The BMW M135i Concept consistently utilises the dynamic potential of the new BMW 1-Series for the concept of the first BMW M Performance automobile featuring a straight six-cylinder petrol engine. The body design of the BMW M135i Concept assigns the youthful and sporty looks of the new BMW 1-Series to a three-door compact model, complementing it with the distinctive athleticism so typical of a BMW M Performance automobile.
BMW M Performance automobiles offer an ideal symbiosis of outstanding performance and everyday suitability. As a result, BMW M Performance automobiles have noticeably increased agility, precisely controllable handling characteristics and an emotional design. The BMW M135i Concept's exterior mirror caps in Ferric Grey and side window surrounds in BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line are a further feature of BMW M Performance automobiles.
The wide doors are a further characteristic feature of the BMW M135i Concept's body design. Thanks to a distinctively sports-oriented appearance, the BMW M135i Concept offers attractive prospects for the further development of the BMW 1-Series model range. The pre-series concept car BMW M135i Concept offers a fascinating outlook on a corresponding offer in the premium compact segment.
There had been widespread rumors that the M Performance Automobiles brand, which launched with the Europe-only, tri-turbo M550d xDrive, would remain an exclusively diesel and all-wheel-drive brand.
The arrival of the Concept M135i confirms BMW's intention to flesh out its "straddle" sub-brand, created to cross the gap between the standard BMW range and the powerhouse M models, throughout its full model range.
BMW has revealed a hot turbocharged six-cylinder Concept M135i model that also showcases the 1 Series three-door bodystyle for the first time.
The new BMW Concept M135i will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2012 as a concept but expect the three-door bodystyle to go on sale later in the year - with the new BMW M Performance M135i model possibly acting as a high performance halo for the range.
BMW says the M Performance hallmarks are 'notably increased agility, precisely controllable handling characteristics and an emotional design'.
BMW will also fit bespoke suspension and an M Sports braking system (note the blue brake calipers), and M-style 18-inch wheels.
It is obviously significant for the BMW 1 Series range, because it reveals the three-door bodystyle for the first time.
Land Rover was the first car manufacturer to produce a coupe SUV. Later, Nissan created the Murano Convertible, the first convertible SUV. Land Rover decided to also give it a shot in the Convertible business by revealing a new concept – the Land Rover Evoque Convertible.
Land Rover’s plans for its Range Rover Evoque are far from finished, with the automaker announcing an Evoque convertible concept that will be revealed at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
Land Rover notes the convertible concept was developed with the manufacturer’s offroading DNA at heart, and has been equipped with Land Rover’s Terrain Response system and a rollover protection system.
Reading University student Simon Truscott snapped the Range Rover Evoque Cabriolet in a London alley, apparently catching it in the midst of a photo/video shoot. You'll find a press release with Range Rover's official statement after the jump.
Land Rover will unveil a Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Evoque Convertible Concept vehicle will explore the potential for the world's first premium convertible SUV.
This bold concept builds on the global success of the Evoque and continues Land Rover's tradition for creating and leading new market segments. The concept has been developed by Land Rover Design Director, Gerry McGovern and his team.
The soft-top convertible concept is based on the Range Rover Evoque Coupe. The Evoque Convertible Concept features unique 21-inch Titan silver wheels and is finished in a new metallic Causeway Grey paint. The Evoque Convertible Concept will be revealed at Geneva as a design and engineering study.
Fiat presented the first official images of the Fiat 500L, the new model which will have its world preview at the 2012 International Geneva Motor Show.
Now there's a new handful of photos of the maxi-mini 500L to sate your curiousity until the 2012 Geneva Motor Show rolls around in early March.
The Fiat 500L will be introduced to Europe in the last quarter of 2012, with an engine range which will initially comprise two petrol engines (TwinAir and 1.4-litre) and a turbodiesel engine (1.3 MultiJet II) and the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology from Fiat Group Automobiles.
t's now confirmed: Fiat is following in the footsteps of MINI and delving into its past to bring back a famous nameplate for its upcoming Fiat 500 wagon.
Due to be launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March, the new, larger 500 model will be called the 500L - the "L" standing for "Large".
MINI'sAt 13.6 feet long, 5.8 feet wide and 5.4 feet tall it's larger than the regular 500. Fiat's twin-cylinder TwinAir will feature, joined by a 1.4 gasoline model and a 1.3 MultiJet turbodiesel.
