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The redesigned 2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD receives more aggressive styling, but maintains its balanced combination of useful cargo capacity and reasonable fuel economy. Looking sportier than it drives, the Vibe�s steering is not as crisp as some competitors, and the suspension is basic Toyota Corolla. Our test car was equipped with the same 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine as the base Camry, which certainly has easier work in the smaller Vibe. When mated to a smooth-shifting automatic transmission, this combo delivers a solid 20+ mpg around town. Rear-seat legroom and headroom are good, making this a good family alternative to a small SUV. Howard Wilner said that the rear cargo area and the seatbacks have a hard surface that is easy to clean after hauling, but it also tends to let items slide around � a clever cargo organizer helps secure smaller items.( WILNER HOWARD news)

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HOWARD WILNER cars reviews => Subaru fans will lament the loss of Forester's quirkiness. Truckier styling and larger dimensions will make it easier for Forester to compete with the likes of Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but also erase its "truck alternative" micro-ute charms. The new-generation model also costs less than its predecessor. Those savings come largely at the expense of interior materials quality, which went from near-premium in the out-going model to budget-grade in this version. Now competing more directly with the mainstream, Forester falls a little shy in overall refinement.

Largely spurred by the oil embargo of 1973 and a burgeoning environmental movement, backyard tinkerers started to test the limits of golf-cart batteries and plastic car bodies. These entrepreneurs picked up the challenge of increasing the speed and driving range that was left off six decades earlier, and as a result, learned a lot about batteries and electric vehicle technology.

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The interior is finished with materials that are a quantum leap from the first SLK's, and a medium-sized suitcase can fit in the trunk even with the top lowered. A simple mesh wind blocker stretches across the roll hoops, and combined with heated seats, a powerful heater, and the delectable Airscarf (which blows warm air on your neck), makes top-down Interstate-speed cruising comfortable even when it's cold. In fact, even at speeds up to 120 mph, airflow is remarkably well controlled in the cabin with the top down.

Diesel. A wild card in the urgent quest for fuel efficiency is the diesel engine, quite popular in passenger cars in Europe. Americans have flirted with the diesel, but they haven't fallen in love with it.Diesels have advantages in fuel economy, extended driving range and durability. The diesel also delivers healthy levels of torque relative to its size and displacement. The problem: controlling particulate emissions, engine clatter and cost.

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Fifth generation BMW 7-series.The fifth generation of the BMW 7-series will make its North American premier at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. It will be offered in the U.S. as the 750i and 750Li, 5.5 inches longer than the base model. Europeans will get an additional model with the diesel-powered 730d.

"We're a baby's breath away from a zero-emissions vehicle in California," said William Craven, the general manager of regulatory affairs for Mercedes-Benz.Punch the pedal at a stop sign with the ML320 BlueTEC and, despite its weight of nearly two and one-half tons, it fairly leaps forward. Once moving, there's no lack of power at any time. The same engine is used in the heavier R320 and GL320 but they feel nearly as spirited.

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HOWARD WILNER eco-fuel => The legend is real. The 2009 Nissan GT-R, the car known to many as the Nissan Skyline in Japan, can run as fast as the fastest Porsche. It handles as well as the most agile Lamborghini. It does all of those things at a relative fraction of the cost of its putative betters. It is a performance car supreme.And it is frustration of the most excruciating sort.

While grueling desert rallies have typically been home to modified Pajeros, Mitsubishi revealed it will bring a custom-built Lancer, the MRX09s, to the 2009 Dakar rally. Designed for the FIA's T1 class, the Lancer MRX09 shares little (if anything) with the production car. Although Mitsubishi released only a sketch today, the MRX09 seems to resemble the outgoing Pajero Evolution more than an actual production Lancer. The two-passenger off-road vehicle has a long hood, a set-back cabin, and a cleft rear tail - styling cues also shared with the Pajero Evo. Howard Wilner( WILNER HOWARD has the stock full with cars)

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The interior is finished with materials that are a quantum leap from the first SLK's, and a medium-sized suitcase can fit in the trunk even with the top lowered. A simple mesh wind blocker stretches across the roll hoops, and combined with heated seats, a powerful heater, and the delectable Airscarf (which blows warm air on your neck), makes top-down Interstate-speed cruising comfortable even when it's cold. In fact, even at speeds up to 120 mph, airflow is remarkably well controlled in the cabin with the top down.

