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�� · #**336** 08-11-2010, 04:40 PM

Filed under: Technology, BMW, Misc. Auto Shows

Next time you walk up to a BMW at an auto show, you won't be left to merely read the specs and imagine what the car looks like in more worldly conditions. BMW is equipping its stands at "Major American Auto Shows" with a iPads that will present interactive content in English and Spanish, along with a configurator, videos and photographs and to schedule a test drive. The BMW iPad techfest is going on now at the South Florida International Auto Show in Miami and expect it to appear in your own backyard soon.

[Source: BMW]

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BMW replacing placards with iPads at auto shows originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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�� · #**337** 08-11-2010, 07:30 PM

Filed under: Etc., Europe, BMW

Earlier this morning, an armed employee of BMW France took a number of hostages in one of the company's offices in Paris. French authorities reportedly responded with an elite anti-crime force that freed three hostages without injury, despite the assailant firing two shots during an altercation. The whole incident lasted just two hours from the time authorities received a call about the hostage situation.

BMW hasn't released any details on the incident, though it is known that the armed employee was a male in his 50s.

[Source: CBS News]

BMW France employees freed in hostage situation originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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�� · #**338** 10-11-2010, 12:40 AM

Filed under: Sedan, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury

2011 Audi A8 - Click above for high-res image gallery

Automakers are always looking to add a tinge of green to their fleets, and Audi is reportedly ready to drop a few cylinders on its flagship sedan. The 2012 Audi A8 will be offered as a hybrid, with a four-cylinder gasoline engine being paired with an electric motor. The A8 Hybrid will likely be offered after Audi has launched a front-wheel drive six-cylinder diesel version, both of which should provide quite a different driving experience compared to the 372 horsepower 4.2-liter V8 currently available.

The move to a smaller cylinder count comes as automakers begin to prepare for tougher CAFE standards. Audi, not wanted to be left behind, sees that Mercedes-Benz and BMW are already moving to more efficient powertrains. Mercedes, who already launched its S400 Hybrid, is also adding a four-cylinder version of its flagship model - a 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel in the S250 CDI model. BMW has a different take on how it will produce more efficient luxury sedans. Rather than reducing the number of cylinders, BMW will add electric motors to its six and eight cylinder engines, so for the time being there are no plan to put a four-cylinder in the engine bay of a 7 Series.

Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Audi A8

[Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.]

Report: Audi bringing four-cylinder A8 in 2012 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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�� · #**339** 10-11-2010, 03:10 AM

Filed under: SUV, Europe, BMW, Rumormill

Judging from the whispers making their way around the interwebs, BMW may be interested in rekindling the X7 flame. The company was one of many corporations that took part in a global summit in Seoul to discuss how to rebalance global trade away from a U.S.-dependent market. But while many of the participants are keen to shift their attentions toward economies in China and Germany, BMW seemed to think that the U.S. would be back on its feet and buying sooner rather than later. The automaker even went so far as to say that it hadn't completely nixed the idea of introducing another larger SUV to its North American lineup.

That means that the X7, a massive vehicle killed off in 2008, may not be completely off of the table. Throwing another SUV into the company's portfolio wouldn't seem to be in keeping with BMW's new commitment to building ever more efficient vehicles, though you never know. Just because we like to think that we live in a post-SUV world doesn't mean American buyers don't love their massive machines.

[Source: Wall Street Journal via BMW Blog]

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�� · #**340** 10-11-2010, 04:40 PM

Filed under: Etc., Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Nissan

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sportswagon - Click above for high-res image gallery

Have you prepared your Car of the Year bingo board? The end of 2010 is upon us and this means two things: 1) We are a step closer to fulfilling the Mayan's end of the world prophecy, and 2) Automotive publications, both in print and online, are beginning to share their "Best of" vehicle picks.

Automobile Magazine has just announced finalists for its own 2011 Automobile of the Year award. Grab your markers, check your cards and see if you have any of the following vehicles in play:

Audi A8

BMW 5 Series

Buick Regal

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe/Wagon

Chevrolet Volt

Ford Fiesta

Hyundai Sonata

Jaguar XJ

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Nissan Leaf

Taking a page from Motor Trend, Automobile will be announcing its winner by means of its Facebook page. The lucky vehicle will be announced November 16th at noon EST, but in the meantime, you can read why each vehicle made the cut in the press release after the jump.

Gallery: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon