keogh added.

A TV and Internet video campaign for the A7 plays with the idea that a waiting public is so admiring of the A7 that people are busying themselves meticulously, cleaning, tidying and otherwise preparing roadways for the sexiest design ever.

The car does have its supporters for the title. "The A7 is like a sexy stiletto shoe that is also really comfortable," says Rebecaa Lindland, director of automotive research for North and South America as IHS Global Insight. "No question it is one of the most beautiful cars on the road." Lindland says she could argue the point for hours with people, and that her design standard until now has been the Porsche 911.

What is it about the car the elicits a comment like that, and makes Audi think it has the automotive equivalent of a "sexy beast" on its hands?Link

Friday, March 27, 2009

BMW 5-Series 2009 Model Year

The 2009 BMW 5 Series is a carryover from 2008. The 2009 BMW 5 Series is a luxury 4-door, 5-passenger sedan. The 2009 BMW 5 Series is offered in 6 trims. The trims range from the 528i to the 550i. The 2009 BMW 5 Series 528i Sedan has a 3.0 liter, I6, 230hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2009 BMW 5 Series 550i has a 4.8 liter, V8, 360hp engine and an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. The BMW 5 Series averages 15mpg in the city and 22mpg on the highway and has a 50,000mi/48 month basic warranty.


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The 2009 BMW 5 Series 528i Sedan has the following features as standard: full power accessories, keyless entry, remote controls, safety airbags, fuel shut off, anti-theft, traction/stability, power outlets, CD player, leather steering wheel, power/heated/tilting/memory mirrors, cruise control, heated washer system, tilt/memory steering, fog lights, trip computer, steering wheel mounted controls, tinted glass, automatic headlights, tire monitor, automatic climate controls, rear HVAC controls, outside temperature gauge, driver/passenger power memory seats, and a sunroof. The BMW53 Series 550i adds an electronic parking aid, universal garage door opener and leather interior.

The optional upgrades for the 2009 BMW 5 Series include: automatic lift gate, CD changer, surround sound, access key card, roof rack, heated steering wheel, night vision, active cruise control, high pressure washers, accident avoidance warning, heated front and rear seats and a navigation system.

The 2009 BMW 5 Series luxury Sedan ranges in starting price from $45,800 to $60,400.


Thursday, March 19, 2009

2009 BMW 3 Series Convertible

The 2009 BMW 3 Series Convertible is a carryover from 2008 and is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury convertible. The 2009 BMW 3 Series Convertible is offered in two trims - 328i and 335i. The 2009 BMW 3 Series 328i Convertible has a 3.0 liter, I6, 230hp engine while the 335i Convertible has a 3.0 liter, I6, 300hp turbo engine. All trims have a 6-speed manual transmission with an optional automatic transmission. The BMW 3 Series Convertible averages 17mpg in the city and 26mpg on the highway and has a 50,000mi/48 month basic warranty.

The 2009 BMW 3 Series Convertible has all of these features as standard: full power accessories, keyless entry, remote controls, safety airbags, emergency fuel shut off, trunk anti-trap, anti-theft, safety roll bar, traction/stability control, ABS brakes, driver/passenger power memory seats, power outlets, glass rear window, power trunk, steering wheel mounted controls, cruise control, heated washer system, rain sensing wipers, tilt steering, fog lights, trip computer, power/heated/tilt/memory mirrors, automatic headlights, tire pressure monitor, dual automatic climate controls, rear HVAC controls, outside temperature gauge and tinted glass. The BMW 3 Series 335i Convertible adds leather interior, heated steering wheel and a CD player/changer.


There are optional upgrades for the 2009 BMW 3 Series Convertible including a compass, voice command activation, universal garage door opener, heated front seats, heated headlight washers, rear park distance control, wind deflector and a navigation system.


The 2009 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i has a starting price of $44,550 and the 335i $50,700.


2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe

The 2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe is a carryover from 2008 and is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports coupe. The 2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe is offered in 4 trims - 328i, 328xi, 335i and 335xi. The 2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe 328i has a 3.0 liter, I6, 230hp engine while the 335xi has a 3.0 liter, I6, 300hp turbo engine. All trims have a 6-speed manual transmission with an optional automatic transmission. The BMW 3 Series Coupe averages 17mpg in the city and 26mpg on the highway and has a 50,000mi/48 month basic warranty.

The 2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe 328xi has all of these features as standard: full power accessories, keyless entry, remote controls, safety airbags, emergency fuel shut off, trunk anti-trap, vehicle/radio anti-theft, valet lockout, traction/stability control, ABS, AWD, power outlets, steering wheel mounted controls, leather steering wheel, heated mirrors, cruise control, heated washer system, rain sensing wipers, tilt steering, fog lights, trip computer, automatic headlights with washers, tire pressure monitor, dual automatic climate controls, rear HVAC controls, outside temperature gauge and a sunroof. The BMW 3 Series 335xi Coupe adds power/tilt/memory mirrors, driver/passenger power memory seats and a CD player/changer.

