BMW 7-Series Performance

Reviewers say that the 2012 BMW 7-Series is agile for a super luxury car, and its numerous engine options also make it stand out from the competition. BMW offers the 7-Series as 740i and 740Li models, which feature a twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine. While these cars compete in a class that’s filled with V8s, reviewers say that the new six-cylinder mill provides competitive acceleration. If you’re looking for more power, a turbocharged V8 comes in the 750i and Li, while the 760Li offers even more thrust thanks to a turbocharged V12 engine.

BMW also allows 7-Series owners to tailor their driving experience with the Driving Dynamics Control system, which allows users to adjust their suspension and steering with Comfort, Normal, Sport and Sport + settings. Most reviewers like the system’s versatility, although a few comment that the 7-Series is still a driver’s car, meaning that it lacks the smooth ride quality of competitors like the Lexus LS and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

• "All 7-Series models fall short of the lofty ride-balance standard we've come to expect from BMW. We're disappointed that the softer-riding 18-inch wheels are no longer offered on the 750i and 750Li." -- Consumer Guide
• "Although it's tempting to dismiss it as a pokey model intended as dealership traffic bait, the 740i with its 315-horsepower twin-turbo inline-6 is as quick from zero to 60 mph (5.8 seconds) as the V8-powered Lexus LS 460 and nearly matches the power of the V8 7 Series from 10 years ago." -- Edmunds
• "During a test-drive of a 740Li in rural New Jersey, we were particularly impressed by the fact that the six-cylinder car, which is about 220 pounds lighter, exhibits less turbo lag off the line and therefore smoother, more linear acceleration - V-8 variants, which have an 85-hp advantage, hesitate off the line before exploding forward." -- Automobile Magazine
• "The return to six-cylinder power is a good move for BMW, which will be able to offer higher efficiency and reasonable power for customers who do not know, or care, how many cylinders their car has." -- Jalopnik

Acceleration and Power

Three engines are available in the BMW 7-Series for 2012. In 740i and 740Li models, a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine puts 315 horsepower to the rear wheels. Power is routed through a six-speed automatic transmission that features a manual shift mode. While the 740i is a six-cylinder car in a class packed full of V8s, reviewers still appreciate its performance, noting that it’s just as quick in a zero-to-60 sprint as the V8-powered Lexus LS.

If you’re seeking even better acceleration, the 7-Series is available with more powerful engines as well. The 750i and 750Li feature a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 400 horsepower. Power is also routed to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission, but the 750i and Li are also available with xDrive, BMW’s all-wheel drive system. Reviewers also approve of this engine, but one test driver says that the 750Li xDrive feels less enjoyable to drive than the lighter 750i.

As if these powertrains aren’t enough, BMW also offers the 760Li: a rear-wheel drive 7-Series with a 535-horsepower, twin-turbo V12 engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission with manual mode.

The EPA estimates that 740i and 740Li sedans get 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, while 750i and 750Li models get 15/22 and 14/22 mpg city/highway, respectively. BMW 750i xDrive and 750Li xDrive sedans both get 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway. Fuel economy estimates have not yet been published for the 760Li, but the identical 2011 model averages 13/19 mpg city/highway.

• "Fine in normal driving, but full-throttle takeoffs start with a somewhat timid launch followed by a strong surge as the turbos get cooking. This somewhat non-linear throttle response makes for unwanted lurching in around-town driving." -- Consumer Guide
• "Despite its significant curb weight, the 2012 BMW 7 Series is deceptively quick. Even though it has just six cylinders, the 740i offers a prodigious swell of midrange torque. Of course, the 750 and 760 models are that much more impressive." -- Edmunds
• "Like the V-8 version, the 740Li uses a six-speed automatic transmission that provides smooth upshifts and very responsive downshifts as well as a Sport mode." -- Automobile Magazine
• "While the 400-horsepower, turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine is relatively sprightly in the 750i, I thought it was a bit of a laggard while towing all the additional weight that comes with the 750Li's longer wheelbase and xDrive all-wheel-drive system hardware." -- Cars.com 

