When did work begin on the development of the BMW M5 and how many kilometres were covered during testing? Two to three years must be allowed for testing the development of a BMW M. In some cases predecessor vehicles are used in the first phase, enabling initial engine tests to be carried out, for example. However, this is just a short phase. The fine tuning then involves the latest models. The development departments for engine, electronics, chassis, etc. each have their own test vehicles to enable them to put the latest technology to the test. Approximately 2 million kilometres were covered…
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BMW M Performance F10 5 Series presented
BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews26 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pmThe SAVs will sell like hot cakes, but the M Performance sub-brand will certainly shift plenty of the F10 5 Series versions as well, so let’s grab a closer look at it. Under the new M Performance banner, the 5er is available in both sedan and estate shape and it gets the same captivating makeover. [...] -
BMW M shows off new diesel-powered lineup in motion
Autoblog BMW26 Jan 2012 | 5:58 pmFiled under: Sedan, Performance, Wagon, Crossover, BMW, Diesel, Luxury If you'd like to see more of BMW newly unveiled range of M Diesels, here's your chance. To recap, BMW revealed four tri-turboed, diesel-engined, all-wheel-drive M cars for European buyers yesterday: the M550d xDrive (a.k.a. 5 Series) sedan and touring, the X5 M50d and the X6 M50d. All use a 3.0-liter inline-six putting out 376 horses and 545 through an eight-speed auto, and in the case of the M550d sedan it can get to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. That makes each of the white knights in the promo piece both sporty and powerful,… -
Winner With this redesign, BMW addressed some of the 3 Series few shortcomings, namely a tight backseat in the sedan. In an era when even luxury cars are nickel and diming the interior, cabin quality is excellent, and, as mentioned, the rear quarters fit adults.
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BMW X6 M facelift revealed [videos]
Worldcarfans: BMW26 Jan 2012 | 4:32 pmFollowing this morning's unveiling of the X6 facelift, BMW has quietly released the first pictures of the facelifted X6 M.
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2012 GRAND-AM Season Takes Green Flag at BMW Performance 200
20 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pm2012 GRAND-AM Season Takes Green Flag at BMW Performance 200 BMW Drivers Ready for 50th Annual Rolex 24 at Daytona Weekend Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – January 20, 2012…With the waving of the green flag to start the January 27th BMW Performance 200, the opening round of this year’s Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, the 2012 North American sports car racing season gets underway for more than 50 BMW drivers gathered for the Grand-Am Sports Car Series 50th Rolex 24 at Daytona weekend. The BMW Performance 200 will see the 16 BMWs entered in the Grand Sport and Street Tuner classes led to… -
Recruitment Processs for BMW ActiveE - Now Open
20 Jan 2012 | 2:16 pmAdventurers and Explorers Take Note: The Recruitment process for BMW’s First All-Electric, High-Performance Vehicle – The BMW ActiveE – Now Open. Recruitment efforts officially get underway in seven U.S. markets to find 700 BMW “Electronauts” to join the 2012 ActiveE Field Trial, a collective mission to help define the future of mobility. Woodcliff Lake, NJ, January 20, 2012 – Beginning today, the recruitment process for the highly anticipated all-electric BMW ActiveE is open in the metropolitan markets of Boston, Hartford, New York, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego,… -
BMW Group expands U.S. plant in South Carolina
12 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pmCompany to invest a further $900 million Around 300 new jobs for Spartanburg Two-millionth vehicle rolls off the assembly line Arndt announces X-model family expansion with BMW X4. Spartanburg/Munich. The BMW Group is expanding capacity at its U.S. plant in Spartanburg. “We plan to invest over the next three years nearly $900 million in the Spartanburg plant by 2014. This will create 300 new jobs by the end of this year. This will allow us to produce 350,000 units in Spartanburg in the midterm,” says Frank-Peter Arndt, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for… -
BMW Confirms 6-Speed Manual Transmission for the 2013 M5.
