Monthly Archives April 2014

2015 BMW M4 convertible to be announced

The 2015 BMW M4 convertible will be announced in the coming NY auto show 2 weeks later.

All specs should be very similar to the M4 coupe, except one: the curb weight of the M4 convertible will be at a hefty 4,055lb. This is not a lot of weight loss compared to its predecessor E93 M3 Conv. And also, the trunk will be larger. These are all major key points we know at this moment.

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Here is the detailed specs for you to dig deeper:

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We will provide you the pricing guide once it is available. Meanwhile for those who want to lease the latest M car, here are the rates for a 3-year contract (for M3 and M4, not including M4 Convertible):

15k miles/yr – 55% RV;
12k miles/yr – 57% R...

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2015 Kia Sedona minivan teaser and New York debut

The Korean auto maker Hyundai Group is going full speed this year.

During the past few days we told you the news that 2015 Genesis is coming, and the 2015 Sonata is coming too.

Today the same automaker announced that the KIA brand’s new minivan – 2015 Sedona will bow at the upcoming NY auto show 2 weeks later. While we do not have any detail specifications at this moment, we provide you a official teaser image for your enjoyment.

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Some details you may not notice in the BMW F30 3 series

While the new 3 series has a more modernized exterior and fancy electronic features, providing a better handling (with those equipped with the M sports pkg), better performance (not including the 320i because there is no comparable models within the US market E90 generation); YouWheel.com editors recently notice some user complains arose from several BMW user forums.

For example the 40-60mph steering wheel vibration issue, the steering system clunking issue, seat frame rust issue, and some build quality complains.

Also if you are considering buying a 3 series (320i, 328i, 335i, not including the M3), you should know these two facts: 1...

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2015 Subaru Outback will be unveiled before the NY auto show

The new generation of Outback will be debuted right before the public opening of the2014 NY auto show, on 04/17 at 10:55am, during the press briefing. The auto show will be opened to the public on 04/18.

The new Outback will be offered a 2.5L flat-four and a 3.6L flat-six engine, mated to a CVT transmission.

Here is one teaser image from Subaru, and one spy shot of the car we are talking about.

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2015 BMW M3 and M4 online builder is up on BMW website

Two days ago we told you the prices and options of the new 2015 M3 and M4. Today you can build your favorite M3 or M4 on the BMWUSA.com official website.

Want to negotiate and grab one from your local BMW dealerships? This M3/M4 price guide can help you.

For the $8,150 carbon ceramic brakes (CCB), compared to the price of M3/M4, it is steep. But if we compare it to other similar aftermarket products in the market, you will find this OEM one is quite reasonable. For example a set of 380mm Brembo GT Big Brake Kit costs you around $7,850, and this even does not include installation. Another good news: CCB brakes has another advantage in addition to its superior performance...

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