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			<title><![CDATA[Spy Shots: BMW M5 prototype gets towed off the 'Ring]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:10:25 GMT</pubDate>
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Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/01-m5-trailer-630.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/)*BMW M5 prototype gets towed home - Click above for high-res image gallery*

Occasionally, we find ourselves wondering why manufacturers continue to insist on testing their prototype vehicles at the infamous N&uuml;rburgring. Yes, the track is 13 miles of some of the most abusive variations in elevation and apex around, but it's also flooded with legions of hungry spy photographers just waiting to publicize the carmakers' latest efforts. You'd think they'd come up with a locale with a smidge more privacy. 

But the truth is that the N&uuml;rburgring offers a unique combination of length, speed and legality that's difficult to come across elsewhere in the world. Those three factors combine to allow engineers to push vehicles well past what the common buyer will ever experience, and sometimes, that means pushing a vehicle all the way to mechanical failure. We aren't exactly sure what caused this particular BMW M5 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/m5) mule to go lame, but we're guessing that the testing was well worth what was bound to be the mountain of paperwork facing these guys when they get back to the office. 

At least the X5 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/x5) seems to be up to the task of pulling its sportier brother around.


*Gallery: BMW M5 Prototype Towed from Nurburgring (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/)*

Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/01-m5-trailer_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/#3329372)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/02-m5-trailer_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/#3329373)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/03-m5-trailer_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/#3329374)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/04-m5-trailer_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/#3329375)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/05-m5-trailer_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/#3329376)

[Source: CarPix]Spy Shots: BMW M5 prototype gets towed off the 'Ring (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/03/spy-shots-bmw-m5-prototype-gets-towed-off-the-ring/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/01-m5-trailer-630.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div align="center"><i><b>BMW M5 prototype gets towed home - Click above for high-res image gallery</b></i></div><br />
Occasionally, we find ourselves wondering why manufacturers continue to insist on testing their prototype vehicles at the infamous N&amp;uuml;rburgring. Yes, the track is 13 miles of some of the most abusive variations in elevation and apex around, but it's also flooded with legions of hungry spy photographers just waiting to publicize the carmakers' latest efforts. You'd think they'd come up with a locale with a smidge more privacy. <br />
<br />
But the truth is that the N&amp;uuml;rburgring offers a unique combination of length, speed and legality that's difficult to come across elsewhere in the world. Those three factors combine to allow engineers to push vehicles well past what the common buyer will ever experience, and sometimes, that means pushing a vehicle all the way to mechanical failure. We aren't exactly sure what caused this particular <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/m5" target="_blank">BMW M5</a> mule to go lame, but we're guessing that the testing was well worth what was bound to be the mountain of paperwork facing these guys when they get back to the office. <br />
<br />
At least the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/x5" target="_blank">X5</a> seems to be up to the task of pulling its sportier brother around.<br />
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<b>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/" target="_blank">BMW M5 Prototype Towed from Nurburgring</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/#3329372" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/01-m5-trailer_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/#3329373" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/02-m5-trailer_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/#3329374" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/03-m5-trailer_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/#3329375" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/04-m5-trailer_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m5-prototype-towed-from-nurburgring/#3329376" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/05-m5-trailer_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />
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[Source: CarPix]<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/03/spy-shots-bmw-m5-prototype-gets-towed-off-the-ring/" target="_blank">Spy Shots: BMW M5 prototype gets towed off the 'Ring</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com" target="_blank">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/" target="_blank">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br />
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			<title>Autoblog Podcast #193 - Hot Mustangs, Volt Mileage, 1 Series M, Mazda design and Lotu</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:38:36 GMT</pubDate>
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Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/autoblog-podcast-3.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/31/autoblog-podcast-193-hot-mustangs-volt-mileage-1-series-m/) *Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now!*
 
Chris, Sam, Alex and Dan convene for Episode #193 of the Autoblog Podcast. We cover the Ford Boss Mustang and Roush supercharger package, the latest Chevrolet Volt fuel economy dust-up, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, Mazda's apparent new design language and the Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS. We finish it off by talking about snow tires (http://www.consumersearch.com/snow-tires), that most summery of topics. It's an a quick 51 minutes, See you next week! *

Autoblog Podcast #193 - Hot Mustangs, Volt Mileage, 1 Series M, Mazda design and Lotus Evoras
     

**In the Autoblog Garage:

*Honda CRZ  (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/31/2011-honda-cr-z-review-road-test/)
Lexus RX450h (http://www.autoblog.com/model/rx)

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* BMW 1 Series M Coupe (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/video-bmw-releases-second-1-series-m-coupe-teaser/)
* Volt sub-30 mpg claim
     (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/26/why-the-sub-30-mpg-claim-for-chevrolet-volt-is-misleading-w-vid/)
* Mazda Shinari concept
     (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/30/mazda-shinari-concept-debuts-new-face-of-the-brand-in-style/)
* Roush Mustang supercharger
     (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/26/roush-supercharger-system-now-available-for-the-2011-mustang-5-0/)
* Lotus Evora S and IPS
     (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/16/lotus-accidentally-confirms-evora-automatic-and-s-variants-for-p/)

 
*Hosts:*
Dan Roth (http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/dan-roth), _Sam Abuelsamid_ (http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/sam-abuelsamid), Chris Shunk (http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/chris-shunk), Alex Nunez

