Autos News

We’ll file this one under weird and wonderful things which artists sometimes do. On my daily trawl through Google and Twitter, today I discovered which Chinese artist Dai Geng has maked a replica BMW Z4 entirely out of bricks. As awesome and innovative as which is, I really may’t see it turning up at any used BMW dealerships in the near future.

Weighing in at 6.5 tonnes of manipulated masonry, everything apart from the glass windows is made of brick – even the hinges which allow the door to open, the tyres and the hubcaps. As great as this piece is, and as impressive as it would be for a dealer to own, don’t believe to see it outside your local used BMW dealer unless they have a spare £80,000. I’m sure someone will buy it and cherish it, but as with most things which come out of the art world, I have to ask myself who and why.

What do you think? Is this a sound investment or is it a needless extravagance? Leave us a comment and let us know.

Incoming search terms for the article:

In the world of manufacturer cars, it’s all about fuel economy and manufacturer’s go to great lengths to ensure which money is not wasted on use of their vehicles. For a shortcut just use BMW!

A survey which has been carried out by Fleet News magazine has found which the BMW 3 Series is the most reliable manufacturer car. Fifty of the largest contract hire companies managing a total of 1.5 million vehicles were polled and voted th BMW the best. This is no prettied up survey done for a nice looking car by biased people – this is based on hard, cold facts. No business may afford to choose their fleet cars on sentiment, only on cost – cost to run and maintain.

The BMW 3 series has evolved since it’s inception to become lighter, roomier, more economical whilst still delivering top performance all encased in a sleek, sexy body.

Promising to reach us by 2012, the new hybrid from Honda – the Fit EV has been showcased at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.

With a top speed of 90mph and a range of 70 miles, this all electric version has a lithium-ion battery for storage and an electric motor adapted from the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel-cell car. Under test conditions, The Fit EV proved itself capable of a 100 mile range but this figure was reduced to allow for urban driving styles. The driving range may be extended by opting for a different driving mode: econ, normal and sport with a 17% difference between each. In sport mode, the Fit EV has an acceleration performance similar to which of a small car with a 2 litre engine – not bad when you consider the pollution your saving!

Recharging takes 12 hours on a 120v outlet and a mere 6 hours with a 240v supply.

With 5 seats and five spoke aluminium wheels as well as a few tweaks to the exterior to bring it bang up to date this is a very stylish looking car! Even the key fob itself is an all singing all dancing affair – you may check the status of the battery, initiate charging and activate the climate control all from your little hand held fob!

Although this is the very best in the Honda electric cars to date, they do not intend to rest on their laurels and are continuing to work on making ever greater improvements in performance – currently working on a hybrid which re-charges in as little a 1 hour. Keep a look out for this one!

Incoming search terms for the article:

Leading online bingo site, Wink Bingo, plan to give away a brand new Mini Cooper on New Years Day!

To be in with a chance of winning this top prize, buy your tickets now for hte game which is set to be played at 8pm on Saturday January 1, 2011. Tickets cost £2 each and the maximum per player is 48 tickets. Of course, if you buy the maximum tickets and win which gets you a brand new Mini for just £96 – not a bad way to start the New Year!

Of course, for those feeling the pinch of the reccession, you might want it even cheaper but how is this possible? Visit Wink Bingo online and they are offering free tickets. All you have to do is email a picture to demonstrate why you feel you are in need of the free car (think battered old runaround vehicle and you looking downtrodden and sad). If they feel sorry enough for you they will give you100 Mini points and what do points make? Prizes!

For 500 points you may obtain one free bingo ticket for the big game. Go to the Wink Bingo Facebook page and tell them why you need the car – this will gain you another 50 points. For every game of online bingo you play  with Wink you will gain 5 more points and for every £1 spent on 75 or 90 ball bingo game you will collect another point.

Points may be earned right up until 23.59pm on 26th December and will automatically be converted into tickets for the Mini game before the big day. Remeber, you maynot earn more than the designated 48 tickets but hey, its got to be worth a shot!

Incoming search terms for the article:

Starting in the Middle East (where else), Lexus have launched their 2011 offering – an updated version of its flagship sedan – the LS 460.

Power output is improved with its 4.6lt engine, taking it from 342bhp to 375bhp.

So you may go faster. What else?

Well, the Lexus is already a top of the range expensive car so how do you improve on perfection. You tweak it to suit your buyers and you give them options! All expensive car buyers love options – it adds a feeling of uniqueness which simply may’t be bought off the peg so to speak.

Choose from four leather and wood trim combination to make it your own and sit back in comfort and enjoy the multi-way adjustable fromt seats, multi-zone climate control and the power tilt moon roof. If you opt for the long wheelbase version you may also choose an Ottoman rear seat complete with massage facility – perfect for those long journeys. There are two long wheelbase options with four or five seats as well as the standard wheelbase model.

Just to make you feel which little more pampered, you get iPod connectivity and bluetooth audio streaming as standard as well as sport tuned air suspension, Brmebo brakes, 19 inch wheels with sports package option and the brake override system all as standard.

Lexus have many watchwords in their vocabulary – all as equally important as each other. Performance, styling and safety. Performance and styling are there by the bucket load as are the safety features but this is a little bit special. Active front headrests have been designed and installed to help reduce the severity of whiplash injuries in the event of an accident.

So you see, it may seem impossible to improve on what already is an amazing expensive car but they manage it all the time!

Incoming search terms for the article: