Facelift for the BMW M5

Alongside the launch of sedan, wagon and 5-Series GT of the M version of BMW towards summer gets a revised model. In addition to fine-tuning the design there is an optional Competition Package, new features and again extended range of "BMW Connected Drive". 

The Competition Package is designed for a specific increase in the handling qualities of the BMW M5. With him, the power of the 4.4-liter V8 increased by 11 kW to 423 kW / 575 hp. In addition, the carbon-ceramic brakes are optional newly developed. Optionally, adaptive LED headlights are now available in addition to the standard xenon headlights. They emit a very bright white light is generated by two horizontally arranged in the center of the luminous rings LED units. Standard wear redesigned taillights with striking narrowly designed and therefore contrast glowing LED light banks with the unmistakable night design.

The M leather steering wheel takes its new design optical bonds in double-spoke wheels. In addition, the volume of the storage compartment under the armrest was enlarged in the center console in the interior of the sedan. The display of the standard iDrive control system is now bordered laterally by chrome trim. Optionally available is the first time a touch controller with touch-sensitive surface on which can be, for example, enter navigation destinations for the determination of character.

The new driving assistant combines the Lane Departure Warning including Collision Warning with brake activation. His camera in the windshield registered vehicles and pedestrians and warns the driver with visual and acoustic signals of a possible collision. In critical situations, emergency braking is initiated with medium delay. Also the glare-free high beam assistant is now available for the BMW M5 on request, the Lane Change Warning system can now be used even at a speed of 20 km / hr.

The new option online entertainment opens the door to a twelve million titles comprehensive music database. BMW Individual M5 provides for the new exterior colors (Pure Metal Silver, Pyrite Brown metallic, Frozen Blue metallic matt finishes and more) and exclusive leather colors (beige cashmere and nutmeg) to select.

Market introduction of the revised 5 Series model family in July 2013.

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Skoda Octavia Combi 4 × 4 coming in July 2103

Skoda Octavia Combi 4 × 4 - Just a few weeks after the debut of Sedan and Combi Skoda brings another variant of Octavia on the market. In July.

Prices start at Euro 27 140th Skoda offers the four-wheel drive model in the Ambition and Elegance trim levels. The drive units are a two-liter TDI with an output of 110 kW / 150 hp and 132 kW / 180 bhp 1.8-liter petrol engine to choose from. While the diesel is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, the gasoline engine has a six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DGS). At a later date, the Octavia Combi 4 × 4 will be also available with a 1.6-liter TDI engine and 77 kW / 105 PS. The fuel consumption and emission values ​​of the Octavia Combi 4 × 4 could be reduced compared to the previous model by an average of 14 percent.

In normal driving conditions and at low load, the drive takes place largely on the front axle. If necessary, the rear wheels are continuously activated within fractions of a second.

In addition, the new Skoda Octavia RS in July 2013 is expected.

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Video: Experts split a Tesla Model S

Since there is observed in the recovery of injured from an electric car a lot, you have now a pilot with a Tesla Model S performed at the Fire Department in Fremont, California. Under the supervision of engineers Brock Archer and Ron Moore Firefighter disassembled the car made by Tesla are available and then have the entire procedure summarized in a video.

The core message of the approximately 37-minute strip can be stated that the converter for converting DC and AC must not be damaged. By destroying the entire car could be electrified and thus enable the rescuers electrocuted. With the help of cutting action a rescue card should also be developed for this model. The there is the ADAC also for many other models, whether gasoline or hybrid drive. But here's the video:

Source : Tesla

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