10 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pmBMW Confirms 6-Speed Manual Transmission for the 2013 M5. Detroit, MI – January 9, 2011…On the occasion of the North American International Auto Show, BMW confirmed today that it will offer a 6-speed manual transmission on the North American version of the upcoming 2013 BMW M5. The 6-speed manual will be available from the start of production this summer and will be offered as a no-cost alternative to the standard 7-speed M-Double Clutch Transmission (DCT). The manual gearbox was a popular choice for U.S. customers of the previous generation M5 and continues to be a unique offer in… -
BMW Online Adds Yelp to Suite of Services
21 Dec 2011 | 11:45 amNew application lets customers find businesses and get reviews Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 21, 2011… BMW today announced that users of BMW Online in the US can now access Yelp in their vehicles. With Yelp on-board, customers can search for everything from the best local restaurants and boutiques to parking garages and banks. They are able to see ratings for those businesses while hearing reviews read out to them via the vehicle’s text-to-speech feature. With the recent update to BMW Online’s layout, BMW can seamlessly add new features (known as “applications”) as they become…
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BMW Performance 200 at Daytona International Speedway Practice and Qualifying
27 Jan 2012 | 11:10 pmHere are the pre-race results from Daytona. Full Timing and Scoring - www.grand-am.com Qualifying Times: Daytona Prototype Top 3: Ryan Dalziel – No. 8 Starworks Motorsport Ford/Riley – 1:41.119 (126.741) Max Angelelli – No. 10 SunTrust Corvette DP – 1:41.240 (126.590 mph) Scott Dixon – No. 02 Target/TELMEX BMW 1:41.463 (126.312 mph) GT Top 3: Andrew Davis – No. 59 Brumos Racing Porsche GT3 – 1:49.342 (117.210 mph) Jeff Segal – No. 69 AIM Autosport/Team FXDD Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am – 1:49.357 (117.194 mph) Andy Lally – No. 44… -
Exclusive: New information on BMW 7 Series LCI
27 Jan 2012 | 12:13 pmWe have just learned that the facelfited BMW 7 Series will go on sale this July. The F01 and F02 7er LCI models will feature full LED headlights that were redesigned to look sleeker and are smaller in size. The taillights remained unchanged but are slightly darker in color than the current model. All 7 Series LCI models will get the signal indications integrated into the side mirrors. Further changes occur under the hood. The 750xd will have the same 3 liter tri-turbo diesel engine as seen in the recently unveiled M550d, X5 M50d and X6 M50d. The engine produces 381 horsepower and will be… -
New BMW M5. Expert dialogue with Maximilian Ahme
27 Jan 2012 | 11:34 amWhen did work begin on the development of the BMW M5 and how many kilometres were covered during testing? Two to three years must be allowed for testing the development of a BMW M. In some cases predecessor vehicles are used in the first phase, enabling initial engine tests to be carried out, for example. However, this is just a short phase. The fine tuning then involves the latest models. The development departments for engine, electronics, chassis, etc. each have their own test vehicles to enable them to put the latest technology to the test. Approximately 2 million kilometres were covered… -
Tech Talk: BMW ///M Loses Their Spark Plugs & Blows Our Minds
27 Jan 2012 | 1:07 amIt’s been a long time coming, but after years of speculation, hope and fear, BMW’s M division has launched their first Diesel cars/SAVs. As if to apologize for the lack of spark plugs, the marketing gurus have branded these new M Diesels as “M Performance Automobiles.” We’re hard at work trying to determine if this is a cypher with encoded meaning. Here’s what we know about the new M diesels so far, and why they may be slightly sub-branded from the M division. A matter of redline. The heart of an M car is always its engine. Historically, M cars have had… -
Video: BMW Design – It Starts with a Sketch
26 Jan 2012 | 8:45 pmDrivesTv.com brings us an exciting video of BMW design and its talented designers. At the Detroit Auto Show, Jim Perry of DrivesTV sat down with Adrian Van Hooydonk, BMW Chief Designer, Karim Habib, Head of Exterior Design and Christoper Weil, 3 Series Exterior Designer. The outcome? Live car sketching and some deep insight into how car designers thin and how sketches lead to the actual design. To learn more about BMW design language, see also our interview with Adrian Van Hooydonk by our own editor Shawn Molnar.
