BMW Launches Competition Package for 2011 M3 Coupe and Sedan Models

BMW's North American division announced the availability of a new 'Competition Package' for the 2011 model year M3 Coupe and Sedan. The package promises to further improve the cars' handling dynamics by adding a 10mm lower suspension and 19-inch alloy wheels with greater offset for a wider track.

Combined with the reconfigured Electronic Damping Control and Dynamic Stability Control systems, the Bavarian automaker claims that the M3 with the Competition Package is "the best handling production M car ever built".

Question to BMW: does that mean the M3 Competition Package handles even better than the previous generation M3 CSL or the upcoming 450HP M3 GTS, both of which are considered production models?

While BMW did not publish any pictures of the M3 Coupe and Sedan with the Competition Package (the car pictured here is the Euro market M3 Coupe Edition special), the company said that the package is available on both models for $2,500.

The MSRP of the MY2011 M3 Sedan, Coupe, and Convertible remain unchanged at $56,275, $59,275, and $67,925, respectively, with all prices including a $875 destination and handling fee.

Pictures: Euro Market BMW M3 Coupe Edition

Self-infliction?

Is this bruise self-inflicted because i was bent over my cage, with my legs pressed against its sides, while my Owner urgently thrusted His hardness inside me?



Believe me, i'm certainly not complaining! It was one of the most erotically charged sessions we've had in a while. A bonus that i got some cage time and delicious bondage, coupled with wearing my new PVC dress.

And of course there are photos of all of it... but i don't suppose you're interested in seeing them too?

Wald International Preparing Kits for New Porsche Panamera, BMW 7-Series, Rolls Royce Ghost, Infiniti M / Fuga and Jaguar XJ

Looks like 2010 will be a busy year for Wald International, the Japanese tuner known for its huge collection of aggressive body kits. Among other projects, Wald International is working on the development of exterior packages for five brand-new luxury sedan models, the 2011 BMW 7-Series, 2011 Infiniti M / Nissan Fuga (JDM), 2011 Jaguar XJ, Porsche Panamera and the new 'baby' Rolls Royce, the Ghost.

Despite the fact that the Japanese tuning firm has only released one teaser shot of each saloon, we can tell that the packages include new bumpers, spoilers, rocker panels, larger alloy wheels and suspension kits.

We'll bring you all the details on Wald International's new tuning proposals as soon the company launches the products.

'Smart' Volkswagen In Micro Car Concept Crafted by VW Brazil Design Interns

[Update: Unfortunately, VW requested the removal of the photos of the student project, but you can still get a glimpse of the micro car study in the video above]

Over the years, we've featured a great number of studies from independent and amateur designers as well from students here on Carscoop. However, what you see pictured here isn't one of your common photoshop / renderings but a real life concept model that was created by a team of interns at Volkswagen Design Brazil.

Named VW In, the conceptual study is the result of the combined efforts of Kauré Martins, Rogério Okabe, Guilherme Motta and Wadson Gomes Amorim (winners of the "Talento Volkswagen Design 2008") under the supervision of Oscar Mendoza and Marilia Biill.

The micro car was developed throughout 2009 and was displayed for the first time at a special event in Brazil this past December.

The goal was to create a Smart Fortwo-sized/like mini capable of accommodating two people plus some luggage in similar comfort to the VW Fox supermini.

The team came up with several proposals to power the 2.48 meter (97.6-in.) long car including VW's current 1.0-liter engine and various two-cylinder units (inline, V-shaped and boxer versions), all mounted at the rear, plus a plug-in version equipped with four in-wheel electric motors.

The vehicle's design is simple, but in a cool, 'Apple' sort of way, and is heavily influenced by the Volkswagen Up! concept series.

The main question we would like to pose here is whether or not a vehicle of this type and size could have a future in VW's range, especially after the presentation of the forthcoming 3+1 seater Up!. Have your say in the comment section below.