On paper, the 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 looks like it's everything it aspires to be, and our test numbers for the V-8, gleaned at Hyundai's R&D center in Korea, support that. The results include a 0-to-60-mph time of 5.6 seconds, a quarter-mile performance of 14.1 seconds at 103 mph, a skidpad figure of 0.86 g, and a 70-mph-to-standstill brak�ing distance of 169 feet. That puts the Gen�esis in with the lofty company it aspires to compare with. Hyundai claims the V-6 should be about a half-second slower to 60 mph. Our brief driving impression revealed well-controlled drive motions, predictable handling, and an excellent powertrain. We'll need more time behind the wheel to be sure, but all signs point toward a well-tuned chassis.Howard Wilner is not sug�gesting banishing that 5-series just yet, as the Genesis is tuned more for Lexus-like isolation than BMW-like involvement. And that, at least ideologically, is one of the few minor shortcomings of the Genesis. Lexus makes fine cars, to be sure, but the Ger�mans and Infiniti have more to offer in the fun-to-drive category.

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Fifth generation BMW 7-series.The fifth generation of the BMW 7-series will make its North American premier at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. It will be offered in the U.S. as the 750i and 750Li, 5.5 inches longer than the base model. Europeans will get an additional model with the diesel-powered 730d.

First of all, Mercedes has installed its Direct-Steer System on the SLK. The idea behind this system is that the steering ratio should be relatively slow on-center to reduce dartiness, but should quicken as you turn the wheel further. Rather than going the BMW Active Steering route, which uses a computer to control the constantly varying steering ratio, Mercedes chose the right route: the Porsche way. In place of complex actuators, pumps, and computers, the Mercedes system requires no additional parts - the rack is designed to change to a quicker ratio after a certain amount of lock.

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HOWARD WILNER 2009 luxury cars => The MiTo makes the rest of Alfa's mainstream lineup - handsome, well-admired cars all - look a bit staid. But one wonders if the MiTo is overstyled. MiTo buyers can customize their cars endlessly, choosing among ten shades of paint, fourteen finishes for the headlight and taillight surrounds (shiny or satin chrome, opaque black and titanium gray, plus the ten body shades), and five styles of sixteen-inch to eighteen-inch wheels. Two versions of red paint are available: the traditional nonmetallic Alfa Red and a lighter Giulietta red, yet another reminder of Alfa Romeo's past.

I had a 2008 for escape xlt v6 4wd and it was fantastic. Now that i have seen the 2009 Ford Escape I am truly in love and I am going to buy one this year or maybe wait for the 2010 model to come out so I can see how ford improved this automobile. Good luck ford I dont think you can make it any better without going way up on the price.

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"We're a baby's breath away from a zero-emissions vehicle in California," said William Craven, the general manager of regulatory affairs for Mercedes-Benz.Punch the pedal at a stop sign with the ML320 BlueTEC and, despite its weight of nearly two and one-half tons, it fairly leaps forward. Once moving, there's no lack of power at any time. The same engine is used in the heavier R320 and GL320 but they feel nearly as spirited.

The 2009 Subaru Forester is redesigned, receiving more SUV-like styling and an increase in size. This compact crossover SUV has standard all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. All models have a horizontally-opposed 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. It produces 170 hp in all but the turbocharged XT models, where it makes 224 hp. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on naturally aspirated Foresters. A 4-speed automatic is optional on naturally aspirated models and standard on the XT. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Other available features include automatic climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, a hill-hold assist on manual transmission models, and navigation system. This evaluation is based on preview test drives.( HOWARD WILNER hybrid cars)

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Smaller Displacement Motors. One trend is certain: Auto companies will move to smaller displacement motors.Except when charging up a hill or trying to merge onto a freeway ramp, most vehicles need only a fraction of the motor's maximum power. Smaller and lighter engines offer multiple advantages: lower friction losses and weight-savings on the surrounding body structure and suspension.

Fifth generation BMW 7-series.The fifth generation of the BMW 7-series will make its North American premier at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. It will be offered in the U.S. as the 750i and 750Li, 5.5 inches longer than the base model. Europeans will get an additional model with the diesel-powered 730d.

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WILNER HOWARD cars engines from today => Lincoln has launched a new flagship: the 2009 MKS.MKS joins the midsize MKZ sedan derived from the Mercury Milan, and the midsize MKX crossover derived from the Ford Edge in the MK-and-add-a-letter game of confusion.By Jim Mateja Ford boasts the 3.7 was engineered to deliver quicker response leaving the light or pulling out to pass, while getting 17 m.p.g. city/23 m.p.g. highway with AWD (17/24 with FWD). The V-6 is teamed with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-mode shifting.