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Loser I thought this looked decent in photos, but seeing it in person elicited a different response. The blocky greenhouse doesn't go with the rest of the car, which has a stubby look overall. The inscrutable name earns it further demotion.
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Bold new designs at Detroit auto show curve appeal
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BMW, Volkswagen recall cars over fire risk
16 Jan 2012 | 10:42 amBloomberg News reports: BMW has recalled an unspecified number of 2008-2011 1-Series cars, and Volkswagen has recalled 15,902 2009 Routan minivans. The BMWs have a flawed front seatbelt retractor that can ignite, and the rear door latches on the Routans,... -
Winner With this redesign, BMW addressed some of the 3 Series few shortcomings, namely a tight backseat in the sedan. In an era when even luxury cars are nickel and diming the interior, cabin quality is excellent, and, as mentioned, the rear quarters fit adults.
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Detroit auto show: Putting 'mo' back in Motown
10 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am— Signs that the auto industry recovery is likely to continue this year are everywhere at the Detroit auto show — two-story video screens, dozens of futuristic concept and previously unseen vehicles, and thousands of parts suppliers and...
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2013 BMW X6 facelift unveiled
27 Jan 2012 | 11:55 amThe guys over at BMW seem to have forgotten what free time is and worked relentlessly with new announcements, new launches and so on. Or so it seems, because though they promise a revolution in interiors and a whole new M Performance range, with the release of the 2013 BMW X6 facelift we start getting [...] -
BMW M Performance F10 5 Series presented
26 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pmThe SAVs will sell like hot cakes, but the M Performance sub-brand will certainly shift plenty of the F10 5 Series versions as well, so let’s grab a closer look at it. Under the new M Performance banner, the 5er is available in both sedan and estate shape and it gets the same captivating makeover. [...] -
BMW M Performance sub-brand shows off SAVs
26 Jan 2012 | 12:35 pmThe recently promised BMW M sub-brand has arrived and it presents itself with the special half-performance SAV models to begin the showing off process with. What we’re looking at here is typical branding and copyrighting prowess that gives hell to most average people trying to buy either of the BMW X5 or X6 SAV. The [...] -
BMW NA to make a few changes in distribution
25 Jan 2012 | 6:04 amBMW North America plans to make some pretty important changes to the way they distribute cars throughout the country. The focus stays on how new BMW vehicles are stored and shifted among dealer showrooms. In essence, the Bavarians are trying to centralize as much of the process as possible. Benefits are obvious on both the [...] -
BMW to introduce clever fabrics inside their cars?
25 Jan 2012 | 3:35 amOver the years, our favorite Germans have introduced plenty of innovative features that we’ve all loved without hesitation, so there’s no reason to stop anytime soon. Their latest innovative toy manages to leave the usual borders of what we consider normally interesting or acceptable and instead focuses on the fabrics. BMW, together with the researchers [...]
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2013 BMW M6 unofficially confirmed for public debut in Geneva
27 Jan 2012 | 11:53 amThe M6 to accelerate from 0-62mph (0-100kph) in 4.2 seconds. Assuming we are talking about the coupe, this is 0.2 seconds quicker than its predecessor and suggests the convertible will achieve a time of around 4.5 seconds. -
BMW X6 M facelift revealed [videos]
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BMW 7-Series facelift spied cold weather testing
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2013 BMW X6 gets a facelift, M Performance package
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BMW M Performance diesels revealed - M550d, X5 M50d and X6 M50d [video]
25 Jan 2012 | 8:50 pmBMW has released full details for their much anticipated BMW M Performance range which includes four models: M550d xDrive sedan and touring wagon, X5 and X6 M50d.