Volkswagen IN Concept: Product Description

Project developed by the interns of Volkswagen Design Brazil, winners of the "Talento Volkswagen 2008" contest. Aimed at developing the professional, creative and entrepreneur skills. Bringing fresh ideas to the company and a new mobility proposal.

We live in a time of changes in man-object relations. People wear not only with clothes, but with everything they consumes, seeing beyond the physical atmosphere of the products to absorb their values and concepts.

The proposal of Volkswagen IN is to align global trends for the development of the automotive industry, thinking of a car for nowadays that aims to minimize the traffic-jam of big cities, applying the concepts of sustainability and customization, creating a compact and versatile car, that fills most of the needs through creative solutions and especial materials.

Bringing the successful concept of the Volkswagen FOX called "Designed Around the Passenger", this project try to went a step forward, creating a 2.5 meters car for two people plus luggage, with the same comfort of the Volkswagen FOX, but with a clever use of each free space inside this, optimizing the relations between one person and the size which a car need to have to transport him.

This micro car takes advantages of the plug-in hybrid Technologies and in-wheels electric engines to provide even more inner space, and moreover this project contemplates the use of a small combustion engine fueled by ethanol, getting closer to the reality of small developing countries.

Innovating in an automotive product is not only to create an attractive shape, but also to rethink the solution for problems caused by this product. Acting effectively on solutions for the society, environment and mobility, considering individual desires of each customer, is the best way for a successful product.

Despite of the age or the needs of each user, this car is the answer for all those who increasingly are concerned with saving time and the environment.

Authors: Kauré Martins, Rogério Okabe & Guilherme Motta

First Video of the 2011 Volvo S60 Sedan on the Road and the.... Desert

It won't be long before we see the all-new Volvo S60 sedan in the flesh as the Swedish firm is planning to launch its Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series competitor at the 2010 Geneva Show in March, but just to keep us on our toes, the company has released an action video of the car on the road and the desert. It will be followed by two more promotional films by mid February.

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Bespoke Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster in Matte Black [with Video]

You'd assume that a supercar like the Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster of which only 50 examples were ever built, is so special and rare that its owner would think more than twice before attempting even the slightest customization. Apparently that didn't apply to the Beverly Hills owner of the No2/50 Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster.

As soon as he took possession of the rare Italian supercar, the owner went ahead and transformed the Raging Bull model according to his taste.

All 50 Murcielago LP650-4 Roadsters were finished in a gray shade accented by orange styling touches, something that the owner didn't like. The supercar was stripped down to the metal and the complete interior was removed in order to apply a matte black paint job with gloss black highlights.

The roadster was also fitted with a set of custom made, 19-inch GFG three-piece forged alloy wheels with a glossy black outer lip, matte black center and orange highlights. The rims are shod in Pirelli P-Zero 245/30/19 front and 355/25/19 rear tires.

Other mods include a one-of-a-kind audio system with Focal Utopia KIT 7 component 3-way speakers that are powered by two Alpine PDX series amplifiers totaling over 1600 watts of power, and an Escort SRX radar detector with the main controller mounted on the center console.

The bespoke Lambo keeps the factory model's 6.5-liter V12 mid-mounted engine with 650HP intact.

Via: Autogespot

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Pininfarina Teases Alfa Romeo Spider Concept Ahead of Geneva Show

In celebration of its own 80th anniversary and Alfa Romeo's 100th birthday, famous Italian design house Pininfarina announced that it will be unveiling a new roadster concept model at this year's Geneva Salon on March 2.

Pininfarina said in a statement that the two seater concept car will blend modern with vintage styling cues from classic Alfa Romeo Spiders of the past. Aside from the teaser sketch seen above, the Italian company did not release any other images or details on the roadster model.

Ciao Bella!!!

Ciao Team!!!!

