With the introduction of the F20-like 1 Series three door, BMW have been much more liberal with the details on the hotter M135i version. Things seem to be pretty straight forward. Ever since the concept tag expired and the first details showed up, surprises disappeared. What has also disappeared is a major concern that had [...]
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BMW launches 2013 135is coupe and convertible
Autoblog BMW15 May 2012 | 12:58 pmFiled under: Convertible, Coupe, Performance, BMW Let's get one thing straight: We'll never complain about a new BMW 1 Series performance model, and on paper, this new-for-2013 135is sure seems like a total hoot. But you have to understand, we're still mourning the loss of the 1 Series M Coupe, a one-year model that we absolutely fell in love with when it debuted last year. To quote BMW, the 135is is the "top performance model 1 Series for 2013," and awesome as it may be, it just makes the 1M's death seem all the more permanent. Le sigh. Still, there's plenty to be excited about with this new… -
All-New BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon
BMW News Feed14 May 2012 | 2:17 pmThe favorite wagon of enthusiasts will again be available in the US Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 12, 2012 6:00pm EDT…BMW today released the first images and information on the next generation BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon and announced that, as with the two previous generations, this model will be offered in the US. Unlike anything else on the market, the all-new 3 Series Sports Wagon will again offer the flexibility and utility one would expect from a premium wagon combined with the driving dynamics of the quintessential sport sedan, the BMW 3 Series. The new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon will… -
2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan Production Changes
BMW BLOG15 May 2012 | 7:46 pmStarting 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 well as the launch of the ActiveHybrid 3. The 328i xDrive and 335i xDrive models will be equipped with the same powerful and fuel efficient engines as the 328i and 335i models. The vehicles will have the same equipment profile as the rear-wheel drive models except that Sport Suspension (704) will not be included in the Sport and M Sport Line. While… -
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BMW8 May 2012 | 12:00 amQ: I am curious to know which is the most economical option for the scheduled maintenance service of my 2004 Toyota Avalon, the dealership or an independent auto service center. — S.E., Chicago A: Independent repair shops generally charge about 20...
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All-New BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon
14 May 2012 | 2:17 pmThe favorite wagon of enthusiasts will again be available in the US Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 12, 2012 6:00pm EDT…BMW today released the first images and information on the next generation BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon and announced that, as with the two previous generations, this model will be offered in the US. Unlike anything else on the market, the all-new 3 Series Sports Wagon will again offer the flexibility and utility one would expect from a premium wagon combined with the driving dynamics of the quintessential sport sedan, the BMW 3 Series. The new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon will… -
Laguna Seca ALMS Preview
8 May 2012 | 12:12 pmBMW Team RLL - Laguna Seca ALMS Preview Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – May 8, 2012… Despite sweeping the American Le Mans Series GT class championships in 2011 and the Manufacturer and Team titles in 2010, one important victory has thus far eluded BMW Team RLL. In both seasons Joey Hand and Dirk Müller have finished in the runner-up spot, but never on the top step of the Laguna Seca Raceway podium. BMW Team RLL is hoping to change that for 2012. BMW has shared a significant history with the classic 2.238-mile, 11-turn road course beginning with a win by Hans Joachim Stuck and Dieter… -
BMW Introduces BMW M Performance Parts
4 May 2012 | 1:15 pmBMW Introduces BMW M Performance Parts for the 3 and 5 Series Sedans. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 4, 2012… BMW today announced new BMW M Performance Parts specially designed for the new 2012 BWW 3 Series Sedan and 2011-2012 5 Series Sedan. Like the BMW M Performance Parts already available for the high-performance M3, 1 Series M Coupe, X5 M and X6 M, the components developed for 3 Series and 5 Series models ensure an authentic transfer of BMW M-specific motor racing technology to everyday driving. This new line of accessories provides a distinctive, sporty character and further enhances… -
INSIDETRACK MAY 2012: MORE FEATURES. MORE POWER. MORE EFFICIENCY. THE 2013 X3.