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Autoblog Podcast #193 - Hot Mustangs, Volt Mileage, 1 Series M, Mazda design and Lotus Evoras (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/31/autoblog-podcast-193-hot-mustangs-volt-mileage-1-series-m/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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Chris, Sam, Alex and Dan convene for Episode #193 of the Autoblog Podcast. We cover the Ford Boss Mustang and Roush supercharger package, the latest Chevrolet Volt fuel economy dust-up, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, Mazda's apparent new design language and the Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS. We finish it off by <a href="http://www.consumersearch.com/snow-tires" target="_blank">talking about snow tires</a>, that most summery of topics. It's an a quick 51 minutes, See you next week! <b><br />
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Autoblog Podcast #193 - Hot Mustangs, Volt Mileage, 1 Series M, Mazda design and Lotus Evoras<br />
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</b><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/31/2011-honda-cr-z-review-road-test/" target="_blank">Honda CRZ </a><br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/rx" target="_blank">Lexus RX450h</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/26/why-the-sub-30-mpg-claim-for-chevrolet-volt-is-misleading-w-vid/" target="_blank">Volt sub-30 mpg claim<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/30/mazda-shinari-concept-debuts-new-face-of-the-brand-in-style/" target="_blank">Mazda Shinari concept<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/26/roush-supercharger-system-now-available-for-the-2011-mustang-5-0/" target="_blank">Roush Mustang supercharger<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/16/lotus-accidentally-confirms-evora-automatic-and-s-variants-for-p/" target="_blank">Lotus Evora S and IPS<br />
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			<title>More BMW M3 Tiger Edition photos surface</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:54:47 GMT</pubDate>
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Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/m3tigerstudio.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-tiger/) *BMW M3 Tiger Edition for the Chinese market - Click above for high-res image gallery*
 
BMW (http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw)'s new Joy ad campaign looks to have made it to China with the M3 Tiger (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/12/bmw-to-celebrate-year-of-the-tiger-with-special-edition-m3/) - or as one Autoblog commenter called it, "the M3 by Ed Hardy." Part of the continued celebration of a quarter century of M3 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/m3)s and the year of the tiger, the limited edition coupe took part in a photo shoot with a supporting cast so excited about the car they spend most of their time airborne. 

On a more mundane note, the Fire Orange Metallic M3 will have black exterior accents and 19-inch wheels, while black Novilla leather will coat the inside and orange tiger heads are embroidered into the headrests. Only 250 M3 Tigers are set for production, and that may be 249 more than the world needs. Hat tip to Ragan!


*Gallery: BMW M3 Tiger (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-tiger/)*

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[Source: Moko (http://www.moko.cc/post/3studio/262982.html)]More BMW M3 Tiger Edition photos surface (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/30/more-bmw-m3-tiger-edition-photos-surface/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:58:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-tiger/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/m3tigerstudio.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div align="center"><i><b>BMW M3 Tiger Edition for the Chinese market - Click above for high-res image gallery</b></i></div> <br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw" target="_blank">BMW</a>'s new Joy ad campaign looks to have made it to China with the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/12/bmw-to-celebrate-year-of-the-tiger-with-special-edition-m3/" target="_blank">M3 Tiger</a> - or as one Autoblog commenter called it, &quot;the M3 by Ed Hardy.&quot; Part of the continued celebration of a quarter century of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/m3" target="_blank">M3</a>s and the year of the tiger, the limited edition coupe took part in a photo shoot with a supporting cast so excited about the car they spend most of their time airborne. <br />
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On a more mundane note, the Fire Orange Metallic M3 will have black exterior accents and 19-inch wheels, while black Novilla leather will coat the inside and orange tiger heads are embroidered into the headrests. Only 250 M3 Tigers are set for production, and that may be 249 more than the world needs. <i>Hat tip to Ragan!</i><br />
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<b>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-tiger/" target="_blank">BMW M3 Tiger</a></b><br />
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:32:06 GMT</pubDate>
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The achingly slow striptease of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/BMW1SeriesMCoupe/) continues with a 47-second-long spot of the camo-clad coupe bearing just enough sheetmetal to keep us interested.

The multi-spoke wheels, drilled discs and quad-exhausts are the only elements not left to the imagination, but the extra vinyl aft of the front wheels is sure to hiding a set of M-style fender vents while a ducktail spoiler is fitted out back.

As for mechanicals, the smart money is still on an upgraded twin-turbocharged inline-six (N54), channeling over 335 horsepower through a manual gearbox and down to the rear wheels via a torque-vectoring M differential. 

We're hearing rumblings that the Coupe could be unveiled at next week's Oktoberfest BMWCCA event in Wisconsin, but in the meantime, check out the latest teaser after the jump (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/video-bmw-releases-second-1-series-m-coupe-teaser/#continued) and scope the first vid in our previous post (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/08/video-bmw-teases-1-series-m-coupe/). Thanks to everyone for the tips!Continue reading Video: BMW releases second 1 Series M Coupe teaser (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/video-bmw-releases-second-1-series-m-coupe-teaser/)

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The achingly slow striptease of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/BMW1SeriesMCoupe/" target="_blank">BMW 1 Series M Coupe</a> continues with a 47-second-long spot of the camo-clad coupe bearing just enough sheetmetal to keep us interested.<br />
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The multi-spoke wheels, drilled discs and quad-exhausts are the only elements not left to the imagination, but the extra vinyl aft of the front wheels is sure to hiding a set of M-style fender vents while a ducktail spoiler is fitted out back.<br />
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As for mechanicals, the smart money is still on an upgraded twin-turbocharged inline-six (N54), channeling over 335 horsepower through a manual gearbox and down to the rear wheels via a torque-vectoring M differential. <br />
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We're hearing rumblings that the Coupe could be unveiled at next week's Oktoberfest BMWCCA event in Wisconsin, but in the meantime, check out the latest teaser <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/video-bmw-releases-second-1-series-m-coupe-teaser/#continued" target="_blank">after the jump</a> and scope the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/08/video-bmw-teases-1-series-m-coupe/" target="_blank">first vid in our previous post</a>. <i>Thanks to everyone for the tips!</i><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/video-bmw-releases-second-1-series-m-coupe-teaser/" target="_blank">Continue reading <i>Video: BMW releases second 1 Series M Coupe teaser</i></a><br />
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			<title>BREAKING: Jack Pitney, BMW North America marketing VP, dead at 47</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:01:33 GMT</pubDate>
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Jack Pitney, BMW's North American vice president of marketing was killed today in a tragic accident while vacationing on his farm. 

