Vehicle Overview BMW’s flagship 7 Series sedan comes in two wheelbases: regular and extended, starting with the more affordable trim levels, the 750i and 750Li, respectively. A limited-production V-12-powered version, the 760Li comes only in the longer size, and a high-performance model adapted by German tuner Alpina, called simply the Alpina B7, is based on the shorter wheelbase. (It’s detailed in a separate report in the Cars.com Research section.)Read the rest of this entry »
Vehicle Overview Offered in 328 and twin-turbo 335 forms with different engines, the 3 Series is BMW’s bread-and-butter model. This series has a history in the U.S. market that dates back to 1977. Available in sedan, wagon, coupe and retractable-hardtop convertible body styles, the 328 competes with the Infiniti G and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Changes are minimal for 2008.Read the rest of this entry »
Later this month Chrysler will finally launch the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango hybrids. These are the first non-GM products of the 2-Mode hybrid partnership that also includes GM, Daimler and BMW. Chrysler hopes that the hybrid models can revive its big SUV sales, but if GM’s experience with the Tahoe and Yukon Hybrids is any indication, there may be cause for concern. Read the rest of this entry »
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