Biyernes, Oktubre 31, 2014
Ige wins over Abercrombie allies
Many political donors and interest groups that had supported Gov. Neil Abercrombie in the past have gravitated toward state Sen. David Ige since the Democratic primary, a shift that has benefitted Ige's campaign both politically and financially.
What you missed on 10.31.14
Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Etc., BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Luxury, Fiat, Ram
Super spooky cursed and haunted cars!It's Halloween, you guys! So naturally, the internet is full of stories about ghosts and goblins and pumpkins and witches. But there are plenty of spooky things to talk about in the automotive space, and we've put together a list of five cars that have strong evidence to support them being cursed or haunted, if you believe in that sort of thing. Check 'em out, here.
The BMW i8 causes a scene in northern MIWe took 14 cars up to Petoskey, MI earlier this week as part of our testing for the 2014 Technology of the Year Award. And while the group was indeed full of hot metal, one specific car kept on grabbing the attention of passers-by: the BMW i8. Everywhere we went, people had plenty to say about this futuristic-looking creation. We've listed some of our favorite quotes, here.
SEMA Preview: Mopar madnessAre you ready for next week's SEMA show? We thought so. There's certainly been a lot of news from various automakers on this front, but we recently had the chance to get up close and personal with the Mopar customs that'll make their way to next week's show in Las Vegas. Editor Greg Migliore gets in front of the camera to show us what's hot from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles this year.
Top Stories
- Hyundai/Kia's Prius rival to arrive by 2017
- Ford Transit customs ready to work for SEMA
- NHTSA fines Ferrari $3.5 million for missing reports
What you missed on 10.31.14 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | Comments2015 BMW i8 sets everyone's tongues wagging in Northern Michigan
Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Etc., Supercars, BMW, Electric
Like few other cars we can remember, people want to talk about the 2015 BMW i8. Drive one, and you'll soon find out what we mean. They stop you at gas stations. They accost you in Walgreen's parking lots. They stream out of neighborhood bars, beers in hand.At least, that was our experience this week during Autoblog's Technology of the Year testing. We had the pleasure of driving the plug-in hybrid BMW sports car up to and around Petoskey, MI, a resort town where seeing such exotics is rare enough, let alone in the off season. It made for some interesting conversations - so we began writing down some of the comments the butterfly-doored coupe inspired. Here's a sampling:
- "Wanna race for pinks? I'll go easy on you." - Acne-covered teenage pizza delivery driver in a sad-looking Ford Taurus parked at a Valero gas station near Grayling (which incidentally didn't actually have gas).
- The proprietor of the Good Hart General Store, a quaint food emporium/post office nestled into the area's famed M-119 'Tunnel of Trees' route, gestured toward me and then said to a woman in the store: "I've almost got him talked into $5,000 and my Jeep." Her laughing response: "Yeah, bullshit!"
- "Is that a 'boy car' or a 'girl car'?" - Female cashier at Pond Hill Farm, a farm/pumpkin patch/trout pond/tasting room/pickler/pig race complex.
- "Is that a Lamborghini, or is that a Ferrari?" - Father with son carrying pumpkins.
- "Well, you must be quite pleased with yourself." *Pauses and again looks at i8* "Understandably." - 20-something woman carrying a tiny sweatered dog.
- "That looks like you're driving the future." - Walgreen's clerk who followed us out to the parking lot after we stopped to buy some pens.
- "I have to ask, with that gorgeous car, are ya'll lost?" - Friendly patrol officer who followed us for eight miles through the Tunnel of Trees, only to turn around and question us in front of the Legs Inn.
2015 BMW i8 sets everyone's tongues wagging in Northern Michigan originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsCity begins Fort DeRussy Beach night closure
The city advisory Board of Parks and Recreation on Thursday set the closure for 2 to 5 a.m. in an effort to allow the city to enforce its laws on the state-governed beach where homeless campers have taken advantage of a jurisdictional loophole to avoid being cited for violating city regulations.
River of molten rock stops, for now
The leading edge of the lava flowing out of Kilauea Volcano came within 156 yards of crossing Pahoa's main road Thursday -- and less than a half-mile from cutting off Highway 130, the main artery for the 8,200 residents of lower Puna.