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BMW planning to slot i5 minivan into new range
27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amFiled under: Minivan/Van, BMW, Electric, Luxury Imagine you're an auto exec launching a new line of cars. One's a sportscar, the other a city car - pretty much opposite extremes on the spectrum of automotive bodystyles. Do you give them alphanumeric nameplates close to one another? Of course not. You assign them disparate numbers to make room for more models to slot in between. That's just what BMW is doing with its upcoming "i" range, with an i3 at one end and the i8 (star of the recent Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol). So what does it have planned to fit in the middle? According to… -
BMW M shows off new diesel-powered lineup in motion
26 Jan 2012 | 5:58 pmFiled under: Sedan, Performance, Wagon, Crossover, BMW, Diesel, Luxury If you'd like to see more of BMW newly unveiled range of M Diesels, here's your chance. To recap, BMW revealed four tri-turboed, diesel-engined, all-wheel-drive M cars for European buyers yesterday: the M550d xDrive (a.k.a. 5 Series) sedan and touring, the X5 M50d and the X6 M50d. All use a 3.0-liter inline-six putting out 376 horses and 545 through an eight-speed auto, and in the case of the M550d sedan it can get to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. That makes each of the white knights in the promo piece both sporty and powerful,… -
Bucking trend, Consumer Reports gives nod to BMW X3 over Land Rover Evoque
26 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pmFiled under: Etc., Crossover, BMW, Land Rover, Luxury The turn of the year didn't merely lead us into the Year of the Dragon, but also the year of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Halewood's small softroader won a boodle of awards: Autoweek's Best of the Best, Top Gear magazine's and Jeremy Clarkson's choice for Car of the Year, Motor Trend magazine's SUV of the Year and the North American Truck of the Year. For starters. Consumer Reports, however, isn't as swayed, saying that the new BMW X3 "handily outpointed its European rival" in a head-to-head between the two compact luxury crossovers. -
BMW takes its autonomous 5 Series onto the autobahn
26 Jan 2012 | 7:58 amFiled under: Safety, Technology, BMW Last May we went for a high-speed run around Laguna Seca in BMW's Track Trainer, a modified 3 Series that can click of two-minute laps without the driver touching the controls. Now, BMW has packed a 5 Series with the next iteration of the technology and taken it on to the open road. This latest ConnectedDrive experiment uses much of the same tech, but beyond the radar and camera systems on the 3er, it includes new ultrasonic scanners and lasers to re-read the road surface, lines and surrounding vehicles. We say "re-read" because like the system we sampled… -
BMW M goes diesel, introduces M550d, X5 M50d, X6 M50d
25 Jan 2012 | 6:27 pmFiled under: Sedan, Performance, Wagon, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Crossover, BMW, Diesel Rumors of BMW M launching a diesel model have been circulating for over a year, and confirmation has finally arrived in the form of not one, not two, but four M-fettled oil-burners, each sporting all-wheel drive and the oft-rumored tri-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six. And before you get excited, none of them are slated for sale in the U.S. - this is a Euro-only affair. So with that unfortunate fact out of the way, let's get to the details. The new M models come in the form of the M550d xDrive sedan,…
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2013 BMW X6M
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BMW M550d, X5 M50d and X6 M50d
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2012 BMW 1 Series M Sport
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Turner Motorsport M3s @ Rolex 24 at Daytona - Testing for This Race Weekend
27 Jan 2012 | 7:30 pmThe Rolex 24 Hour Race at Daytona kicks off beginning tomorrow afternoon and Turner Motorsports will be competing with its Prep 2 GT class E92 M3 coupes. Piloting the two M3s is an all star cast of professional motorsport drivers Dirk Mueller, Joerg Mueller, Dirk Werner, Bill Auberlen, Billy Johnson, Paul Dalla Lana, Michael Marsal and Boris Said. This will be the Turner team’s third run for a Rolex watch in the twice-around-the-clock endurance classic. US TV Schedule: Grand-Am Rolex 24 at Daytona, live coverage on SPEED TV * 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern, Saturday, January 28, pre-race… -