20 Apr 2012 | 11:07 amTHE NEW X3 xDRIVE28i: FASTER 0 TO 60. SLOWER FULL TO EMPTY. It sounded like an impossibly tall order: how could BMW improve upon the latest-generation X3? But the engineering wizards in Munich thrive on challenges and now they proudly present the 2013 X3 xDrive28i. Building on the X3’s already dynamic performance, thisnew model is even more desirable. Now equipped with BMW’s award-winning four-cylinder engine – a 240-hp, 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo – and an 8-speed automatic transmission, its 260 lb-ft of torque launches the X3 from 0-60 in just 6.6 seconds.1 Fuel consumption,… -
BMW Team RLL at Long Beach; Four Years – Four Podiums
14 Apr 2012 | 9:53 amWoodcliff Lake, N.J. – April 14, 2012… With a second place GT class finish by the No. 56 BMW Team RLL M3 GT in today’s American Le Mans Series at Long Beach race, BMW is tied for the manufacturer’s point lead. The second podium of the young ALMS season for Joey Hand and Dirk Müller solidifies their lead in the driver’s standings. The defending GT driver co-champions started the race from the class pole with Hand at the wheel of the No. 56 BMW M3 GT. Hand led the race for the opening 16 laps until a prototype ran into him causing a puncture of the right rear tire. Hand…
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2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan Production Changes
15 May 2012 | 7:46 pmStarting 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 well as the launch of the ActiveHybrid 3. The 328i xDrive and 335i xDrive models will be equipped with the same powerful and fuel efficient engines as the 328i and 335i models. The vehicles will have the same equipment profile as the rear-wheel drive models except that Sport Suspension (704) will not be included in the Sport and M Sport Line. While… -
2013 BMW 7 Series LCI brings new colors, engines and features
15 May 2012 | 7:34 pmThe facelifted BMW 7 Series goes on sale this July and along with mild exterior upgrades, it also brings to market new exterior colors, engines and features. BMW introduces a new model in the 7 Series lineup: 750d and 750Ld. The high-end diesels are powered by the new tri-turbo 3.0 liter engine which is based on the popular 3.0 liter inline-six (N57D30), but with an extra turbocharger. The innovative powerplant produces 381 horsepower and 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque. With 93.6 kW/127.3 hp per liter of displacement, the N57 sets a new benchmark standard for diesel engines. Another diesel… -
Photo Comparison: New BMW 3 Series Touring vs. Audi A4 Avant vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
15 May 2012 | 4:37 pmThe new BMW 3 Series Touring F31 will have to compete in the next few months against offerings from Audi and Mercedes. The all new 3er Touring runs head-to-head with the Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. While the 3er is a brand-new offering, the Audi A4 Avant received a facelift this year. The C-Class Estate went through that process in 2011. As always with a new BMW model, we put together a visual comparison that highlight the design features of similar models in the segment. In standard form, BMW and Mercedes offer their sports wagons with a rear-wheel drive transmission,… -
BMW Super Bild Of The Day: FW26 Williams BMW
15 May 2012 | 1:18 pmThe FW26 BMW Williams F1 car for the 2004 Season was the last time Williams F1 team scored a Grand Prix win. The win was brought home by Juan Pablo Montoya at the wheel at the Brazilian GP at Interlagos. Eight years later and this past weekend Williams once again rose to the top step of the podium with Pastor Maldonado at the wheel, the very first win for a driver from Venezuela. The almost entirely carbon fiber body of the FW26 was designed at the aerodynamic department of Williams, led by Antonia Terzi after she jumped ship from Ferrari two years earlier. Patrick Head, then technical… -
World Premiere: 2013 BMW 135is Coupe and Convertible 320 HP From $44,145
15 May 2012 | 12:30 pmNew top performance model 1 Series for 2013: BMW 135is Coupe and Convertible Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 15, 2012 …. In the long standing tradition of high performance BMW “is” models, BMW today announced an enhanced performance version of the 1 Series Coupe and Convertible called the BMW 135is. The 2013 135is Coupe and Convertible focus the qualities that made the 135i such a success amongst driving enthusiasts – with more performance, enhanced sound and dynamic design details. Both the new 135is Coupe and Convertible are scheduled to arrive in BMW Center showrooms this fall with…
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17 Apr 2012 | 12:00 amThese are current recall notices and the dates when the notices were reissued. For information, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at recalls.gov or chicagotribune.com/recalls. Ford: 140,310 2012 Focus. A seal in the wiring... -
Value drives sporty Jaguar XF
11 Apr 2012 | 12:00 amJaguar made just a few changes to its XF sport sedan for 2012: nips and tucks to the front end, flashier taillight treatment and an updated navigation system. It doesn't sound like much to rave about, but added to what's already one of the better-... -
Reinventing Lincoln: Marque looks to Audi, Lexus for lessons on luxury
20 Mar 2012 | 12:00 amFor any luxury car brand, one indicator of success is whether customers know the mainstream brand to which it is related. It's better if they don't. Audi has gone to great lengths — even foregoing the cost savings that come with sharing parts ... -
, Switzerland. Chocolate, bank accounts, skiing. You know the drill. But the city also plays host to the Geneva Auto Show each spring. 2012's version may go down as the year things got a bit odd.
