Undisguised BMW M5 pics leaked + blog for us

Struggling to view this? Click here for online version.     Want to blog for us? CAR magazine's new blog went live last week at www.carmagblog.co.za, and we're giving you the opportunity to share your thoughts and be a contributor.     Fiat's new Lounge   No Bahrain GP this year     Trophy drive   Audi climbs in Le Mans honours roll     New nine-speed ZF automatic transmission   Lamborghini gets some help from Porsche           I've always wanted an M5 Mike Fourie writes... [E-mail the author] Although the previous-generation BMW M5 set a new technological benchmark when it arrived in 2005, its high-revving V10 engine and less-than-practical SMG transmission seemed outmoded by the time the model reached the end of its production cycle. These days, super saloons are expected to be user-friendly forced-induction machines that can be equally enjoyed by geriatric grannies and Sebastian Vettel. The F10-generation M5, which will be officially launched at the Frankfurt Show, may not necessarily have the highest power output in its segment when it arrives, but should still be a compelling driving machine nonetheless. We can't wait to drive it, but in the meantime we will feast our eyes on the tantalising images of the production version that was leaked this week. You can also read about BMW's hidden treasures in Hannes' blog on our new blogsite - carmagblog.co.za. There you will also find hordes of other blogs about various motoring-related topics. If you believe you can contribute to this site, we'd love to hear from you. You can send a mail to car@ramsaymedia.co.za. You have just a few more days to get your hands on the June issue of CAR magazine. There's are driving impressions of two Italian supercars, as well as road tests on Suzuki's new Swift, the Toyota Aygo and many more. You will also find all the details on how to win a trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. For more competitions, follow us on twitter and become a Facebook fan.   SsangYong Korando Special Report Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Long term video: Range Rover Sport Real or fake? 1 Series M drifts through walls   The women behind the F1 stars CAR magazine Often when talk turns to the lifestyle of the F1 racing driver, it is hard not to imagine them all being playboys in the mould of James Hunt, the flamboyant British champ so famous for his party lifestyle. After all, it's a life of jet-setting, after-parties, wealth and fame. But it is not always so.   Read more... Taxing cab Juliet McGuire How often do you go to a braai, a friend's house, or a rugby match and have a few beers? Then get into your car and drive home because, well, you are 'just around the corner'?   Read more... Restoring the faith Chris Moerdyk I have owned a total of 72 cars, four of which were Land Rovers and three of which were absolute rubbish. In fact, I completely rebuilt a Defender out of sheer frustration and the overwhelming desire to travel just one single kilometre without something falling off.   Read more... The hardest Button to button Mike Fourie Torrential rain, a dubious overtaking maneuvre and a rare mistake by Sebastian Vettel all contributed to Jenson Button clinching his finest Formula One victory in the Canadian Grand Prix of 2011.   Read more...

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