2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo 550i GT combines the best attributes of several vehicles into a sleek, twin-turbocharged package. BMW’s 4.4 litre V8 engine is twin turbocharged and direct-injected, giving the 550i GT 400 efficient horsepower.

(NC)—It’s like a sculpture or a gorgeously-lit room: photos don’t do it justice. The BMW 550i Gran Turismo might look curious or even strange in pictures– but standing next to it, it’s much easier to see the point.

BMW’s designers intended to redefine the classic Italian two-door ‘Gran Turismo’ in a unique new four-door interpretation. In doing so, they hope to attract a new customer that’s looking for a modern design that resides somewhere between a sedan and the endlessly-common crossover SUV.

The Gran Turismo combines the best elements of a crossover alongside those of a Coupe and Sedan. The resulting vehicle delivers a refined design, higher seating position, increased luggage capacity, and a rear tailgate that can be opened like a sedan or a hatchback.

It’s all executed in a handsome package and the underlying high-style character is closer to that of a coupe.

Of course, ‘coupe’ is the last thing that comes to mind as occupants get seated. Entry and exit require only a lateral slide– no stepping up or down. The 550i GT’s wide body enables generous space at each seat, and wood trim, gorgeous leather and soft-to-the-touch materials greet the eyes and fingertips throughout. Continue reading 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Tips to avoid being driven to distraction gives you some good ideas of how to stay safe while on the road. With texting and all the other distractions you are up against while driving you need to stay alert and pay attention.

(NAPSI)-Texting while driving has received a great deal of attention lately, and with good reason: Keeping your eyes on a tiny keyboard rather than the roadway ahead is a disaster waiting to happen. However, texting is just the latest in a long list of distractions that could have deadly consequences on America’s roadways. Continue reading Tips To Avoid Being Driven To Distraction

BMW 3 series with the letter F model is not yet distribute to world market. And now BMW already preparing to produce the other car which is claimed to have a powerful big engine complete with an aerodynamic bodywork, a re-tuned suspension, leather steering wheel, sport seats and xenon headlights just like the M series. If the latest rumor said The BMW M3 series will become next supercharger car while the Z2 as the lightest car with huge engine system, this new X3 series will classified into MotorSport Car. BMW X3 has been scheduled out in Europe for limited edition with targeted price start at $9,227 for the X3 with 150 hp gas engine and $10,047 for the X3 xDrive35d (diesel).