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F20 BMW M135i details officially available
15 May 2012 | 12:13 amWith the introduction of the F20-like 1 Series three door, BMW have been much more liberal with the details on the hotter M135i version. Things seem to be pretty straight forward. Ever since the concept tag expired and the first details showed up, surprises disappeared. What has also disappeared is a major concern that had [...] -
BMW 1 Series three door unveiled [Gallery]
14 May 2012 | 1:40 amWe’re not yet sure what internal designation BMW will use for it but they’ve unveiled the three door version of the F20 BMW 1 Series hatchback. There’s a lot of interesting stuff to consider with this new launch but there’s quite the set of details that are worth appreciating. The Bavarians haven’t messed about with [...] -
F30 BMW 3 Series Touring is unveiled
13 May 2012 | 3:18 pmSo, you thought you’d had enough of the BMW 3 Series latest iteration and all the news coming in about it? Well, it’s not going to end soon. As it happens, BMW’s sales figures are still properly riding on the new F30 delivering on all fronts so they’ve just opened up another one. It’s called [...] -
BMW M3 and M5 Performance details
12 May 2012 | 6:29 pmBMW have dropped the bomb on us with the M Performance versions of the M3 and M5 just a couple of days ago. Now that most of us have gotten used to the idea, the Bavarians have announced some of the details that make them special. Well, the stuff that sets it apart from each [...] -
BMW 3 Series cabriolet drops top in spy shots
11 May 2012 | 7:28 amThe BMW 3 Series coupe cabriolet has been spied plenty of times before and yet this time it’s a whole new story we’re looking at. It’s for the first time that the drop top model has actually been spotted with its top dropped rather than just plonked up underneath some serious camouflage. We might be [...]
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2013 BMW 135is coupe & convertible revealed (US)
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BMW 5-Series Touring (F11) tuning by Kelleners Sport
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BMW 320i EfficientDynamics, 316i & 3-series xDrive announced
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2013 BMW 3-series Touring revealed
14 May 2012 | 11:52 amBMW has released the initial photos and details of the BMW 3-series Touring, the second body style to join the new generation 3-series range. -
BMW 1-series three-door hatch officially revealed
14 May 2012 | 10:00 amThe three-door hatch becomes the second body style to join the new generation 1-series after the five-door version.