Pitney, 47, had been with BMW (http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/) since 1995, when he joined the German automaker to head its corporate communications operations. Influential in bringing the Mini brand to the U.S., he was its first boss in this market from 2001-2005. More recently, he was the point man for helping BMW secure a partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee (see photo above). Pitney was tipped to become VP of BMW's eastern region on September 1.

Our condolences go out to Pitney's family, friends and colleagues. Official press release from BMW after the jump.

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Jack Pitney, BMW's North American vice president of marketing was killed today in a tragic accident while vacationing on his farm. <br />
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Pitney, 47, had been with <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/" target="_blank">BMW</a> since 1995, when he joined the German automaker to head its corporate communications operations. Influential in bringing the Mini brand to the U.S., he was its first boss in this market from 2001-2005. More recently, he was the point man for helping BMW secure a partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee (see photo above). Pitney was tipped to become VP of BMW's eastern region on September 1.<br />
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Our condolences go out to Pitney's family, friends and colleagues. Official press release from BMW after the jump.<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Report: BMW M3 GTS posts somewhat lackluster 'Ring time]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:04:25 GMT</pubDate>
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*BMW M3 GTS - Click above for high-res image gallery*
 
If you want a BMW M3 GTS (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/26/droolworthy-bmw-releases-m3-gts-specifications/), you'd better be ready to part with about $170,000 of your hard-earned greenbacks. That's nearly three times the cost of the base M3 (http://autoblog.com/make/m3/), but the extra $100,000 will net you a 4.4-liter V8 capable of 450 horsepower, tons of racing add-ons and, perhaps most importantly, 419 fewer pounds to lug around. And the M3 GTS manages to improve its stats while at the same time looking mighty fine, if you ask us.

Those are some impressive stats, but how do they translate into track time? If the September issue of Sport Auto (via the M3 Post forums) is to believed, the GTS 'Ring laptimes are less than earth shattering. The German rag reportedly claims that the GTS achieved a less than headline-grabbing 7:48 lap time on the N&uuml;rburgring. Okay, that's a pretty impressive time considering the Lamborgini Gallardo Superleggera (http://www.autoblog.com/model/gallardo) was reported to hit 7:46 for twice the cost, but at the same time we're talking about an uber-upgraded M3 with a very fat price tag. Consider the fact that the Nissan GT-R (http://www.autoblog.com/model/gtr) can hit 7:29 for half the cost and the GTS appears to be a bit behind the (track) times.

The M3 GTS performed a bit better at Hockenheim, as its reported lap time of 1:12.5 was faster than an Audi R8 V10 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/r8) Spyder by .2 seconds. The base E92 M3 finished a lap in 1:14.3. So is the M3 ready to take on all comers at The Green Hell? Apparently not, but still, at seven minutes and 48 seconds, we're pretty sure the M3 GTS isn't exactly ready for the slow lane, either.


*Gallery: BMW M3 GTS (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-gts/)*

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[Source: M3 Post (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421882)]Report: BMW M3 GTS posts somewhat lackluster 'Ring time (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/25/report-bmw-m3-gts-posts-somewhat-lackluster-ring-time/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:59:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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If you want a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/26/droolworthy-bmw-releases-m3-gts-specifications/" target="_blank">BMW M3 GTS</a>, you'd better be ready to part with about $170,000 of your hard-earned greenbacks. That's nearly three times the cost of the base <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/m3/" target="_blank">M3</a>, but the extra $100,000 will net you a 4.4-liter V8 capable of 450 horsepower, tons of racing add-ons and, perhaps most importantly, 419 fewer pounds to lug around. And the M3 GTS manages to improve its stats while at the same time looking mighty fine, if you ask us.<br />
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Those are some impressive stats, but how do they translate into track time? If the September issue of <i>Sport Auto</i> (via the M3 Post forums) is to believed, the GTS 'Ring laptimes are less than earth shattering. The German rag reportedly claims that the GTS achieved a less than headline-grabbing 7:48 lap time on the N&amp;uuml;rburgring. Okay, that's a pretty impressive time considering the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/gallardo" target="_blank">Lamborgini Gallardo Superleggera</a> was reported to hit 7:46 for twice the cost, but at the same time we're talking about an uber-upgraded M3 with a very fat price tag. Consider the fact that the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/gtr" target="_blank">Nissan GT-R</a> can hit 7:29 for half the cost and the GTS appears to be a bit behind the (track) times.<br />
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The M3 GTS performed a bit better at Hockenheim, as its reported lap time of 1:12.5 was faster than an <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/r8" target="_blank">Audi R8 V10</a> Spyder by .2 seconds. The base E92 M3 finished a lap in 1:14.3. So is the M3 ready to take on all comers at The Green Hell? Apparently not, but still, at seven minutes and 48 seconds, we're pretty sure the M3 GTS isn't exactly ready for the slow lane, either.<br />
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<b>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-gts/" target="_blank">BMW M3 GTS</a></b><br />
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[Source: <a href="http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421882" target="_blank">M3 Post</a>]<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/25/report-bmw-m3-gts-posts-somewhat-lackluster-ring-time/" target="_blank">Report: BMW M3 GTS posts somewhat lackluster 'Ring time</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com" target="_blank">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:59:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/" target="_blank">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br />
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Ask and ye shall receive. Well, not always. We could probably ask to borrow a 2010 BMW M3 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/m3), a 2011 Ford Mustang GT (http://www.autoblog.com/model/mustang) and private access to both a drag strip and a road course until our faces turned blue, but that doesn't mean we'd get any of the four anytime soon. Fortunately, that's not the case with the goons at Motor Trend. They've set about answering the question (http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1010_2011_2011_ford_mustang_gt_vs_2011_bmw_m3_comparison/index.html) on everyone's mind once the specs (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/16/2011-ford-mustang-gt-vs-2010-bmw-m3-tie-game/) for these two mighty coupes turned out to be so similar - who's top dog? 