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Expert Interview with Maximilian Ahme, the Man Behind the Technology of the F10 M5
27 Jan 2012 | 9:46 amHere’s a terrific and very informative interview with the engineer behind all of the technology (excepting electronics) of the 2012 F10 M5. Maximilian Ahme answers many questions and speaks on many topics regarding the F10 M5, including engine, transmission and differential, efficient dynamics technologies, AWD, chassis, performance, and more. This is a must-read interview for any M5 fans. -
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27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amWe’ve uploaded more hi-resolution wallpaper images of the X6 and X6M LCI (facelift), as well as some videos. -
Impressive Official F30 328i and 335i MPG US Figures Published
26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmThe US Department of Energy has released its official F30 3 series MPG figures. The 2012 F30 328i (4-cylinder) 8-speed auto gets 24 city / 36 highway. The F30 335i (6-cylinder) 8-speed auto gets 23 city / 33 highway. As for the manual transmission versions, the F30 328i achieves 23 city / 34 highway and the F30 335i is good for 20 city / 30 highway.
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Run flat tyres
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Failing Alt cause of engine fail safe
28 Jan 2012 | 3:31 amWell I knew it would happen sooner or later. I think my alternator is failing on me. Test #9 shows the voltage in the range of 13.2v - 13.8v. It will not raise any higher when I hold throttle down at 1500rpms. This explains the belt squeal I get when I need to accelerate hard when merging onto the interstate. I thought it was just a loose belt and have checked it several times. Boy is the wife going to be happy when she hears about this one. -
e36 Power Seat Gear Replacement DIY
28 Jan 2012 | 2:53 amEarlier tonight while I was doing my power seat gear install I decided to make a DIY out of it, and here it goes :) In this DIY I will be replacing my recliner gear. Tools needed: 1.)Torx screwdrivers or sockets (sorry, I don't know the exact sizes that I used, but the entire job only required 3 different sizes) 2.)Socket and ratchet to remove the seat (If I remember correctly I used a 5/8" socket) Project time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes (You actually should complete it faster, stopping and taking pictures for this DIY is what made the install take longer for me) 1.)The first thing that you are going… -
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Z4 newbie needs opinions on wheels.
28 Jan 2012 | 2:37 amFirst of all hello everyone! I'm so excited to be a part of this site and the BMW culture! It's not my first bimmer, but it's my first z4, and I love it!! I was looking at upgrading my wheels, and it come down to two choices. As you know this is not an easy car to buy wheels for. While I was in this shop, I was talking with the owner and in walks in one of the brothers that own forgiato wheels! He was a very cool guy and the owner asked him what would put on my car? He said he has a new line of mono block wheels and that he could make a set of 20" wheels that would fit no problem. Of course,…
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Winterfest 2012
9 Jan 2012 | 6:13 pmWhat: 2012 Peachtree Chapter Winterfest Party When: February 4, 2012 Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Time: 6:30PM-11:30PM Mark your calendars for Saturday February 4th, 2012 and join your fellow BMW enthusiasts as the Peachtree Chapter gathers for its annual post-holiday party, now known as Winterfest! Winterfest is being held at one of the newest venues in Metro Atlanta: The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Enjoy dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and a skyline view of Atlanta! Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the BMW CCA Foundation; cash, check, or credit cards…
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January 2012 Newsletter
