X1 crossover is a hit, even before BMW puts the compact 1-Series into production

You know you’re doing well with your marketing when demand for a crossover of a car that hasn’t been produced yet is gaining steam.
That’s the scenario BMW finds itself in when the BMW X1, which will be released in introduced in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, is now scheduled to have a US version to be released in 2011.
It’s a good place to be in for the guys at BMW, considering the way the ongoing economic crisis has slowed own auto sales all over the world. Before it was officially released by BMW, photos of the X1 were already being circulated in the Internet where it has received a string of positive reviews from auto aficionados everywhere.

2010 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 Priced

The big news for Audi’s slinky A5 coupe is the addition of the 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder engine as an option for 2010. Other changes for the 2010 A4 and A5 include available LED taillights and Audi’s third-generation Multi-Media Interface (MMI) system. While the 3.2-liter V-6 remains the sole engine option for the Q5, a new Luxury package adds 20-inch S-line wheels and coddles drivers in ventilated seats wrapped in premium Milano leather.
With pricing similar to 2009 models, the 2010 A4 2.0T FWD sedan will start at $32,275 with a CVT; add $900 for Quattro all-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual.
A base 2010 A5 2.0T Quattro coupe with a manual transmission will be priced at $36,825 ($4,700 cheaper than a 2009 model with the 6-speed/V-6 combo). The top-of-the-line Prestige A5 2.0T with an automatic will cost $46,325. Add $1200 to any trim for an automatic transmission.
The 2010 Q5 3.2 FSI starts at $38,175, a $150 increase from 2009.
While no pricing has been released yet for the 2010 S4, the supercharged sedan will go on sale in August.