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Auto Release: Luxgen7 SUV from Taiwan released

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Luxgen, Taiwan’s first carmaker, has revealed its latest offering: the luxgen7 SUV, which could be earmarked for export markets.

The Luxgen7 is a five-seater sports utility vehicle, which measures 4800mm long, 1930mm wide and 1760mm tall. It is powered by a 2.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 175bhp, and comes with a 10-mode 5-speed automatic transmission with manual override, as well as an intelligent 3-mode all-wheel-drive system.

With a couple of innovative features, the Luxgen7 SUV arrives: it includes a power tailgate system that can be configured to open partially in order to avoid hitting against objects in confined spaces. Another invention is the anti-theft seats, which work by sliding itself forward and leaning against the steering wheel to deny unauthorized access of the vehicle, and is activated by pressing a button on the anti-theft seat for three seconds before locking the doors with the remote control.

For the Luxgen7, the Safety equipment includes dual front SRS airbags, ABS, Braking Assistance System (BAS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system, while dual side protection airbags, dual side curtain airbags, Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control System are available as options.

Meanwhile, among the luxury items on the Luxgen7 includes the items such as premium leather seats with supporting head restraints that also come with heating, ventilation, electronic massage and lumbar support adjustment functions. There is also a Clarion audio system with JBL speakers, as well as an onboard computer system called the Think, which offers video and audio entertainment, telecommunication, GPS navigation, personal safety, owner exclusive and system settings functions.

It’s being complemented with four advanced visual assistance systems including Eagle View+, which is a 360 degree surveillance system, Side View+ Blind Spot Monitoring System, LDWS+ Lane Departure Warning System and Night vision+, a high sensitivity night vision enhancement system.

Auto News: BMW prepares Megacity EV sports car

Monday, June 7th, 2010

BMW is busy working with a Megacity electric four seater, which will go on sale in 2013. Ian Robertson, BMW’s sales and marketing boss, said in an interview with AutoCar that the car will be available in more variants, including a sports car version. This could be inspired by the Vision ED sports car concept that unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but a duplication of it, according to Robertson.

The engine from the Vision Efficient Dynamic will be used if not the version of it is used. The Vision ED sportscar is powered by a three-cylinder turbodiesel engine combined with two electric motors, producing 356 hp and a peak torque of 590 lb-ft. It hits a top speed of 155mph and makes the 0-60mph sprint in 4.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is reduced to 75.1 mpg imp, while CO2 emissions are just 99 grams/km.

Stopping the airing rumors, Ian confirmed that the new model will wear the BMW badge and won’t be sold out under a separate brand; saying wants to have a strong sub-brand like M.

Main focus with the future Megacity model will be weight saving and to do that BMW will build it principally from carbon fiber. Using carbon fiber will allow for about a 30% reduction in weight from that of an aluminum car. However, if you were hoping for an inexpensive model, you can pretty much forget about it.