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June 30th Meeting
16 Jan 2012 | 9:59 pmThe BMW Club of Northern California Election meeting will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Finnon Lake in Placerville, CA. The entrance to the campground is right next to the Rock Creek Café at 9100 Rock Creek Road, Placerville, CA 95667 (N38 47.781 W120 45.094). We have reserved the entire campground for the meeting and will be arranging for dinner to be available. Thanks to Tuco for his help arranging this meeting. Tom is involved with and has written about the renovation project at the reservoir, and we will be some of the first to experience the improved site. He is also planning an… -
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Clear Lake - January Meeting
3 Jan 2012 | 9:40 amTour Route pdf: Download 2012-Jan-Clearlake Tour Route gdb: Download 2012-Jan-ClearlakeHappy New Year everyone! 2012 … a new year and we’re starting with a January meeting and campout at Clear Lake, the largest inland lake in California. Clear Lake has 100 miles of scenic shoreline, and we’ll be riding alot of it on the tour. Our meeting and campout will be at the Edgewater Resort and Park at Soda Bay, right on the shore of Clear Lake. This campground Is on the west side of the lake, just south and east of the Clear… -
Half Moon Bay - 2nd Sunday Breakfast
2 Jan 2012 | 11:17 amThe first ride of the New Year will start at Main Street Grill in Half Moon Bay.547 Main StHalf Moon Bay, CA650-726-5300 Download 2012JAN_MainStreetGrill route pdf Download 2012Jan_MainStreetGrill route gpx fileBreakfast at 8am, leave about 9am. Tour Captain is Cliff Dunn.NorCal Home Page
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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… -
NHTSA to investigate rollaway issue in 120,000 units of BMW 7-series 2002-2008 sedans
21 Aug 2011 | 4:01 pmAbout 120,000 units of BMW 7-Series 2002-2008 model sedans are undergoing thorough investigations by the U.S. safety regulators of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration due to a consumer complaint about a roll-away incident that happened after exiting and parking a 2006MY BMW 7-Series sedan. The particular BMW unit in the said complaint has the brand’s Comfort Access electronic access as well as an electronic gearbox shifter. The transmission selector can be found on the steering column. According to the complaint filed by the consumer at the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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BMW M5 by PP-Performance
26 Jan 2012 | 5:15 pmPP-Performance, the German chip tuning specialist has developed a power upgrade program for the latest BMW M5 model. The reprogramming, which can be carried out via the OBD interface or the control unit itself, sees output from the twin-turbocharged 4.4 L V8 rise from 412 kW (560 hp) and 680 Nm (502 lb/ft) of torque to 456 kW (612 hp) and 750 Nm (553 lb/ft). Priced at € 3,499, the changes result in a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 4.1 seconds – down from 4.4 s, and an increased top speed of 310 km/h (192 mph). The company says a stage two conversion is currently in the pipeline. More… -
G-Power SK Plus Basic supercharger system
12 Jan 2012 | 6:29 pmRevolutionary! The new G-POWER SK Plus Basic supercharger system beats all traditional performance increases. Based on the experience of 10 years with the more powerful SK Plus versions, the new SK Plus Basic supercharger system at an unbeatable price is now your ticket to the world of G-POWER supercharger systems. Participate in the “G-POWER Friends” bonus program and buy the SK Plus Basic for just 1.176 Euro instead of 1.680 Euro. So get one for you and your friends and spread the news. The intelligent design of the completely in CAD engineered kit positions for example the throttle… -
Eibach launches New BMW 6 Series Chassis Upgrades
6 Jan 2012 | 6:54 pmEibach, the respected German suspension manufacturer, has launched an impressive range of dynamic enhancements for BMW’s latest GT offering; the stunning 6-series. Both coupe and cabriolet models are catered for. As the global leader in OEM suspension technology, Eibach has unrivalled access to chassis and technical data for all BMW models, resulting in a kit that offers factory levels of fit and finish, but combined with substantial improvements in handling and control over the showroom model. Naturally, all components come with full TUV approval and maintain the 6 series’ composure in… -