Huwebes, Oktubre 30, 2014
Sit-lie ticket given in error, police say
The Honolulu Police Department is conceding that officers erred when they issued a ticket this week to a man sitting on a city bench on Kalakaua Avenue.
Dems engaged in 'trench warfare'
Desperate Democrats are rushing to save suddenly vulnerable House incumbents, even in states where President Barack Obama cruised to double-digit victories, amid fresh signs of Republican momentum less than a week before the midterm elections.
Dems engaged in 'trench warfare'
Desperate Democrats are rushing to save suddenly vulnerable House incumbents, even in states where President Barack Obama cruised to double-digit victories, amid fresh signs of Republican momentum less than a week before the midterm elections.
Residents playing the waiting game
Lava ignited small fires behind Pahoa Village Road on Wednesday night while a resident stood with her Pahoa neighbors and watched in awe.
Miyerkules, Oktubre 29, 2014
BMW unveils 2016 X5 M and X6 M super CUVs
Filed under: Performance, SUV, Crossover, BMW, Luxury
The second-generation BMW X5 M and X6 M have officially made their arrival for the speed-obsessed, crossover-loving masses that aren't willing to turn to Mercedes-AMG or Land Rover Special Operations.While the new models retain their 4.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V8s, power has increased from 555 horsepower to 567 ponies. Torque is up more significantly, climbing from 500 pound-feet to 553 pound-feet. The extra twist is slightly less accessible, with peak grunt arriving between 2,200 and 5,000 rpm, rather than the earlier model's 1,500 to 5,650. Still, we'll take the ten percent increase in torque as a net win.
The big powertrain switch sees the old X5/6 M's six-speed automatic replaced with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission from BMW M. This new gearbox feeds power to an xDrive all-wheel-drive system that can variably shuffle up to 100 percent of power to either axle. In conjunction with the force-induced thumper under the hood, this powertrain arrangement allows both M models to hit 60 miles per hour in just four seconds. That's a mightily impressive stat in a 5,000-plus-pound vehicle.
Yet, the new gearbox and amped up engine make for an even more impressive vehicle at the pumps (not that consumers of 560-horsepower, $100,000, 5,000-pound crossovers care about such things). Carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption are down 20 percent on the European cycle.
Keeping all this technology shiny side up is the job of a double-wishbone front suspension and a standard self-leveling rear air suspension, three-mode dynamic dampers and huge, staggered Michelin Pilot Super Sport UHP tires, with 325/30/21s in back and 285/35/21s in front. For the record, those tires dwarf the rubber on proper supercars like the Ferrari 458 Speciale.Prices for the X5 M start at $99,650, while the X6 M rings up at $103,050. Both figures include a $950 destination charge.
Of course, there's more than just oily stuff to distinguish BMW's M cars. The performance division has given both the X5 and X6 significant aesthetic updates to fit their high-performance role. Flared wheel arches, standard 21-inch M wheels, massive intakes in the front fascia and arguably the coolest wing mirrors we've seen on a production car grant the new M models with seriously eye-catching looks. Typical M features, like quad exhausts and side gills are also present
In the cabin, M's new over-large steering wheel has been fitted, complete with aluminum paddle shifters, while more aggressive sport seats with fixed headrests and an M-spec shifter round out the most visible interior changes.
While BMW is mum on when the new hot shots will arrive in dealers, it has released US pricing, with the X5 M sneaking in just under the century mark, at $99,650. The X6 M, meanwhile, will retail at $103,050. Both figures include a $950 destination charge.
Scroll down for much more in the expansive press release from BMW, and then check out galleries of both the 2016 X5 M and X6 M.
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BMW unveils 2016 X5 M and X6 M super CUVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsDoomed school's last day has kids coming to grips
Teachers and students' laughter, tears and aloha marked the last day before the approaching lava flow breaks up Keonepoko Elementary School.
BMW M4 vs. Lexus RC F in Head 2 Head sports coupe showdown
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, BMW, Lexus, Luxury
It's the showdown everyone's been looking forward to, the East versus West grudge match of the year. We're talking, of course, about the BMW M4 versus the Lexus RC F.
