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BMW Group Canada president and CEO Eduardo Villaverde tells me he’ll authorize what it takes to remain competitive in what can only be described as the ultra-competitive battle between the three big luxury brands: BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. All three ...  

From the late 1990s, BMW has been producing coupe versions of its Z series roadsters, namely the Z3 Coupe and the first generation of the Z4, both of which adopted a "love or loathe it but you cannot ignore it" kind of styling. By replacing the soft-top with a retractable hardtop on the second-generation Z4 roadster, many assumed that the move would mean the end of the coupe model. Today, however, BMW presented a new study for a Z4 Coupe...  

Chris Harris and Drive review BMW’s original super 4-door — the retro classic E28 M5. The first BMW M5 released in 1984 was the fastest production sedan in the world at the time. In 1986, the 3,100-pound, 286-horsepower supercar came assembled by hand from the BMW Motorsport factory in Garching, Germany. It weighed the same [...]Read more at Hypebeast.com  

Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungen are speed limits, and Germany is famous for not having any. Actually, speed limits are everywhere there, as are speed cameras and Polizei to enforce them. There are stretches of the A8 autobahn from Munich to Stuttgart where ...  

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i PremiumIt's immediately clear that you're in a BMW.Three-row crossovers present a dicey challenge for luxury brands, particularly those that have built their name on sporty sedans. Should they prioritize comfort over cachet, or do they stay true to their mission at the expense of practicality? BMW does the best job of any automaker offering crossover practicality while still meeting the brand's promise. The X5 may not be...  

The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este will once again host a spectacular world premiere in 2012 and, in so doing, build on its tradition as a gathering of the industry's leading coachbuilders. The premiere in question will see the time-honoured Milanese ...  

Sorry – but we have to continue to smother you with some BMW news today. Digging up some more information from our friends at Princeton BMW, the BMW X1 is now available to order with deliveries to start early next month. The 2013 BMW X1 ...  

originally introduced as the BMW MegaCity, is an all electric sedan designed for urban areas. It packs a powerful 125 kilowatt (170 hp) electric motor, that offers a 0-60 time of 8 seconds. The motor is already being used in the BMW ActiveE, and is 40 ...  

This is the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, which is either a sleeker, sportier 5 Series saloon or a four-door version of the 6 Series coupe, depending on your point of view.Either way, it shares most of its mechanicals with both, and is BMW’s first stab at competing with the Audi A7 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz CLS.We’ve already driven the diesel-powered 640d version, but this is our first test of the petrol-powered 640i.The petrol engine in...  

The BMW X1 compact sport-utility vehicle is seen in a promotional video from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. The world’s largest maker of luxury vehicles will start production of the X1 today at a new factory in China, part of a 1 billion-euro ($ ...  

Filed under: Classics, Sedan, Performance, Videos, BMW, Luxury The 70s were a definitive decade for music and movies. Fashion and cars, not so much. The 80s corrected one of those oversights, an era of ethereal supercars like the Porsche 959, game-changing exotics like the Ferrari Testarossa, and, best of all, everday cannons that offered mortals a generous portion of lairy thrills, such as Chris Harris' 1986 e28 BMW M5. In 1986, a 3,100...  

The 70s were a definitive decade for music and movies. Fashion and cars, not so much. The 80s corrected one of those oversights, an era of ethereal supercars like the Porsche 959, game-changing exotics like the Ferrari Testarossa, and ...  

The new BMW M6 Convertible is the latest model from the company’s high-performance M Division, and a car that shares a lot of its mechanicals with the M5 super saloon. It should provide stiff competition to other fast, four-seater soft-tops, such as the Jaguar XKR-S, Maserati Grancabrio and Porsche 911 Cabriolet . You could also consider it as a rival to the Mercedes SL63 AMG.Like the M5, the new M6 drop-top has switched from a 5.0-litre V10...  

The very first BMW M6 showed up in 1983, and sported an engine borrowed by the extremely rare BMW M1, the only mid-engined sports car ever produced by the Bavarians. The E24 M6 was produced until 1989 and approximately 5,900 examples were produced, most of ...  

As unmistakably indicated in our video evaluation of both the 2003 BMW M5 as well as the 2010 BMW M5, I have a point for M5s. I've the Mercedes Benz E63 AMG, its closest competition and I will take the BMW M5 over it any day of the week, particularly the ...  

BM w.'s X five kind of started the category and before this SUVs were big and -- don't. Political support activity vehicles has survived by all that mumbo Jumbo loans to open this morning twelve X five X drive 35 -- We've seen everything in the catalyst X ...  

The modern BMW M3 raised some eyebrows when it was introduced with a naturally aspirated V8 engine but BMW purists should be appeased when the next generation of the BMW M3 arrives with an inline 6 cylinder engine – likely featuring forced induction.  

The Mercedes-Benz ML350 and BMW X5 luxury SUVs were also tested against each other, as well as two small hatchbacks, the Subaru Impreza and Kia Soul. Only the CR-V is Recommended by CR. Although the CX-5 scored well enough, it's still too new ...  

German tuner G-Power says its modified BMW is the world's fastest sedan. The last generation BMW M5 (E60 to Bimmer fans) was an impressive machine. It’s 5.0-liter V10 put out 500 horsepower, with a sound reminiscent of Formula 1. Apparently, that is not ...  

A reader of Swedish car magazine, Teknikens Värld, nabbed these spy photos of a beefed up S60 while undergoing tests in Scandinavia. Despite the fact that the car is registered as a T6 AWD with 304 horsepower, the team over at Teknikens Värld claims to have information that there is more than meets the eye to this prototype claiming that it is likely an R model being prepared in cooperation with Volvo's racing partner, Polestar. Read more...  

The new 2012 BMW M6 Convertible is more than the pinnacle of the M Division’s performance lineup, it’s a performance automobile that impress with every feature and design line. Over the course of two days, the new M6 Convertible showcased ...  

The coupe continues BMW's tradition of showing one-off designs at the vintage-car event, which it sponsors.  

Code-named F15, the new X5 will bring sleeker looks, lighter weight, more efficient engines, and more high tech to the luxury SUV brand. Weight reduction, as with other recent BMW models, will likely come through the use of high-tech steel, more aluminum ...  

According to the editors of Kelley Blue Book, some SUVs are Number 1 off road, others are much more fun on the street.  Here are the KBB editors Top 10 picks. 2012 BMW X5 2012 Nissan JUKE 2013 Ford Escape 2012 Land Rover Ranger Rover Evoque 2012 Toyota ...  

We cannot say for sure if the first BMW M5 is also the best of the series, but it was without doubt, if not the finest, one of the greatest sports saloons in its era, which is why one of the few right-hand drive examples made resides in the garage of Chris Harris. In this latest episode of Drive, Harris takes his 1986 M5 out for a spin and explains to us what makes this car so special. You can watch the video right after the break before you...  

