All-new BMW 2012 M5

Revealed in concept car guise at the recent Shanghai auto show, the new BMW M5 will not only be the first turbocharged M5 to hit the streets, but also the first one with an optional all-wheel drive system, or at least that’s what an unnamed company insider told British car magazine, Autocar. The company official said the all-wheel drive model will be built around the upcoming V8-powered M5

BMW 3-Series Still Top Dog despite Strong Competition

In the ingloriously named, “small premium car segment”, the BMW 3-Series is king. A good all-rounder with sporting pretensions and cred, a nice assortment of engine and equipment options, and perhaps most importantly, a variety of body styles including a coupe and station wagon derivative that have ensured its market supremacy. All 3-Series models are doing their bit to keep sales high.

Mini to Use Rolls Royce-Prepped Goodwood as a Sub-brand for Bespoke Models

In the same way the John Cooper Works moniker designates high-performance models, Mini plans to use the Goodwood name as a sub-brand for high-end luxury versions of its cars. According to British magazine Autocar, which quotes sources from within the company, the Goodwood badge will be used on luxurious, bespoke Minis just like the JCW badge is put on its high-performance models. The first model

U Spy: BMW’s New X1 ‘baby’ Crossover Caught Strolling in Long Beach, California

While BMW is still keeping mum on when it will bring its smallest crossover model over to the States, Carscoop reader, Nick K., who is always alert for new models on the road, snapped this picture of the X1 dressed in an M Sport outfit during his daily maneuvers in Long Beach, California. “I saw this BMW X1 driving in Long Beach today followed by 3 5-Series BMW's. It had specially marked plates

BMW M3 *Darth Maul* Project by MWDesign

Canadian tuner MWDesign have begun a tuning programme for the BMW M3 Coupe (E92) which they have codenamed Darth Maul, presumably from the Star Wars Episode One baddie. Currently the programme is in stage 1. For now only a few pieces of kit have been installed in Jerez Black, the colour of the exterior. For starters there is an Amuse Ericsson front bumper with custom orange highlights.Carbon

First Drive: 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster grows up at the expense of its groove

The all-new 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster is the eagerly anticipated replacement to both the Z4 Convertible and Z4 Coupe. Adding to this pressure, the two-seater is also tasked with satisfying the enthusiasts who enjoyed the high-performance M variants, both of which are discontinued – at least for the moment. Autoblog just spent a long day behind the wheel of the multi-role Z4, dissecting the

Bizarre Medical Wagon: BMW presents X6 ambulance at rescue vehicle show

You know you’ve always wanted to drive a four-hundred-horsepower BMW through city streets like a bat out of hell, and now the Bavarian automaker has the legal remedy. All you’ll need to do is get certified as an ambulance driver and convince your local emergency response unit to invest in this X6 ambulance, which BMW is showcasing at the upcoming RETTmobil rescue vehicle show in Fulda,

BMW M3 *Darth Maul* Project by MW Design

Canadian tuner MWDesign have begun a tuning programme for the BMW M3 Coupe (E92) which they have codenamed Darth Maul, presumably from the Star Wars Episode One baddie. Currently the programme is in stage 1. For now only a few pieces of kit have been installed in Jerez Black, the colour of the exterior. For starters there is an Amuse Ericsson front bumper with custom orange highlights.Carbon

Officially Official: BMW drops the details on its 2010 5 Series Gran Turismo

Despite the departure of controversial lead designer Chris Bangle, BMW is showing no signs of returning to the “One sausage, three-sizes” styling brief that it once adhered to. The latest proof of this is the announcement of the production 5 Series Gran Turismo, which, as expected, looks little changed from the concept that set tongues wagging in Geneva, save for a few details like smaller

BMW to offer new 2.0 liter four-cylinder exclusively with turbo

BMW will be offering its range of 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrols exclusively in turbocharged configurations, according to a report by Autocar.The automaker will have varying output levels for its new 2.0 liter petrol turbo that will top-out in a 245 PS (180 kW / 241 bhp) rated variant, as introduced recently in the BMW X1 xDrive28i (torque: 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft).That 2.0 liter aluminum block

Automotive Wallpapers: BMW 5 Series Touring

Post by: AutomotiveBMW 5-Series Touring is the perfect symbiosis of driving pleasure, efficiency, flexibility and sporting elegance. Generation to the Business 4 Touring assured through a strong design aesthetic, the level of functionality and modern premium brand-distinctive driving dynamics combined with exemplary efficiency. Size of comfort and safety features, which include a number of

Automotive Wallpapers: BMW 5 Series Touring

Post by: AutomotiveBMW 5-Series Touring is the perfect symbiosis of driving pleasure, efficiency, flexibility and sporting elegance. Generation to the Business 4 Touring assured through a strong design aesthetic, the level of functionality and modern premium brand-distinctive driving dynamics combined with exemplary efficiency. Size of comfort and safety features, which include a number of

Automotive Wallpapers: BMW 5 Series Touring

Post by: AutomotiveBMW 5-Series Touring is the perfect symbiosis of driving pleasure, efficiency, flexibility and sporting elegance. Generation to the Business 4 Touring assured through a strong design aesthetic, the level of functionality and modern premium brand-distinctive driving dynamics combined with exemplary efficiency. Size of comfort and safety features, which include a number of

2011 BMW 1-series M Coupe

Post by: Automotive With the anticipation of fans around the world at its peak, the BMW M GmbH introduced the newest member of its product family intimate. For the first time, M coveted badge has been given to the popular 1-Series BMW 1-Series in the form of all-new BMW M Coupe. Badge M submitted after two years of the development process through the BMW M engineers and test drivers achieve

2011 New BMW X3: Martha Stewart Designs

Post by: Automotive Martha Stewart has accepted an invitation from BMW to design your dream BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle BMW using "E 'Dream. Building. Driving." Programme. Martha used the "Build Your Own" tool online at bmwusa.com to customize your BMW X3.Customization is a specialty for the new BMW X3, the vehicle has more than 70 million unique configurations. Martha Stewart has