Although BMW uses a twin-turbo straight-six and the Lexus uses a free-breathing V8, the two are pretty closely matched on paper: a luxury coupe with over 400 horsepower channeled to the rear wheels.
The BMW has been doing these cars for longer, and the M4 boasts a higher power-to-weight ratio. But then the RC F has more power - and without forced induction to break up the rev range. So which is the better luxury muscle coupe? Watch the latest episode of Motor Trend Head 2 Head to find out.
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BMW M4 vs. Lexus RC F in Head 2 Head sports coupe showdown originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsLava flow eats structure, sets tires alight stalks houses
After traveling a circuitous 13.5-mile route over four months from Kilauea Volcano, the threat from a river of lava suddenly became real Tuesday when it destroyed its first structure on Hawaii island, took on a utility pole wrapped in untested, anti-lava technology, blackened the sky after setting tires on fire and led Hawaii County police to abandon their Pahoa substation.
Japanese official dies in Waikiki after city pact
A Japanese deputy mayor died this weekend after being pulled from the water in Waikiki, one day after accomplishing his task of establishing a sister-city relationship in the islands, Honolulu officials said Tuesday.
Martes, Oktubre 28, 2014
Barrel of cannon is found in luggage at Maui airport
Transportation Security Administration agents are used to finding firearms and other weapons in checked luggage.
No classes till Nov. 10 for some pupils
Keonepoko Elementary School will shut down indefinitely effective Wednesday, the state Department of Education announced Monday night, as the Kilauea lava flow continued on a path toward Pahoa town.
Lunes, Oktubre 27, 2014
Ocean Watch: Tiny velella sail by before stormy seas
After a weeklong passage from New Caledonia, Honu is safely in a marina on Queensland's south coast. Even so, my body thinks we're still at sea because I have "mal de terre," the French phrase for land sickness. This happens when the seas have been particularly rough.
Linggo, Oktubre 26, 2014
Tourist gets chance to thank first responders for rescue
A 73-year-old California man recently met a team of first responders who brought him back to life after he went into cardiac arrest and stopped breathing while in waters off Waikiki.
Tourist gets chance to thank first responders for rescue
A 73-year-old California man recently met a team of first responders who brought him back to life after he went into cardiac arrest and stopped breathing while in waters off Waikiki.
Sabado, Oktubre 25, 2014
Court documents describe details in Kalihi stabbing
The 59-year-old victim of a stabbing in Kalihi told police that his attacker repeatedly said he wanted to kill the victim during the attack, according to court documents. Arnold Diederichs, 43, is charged with second-degree attempted murder.
Warmer ocean raises damage risk for coral
Large sections of coral reef on Windward Oahu and parts of Kauai are continuing to suffer from high ocean temperatures, raising the risk that they will die, scientists said Friday. Corals stressed by warm waters continue to expel algae.
Biyernes, Oktubre 24, 2014
Sonar mapping shines new light on USS Utah
Above the water, the effects of 73 years on the partially sunken warship USS Utah are evident at its resting place just off Ford Island. The target and training ship took two torpedoes on Dec. 7, 1941, capsized and was only partially righted using cables that are still apparent on the rusting hull, the National Park Service said.
Toyota sells off Tesla shares, too
Filed under: BMW, Toyota, Tesla
The incredible rise of Tesla's stock price has done little to now stop two major shareholders from ditching their stake in the American EV manufacturer. First, Daimler, parent company of Mercedes-Benz, ditched its four-percent stake, and less than a week later, Toyota is doing the same thing, selling off an undisclosed bit of its Tesla investment.
The move comes as Toyota winds down sales of the RAV4 EV, which gets its batteries and electric motor from Tesla at the company's Fremont, CA factory.
"We have a good relationship with Tesla, and will evaluate the feasibility of working together on future projects," Toyota spokesperson Kayo Doi told Bloomberg via email.
According to Bloomberg, Toyota maintained a 2.4-percent stake as recently as March 31, making it the tenth-largest of Tesla's investors. As the Japanese shed an undisclosed percentage of its shares, though, another automaker might be eyeing the California company.
