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Forbes Rank BMW as World’s Most Powerful Automotive Brand
Forbes is one of the most prestigious business magazines and it has a vast fan base around the world. The main reason for its popularity among general public is its reliable ranking charts, Forbes ranks people, brands and organizations in a very realistic way. And in the automotive industry, it is an honor to secure a top position in the ranking charts. This time BMW is ranked as the World’s Most Powerful Automotive Brand by Forbes which is a big accomplishment for BMW. Based on Consumer Perception, brand value and brand revenue the ranking was done, so don’t be disappointed if your favorite automotive brand couldn’t make it to the top ranks.
2013 LA Auto Show Design Challenge
Los Angeles Auto Show always adds up a little spice to their main event by holding up their Design Challenge, which gathers the attention of all major Design leaders from around the globe. Every time a new theme is set up and the contestants design the cars according to the theme, last year the theme was “Hollywood’s Hottest New Movie Car” and this time they selected “Highway Patrol Vehicle of 2025”. This is a good exercise as we get to see a lot of new designs, and admittedly some of them happen to be pretty cool.
Bmw i4 Concept at LA Auto Show
We have seen before that BMW is keen in developing the environment friendly vehicles, and a large amount is spent on these projects. Recently we have seen BMW i3 and BMW i8 the i-series cars which were center of attraction last year at Frankfurt Auto Show, but this time BMW is focused on being in the lime light again by launching their all new BMW i4 concept at the LA Auto Show. LA Auto Show is just around the corner in November and the BMW i4 concept is pretty much expected.
2013 BMW Alpina B7
7-Series Serious Upgrades!
Here it is the BMW’s 2013 Alpina B7 which is as usual an expensive car. But Alpina always make the bimmer stand out with it’s distinguishing Styling updates and exotic Performance Upgrades. Which adds to the value of the regular BMW 7-Series!
2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe-Price,Specifications and Availability
BMW’s First Four Door Coupe!
BMW has previously revealed their 6 series Gran Coupe and now the pricing and specifications are unveiled for the UK customers. BMW has always been quite liked among the enthusiasts for it’s best in class luxury coupes. And yet another time BMW has came up with the new 4-door 6 series which is much awaited in the market.
BMW i8 Concept
The “Green” Supercar for the Future!
BMW is moving on with its futuristic vision of Efficient Dynamics Concept. As a result of this innovative approach, the results are astonishing as BMW is resolute in bringing their one of the most progressive supercars of the current time to the 64th Frankfurt Auto Show 2011 starting
BMW 1-series M
Addition to the M badge!!
The BMW M series goes on, with the addition of the new BMW 1-series M. The BMW 1-series is the cheapest from the BMW performance series. Having the steering, wheels, suspension and tires from the M3 competition package which was claimed to be the ‘BMW’s Best handling car ever’. And with the interior quite the same as the 135i, the car is made elegantly ‘Short and wide’.
Let’s have a look at the car…
Performance
The performance stats are like this:
Engine: 3.0 liter petrol with twin turbochargers
Power: 340bhp @ 6,000 RPMTorque: 332 lb.-ft @ 1,500 RPM
Acceleration 0-60 Mph: Less than 4.7 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Fuel economy: 20.8 mpg/29.4 mpg EU urban/combined
Price : [£40,020]
So, the above performance stats show that it’s a performance car and is a true addition to the M-batch. It has 3.0 liter engine with turbochargers, torque which is 25% more than the M3 V8. And further the all time best M3 competition package is installed. So in short, 1M is the twin sister of M3…
Exterior
This 1M is made shorter but wider to give a truly beefy look. The wider wheel arches to accommodate the widened track, 60mm in front and 40mm in rear for sake of dynamic handling. This makes it a shorter car 4380 mm long and 1,803 mm wide.
With the wide body 1M wears the wide 19 inch alloy wheels, 245/35 in front and 265/35 behind. Because of the rear wheel drive the rear wheels have extra rubber to deliver the power efficiently.
The exterior is pretty much like the 135i and this car is available in three colors Alpine white, Valencia orange, black sapphire.
Interior
The interior of 1M coupe is slightly different from the 135i. The gauges are given the M touch and the leather M badges are placed in the gauges and over the seats. The front seats are still the 135i seats and the double orange leather stitching is done but rear seats are not so comfortable.
Cons
- The super stiff suspension can be seriously painful over bumpy roads.
- The interior doesn’t goes with the price tag.
Pros
- The performance and handling of the car is awesome.
- Fuel economy is good.
Competitors
- Porsche Cayman S
- Lotus Evora
- Nissan 370z
Verdict
This car is a fitting testament to the M Sport badge. Fun to drive, speedy and smooth at curves. So, if you want a M badge with a good fuel economy and u want to relish the manual transmission, then this car may be the right choice..
Pictures Source : BMW.com