Handling and Braking

Most reviews say that the BMW 7-Series is light on its feet, despite its size and comfortable accommodations. The 7-Series has near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution: a trait found on many quality sports cars, but not always on large sedans, which helps the 7-Series’ remain composed when the road gets twisty. Additionally, BMW’s Driving Dynamics Control allows the driver to alter the car’s handling characteristics though a variety of suspension settings. However, a few test drivers comment that even when the 7-Series is in Comfort mode, it’s stiffer than rivals like theLexus LS. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. It just means that the 7-Series is more of a driver’s car. If you’re looking for a luxury sedan with an ultra-posh ride, the LS and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class both put a greater emphasis on comfort.

• "While never outright harsh or uncomfortable, these BMWs are not as composed as they should be." -- Consumer Guide
• "The 7 Series is also one of the most engaging cars in the class to drive. Equipped with optional active steering, the 7 Series impresses with its ability to sweep around tight corners. Even in standard rear-wheel-drive form, it twists sharper and surer than many midsize luxury sedans." -- Edmunds
• +"On the twisting country roads outside of Dresden, it was easy to forget that we were in fact driving a very large sedan. With the Sport package, steering is nearly too sharp at slower speeds (largely because of the variable ratios and the four-wheel steer effect), but the sensation begins to feel more conventional as the miles pass. Though it certainly doesn't have the steering feedback perfection of a 3 Series, the 7's handling traits are remarkably deft considering its bulk." -- Popular Mechanics

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2012 BMW 7-Series

BMW 7-Series Review

The 2012 BMW 7-Series ranks 6 out of 12 Super Luxury Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 21 published reviews and test drives of the BMW 7-Series, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

Reviewers love the 2012 BMW 7-Series for its nimble handling and comfortable interior, but say the 7-Series’ cabin isn’t quite as luxurious as other super luxury cars.

For 2012, the BMW 7-Series continues to balance comfort with an engaging driving experience. Three engine choices are available in the 7-Series, including a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine in 740i and 740Li models. While standard V8 powerplants are common among super luxury cars, test drivers say there’s no need to avoid six-cylinder 7-Series if you’re concerned about power. Edmunds says it's just as quick from zero to 60 mph as a Lexus LS.

Still, if you’re shopping for a sedan with ample power, BMW offers turbocharged V8 and V12 engines that make the 7-Series accelerate just as well as it handles. Most reviewers also approve of BMW’s Driving Dynamics Control, which allows ride control and steering adjustments that range from “Comfort” to “Sport +”. Still, shoppers looking for a car with a posh, serene ride should be aware that the 7-Series is more of a driver’s car than some of its rivals.

While most agree that the 2012 BMW 7-Series’ exciting driving dynamics make it fun to drive, one reviewer says that the current 7-Series no longer strikes the balance between comfort and sport that he has come to expect. If you’re looking for a super luxury car that coddles you with an ultra-smooth ride, competitors like the Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz S-Class might be more appealing. Additionally, savvy shoppers may notice that little has changed for the 2012 model year. If you like the 7-Series, but want a lower price, don’t overlook a certified pre-owned or used BMW 7-Series.

The 7-Series’ interior is loved by auto writers love for its quality materials and a decent suite of standard tech features. The cabin, albeit luxurious, is still not as opulent as some of rivals. Features like heated and cooled seats and satellite radio are often standard equipment at this price point, but you’ll need to add option packages to get them on the 740i. Still, the 7-Series impresses critics with its iDrive system, which is much more user-friendly than earlier versions. The BMW 7-Series is also roomy. Ample passenger space is available front and rear, and choosing an extended-wheelbase Li model increases the 7-series’ back seat comfort, which is good even on standard wheelbase models.