Value Walk has a speculative story that claims BMW could be looking at tying up with Tesla, based on a reported meeting between execs from the two companies. The fact that the Munich-based company's carbon-fiber expertise fits nicely with the Palo Alto company's EV knowhow is apparently the driving force behind this speculation. But as usual, take this with a grain of salt.
Toyota sells off Tesla shares, too originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsLava poised to hit Pahoa roadway
A larger crowd than usual attended the weekly lava update meeting in Pahoa on Thursday night following news that Madame Pele's path had quickly advanced.
More time is sought to apply for homeowner tax break
Honolulu City Council leaders say they want to extend until Nov. 17 the deadline for homeowners who were pushed unintentionally into the higher-taxed Residential A class to apply for a break in what they owe.
More time is sought to apply for homeowner tax break
Honolulu City Council leaders say they want to extend until Nov. 17 the deadline for homeowners who were pushed unintentionally into the higher-taxed Residential A class to apply for a break in what they owe.
Huwebes, Oktubre 23, 2014
Autobild blows China's fake BMW X5 sky high
Filed under: SUV, China, Etc., Europe, Videos, BMW, Humor
The Germans famously love their cars. With high-speed cruising on the Autobahn and a lot of fun available from the country's back roads, they have every reason to. Apparently, the country's auto writers also take their jobs in advising the enthusiastic populace very seriously. As this video from Autobild shows, when a downright horrible vehicle like the Shuanghuan CEO comes around, it receives some sweeping destruction.
To be fair, the CEO might be one of the worst vehicles in the world. Not only is the SUV a pretty blatant copy of a first-generation BMW X5, it's a bad one at that. The horrible build quality shown by Autobild must be seen to be believed. Even worse, the example in this video is said to be just five years old, but practically every part is rusting or corroding. There are even dead flies in the headlights.
Autobild attempts to give the CEO a proper driving test, but it fails in spectacular fashion. This is a Chinese SUV with no apparent redeeming qualities, and the video shows what happens from there. Be warned, the clip is entirely in German, but it shows enough of the vehicle's qualities to make it clear what's happening and why.
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Autobild blows China's fake BMW X5 sky high originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsAutobild blows China's fake BMW X5 sky high
Filed under: SUV, China, Etc., Europe, Videos, BMW, Humor
The Germans famously love their cars. With high-speed cruising on the Autobahn and a lot of fun available from the country's back roads, they have every reason to. Apparently, the country's auto writers also take their jobs in advising the enthusiastic populace very seriously. As this video from Autobild shows, when a downright horrible vehicle like the Shuanghuan CEO comes around, it receives some sweeping destruction.
To be fair, the CEO might be one of the worst vehicles in the world. Not only is the SUV a pretty blatant copy of a first-generation BMW X5, it's a bad one at that. The horrible build quality shown by Autobild must be seen to be believed. Even worse, the example in this video is said to be just five years old, but practically every part is rusting or corroding. There are even dead flies in the headlights.
Autobild attempts to give the CEO a proper driving test, but it fails in spectacular fashion. This is a Chinese SUV with no apparent redeeming qualities, and the video shows what happens from there. Be warned, the clip is entirely in German, but it shows enough of the vehicle's qualities to make it clear what's happening and why.
Continue reading Autobild blows China's fake BMW X5 sky high
Autobild blows China's fake BMW X5 sky high originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | Comments2 complaints on PAC slated for fresh vote
The state Campaign Spending Commission on Nov. 19 will vote again on whether two complaints against the Pacific Resource Partnership Political Action Committee should be reviewed by state attorneys for criminal prosecution.
The List Shorts #0530: Change your own oil
Filed under: Maintenance, Videos, BMW, The List
Having your oil changed falls under Car Maintenance 101, but doing it yourself has been a right of passage for generations of auto enthusiasts. Patrick McIntyre of The List heads to Avus Autosport in Glendale, CA for some tips on how to properly swap the synthetic on an older model BMW.
Watch as Patrick checks "change your own oil" off of his list in this Shorts video - perhaps it'll inspire you to get under your own car this weekend.
