X6 on Steroids

After months of spy photos , videos and speculation the time has finally come for the reveal of the new BMW X6 M whic marks a new turn in the M genes for BMW.

This will be the first M vehicle to come from BMW in the SAV department and New York will be the place where suspecting enthusiasts , future buyers , or those just interested in seeing the beast in person will get a chance to drool in person at the vehicle. Looks wise expect M aerodynamics, more aggressive wheels, and signature quad tail exhaust pipes.

Performance numbers will be nothing short of outstanding via a modified version of BMW's twin-turbocharged version of BMW's 4.4L V-8. This engine should be good for 500 horsepower- mind you, this is sport activity vehicle. The X6 is known for great handling and with the M engine and suspension this should be one of , if not the fastest BMW SAV 's to date. A rocketship on wheels with comfortable seating for four adults. Other standard features include standard all wheel drive.

Competitors for the BMW X6 M include the top of the line Mercedes-Benz ML AMG vehicle and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

Also look for the new BMW Z4 Roadster and the new BMW 7 Series at the show this year.

Car of the Week # 3

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Silver Benz: Car Of the Week #2

The streets of New Kingston are great for spotting Euro-cars. We began with a Bimmer, and now follow withthis convertible Benz, snapped outside the Sagicor (formerly LOJ) Centre on Knutsford.

Porsche Shakes Up The Cayenne even further

the Cayenne S Hybrid, which will be introduced in North America next year. It will combine a supercharged three-liter V-6 engine (333 horsepower/324 pound-feet of torque) with an electric motor (52 horsepower/221 pound-feet of torque) placed between the engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission.

Porsche says the Cayenne S Hybrid can vault from a stop to 60 miles an hour in about 6.5 seconds and be able to coast for up to 1.2 miles at 86 mph using only the electric motor. It expects the hybrid powerplant to get slightly better fuel mileage than the diesel engine.

Among the quarter million sport-utility vehicles sold since 2002, more than 85,000 Cayennes have been delivered to U.S. and Canadian customers since their introduction. In addition to North America, Porsche considers China, Russia, Latin America and the Middle East to be important future markets.

The Porsche SUV lineup in North America has grown to five models - Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo and Cayenne Turbo S. All powered by gasoline engines, they range in power from a 290-horsepower V-6 to a 550-horsepower turbocharged V-8.

Porsche has no current plans to sell a diesel Cayenne in the United States, but says it will consider it if there is sufficient consumer interest.

When Cayenne No. 1 was built in 2002, some Porsche purists rolled their eyes in dismay and a few probably still harbor lingering doubts about the very idea of a Porsche SUV, particularly one with some Volkswagen DNA embedded in its Porsche genes.

But Porsche has shown the hand wringers to be shortsighted. The Cayenne has been well received from the start and profits have allowed the company to expand, upgrade and improve its model lineup

Car of the Week - A test

Just to inaugurate a new feature, here's a test shot of a BMW530i, shot i nthe parking lot of the RKA Building in New Kingston

Send in your shots for consideration. All German makes (any model year and type)eligible.

Mark the date: Bimmamania

In the tradition of Bimmerfest (US.UK) and the Concorso d' Italia, look out this September for Bimmamania: the Ultimate Jam. check back for more details.