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All of the above apply in some form or another, sorry.]]>Aug 30th 2009 1:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 6:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 10:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 9:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 1:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 3:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 4:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 7:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 10:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/
Just to show how ignorant you are on BMW, they have had the twin kidney grill and Hofmeister Kink since the 1930's. Just as chevy has it's bow tie and Cadillac has it's tall tail lights, Those constant design features are the trademark of BMW Design and don't expect it to change any time soon..]]>Aug 30th 2009 11:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Or an animal? Yikes..]]>Aug 30th 2009 1:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 10:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Sep 1st 2009 6:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/By the time this one hits the showroom it will look like a Prius with a BMW logo on it.
]]>Aug 30th 2009 1:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.lamborghini.com

Dribble.

No greater incentive to become spankingly rich, huh?

;)]]>Aug 30th 2009 1:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.lamborghini.com

Dribble.

No greater incentive to become spankingly rich, huh?

;)

(Oops, my initial reply appeared under the wrong post.)]]>Aug 30th 2009 1:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 3:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 7:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/]]>Aug 30th 2009 8:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Sep 4th 2009 3:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 31st 2009 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/
Why do these companies even bother with concepts that they know they'll never make? As cool as they look, it's then just a complete waste of time, money and energy.]]>Sep 1st 2009 2:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 1:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 10:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 1:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/
There's no excuse for not having more diesel options out there. I'm surprised the Volt wouldn't at least have it as an option; if it were the standard engine, it could really lead a change with how the American public's opinion of diesels. Hopefully Volkswagen Audi Group can lead the charge. I wish the TDI was available on the Passat Wagon. I suppose I'll end up getting a Jetta Wagon TDI, though the motorized tailgate on the Passat is a useful feature.]]>Aug 30th 2009 1:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 2:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 7:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/]]>Aug 30th 2009 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/
I'm looking at finally buying a new car, it will be one of the VW TDIs]]>Aug 30th 2009 10:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/
Especially the exhaust fumes. Exhaust from a diesel engine smells like burnt crap.]]>Aug 30th 2009 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/
The main reason all Europeans drive diesel has nothing to do with the technology though. It's because for the last 30+ years, there was a government subsidy on diesel in most countries, meant to benefit the transportation industry, which made diesel cheaper than regular. That, along with the better gas mileage, made diesel cars cheaper to operate. The diesel subsidy is now gone so I expect the pendulum to swing back to regular gasoline now, especially with the advent of hybrids. ]]>Aug 30th 2009 10:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/VW Jetta TDI
VW Touareg TDI
BMW 335d
BMW x5 3.5d
Mercedes E320 Bluetec
Mercedes ML320 Bluetec
Mercedes GL320 Bluetec

And then of course a smattering of trucks.]]>Aug 30th 2009 11:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/
40% of cars in Europe run on diesel. America needs to catch up.]]>Aug 30th 2009 9:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/
I concur Paul Miller's opinion of concept cars and we wont see this...ever. I do have to say that the car looks nifty, but the police will pull one over the moment one pull out on to the street. Also, it looks like the side mirrors would screw with the pillar each time the door gets opened.]]>Aug 30th 2009 1:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 3:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/
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Knock me over with a feather!

You say the engine fits between the rear seat and the rear axle? Yeah, and that's not going to cause toasty backsides on long trips.

M3 0-60 performance but low-turbulence pie-plate rims that keep the brakes from being cooled by air flowing over the car? What could go wrong there?

I think it's cool car companies reach out like this, but it's about as real as the Lexus in Minority Report.]]>Aug 30th 2009 1:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 10:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/
Porsche's mid-engine Boxster is a 2-seater. The 911 (which is the one with rear seats) is rear-engined.]]>Aug 30th 2009 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/30/bmws-vision-efficientdynamics-concept-wont-look-a-tenth-this-w/Aug 30th 2009 9:23PM