But it looks like BMW is ready to take off the wrappings and reveal more details to us during a press debut on February 11-12 that will be held in Munich. There is a video that BMW released which shows us a drawing of the new sedan – but it has only a few details. It does give us an idea as to how it will look when it is completed.

If this debut date is true then it will arrive almost a month ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. Which means that the public debut will be in Geneva and hopefully we will get an even better look at it. Until than it will be hard to give our true opinion on the car.

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Designworks USA was commissioned by Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH to create a 46 foot sport yacht. The picture that we have provided above is an example of this same boat. You can clearly see the luxury and detail that BMW puts into most of their cars – but we don’t see their logo

The design of the boat seems to get rid of the aqua dynamics of a normal speedboat to make room for comfort and people who will use it to sun bathe instead of actually taking out into the water. It has been given a very spacious deck and a large cabin. The propulsion used for it will be up to the customer and will be made at their specifications.

This is actually BMW’s second boat that they have designed. The first is the Zeydon Z60 sailing yacht.

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Obviously BMW has not finished production for the X1 there are a few details that we have been privy to. The design will be similar to the X3/X5 models and will be given big wheels with a high stance and a “twin kidney” grille with geometric taillights.

Experts feel that the all wheel xDrive will become standard with a 3.0 liter inline 6 cylinder engine. The transmission will be the BMW customary 6 speed manual and optional 6 speed automatic.

The X1 will definitely be smaller than the X3 and closer in size to the Land Rover LR2. It will also be much lighter and therefore quicker. The downside to this is that it will have less luggage and leg room.

It will have a lower price tag and will come with the standard features. This will include; traction, hill descent control, antilock brakes, anti skid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags.

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Six-speed manual transmissions connect the engine to the wheels. The sDrive35i comes optional with the seven-speed double clutch transmission. This allows it to go from 0 to 60 mph in under five seconds.

The exterior of the new Z4 has been changed slightly and features swept back headlamps and front air dam details. These help to make the model seem bigger. However, it keeps to its lean look thanks to the new ducktail – which has been produced will a less aggressive design. One of the biggest changes is the brand new power hardtop. This is a two piece aluminum rood that opens and closes in 20 seconds with just a simple push of a button.

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It will be able to store access passes for different methods of public transportation and information to help facilitate electronic payments. These are only two things that BMW will hope to bring in customers and make their lives much easier.

The best thing is that it will be able to carry the drivers personal preferences between each car. Owners will have their own fib personalized to their ConnectedDrive preferences – which would help make those options available in any BMW model and not just their own personal cars. This is the best way for people to remember their favorite radio stations and other special services when traveling.

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The automaker stated that because of the tougher environmental emission standards and the increase in manufacturing costs something had to change. It is just too expensive and no longer practical to be producing large amounts of their specially designed V8 and V10 engines that can be found in the M3, M5, and M6 models.

The X6 xDrive M will be the first M model to carry the brand new turbocharged engines. It will be produced with a 4.4 liter V8 engine that can produce 500 horsepower and 516 pound-ft of torque. Reports from BMW lead us to believe that this same engine will be placed in the F10 chassis M5 – which we will see late in 2010.

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They are now considering re-designing the range of 7-Series for 2009 and equipping them with a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8. If this is successful we might see them expanding on this. We assume that they will start to import the diesel versions of the X5 utility vehicle and 3-Series with a twin-turbo six cylinder engine.

Averaging it out, a BMW is close to 20%-25% more efficient then the gasoline brands. Because of this having a diesel engine is beneficial to consumers to help lower the cost of fuel. It also helps manufacturers to meet the new CAFÉ fuel mileage stats.

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At first authorities noticed that the area was muddy and something did not look right about it. They brought in some machinery and workers and started to dig. Reed said that, “There was trash exposed. It was six to seven (feet) down, and we had to dig another four to five feet to get it out.”

The BMW is now worthless – but at the time it was brand new and cost $60,000. Authorities said that they found it in two separate pieces. “I’ve uncovered vehicles buried before… Stolen vehicles buried before, but not one this deep,” Reed said.

Records in the car show that it was once owned by Van Lewis who lives on the ranch. According to records at the NCIB Lewis’ son filed a police report two years ago that stated that the BMW had been stolen. Obviously that report was a fake. “It was nearly eight-years-old. The insurance company paid $18,800 something for it. It’s definitely insurance fraud,” said Reed.

Insurance fraud is something that is becoming more and more common. “The percentage of insurance fraud is up there in the neighborhood of 30 percent,” said Reed. “It causes our premiums to go up every year. Everyone pays for this.” Authorities are still investigating and have not yet filed charges.

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But they did manage to figure it out or they would never have installed it in their latest generation M3. However, that doesn’t mean that many consumers will understand what it means. BMW has now issued a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the problem with the DCT is that it makes it hard for hard braking. The transmission was built to initiate a multi stage downshift when braking and this can cause the car to stall.

So now BMW is asking that the owners of the 2008 and 2009 M3 built with the DCT (which is around 2,500) bring it in for a simple software update. All they need to do is bring it into their nearest dealership and let them fix the problem free of charge. Now BMW owners can brake in peace.

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The company was founded by Australian F1 driver Jack Brabham in 1960. The company was strong and successful until 1992 when it went bust from financial liabilities. But before that happened they managed to win the F1 drivers’ title four different times and also the constructor’s crown twice. Brabham’s 1966 title is the only championship that was won by a car using its driver’s name.

After almost 16 years of quiet Brabham has returned and is beginning again by working on BMW models. The company will be offering the spruced up cars during the Essen Motor Show in Germany. This line-up will include the BT 60 based on the M5, BT 70 based on the X6, and the BT 92 based on the M3.

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