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All the BMW E and F codenames explained | Automotive & Motoring News | Car Magazine Online
Two years ago, we published a list of BMW codenames for the anoraks out there. And with the launch of the new 1-series, what better excuse to update Munich's future model plans? We've researched all the different BMW E and F codenames we know about and explained them all in our handy list below.
Aston Martin's 470bhp V12-engined four-seat Rapide is tested back-to-back with its closest supersaloon rivals from Maserati, Bentley and Porsche on an epic 1200-mile drive. Huge gallery, too
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Carmakers are responding to high oil prices and strict fuel-economy standards by replacing large gasoline engines with smaller, more-efficient ones. And frequently, they are using turbochargers to make the switch without sacrificing power. The problems with turbochargers have typically been high cost, mechanical complexity, and a delay in power delivery called “turbo lag.” Using two turbochargers reduces turbo lag but further increases complexity and cost. Twin-scroll turbochargers solve all of these problems. Long found only in pricey sports cars, twin-scroll turbos, which mimic the effect of a pair of turbochargers, are now appearing in less-exotic cars, such as the 2012 BMW 3-series.
Like millions of others, I watched Sunday’s Top Gear feature on Rallycross and thought, “I’ll have a bit of that.” S2B2 has always championed any motorsport that’s accessible to cash-strapped petrolheads – having already run several MSFTP features on Rental Car Adventures, Road Rallying, Trialling, Banger Rallies and the like. Could this be our next [...]
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A preview of the exciting range of metal to be seen on Drivers Republic . Sliding is fun, but there will also be plenty of insightful features and ...
Yes, Infiniti has indeed made a habit of teasing the masses with exotic and eco-friendly concepts at some of the world's largest auto shows over the past few years, notably with the Emerg-E and Essence Concepts. But, unlike those rolling showcases, the automaker claims its latest reveal, known rather cryptically as the LE Concept, will hit dealerships within the next two years in nearly unchanged form. According to Infiniti, the LE Concept boasts a 24kWh lithium-ion battery made up of 192 cells, positioned under the passenger compartment floor. For those keeping track, this sounds like the same battery used in the Nissan Leaf . The 100kw electric motor, however, is upsized for this application.
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By Jay Nagley , Mar 30, 2012 Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week he is advising on managed motorways. "Managed... Renault has said that in 2013 it will introduce a Twizy that a 16-year-old will be able to drive without a full driving licence.
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