BMW M3 purists, rejoice. According to F30Post.com, BMW's North American boss, Ludwig Willisch, has confirmed that the next-generation M3 will be powered by an inline six-cylinder engine. That's right, the V8 is dead and the rumors of a possible ...  

No matter how good the car is, it’s simply not in the same league as the others ... Expect it to come with more aggressive suspension tuning than the S60 T6 R-Design, wearing wider wheels and rubber. If anyone can pull off an M3-fighter from Volvo ...  

Premium Audi overtakes BMWHerald SunAUDI'S Q3 sets out to dethrone the current unchallenged champ of premium small SUVs, BMW's X1. Isaac Bober referees. ---- BMW X1 xDRIVE 20d $54900 Value 4 The X1 matches the Q3 for standard features: climate control, cruise control (with brake ...and more »  

Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Performance, BMW BMW M3 purists, rejoice. According to F30Post.com, BMW's North American boss, Ludwig Willisch, has confirmed that the next-generation M3 will be powered by an inline six-cylinder engine. That's right, the V8 is dead and the rumors of a possible V6 have officially been squashed. To wit, Willisch told F30Post.com that a V6 was under consideration for quite some time, and the original thought was to...  

But that's where the similarities to the traditional trophy truck ended. Since some parts didn't exist, the team had to create them. The motor-mount plate, serpentine belt pulley set, and front spindle assemblies had to be built from scratch. For this the ...  

We’re convinced that the previous generation BMWs (save for probably 3-Series) will stand out as divergent from the developmental flow. That is true in both styling and in powetrains. Last time around the M5 ditched its traditional V-8 power plant for a V-10. A BMW V-10? That was a shocker. Then, the M3 moved to [...]Automoblog.net - A Car Blog for Auto Enthusiasts  

The 3-series is the heart and the backbone of the BMW brand, and the Munich-based manufacturer obviously thinks it should be expanded beyond the current sedan, coupe, convertible, and wagon. In fact, BMW is likely to divide the lineup into the 3-series (sedans) and the 4-series (coupes and convertibles), although we won’t truly believe it [...]  

Considering that the current BMW M3′s 4.0-liter V-8 engine makes 414 horsepower, expect the new model to produce somewhere close to 450 horsepower, all the while decreasing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing fuel economy. Expect to hear more about ...  

After months of speculations and contradictory reports, the saga of the next generation M3 and M4 engine has come to an end. While attending the BMW M6 Convertible and 6 Series Gran Coupe press drive event, we learned that the engine of choice ...  

The next M3 and M4 will also get an electronically controlled differential as used in the M5 and M6. The BMW M3 will debut in 2013, followed a year later by the M4 Coupe.  

"You made a partial lane change back there without signaling. Can I see your license? Is this your car? The tags say you are from New Jersey. You driving it all the way back? What kind of mileage are you getting? Is this a real carbon fiber roof?"  

Now here’s some good news – really good news. BMW has been developing a new front-wheel drive platform and Mercedes-Benz is putting a big emphasis on FWD as part of its growth plan. Instead of doing that, we’ve hoped that these companies would stand out by producing RWD small cars. If you’ve thought the same, [...]Automoblog.net - A Car Blog for Auto Enthusiasts  

Chris Harris and DRIVE deliver once again an exciting review, but this time, instead of driving high-tech cars, Harris goes back in time and drives a classic: BMW E28 M5. The first BMW M5 made its debut at Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1984.  

While it’s long been known that the next M3 would utilize a downsized, forced-induction engine for improved fuel efficiency, persistent rumors have suggested that the BMW would eschew its traditional inline-six cylinder configuration in favor of a ...  

the BMW M3 will get an I-6 – something it hasn’t had since the present-generation model debuted in 2007. Willisch said that while a V-6 was proposed and considered, it was later ruled out in favor of an inline design. With engine shape out of the way ...  

The next BMW M3 (F80/F82 body codes), or M4, will be yet another highly anticipated vehicle to come out of Germany sporting the infamous BMW roundel. According to recent reports, Ludwig Willisch, President of BMW North America, has confirmed to ...  

The 2012 BMW 3 Series is more powerful and more fuel efficient than ever, but there's one glaring issue that almost derails the whole thing: Its start-stop system is unbearably intrusive, according to Cars.com Executive Editor Joe Wiesenfelder. Fortunately, you...  

The 2012 BMW M6 convertible is a puzzling machine. Two conundrums, for example, present themselves immediately upon use of the primary controls. The first is trivial: the presence of a narrow, three-pedal-style brake-pedal pad in a car with no clutch pedal. The second is of infinitely more import to an enthusiast, being that this is [...]  

Designed with performance, convenience and safety, the 2012 BMW X6 is now available at Newbold BMW in O’Fallon, IL. Newbold BMW is pleased to offer the 2012 BMW X6 to all of its customers in the St. Louis area. The 2012 X6 is a unique-looking luxury ...  

According to latest reports coming from UK, BMW is now planning to expand the 1-Series lineup with a sedan variant that will be pitched as successor to the E30-generation 3-series four-door. It also seems like BMW is betting a lot on this new 1 ...  

The BMW Z4 GT3 will be representing the BMW Motorsport colors at this year’s 24 Hours Nurburgring. Expectations will, of course, be very high for the fortieth anniversary of BMW Motorsport. This year too, the Schubert BMW team will be taking their places ...  

The stable of BMW M cars serving as MotoGP’s official vehicles will grow by one more come the middle of this season. The new M6 will join a fleet consisting of the M5, the 1-series M, the X6 M, the M3, the X5 M, the ActiveHybrid X6, and the 535i Touring. Read full story »  

Even if there is ... Kimora Lee Simmons spotted in her Ferrari CaliforniaThe famous American fashion model and former president and creative director for Phat Fashions, Kimora Lee Simmons, has been ... Briatore writing rules for ‘GP1′ series ...  

It's Wednesday, and apparently GM thinks it's a good idea to ditch their Superbowl commercials. A huge traffic jam in Beijing that that looks like a world ending evacuation type thing is taking place, and BMW has confirmed its engine for the 2014 M3 and M  

Since its launch in 1985, the BMW M5 has blended understated good looks, impressive power ... BMW has launched a configurator site for the new M5. Pricing will start at just under $91,000 for a car with no options, but you’re not likely ...  

Filed under: Car Buying, Sedan, Performance, BMW, Luxury With a starting MSRP of $90,695, the 2013 BMW M5 is spendy to begin with. But loading it up with all the trimmings, you'll see a sticker price north of $116,000. And we know this because we just spent a few minutes playing with the M5 configurator, which is now live on the BMW consumer website. While we're not really that shocked by the price, we are kind of confused by the M5's color...  

The German based automaker BMW has recently announced that the M5 F10 model had been officially launched in Singapore. According to the car manufacturer, the BMW M5 F10 has been brought to Singapore through the exclusive authorized dealer Munich Automobiles.  

