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BMW will show their new concept SUV at this year Paris Motor Show. BMW calls this car X1 Concept. They will show it tomorrow at the opening day of the Paris motor show. The small 4×4 is official concept car but the car will look 99 percent like this photoshopped car and will arrive in autumn 2009. His competitor will be Audi Q3 maybe after 2 years.

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Ceravision Ltd, the company behind the ultra energy-efficient Ecolumination lighting range, recently partnered with leading motor racing team, West Surrey Racing, to demonstrate its automotive lighting system. A set of headlights was fitted to a BMW race car and tested at Silverstone, the home of the British F1 Grand Prix.

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BMW is one of the companies as been tickling the fancy of Boxer fans with the development of its ultra-posh HP2 lineup. We’ve already tested the off-road chops of the 2006 HP2 Enduro and seen first-hand the potential of last year’s HP2 Megamoto when stunt rider Chris Pfeiffer performed on the Boxer during the 2007 Motorrad Days. Well, the German manufacturer is at it again, releasing the latest in its Boxer-powered HP2 lineup - the HP2 Sport.

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BMW will introduce the next generation Z4 in early 2009. They are many spy photos of BMW Z4 prototype showing that the new Z4 will have similar shapes as the current Z4. Short rear overhangs and a long hood characterized the test-mule but it also featured a new folding roof and was slightly larger than the current model. This is in-line with BMW’s plans to reposition the next Z4 into a higher price point as it makes way for the introduction of a smaller entry-level Z car. As reported yesterday, production of the new Z4 will be handled by BMW’s Regensburg plant in Germany. The move will enable BMW to produce volume sellers, such as its SUV models, in the US and take advantage of the favourable exchange rate. At the same time, low volume premium models like the new Z4 will be manufactured at plants in Germany. A couple of years after the Z4 is launched in ‘09, BMW will add the potent M version of the car. This new model is in line to receive the new high-rev 4.0L V8 engine that debuts in the new M3. Other engines for the new Z4 range will include the 300hp twin-turbo six, as well as the smaller 2.5L naturally aspirated petrol six. This artist’s rendition of the car gives us a good indication as to what the final styling may look. BMW is expected to introduce styling derived from the CS Concept across much of the range and this should also be visible on the Z4.

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ABF got their hands on a new toy, Mini Cooper S, and managed to turn it into a real beast that outputs nothing less than 650 hp. I still wonder where they packed all these horses because that’s a really small car that only weighs 795 kg and they installed a large turbocompressor and an intercooler that boosted power from the standard 172 hp. Could that be the world’s fastest Mini ever? Sure is and I certainly love it. When it comes to drag racers, most enthusiasts don’t think front-wheel drive, and even if they do, they certainly don’t think Mini Cooper S. But the tuners at ABF Performance didn’t let that stop them from taking the car to some truly extreme performance levels. With a 10.48 second quarter-mile time, the ABF Mini Cooper S is officially the fastest Mini in the world. It does it with little more than an extreme diet, slick tires and a massive turbocharger and intercooler kit. Rated at 650hp (486kW) and running trap speeds of 135.16mph (216km/h) in the quarter-mile with its 10.48 ET, the car weighs in at just 1,750lb (795kg) and puts on a killer show, as the video below demonstrates. Peek under the hood and prepare to be disturbed by the incongruity of a monstrous turbocharger and intercooler in such a tiny engine bay. Fitting the equipment into the space available is almost as impressive as the power output, which nearly quadruples the car’s base 172hp (128kW). Speaking with MotorAuthority, Broadus Anderson of ABF Performance also revealed that more will be in the works from the company, including road race cars and some goodies for the SEMA show this November intended for streetable Minis. The road race cars will be available in turn-key format and for a Club Racing series throughout the U.S., so Mini performance fans, keep your eyes peeled for more from ABF. Woodcliff Lake, NJ - August 15, 2008… After multiple rounds of testing and nail biting qualifying runs for PINKS ALL OUT at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ, July 25th - 26th, the 650-horsepower MINI Cooper S drag racer, custom built by ABF Performance, emerged a crowd favorite and newly appointed giant killer. Piloted by Vincent Tennessee Kung, MINI USA’s Product Manager, the little “MINI That Could” took down car after car with multiple 10-second passes and trap speeds exceeding 135mph. Officially the “World’s Quickest and Fastest MINI“, this Cooper S Hardtop has clocked a record-setting 10.48 elapsed time at 135.16 MPH, but not before sending home a Big-Block-equipped Camaro with a blistering start from PINKS ALL OUT host Rich Christensen’s “Arm Drop.” This incredible performance resulted from the collaboration between ABF Performance, MINI USA and MINI Financial Services. With its custom carbon-fiber bodywork and distinctive “Get Your Hands on a MINI” graphics (which shows two hands trying to grab the 1,750-pound race car) there is certainly no mistaking this MINI for any other car on the racetrack. Getting the miracle MINI into 9-second zone is just a few suspension tweaks away. But the fun doesn’t stop at 1,320 feet out. Thanks to the massive R&D that went into building this car, ABF Performance will continue to build on its extensive portfolio of performance parts for street-bound and race-only MINIs. In addition, ABF Performance will keep on designing and building a range of turnkey race cars available for purchase by motorsports enthusiasts. Also, ABF Performance will support a number of Club Racing series at racetracks throughout the U.S., calculated to demonstrate the racing capabilities of the MINI platform, while strengthening the community of MINI enthusiasts and giving them an opportunity to sharpen their driving skills. Vincent Tennessee Kung, MINI Product Manager, stated, “The collaborative effort between MINI USA and ABF Performance has resulted in record-making power and speed. As the new generation of MINIs makes its way into the hands of racers, we look forward to seeing what the aftermarket can accomplish both on the dragstrip and on the road course.” Hubie Fuh, Executive Vice President of ABF PERFORMANCE, INC. added, “The new second-generation MINI platform represents a solid and flexible platform for the construction of extreme high-performance automobiles. We look forward to developing the new platform through our signature racing programs and competing at a variety of racing venues, including Drag, Drift, and Road Racing events over the coming years. We also look forward to making the MINI brand one of the most respected in all of motorsports. The combination of MINI’s fundamental engineering and our performance enhancements will help MINI USA and ABF Performance achieves this goal easily.” The MINI drag racer, a 2002 MINI Cooper S, has been extensively engineered and tuned by ABF Performance and performed flawlessly over one week of grueling competition in tough heat and humidity. The only hiccup for the team was the factory axles, which snapped like toothpicks under Kung’s driving demands and repeated requests of “more power.” Running 38 psig of turbo boost and making 9000 rpm shifts didn’t help matters much either. The MINI Cooper S Drag racer speeds on to other appearances and races this fall, including: • October 18-19: Battle of the Imports (BOTI), California Speedway, Fontana, CA • November 4 – 7: Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA), Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV (display only) For more information about the ABF MINI, MINI USA, and MINI Financial Services, please visit: www.Miniusa.com ABF Performance, Inc. is the recently-announced joining of forces by the two most respected aftermarket performance suppliers for the MINI automobile, with its base of operations located in Los Angeles, CA. ABF Performance is the official parts, development, technical support, and motorsports affiliate of MINI USA, a division of BMW North America. In this capacity, the company sells original and after-market parts and services to BMW and MINI owners and racing enthusiasts throughout the U.S. For more information about ABF Performance

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