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Auto News: The new BMW 5 Series Sedan arrives in Singapore

Monday, May 24th, 2010

BMW car and motorcycles’ official distributor, Performance Motors Limited (PML) in Singapore, is proud to launch the new BMW 5 series Sedan.

The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is the epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper midrange segment. With the sporting and elegant looks, Performance Motors Limited will be offering the BMW 523i, BMW 523i Highline and BMW 535i.

With the longest wheelbase in the segment, a long and sleek engine compartment lid, short overhangs front and rear and a coupe -like, graceful roofline, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan stands out from the competition. Overall, the aesthetic looks of the car are clearly determined by perfectly balanced proportions.

Within the interior, modern function and a superior ambience come together in perfect harmony, unmistakable style and clear orientation to the driver in the cockpit guaranteeing a truly unique driving and traveling experience.

BMW’s typical design feature found at the front with its BMW kidney grille inclined slightly forward and on the strikingly chiselled engine compartment lid, in the stylish and elegant side view of the car, and on the muscular rear end.

The car’s sportiness and its highly standardized motoring comfort are being ensured by the most advanced drivetrain and suspension technologies. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is available with Adaptive Drive encompassing Dynamic Damper Control and Dynamic Drive stability control, as well as BMW’s Integral Active Steering as optional equipment.

BMW EfficientDynamics technologies are naturally featured as standard in appropriate combinations on each model, with features such as Brake Energy Regeneration and on-demand operation of ancillary units including a detachable a/c compressor. Intelligent lightweight construction, finally, is ensured by features such as the doors, engine compartment lid, front side panels and suspension components made of aluminium.

For the first time in the context of BMW Connected Drive, the driver assistance systems are offered, which include a Park Assist, Surround View, collision warning with application of the brakes in conjunction with Active Cruise Control plus Stop & Go. And another features which are also available includes Lane Departure Warning, a Head-Up Display, BMW Night Vision with detection of individual persons and a back-up camera.

Beginning May 22, 2010, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan will be available at all BMW showrooms.

Auto Launch: Jaguar to launch hybrid car by 2013

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Jaguar is ready to launch its first ever hybrid car by 2013 or 2014, which would most likely be the XJ and feature a 3.0-litre V6 diesel.

It is being reported that the Jaguar hybrid will utilize a 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine mated to an electric motor that produces 47bhp, and power will be transmitted through an eight-speed transmission developed by ZF.

The first Jaguar hybrid model is being expected to be the XJ luxury saloon, but according to Jaguar-Land Rover’s chief hybrid engineer Peter Richings, the hybrid powertrain and transmission can be fitted to any Jaguar model with a longitudinal layout, which includes all existing Jaguars with the exception of the X-Type.

Jaguar is also taking it into consideration that the developing range-extending hybrid, which uses an electric motor, a lithium-ion battery pack, and a small petrol or diesel engine generator, much like the system used in the Chevrolet Volt. When the batteries are depleted, the engine would turn on to recharge them and simultaneously provide power to the electric motor.