A N D O N I S 05 Jul, 2011
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General Motors announced the introduction of a new application able to help all the customers shop, research and configure a GMC vehicle directly from their smartphones. According to the American company, one of two smartphone owners are using the device for shopping, therefore, creating a dedicated application represents nothing but a good opportunity to increase the sales and provide a better manufacturer-customer connection.
Moreover, in the first quarter of 2011 more than 100 million smartphones were sold globally, which according to the statement above, 50% of the owners use it as a shopping tool. Comparing to the previous year, there’s an 85% increase in the industry of smartphones and there is no sign of a potential decrease.
The GMC Showroom Mobile App is currently offered for free in the Apple App Store and provides complete access to the GMC models. The American company announced that the version compatible with the Android OS is expected to be launched by the end of July.
“The free app allows shoppers to perform research activities such as exploring vehicle photos or videos, configuring a GMC vehicle to their specifications or reviewing competitive comparisons. Popular shopping tools like a locating a vehicle within local dealer inventories, requesting a quote, scheduling a dealer test drive or viewing current offers are also available,” claims GM.
Asking me, this is a good initiative considering the significant increase of the smartphones industry over the last few years. The new free app is compatible with the iPhone OS 3.1 or better and Android OS 1.6 or better (excluding Honeycomb). However, if you want get full details about compatibility, download and installing instructions you can check the user’s guide which has all the answers. In conclusion, if you are using the smartphone for shopping, check GMC’s new Showroom App as there’s nothing to lose.
"We recognize that smart phones play an important role in our customers' lives, including purchase decisions," said John Schwegman, U.S. vice president of GMC marketing. "The new GMC Showroom App provides our customers with the advanced technology they have come to expect of the GMC brand and the convenience to easily engage with their GMC dealer."
Rikk 05 Jul, 2011After the Bavarians at BMW gave their 3 Series some tender loving care with the latest special editions, they turned their attention to the bigger brother, the 6 Series.
The added attention of the big GT Coupe and the higher standards set by its market placement means that BMW couldn’t just throw in a set of colors and expect to ship it out.
To begin with, BMW launched the M Sport package for the 2012 6 Series and on top of that there’s quite a few other special extras.
Before we get to them, let’s cover the big point of the story. In M Sport pack, as BMW has gotten us used to so far, you get most of the aggressive looks promised by the upcoming M6.
Buyers of a 2012 M Sport 6 Series will get the M aerodynamics package, featuring unique front and rear bumpers, included along with a very sporty looking set of 19 inch alloy wheels.
Let’s remember that these are the genuine deal M light-alloy wheels with five spoke double-bladed designs and that they come with stickier tires than ever before.
Other M Sport upgrades include LED fog lights, an M Sport Steering wheel, sports seats and an interior that’s covered in leather and Alcantara as far as the eye can see.
That’s all very nice but since there’s no actual performance update on top of the previously known 2012 BMW 6 Series, we might as well focus on the rest of the lineup and whatever other goodies are available.
Starting this fall, there’s going to be a 640d Coupe and a 640d Convertible. For the first time since launch, the new generation of the 6 Series will get a diesel powered engine under the bonnet.
This unit is a 3.0 liter straight-six engine which delivers 313 horsepower at just 4.400 rpm and unleashes a great deal of torque which peaks at 464 lb-ft anywhere between 1.500 and 2.500 rpm.
The 2012 BMW 6 Series diesel promises around 43 mpg of fuel economy depending on which body shape you go for but the real gain is to be found in how the performance levels that don’t change from the petrol powered ones.
Acceleration from 0 to 62 mph takes just 5.5 or 5.6 seconds and once you hit the top end there’s still plenty of oomph to hit the electronic buffers at 155 mph.
The final treat BMW offers with the 2012 6 Series is introducing their xDrive all wheel drive system to the range of options.
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