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The List Shorts #0530: Change your own oil originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsEx-DLNR official denies 30 sex charges
A former Department of Land and Natural Resources official pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Kauai Circuit Court to 30 counts of sex assault — a majority of which are alleged to have occurred when the female victim was a minor.
Ex-DLNR official denies 30 sex charges
A former Department of Land and Natural Resources official pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Kauai Circuit Court to 30 counts of sex assault — a majority of which are alleged to have occurred when the female victim was a minor.
Miyerkules, Oktubre 22, 2014
If you are involved with a DUI charge or arrest, it is best you find out what the DUI consequences in Hawaii are from a DUI Attorney in Honolulu
If you are involved with a DUI charge or arrest, it is best you find out what the DUI consequences in Hawaii are from a DUI Attorney in Honolulu. You may ask yourself, "Do I Need a DUI Attorney?" well read on...
If you’ve recently been arrested while driving under the influence and now charged with a DUI, you might be trying to find the first lawyer you can find – any lawyer that will be able to take you to court and give you some much-needed advice to help you understand the DUI consequences in Hawaii. Or, maybe you’re thinking that you don’t want to waste the money on a lawyer. How bad can a DUI arrest be, anyway?
It could be really bad. Is a DUI a felony? If you don’t have proper representation, the DUI consequences in Hawaii could be devastating. A DUI arrest is more than just a fine you have to pay, or community service that will need to be served. While this is sometimes how it plays out for certain cases, it’s certainly not typical and depending on your circumstances, you could lose everything. So, do you need a DUI attorney? Yes!
An attorney is necessary when facing these serious charges because they’ll be better able to argue with the State and find a punishment that is both fair and as lenient on you as possible. In addition to that, a DUI attorney will be much more familiar with the always-changing DUI laws and will be able to tell you how the laws apply to you, and what your best course of action is to mitigate any negative DUI consequences.
So, do you need a DUI attorney? If you want to have any chance of getting off of the charges, or you need legal advice on what to do next, then yes, you do. There’s no question about it. If you are arrested and get charged with a DUI or driving under the influence, be sure to contact a knowledgable Honolulu DUI Attorney. The Honolulu DUI Attorney will be able to best explain what the DUI consequences in Hawaii are.
BMW X4 M40i caught production-ready
Filed under: Spy Photos, Performance, Crossover, BMW, Luxury
It seems like BMW is pretty committed to this whole X4 thing. Aside from the current xDrive28i and xDrive35i, we've captured a round of spy photos showing what our spy shooters tell us is a more dynamic M40i model.
The higher-performance hunchback follows in the footsteps of BMW's other sub-M cars like the M235i. In fact, much like the high-po 2 Series, the M40i is expected to make use of a 3.0-liter, turbocharged six-cylinder, developing 365 to 375 horsepower.
Aside from that, the rest of the X4 M40i fits the brief of other near-M models, with a more aggressive body kit, larger wheels, firmer suspension and brawnier brakes. Expect some mild tweaks inside, too, including sportier seats and an M-specific steering wheel.
Judging by the uncamouflaged nature of this tester caught testing on Germany's Nürburgring, production will kick off before the end of the year, perhaps in December. That means a LA Auto Show debut is likely, provided BMW opts to sell the hotter X4 in the US market. Take a look above for our full gallery of spy photos.
BMW X4 M40i caught production-ready originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Performance, Crossover, BMW, Luxury
It seems like BMW is pretty committed to this whole X4 thing. Aside from the current xDrive28i and xDrive35i, we've captured a round of spy photos showing what our spy shooters tell us is a more dynamic M40i model.
The higher-performance hunchback follows in the footsteps of BMW's other sub-M cars like the M235i. In fact, much like the high-po 2 Series, the M40i is expected to make use of a 3.0-liter, turbocharged six-cylinder, developing 365 to 375 horsepower.
Aside from that, the rest of the X4 M40i fits the brief of other near-M models, with a more aggressive body kit, larger wheels, firmer suspension and brawnier brakes. Expect some mild tweaks inside, too, including sportier seats and an M-specific steering wheel.
Judging by the uncamouflaged nature of this tester caught testing on Germany's Nürburgring, production will kick off before the end of the year, perhaps in December. That means a LA Auto Show debut is likely, provided BMW opts to sell the hotter X4 in the US market. Take a look above for our full gallery of spy photos.