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Toyota, Honda top supplier survey with lower results, GM and Chrysler improve
15 May 2012 | 6:30 pmFiled under: Plants/Manufacturing, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen Before financial Stargate opened in September of 2008 and transported us to an entirely new economic dimension, it was oh so common to read about domestic automakers hammering Tier One suppliers to lower their prices. Of course, suppliers are still asked to find efficiencies, but pre-2008, it seemed a point of honor to hold a supplier's feet to the fire. No more: in the latest Working Relations Index survey of suppliers by Detroit firm Planning Perspectives Inc., General Motors and… -
Autoblog Podcast #282
15 May 2012 | 4:45 pmFiled under: Motorsports, Podcasts, Wagon, BMW, Chrysler, Honda, VolkswagenCarroll Shelby's passing, BMW 3 Series Wagon, Porsche sub-Boxster/Pajun, Google car in public, BMW 2 Series Episode #282 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and this week, Chris, Dan and Zach chat about the passing of industry legend Carroll Shelby, the BMW 3 Series Wagon that's coming soon, Porsche and its rumored small five-door, Pajun (along with plans for a baby Boxster), Google's self-driving car getting the go-ahead to roam Nevada's streets, and the coming BMW 2 Series. Your questions and comments power the end of… -
BMW launches 2013 135is coupe and convertible
15 May 2012 | 12:58 pmFiled under: Convertible, Coupe, Performance, BMW Let's get one thing straight: We'll never complain about a new BMW 1 Series performance model, and on paper, this new-for-2013 135is sure seems like a total hoot. But you have to understand, we're still mourning the loss of the 1 Series M Coupe, a one-year model that we absolutely fell in love with when it debuted last year. To quote BMW, the 135is is the "top performance model 1 Series for 2013," and awesome as it may be, it just makes the 1M's death seem all the more permanent. Le sigh. Still, there's plenty to be excited about with this new… -
Vilner takes on the BMW F800R [w/video]
15 May 2012 | 9:28 amFiled under: Aftermarket, Performance, Europe, BMW, Motorcycle, Russia, Design/Style Vilner has taken the time to give the BMW F800R a once over to create the Predator. Built for a wealthy Russian businessman, the machine received a complete aesthetic redesign with plenty of components hewn from carbon fiber. What isn't stitched from composite is coated in chrome, and the company's engineers set about shortening the bike by almost 10 inches. Vilner also ditched the dual saddle for a single seat variant and remade the headlight array. Red LEDs have replaced the standard bulbs, and a set of… -
320-horsepower BMW M135i headlines new three-door 1 Series range
14 May 2012 | 9:57 amFiled under: Performance, Hatchback, BMW, Luxury We can now take an official, in-depth look at the new BMW M135i and the accompanying three-door 1 Series range - and there's much to see. Starting from the beginning, the Bimmer's styling has inclined some people to grab their hatchets. Yes, there's a whole lot of intensity and a slumgullion of deeply incised polygons mixed together in that little upright face, but we have no doubt there'll be a whole lot more people grabbing their wallets when they see it. Along with the 320-horsepower M135i, fresh engines and features are among the new…
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BMW Project Visio.M
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2013 BMW X1 UK Price
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Tuningwerk BMW 1 Series M
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Manhart BMW M5 F10
12 Apr 2012 | 8:45 amTaken from Manhart BMW M5 F10 on ZerCustoms images and details inside... Complete text here: Manhart BMW M5 F10 Photo gallery here: Manhart BMW M5 F10 Photos More BMW news on ZerCustoms -
BMW X1 facelift 2013
4 Apr 2012 | 8:49 amTaken from BMW X1 facelift 2013 on ZerCustoms images and details inside... Complete text here: BMW X1 facelift 2013 Photo gallery here: BMW X1 facelift 2013 Photos More BMW news on ZerCustoms
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2013 3 Series (F30) Sedan Pricing and Ordering Guides Released
15 May 2012 | 3:45 pmHere are the official ordering and pricing guides for the 2013 3 Series Sedan (F30) [download PDFs below]. The pricing listed in the guide is effective July 1, 2012. The 2013 328i sedan sees an increase of $1600 and the 2013 335i sedan will cost $400 more than the 2012 models. The new models will include the 328i and 335i xDrive models. The 328i xDrive starts at $38,500 and the 335i xDrive is priced at $44,800. Production of the 2013 3 Series will begin in July. Much more information inside. -
2013 5 Series Sedan and GT Pricing / Ordering Guides
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2013 3 Series Coupe and Convertible (E92/E93) Pricing Is In
15 May 2012 | 1:30 pmHere are the official pricing guides for the 2013 3 Series Coupe (E92) and Convertible (E93) [download PDFs below]. The pricing listed in the guides are effective July 1, 2012. All models see a $200 price increase over the 2012 model year prices (as of September 2011). Production of the 2013 3 Series will begin in July. -
2013 BMW 135is Coupe and Convertible Announced!
15 May 2012 | 11:30 amBMW today announced an enhanced performance version of the 1 Series Coupe and Convertible called the BMW 135is. The 2013 135is Coupe and Convertible focus the qualities that made the 135i such a success amongst driving enthusiasts – with more performance, enhanced sound and dynamic design details. Both the new 135is Coupe and Convertible are scheduled to arrive in BMW Center showrooms this fall with retail pricing set at $44,145 and $48,845 respectively (including $895 destination and handling). Both models are equipped with BMW’s award winning TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine… -
BMWUSA M5 and M6 Web Specials Now Online. Build Your Own Back Online
15 May 2012 | 11:00 amBMWUSA.com has added the “Explore” M5 and M6 sections to its website. Along with the new sections chock full of M5/M6 media and information, the F10 M5 Build Your Own configurator has come back online (after a couple weeks outage) and the F13 M6 Coupe configurator is online for the first time. Click below to enter the BMWUSA M portal.
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BMW E34 and E46 For spares
16 May 2012 | 6:08 amBoth cars are autos both running and all parts in good condition All items are located in Essex , England. Please contact me on 07791274547 or at mjsalvage_michael@aol.com for more info -
New 114i and New M135
16 May 2012 | 6:04 amThe new 3-Door hatch has gone live on BMWs UK website. Entry Level is a £17,000 114i ES. Engine is a 102HP turbocharged 1.6L I4 http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/pricesand...b-RjIx,00.html Top of the range is the M135. The engine is a turbo charged 3.0L I6. Horsepower is TBC. -
07 BMW 650i drivers door won't open
16 May 2012 | 5:52 amLocks and unlocks manually and with remote . Button goes up an down but door will not open ! Please help ! Just purchased the car 2 weeks ago no longer under factory warranty . -
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16 May 2012 | 5:49 amHi fellow members, I am greatful to be part of your family. Kindly assist. My 46 320i 2000 model keeps on flashing the ASC sign on the dashboard, and in the process it reduces speed.I have no idea what could be wrong.Please advise. thanks
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Teen Street Survival
23 Apr 2012 | 12:00 amSaturday July 21st, 2012 8:30am - 4:00pm Hosted by: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds - Sugarloaf Pkwy Parking Lot2405 Sugarloaf ParkwayLawrenceville, GA 30045 The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival® is a "hands-on" driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about its handling limits and how you can control them. The students will become more observant of the traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As the students master the application of physics to drive…
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49er Program Schedule
14 May 2012 | 2:16 pmThe 49er Program Schedule is now online. Our seminar schedule also features MSF instructor Cuda Glowacki, who will conduct our asphalt clinic plus an airhead 5-speed transmission tech session.Pre-registration ends this Thursday, May 17- You must pre-register to get the Satuday.dinner.Sign up now! 49er Home Page -
May Second Sunday Breakfast
3 May 2012 | 11:26 pmFor May 13, 2012, we will be meeting for breakfast at Doug's Place in Castro Valley at 8:00AM and then heading into the hills above Berkeley. Great views over looking San Francisco. Doug's Place 20871 Redwood Road Castro Valley, CA (510) 538-9155. Route PDF - Download May2012_DougsPlace . GPX Flie: Download May2012_DougsPlace Breakfast at 8am - leave for ride about 9am. NorCal Home Page -
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April 15 - Breakfast and Ride
6 Apr 2012 | 11:44 pmThis month's Second Sunday Breakfast Ride will be a differnt date, it will be moved to April 15th. The ride will leave from Little Amsterdam, 14490 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. Breakfast at 8am, leave about 9am. PDF: Download 2012April_LittleAmsterdam GPX: Download 2012April_LittleAmsterdam -
April 28 Meeting - La Grange
4 Apr 2012 | 11:31 pmThe April meeting will be at 5:00PM on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the property of Russ Drake's daughter in LaGrange, CA. Scott and Angela welcome you to their weekend get-a-way in the foothills of the Sierra, just a short distance from Lake Don Pedro. There are 5 acres of all grass camping with pure well water available. A porta-potty will be onsite for sanitary use. If you use an assisted breathing device at night, there will be power available. Russ will be onsite Friday afternoon for those campers who want to camp Friday night, and…