In classic MT fashion, the two cars were put through all of the necessary paces to drum up semi-official figures. Both the bad Bavarian and the muscle-bound Blue Oval were tested on 0-60, quarter mile, skid pad, figure eight and lap times, and the results are, well, they're surprising. We won't ruin the surprise by telling you who comes out ahead of the curve, but we will say that we know where we'd put our money if it were our name on the line. Hit the jump (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/24/video-mt-pits-mustang-gt-5-0-against-bmw-m3/#continued) for the flicks. Thanks for the tips, everyone!

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Ask and ye shall receive. Well, not always. We could probably ask to borrow a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/m3" target="_blank">2010 BMW M3</a>, a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mustang" target="_blank">2011 Ford Mustang GT</a> and private access to both a drag strip and a road course until our faces turned blue, but that doesn't mean we'd get any of the four anytime soon. Fortunately, that's not the case with the goons at <i>Motor Trend</i>. They've set about <a href="http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1010_2011_2011_ford_mustang_gt_vs_2011_bmw_m3_comparison/index.html" target="_blank">answering the question</a> on everyone's mind once <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/16/2011-ford-mustang-gt-vs-2010-bmw-m3-tie-game/" target="_blank">the specs</a> for these two mighty coupes turned out to be so similar - who's top dog? <br />
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In classic MT fashion, the two cars were put through all of the necessary paces to drum up semi-official figures. Both the bad Bavarian and the muscle-bound Blue Oval were tested on 0-60, quarter mile, skid pad, figure eight and lap times, and the results are, well, they're surprising. We won't ruin the surprise by telling you who comes out ahead of the curve, but we will say that we know where we'd put our money if it were our name on the line. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/24/video-mt-pits-mustang-gt-5-0-against-bmw-m3/#continued" target="_blank">Hit the jump</a> for the flicks. <i>Thanks for the tips, everyone!</i><br />
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			<title>Report: Wiesmann MF5 exiting production as BMW V10 supply dries up *UPDATE</title>
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It's not easy to build a car without an engine. Shocking news, we know, but it has major ramifications for small boutique automakers that don't have the resources to design and manufacture powerplants of their own. One such company is Wiesmann (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/weismann), which has historically relied on engines from German automaker BMW (http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/).

As you may know, Wiesmann's top-level MF5 (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/mf5) borrows the same V10 engine that BMW uses in its M5 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/m5) and M6 (http://autoblog.com/tag/m6). As good a choice as any other, no? Problem is, those models are currently being phased out and production has just come to an end (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/07/bmw-m5-production-comes-to-an-end/)... and that includes those V10 engines we were just talking about.

And without an engine... well, you know the rest. It's not entirely clear what Wiesmann is going to do moving forward - and our trusty Google Translator is having a hard time deciphering exactly what our German source (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=www.focus.de/auto/news/bmw-liefert-keine-v10-motoren-aus-fuer-wiesmann-top-modell_aid_541483.html&ei=aDNpTMi_BM2nnAeM-rHBBQ&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBQQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwww.foc) is trying to say - but it seems the specialty car company may either cancel its MF5 entirely or attempt to switch over to BMW's new twin-turbo V8. We'll see.

**Update:* Wiesmann reports back the following: Yes we stop producing the MF5 with the V10 engine but we will not stop  the MF5 model. We are currently in discussion which engine we will take.  It will surely be BMW but the details have not been decided yet.


*Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Wiesmann MF5 Roadster (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-wiesmann-mf5-roadster-1)*

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[Source: Focus.de (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=www.focus.de/auto/news/bmw-liefert-keine-v10-motoren-aus-fuer-wiesmann-top-modell_aid_541483.html&ei=aDNpTMi_BM2nnAeM-rHBBQ&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBQQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwww.foc)]Report: Wiesmann MF5 exiting production as BMW V10 supply dries up *UPDATE (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/17/report-wiesmann-mf5-exiting-production-as-bmw-v10-supply-dries/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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It's not easy to build a car without an engine. Shocking news, we know, but it has major ramifications for small boutique automakers that don't have the resources to design and manufacture powerplants of their own. One such company is <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/weismann" target="_blank">Wiesmann</a>, which has historically relied on engines from German automaker <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/" target="_blank">BMW</a>.<br />
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As you may know, Wiesmann's top-level <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/mf5" target="_blank">MF5</a> borrows the same V10 engine that BMW uses in its <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/m5" target="_blank">M5</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/m6" target="_blank">M6</a>. As good a choice as any other, no? Problem is, those models are currently being phased out and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/07/bmw-m5-production-comes-to-an-end/" target="_blank">production has just come to an end</a>... and that includes those V10 engines we were just talking about.<br />
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And without an engine... well, you know the rest. It's not entirely clear what Wiesmann is going to do moving forward - and our trusty Google Translator is having a hard time deciphering exactly what our <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&amp;sl=de&amp;u=www.focus.de/auto/news/bmw-liefert-keine-v10-motoren-aus-fuer-wiesmann-top-modell_aid_541483.html&amp;ei=aDNpTMi_BM2nnAeM-rHBBQ&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=translate&amp;ct=result&amp;resnum=1&amp;ved=0CBQQ7gEwAA&amp;prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwww.foc" target="_blank">German source</a> is trying to say - but it seems the specialty car company may either cancel its MF5 entirely or attempt to switch over to BMW's new twin-turbo V8. We'll see.<br />
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<b>*Update:</b> <i>Wiesmann reports back the following: Yes we stop producing the MF5 with the V10 engine but we will not stop  the MF5 model. We are currently in discussion which engine we will take.  It will surely be BMW but the details have not been decided yet.</i><br />
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<b>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-wiesmann-mf5-roadster-1" target="_blank">Frankfurt 2009: Wiesmann MF5 Roadster</a></b><br />
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:56:04 GMT</pubDate>
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Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-hurricane-630.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/) *G-Power M5 Hurricane RR - Click above for high-res image gallery*
 
The mad scientists at G-Power (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/g-power) have reworked the company's sinister M5 Hurricane (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/22/g-power-takes-4-door-sedan-top-speed-record-with-m5-hurricane-rs/) into something even more impressive. Meet the M5 Hurricane RR - an 800 horsepower beast that G-Power claims is the fastest sedan in the world. The company started by plopping a new set of superchargers onto the M5 sedan's already potent BMW V10. With a theoretical capacity of 900 horsepower, each belt-driven supercharger delivers air to a single bank of the engine. According to the tuner, this configuration allows for 25 percent more air to enter the combustion chamber. The engine's internals have been completely reworked and balanced to handle all of that extra boost as well.

