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Known for inventing whole new range of cars, BMW has taken the maximum risk when it comes to product lines. Some worked in favor like the BMW X1 and X6 while others like the BMW Gran Turismo bombed quite badly. But that doesn’t stop BMW from trying its luck over and over again.

The Bavarian auto giant is all set invent 2 new product lines – BMW X4 and the 4 series Coupe.

It has been a long time since we reported anything on the new S Class. The good chaps at Benzboost have presented us their idea of what the new S Class might look like.

We must say that there is a strong possibility that the new S Class might actually look exactly like this rendering.

The renderings feature a single frame with central air intakes and additional vents on the outer area of the front fascia. The headlamp design is very futuristic with incorporate LED daytime running lights. An additional LED strip below the headlamps makes it look more upmarket.

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The Porsche Macan has captured our fancy since the day it was announced.

Even though Porsche has not officially announced the markets that the Macan will be sold in, our gumption says that the Baby Cayenne is Porsche’s trump card in the race to be India’s most popular luxury SUV. Hence, we have been tracking the Macan since the day it was announced.

The Chevrolet mini SUV, dubbed Enjoy by our friends at CarAndDriver Brazil, has been rendered based on the patent filing leaks and photographs of the test mule that is learning its way around Brazil.

C&D Brazil has presented some details of Chevrolet Enjoy (not to be confused with the Chinese MPV coming from GM India later in 2012) and includes specifications of the Duster and EcoSport for comparison purposes.

In the US, BMW will introduce the 7 Series facelift (LCI) in July and perhaps by the end of 2012, one can expect it to grace the Indian dealerships.

The bigger development is that BMW India has started assembling the 7 Series at its Chennai plant and will be eager to begin selling this model as the new A8 and the upcoming S-Class can leave the 7 Series behind very quickly.

The Maruti Suzuki A-Star (Suzuki Alto to our overseas readers) was given minor upgrades in India earlier this year that saw the introduction of 60:40 split rear seats and beige interior.

Sales of the A-Star has not been impressive and as we explained in a previous article, the numbers have fallen to sub-1,000 units/month levels for two consecutive months.

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AutoBild reports that Porsche is planning a mass market attack on the current reigning champions of the midsize luxury executive sedan segment. The Stuttgart giant is planning a new four-door model that will slot beneath the current Panamera.

Competing against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Jaguar XF and the BMW 5 Series, the new sedan will be out on the market in 2017.

In recent years, Porsche is the only manufacturer which has taken many risks to diversify the brand in different segments of the luxury market. Although Porsche is still known for its epic 911, there are so many Porsches now that have a distinct identity in the market.

If you think that overdose of ‘Q’ range of crossovers from Audi was alarming, wait till you hear what BMW has planned for its ‘X’ range.

BMWblog reports that the Bavarian giant has already started discussing the possibility of a BMW X7 and BMW X8 to counter the incoming Bentley SUV and Lamborghini Urus.

The X7 will be a high end luxury SUV that would sit above the X5 and directly compete with the new Range Rover, Bentley SUV and Lamborghini Urus.