There are optional upgrades for the 2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe including leather interior, access key card, a compass, voice command activation, heated steering wheel, active cruise control, heated front seats, rear park distance control, and a navigation system.

The 2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe 328i has a starting price of $36,500 and the 335xi $44,100.

2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan

The 2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan. The 2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan is offered in 5 trims. These trims range from the 328i to the 335d. The 2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan 328i has a 3.0 liter, I6, 230hp engine while the 335d has a 3.0 liter, I6, 265hp turbo diesel engine. All trims have a 6-speed automatic transmission. The BMW 3 Series Sedan averages 20mpg in the city and 30mpg on the highway and has a 50,000mi/48 month basic warranty.

The 2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan 328xi has all of these features as standard: full power accessories, keyless entry, remote controls, safety airbags, emergency fuel shut off, trunk anti-trap, vehicle/radio anti-theft, valet lockout, traction/stability control, ABS, power outlets, 6-disc CD player, steering wheel mounted controls, leather steering wheel, heated mirrors, cruise control, heated washer system, rain sensing wipers, tilt steering, fog lights, trip computer, automatic headlights with washers, tire pressure monitor, dual automatic climate controls, rear HVAC controls, outside temperature gauge and a sunroof. The BMW 3 Series Sedan 335d adds power/tilt/memory mirrors and driver/passenger power memory seats.

There are optional upgrades for the 2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan including leather interior, a CD changer, universal garage door opener, access key card, exterior rails, roof rack, a compass, voice command activation, heated steering wheel, active cruise control, heated front seats, rear park distance control and a navigation system.

The 2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan ranges in price from $33,600 to $43,900.

2009 BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon


2009 BMW 3 Series Sport WagonThe 2009 BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon is a carryover from 2008. The 2009 BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon. The 2009 BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon is offered in 2 trims - 328i and 328xi. The 2009 BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon trims have a customary 3.0 liter, I6, 230hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission, however, a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional. The BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon averages 17mpg in the city and 26mpg on the highway and has a 50,000mi/48 month basic warranty.

The 2009 BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon 328xi has all of these features as standard: full power accessories, keyless entry, remote controls, safety airbags, emergency fuel shut off, vehicle/radio anti-theft, traction/stability control, ABS, power outlets, 6-disc CD player, leather steering wheel, power/heated mirrors, cruise control, heated washer system, rain sensing wipers, tilt steering, fog lights, trip computer, automatic headlights, tire pressure monitor, dual automatic climate controls, rear HVAC controls, exterior rails, outside temperature gauge and a sunroof. The BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon 328xi adds AWD and automatic headlights with washers.

The optional upgrades for the 2009 BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon include: power seats, leather interior, a CD changer, universal garage door opener, access key card, roof rack, a compass, heated steering wheel, active cruise control, heated front seats, rear park distance control and a navigation system.

The 2009 BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon 328i has a starting price of $35,400 while the 328xi starts at $37,400.




Wednesday, March 18, 2009

BMW 1-Series 2009 Model

The 2009 BMW 1 Series is a carryover from 2008 and is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury vehicle. The 2009 BMW 1 Series comes in 4 trims - the 128i coupe or convertible and the 135i coupe or convertible. The 2009 BMW 1 Series 128i Coupe has a 3.0 liter, I6, 230hp engine while the 135i Convertible has a 3.0 liter, I6, 300hp engine. All trims have a 6-speed manual transmission with an optional automatic transmission. The BMW 1 Series averages 18mpg in the city and 27mpg on the highway and has a 50,000mi/48 month basic warranty.

The 2009 BMW 1 Series has all of these features as standard: full power accessories, keyless entry, remote controls, safety airbags, trunk anti-trap, traction/stability control, ABS brakes, cigarette lighter, front power outlets, CD player and radio system display, steering wheel mounted controls, cruise control, leather steering wheel, radio/vehicle anti-theft, power/heated/ mirrors, fog lights, sunroof, automatic headlights, headlight washers, trip computer, dual automatic climate controls, rear HVAC controls, outside temperature gauge and tinted glass. The BMW 1 Series 135i adds heated headlight washers, cornering lights and high intensity discharge lights as standard features.

There are optional upgrades for the 2009 BMW 1 Series. These options include auto dimming mirrors, rear park distance control, rear bike prep kit, navigation system, satellite radio, digital compass, voice activation, access key card, heated seats, leather interior and many upgraded packages


The 2009 BMW 1 Series ranges in price from $34,000 to $40,150.


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