The Latest News, Products And Rumors...
Recaro Child Seats
Recaro * MSRP: Website
Info: www.recaro.com
Start them young with one of Recaro's new child-safety seats, engineered to be both safe and comfortable. The new line includes two designs for children 5-70 lb or up to eight years old, and two designs for children from 30-100 lb and up to 12 years old. Features include side impact protection, reinforced construction, adjustable headrest and five-point harnesses.
Rumor has it
The power pros at HPA teamed up with Dunlop to create a 565hp '07 Audi TT that was named Best in Show and Best Euro Import by the makers of Gran Turismo at SEMA '07. The prize? The high-power TT and its sticky Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires will be forever immortalized the upcoming Gran Turismo game. Count one for the Euro team (www.hpamotorsports.com). Furthermore, James Wheeler of Plantation, FL and his '02 BMW M3 won $7500 in the Meguiar's NXT Amped Up competition at SEMA '07. Another win for the Euros (www.meguiars.com).
BMW X5 CLR X530
Lumma Design * MSRP: Website
Info: www.estrictlyforeign.com
As if the new X5 wasn't muscular enough, leave it to Lumma Design to take the bulldog SUV and turn it into a monster. The exterior receives a widebody treatment with a complete kit and your choice of three different 22" rollers. You can also get tuned suspension and huge brakes. The German tuner even has a 530hp engine conversion but we're not sure the US importers Strictly Foreign will be offering it.
Wringz-It Towel Wringer
Wringz-It * MSRP: $19.95
Info: www.wringzit.com
Wring it, don't fling it! Forget the wet hands and soaked shoes as you try to wring out your wet towels. Wringz-It claims its new hand-held wringer makes the once arduous process easy. This hand-held gizmo weights a scant 14oz, is made from durable ABS plastic and can wring towels up to 5sqft. The unit is easily portable and stows nicely in your trunk.
BMW/Starbucks Espresso Maker
BMW/Starbucks/Saeco * MSRP: Website
Info: www.starbucks.com
Forget the brown bean, look to the Bavarian bean for your early morning pick-me-up! BMW Design and Starbucks (along with Saeco) recently introduced a joint effort, an in-home espresso machine. Not just your average cup o' joe, this portafilter took over two years to design and was made to be functional for the java rookie, while offering features that will appease even the most seasoned coffee connoisseur. It's the perfect Bimmer blend and is available at select Starbucks stores, as well as online.
BMW Concept
1-Series tii
The spirit of the legendary BMW 2002tii has been reincarnated in this 1-Series concept. Lighter, faster and more aggressive, this sportier concept has several items that set it apart from the others. Most notably, the car has a complete aerodynamics kit, including front and rear valances, side skirts and flaps on the rear axle to increase downforce. Carbon also adorned the car, including the hood, front intake ducts and in the engine bay. Finally, striped decals were added to create a motorsport feel for the car without being too obtrusive.