Major Coupé for Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the Concept GLC Coupé, carrying the previous successful formulae into a more compact segment.

Mercedes Elegance

The company has said in a recent press release that the dynamic and expressive show car has combined the typical styles of a coupé with the pure design of upcoming SUV generations. Extremely strong in character, this prototype has a twin-blade radiator grille, power domes on the bonnet and a dour-pipe exhaust system which look great. 

Almost all of the main body section is harmonious and is an eclectic mix of styles combining Mercedes elegance and a rugged, off-road feel with 21 inch tyres, front and rear underbody protection and increased ground clearance indicative of its off-road potential. 

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Big Motoring World is the largest independent seller of used BMWs and Mercedes-Benz in the UK. Based in London and Kent, Big Motoring World hold over 1000 cars so we are sure to have the perfect car for you.

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Big Motoring World Reviews: BMW 2 Series Convertible

Summer has arrived, so what more could you ask for than a convertible, classy and stylish BMW 2 Series? Big Motoring World digs deeper than the surface.

This car does all the sensible stuff with a big helping of style and fun. The engines available are a direct carry over from the coupe range – as anyone who’s ever driven a two-door tin top will tell you, that’s a very good thing.

Speed

It records 7.5 seconds for the sprint to 62mph and hits a top speed of 144mph. Press the Sport button and the steering weight up; the throttle responses sharpen. Press the button once more and you'll find Sport+, which partially separates the stability control and offers an even sharper throttle pedal.

The BMW’s front end features a broad kidney grille, with swept up side skirts, some deeply-surfaced flanks and tight overhangs towards the back. It’s a rear-wheel drive which is emphasised by the wide design at the rear wheel arches.

Inside, it’s got an improved build quality with substantial stylish plastic throughout. BMW's much-improved iDrive system features and now features a higher definition 6.5 inch flat screen.

Prices start at around £30,000 and the competition in this sector has become a bit hotter of late, with Audi launching its vastly improved A3 Convertible. The BMW is slightly different in that it’s more about style that speed. The hood operation is the best in its category and the effectiveness of the air con and stereo are exactly what you would expect from a luxury sports car.

Review

To go from Coupe to Convertible, BMW have done as remarkable job as could be expected. It looks like the stylish Coupe with the roof up, yet it’s sleek and clean with the roof down. Overall, it will take some beating to maintain your sleek streak in the BMW 2 Series on the roads this summer.

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Big Motoring World is the largest independent seller of used BMWs and Mercedes-Benz in the UK. Based in London and Kent, Big Motoring World hold over 1000 cars so we are sure to have the perfect car for you.

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The long-rumored BMW 9 Series may soon come true...

BMW could launch 9 series to rival Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class...

The latest gossip to be going around the motoring business is considering the idea of introducing the BMW 9 series.

BMW provided a hint of a more luxurious model sitting on top of the 7-series back in April when they unveiled the 'vision Future Luxury Concept'. At the time the company said it's a car providing a long-term outlook on the perception of modern luxury for the brand. The BMW 9-series will be out in 2017.

The 9-series model will be around 5500mm, which is around 280mm more than the long wheelbase 7-series. It will feature lightweight carbon-fiber bars which is integrated into the load-bearing structure, also the 9-series will feature OLED taillights and the latest interior desgin.

The big question is will BMW go ahead with producing the new BMW 9-series, and will it beat the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class?

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BIG Motoring World - Make the world better with a sweater...

Save the Children gives children around the world what every child deserves-- A healthy start, the opportunity to learn and car when disaster strikes.

Save the Children help children in 120 countries, providing support for health, education, protection, disaster relief and so much more.

Save the children in Africa - Save the Children has been working to fight hunger, prevent malnutrition and to improve the lives of boys and girls. Weather its working with orphaned children in Sub-Saharan Africa or emergency relief for refugees in North Africa, save the children strives to meet the needs to vulnerable children and their families with lifesaving and life-changing programs. Charities can make a difference, with a hand-up, not a hand-out.

The countries in Africa Save the Children work with:

• Burking Faso
• Central African Republic
• Ethiopia
• Guinea
• Malawi
• Mali
• Mozambique
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Uganda
• Zimbabwe

Save the Children in Asia - Save the Children has worked in Asia for more than 30 years. From responding to massive earthquakes, tsunamis and cyclones, to providing lifesaving health care and nutrition to children in impoverished nations, we work in the poorest and most vulnerable communities throughout the continent.

The Countries in Asia Save the Children work with:

• Afghanistan
• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• China
• India
• Indonesia
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Pakistan
• Philippines
• Vietnam

Save the Children in Latin America/Caribbean - Save the children works in Latin America/Caribbean t provide for some of the worlds poorest children. with a population of 568 million, nearly 25% live on less than $2 a day. Save the Children works in these areas to help being hope and possibilities into children's lives, allowing them to thrive in the bright futures they all deserve.

