| 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show |
| A big sedan for 2027 | Dec 6, 2006 |
| Suzuki Xbox 360 | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Redline, the one and only goal | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Ford | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Chrysler | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Purebred Italians | Dec 4, 2006 |
| Honda StepBus and Remix | Dec 4, 2006 |
| Acura | Dec 1, 2006 |
| Saturn | Dec 1, 2006 |
| Audi | Dec 1, 2006 |
| General Motors | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Nissan surprises us with the Altima Coupe! | Nov 30, 2006 |
| LA Auto Show: 100 years | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Tiger Woods unveils the new 2008 Buick Enclave | Nov 29, 2006 |
Los Angeles, California
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| 2007 BMW X5 (Photo: BMW) |
Looking to catch up with the competition, BMW unveiled its 7-passenger midsize SUV at the LA Auto Show. The X5 is truly a "sport utility" vehicle, one capable of besting several sports cars. This time, on top of a power increase, the automaker added a third-row split-folding bench. Let's be serious: these seats are only good to be used by small children during short trips. An all-new six-cylinder engine is now available, producing 265 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. Despite the additional power, the X5's fuel economy will reportedly be improved thanks to a new six-speed automatic gearbox and a 30-kilo weight reduction. Meanwhile, the 4.8L V8 has been reworked to improve its efficiency.
Hydrogen-powered 7-Series |
| BMW 7-Series Hydrogen (Photo: BMW) |
Some of BMW's North American customers will get the opportunity to test hydrogen-powered 7-Series sedans. These cars are already found on European roads. However, don't expect anything more than this eco-oriented initiative. Infrastructures for hydrogen distribution are still far from reality, even if more and more automakers, such as BMW and Honda, are considering the hydrogen technology. What you should expect, though, is seeing diesel-powered BMW cars beginning in 2008.