Other Cars to Consider

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class can’t compete with the 7-Series in terms of price. At $93,000, the base S550 costs $22,000 more than the base 740i, but Mercedes’ flagship is not without its pluses. Among these are more standard interior tech features, a more luxuriously appointed cabin and a posh, balanced ride. Additionally, the base 7-Series can’t compete with the S550 in terms of power. You’d have to opt for the $82,500 BMW 750i to match the S-Class’ muscle. However, you’ll still save money if you choose the 750i, and reviewers say that if you’re looking for a driver’s car the 7-Series is a better pick.

If you’re willing to give up a little seating capacity, and you’re drawn to the 7-Series’ spirited driving experience, thePorsche Panamera is worth a test drive. The Panamera out-handles the 7-Series, and its opulent cabin wows reviewers who sometimes think that the 7-Series falls short. Starting at roughly $75,000, the base Panamera also offers similar power to the 740i. However, if you like your car fully-loaded, be aware that the Porsche’s options are expensive. The Panamera’s price tag can skyrocket quickly.

BMW 7-Series: The Details

Three engines and two wheelbase lengths are available on the 2012 BMW 7-Series. Regular 7-Series models have a 120.9-inch wheelbase, while Li models are 5.5 inches longer. ­BMW 740i and 750i models are available in either style, while the 760 is a Li-only model. Choosing a stretched 740Li or 750Li generally costs between $3,900 and $4,500 more, depending on the drivetrain you choose.

At $71,000, the 740i comes equipped with a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine, push-button start, leather upholstery, four-zone climate control, navigation, Bluetooth and a 10-speaker stereo with 12 gigabytes of music storage, iPod adapter and HD radio. The 750i starts at $84,300, and comes with all of the features listed above, as well as interior items such as upgraded leather on 20-way adjustable heated front seats, a power trunk lid and soft-closing automatic doors. A more powerful 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 is also under the 750i’s hood. All-wheel drive is available on 750i and Li models for an additional $3,000.

The top-rung 760Li starts at roughly $137,000 and competes in an elite class of super luxury cars like the Mercedes S600. The 760Li comes with a powerful, twin-turbo V12 engine, top- and side-view parking cameras, heated and ventilated seats at all four corners and power rear sunshades.

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Honda Civic 2012: Tech

Honda Civic 2012: Tech

The ninth-generation Civic has all the makings of a modern motor: a hybrid engine, a solid crust, a comfy interior and enough tech to keep the gadget freaks happy.

It may be the brainchild of our Japanese cousins, but the Civic has long played a valuable role in Britain – in the past 18 years, over 1m of these babies were built on our soil, specifically, in Honda’s Swindon factory.

Worldwide, an incredible 40m Civics have been sold since the first model landed back in 1972, making it the Japanese car-maker’s most successful four-wheeler ever.

While the new Civic has shied away from its minimalist roots, Honda has kept the brand’s most expedient features such as the spacious boot and ridiculously stylish exterior - ultimately, among some of the key selling points of any vehicle. But what else is on board?

We took the Civic 2.2 i-DTEC ES Manual for a spin to find out.

Honda Civic 2012: Tech

The technology on board the Civic is akin to what you’ll find in the Range Rover Evoque.

You have keyless technology giving you the ability to stop and start the carwithout taking the keys out of your pocket, and rear-mounted cameras, which display the view behind you onto the on-board monitor, so now you have no excuse for putting a dent in the rear.



Underneath the arm rest you’ll find a USB and AUX connector, which you can use to hook up your MP3 player to the entertainment system.

Connectivity options are boosted by the inclusion of Bluetooth, which you can use to hook up your smartphone to make and answer calls safely, as well as to pump out your playlist.

If you're a bass freak with a love of high-volume track-bashing, you'll be glad to know the Civic's speaker system is clear, sharp and never fails to miss a beat.

Any external device, from your iPod to your iPhone, can be controlled via the switches on either the dashboard or the buttons on the steering wheel.

Our review model didn’t have the integrated sat nav system, which is available for an additional fee or comes standard in both the EX and EX GT trims.