All of that mojo is good for a top speed of 231 mph on track, which the company says makes their matte monster the fastest four-door extant. If lofty top-speed numbers aren't your bag of tricks, maybe acceleration figures are. G-Power says that 0-60 mph takes around 4.35 seconds and 0-120 mph clicks by in 9.5 seconds. Yep, that's pretty darn quick for a two-ton sedan. Even better, G-Power will be more than happy to convert any old BMW M5 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/m5) into the beast you see above, all for the low, low price of $71,780 - plus donor M5. Hit the jump (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/15/g-power-tuned-bmw-m5-worlds-fastest-sedan-with-231-mph-top-whac/#continued) for the full press release.


*Gallery: G-Power M5 Hurricane RR (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/)*

Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-hurricane_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/#3265037)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/02-hurricane_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/#3265039)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/03-hurricane_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/#3265040)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/04-hurricane_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/#3265042)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/05-hurricane_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/#3265043)

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G-Power tuned BMW M5 World's Fastest Sedan with 231 mph top whack? (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/16/g-power-tuned-bmw-m5-worlds-fastest-sedan-with-231-mph-top-whac/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:31:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-hurricane-630.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div align="center"><i><b>G-Power M5 Hurricane RR - Click above for high-res image gallery</b></i></div> <br />
The mad scientists at <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/g-power" target="_blank">G-Power</a> have reworked the company's sinister <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/22/g-power-takes-4-door-sedan-top-speed-record-with-m5-hurricane-rs/" target="_blank">M5 Hurricane</a> into something even more impressive. Meet the M5 Hurricane RR - an 800 horsepower beast that G-Power claims is the fastest sedan in the world. The company started by plopping a new set of superchargers onto the M5 sedan's already potent BMW V10. With a theoretical capacity of 900 horsepower, each belt-driven supercharger delivers air to a single bank of the engine. According to the tuner, this configuration allows for 25 percent more air to enter the combustion chamber. The engine's internals have been completely reworked and balanced to handle all of that extra boost as well.<br />
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All of that mojo is good for a top speed of 231 mph on track, which the company says makes their matte monster the fastest four-door extant. If lofty top-speed numbers aren't your bag of tricks, maybe acceleration figures are. G-Power says that 0-60 mph takes around 4.35 seconds and 0-120 mph clicks by in 9.5 seconds. Yep, that's pretty darn quick for a two-ton sedan. Even better, G-Power will be more than happy to convert any old <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/m5" target="_blank">BMW M5</a> into the beast you see above, all for the low, low price of $71,780 - plus donor M5. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/15/g-power-tuned-bmw-m5-worlds-fastest-sedan-with-231-mph-top-whac/#continued" target="_blank">Hit the jump</a> for the full press release.<br />
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<b>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/" target="_blank">G-Power M5 Hurricane RR</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/#3265037" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-hurricane_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/#3265039" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/02-hurricane_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/#3265040" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/03-hurricane_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/#3265042" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/04-hurricane_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/g-power-m5-hurricane-rr-0/#3265043" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/05-hurricane_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />
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			<title>Cadillac CTS, Infiniti M models earn Top Safety Pick status from IIHS</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:56:04 GMT</pubDate>
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has put a new crop of large luxury vehicles through its crash test gauntlet, and the Cadillac CTS (http://autoblog.com/model/cts/) and Infiniti M (http://autoblog.com/model/m/) joined some impressive company in scoring a Top Safety Pick designation. The CTS and M clinched the highly regarded award by receiving the top score of "Good" in roof strength testing. To achieve the top score in rollover safety, a vehicle's roof has to be able to support four times the weight of the entire vehicle. 

The Top Safety Pick designation is handed out only to vehicles that received a "Good" score for all four IIHS crash tests while also featuring standard stability control to help avoid accidents altogether. The Cadillac (http://autoblog.com/make/cadillac/) and Infiniti (http://autoblog.com/make/infiniti/) join the BMW 5 Series (http://www.autoblog.com/model/5+series), Lincoln MKS (http://www.autoblog.com/model/mks/), Volvo S80 (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/s80), Hyundai Genesis (http://www.autoblog.com/model/genesis+sedan) and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (http://www.autoblog.com/model/e-class) as Top Safety Pick winners. 

Since large luxury vehicles cost so much and contain so many safety features, it's not all that surprising that so many models aced IIHS testing. But not all vehicles passed the test with flying colors. The Lexus GS (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/gs) and Audi A6 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/a6) managed only an "Acceptable" score in roof testing, while the aging Acura RL lagged behind the competition with a "Marginal" rating. Hit the jump to read over the IIHS presser.