Greetings from Europe! I’m so sorry that it has taken me this long to write a post (feel free- and even encouraged- to dish out some well deserved swats). It has just been pretty crazy getting settled in and even just figuring out what to write. I promised quite a lot of people that I would not tell where I am, but so much of my experience is very much directly related to Where I am, but I think I’ve thought of some pretty creative ways to get around any hurdles. The first of which is that I can tell you Allll about my exciting and plentiful long weekend/break trips as long as I tell you After I get back to my “home.”

Well let me just give you the high points of my time so far. I LOVE IT. Lol. That’s the gist. I am living with a family and going to school at the “compound” that my school has with the other 20 or so students. I have an unfortunately quite long and tiring commute (that involves walking up the most evil mountain of all time- my ass better look fabulous by the end of this trip!- though I guess really I’m just combating all the amazing and rich food I’m eating, lol- no one has ever cooked as well as my house mom) but its nice to get both experiences. I like my classes so far, which is nice, and I think I have gotten over the jet lag and gotten into a rhythm with internet and communication and such.

I am currently writing this on the train off to my next exciting weekend adventure (every weekend is a 3 day weekend for us). But this means that I can tell you about last week’s trip- FLORENCE!!! :)

So… as an art hi story major I can’t even begin to tell you my love for this beautiful city. I had been to Florence before in the summer, but it was nice to get to be there in low season when there were so few people there. I didn’t have to wait in a single line! But I was freezing my ass off, lol. Since there are no longer pictures allowed in any of the nation museums there (which I think is a good thing personally since people were totally abusing the no flash rule and killing the beautiful art!) I won’t be regaling you with a plethora of photos of the David and my favorite painting The Venus of Urbino, but I will be giving you a more spanko appropriate tour of the city in what I am going to be calling

The Booty Tour of Europe!

This idea was sprung from one of my all time favorite sculptures (I actually am a really big fan of sculpture- a love that started from my obsession with Baroque sculptor (and demi God) Bernini) which is in Florence in the Logia- the Rape of the Sabiens. This is one of the best asses in sculpture in my personal opinion (though I’m about to give you some examples that are far superior) and the second I saw it this time I knew what the plan was. Because see the thing is, if I didn’t work hard to stop myself, it would be all too easy to accidently turn this blog into my personal art history/museum fun fest and so this is my way of making art more accessible to spankos :) and let’s just be honest here- its pretty fucking fun ;).

So to begin, the Rape of the Sabien which is in the Logia in the Piazzo Vecchio outside of the Uffizi and the Palazzo Vecchio. This masterpiece of marble which is done in a style that I would consider to be a cross between Michelangelo and Bernini depicts the famous Greek tragedy and has no single view point. Wonderful booty. Very believable, and of course the entire sculpture is quite feral in nature, which gives this butt an extra dimension of spankability. :) Those artists that depict women well really pay attention to the booty- which really can look quite fantastic in marble.

Here are a couple lesser ones that I snuck photos of inside of the Uffizi- the standing one is a Roman statue (most likely a copy of a Greek original).

So next (oh and btw for some of these I was being sneaky in my photos and will need to look up names later- the art historian in me is hanging my head in shame) is possibly my favorite. This was the other one that I remembered distinctly from my last trip and solely for this amazing bottom. It is in the Academia (where the David is) in this back room that holds a vast collection of plaster casts and some finished marbles. This one is just especially juicy… agreed?

And now, because there is just so much wonderful male booty in sculpture, and because I honestly am an equal opportunity ass employer (not when it comes to spanking, but all of my boyfriends- especially John- have had some FABULOUS asses!) here’s a nice strong man ass ;) lol. Avert your eyes if you feel so inclined, but I am personally a big fan ;)


And this- well this is just a painting in a random room of the Uffizi of a Venus but is it just me or does that bottom look a little flushed? Like maybe she just got a nice good girl spanking? ;) Just my dirty mind? I think not!

Ok, well I hope that you have enjoyed the first stop on the Princess Kelly European Art Booty Express. Other possible stops will be Paris, Rome, Capri, Ireland, Prague, and Brussels. Any places that ya’ll love? Let me know!