BILSTEIN BMW E46 M3 B12 Pro-Kit Chassis Upgrade
6 Jan 2012 | 2:31 pmBilstein, the respected German suspension manufacturer, has released a version of its much-vaunted BILSTEIN B12 matched spring and damper package for BMW’s now very affordable E46 M3. The BILSTEIN B12 packages consist of four Eibach Pro-Kit springs and four matched BILSTEIN dampers, making for the ultimate ‘real-world’ handling upgrade that balances unparalleled ride quality with exemplary handling and poise. The well proven set-up offers a drop of approximately 20mm. The BILSTEIN dampers that come with the kit draw heavily from the firm’s motorsport heritage and are carefully matched… -
BMW 1 Series M Coupe kit from Prior Design
20 Dec 2011 | 6:50 pmPrior Design has come up with the perfect solution for those E82 BMW 1 Series Coupé owners wanting to give their car the appearance of an M Coupé. According to Prior Design, the PDM1 kit includes a replacement front bumper with carbon splitter, front fenders, side skirts, rear bumper with integrated diffuser, wider rear arches and a vented M3 style hood. Here is the complete part list. - Prior-Design PDM1-WB front bumper (fits all bmw 1-Series E82 models except 1M) - Prior-Design PDM1-WB side skirts (2X) (fits all bmw 1-Series E82 models except 1M) - Prior-Design PDM1-WB rear bumper (fits…
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BMW planning to slot i5 minivan into new range
27 Jan 2012 | 7:21 pmFiled under: Minivan/Van, BMW, Electric, Luxury Imagine you're an auto exec launching a new line of cars. One's a sportscar, the other a city car - pretty much opposite extremes on the spectrum of automotive bodystyles. Do you give them alphanumeric nameplates close to one another? Of course not. You assign them disparate numbers to make room for more models to slot in between. That's just what BMW is doing with its upcoming "i" range, with an i3 at one end and the i8 (star of the recent Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol). So what does it have planned to fit in the middle? -
2013 BMW X6 facelift unveiled
27 Jan 2012 | 7:21 pmThe guys over at BMW seem to have forgotten what free time is and worked relentlessly with new announcements, new launches and so on. Or so it seems, because though they promise a revolution in interiors and a whole new M Performance range, with the release of the 2013 BMW X6 facelift we start getting [...] More... -
BMW M Performance sub-brand shows off SAVs
26 Jan 2012 | 7:11 pmThe recently promised BMW M sub-brand has arrived and it presents itself with the special half-performance SAV models to begin the showing off process with. What we’re looking at here is typical branding and copyrighting prowess that gives hell to most average people trying to buy either of the BMW X5 or X6 SAV. The [...] More... -
BMW takes its autonomous 5 Series onto the autobahn
26 Jan 2012 | 7:11 pmFiled under: Safety, Technology, BMW Last May we went for a high-speed run around Laguna Seca in BMW's Track Trainer, a modified 3 Series that can click of two-minute laps without the driver touching the controls. Now, BMW has packed a 5 Series with the next iteration of the technology and taken it on to the open road. This latest ConnectedDrive experiment uses much of the same tech, but beyond the radar and camera systems on the 3er, it includes new ultrasonic scanners and lasers to re-read the road surface, lines and surrounding vehicles. We say "re-read" because like the system… -
BMW M shows off new diesel-powered lineup in motion
26 Jan 2012 | 7:11 pmFiled under: Sedan, Performance, Wagon, Crossover, BMW, Diesel, Luxury If you'd like to see more of BMW newly unveiled range of M Diesels, here's your chance. To recap, BMW revealed four tri-turboed, diesel-engined, all-wheel-drive M cars for European buyers yesterday: the M550d xDrive (a.k.a. 5 Series) sedan and touring, the X5 M50d and the X6 M50d. All use a 3.0-liter inline-six putting out 376 horses and 545 through an eight-speed auto, and in the case of the M550d sedan it can get to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. That makes each of the white knights in the promo piece both sporty and powerful,…