BMW X4 M40i caught production-ready originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsBMW celebrates with M4 DTM Champion Edition
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, BMW
Go back just a few seasons, and Germany's DTM touring car series was a straight-up competition between Audi and Mercedes-Benz. But BMW rejoined the race in 2012, winning both the drivers' and constructors' titles on its first year back and celebrating with a special matte-black M3 DTM Champion Edition. Last season, it won the constructors' championship but not the drivers', and this year it did the opposite. In short, it's been an impressive comeback for the Bavarian automaker, and to celebrate this year's accomplishments, it's followed up with the new M4 DTM Champion Edition for Europe you see here.
Based on the new M4 coupe - which forms the basis for BMW's DTM challenger as well as its pace car - the Champion Edition is distinguished by its special livery: The orange grille frame, the matte black hood and trunk with multicolored stripes, the black stripes along its shoulder and rocker panel, and the blacked-out 19-inch wheels all to pay homage to champion Marco Wittmann's racecar, as does special lettering on the rear windows.
Other enhancements include black front splitter and skirts, carbon front flaps and mirror caps, rear spoiler and carbon diffuser, while autographed sill plates and carbon interior trim with the car's serial number adorn the cabin. Only 23 examples will be offered, symbolic of the number adorning the winning tin-top racer and the flank of this special edition as well.
In related news, BMW has also announced that Wittman has renewed his contract with BMW and is also set to test drive a Toro Rosso F1 car as a reward for having won the DTM championship.
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BMW celebrates with M4 DTM Champion Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Coupe, Performance, BMW
Go back just a few seasons, and Germany's DTM touring car series was a straight-up competition between Audi and Mercedes-Benz. But BMW rejoined the race in 2012, winning both the drivers' and constructors' titles on its first year back and celebrating with a special matte-black M3 DTM Champion Edition. Last season, it won the constructors' championship but not the drivers', and this year it did the opposite. In short, it's been an impressive comeback for the Bavarian automaker, and to celebrate this year's accomplishments, it's followed up with the new M4 DTM Champion Edition for Europe you see here.
Based on the new M4 coupe - which forms the basis for BMW's DTM challenger as well as its pace car - the Champion Edition is distinguished by its special livery: The orange grille frame, the matte black hood and trunk with multicolored stripes, the black stripes along its shoulder and rocker panel, and the blacked-out 19-inch wheels all to pay homage to champion Marco Wittmann's racecar, as does special lettering on the rear windows.
Other enhancements include black front splitter and skirts, carbon front flaps and mirror caps, rear spoiler and carbon diffuser, while autographed sill plates and carbon interior trim with the car's serial number adorn the cabin. Only 23 examples will be offered, symbolic of the number adorning the winning tin-top racer and the flank of this special edition as well.
In related news, BMW has also announced that Wittman has renewed his contract with BMW and is also set to test drive a Toro Rosso F1 car as a reward for having won the DTM championship.
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BMW celebrates with M4 DTM Champion Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsMaui survey tallies 1,000 feral cats in proximity to endangered birds
Researchers are concerned about the number of cats near a Maui wildlife sanctuary that's home to endangered birds.
Appeals court calls for dismissal of gay marriage suit against state
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Hawaii's marriage equality law makes a pending federal lawsuit moot, and instructed the lower court to dismiss the case.
DOE seeks $19 million to cover lunch, bus programs
The Department of Education says it needs $19 million in emergency funding from the Legislature to cover shortfalls in its school lunch and bus transportation programs, or officials warned that meal prices might go up and some bus routes could be eliminated.
Check out the trick way you access the tire valve on this BMW Alpina B6
Filed under: Performance, Technology, Videos, BMW, Design/Style
The wheels are one of the first things you notice when checking out the 2015 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe. The 20-inch aluminum alloy rollers have 21 spokes that spray out from their hubs, creating one of Alpina's signature design features. But there's also plenty of function to go along with the stylistic form of this hotted-up BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe.
