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2012 BMW M5 Review
May 10, 2012 - 7:34 AM - by AutoGuide.com


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A luxury sedan and a sports car, all for less than six-figures

Ferraris and Lamborghinis all fill space on many a youngster's bedroom walls, but there is one car that makes for great wallpaper and isn't a low-slung two seat exotic: the BMW M5. Steeped in rich motorsport pedigree, the M5 continues to be the most outrageous German sedan on the market. We've driven it on the winding back roads of rural Spain, and on the twisty tarmac of Ascari race circuit. We invite you to read on and discover the subtleties of M's latest family sized monster.

Unassuming from a distance, the M5 is a covert agent of speed. It does not yell or rumble about to the firing of each piston. When being driven gently, it responds with gentle and polite roadway behavior. The magic of the M5 lies in its duality - its ability to combine comfort and luxury with speed and dynamism. M cars have long had this split personality, but in BMW's latest M5, the contrast is more pronounced. In sleeping giant form, the M5 is as luxurious and comfortable as a 7 Series - but in angry hyena form, it becomes a proper sports car.

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

The much-loved naturally aspirated V10 has been abandoned in favor of a smaller, force-fed V8. At first glance this is all bad news - but stick around long enough for a drive and the new twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 will fight hard to win your appreciation.

The biggest single negative leveled against turbocharged engines is turbo lag. Thanks to a boat load of advanced engine tech, including variable valve timing, "Valvetronic" variable valve lift, "Hot V" reverse airflow through the head (air now enters from the outside of the 'V' and feeds turbochargers mounted within the 'V' banks of the engine) and precision high-pressure direct injection, BMW has been able to improve efficiency and reduce emissions by 30 percent, while significantly increasing power and torque figures from the previous engine.

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Top 10 Cars of the 2012 NY Auto Show
Apr 10, 2012 - 10:47 AM - by AutoGuide.com

Over the past few years Lexus has been referred to as a Japanese Buick, with the number one reason being the ES front-drive luxury sedan a car that drew direct comparisons with the not-quite-Cadillac GM premium brand. To erase those comparos the new 2013 ES gets a more stylish exterior with a GS-themed front nose and a profile more like the flagship LS.

Swapping its Camry underpinnings for an Avalon platform it has, however, grown even more in size a notable Buick trait. Plus, to challenge the eAssist mild-hybrid LaCrosse, there's finally now an ES300h hybrid system getting 39 mpg average.

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2012 New York Auto Show Coverage
Mar 29, 2012 - 11:52 AM - by AutoGuide.com

It might not get the billing of the Detroit or LA shows, but the NY Auto Show is always host to numerous important world premieres. This year's event will showcase the all-new Viper, launched under the newly-founded SRT brand. Also look for the reveal of the all-new Nissan Pathfinder, Hyundai Santa Fe, Acura RL and Mercedes SL63 AMG.

See our preview below with live coverage starting April 4th.

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