*Gallery: 2011 Cadillac CTS sedan (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan)*

Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/000-2011-cadillac-cts-sedan_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/001-2011-cadillac-cts-sedan_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/002-2011-cadillac-cts-sedan_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/003-2011-cadillac-cts-sedan_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/004-2011-cadillac-cts-sedan_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan/)

*Gallery: 2011 Infiniti M (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-infiniti-m)*

Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/02-2011-infiniti-m-sport_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-infiniti-m/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/01-2011-infiniti-m-sport_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-infiniti-m/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/03-2011-infiniti-m-sport_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-infiniti-m/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/04-2011-infiniti-m-sport_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-infiniti-m/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/05-2011-infiniti-m-sport_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-infiniti-m/)

[Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]Continue reading Cadillac CTS, Infiniti M models earn Top Safety Pick status from IIHS (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/16/cadillac-cts-infiniti-m-models-earn-top-safety-pick-status-from/)

Cadillac CTS, Infiniti M models earn Top Safety Pick status from IIHS (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/16/cadillac-cts-infiniti-m-models-earn-top-safety-pick-status-from/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:01:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has put a new crop of large luxury vehicles through its crash test gauntlet, and the <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/cts/" target="_blank">Cadillac CTS</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/m/" target="_blank">Infiniti M</a> joined some impressive company in scoring a Top Safety Pick designation. The CTS and M clinched the highly regarded award by receiving the top score of &quot;Good&quot; in roof strength testing. To achieve the top score in rollover safety, a vehicle's roof has to be able to support four times the weight of the entire vehicle. <br />
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The Top Safety Pick designation is handed out only to vehicles that received a &quot;Good&quot; score for all four IIHS crash tests while also featuring standard stability control to help avoid accidents altogether. The <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/cadillac/" target="_blank">Cadillac</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/infiniti/" target="_blank">Infiniti</a> join the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/5+series" target="_blank">BMW 5 Series</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mks/" target="_blank">Lincoln MKS</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/s80" target="_blank">Volvo S80</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/genesis+sedan" target="_blank">Hyundai Genesis</a> and the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/e-class" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz E-Class</a> as Top Safety Pick winners. <br />
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Since large luxury vehicles cost so much and contain so many safety features, it's not all that surprising that so many models aced IIHS testing. But not all vehicles passed the test with flying colors. The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/gs" target="_blank">Lexus GS</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/a6" target="_blank">Audi A6</a> managed only an &quot;Acceptable&quot; score in roof testing, while the aging Acura RL lagged behind the competition with a &quot;Marginal&quot; rating. Hit the jump to read over the IIHS presser.<br />
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<b>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan" target="_blank">2011 Cadillac CTS sedan</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/000-2011-cadillac-cts-sedan_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/001-2011-cadillac-cts-sedan_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/002-2011-cadillac-cts-sedan_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/003-2011-cadillac-cts-sedan_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/004-2011-cadillac-cts-sedan_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />
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<b>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-infiniti-m" target="_blank">2011 Infiniti M</a></b><br />
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			<title>BMW Gran Coupe reportedly go for launch</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:39:06 GMT</pubDate>
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Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/p90059854.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/) *BMW Concept Gran Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery*
 
Not to be outdone by the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLS (http://autoblog.com/tag/cls-class), Porsche Panamera (http://autoblog.com/model/panamera), Aston Martin Rapide (http://www.autoblog.com/model/rapide) or Audi A7 (http://autoblog.com/tag/Audi+A7), BMW (http://autoblog.com/make/bmw) will reportedly be building a production version of the Gran Coupe concept (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/23/beijing-2010-bmw-surprises-with-concept-gran-coupe/) that debuted at this year's Beijing Motor Show (http://autoblog.com/category/beijing-motor-show). It may be a late arrival to the growing segment of swoopy luxury sedans, but BMW will indeed poise the Gran Coupe to offer just as much in the way of technology and refinement as the lot of its competitors.

Based on the next-generation 6 Series (http://autoblog.com/tag/6+series), the Gran Coupe is set to launch sometime in 2012 and will share its powertrains with what we're seeing in the 5 (http://autoblog.com/model/5+series), 6 (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/6+series), and 7 Series (http://autoblog.com/model/7+series) BMWs, including a possible hybrid variant. Naturally, the production Gran Coupe will slot between the 5 and 7 Series in terms of size and price, and if the overall design doesn't change too much, it'll certainly be an attractive addition to the BMW lineup.


*Gallery: Beijing 2010: BMW Concept Gran Coupe (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe)*

Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90059855_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90059854_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90059847_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90059850_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90059851_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/)

[Source: AutoWeek (http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100811/CARNEWS/100819971)]BMW Gran Coupe reportedly go for launch (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/12/bmw-gran-coupe-reportedly-go-for-launch/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:29:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/p90059854.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div align="center"><i><b>BMW Concept Gran Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery</b></i></div> <br />
Not to be outdone by the likes of the <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/cls-class" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz CLS</a>, <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/panamera" target="_blank">Porsche Panamera</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/rapide" target="_blank">Aston Martin Rapide</a> or <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/Audi+A7" target="_blank">Audi A7</a>, <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/bmw" target="_blank">BMW</a> will reportedly be building a production version of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/23/beijing-2010-bmw-surprises-with-concept-gran-coupe/" target="_blank">Gran Coupe concept</a> that debuted at this year's <a href="http://autoblog.com/category/beijing-motor-show" target="_blank">Beijing Motor Show</a>. It may be a late arrival to the growing segment of swoopy luxury sedans, but BMW will indeed poise the Gran Coupe to offer just as much in the way of technology and refinement as the lot of its competitors.<br />
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Based on the next-generation <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/6+series" target="_blank">6 Series</a>, the Gran Coupe is set to launch sometime in 2012 and will share its powertrains with what we're seeing in the <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/5+series" target="_blank">5</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/6+series" target="_blank">6</a>, and <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/7+series" target="_blank">7 Series</a> BMWs, including a possible hybrid variant. Naturally, the production Gran Coupe will slot between the 5 and 7 Series in terms of size and price, and if the overall design doesn't change too much, it'll certainly be an attractive addition to the BMW lineup.<br />
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<b>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe" target="_blank">Beijing 2010: BMW Concept Gran Coupe</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90059855_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90059854_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90059847_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90059850_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-2010-bmw-concept-grand-coupe/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90059851_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />
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[Source: <a href="http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100811/CARNEWS/100819971" target="_blank">AutoWeek</a>]<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/12/bmw-gran-coupe-reportedly-go-for-launch/" target="_blank">BMW Gran Coupe reportedly go for launch</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com" target="_blank">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:29:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/" target="_blank">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br />
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			<title>BMW to celebrate Year of the Tiger with special edition M3?</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:21:38 GMT</pubDate>
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Another day, another morsel for the rumor machine. The Bavarian obsessed crew over at M3 Post have caught wind of a report on Bimmer Today that suggests BMW (http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/) will crank out yet another special edition version of the M3 (http://www.autoblog.com/model/m3). Supposedly the car has been penned just for the Chinese market and is being built in honor of the year of the tiger. From what we understand, the car will feature a Fire Orange Metallic paint scheme borrowed from the heavenly M3 GTS. Throw in a handful of black accents, including a set of 19-inch rollers, and you've got yourself one very feline-themed coupe.

