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Aesthetics and dynamics in a cutting-edge interpretation: the BMW 3 Series Touring impresses with consistently well-conceived design. Clearly recognisable as a member of the BMW 3 Series family, it has its own authentic and convincing personality. From every perspective.

Thanks to its powerful front, the BMW 3 Series Touring stands dynamically on the road, conveying agility even when standing still. The contours run clearly and precisely, creating a three-dimensional impression in an interplay with the convex surfaces. Combined with the headlights, the broad BMW kidney grille forms a single visual unit and can therefore even be recognised from the side.

Extended proportions and short overhangs radiate sporting elegance. The elongated roof line lends the silhouette an air of dynamism and self-assurance. A sloping rear windscreen and large windows also give the passenger compartment a spacious and light appearance. The sill ascends to the tail, thus underling the dynamic wedge shape that transforms fluidly into the [...]

A legacy of victory. Since 1984, NISMO® has been the official in-house racing arm of Nissan. Started by a group of maverick Nissan engineers almost 30 years ago, NISMO® is synonymous with passion, expertise, and the heights of Nissan performance – not to mention decades of racing dominance. The vehicles it creates have one goal in mind: that every time you see a NISMO® badge, you’ll know it’s something extraordinary. The flagship of GT-R.® The flagship of NISMO.®Engineered with brilliance, designed with an undeniable edge, and most importantly, fueled by passion without a redline.

GT-R,® you only need to lift the hood. Only four master craftsmen in the world are allowed to hand-assemble the GT-R®’s engine. They are known as Takumi – a Japanese term used to describe a master craftsman who has perfected his skills over years of painstaking work and dedication. And with over 100 years of combined Takumi experience in building engines, [...]

Certain cars have the ability to change how you feel. It’s an elusive quality – easy to imagine, difficult to measure, even harder to construct. But we believe there is no other way to create a car. So we start with one goal: Bring the driver and the vehicle closer. Sounds simple, but it changes how we imagine the possibilities and engineer smarter solutions. The result is a vehicle that takes you beyond luxury, beyond the machine, straight into the driver’s seat of the extraordinary RLX.

Between people, it’s called chemistry. That intangible, instinctive rapport. Chemistry could also describe the uncanny sense that the RLX was made just for you. Open it up. Step inside. You’ll find it almost finishes your sentences for you.

In the RLX, Acura designers have orchestrated a unique mix of technologies to ensure a quiet, peaceful ride. Active Sound Control generates sound waves that cancel out unwanted engine noise. Acoustic [...]