Attention, dreamers: BMW has powered up its online configurators for the 2013 M5 and M6 coupe. Regardless of whether you have the scratch to afford the $90,795 M5 or the $106,995 M6 coupe, it’s always fun building out a fantasy ride. Read full story »  

Filed under: Car Buying, Sedan, Performance, BMW, Luxury With a starting MSRP of $90,695, the 2013 BMW M5 is spendy to begin with. But loading it up with all the trimmings, you'll see a sticker price north of $116,000. And we know this because we just spent a few minutes playing with the M5 configurator, which is now live on the BMW consumer website. While we're not really that shocked by the price, we are kind of confused by the M5's color...  

BMW M5 F10 crashed in CanadaA BMW M5 F10 from the new generation ... Bentley to enter Dakar Rally with new SUVBentley is planning to enter the 2013 Dakar Rally with a new SUV, in order to promote the upcoming crossover. Even if there is  

Audi led the way with the A5 Sportback, Mercedes will follow suit with its CLA (previewed by the CSC concept at the recent Beijing Motor Show) and now BMW is readying its own compact four-door coupe – the 4 Series Gran Coupe. We’re already familiar ...  

Ford increases engine capacity in India – expects 10 pc sales growthFord Motor Co. Indian division ... has teased the model not too long ago, the new sedan is once again being placed into the spotlights, this ... [PHOTO GALLERY] 2012 Bucharest Motor ...  

Various BMW models can be configured for a new online racing game and PC car community developed jointly by the carmaker and British game developer Eutechnyx. Among the cars that can be configured are the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the BMW 135i, the BMW M3 Coupe, the BMW M5 and the BMW Z4 M Coupe....  

That MIGHT just be enough to get the Lexus GS some sales. In the New York tri-state ... A bit later something similar happens when I beat a BMW M3 out of a deep C-shaped turn. Sure, I've got something to prove. In most circumstances the GS350 with all ...  

From his early submission of pictures, it's pretty clear that 001 is still at the top of his game. One of my favorite shots is the side profile of the dark blue 6-Series Gran Coupe M-Sport. I don't know how 001 does it but that car's paint still looks like ...  

RoadandTrack.com (blog)1990 BMW M3 EvoRoadandTrack.com (blog)Bimmerfest, the massive annual gathering of BMWs, was held this past Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Southern California. The 13th annual event returned to the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, drawing well over 1000 privately owned Bimmers that ranged from ...and more »  

Enthusiast blog BimmerPost reports that BMW North America President Ludwig Willisch ... and later in charge of European sales before a move to the US. The new M3's engine has been the subject of numerous 'insider' reports and intense speculation, with ...  

If you are thirsty for some BMW M5 F10 action, the fans over at the M5Board forums have you more than covered with multiple videos of the 560-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V8 saloon competing against some of the most capable sports cars in the world. In no particular order, we see the F10 M5 challenging a Porsche 997, a Ferrari 458 Italia, a Ferrari 430 Scuderia, a Porsche Panamera Turbo S, an Audi RS6 V10, a Corvette Z06, a G-Power BMW M3...  

Gas price increases and concerns about the environment have made small, fuel efficient cars increasingly popular ... And I even wrote one of the most over used Mini Cooper clichés – “go kart handling”, adding for a bit of originality “only ...  

BMW 118i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control, capacity: 1, 598 cc, output: 125 kW/170 hp at 4,800 rpm, maximum torque: 250 Nm at 1,500 – 4,500 rpm, acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 7.4 seconds, maximum speed: 225 km/h, combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.8 – 5.9 litres/100 kilometres...  

The unit will be mated to the same dual-clutch seven-speed transmission used in the 458 Italia ... move which could affect its desire to land on A-share market before the fourth ... BMW M5 F10 crashed in CanadaA BMW M5 F10 from the new generation has ...  

Audi led the way with the A5 Sportback, Mercedes will follow suit with its CLA (previewed by the CSC concept at the recent Beijing Motor Show) and now BMW is readying its own compact four-door coupe – the 4 Series Gran Coupe. We’re already familiar ...  

The 2012 Lexus RX450h is on sale now, with prices starting from £44,495. The updated RX450h is a rival for the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class and has been refreshed with styling changes, more standard equipment, and a new F-Sport model. Lexus's luxury hybrid SUV gets the company's new 'spindle'-shaped grille, while the rear is updated with redesigned tail lamps. The interior has been revised with a new steering wheel and switchgear design...  

There are few automobiles as curvaceous and pleasing to the eye as the luxurious BMW 6 Series Coupe. This stunning automobile has attracted a faithful following due to its refined manners and sporty ride, but BMW was losing many potential customers ...  

We know this much as fact: the 4.0-liter V-8 used to power the current BMW M3 goes ... as does the exact turbo configuration. BMW followed the same downsizing path on the new M5 sedan, which went from using a 5.0-liter, normally-aspirated V-10 in the ...  

The BMW X5 is a powerful SUV with an emphasis on safety, comfort and luxury, and now available at BMW of Santa Maria on the Central Coast. The 2013 BMW X5 defines an expanding group of big, powerful SUVs that shine for their on-pavement agility and ...  

#drive The BMW M3 GTS has a great engine and amazing chassis dynamics, the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black has a wickedly charismatic V8 and quick-acting autobox. Both are lighter than their downmarket counterparts and sport huge premium price tags. But can they compete with the Porsche GT3 RS 4.0 on road and track? More »  

Fret not; BMW has also launched the build-your-own function for the M6 coupe and convertible as ... are standard on the M6), smartphone integration, and four-zone climate control on top of what is offered on the coupe and will cost buyers a tidy $5500.  

The latest BMW M5, codenamed the F10, has been recently crashed in Germany, on the Autobahn, after its driver has pushed the gas pedal too hard and then tried to avoid an incoming car, losing control of his ride. We have always said here on inautonews.com ...  

Irvine BMW is excited to confirm, having demonstrated that it is the perfect blend of sports sedan-like driving dynamics and SUV utility in markets around the world, the BMW X1 is setting out to conquer the US. -      - The talented Sport Activity Vehi...  

BMW will extend its “is” badging to the 1-series starting this fall, when dealers begin taking deliveries of the 2013 135is coupes and convertibles. Whereas the 335is and Z4 sDrive35is are perhaps halfway between normal models and M cars—sort of M Performance cars before such a thing existed—the 135is is more like a 135i with [...]  

We get it that BMW wants to leave no stone unturned when it comes to serving its customers, but we must admit that introducing M Performance variants of its M brand cars makes about as much sense as buttering both sides of your toast. "Our new BMW M Performance Models are geared toward customers looking for high performance for everyday use," are the words BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer used to describe the M Performance sub-brand. Read more...  

2011 BMW M3 Carbon Edition will be limited to just 111 units, which will be sold at the biggest car market. The sports car features carbon fiber roof, BMW performance front GT splitters, hood inlets and a trunk mounted lip spoiler. Of course, all elements come in carbon fiber. The special edition M3 is finished [...]  

Anybody who’s bought, or is planning to buy, the new F30 3 Series Sedan will be pleased to hear it’s scored top marks in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests. The car was named a “Top Safety Pick”, which continues the company ...  

The head lamp washers have been ditched and so is the tail lamps braking light. On the inside, the steering mounted controls, GPS/Entertainment console, leather trimming, automatic gear box – all of them gone! Not surprisingly, this BMW X1 Beggar’s ...  

2012 bmw 3 series iihs crash testingAutoblog (blog)The latest pair are the 2012 BMW 3 Series sedan and the 2013 Acura RDX. The BMW needs no introduction, as the new F30 chassis has already earned its right to sit alongside previous generations of the well-loved sport sedan, while the RDX is a refreshed ...  

After successful initial testing of the vehicle concept, the decision for a series-production vehicle was quickly made. The BMW i8 Concept is the next step in the evolution of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. The result: The most progressive and innovative sports car of its time. Its innovative plug-in hybrid concept combines the modified electric drive system from the BMW i3 Concept � fitted over its front axle � with a high...  

Filed under: Concept Cars, Performance, SUV, Crossover, Lamborghini Long before Lamborghini unveiled the Urus concept for its new SUV at the Beijing Motor Show last month, we got two chances to preview the show truck: once at the factory in Italy and once at a private preview in New York. The Italian automaker's development chief Maurizio Reggiani wasn't prepared to talk about powertrain options at the time, but in speaking with Automotive...  

DAMASCUS, Md. (MarketWatch) — Notify all of the social media sites! Get ready for a torchlit rally on the town square! BMW has messed around with the legendary 3-series. BMW (DUS:DE:BMW) has put a turbocharged 2-liter, four-cylinder engine in ...  

BMW has recently announced that the 2012 M6 Coupe is the safety car for MotoGP and the model will be introduced at the M Festival at the 24 Hour Nurburgring race this weekend. According to the German based car manufacturer, the 2012 BMW M6 Coupe will lead ...  

Uwe Alzen (DE) had put car number 19 on pole position and, together with Jörg Müller (DE) and Dirk Müller (DE), had opened up a commanding lead in the race. At about 03:00hrs, however, the BMW Team Schubert car pulled into the pits with a ...  

After a brief sabbatical, BMW’s M6 coupe and convertible are back and prepped to reassume their duties as BMW’s two-door M5 alternatives. The M5 and M6 share most of their underpinnings, with the latter delivering more style than the former—as well ...  

The Morgan Aero Coupe is a different sort of Morgan. While most of the firm’s cars are scruff-of-the-neck roadsters with more than a hint of nostalgia, the Aero is a modern supercar (albeit with striking old-school styling) designed for practicality and long-distance touring.What’s the 2012 Morgan Aero Coupe like to drive?The Aero Coupe certainly has supercar performance. Power comes from a BMW-sourced 4.8-litre V8 that produces 372bhp and...  

BMW will extend its “is” badging to the 1-series starting this fall, when dealers begin taking deliveries of the 2013 135is coupes and convertibles. Whereas the 335is and Z4 sDrive35is are perhaps halfway between normal models and M cars—sort of M ...  

If you are looking for the best high quality photos of the new 2012 BMW 6-Series,... then Automobile Magazine has what you are searching for. View detailed 2012 6-Series pictures of the interior and exterior including high resolution up close pics of the ...  

We’re attending the U.S. launch of the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and had the opportunity to spend some time with the four-door coupe on the scenic roads between Santa Barbara and Solvang, California. Without immediately jumping into the ...  

Proving that its business not only caters to the needs of Land Rover and Range Rover owners but also of other makes, Afzal Kahn rolled out a new customizing package for the BMW X5 xDrive30d crossover. On the outside, the UK tuner's upgrades are limited to the chunky 22-inch RSL alloy wheels in a Silver Palladium finish that hide new brake calipers in Liquid Red, the tinted windows and new logos on the tailgate. Read more »Copyright...  

The electric vehicle division of this summer’s Pike’s Peak International Hillclimb is turning out to be one of the most watched and anticipated, with entries such as a full-race spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV and a Nissan Leaf. But those aren’t the only two ...  

SpeedLux2120 BMW X5 Diesel Models Recalled For Defective Electronic Fuel Filter PreheatersSpeedLuxBy Ionut Dragomir on August 31, 2011 The german company, BMW is recalling model year 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d diesel sport utility vehicles in order to replace defective electronic fuel filter preheaters. According to National Highway Traffic Safety ...  

BMW has introduced an all-new 3-Series sedan for 2012. The E90 3-Series coupe and convertible models, which just received the refresher in 2011, will continue as-is until moving into sixth-generation F30 form in 2013. The 2012 BMW 3-Series sedan features more room, less weight, and new engines. The 328i and BMW 335i numerical nomenclature will be retained, but will make less sense with the new 328i engine. In addition, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3...  

When it comes to making getting around easier, trust the folks at BMW to come up with exceptionally feasible ways! The i8 Concept Spyder unveiled at Auto China in Beijing recently did grab quite the attention. What caught our eye however was a pair of stand-on scooters packed in the back of the car under a glass panel. Powered by electricity, these scooters enable you to quickly get to your destination, just in case your i8 Spyder gets stuck...  

Woodcliff Lake, NJ May 21, 2012; The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today named the all-new 2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan a “Top Safety Pick”, continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to offering class-leading safety with each new model.  

We can finally confirm that the next generation M3 (F80 / F82) will be powered by an inline 6 cylinder engine. We spoke to the President of BMW North America, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, at a current BMW event and he has officially confirmed that the next ...  

Generally, BMW doesn’t get it wrong. But once in a while there’s a blip and the company comes out with something just a bit naff. The last duffer was the 5 Series Gran Turismo, a car that is beautifully made, drives well but is rather pointless.  

it’s been a while since Mercedes-Benz has had a truly class-leading product in this category, with the likes of the BMW X5, the Range Rover and the Porsche Cayenne stealing a march over the older ML. The new car, therefore, needs to get back in the game ...  

BMW North America releases to dealers the ordering guide and pricing for the 2012 BMW M6 Convertible and 2013 BMW M6 Coupe. The 2012 BMW M6 Convertible will be the first of the three new M to arrive in US BMW Center showrooms. The M6 Convertible ...  

Filed under: Concept Cars, Performance, SUV, Crossover, Lamborghini Long before Lamborghini unveiled the Urus concept for its new SUV at the Beijing Motor Show last month, we got two chances to preview the show truck: once at the factory in Italy and once at a private preview in New York. The Italian automaker's development chief Maurizio Reggiani wasn't prepared to talk about powertrain options at the time, but in speaking with Automotive...  

