When the M5 was released as a 2006 M.Y. in 2005, the E60 was an instant outrageous automotive creation with a V10 5.0L that gives out 507 horsepower. The journalists of the automotive world took out their superlatives in praise of the M5’s acceleration, handling, and braking. Right now, we are pretty sure they have their thesaurus again to look for words in honor of this BMW royalty saying goodbye to everyone.

But instead of lamenting because of the passing o the E60, BMW wants everyone to celebrate as they give hints of the upcoming 2011 M5. Spy shots of this BMW have been circulating around the web for quite a while now and everyone drools for its V8 4.4L with an output of 560 horsepower and an excellent torque of 530 lb-ft. The numbers of the new BMW is better than the E60.

The new M5 does not really dictate that people will not miss the E60 and we are pretty sure that the old M5 will be more affordable when you check out the market for used cars.

We browsed the web for some interesting reviews and features of the M5. We found some made by the people from Top Gear and Fifth Gear. Check them out below.

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While 96% of Americans still don’t own alternative energy vehicles, 76% have tried driving one, and 78% of the participants believe that these vehicles are here to stay. This is a pretty impressive number for a technology that can turn lifestyles around completely. Apparently, less than 30% of the American population is unwilling to let go of their fuel-run cars.

To boot, 23% of respondents believe that hybrid or alternative vehicles will contribute more than half of automotive sales in the next ten years. This is more optimism than expected from most Americans, and it gives us more confidence that it’s possible for Japan to make half of its vehicles alternative-fuel-dependent.

Recently, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) dished out goals and policies for the production of hybrid vehicles in Japan. For most economy experts, the numbers sounded ridiculous. However, METI believed that it was necessary to make these policies to realize Japan’s environmentally-centered goals.

Things are certainly looking up for car manufacturers out there, trying to make cars “greener”. While there are still skeptics attempting to topple the cause, these surveys just show how much faith even Americans have on alternative energy vehicles.

The car is a product of the collaboration between Nissan, NISMO, Sumo Power GT, and Swiss Racing. The GT-R GT1 is stripped down as focused as it could be. The details about the car are limited but it will join the battle for supremacy in 10 GT1 races kicking off in Abu Dhabi.

The previous Nissan race car used a V-8 VK56DE racing powerplant that has a displacement of 5.6L and is capable of giving out 600 horsepower and has a torque of 480 pound feet. The racing engine is coupled with a 6-speed Ricardo sequential transmission with a triple plate clutch.

We don’t know the numbers for the new car but you can expect a similar setup to its predecessor with some upgrades to cut weight. It will involve more carbon fiber panels, polycarbonate windows, and carbon ceramic brake discs.

Sumo Power GT will be fielding the two Nissan GT-R with Michael Krumm and Peter Dumbreck behind the wheels. Swiss Racing will be bringing the other two cars to the race track. Nissan is also planning using the 2011 Nissan GT-R next year!

Michael Manley, Jeep CEO, explains that they have completed the development work and they are not studying how the new Cherokee should be priced and package.

The 2011 Grand Cherokee will be the first major launch of the brand under the helm of the Fiat Group and its top executive Sergio Marchionne. The different brands of Chrysler have been hungry for new releases in recent years because of the company’s poor performance and resulting financial struggle.

Looking at the design lines of the Jeep Grand Cherokee displayed at last year’s auto show in New York, it seems it will be able to boos the numbers for the brand and reverse its fortune of a 31% drop in sales back in 2009.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee will sport a HEMI V-8 or Pentastar V-6 engine. The HEMI V8 engine which has an output of 360 horsepower and a torque of 390 pound feet will be the top choice for the range. The Pentastar V-6 will run with 280 horsepower and a 260 lb-ft of torque. There will also be a more efficient diesel variant of this luxury car for the V-6 but this will not be sold in the United States.

The transformation isn’t pure Mansory effort since they were able to purchase the Rinspeed arm of Porsche. They purchased the tuning firm last November. But it is so obvious that all the creative juices applied on the Chopster is from Mansory.

The facelifting Mansory to the Porsche Cayenne made it wider by 80 mm. They also injected some upgrades to boost the SUV’s performance which included a seemingly overkill on the braking power of the vehicle. The tuning team installed 375 mm in the rear while doing 420 mm rotors on the front which looked normal brakes inside the 23×11 wheels.

The top speed of the Chopster is pegged at 188mph. The vehicle sources all of its energy from the V8 under the hood that outputs 710 horsepower with a torque of about 665 pound-feet.

Imagine what they have done to the interiors. You will get a DVD player, a refrigerator, monitor screens, and a laptop. It is Mansory after all so you can get whatever you imagine.

The first generation Chopster was first seen during the auto show in Geneva last March. If you’re looking for a souped up Porsche Cayenne for daily usage though – I suggest the Porsche Cayenne GTS Special Design Edition!

