2008 BMW M1 Concept Awaiting Public Debut

This year BMW is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its supercar the BMW M1. To mark the event the new BMW M1 concept was unveiled in Europe at 2008 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. At this the classic car show the MI concept was placed alongside an original M1 as well as the 1972 Turbo Concept. The guys at "Asphalte.ch" managed to scoop the concept before its public unveiling. Hopefully tomorrow(April 27) BMW will release details about the new M1 prototype when it will be open for public viewing. Stay tuned for more but till then read a bit of history surrounding the original BMW M1 below.

The BMW M1 is a sports car that was produced by German automaker BMW in collabration with Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini from 1978 to 1981. It was the first and only mid-engined BMW. It employed a twin-cam M88/1 3.5 L 6-cylinder gasoline engine with Kugelfischer injection. The engine had six separate throttle butterflies, four valves per cylinder and produced 277 PS (273 hp/204 kW) in the street version, giving a top speed of 260 km/h (162 mph). Turbocharged racing versions were capable of producing around 850 hp.

The M1's body was designed by Giugiaro, taking inspiration from the 1972 BMW Turbo show car. Only 456 production M1s were built, making it one of BMW's rarest models. Though the car never saw a great deal of racing success, the M1 is remembered as a refined and civilized supercar in the true BMW tradition, with great handling and stellar build quality.
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Update 27April2008: Click to view BMW M1 Homage Concept Photo Gallery
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2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Spy Photos

The long-rumored GM's sports wagon codenamed internally as the GMX 206, the Cadillac CTS Wagon prototype is for the first time caught by spy photographers. It's a four-door and appears to have the same footprint as the CTS sedan. The protoype is expected to be unveiled by GM in September at this year’s Paris Auto Show.

Reports suggest that Cadillac will build only a few thousand units of the CTS station wagon at the GM's Michigan plant. The new Wagon is aimed mainly at Europe, where the market is much larger than it is in US. It is expected to come loaded with the 304-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 that powers the toplevel 2008 sedan. GM will start building the Cadillac CTS luxury wagon in the Spring of 2009 and it will act as a replacement for SRX which is going to be phased out by first half of 2009.
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2009 Mazda6 For USA Photo Picture Gallery

This photo gallery is for pictures and images of Mazda's 09 model Mazda6 sedan. More new photos will be updated as and when they become available. Eventually gallery will include new 2009 Mazda6 artist sketches, spy photos, pre-release photos, promotion pictures and production model pics.

The Mazda Atenza or Mazda 6 is a mid-size car produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda since 2002. The name Atenza is used only in Japan with the Mazda 6 moniker used everywhere else in the world. The Atenza/Mazda 6 replaced the Capella/626, and has sold over one million units worldwide since its introduction, meaning it reached the one million mark faster than any previous Mazda.

25-April-2008: US Bound 2009 Mazda6 Official Photos
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2009 Mazda6 For US Unveiled

Mazda today has released some initial details along with first official photos of the new 09 model USA spec Mazda6. According to the company, this vehicle will go on sale in America and Canada at the end of summer 2008.

Following the CX-7 and the CX-9, the 2009 North American Mazda6 is the third model that was designed and engineered specifically to meet the needs of North American customers. The all-new Mazda6 will be powered by Mazda's newly developed 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) engine and its 3.7-liter V6 engine.

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A six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode will be available for the I4 engine. The V6 will be coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode. The Mazda6 will be available only as a four-door sedan in US and in three trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, with varying levels of standard and optional equipment.

It will be produced at AutoAlliance International in Flat Rock, Michigan, a joint venture with partner Ford Motor Company, as it has been since the first Mazda6 launched in 2002.
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Bose Media System Comes With Navigation, Satellite Radio....

Premium speaker-maker Bose, has introduced its Bose Media System. The stereo incorporates music, satellite navigation, hands-free phone use, satellite radio, and voice commands. The system includes additional features like a 30 GB hard drive that can store up to 200 CDs, as well as controls that have proximity sensors that can tell you're reaching for a knob before you even complete the motion.

At the moment the new Bose Media System is only fitted in the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. But Bose is actively pursuing partnerships with other automakers as well with GM being the frontrunner. Hopefully very soon Bose Media System may appear in perhaps a Cadillac or Corvette.

New Bose Media System Simple Yet Powerful
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2009-2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo Photo & Video Gallery

This photo gallery is for pictures and images of Nissan's 2010 model Alfa Romeo MiTo hatchback. More new photos will be updated as and when they become available. Eventually gallery will include new Alfa Romeo MiTo artist sketches, spy photos, pre-release photos, promotion pictures and production model pics.

The Alfa Romeo Mi.To is a sporty three-door developed from Fiat's Grande Punto. Its styling has been influenced by that of the Alfa 8C Competizione, with similar headlights, taillights and frameless side windows. Alfa is fitting a new driver preferences system in the Mito, with selected modes for engine response, brakes, steering, suspension and transmission.

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25 April 2008 : Alfa Mito Interior Spy Photo.
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Video: Alfa Romeo Mi.To studio footage

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Alfa Romeo MiTo Hatchback Initial Details & Photos

The Alfa Romeo Mi.To is a sporty three-door developed from Fiat's Grande Punto. The £12,000 supermini was unveiled last month. Today its in news again with a spy photo of the interior of Mito. Alfa Romeo had till now only released the exterior photos of its upcoming mini which is to be officially launched in June and will then be gradually introduced from July in all the major markets. It is expected to be launched in UK as 2009 model and for US it may come as 2010 model. Prices are expected to start at £12,000 for Europe.

Measuring in at 4.06 metres long, 1.44 metres high and 1.72 metres wide, the Alfa MiTo will directly compete with BMW's Mini. The Mito sits on a generous 2510mm wheelbase and is around 30mm longer than a Grande Punto at 4.06m, but 50mm lower to give it a sporty character. It will be offered with a range of 4 engines, all Turbo (petrol and diesel), delivering between 90 hp up to 155 hp with more higher powered versions following latter on.

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Its styling has been influenced by that of the Alfa 8C Competizione, with similar headlights, taillights and frameless side windows. Alfa is fitting a new driver preferences system in the Mito, with selected modes for engine response, brakes, steering, suspension and transmission. The 'DNA' set-up will allow drivers to select 'Dynamic', 'Normal' and extra-traction 'All-Weather' modes, and it's the first such system in a car of this size.

Once in production, Alfa is likely to launch a top performance version of the Mito, likely to be badged GTA, which promises to be one of the most powerful engines in the supermini class.

Video: Alfa Romeo Mi.To studio footage

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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 V8 Photo Picture Gallery

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