The 2012 BMW M5 is just going on sale now and will have the M6 coupe and convertible following shortly. What better way to celebrate the availability of the latest trio of M cars than by building ... get ready to empty your bank accounts: a fully loaded ...  

Last year, a BMW i8 plug-in hybrid was featured in the Tom Cruise-starring Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. This year, another BMW electric-drive vehicle is looking to make a star performance, and without the editing or tricky camera angles.  

The German based automaker BMW is planning to release the new generation of the M3 with a 429HP V6 engine. After the BMW 3-Series F30 ... naming it the Estatura ... Oil prices up as US senate approves tougher Iran sanctionsThe United States Senate approved ...  

Jonathan Yarkony samples the Sport flavour of the new 3 Series with the controversial turbo-four-cylinder engine. Continue reading →Test Drive: 2012 BMW 328i Sport is a post from: Autos.ca  

When the 2013 BMW X1 arrives in US dealerships this fall, it will be available in three trimlines � sDrive 28i, xDrive 28i and the xDrive 35i � with a pair of turbocharged engines providing the thrust across the model lineup. The BMW X1 sDrive 28i and xDrive 28i are powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine featuring BMW�s TwinPower Turbo design, using a twin scroll turbocharger and direct injection to make 240 horsepower.The difference between the...  

Now we’ve got even better news: you can put down your notepads and number two pencils, and build your own M5 online, using BMW's M5 configurator. The U.S. base price of the 2013 M5 starts at $90,795, including a destination charge of $895.  Since the M5 ...  

In race trim, it’s estimated that the car will send around 700 horsepower to the rear wheels, which is approximately 300 more horsepower than seen in the video above. It’s probably a good thing that the entire course is paved now, since 700 horsepower ...  

Starting with July production, several changes will occur within the 3 Series family. The 3 Series Sedan model line will expand starting with July production with the addition of the highly anticipated xDrive variants for the 328i and 335i as ...  

The BMW X1 will have several engine options, but BMW hasn�t said which variations will come to the United States. If the X1 gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged option, it will be a rare item for BMW because the base 1-Series and the base X3 have a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine.Where does this engine slot the X1 in relation to BMW�s lineup and the competition? The X3, BMW�s smallest SUV, has a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produces...  

The new 2013 BMW M6 Coupe was spotted once again on U.S. soil. This time, the F13 M6 Coupe in Sakhir Orange goes around the race track. This F13 M6 Coupe has the optional 16-inch 6-piston caliper M Carbon Ceramic Brakes. Compared to the previous ...  

Union Park BMW in Wilmington, DE is proud to announce the arrival of the 2013 BMW X5 at their Wilmington dealership. Union Park BMW is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2013 BMW X5. The 2013 X5 is a powerful midsize SUV that combines available seven ...  

Vehicle: 2012 BMW 320i with Lighting Pkg, Premium Pkg and 6-speed Steptronic Price as tested: CDN$44120 Differing from previous entry-level 3-Series, F30 320i finally has some features deserving a luxury badge. Auto climate control and 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat come standard as expense to stiff competitions. That’s despite the …  

In a video made by Chris Harris of Autoblog, he showed the C63 AMG Black Series being lined up against the BMW M3 GTS and Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and although it didn’t win against the Porsche, the previous clip did show that the C63 is one mean machine.  

The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is BMW’s first ever ‘four-door coupe’ – a sleek saloon in the same mould as the Audi A7 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz CLS. We wouldn’t be at all surprised if the Gran Coupe also appeals to those in the market for a Porsche Panamera, because it’s difficult not to be bowled over by the sheer quality of the Gran Coupe’s stylish, sophisticated cabin and the elegance of its sleek, flowing lines. It’s easy to ignore the...  

“THE CHASE” – BMW M3 vs. BMW S 1000 RR featuring Akrapovic The question of who would triumph in a special race between a BMW M3 and the BMW S 1000 RR Superbike is not new. But with a bold new movie, BMW has finally settled the score. The Chase is the story of what [...]  

According to the car manufacturer, the new generation of the BMW 3-Series will be launched in Australia in three versions, the 320d, the 328i and the 335i. BMW says that the entry-level 320d has a starting price of 60.900 AUD, coming with the 2.0 liter ...  

Again, there are no changes to its 414bhp V8.  It’s a similar package to the limited edition BMW M3 Frozen Silver edition, which cost £58,720. The BMW M3 Performance Edition costs £74,080, which is £19K more than the standard BMW M3 Coupe.  

BMW is introducing two new special-edition M cars in the U.K. based off of the M3 coupe and M5 sedan, and it has given them both the same head-scratching name: M Performance edition. Yup, allow us to present the M3 and M5 M Performance editions. Read full story »  

BMW’s four-door answer to the Mercedes-Benz CLS and the Audi A7 is here, wrapped in stretched 6-series coupe sheetmetal. Like the 6er coupe, it is mechanically very similar to the 5-series—following the pattern of the A7 and CLS, which are re-bodied versions of the Audi A6 and the Benz E-class. (more…)  

New BMW X5 5S 3.OD auto by A. Kahn DesigngirlracerOne must not also forget that the new BMW X5 5S 3.OD auto by A. Kahn Design is not only a powerful 'machine' – it is practical, luxurious and makes a formidable family car. You cannot really comprehend or understand the feel of this irresistible ...  

It’s been thirteen years since BMW delved into the SUV market without so much as a peek back at a past lineup that focused primarily only on luxury coupes and sedans. The arrival of the BMW X1 to the US coincides with an update that includes exterior and interior refinements as well as a host [...]Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com  

Dörr Motorsport achieved the seventh class victory in the history of the team from Frankfurt after entering the BMW Z4 M Coupé in the 40th run of the classic endurance race in the Eifel, Germany. Winning the third place in its class, the Seat Leon ...  

I obsess over a lot of things, some that are worthy of obsession and some that are not. I am of the opinion that the proper approach to take when reviewing an all-new BMW 3-series is worth a little obsessing -- after all, this is one of the icons of the automotive market, a car that is seemingly made of equal parts sheetmetal and legend. So what's the right approach to take? Fawning admiration? A hard-nose attempt to burst the 3-series...  

The most potent member of the C-Class Coupe family, the C63 AMG Black Series Edition, is the star of a new online video from Mercedes-Benz USA titled, for obvious reasons, the "Dark Side". The short black and white spot shows the 510-horsepower (517PS) two-door model forcefully sliding around corners and at times, grunting its big 6.2-liter V8 powerplant (though not as near as much as we would have liked). Read more »Copyright © Carscoop...  