Everything after that was a blur. I think Howard Wilner took her home. I'm not sure. All I remember is a tremendous feeling of loss, of unfulfilled potential. I drowned in a sea of frustration and disappointment.That feeling came back to me sitting in the Nissan GT-R. There was so much potential - 480 horsepower available for the asking, 430 foot-pounds of torque and an all-wheel-drive system with rear-wheel-drive bias, the way all-wheel-drive should be in a premium sports car.

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"We're a baby's breath away from a zero-emissions vehicle in California," said William Craven, the general manager of regulatory affairs for Mercedes-Benz.Punch the pedal at a stop sign with the ML320 BlueTEC and, despite its weight of nearly two and one-half tons, it fairly leaps forward. Once moving, there's no lack of power at any time. The same engine is used in the heavier R320 and GL320 but they feel nearly as spirited.

While grueling desert rallies have typically been home to modified Pajeros, Mitsubishi revealed it will bring a custom-built Lancer, the MRX09s, to the 2009 Dakar rally. Designed for the FIA's T1 class, the Lancer MRX09 shares little (if anything) with the production car. Although Mitsubishi released only a sketch today, the MRX09 seems to resemble the outgoing Pajero Evolution more than an actual production Lancer. The two-passenger off-road vehicle has a long hood, a set-back cabin, and a cleft rear tail - styling cues also shared with the Pajero Evo. Howard Wilner

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2007 Subaru Legacy Review.
These midsize cars offer sedan and wagon body styles and come with all-wheel drive and horizontally opposed 4-cyl engines. Legacy is available in 2.5i and 2.5 GT trim. The 2.5i models have 175 hp. GTs are turbocharged and have 243 hp. Manual transmission is standard. Automatic is optional, except on the sport-themed GT spec.B sedan. ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags are standard. An antiskid system is standard on GT, unavailable otherwise. The spec.B has a sport suspension and specific interior trim. Legacys have a 60/40 split folding rear seatback for '07; it replaces a center pass-through. Remote engine start is a new option for automatic-transmission versions.

Lincoln has launched a new flagship: the 2009 MKS.MKS joins the midsize MKZ sedan derived from the Mercury Milan, and the midsize MKX crossover derived from the Ford Edge in the MK-and-add-a-letter game of confusion.By Jim Mateja Ford boasts the 3.7 was engineered to deliver quicker response leaving the light or pulling out to pass, while getting 17 m.p.g. city/23 m.p.g. highway with AWD (17/24 with FWD). The V-6 is teamed with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-mode shifting.( HOWARD WILNER 2009 cars reviews)

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HOWARD WILNER 2009 Chicago Auto Show => The legend is real. The 2009 Nissan GT-R, the car known to many as the Nissan Skyline in Japan, can run as fast as the fastest Porsche. It handles as well as the most agile Lamborghini. It does all of those things at a relative fraction of the cost of its putative betters. It is a performance car supreme.And it is frustration of the most excruciating sort.

"Some of us still believe in electric drive and pure battery power," said Robert C. Stempel, the former GM chairman and chief executive who helped start the EV1 program. Forced out in the early 1990s, Stempel now runs a company that develops batteries and alternative automotive technology. Improvements in battery technology, especially with lithium ion batteries, may one day resurrect EVs by extending their driving range.

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Largely spurred by the oil embargo of 1973 and a burgeoning environmental movement, backyard tinkerers started to test the limits of golf-cart batteries and plastic car bodies. These entrepreneurs picked up the challenge of increasing the speed and driving range that was left off six decades earlier, and as a result, learned a lot about batteries and electric vehicle technology.

Hyundai Motor Co. confirms that spaghetti Westerns dominate late night television in South Korea with its Santa Fe and Tucson. No doubt the OK Corral, Wyatt Earp edition is on its way.This brings us to the Volkswagen Tiguan, pronounced Teeg-whon. This compact SUV joins VW's other big vehicle, the Touareg 2 -- another VW SUV no one can pronounce.

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Subaru fans will lament the loss of Forester's quirkiness. Truckier styling and larger dimensions will make it easier for Forester to compete with the likes of Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but also erase its "truck alternative" micro-ute charms. The new-generation model also costs less than its predecessor. Those savings come largely at the expense of interior materials quality, which went from near-premium in the out-going model to budget-grade in this version. Now competing more directly with the mainstream, Forester falls a little shy in overall refinement.