The car maker plans to reach more people as they plan to build on bigger metros and markets which are new to the brand. According to an insider, Mini is planning to increase their sales in double percentage digits compared to the 54,077 units sold in 2008. To achieve their goal, the aggressive expansion is really a necessity.

What Mini aims for is not really indicative of the current demand of their North American market but it is the vision of the company to push their sales up. This entails also improving the demand for their cars by 2011.

It is really quite a risk to take since the economy is set to slowly recover in a matter of years. Growth will come not in months but in years if all improvement factors fall into place. With new models to be released, Mini might just get what they foresee.

The car maker will be offering new models like the new Mini coupe, roadster, and a crossover. The roadster and coupe is said to debut in the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show. For more Mini News, keep your eyes peeled on the Mini Car Blog.

The car maker had their second best figures for an August this year. Their figures rose by as much as 26% and it has been their best since the first half of 2008. The August 2009 sales report details 8,057 units sold compared to 6,406 that rolled off dealerships back in August of 2008.

Things could even get better as they introduce new members of their fleet. Before the closing of 2009, the supercar R8 V-10 will zoom on the streets. Joining the release will be the S4 Sedan and the S5 convertible.

Audi packs more excitement for 2010 as they will be unveiling the new leader of the pack to replace the current A8 sedan. There will also be the new A6 and the 4-door coupe variant of the A7.

The 2011 A8 is confirmed to grace the motor show in Detroit by next year. The aluminum sedan will spell the new language of styling of Audi. The performance is of course expected to be great with an all wheel drive configuration coupled with a dual clutch gearbox. There will be a V8, turbocharged V6, diesel, and a hybrid V8 to choose from.

Audi will also be producing the A7 concept. This car will share the aluminum structure of the A8 and might also get the same DNA for its engine. The S7 version will have a V10 in its engine bay from Lamborghini.

The last in the 2010 roll off will be an A6. There have only been a few details surfacing about the A6 but it might also be inspired by the bigger A7 or A8. A wide range of engines from 4, 6, to 8 cylinders will be available.

Today, there are humors that Ford is planning to develop a three-door coupe version of Kuga. However, many contest that a Kuga coupe may not be as functional during these times.

The first Ford Kuga was labeled as a sports-activity vehicle. Doing a coupe version would take off the rear doors to make it more sleek. However, removing the rear doors would take out a lot of its utility feature, therefore decreasing its market and value.

If Kuga Coupe goes to production, it would carry the similar features and powertrain of the original Kuga. According to AutoExpress, it would also get a Powershift twin-clutch gearbox. This would be the first time an advanced gearbox would be added to the Kuga.

Once production is on the way, Europe would get the standard 1.6L turbo engine and a 1.6L turbo diesel along with the 2.0L engine. The two petrol engines wouldn’t go higher than 197hp.
The Kuga is expected to arrive in the United States later in 2010. Therefore, if Ford is really brewing a Kuga Coupe, the U.S. and Europe would be the main targets in sales. However, it is predicted that the Kuga Coupe won’t cause a riot until 2011.

The upgraded Mercedez G55 AMG SUV is now called the Hamann Typhoon. It received Hamann’s HM600 power kit which raked the old engine’s 100HP to an impressive 600HP.

The power kit includes the following modifications: enlarged belt pulleys, customized transmission with oil-cooler, and a brand new ECU. As a result, the Hamann Typhoon can go from 0 to 60mph in 5.1 seconds at the top speed of 162mph. Not bad for a vehicle weighing 5,635 pounds.

Exterior upgrades includes new Yokohama tires, lightweight 24inch alloy wheels, customized braking system, LED running lights for daytime, and spoiler attached to the roof.

New Hamann steering wheels are added, as well as aluminum pedals, velour trim, and a 24-piece trim set made of carbon fiber. Of course, let’s not forget the smashing six-tail pipe exhaust system at the sides.

The rebirth of the Mercedez-AMG G55 SUV in Hamann Typhoon is a crazy makeover, just like what Brabus did with the G55 model, which functions with a power output of 700HP.

It has become a battle between two power-hungry giants. The Hamann Typhoon is set to go face-to-face with the Brabus G V12 S Biturbo.

The Ghost bears the same modern RR lines but is relatively smaller compared to the existing Phantom. Most RR models reek of a formal feel; therefore, several elements were added to give it a vaguely sportier look.

The 2010 Ghost will rolls with a 6.6L V12 turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It will have the power output of 500HP, making the Ghost more powerful compared to the Phantom that ranks above it.

The luxury car company has divulged that the Ghost will carry the latest in chassis engineering and cutting-edge air suspension system. It will also be relatively smaller in size compared to the Phantom.
Ironically, despite the impressive range of new technology that will come with the Ghost, the new model will still fall under the price range of Phantom and will bear the price in the league of its contemporary rivals like Bently, BMW, and Mercedes Benz. Pricing for the 2010 Rolls Royce should be between $200,000 and $300,000.

As far as production is concerned, Rolls Royce will use its factory in Goodwood, England to start manufacturing the Ghost during the later part of 2009.