Saturday, June 25, 2011

Car Blog News

Car Blog News


2012 BMW 7-Series Facelift Rendered

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 05:21 AM PDT

For all our BMW fans out there, we have for you the latest rendering of the of the 2012 BMW 7-Series facelift.

The 2012 version comes up with a redesigned front bumper with integrated LED day timers. There will be slight changes to the headlights too. Further, the turn signals are added to the side mirrors.

The front fascia of the variant is likely to be in line with the recently released 2012 1-Series.

Introduced in 1977, 7 Series is BMW’s flagship car and is only available as a sedan or extended-length limousine. The 7 Series traditionally introduces technologies and an exterior design theme before they trickle down to smaller sedans in BMW’s lineup.

Stay tuned.

(via WCF)


Chevrolet Beat EV Concept Unraveled

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 05:14 AM PDT

This news is especially dedicated for all our viewers out there in India. Chevrolet has unveiled its Beat Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) concept for you. Gear up.

The prototype features a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery that powers a 61 PS (45kW / 60 hp) electric motor. This enables the car to travel up to 130 km (81 miles) on a single charge. You need less than eight hours to fully recharge it using a 240V outlet.

Though GM will start testing the car in India, it has no definite plans to launch the model.The battery pack is adopted from the Chevrolet Volt which in its concept form was shown at the Auto Expo in New Delhi last year.

The Beat EV is part of the ongoing celebrations of World Environment Day and is brought to India to study the feasibility of electric vehicles in major metros.


Porsche 550 Coming in 2014

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 05:10 AM PDT

It seems the wait for an entry-level Porsche roadster will soon be over. We have been hearing some reports indicating that the Porsche is coming in 2014.

The model will powered by a mid-mounted, turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with approximately 200 PS (147 kW / 197 hp).

However, the model is expected to cost €39,000, which is roughly €8,000 less than the current Boxster.

The 550 is one among the most frequently reproduced classic automobiles, like the AC Cobra and Lotus Seven. Several companies have sprung up in the last 25 years, some of which build near-exact replicas from the ground up, including spaceframes built to exacting specs from Porsche blueprints.

Stay tuned.

 


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