Bahrain Circuit boss thanks Ecclestone, Todt for new date

Although there has been no confirmation yet from the FIA the Bahrain circuit has announced that the race will be on in 2011. As expected, the date will be October 30, although the official BIC statement, reproduced here, doesn’t specify … Continue reading

Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/06/03/bahrain-circuit-boss-thanks-ecclestone-todt-for-new-date/

JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais

Behind the glitz and glamour of Monaco shoot

BBC F1 presenter Jake Humphrey takes you behind the scenes at the shoot for the opening sequence for 2011 Monaco Grand Prix.

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Filmed & edited by Michael Cunliffe, Music - Bright Lights Bigger City by Cee Lo Green & Poker Face by Lady Gaga.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/jakehumphrey/2011/05/behind_the_glitz_and_glamour_o.html

Gianfranco Brancatelli Eric Brandon

BMW 1-Series Sport and Urban Line


BMW has unveiled today the first two models in the second generation 1-Series: the Sport and Urban Line, two versions that will provide added scope for personalization using exclusive interior and exterior design features and equipment. For the new generation all the 1-Series models will be offered with new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and also it will be the first car in the world in its segment with optional eight-speed automatic transmission.

For the new generation the 1-Series comes with increased dimensions: 85 millimeters longer, wheelbase 30 millimeters longer, front track 51 millimeters wider and rear track 72 millimeters wider that will all help the model to offer a better rear legroom. Also, new in the line-up is a 1.6-liter petrol engine with a total of 136 HP, while a 116 HP BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition will be launched in the near future.

Hit the jump to read more about the new generation BMW 1-Series.

BMW 1-Series Sport and Urban Line originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 5 June 2011 04:12 EST.

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Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/2012-bmw-1-series-sport-and-urban-line-ar110729.html

Louis Chiron Joie Chitwood