But wait, there's more. The interior will get unique Tiger Edition logos stitched into the headrests and slathered on the door sills. If the Bimmer Today post is on the money, BMW will only crank out 250 examples of the car. We're guessing that the package is mostly a dress-up ordeal as no details have surfaced about performance enhancements. 

If you find yourself living in the U.S. and pining for this particular color scheme, fear not. We hear there's a chance that BMW might repurpose the same combination for a Great Pumpkin edition here in the States, complete with Linus from the popular Peanuts comic strip embroidered on the seats. Okay, not really, but with the recent rash of special-edition M3 models (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/bmw-releases-2011-m3-frozen-gray-coupe-for-the-u-s/) we've seen recently, you never know...

[Source: Bimmer Today (http://www.bimmertoday.de/2010/08/11/erstes-bild-zeigt-kopfstutze-der-bmw-m3-tiger-edition-fur-china/) via M3 Post (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418101) | Image: Mittelbayerische Newspaper]BMW to celebrate Year of the Tiger with special edition M3? (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/12/bmw-to-celebrate-year-of-the-tiger-with-special-edition-m3/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:28:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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Another day, another morsel for the rumor machine. The Bavarian obsessed crew over at M3 Post have caught wind of a report on Bimmer Today that suggests <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/" target="_blank">BMW</a> will crank out yet another special edition version of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/m3" target="_blank">M3</a>. Supposedly the car has been penned just for the Chinese market and is being built in honor of the year of the tiger. From what we understand, the car will feature a Fire Orange Metallic paint scheme borrowed from the heavenly M3 GTS. Throw in a handful of black accents, including a set of 19-inch rollers, and you've got yourself one very feline-themed coupe.<br />
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But wait, there's more. The interior will get unique Tiger Edition logos stitched into the headrests and slathered on the door sills. If the Bimmer Today post is on the money, BMW will only crank out 250 examples of the car. We're guessing that the package is mostly a dress-up ordeal as no details have surfaced about performance enhancements. <br />
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If you find yourself living in the U.S. and pining for this particular color scheme, fear not. We hear there's a chance that BMW might repurpose the same combination for a Great Pumpkin edition here in the States, complete with Linus from the popular Peanuts comic strip embroidered on the seats. Okay, not really, but with the recent rash of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/bmw-releases-2011-m3-frozen-gray-coupe-for-the-u-s/" target="_blank">special-edition M3 models</a> we've seen recently, you never know...<br />
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[Source: <a href="http://www.bimmertoday.de/2010/08/11/erstes-bild-zeigt-kopfstutze-der-bmw-m3-tiger-edition-fur-china/" target="_blank">Bimmer Today</a> via <a href="http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418101" target="_blank">M3 Post</a> | Image: Mittelbayerische Newspaper]<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/12/bmw-to-celebrate-year-of-the-tiger-with-special-edition-m3/" target="_blank">BMW to celebrate Year of the Tiger with special edition M3?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com" target="_blank">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:28:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/" target="_blank">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br />
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			<title>Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 1 Series three-door caught in Munich</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:25:29 GMT</pubDate>
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Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/02-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door-cp-augopt.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door/) *2012 BMW 1 Series three-door - Click above for high-res image gallery*
 
The next-generation BMW 1 Series (http://www.autoblog.com/model/1+series) three-door has been spotted again (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/28/spy-shots-is-this-the-2011-2012-bmw-1-series/), this time on the streets of its hometown in Munich, Germany. Despite the swirlies covering all its details, it's clear that the basic shape, size and proportions of the new iteration aren't going to change much from the current model (http://green.autoblog.com/photos/abg-garage-2008-bmw-123d-hatchback/), which has never been offered in North America. We Yanks have only had the fortune of sampling the 1 Series in coupe and convertible form, though no one's complaining.

The headlamp clusters on this three-door 1 Series prototype appear to be sloped back and stretched along the top of the fender line like those on the new 5 Series (http://www.autoblog.com/model/5+series). Similarly, the wider grille has been pushed forward to be flush with the bumper line below it. The profile shot also indicates that the hood now features the increasingly familiar clam-shell with side cut-lines and a higher arc to provide improved pedestrian protection. 

Judging by the hood-to-cabin proportion of this prototype, it's also safe to say that the next 1 Series has not been converted to front-wheel drive (even though 80 percent of owners already think it is FWD (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/23/the-craziest-damn-thing-youll-hear-today-80-of-bmw-1-series-o/)) as BMW has indicated it might do (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/bmw-confirms-plans-for-front-drive-models/) with future smaller models. We expect the new 1 Series will debut sometime next year as a 2012 model, and until that time we have the high-performance 1 Series M Coupe (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/1SeriesMCoupe/) to look forward to.


*Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 1 Series hatchback (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door)*

Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door-cp-aug_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/02-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door-cp-aug_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/03-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door-cp-aug_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/04-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door-cp-aug_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door/)Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/05-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door-cp-aug_thumbnail.jpg  (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door/)

[Source: Carpix]Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 1 Series three-door caught in Munich (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/10/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series-three-door-caught-in-munich/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:31:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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The next-generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/1+series" target="_blank">BMW 1 Series</a> three-door has been <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/28/spy-shots-is-this-the-2011-2012-bmw-1-series/" target="_blank">spotted again</a>, this time on the streets of its hometown in Munich, Germany. Despite the swirlies covering all its details, it's clear that the basic shape, size and proportions of the new iteration aren't going to change much from the <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/abg-garage-2008-bmw-123d-hatchback/" target="_blank">current model</a>, which has never been offered in North America. We Yanks have only had the fortune of sampling the 1 Series in coupe and convertible form, though no one's complaining.<br />
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The headlamp clusters on this three-door 1 Series prototype appear to be sloped back and stretched along the top of the fender line like those on the new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/5+series" target="_blank">5 Series</a>. Similarly, the wider grille has been pushed forward to be flush with the bumper line below it. The profile shot also indicates that the hood now features the increasingly familiar clam-shell with side cut-lines and a higher arc to provide improved pedestrian protection. <br />
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Judging by the hood-to-cabin proportion of this prototype, it's also safe to say that the next 1 Series has not been converted to front-wheel drive (even though <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/23/the-craziest-damn-thing-youll-hear-today-80-of-bmw-1-series-o/" target="_blank">80 percent of owners already think it is FWD</a>) as <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/bmw-confirms-plans-for-front-drive-models/" target="_blank">BMW has indicated it might do</a> with future smaller models. We expect the new 1 Series will debut sometime next year as a 2012 model, and until that time we have the high-performance <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/1SeriesMCoupe/" target="_blank">1 Series M Coupe</a> to look forward to.<br />
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<b>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series-3-door" target="_blank">Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 1 Series hatchback</a></b><br />
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			<title>Spy Shots: BMW M5 and its bulging hood snapped again</title>
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It's been almost three whole months since we last saw M5 spy shots (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/18/spy-shots-enough-already-with-the-2011-bmw-m5/), but someone from BMW (http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw) decided to change that by leaving the slightly camo'ed M-powered sedan unattended in a parking lot. There isn't much more to note on the exterior, save for catching what could be the production wheels and their whopping Pirelli tires. But now there are shots of the interior and new items like the seats, shift knob and tachometer with the greatly reduced redline. Click the link for more photos, and get ready to see it in person soon.

[Source: 5Post (http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417386)]Spy Shots: BMW M5 and its bulging hood snapped again (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/09/spy-shots-bmw-m5-and-its-bulging-hood-snapped-again/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:32:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).



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It's been almost three whole months since we last saw <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/18/spy-shots-enough-already-with-the-2011-bmw-m5/" target="_blank">M5 spy shots</a>, but someone from <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw" target="_blank">BMW</a> decided to change that by leaving the slightly camo'ed M-powered sedan unattended in a parking lot. There isn't much more to note on the exterior, save for catching what could be the production wheels and their whopping Pirelli tires. But now there are shots of the interior and new items like the seats, shift knob and tachometer with the greatly reduced redline. Click the link for more photos, and get ready to see it in person soon.<br />
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[Source: <a href="http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417386" target="_blank">5Post</a>]<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/09/spy-shots-bmw-m5-and-its-bulging-hood-snapped-again/" target="_blank">Spy Shots: BMW M5 and its bulging hood snapped again</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com" target="_blank">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:32:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/" target="_blank">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br />
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			<title>Video: Riding shotgun in the BMW 1 Series M Coupe</title>
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It's cool. We know you've already clicked past the jump (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/09/video-riding-shotgun-in-the-bmw-1-series-m-coupe/#continued) and are well into watching one very lucky soul flog the snot out of a prototype of the oft-hyped BMW 1 Series M Coupe (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/12/spy-shots-bmw-1-series-m-coupe-shows-off-its-insides/) around the Ascari race track in Spain. We're not offended. For those of you who are unfortunate enough to have YouTube blocked at your place of employment, allow us to share what you're missing out on. The good people at M-Power somehow managed to secure a spot in the passenger seat of the second-coming of M during a hot lap. We're not talking some pansy parade through the chicanes, either. It's more of a kick the tail out, plop your foot onto the throttle and aim for the next curb sort of shindig.

If you're looking for any details on the car other than just how well it can rivet a smile to you face, odds are you're out of luck. Still, watching the little M blister around the course, we can't wait to get our grubby journo paws on the pint-size coupe. The biggest question in our minds? How is BMW (http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/) going to keep the M3 sharp enough to stay ahead of its meaner younger sibling?

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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/09/video-riding-shotgun-in-the-bmw-1-series-m-coupe/#continued" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/m-coupe.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div align="center"><i><b>BMW 1 Series M Coupe prototype on track - Click above to watch video <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/09/video-riding-shotgun-in-the-bmw-1-series-m-coupe/#continued" target="_blank">after the jump</a></b></i></div> <br />
It's cool. We know you've already clicked <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/09/video-riding-shotgun-in-the-bmw-1-series-m-coupe/#continued" target="_blank">past the jump</a> and are well into watching one very lucky soul flog the snot out of a prototype of the oft-hyped <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/12/spy-shots-bmw-1-series-m-coupe-shows-off-its-insides/" target="_blank">BMW 1 Series M Coupe</a> around the Ascari race track in Spain. We're not offended. For those of you who are unfortunate enough to have YouTube blocked at your place of employment, allow us to share what you're missing out on. The good people at M-Power somehow managed to secure a spot in the passenger seat of the second-coming of M during a hot lap. We're not talking some pansy parade through the chicanes, either. It's more of a kick the tail out, plop your foot onto the throttle and aim for the next curb sort of shindig.<br />
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If you're looking for any details on the car other than just how well it can rivet a smile to you face, odds are you're out of luck. Still, watching the little M blister around the course, we can't wait to get our grubby journo paws on the pint-size coupe. The biggest question in our minds? How is <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/" target="_blank">BMW</a> going to keep the M3 sharp enough to stay ahead of its meaner younger sibling?<br />
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[Source: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS-AlNi4SbU&amp;feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">YouTube</a>]<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/09/video-riding-shotgun-in-the-bmw-1-series-m-coupe/" target="_blank">Continue reading <i>Video: Riding shotgun in the BMW 1 Series M Coupe</i></a><br />
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