AUDI R8 GT

AUDI also has a sport car like the others. R8 is its name. This version created to beat with Porsche and Porsche 911 GT3 and Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera also with a BMW Z4.

Audi has released new images of its hardcore 560bhp GT version of the R8 supercar, which will go head to head with the Porsche 911 GT3 and Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. Just 33 of the hot R8 GTs are headed to the UK from a planned total production run of 333, a number Audi UK is already saying is not enough. Three years after the R8 explode onto the supercar scene; the GT version will match a more powerful V10 engine with a stiffer framework, revised aerodynamics and weight-saving technology. Some of the engineering ideas have been established on Audi’s R8 LMS racer, seen at last week’s Silverstone round of the FIA GT championship. The GT wasn’t originally planned to be part of the R8 line-up, but Audi has responded to customer demand for a more focused version of the mid-engined coupé along the lines of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

I think this is a real nice sport car that hard to see in Thailand because of its cost and Thailand's road is not much support a sport cars.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/audi-r8-gt-new-photos-and-pricing-released-24570.html

AUDI e-tron Spyder hybrid

Here will be a concept car for the nearly future. Many cars manufacturers have produced a Hybrid car that use an electric to drive a car and also saving fuel.

One of the real live supports at the 2010 Paris Motor Show will without doubt be the Audi e-tron Spyder, a two-seat open sports car study with plug-in hybrid drive talented of delivering 128mpg economy and 59g/km emissions from its 300PS twin-turbo V6 TDI engine and twin electric motors. The Audi e-tron Spyder’s low total weight of only around 1,450 kilograms, combined with the high-torque TDI and the two electric motors results in impressive performance. The car accelerates to 62mph in just 4.4 seconds, and top speed is electronically governed at 155mph. The e-tron Spyder can combine the powerful 650Nm torque output of its TDI engine with the 352 Nm developed by its two electric motors during acceleration in a process known as “boosting.” The intelligent distribution of power allows for optimal dynamics in every situation. The targeted application of power to the front wheels improves longitudinal dynamics while also improving lateral dynamics when cornering. This is because torque vectoring – the ‘on demand’ distribution of torque between the left and right wheels of the two axles – enables an exhilarating degree of driving precision and excellent agility.

In my opinion, I believe that on the road in the future it will has only Hybrid cars or Electric cars being drive on the road all around the world.

http://www.cartomotive.com/2010-audi-e-tron-spyder-study/

BMW Concept C

BMW's marketers saw that it will have a good sell on a big scooter market. Without any delay, BMW built a new BMW Concept C to attract people that are in cycle of big scooter.

BMW has exposed today a new scooter, called simply BMW Concept C. The company has released the full details and video of the new BMW Concept C, together with a huge photo gallery. The BMW Concept C tries to bring something new to the market of big scooters, the C in its name meaning commuter. The BMW Concept C is a premium division scooter that will have its global debut at the EICMA show in Milan. The BMW Concept C features the trademark split face with a twin-tipped front spoiler like the S 1000 RR, L shaped side view and a high rear section. The BMW Concept C showcases a close cut, speeder-style windscreen, an aluminum look and an air intake inspired by the BMW GS.

In my opinion, I think that it is a good idea to expand their target market.

http://www.carsession.com/car-news/bmw-concept-c-scooter.html

Audi A1 is ready !

Nowadays, a competition in cars market has been invested a lot. Also AUDI, this is one of luxury brand from Europe. They built a new AUDI A1 for customers who like a SUV, or multi-purpose vehicle to be compete with BMW.

The Competition Kit focuses on vary to the outside body work totaling 1,865 Euros and the inside comes second at 670 Euros of new accessories. Starting on the outside, there will be a new front spoiler, side skirts, chrome exhaust and rear extractor, while the inside skin new air outlets for the air conditioning, changes to the middle console and door handles and stamped car mats. The Competition Kit is clearly about aesthetics but not without reason – it’s inspired by the Audi Quattro model driven by Walter Röhrl. The Audi A1 S-Line package costs about 1,900 Euros added and has 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension and outside logos. Inside finishes are somewhat different including grey stitching for the seats, steering wheel, gear stick and handbrake, imperial black dash and three spoke sports steering wheel in leather. The new 1.4 TFSI will clearly be available with an either six-speed manual gearbox or the automatic DSG transmission.

I think that, this AUDI A1 is out for compete with BMW X series and it's approximately between them, but if I want to buy one of them, I will choose BMW X series, because I think it is bigger than AUDI's

http://www.audisite.com/1626/audi-a1-is-now-available/

BMW Z4 Silver Top Edition

BMW always think about how could they made a sell increasing regularly and now they have a plan to put on the market for Japanese.

BMW Japan releases an limited BMW Z4 roadster for the Japanese market. The E89 Z4 is being sold under the “Silver Top” edition name. The Z4 features a Black Sapphire paint while the folding hardtop and the side mirror caps have been painted with Titanium Silver. The interior design sports Coral Red Kansas leather seats, an ordinary feature on all the Silver Top Edition Z4s. The base model is the Z4 sDrive23i with an inline six cylinder 2.5l engine mated to a 6-speed Automatic transmission.. The powerplant produces 201 hp at 6300 RPM and 250Nm of torque coming in about 2750-3000rpm.

The limited edition model set to be released by April 2012 is priced at 5,590, 000 YEN, around $68,829.

http://jonsibal.com/blog/2010/11/bmw-z4-silver-top-edition/

BMW's recall because of some problems.

Nowadays, when most people decided to buy their own car, it has a several things that the buyer will concern about. One of those things is the engine of a car. They will concerned that, does it strong enough to durable in bad temperature? Will it work in properly way? Etc. in this following will told you about BMW recall 150,800 vehicles because of fuel pump problems.

According to the news article, they said that BMW of North-America has notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of its goal to manner a voluntary recall of some model that issued in 2007-2010. BMWs set with twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines, all of which feature BMW’s High Precision Injection direct fuel injection system. It also asked for support from the California Air Resources Board to carry out this action. Affected vehicles may experience a collapse of the high-pressure fuel pump. Symptoms consist of long crank engine starting times along with the clarification of the “Service Engine Soon” light. In positive cases, the driver may experience reduced engine performance in a Safe Mode accompanied by a tone and the clarification of the Engine Malfunction” light. Based on the individual service history of the vehicle, the action will involve substitute of the high-pressure fuel pump and/or a software update.

In my opinion, I believe that, BMW will lose a lot of trust because they recall a lot of car back to check the engine. Future customers will decrease their trust on BMW and open their mind to let the other brand to be their choices.