Honda Civic 2012: Specs

- Bluetooth connectivity
- USB and AUX connection
- Rear-mounted cameras
- CD player
- Magic seats

Honda Civic 2012: Performance

The 2.2 diesel engine is smooth and barely makes a noise, while steering is both sharp and responsive, and breaking is on-point.  All these features combine to create an effortless and smooth driving experience.

Keeping track of your carbon footprint (or in this case, wheel print) is made easy by a nifty feature called ECO Assist, which uses light signals to inform you how your driving skills are affecting fuel economy.

Also on board is an ‘Econ’ switch, which activates the car’s eco settings, so fuel-scoffing features, such as air con, are automatically adjusted to consume as little of the good stuff as possible.

This will, in theory, help you save money in the long run as the cost of fuel continues to rise.

Honda Civic 2012: Verdict

Green but mean, the 2012 Civic makes other hybrid road warriors look whimpy. While the price is a tad high, fuel-saving technology ensures you won’t be out of pocket in the long run.

Space is in plentiful supply, which is ideal for families, but the cool interior kit and sleek design means the fellas will love it too.

Overall, we were pretty impressed by this motor, which has all the makings of a great car: a solid design, smooth engine and a high-tech dashboard. It’s Honda’s best Civic yet.

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he road to Imran Khan's palatial spread in the hills above Pakistan's capital is a perfect metaphor for his vision of his political career: twisty and pot-holed, but ending in a grand estate.
Alone in the beginning but now surrounded by smaller buildings, the house itself is cool and

pleasant, with Mughal-era swords arrayed on a coffee table and two playful dogs -- one a German shepherd named Sheru -- romping about the carefully manicured lawn.
"I built this house," Khan said as he sat on the shaded verandah eyeing the sweeping vista overlooking the city. "There was nothing here. It was scrub jungle all around. There was only a dirt track here."
For Khan, creating something from nothing could be the slogan for a much-chequered life. 
A graduate from Oxford and very much a man-about-town in London in the late 1970s, he became one of the world's most admired cricketers.
He was captain of Pakistan's team of talented but wayward stars and, with many whispers of autocracy, led them to win cricket's World Cup for the first and only time in 1992.
After years of fund-raising, Khan opened a cancer hospital in the memory of his mother in his native Lahore in 1994.
He is a conservative Muslim but was married to a Jewish heiress and then divorced, joined politics and for years been somewhat of a joke in Pakistan's unruly democracy.
But in the past 15 years, through sheer force of will and a reputation for personal integrity, he has gone from political punch line to a superstar now attracting heavy-hitting politicians to his party, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (Pakistan's Movement for Justice).
He -- and a lot of other people -- believe he could very well be Pakistan's next prime minister.
Khan's confidence stems from what he sees is a tsunami of support for the PTI in Pakistan as traditional parties falter amid charges and counter-charges of corruption and petty jealousies. On Oct 30, he staged a gigantic rally in Lahore that observers said pulled between 100,000 and 200,000 people, one of the largest political rallies ever in Pakistan.
But Khan remains relatively untested. In the last 15 years, his party has only briefly held one seat in parliament -- his. He has had tumultuous relationships with the established political parties as well as the military, the real decision maker in the nuclear-armed nation of 180 million people.
He does not openly criticise the military but in a book on Pakistani politics published in September, he walks the line, saying: "Only a credible government can save and strengthen the Pakistan army by making sure it stays within its constitutional role. We have no other choice: in order to survive, we have to make Pakistan a genuine democracy."
Khan also has a touchy relationship with the United States, Pakistan's ally in the war on militancy and its biggest aid donor. He says that if he's elected prime minister, he would end Pakistan's cooperation in the fight against militants based in its tribal areas, end the American drone campaign and refuse all US aid, which totals some 20 billion dollar since 2001.
It may be all pie-in-the-sky, but Khan, 58, is nothing if not charismatic. Still athletic and craggily handsome with darting eyes and an intense demeanour, he can rarely sit still for long. He fidgets and twists, almost as if he were about to leap to his feet and launch into his fearsome pace bowling.