Love ya’ll!

Xoxo
Princess Kelley

PS. I NEED A SPANKING!!! And a kiss please

VIDEO: Sticky... Dump Truck Bed Slams Into Pedestrian Bridge in Turkey!

We don't know if this dumpster's truck bed hydraulics were affected by a similar problem to Toyota's sticky accelerators or if the driver simply forgot to check the bed on his vehicle, but either way, the dump truck caused a huge mess in Turkey when it slammed into a pedestrian bridge over the highway.

The accident happened on Monday, January 25 and it was caught on tape by a surveillance camera.

Amazingly, even though there were three people on the bridge at the time of the impact, only one person - you can see him on the left side of the bridge- sustained injuries, fortunately, not life threatening. Hit the jump for the video.

Kudos to Maria for the find!

Toyota Announces Details on Recalled European Models, Says up to 1.8 Million Vehicles May Be Affected by Sticky Accelerator

Less than 24 hours after Toyota Motor Europe announced that it would be investigating potential accelerator pedal issues on its European models, the Japanese automaker released details on the affected vehicles. The recall involves a total of eight models. These are listed below:

-AYGO (Feb 2005 – Aug 2009)
-iQ (Nov 2008 – Nov 2009)
-Yaris (Nov 2005 – Sep 2009)
-Auris (Oct 2006 – 5 Jan 2010)
-Corolla (Oct 2006 – Dec 2009)
-Verso (Feb 2009 – 5 Jan 2010)
-Avensis (Nov 2008 – Dec 2009)
-RAV4 (Nov 2005 – Nov 2009)

The company said that precise number of involved units is still under investigation, but may reach up to a total of 1.8 million vehicles in the Old Continent, adding that no Lexus or other Toyota models are affected by the recall to solve a potential accelerator pedal issue.

"Toyota's policy is to put its customers first, in all circumstances", said Tadashi Arashima, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe.

"We understand that the current situation is creating concerns, and we deeply regret it. We would also like to reassure customers: the potential accelerator pedal issue only occurs in very rare circumstances. The announced action is a preventive measure aimed to guarantee the highest safety standards to all customers."

According to Toyota, there is a chance that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms on the affected models may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position

Toyota said that the issue is caused because the accelerator pedal mechanisms concerned may become worn.

The Japanese automaker added that only a limited number of incidents have been reported in Europe, and that the company is not aware of any accident resulting from this issue.

Earlier this week, Toyota suspended sales of eight vehicles in the U.S. due to the sticky accelerator problem while the firm also added another 1.1 million vehicles to last fall's recall of 4.3 million vehicles in the USA.

VIDEO: New Audi A7 Caught Testing with BMW 7-Series in Norway

A pair of camouflaged prototypes of the upcoming Audi A7 were spotted testing outside the city of Oslo in Norway. The A7s appear to be accompanied by an A5 Sportback, a BMW 7-Series and one more car that we couldn't identify. The A7 is to the next-generation A6 what the A5 Sportback is to the A4 / A5 models; a sexier looking and less practical five-door variant (notice the open hatch in the video) of the A6 with seating for four.

Designed to compete with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLS that will soon enter its second generation, the A7 shares its steel-reinforced aluminium platform and mechanical hardware with the next A6.

The A7 though will arrive first as Audi has already made it official that it will launch the sporty-looking saloon onto the market in the second half of 2010.

Power will come from a variety of gasoline and diesel engines including the firm's supercharged 3.0-liter V6 TFSI petrol, while rumor has it that Audi will expand the range in 2011 with a gasoline-electric hybrid model.

Via: DN TV

What if Citroen Made a C3 Crosser out of the Mitsubishi ASX?

