BMW has proven to have the lowest average CO2 emissions of any premium car manufacturer for the second year in a row according to new independent research. Courtesy of its award-winning Efficient Dynamics program, BMW records a UK fleet average of 159.4g/km based on all BMWs sold in 2008.
Going green is as in fashion as wood flooring these days. BMW taking the honor 2 years straight is great for them, but seems to show that others aren't as close as we once may have thought to getting greener.
The BMW technology of EfficientDynamics is showing results. Since 2007 recorded improvements in fuel consumption by up to 24 per cent with emissions down by up to 21 percent compared to 2006 models. The technology has been around since 2006. To read more about EfficientDynamics, visit the BMW website link for the tech here.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
2009 Lexus IS 350 Review
The Lexus IS emphasizes both sport and comfort, and the 12009 model hasn't really been changed a whole lot from past versions. Most feel that it didn't need any so you can expect that it is going to continue to be a great luxury vehicle. The IS comes in two models. The IS 250 houses a 2.5-liter, 204-horsepower V6 with rear- or all-wheel drive and IS rear-wheel drive IS 350, with a 3.5-liter V6 making 306 horsepower. Also as before, the 250 comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission, and the 250 AWD and 350 get a six-speed automatic.
So for those that are trying to look good they are going to find that the IS is going to do the trick, and give the performance. A combo of an IS and to buy diet pills for your body to look as sleek is a winning formula.
Details make a difference. Although there are no major changes to the IS, seemingly minor revisions to its waterfall grille and front bumper give it a more-defined look. Call it finessing the L-Finesse... As before, the IS shows plenty of identification with its larger GS siblings, but subtle differences in proportion and style give it a lighter, sportier look. Its width is accentuated by muscular wheel arches filled with high-performance, low-profile rubber, even lower-profile with the X Package. In profile a decisive wedge shape to the body, with the tail the highest point, and a near-fastback roofline give it the look that is more performance coupe than sedan. Full Review
So for those that are trying to look good they are going to find that the IS is going to do the trick, and give the performance. A combo of an IS and to buy diet pills for your body to look as sleek is a winning formula.
Details make a difference. Although there are no major changes to the IS, seemingly minor revisions to its waterfall grille and front bumper give it a more-defined look. Call it finessing the L-Finesse... As before, the IS shows plenty of identification with its larger GS siblings, but subtle differences in proportion and style give it a lighter, sportier look. Its width is accentuated by muscular wheel arches filled with high-performance, low-profile rubber, even lower-profile with the X Package. In profile a decisive wedge shape to the body, with the tail the highest point, and a near-fastback roofline give it the look that is more performance coupe than sedan. Full Review
Sunday, January 11, 2009
CNN's 2008’s Automotive Winners and Losers
Hard to believe that any automobiles were winners in 2008. At least in America where people were supposedly completely broke, and gas prices were through the roof. Most were probably spending money on gift card for gas rather than thinking about a new car. I suspect that a lot of the winners are high MMPG cars, or even hybrids, but let';s see who was a winner.
The best selling car once again for the 11th straight year is the Toyota Camry, which includes the Camry Hybrid and the two-door Solara. So...once Hybrid already on top of the list. The vehicles sold 436,617 cars, according to Edmunds.com.
Not only did Camry have the best selling single car, but they took home the best brand as well. The year wasn't spectacular though as all brands were down significantly, but Toyota came out a head in the brand game, which typically was a fight between Ford and Chevy. Toyota just eeked out Chevy with 1,843,669 cars this year. Chevrolet came in second with 1,790,519 sales.
Take a look at the rest of the list including the biggest losers of 2008.
The best selling car once again for the 11th straight year is the Toyota Camry, which includes the Camry Hybrid and the two-door Solara. So...once Hybrid already on top of the list. The vehicles sold 436,617 cars, according to Edmunds.com.
Not only did Camry have the best selling single car, but they took home the best brand as well. The year wasn't spectacular though as all brands were down significantly, but Toyota came out a head in the brand game, which typically was a fight between Ford and Chevy. Toyota just eeked out Chevy with 1,843,669 cars this year. Chevrolet came in second with 1,790,519 sales.
Take a look at the rest of the list including the biggest losers of 2008.
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