The BMW 3 Series has long set the bar for compact sport sedans. Even despite formidable entries from Mercedes-Benz and Audi, the 3 Series continues reign as one of the most respected nameplates in the premium compact segment. That’s why the completely redesigned 2012 BMW 3 Series is such a unique occasion. With this redesign, [...]
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BMW’s “i” sub-brand will kick off within the next few years, so details on the new eco-friendly line are now beginning to emerge. According to Consumer Reports, BMW’s upcoming i3 will feature a range-extending gas-electric powertrain, much like the Chevrolet Volt. However, unlike the Volt which features a four-cylinder gasoline engine, the i3 will reportedly [...]
BMW continues to reign as the world’s best-selling premium automaker. The company’s core brand rose 9.3 percent to 128,446 units in September, keeping it ahead of German rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz. “At the end of the third quarter we find ourselves well on course to deliver our target of more than 1.6 million vehicles in [...]
In an effort to boost overall fuel-efficiency, four-cylinder engines are coming to the BMW lineup for the 2012 model year. A new 2.0-liter turbocharged four will be used in the 2012 528i, Z4 and 3 Series in the U.S. This unit produces 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, and it definitely achieves the elusive [...]
In Oakville, Ontario, a BMW dealership sits abandoned, frozen in time. In 1988, Citation Motors closed its doors and left mechanical bits and even a pair of new BMWs shitting in the showroom. The characteristic 1980s-era showroom interior furnishings, architecture, and design help give the facility the feeling of being a monstrous time capsule. The [...]
The all-new BMW i sub-brand will be focused solely on providing eco-friendly vehicles for the masses when it launches a few years from now. Although the brand will consist of all-electric and hybrid powertrains, the cars also promise to deliver spirited driving dynamics, as any proper BMW should. In Frankfurt last week, BMW showed two [...]
This fall, the 2012 BMW 528i will receive a host new technologies that will make it more efficient without diluting driving performance. These updates include auto stop-start and BMW’s TwinPower turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The new engine is an inline-four that benefits from direct-injection, BMW’s valvetronic intake, and a twin-scroll turbocharger. This engine is small, [...]
The covers have officially been lifted from the all-new 2012 BMW M5. Since the sedan’s inception in 1985, the M5 has been the epitome of the European sports sedan. And now, the latest generation is expected to raise the bar for its competition even further. Under the hood is a 4.4-liter twin-scroll twin-turbo V8 producing [...]
Ahead of its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, pics of the refreshed 2012 1 Series have surfaced online. The new car has somewhat quirky styling cues, particularly the front and rear lights. Overall, the look is still comparable to the existing model, but the the 2012 1 Series will be bigger than the [...]