Prices for the 2012 BMW X1 have been revealed and some versions are cheaper than before.The face-lifted BMW X1 was revealed at the 2012 New York motor show and has a range of upgrades to keep it fresh against rivals such as the Audi Q3 and Mazda CX-5.Cosmetic changes for the 2012 X1 include updates for the front grille, bumpers, headlights, side sills and door mirrors (which now have indicator repeaters). The interior has been refreshed, too...  

Torque NewsNext generation BMW Z4 to be sportier more agileTorque NewsBy Denis Flierl on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 06:29 for Torque News The updated BMW Z4 is due out around 2015 and will be a more dynamic sports car than the current two-door roadster. When you think of the best driver's cars in the world, the BMW Z4 certainly ...2013 BMW Z4 with Black and Silver TopBMW BLOG (blog)all 2 news articles »  

Following the tradition of the new 1M or M5, the BMW M6 MotoGP Safety Car will take over as the official safety car for the bike championship. Last year at the Nurburgring’s M Festival BMW showcased the 1M MotoGP, along with the F10 M5 Ring ...  

None are bad choices, and I like them all. It's a matter of priorities:- balance = BMW - comfort/hooning = MB - speed = Porsche. I've owened cars from all of them over the years, and I love BMW's balance, Merc's motor, and Porsche's speed. There is no wrong answer. It's like arguing blonde, brunette or redhead... maximum_sarge  

Soon, you’ll be able to add one more thing to Boris Said’s extensive racing resume: Pikes Peak Hill Climb veteran. Said will compete behind the wheel of a BMW M3 in this year’s event, but it isn’t just another race-prepped BMW that the NASCAR driver will be piloting.  

At first, Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller said that the company would be interested in a smaller and cheaper roadster model than the Boxster during an interview at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. A few months later, speaking to German business publication Wirtschaftswoche in January of 2012, he downplayed the possibility of an entry-level roadster but he did not rule it out completely either. Read more »Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All...  

1 series M Coupe and X6 M Crossover which till date were used as safety cars now have a new contender. BMW have brought out a new M6 coupe that will be used as the new safety car at the coming weekend's events at Nurburgring. Ever since 2006 ...  

BMW Australia has announced pricing for the X5 M50d and X6 M50d, the new top-shelf diesel models in both lines. Driven by a new triple-turbo engine, the new models mark the arrival of BMW's new M Performance range in Australia. For the X6, a subtle refresh ...  

As we've noted plenty of interest in the BMW forums and blogosphere, we're here to share with you the hottest information about the X1 to hit the 'net yet. Thanks to our friends at Bimmerpost, we're happy to bring you the ORDER and PRICING guide for the ...  

Altfried Heger came in second - both driving a BMW M3. In 1987, the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) also went to the new BMW M3, with Eric van de Poele behind the wheel. Moreover, the most sporty 3 Series car was also winning competitions off the race track.  

New 2013 BMW models, the X3, X5 and X6, are now available at Apple BMW of York in York, PA. Apple BMW of York is pleased to announce the arrival new 2013 BMW models. The 2013 BMW X3, X5 and X6 have debuted and are available for lease or purchase.  

#themorningshift This is the Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parcel it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important? More »  

Afzal Kahn’s latest release features the new BMW X5 5S 3.OD by A. Kahn Design, the first BMW the UK tuner took into its workshop. The tuner fitted a large numnber of parts on the SUV. The exterior package features new front and rear bumpers ...  

2012 BMW 328i - The Ultimate Sitting Machine?The Ultimate Sitting Machine?The BMW 328i has spent three months with us, and by this point we've already driven it across the country, sent it to a racetrack, and made a fair number of trips to the grocery store. In other words, we've already spent hours behind the steering wheel, in the leather seats, pressing buttons and shifting gears. After driving just over 10,000 miles, our editors have...  

Nowhere is it written that muscle cars must be ancient relics, stuffed full of carburetor-fed, hydrocarbon-belching V-8 engine and fitted with the kind of primitive suspensions usually found on farm wagons. There are plenty of muscle cars ...  

The original E92 M3 boasts 420hp from its powerful naturally aspirated 4.0 liter V8 engine. The GTS version is boosted to 450 hp, which makes 112.5hp per liter displacement. The power-to-weight ratio is also improved, by lowering the gross weight of M3, now the figure is 3.4 kg per hp. Almost perfect for a racing [...]  

After seeing some official images and videos from the new BMW 3-Series presentation on Friday, the most expected version of the D-segment sedan, the M3, has been rendered, and even if we don’t exactly know anything about the vehicle, the images in the ...  

Filed under: Convertible, BMW, Luxury The next-generation BMW Z4 roadster is slated to arrive in 2015, and according to new reports, it's going to be a more dynamic machine. Well, slightly more dynamic, since the Z4 will still need to squeeze into the triangulated space between better driving chops and not looking too different than the current car. Buyers may want a better driver's car, but they also want a timeless design that will still...  

#lolcars Obviously this BMW X5 is a product of Germany but if you can look beyond that fact and ignore the lack of Soviet Era design you'll see a vehicle that is in its own way truly Russian. More »  

Turner Motorsport: Four Top-10 finishes at Grand Prix of Miami weekend; No. 96 Turner M3 is best finishing BMW in CTSCC race #94 Turner Motorsport BMW M3: Bill Auberlen, Paul Dalla Lana, Billy JohnsonPhoto by: Luis Betancourt Amesbury, Mass. – May 2nd, 2012 ---Narrowly missing their first podium finish of the season, Turner Motorsport raced all four of the team's BMWs to top-10 finishes in Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge and Rolex...  

With most of Europe free from the grasp of winter, we have a new batch of spy photos of the 2014 BMW i8 sport hybrid coupe ... along with a spy video showing the car in action. Though the sweeping expanses of structural glass have gone, as they must ...  

The facelifted BMW X1 will go on sale in Britain this July priced from £24,660 for the X1 sDrive18d. The Bavarian company's Audi Q3 rival features minor exterior styling tweaks combined with a subtlety-refined cabin, a new flagship diesel model and two new trims, Sport and xLine. Proving the popularity of oil-burners in the UK, the X1 will be offered exclusively with diesel engines topped by the new X1 xDrive25d, which is only available in...  

Londt confirmed that it was the same BMW X5 with registration number XDF 805 GP which Mmemezi crashed. The same vehicle was initially used by Qedani Mahlangu while still MEC for Local Government. When the departments of local government and housing merged ...  

2013 BMW X5 - Dallas TX This vehicle represents similar vehicles available at BMW of Dallas (AutoNation). Contact BMW of Dallas (AutoNation) at , http://www.BMWofDallas.com, or http://www.cars.com/go/search/search.jsp?aff=national&tracktype=usedcc&dlid=25758&searchType=26 for availability of specific vehicles. http://www.BMWofDallas.com Phone: Year: 2013 Make: BMW Model: X5 Trim: xDrive35i Sport Activity Engine: 3.0 liter inline 6 cylinder...  