"For a lot of people who don't have hope in their political system, in a democratic system, he's the one person they seem to have hope in," said a senior Western diplomat, who requested anonymity to speak about internal Pakistani politics. 
"I think he's an important phenomenon because he articulates the very real frustration of the country at a time when they need articulation."
And articulate he does. In an interview, Khan quickly lists Pakistan's very serious economic problems: electricity shortages, crumbling railways, a crisis in education, massive unemployment and endemic corruption.
"We've hit rock bottom," he said. "It doesn't get worse than this, where to qualify for any position of important public office, you have to have committed a crime."
For Khan, the current government headed by Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of Khan's old Oxford classmate Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated in 2007 after returning to Pakistan from self-imposed exile, is the most corrupt government Pakistan has ever seen. Transparency International, which listed Pakistan as the 143rd most corrupt country in its 2010 corruption index, might agree.
As such, Khan believes in a fresh start for Pakistan, a country that, like his home above Islamabad, is a jungle ready to be cleared out and made anew. He believes Pakistan should wipe out the past and rebuild from a clean slate, with he as architect-in-chief.
"You only get out of this by a complete U-turn and what we call a New Pakistan."
He is calling not only for a new government, but a new political order, one based on what he says are the real ideals of Pakistan's founding father, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who worked to forge a homeland for South Asia's Muslims before the bloody partition in 1947 that created India and Pakistan.
Instead of fighting the Taliban militants, Khan said, Pakistan should enter into dialogue with them. He says if he were in power, he could end militancy in 90 days.
A senior Taliban commander and spokesman contacted by Reuters laughed off this idea and said they would continue the fight. "He is, in fact, living in a fool's paradise," the commander said.
And yet, Khan is no fundamentalist. The idealized Islamic state he says he would build in Pakistan would focus on justice, fairness and equality for all its citizens before the law. It would, above all, be "humane."
Khan often veers between shrewd political calculations -- "as a political party, you can't rule out alliances" -- and what seems to be naive idealism.

His plan to raise revenue for Pakistan is to "inspire" people to pay their taxes through his personal example and somehow rooting out all corruption, boosting the country's pitiful tax-to-GDP ratio of about 10 per cent, one of the lowest in the world.
Some of the parties he has associated himself with in the past are notably lacking in democratic and liberal bona fides, such as the conservative Jamaat-e-Islami, which has cheered the murder of blasphemers and campaigned against laws that would grant women and religious minorities equal status to Muslims.
But how might Khan do in the election? Given the current flux in Pakistani politics, few analysts would hazard a guess. Many think he could split the right-leaning, nationalist vote currently dominated by the former Prime Minister Nawaz Shari's Pakistan Muslim League and keep Zardari's Pakistan People's Party in power.
"He seems to have inspired more people to join the political process," said Brian Katulis, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress in Washington. "But to date, his political organization has seemed weak and not well managed, particularly in contrast to his charity."
Khan himself believes his time has come.
"I have this very clear vision, as I say in the book," he said.
"This has been a 15-year struggle which no one has conducted in Pakistan before. And now I feel I'm closer to my destiny."
But all that's really clear right now is that Khan reflects the yearnings of a deeply disillusioned and frustrated country that has seen 63 years of military and civilian governments repeatedly fail it -- all in the service of a national ideology looking for a nation.
It is this ideology -- a home for South Asia's Muslims and a shining beacon of Islamic democracy -- voiced by Allama Iqbal, considered the spiritual founder of Pakistan and the man who coined the name of the country.
"He says your vision or your destiny for your dream, it should be so great, it should be so noble and selfless that rather than you asking God that God grant you this destiny, that God would be so impressed by your dream, that he asks you: What do you want?"
He paused to consider this. "In other words, our destiny is in our hands. We have to dream; the bigger the dream, the bigger the man."
 
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