2012 BMW 3 series Adds a Turbo Four and Hatchback

2012 BMW 3-series is a newest edition of BMW for 2012. The 2012 BMW 3 Series is a platform base, alias F35, will have a longer wheelbase and a wider track width in 2012 BMW 3-series. The 2012 BMW 3-series will consist of hybrid variants as well as the most modern version of BMW’s proficient Dynamics.

The 2012 BMW 3-Series is still a few years out, although this does not stop the curiosity of the true bimmer fans. The 2012 BMW 3-series will be the first of a family of BMW cars with a more familiar face resulting from the unique styling of the Shanghai model.

As we heard from sources close to BMW, they are still a year away from the time the first 2012 BMW 3 Series prototypes will hit the road for testing and the finishing design will be chosen this spring. The next generation of 2012 BMW 3-series will be evolutionary rather than revolutionary, so the styling reflects the current cues, which includes the CS concept. One other premiere at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show was the 2012 BMW 3 Series Exclusive Edition. The car shown on the floor sported the unique Mineral Grey paint available as an option.

Dodge Adds Fuel Sipping Dart Aero

Dodge has been rightfully accused of both getting wrong and completely misreading the compact car market in North America for years. The advent of the Alfa Romeo based Dodge Dart, which has been on sale since last summer is going a long way of reversing that, but Dodge is hardly resting on its laurels. While enthusiasts await the sporty Dart R/T this month, Dodge has announced the addition of the Dart Aero.

In an economy which is still lagging, and in the face of rising fuel costs, there is a strong focus on compact sedans. Buyers not only demand style, performance and technology, but strong fuel economy as well. Most of the major players like the Chevy Cruze, Ford Focus and Honda Civic offer a more fuel efficient version of their car, and Dodge now joins those ranks with the Dart Aero. To improve fuel economy over other Darts, the Aero features weight-saving aluminum chassis components, active grille shutters for improved air flow at the nose, an under body aero kit, a lower profile and low rolling resistance tires.

The Dart Aero will start at $19,295USD. Standard will be a 1.4L MultiAir turbocharged four cylinder rated at 160hp. Since fuel economy is the name of the game, a Dart Aero with a six-speed manual will get 41 MPG on the highway. Opting for the six-speed dual dry clutch transmission drops that figure to 40 MPG. Production of the Dart Aero commenced this summer, but Dodge gave no word as to when it would arrive in showrooms.

Under the guidance of parent company Fiat, Dodge has done an about face with its compact car offering with the new Dart. Yes, the bread and butter mainstream models are fully accounted for, but the performance oriented R/T and the fuel sipping Aero show that Dodge is finally in-step with the competition in offering something to suit most compact car buyers tastes, whatever they may be.

*Editors Note: The pictures shown are a Dart Limited, as Chrysler provided no media for the Dart Aero.

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