A new MotoGP Safety Car is heading to the Nurburgring’s M-Festival starting this weekend. Following the 1M and M5, there is a new BMW M6 MotoGP Safety Car for next year’s bike championship. Like the F10M M5 last year, the new 2013 F12M M6 ...  

MotorwardKahn Design Refines BMW X5MotorwardThis BMW X5 benefits from one of those packages. At first glance it looks pretty much stock, but look deeper and you notice the mesh grille, side steps and of course, Kahn Design RSL wheels. The program is more thorough inside the cabin.Official: BMW X5 5S 3.OD by A. Kahn DesignGTspiritBMW X5 xDrive30d Subtly Modded by Afzal KahnCarscoop (blog)all 3 news articles »  

ensuring that desire remains an integral element of the next generation of cars. The BMW i8 Concept Spyder is the third vehicle to debut under the BMW i name, alongside the original BMW i8 and smaller BMW i3. The open-topped two-seater combines supercar ...  

In the past, iHelicopters has launched numerous remote-controlled devices and toys' including the Angry Birds RC helicopter and now the inventive tech manufacturer has unveiled its latest addition of remote-controlled goodies in the form of BMW ...  

The two models are so far unconfirmed for our shores, although CarAdvice understands BMW Australia is investigating whether it can source the special edition parts for local customers. BMW will launch the M Performance range in Australia in June when it ...  

Bloomberg's John Dawson reviews the new BMW Mini Cooper S Coupe on Hong Kong's roads. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG has projected sales this year to rise by at least 10 percent in China and by a "high single-digit" rate in North America ...  

Kahn Touches BMW X5autoevolutionWe've recently paid a visit to British tuner Kahn and while we were there, we saw Afzal Kahn, the company's founder, drive a lightly-modded BMW X5 that we hadn't heard about before. Well, not Kahn is releasing the full details and photos of the ...and more »  

Will BMW ever build a new supercar? One of the most popular questions we have seen in the past few years and yet, no answer to this date. Sure, there were and will be plenty of rumors around a future M Supercar, either labelled M1 or M8, or even ...  

A mix between coupe and SUV, the 2011 BMW X6 M has unprecedented power wrapped in a premium, luxurious and groundbreaking exterior. Rivaling the Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes-Benz-M Class, the all-wheel-drive (xDrive) 2011 BMW X6 M sits atop standard 20-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tires. Available features include quad-zone climate control with settings for each front and rear passenger and heated front and rear seats.For 2011, the BMW X6 M...  

Audi is the new sponsor of Chelsea Football ClubAudi has confirmed that it is to become the official car partner of Chelsea Football club for the next three years. FA Cup ... Chinese economy slows down: vehicle inventory up, home prices downChinese dealers ...  

While the BMW i8 will be getting sports car fans hot under the collar, the all-electric BMW i3 may be the most significant, and it's this car that BMW is previewing with a new app, as seen on the BMW i Facebook page.The application-based integration of mobile devices in the context of BMW ConnectedDrive in the BMW i3 will go well beyond what we know now: Charging, thermal preconditioning, locking and unlocking the car - you will be able to...  

How do you say poverty specification, i.e. the lowest possible specification of a car in Chinese? Well you call it 乞丐版 (Qi Gai Ban) which translates into beggar edition. The X1 already weighs in at under 300,000RMB for the base model in rear wheel drive model only, the 2.0T jumps in at 360,000RMB but all [...]  

The model, which debuted at the 2012 Bimmerfest in Pasadena, California, features a new body kit consisting of a new carbon fiber front lip, rear boot lid, rear wing and a new rear diffuser. Much of the visual modifications were kept to a ...  

Like all new BMWs, the latest 328i is not exactly all new. Such is the planning in Munich that the 3 Series shares parts with other family members, both lesser and greater. The front suspension, the front bulkhead, the central floorpan, the electrical systems, the iDrive switchgear and even the transmission tunnel are carried over from the latest iteration of the 1 Series. The automatic transmission is already used in several other BMW models...  

The BMW 335i seems portly -- the scales show 3586 pounds and a front/rear distribution of 51/49 percent -- but that weight actually matches that of the last BMW 335i coupe we tested. Versus the four-cylinder 328i, it carries 100 extra pounds. Where do you think that weight comes from? A hundred points if you guessed the front axle. The added weight is noticeable after back-to-back drives with the 328i, but equally noticeable is the extra...  

Give the 1 Series M a final wave goodbye and scroll down ... Both models are equipped with BMW's award winning TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine (N55) featuring Valvetronic throttle-less intake technology, direct injection and a single ...  

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Etc., Europe, Videos, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury Mercedes-Benz has rolled out a new video for its vicious C63 AMG Black Series. The 510-horsepower machine spends a little time frolicking through an industrial complex before taking to an open stretch of track for a little more fun. The entire clip is appropriately shot in black and white and set to the riotous tones of the hefty 6.2-liter V8 banging off the limiter...  

The German based automaker BMW has announced that its new generation of the 3-Series sedan will be officially presented this month but rumors say that the Coupe (F32) and the Convertible (F44) will arrive as the 4-Series and the two versions will look ...  

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Performance, Videos, BMW, Luxury Ah yes, the Nürburgring. Where else would you expect to find the forthcoming BMW M6 Gran Coupe? Well, other than on the BMW stand the Paris Motor Show in September or Cobo Hall next January. While we've already seen spy photos of the big 560-plus-horsepower sedan, 6post.com has snagged footage of the M6 Gran Coupe squealing tires and clipping apexes with some of its siblings on...  

BMW Australia has boosted its X3 line-up, substituting the old naturally aspirated six-cylinder petrol engine  in the BMW X3 xDrive28i for a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit. As we reported back in February, the four-cylinder replaces the ...  

BMW of North America will debut the only BMW M6 coupe in the country as well as the new M6 Convertible and a 6 Series Gran Coupe at Bimmerfest in Pasadena, CA on May 19th 2012. Enthusiasts, fans and show goers will have...  

BMW's six-cylinder X3 xDrive28i is dead, long live the X3 xDrive28i four-cylinder. Replacing the 3.0 litre engine of the xDrive28i in the current X3 SUV, the arrival of the four-cylinder update follows its local debut in the Z4 roadster, along with the 3 ...  

A Ferrari F430 supercar has recently caught fire for no obvious reason ... 2014 BMW M3 and M4 coming with inline 6 turbo engineThe German based automaker BMW has recently announced that the next generation of the BMW M3 and M4 will be powered by an ...  

The 'M' – for Motorsport – identifies the vehicle as a high-performance model of a particular series (e.g. M3, M5 ... sole importer of BMW and Mini in Egypt, with monopoly rights for import, assembly, distribution, sales and after-sales ...  

If you are into the whole remote control car racing game, we have a little video of iHelicopters iPhone remote controlled BMW and Audi RC cars in action for your viewing consideration below, so don;t forget to head on down and mash that play button to ...  