The 2009 Subaru Tribeca should see no major changes following its freshening for the 2008 model year. This midsize SUV has seating for five or seven in base and uplevel Limited models. All-wheel drive without low-range gearing team with a 6-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. The 6-cylinder displaces 3.6 liters and makes 254 hp. Maximum towing capacity is 3500 lb with available towing package, 2000 lb without. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags that cover the first two seating rows, and front side airbags. Rear-obstacle detection and a navigation system with rearview camera are available, as is remote engine start. An optional rear DVD entertainment system is exclusive to seven-passenger Limiteds. This report is based on evaluations of the 2008 Subaru Tribeca.

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HOWARD WILNER hybrid cars => For years, BMW has been refining the liquid hydrogen fueled sedans that it has placed in field trials on multiple continents, championing the use of hydrogen in conventional engines in lieu of the more popular fuel cell. These hydrogen vehicles have improved over the years, making the most of renewable hydrogen fuel in their internal combustion powerplants. Now, this automaker is putting its stamp on the hydrogen record book with adaptations of this hydrogen engine technology, fielding a land speed record car that has passed the 185 mph mark and claimed an additional eight records as well. Along the way it has achieved recognition by the Federation Internationale de lAutomobile as the fastest hydrogen car in the world.

"Some of us still believe in electric drive and pure battery power," said Robert C. Stempel, the former GM chairman and chief executive who helped start the EV1 program. Forced out in the early 1990s, Stempel now runs a company that develops batteries and alternative automotive technology. Improvements in battery technology, especially with lithium ion batteries, may one day resurrect EVs by extending their driving range.( HOWARD WILNER Fuel Economy Solutions)

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I have no idea what Tiguan means other than that it sounds like counterfeit Chinese currency. I do know that it's one of the best small SUVs on the road. Taking on the likes of the Ford Escape, Toyota Rav4 and Honda CR-V, the Tiguan is a gutsy little runabout with more style in its front bumper than most of the competition has through its rear tail lights.

"We're a baby's breath away from a zero-emissions vehicle in California," said William Craven, the general manager of regulatory affairs for Mercedes-Benz.Punch the pedal at a stop sign with the ML320 BlueTEC and, despite its weight of nearly two and one-half tons, it fairly leaps forward. Once moving, there's no lack of power at any time. The same engine is used in the heavier R320 and GL320 but they feel nearly as spirited.

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For years, BMW has been refining the liquid hydrogen fueled sedans that it has placed in field trials on multiple continents, championing the use of hydrogen in conventional engines in lieu of the more popular fuel cell. These hydrogen vehicles have improved over the years, making the most of renewable hydrogen fuel in their internal combustion powerplants. Now, this automaker is putting its stamp on the hydrogen record book with adaptations of this hydrogen engine technology, fielding a land speed record car that has passed the 185 mph mark and claimed an additional eight records as well. Along the way it has achieved recognition by the Federation Internationale de lAutomobile as the fastest hydrogen car in the world.

"We're a baby's breath away from a zero-emissions vehicle in California," said William Craven, the general manager of regulatory affairs for Mercedes-Benz.Punch the pedal at a stop sign with the ML320 BlueTEC and, despite its weight of nearly two and one-half tons, it fairly leaps forward. Once moving, there's no lack of power at any time. The same engine is used in the heavier R320 and GL320 but they feel nearly as spirited.

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WILNER HOWARD 2009 rules => Fifth generation BMW 7-series.The fifth generation of the BMW 7-series will make its North American premier at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. It will be offered in the U.S. as the 750i and 750Li, 5.5 inches longer than the base model. Europeans will get an additional model with the diesel-powered 730d.

What it is 2009 Ford Edge Sport � 2008 Chicago Auto Show: Names can set up false expectations, such as blind date Heather who arrives in all her hideousness. Another example would be the Edge crossover, which as it turned out, wasn�t so edgy in terms of look or overall character. That changes, to some degree, with the launch of the 2009 Ford Edge Sport, a version of the original with body and wheel upgrades aimed at giving the vehicle a more aggressive presence, and a few interior tweaks to give buyers the sense that they�re driving something actually unique. We�re still waiting for a truly sporty Edge, with a manual shift mode and stiffer suspension components, but the Sport at least fills a void for those seeking a bit of �tude with their non-SUV.

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Only 2009 Subaru Impreza Road RX versions of the Impreza have been made available for us to test. For better or worse, these sporty compacts have a softer, more mainstream feel to them than their edgy predecessors. They still don't quite match the refinement of the MazdaSpeed 3 or Volkswagen GTI, but WRX models are fun to drive and boast standard all-wheel drive, a feature unavailable on either of those rivals.