By rotating the Alpina roundel and unlocking the center hub, you gain access to the tire valve and bolts, which are hidden inside. They're literally kept under lock and key, and they protect your Alpina's wheels from the elements and theft. This unique center-fill system employing a hollow spoke isn't a new setup for the favored BMW tuner, but since Autoblog had one in our offices this week, we thought we'd take the opportunity to show the unique mechanism in case you haven't seen it before. Check it out in our brief video below.
Continue reading Check out the trick way you access the tire valve on this BMW Alpina B6
Check out the trick way you access the tire valve on this BMW Alpina B6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsBiyernes, Oktubre 17, 2014
What you missed on 10.13.14
Filed under: Motorsports, Government/Legal, Crossover, BMW, Luxury
First Drive: 2015 BMW X6
The sweptback roofline with an SUV footprint has befuddled some observers and bewitched some buyers, ever since BMW added its X6 Sports Activity Coupe to the lineup. For the 2015 model year, the X6 enters a new generation of technology, luxurious insides and power, though it's hard to tell from the sheet metal. Drive along with us as we take our first steer of the bi-polar BMW, here.
Red light cameras down, speed camera use up
The last few decades have seen drivers across the globe face the realities of remote traffic policing. While both red light cameras and the speed-calculating kind are still less prevalent in some areas of the US than in Europe, their use cannot be denied. Yet, the most recent reports seem to indicate that one version of this electronic constabulary is more successful than the other, and is looking at a positive growth trend in years to come. Speeders beware.
F1 Race Recap: 2014 Russian Grand Prix
As is the case with so many tilts in the Formula One universe, the winner in this year's Russian Grand Prix was almost immediately obvious. Good thing for fans of the sport then that the second-place finisher was a tremendous surprise, and there was plenty of action in the middle of the pack. Spoiler alert: if you haven't watched the race by now, why are you reading this?
Top Stories
- Alonso won't drive under Mercedes power next season [w/poll]
- Ariel Atom gets even more insane with 3S model [w/video]
- Michael Schumacher's brain injury may be blamed on his GoPro
What you missed on 10.13.14 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Motorsports, Government/Legal, Crossover, BMW, Luxury
First Drive: 2015 BMW X6
The sweptback roofline with an SUV footprint has befuddled some observers and bewitched some buyers, ever since BMW added its X6 Sports Activity Coupe to the lineup. For the 2015 model year, the X6 enters a new generation of technology, luxurious insides and power, though it's hard to tell from the sheet metal. Drive along with us as we take our first steer of the bi-polar BMW, here.
Red light cameras down, speed camera use up
The last few decades have seen drivers across the globe face the realities of remote traffic policing. While both red light cameras and the speed-calculating kind are still less prevalent in some areas of the US than in Europe, their use cannot be denied. Yet, the most recent reports seem to indicate that one version of this electronic constabulary is more successful than the other, and is looking at a positive growth trend in years to come. Speeders beware.
F1 Race Recap: 2014 Russian Grand Prix
As is the case with so many tilts in the Formula One universe, the winner in this year's Russian Grand Prix was almost immediately obvious. Good thing for fans of the sport then that the second-place finisher was a tremendous surprise, and there was plenty of action in the middle of the pack. Spoiler alert: if you haven't watched the race by now, why are you reading this?
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2015 BMW X6
Filed under: Crossover, BMW, First Drives, Luxury
Most everyone would agree that BMW offers a range of very attractive and well-proportioned coupes, sedans, crossovers and wagons. Yet there is one member of its family that has always struck us as a bit odd: the X6.
Proudly coined "The world's first Sports Activity Coupe" by its German maker, the X6 features a wedge-shaped body with a characteristic sloping roofline that appears to squash the heads of its second-row occupants. The crossover rides high off the ground, with a pronounced gap between its chassis and oversized wheel/tire package, capped by short overhangs on both ends. Although curious to the eyes, its overall styling is masculine, and its stance aggressive.
Whether you consider the X6 to be attractive or an eyesore - opinions seem about equally divided - there is nobody at BMW questioning its business model. As of today, the automaker has sold more than 260,000 copies of its five-door crossover, which is why it has flown us to Spartanburg, SC, to sample its second-generation 2015 BMW X6.
2015 BMW X6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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