Given the close relationship between the Peugeot Citroen PSA group and Mitsubishi that has already given birth to the Outlander-based Citroen C Crosser and Peugeot 4007 SUVs, we wouldn't be surprised if Theophilus Chin's photoshop proposal for a Citroen C3 Crosser model based on Mitsubishi's 'baby' crossover model, the all-new ASX, becomes a reality in a couple of years.

'ASX' is the name that Mitsubishi chose for the European version of the JDM RVR that will have its world premiere at this year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show in early March.

Via: Theophilus Chin

To the point....

So....in September I said i was coming back to write...but that didn't happen. Real life sucks some times!

But I'm here now with a few new experiences under my belt since then - where do I begin?

Not at the beginning but instead with the most recent...a very pointed tale to tell ;)

Sir has long hinted at wanting to try needles and up until a few months ago i was adamant they weren't for me. Gradually however I started coming around - Sir, has the patience of a saint when he wants to and esp when he knows i will come round to his way of thinking given the right persuasion ;)

We purchased some a month ago and they have been lying there, taunting me in all their pointed ended glory, Sir deliberately delaying their introduction - because he could!.Meanwhile they kept coming up in discussion and I found myself drawn more and more to images of them on fetlife, showing them to Sir and practically talking myself into it. A test one of two a week ago confirmed that I was intrigued.

Then 2 nights ago the scene was set, I lay blindfolded and cuffed awaiting His touch. The smell of rubbing alcohol as he cleaned my skin, it's pungent odor filled my nostrils and started me tingling in anticipation. The tip uncapped near my ear and I heard the pop as the needle was released, holding my breath as I awaited it's entry into my skin. One by one, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly he pushed the needles in, circling my breast. My mind raced, sub space engulfed me, it's dark depths embracing me as i fell ever deeper within it's grasp. Orgasms rolled thru my body as he played my clit like a finely tuned instrument, one hand touching the needles, their sting reminding me of their presence.

My bodies reactions to their removal surprised me as I orgasmed strongly with each removal, needles it seems are definitely a hit with me!

Next morning I surveyed his handiwork, the small network of marks only obvious if you knew what you were looking for but I could see them and they make me smile. Now they have faded and I commented to Sir that I might need some more to replace them, He just smiled.

Friday Fill-Ins

 
1. Wouldn't it be easy if we had just a few more hours in the day .
2. I'm better than ever!
3. I love the taste of chocolate (what did you think I was going to say?;)).
4. Sex in the living room.
5. The first thing we're going to do is kiss.
6. I tend to drip, drip, drip; if you are doing something right!
7. And as for the weekend, I haven't planned a thing.

You know you want to play

VIDEO: New BMW 335is in Detail and in Action at the Estoril Race Track

Here's your chance to get a look at the North America-only BMW 335is Coupe in motion at the media presentation that took place at the Estoril race track in Portugal. If you follow the jump, you'll find two videos, one that includes a walk around the sporty coupe that nests between the 2011 335i and the M3, and the other with some driving impressions from the circuit.

The newest model in the facelifted 3-Series range packs an upgraded, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 320HP and 332 lb-ft of torque (370 lb-ft with overboost) mated to either six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearboxes.

The high-performance 335is Coupe will go on sale in the United States in June at an MSRP of $50,525, or about $7,000 more than the 2011 335i Coupe that's powered by a new single-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six with 300HP.

Via: BMWblog & Bimmerpost

First 2010 Chevy Camaro Convertible Arrives in Middle East

We're still more than a year away from the launch of the convertible version of the new Chevy Camaro, yet a luxury car dealership in Abu Dhabi called 'Princesscar' has put on sale what they describe to be the first drop top example of GM's muscle car to arrive in the Middle East.

However, since the odds of GM having supplied the Middle Eastern dealer with the yet to be revealed in production guise Camaro SS Convertible are less than the probabilities of discovering alien life in our solar system, we'll just assume that this example was built by an independent coachbuilder like NCE or Drop Top Customs. More pics after the jump.

Hat tip to George.L! Link: Princesscar