The Countries in Latin America/Caribbean Save the Children work with:

• Bolivia
• Dominican Republic
• Ei Salvador
• Guatemala 
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Nicaragua

Save the Children in Middle East and Eurasia - Save the Children have helped 10.8 million in the region, including a massive response to help Syrian refugees.

The Countries in Middle East and Eurasia Save the Children work with:

• Armenia
• Egypt
• Georgia
• Iraq
• Jordan
• Lebanon 
• Syria
• Tajikistan
• West Bank and Gaze Strip
• Yemen
• Azerbaijan 

BIG Motoring World's call center team have donned their festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day.

The annual fund raising event is in its third year and will see almost 4 million people part to help 'Make the world better with a sweater' which has raised a Whopping £1.6 million to date.

Our Call Center Team have fully embraced the Ugly Christmas Jumper trend, by doing so they have raised over £110.00

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BMW-Toyota joint sports car illustrated again

The upcoming BMW-Toyota sports car gets another rendering. German magazine Autobild illustrates what the jointly developed sports car would look like. The two companies have...

The upcoming BMW-Toyota sports car gets another rendering. German magazine Autobild illustrates what the jointly developed sports car would look like.

The two companies have been tight-lipped about details but the two companies say their partnership will last until at least 2020. Addition to the sports car, Toyota and the world's largest maker of luxury vehicles are cooperating on research into fuel cells, lightweight technology and lithium-air batteries. Both companies agreed to work together on lithium-ion batteries.

Some sources mention the reborn Toyota supra and the BMW Z4 replacement called 'Z5' are due to appear within three years and BMW is leading the packaging and desgin of both cars. Toyota will contribute to the styling as well. However other sources hint tot a three-cylinder Z3 spin off and also a powerful six-cylinder Z6.

The desgin of the Z4 replacements body is taking priority in the creative process, and hence designers are focusing on perfecting a convertible desgin. BMW also brings their knowledge in lightweight construction and the latest technology advancements from the i sub-brand.

BMW sources are saying that the BMW Z5 will feature a more radical front-mid-engine bias. Under the hood, it will feature a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with three power stages: 190hp, 245hp and 270hp. The engine will be matted to a ZF 8-speed automatic or six-speed manual.

Also a Z5 M is also been rumored.

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Big Motoring World keeps their Customers on the road...

The UK's largest independent used BMW dealer, Big Motoring World, has invested half a million pounds on 20 New Shaped BMW 1 Series courtesy cars, which come in a variety of colours branded in Big Motoring World livery, as part of its ongoing commitment to their customer service.

Big Motoring World took customers feedback on board to make the BIG Assist department better, which is why the fleet of cars will be part of the BIG Assist package given to customers that is free at the point of purchase.

The general service manager Bob Ruprah said "This is part of our ongoing improvements to BIG Assist customer service commitment".

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BMW and Sixt Launch London Car-Sharing Service

BMW and the rental car company Sixt have launched a car sharing service in London. The DriveNow program made its U.S. debut last year and its....

BMW and the rental car company Sixt have launched a car sharing service in London. The DriveNow program made its U.S. debut last year and it has been live in Germany since 2011.

The service already has 360,000 customers in seven locations (Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, Vienna and San Francisco) and now today is available in three London boroughs - Islington, Hackney and Haringey.

Initially, 210 BMW 1 Series and Mini Countryman models will be available. DriveNow furthermore intends to add 30 all-electric BMW i3 cars to the London fleet in spring 2015, expanding it to a total of 300 vehicles during the course of next year. The program will start off by serving an area around 65 square kilometers (25sq. miles) in size.

Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the board of management of BMW AG and responsible for Mobility Services, comments: "DriveNow is already an international success, with more than 360,000 regular customers in Europe and America, we are delighted now to launch it in London, Europe's largest city. DriveNow gives Londoners instant access to highly desirable cars, perfect for the city, in an innovative and entirely flexible way. This program is part of BMW group's  strategic response to the growth in urban living and shared ownership. Their aim is to expand it into about 15 more cites in Europe and about 10 in North America in the near future".

Every journey is charged to the exact minute, with each minute of driving in London coating 39 pence.. The hourly rate is capped at £20, so that customers save £3.40 per 60-minute hire. However each minute in the reserved park mode coast 19 pence. As Germany, DriveNow additionally offers saver packages, which allow customers to buy blocks of minutes for as little as 32 pence per minute, as well as blocks of hours. The prices for the hourly packages vary from £35 fore three hours, including 40 free miles, to £120 for 24 hours, including 125 free miles. All costs such as fuel, taxes, insurance and parking charges are already included in London as well. The standard one-off registration fee for London will be £29.

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