The 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe gets captured on camera. Courtesy of MotorAuthority we have the first video of the upcoming four-door M6 built atop the next year release of the 6 Series Gran Coupe, a four-dour coupe vehicle that will come to market ...  

While the BMW i8 will be getting sports car fans hot under the collar, the all-electric BMW i3 may be the most significant, and it's this car that BMW is previewing with a new app, as seen on the BMW i Facebook page.The application-based integration of mobile devices in the context of BMW Connected Drive in the BMW i3 will go well beyond what we know now: Charging, thermal preconditioning, locking and unlocking the car - you will be able to...  

A new rendering of the upcoming BMW 4 Series Coupe surfaces courtesy of Auto Motor Und Sport. When it goes on sale next year, for the first time, BMW has split the 3 Series family into two distinct badges. The new 4 Series Coupe will allow BMW ...  

That's right, we power-hungry Americans will get an exclusive version of the X1 powered by the N55 twin-scroll, single-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine found in the X3, 3-Series, and many other BMW vehicles. In the X1, it should prove quite ...  

Here are a few of our favorite M cars from the past 40 years. BMW E30 M3 – This car hardly needs any introduction, as its name is practically legendary among enthusiasts. The original M3 was a homologation special built to qualify the model for Group-A ...  

The next choice of course is BMW. The concept of an X7 is not new at BMW , both were virtually conceived under the previous E53 X5 and current E70 as potential ideas incorporating the original BMW vision for the Range Rover – unsurpassed ...  

  Rastatt, Germany is, by most accounts, a place you wouldn�t be able to point on a map even if you�re life depended on it, but that doesn�t mean the town is a mere afterthought. On the contrary, it�s the home of German tuner ATT-TEC, a tuning company that specializes in wicked programs for BMWs  

Independent Online (blog)First Drive: BMW 640d Gran CoupéThe IndependentAccording to BMW the answer is not, as you might suppose, a 6-Series saloon but a four-door coupé – or Gran Coupé to give it the name under which it will go on sale in June. The idea of a four-door coupé isn't a new one. Mercedes didn't really invent ...BMW X6 and X6 M Get Schmidt Revolution Rhino WheelsautoevolutionBMW to take on Mercedes with six seater Gran CoupeMirror...  

Shelly BMW is excited to confirm, having demonstrated that it is the perfect blend of sports sedan-like driving dynamics and SUV utility in markets around the world, the BMW X1 is setting out to conquer the US. The talented Sport Activity Vehicle of the ...  

For the 135is, the engine has been tuned to increase peak horsepower to 320 hp (+20 hp increase) and 317 lb-ft of torque (+17 lb.ft) while maintaining the same emissions level and MPG ratings of the 135i. A Performance exhaust system ...  

Those unfortunate circumstances seem to have changed enough, as BMW will now be showing off the X1 at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. Bringing it to a major U.S. show means one thing: the X1 will hit U.S. dealers as a 2013 model near the end of this year.Here is some  2012 BMW X1 Interior Photo GalleryCredit Photo : Cnet  

FOR those people seeking to buy a SUV but who prefer less bulk and mass than a BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz ML, the BMW X3 seems to be the perfect choice. The X3 is similar to its bigger X5 brother in that it offers car-like manners, great performance and all ...  

Two of Europe's hottest newcomers are the BMW X1 and Range Rover Evoque. Both products represent a blossoming new entry-level premium segment, luxury compact sport-utility vehicles. With the demand for a higher ride height, a roomy cabin that can provide ...  

Following the revamped 3 Series sedan, the wagon -or Touring, as it's properly called - starts in Europe with 328i, 320d and 330d models, all of which will have BMW's TwinPower turbo technology on petrol and diesel engines alike. Echoing the sedan engines ...  

BMW's i-series is the automaker's attempt at combining performance and efficiency. Two hybrid vehicles - the compact BMW i3 and the sporty i8 - have been teased in the run-up to the New York International Auto Show next week. Essentially, this would mean a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline engine producing 220 HP and 200 foot-pounds of torque. When combined with electric motors the car has 349 HP on tap in coupe form.BMW i8 latest...  

It comes in both manual and 7-speed DCT transmission. The E60 M5, introduced in 2005, was powered by a V10 naturally-aspirated petrol engine. The 4,999 cc V10 S85 engine was redlining at 8250 rpm, and developing a peak output of 500 horsepower ...  

The 2012 BMW 335i sport sedan holds the line against the weight gain that detracted from some of the automaker's recent vehicles. At $54,850 for the loaded car I tested, the 335i's price tag is awful hefty, though. The 2012 3-series sedan is all ...  

Click to view GalleryActually, the Gran Coupe isn't quite a direct CLS competitor. It's bigger, and the V-8 model will be more expensive than the base CLS550. Couple the large, 6 Series-like footprint with a low roof, and it has a commanding, graceful presence.  

As a sixth generation, 2014 BMW M3 style does tend to clean the lines on the E90, the next M3 series will likely be treated equally when it finally reaches our shores in 2014. Although there will be a lot of M3 news to come, if the final product turns out much like the picture, we should not be surprised. Let us wait for the presence of the 2014 BMW M3.2014 BMW M3 � For several weeks, the BMW M3 for the year 2014 has been leaked in cyberspace...  

Ah yes, the Nürburgring. Where else would you expect to find the forthcoming BMW M6 Gran Coupe? Well, other than on the BMW stand the Paris Motor Show in September or Cobo Hall next January. While we've already seen spy photos of the big 560 ...  

INAUTONEWSMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is a sure classicSan Francisco ChronicleThe new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMGs might be considered a modern reinterpretation of the original 300SLs. They are gorgeous cars with phenomenal performance capabilities For the 2012 model year, a Roadster joins the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupe, paying homage to ...Mercedes-Benz Has A Dark Side, Too: VideoMotor AuthorityThe Mercedes-Benz SL63 Has Multiple Personality...  

Our latest photo of the day includes three awesome DTM cars; the Audi A5, BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C Coupé. The Audi A5 DTM made its debut as successor to the successful A4 who served for many years. The A5 DTM comes with rear-wheel drive and a ...  

It turns out BMW’s new M Performance range of accessories isn’t just for the automaker’s regular fleet. BMW in the UK is releasing two new vehicles, which it has labeled M Performance cars, and these are based on the already potent M3 and M5 models.  

German magazine Autobild renders the next generation 2014 BMW X5. Built under the platform code F15, the new BMW X5 will feature more flowing character lines and sculpted surfaces that will broaden the design of the X family. At the front end ...  

Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Editions is seen in a new online video from Mercedes Benz USA titled Dark Side. The vehicle in question is a 510 hp, 620 Nm torque two door model with a 6.2 liter V8 engine. It transmits power to its rear ...