Like the Toyota Prius, the GMC Yukon Hybrid shuts off the gasoline engine at stoplights and then proceeds in electric-only propulsion up to about 30 mph. But this hybrid is no weenie Prius � when you need to bury the go-pedal to pass someone you get all 322 horses from the 6.0-liter V8. Plus, it can seat eight and tow 6,200 pounds. Despite displacing some 5,600 tall-in-the-saddle pounds, body motion is well controlled and predictable, even over undulating or broken surfaces. Only occasionally is there a hint that a truck chassis lives beneath. As for fuel mileage, we clocked nearly 300 miles of in-town and highway driving, averaging 21.7 miles per gallon. That�s not quite Prius territory, but then again, the teacher�s desk that glided easily into the back of the Yukon would never fit in the Toyota.Howard Wilner( WILNER HOWARD green policies, not just cars, draw shoppers)

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2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA STYLING | [7 out of 10] "the new Elantra adopts a taller, curvier look" Washington Post: "the car does not pretend to be hot, hip, sexy or wicked" Kelley Blue Book: "not necessarily an example of modern style" Edmunds: "interior quality is quite literally hit or miss" Experts at TheCarConnection.com find the 2008 Hyundai Elantra's styling somewhat generic. The 2008 Hyundai Elantra is the South Korean brand's compact sedan, slotting between the small Rio and the mid-size Sonata in the lineup. Completely redesigned last year, the current Elantra sedan is wider and longer, with more interior room than before-enough to make it a mid-size by some considerations. Of this year's model, Cars.com says, "the new Elantra adopts a taller, curvier look," noting that "it follows the look of the full-size Azera sedan-which is not the most distinctive design." Rather than generic, Washington Post considers it "unpretentious," ; .

So we partnered with Lin and Steven Austin of Orange County Rod and Custom in Placentia, California, built the truck and hoped our little Greasel would break the land speed record. The build, done over a few weeks time, took a derelict 1987 Chevrolet pickup truck, stretched the chassis, dropped in a Detroit Diesel engine, added two turbochargers and then converted the whole thing to run on peanut oil. Peanut Oil!
The end result is a truck with more than 3,000 horsepower and about 4,000 lb-ft of torque. In fact, it has so much power; they had to mount 747 airplane tires on the rig. To say it was a monumental undertaking would be an understatement. If you stopped by the shop over those few weeks, you would have noticed that Steve and Lin looked more and more exhausted as the days and weeks went on. Was it worth it? I would have to say, yes.

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HOWARD WILNER continues to feature Chrysler fuel-saving MDS technology => 2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA STYLING | [7 out of 10] "the new Elantra adopts a taller, curvier look" Washington Post: "the car does not pretend to be hot, hip, sexy or wicked" Kelley Blue Book: "not necessarily an example of modern style" Edmunds: "interior quality is quite literally hit or miss" Experts at TheCarConnection.com find the 2008 Hyundai Elantra's styling somewhat generic. The 2008 Hyundai Elantra is the South Korean brand's compact sedan, slotting between the small Rio and the mid-size Sonata in the lineup. Completely redesigned last year, the current Elantra sedan is wider and longer, with more interior room than before-enough to make it a mid-size by some considerations. Of this year's model, Cars.com says, "the new Elantra adopts a taller, curvier look," noting that "it follows the look of the full-size Azera sedan-which is not the most distinctive design." Rather than generic, Washington Post considers it "unpretentious," ; .

The redesigned 2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD receives more aggressive styling, but maintains its balanced combination of useful cargo capacity and reasonable fuel economy. Looking sportier than it drives, the Vibe�s steering is not as crisp as some competitors, and the suspension is basic Toyota Corolla. Our test car was equipped with the same 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine as the base Camry, which certainly has easier work in the smaller Vibe. When mated to a smooth-shifting automatic transmission, this combo delivers a solid 20+ mpg around town. Rear-seat legroom and headroom are good, making this a good family alternative to a small SUV. Howard Wilner said that the rear cargo area and the seatbacks have a hard surface that is easy to clean after hauling, but it also tends to let items slide around � a clever cargo organizer helps secure smaller items.

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Being loaded with creature comforts and luxury amenities, MKS also is about 600 pounds heavier than Taurus, weight you feel in the wheel when accelerating or taking corners and turns. MKS doesn't float like a boat or wander like a Town Car. Though larger than Taurus, it still slips into and out of parking spaces and garage stalls. But a bit more nimble steering would reduce the weighty feel in the wheel.

The sleek and imposing car was conceived, designed, and developed by the automakers subsidiary, BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH. Its carbon fiber exterior was designed by DesignworksUSA, the California-based strategic design consultancy owned by BMW Group. This is the same design house that worked on the BMW E1 and E2 electric car prototypes in the early 1990s.