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BMW gives go signal for i8 Production
23 Apr 2012 | 4:59 amThere was a loud buzz created by the BMW i8 when it first teased the eyes of the consumers last month. This time it is confirmed that the BMW will be releasing the hybrid by 2014. The announcement of BMW just comes coincidental with the announcement of Ferrari that ti will debut the hybrid Enzo by 2013. The Italian made ride though will sport a bigger V12 engine paired with an electric motor than the upcoming BMW i8. And with all these green cars coming from the big names of the car world, we know that they are here to stay. It might even just be a while before the segment of the supercars… -
BMW announces pricing of 2012 ActiveHybrid 5
16 Jan 2012 | 5:29 amDuring the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, BMW announced the official tag price of the 2012 ActiveHybrid 5. The MSRP starts at $61,845 which includes an $895 charges for handling and destination. The ActiveHybrid 5 will be $8500 more expensive than the BMW 535i counterpart from which it was based. It is also $100 more expensive than the more potent M35h hybrid with the touring packages by Infiniti. Lexus has not yet announced its pricing for the GS450h but it might not go more than the 2011 version sold for $59,825. BMW has never been an inexpensive brand plus you can… -
BMW shuts door on building a rival of the Audi R8
2 Jan 2012 | 3:25 amBMW has been stepping forward and back since they released the concept car M1 Hommage thinking of launching a supercar which can meet head on the R8 of Audi. It has been quite frustrating for BMW aficionados not knowing if they will really do it or not and everyone has been waiting for a concrete answer from the German car manufacturer. It seems now we know. During a recent interview with the press, the M-Division production manager of BMW in North America finally gives us the answer. BMW will not be building an Audi R8 rival. Sad but true. According to the BMW executive, the management… -
BMW unwraps sixth gen 3 Series, brand emphasizes its vital role to keep lead in luxury segment
24 Oct 2011 | 8:31 amJust recently, BMW unveiled the new 3 Series sedan after the long wait of the car loving public. The event was a success which even involved a live coverage thru social media sites like Facebook. All the noise and extravaganza was fitting for the new BMW 3 Series which accounts for 1 of every 3 vehicles that goes out of their showrooms. The role of the BMW 3 Series in helping the luxury band keep up or overtake competitions like Mercedes-Benz and Audi is undeniable. The 3 Series has been the all time best selling model of the car manufacturer with global sales hitting 12 million units. In the… -
BMW looking into rolling out diesel 3-Series in the U.S.
20 Oct 2011 | 6:35 amGerman carmaker BMW recently shared that it is planning to introduce a BMW 3-seriies running on diesel in the United States taking note of the progress of diesel infrastructures and negative baggage it brings in the U.S. and other markets. The numbers of BMX X5 are quite impressive in the United States and it accounts for about 30% to 50% of BMWs sales. The US market is still amazed at how the modern diesel performs. A BMW executive also shared that diesel technology plays a big role on how diesel engined vehicles will do in the market and how the BMW lineup will meet the new fuel…
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The new BMW X5 5S 3.OD auto by A. Kahn Design
15 May 2012 | 4:50 pmDesigned to challenge conventions and redefine ideals – Afzal Kahn’s latest release has a richness befitting an exclusive nature. One 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 vehicle until you actually get behind the wheel yourself. Complete with a very special interior package consisting of stunning quilted perforated leather interior seats and a Kahn glove box complete with carbon… -
The new 5 Series Touring with Kelleners Sport Accessories
14 May 2012 | 5:39 pmKelleners Sport now offers a comprehensive range of accessories for the current BMW 5 Series Touring (F11). The elegant aerodynamic parts provide the 5 Series Touring with an even sportier look and serve to remind us of the origin of the blue-and-white brand. A wide range of performance kits is available for both petrol and diesel engines providing a performance increase of approx. 20 percent. So for the 535d, think 376 hp instead of 313 hp, with the maximum torque reaching a lofty 756 Nm instead of the regular 630 Nm. The 550i reaches an impressive 490 hp (standard 407 hp), and after… -
BMW E30 B8 Damper Upgrades
