Today BMW announced today that the 2015 BMW 228i coupe can be ordered with the “Track Handling Package”.

Actually this package includes features that are standard on the M235i: Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering, M Sport Brakes system, plus the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The pricing of this package has not been released yet. We are curious to see which model this package will make it more attractive: the 228i or M235i? (if the package is too expensive, more customers would rather prefer to buy the M235i directly)

Since the data comes from different sources, there may be duplications or conflicts in the list. We will fix them later on.

Following data in kg:

Bugatti Veyron: 400kg
Cadillac Sixteen: 316kg
Chrysler Viper GTS: 295kg
Chevrolet Corvette C4: 281kg
McLaren F1: 266kg
Porsche 996 Turbo: 260kg
Porsche 928: 260kg
Mercedes-Benz SL65/CL65 AMG: 253kg
Pagani Zonda F: 250kg
BMW E60 M5: 240kg
Porsche 964C4: 238kg
Ferrari 456GT: 235kg
Maserati MC12: 232kg
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: 232kg
Ferrari Enzo: 225kg
Audi S8 5.2: 220kg
655ci V8 From Indy: 220kg
Koenigsegg CCR: 215kg
Lexus LS400 (94): 210kg
BMW 740i (92): 210kg
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We all know there will be a new 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine debuts together with the upcoming 2015 Lexus NX.

There is more information coming from AutoWeek today. Here are the summary and a little bit of our analysis.

– This engine will also work similar to the RC-F’s V8, the way the valvetrain design will use the Atkinson cycle to improve fuel efficiency during low load situation, and switch back to the normal Otto cycle under heavier acceleration requirements. Lexus named this valve technology to be “VVT-iW”

– It is the first time the hybrid cycle mode (Atkinson <=> Otto cycle) paired with the turbo application

– We estimate the compression ratio for this engine will b...

Here comes the 2015 Korean minivan official news and images. Below is some key points we extract from the lengthy press release:

– Car body is made of 76% of high strength steel; and lots of reinforcements in key area of the safety cage;

– Chasis is 36% stiffer than the best of its competitors (however, we do not know whether Kia means the torsional rigidity, or the bending rigidity);

– 3.3L V6 direct injection naturally aspirated engine; 276hp@6,000rpm and 248 lb-ft torque@5,200rpm. Compared to the old Sedona, which has a 3.5L V6 engine, with 269hp@6,300rpm and 246 lb-ft torque@4,500rpm...

Previously we have heard the news that Amazon sold some Nissan Versa Notes, which were shipped to the buyers’ residence in a giant Amazon box.

Now here comes another opportunity that you can buy another Nissan vehicle through Amazon’s help, and get a $1,000 Amazon.com gift card.

This time is the 2014 Nissan Rogue. Amazon act as a lead generator: you use Amazon to notify your local dealership your purchase intention, and you go through all the back and forth negotiation, buy or lease the Rogue (you need to do this within 14 days after you submitting your info through Amazon.com). Finally the $1,000 Amazon gift card will arrive in your mail box.

However you need to be act...