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2013 BMW Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo set for Geneva Motor Show

The 2013 Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo, based on the new BMW 3-Series F30 model, is set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show this month. Continue reading »

BMW recall 1 series, 3 series and Z4 over electrical issue

BMW are recalling certain 1-series, 3 series and Z4 models due to faulty battery cable connectors that can fail and cause the engine to stall. Continue reading »

BMW and Toyota to build sports car this year

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation are pursuing their strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility by recently signing binding agreements aimed at long-term collaboration between the two companies for the joint development of a fuel cell system, joint development of architecture and components for a sports vehicle, and joint research and development of lightweight technologies. These agreements follow a memorandum of understanding signed in June 2012. Continue reading »

2012 BMW M5 revealed on the internet

Official photos of the 2012 BMW M5 have been “leaked” onto the Internet, possibly intentionally, and it looks just like how anyone would’ve pictured the new M5 would look, so there aren’t any real surprises. Continue reading »

2012 BMW 1-Series hatchback revealed

This is the 2012 BMW 1-Series hatchback. The design might look like a photoshopped joke, but this really is how the new generation of the smallest BMW looks. And it doesn’t bode well for future BMW designs. Continue reading »

2012 BMW M5 concept revealed

Nearly 25 years ago, US enthusiasts were introduced to the concept of the true performance/luxury sedan, the veritable “wolf in a business suit”. A car which offered the driving comfort experienced in a premium sedan and the handling characteristics of a high-performance sports car that can only be described by one single unmistakable model designation – BMW M5. With the first generation of this model, which arrived on US shores in 1987, BMW M GmbH laid the foundation stone for a completely new vehicle category. The BMW M5 was the first car of its kind to offer racing-oriented high performance in a sedan that could be driven without compromise in everyday traffic. This unique concept developed into a remarkable success story spanning four model generations. BMW M GmbH prepares to draw the attention enthusiasts to a four-door sedan yet again. The BMW Concept M5, which makes its public debut at the Auto Shanghai 2011, represents the latest interpretation of this unmistakable vehicle character. Continue reading »

2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe revealed

For some reason, BMW released the new 2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible first, complete with a media launch event in South Africa, and is already on sale in the U.S. and other countries. Now BMW has revealed details about the Coupe version. Continue reading »

2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe debut in Detroit

Long rumored and then long anticipated, the M version of the 1-Series has finally debuted. Since it was impossible to call it an M1, that name already taken by a BMW supercar in the 1970s, the 2012 addition to the range will be known as the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. Continue reading »

Saab to used BMW-Mini engines from 2012

Saab and BMW announced an agreement for the supply of engines to be
used in next-generation Saab vehicles. Under the purchase, supply and development
agreement, BMW will supply Saab with 4-cylinder 1.6L turbocharged gasoline engines
from 2012. The engines will be adapted to meet Saab’s specific requirements.
The contract was signed on Wednesday in Trollhättan, Sweden. Participating in the signing
were Saab Automobile CEO Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile Chairman Victor Muller and
Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and
Marketing. Continue reading »

BMW recalls 135i, 335i, X6, Z4 sDrive35i and X5

After numerous complaints by owners, threats of a lawsuit and lambasting on ABC News, BMW’s American arm is now conducting a full recall on all models fitted with the “award-winning” turbocharged 3.0L inline-6 engine due to reports of fuel pump failure. Continue reading »

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