8 May 2012 | 7:13 pmBILSTEIN, the hugely respected suspension manufacturer has released a finely engineered damper upgrade for the retro-tuner’s favourite; the BMW E30, in its many varied guises. The E30 version of the BMW’s capable 3 series is considered by many to be one of the finest platforms for development, due to its light weight, neutral handling and wide range of tuneable engines . BILSTEIN’s B8 damper package helps to significantly enhance the dynamic abilities of the car, working in perfect harmony with either the OEM springs or better still, with any quality aftermarket offerings. The units are… -
BMW M3 E46 by G-Power
25 Apr 2012 | 8:37 amG-power presented a tuning kit for the E46 M3 which boosts its performance over the current V8 powered. Now the “old M3” is quicker than the “new M3”! 450 hp for the BMW M3 E46, that’s quite impressive. The G-POWER SK I „SPORTY DRIVE“ supercharger system provides the 3.2 l straight cylinder engine from the BMW M GmbH with the necessary boost to push the output from standard 343 hp/365 Nm to awesome 450 hp/460 Nm. 20 inch G-POWER “SILVERSTONE DIAMOND” alloy wheels with MICHELIN Pilot Sport tyres in the dimensions 245/30 ZR 20 and 285/25 ZR 20, G-POWER coil-over suspension,… -
Forge BMW 320D High-Performance Intercooler
25 Apr 2012 | 8:27 amThe high-performance and motorsport range of BMW parts from Gloucestershire based Forge Motorsport seems to be growing by the day – and the very latest part to be created by the firm’s time-served craftsmen is a beautifully fabricated intercooler for all 320D variants of the E46 BMW. Having taking great care to analyse the fit and function of the OEM part, Forge’s talented team of designers has created this bespoke component that utilises all of the factory mounting and pick-up points, making for an easy and straight-forward installation. The design features CNC machined hose couplers,…
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BMW launches 2013 135is coupe and convertible
15 May 2012 | 1:00 pmFiled under: Convertible, Coupe, Performance, BMW Let's get one thing straight: We'll never complain about a new BMW 1 Series performance model, and on paper, this new-for-2013 135is sure seems like a total hoot. But you have to understand, we're still mourning the loss of the 1 Series M Coupe, a one-year model that we absolutely fell in love with when it debuted last year. To quote BMW, the 135is is the "top performance model 1 Series for 2013," and awesome as it may be, it just makes the 1M's death seem all the more permanent. Le sigh. Still, there's plenty to be excited about… -
Vilner takes on the BMW F800R [w/video]
15 May 2012 | 1:00 pmFiled under: Aftermarket, Performance, Europe, BMW, Motorcycle, Russia, Design/Style Vilner has taken the time to give the BMW F800R a once over to create the Predator. Built for a wealthy Russian businessman, the machine received a complete aesthetic redesign with plenty of components hewn from carbon fiber. What isn't stitched from composite is coated in chrome, and the company's engineers set about shortening the bike by almost 10 inches. Vilner also ditched the dual saddle for a single seat variant and remade the headlight array. Red LEDs have replaced the standard bulbs, and a set of… -
F20 BMW M135i details officially available
15 May 2012 | 1:00 amWith the introduction of the F20-like 1 Series three door, BMW have been much more liberal with the details on the hotter M135i version. Things seem to be pretty straight forward. Ever since the concept tag expired and the first details showed up, surprises disappeared. What has also disappeared is a major concern that had [...] More... -
BMW 1 Series three door unveiled [Gallery]
14 May 2012 | 12:42 pmWe’re not yet sure what internal designation BMW will use for it but they’ve unveiled the three door version of the F20 BMW 1 Series hatchback. There’s a lot of interesting stuff to consider with this new launch but there’s quite the set of details that are worth appreciating. The Bavarians haven’t messed about with [...] More... -
320-horsepower BMW M135i headlines new three-door 1 Series range
14 May 2012 | 12:42 pmFiled under: Performance, Hatchback, BMW, Luxury We can now take an official, in-depth look at the new BMW M135i and the accompanying three-door 1 Series range - and there's much to see. Starting from the beginning, the Bimmer's styling has inclined some people to grab their hatchets. Yes, there's a whole lot of intensity and a slumgullion of deeply incised polygons mixed together in that little upright face, but we have no doubt there'll be a whole lot more people grabbing their wallets when they see it. Along with the 320-horsepower M135i, fresh engines and features are among the new…














