BMW plans to expand the use of its TwinPower Turbo package to 4- and 3-cylinder engines, both gasoline and diesel. The system debuted in 2009 on a 6-cylinder 3.0-liter gasoline engine used by the 5-series GT midsized model.
BMW plans to expand the use of its TwinPower Turbo package to 4- and 3-cylinder engines, both gasoline and diesel. The system debuted in 2009 on a 6-cylinder 3.0-liter gasoline engine used by the 5-series GT midsized model.
Set to get its first public airing at the Shanghai auto show in April, the revamped BMW 6-series coupe will arrive in European showrooms later this year, providing BMW with a contemporary two-door coupe to rival the Jaguar XK and the Mercedes-Benz...
BMW plans to unveil its first hybrid-electric model for the Chinese market at the Shanghai auto show next month. The model will be based on the long-wheel-base variant of the 5 series mid-sized sedan, which is only available in China.
Motorsports editor Mac Morrison previews the 12 Hours of Sebring, Porsche is ready for another hybrid-car attempt at the Nürburgring 24-hour race and Lincoln scores a quality award.
BMW's Mini has completed the field trials of its electric model with 40 cars being handed back to the brand's UK plant having been on the road since December 2009.
The motorcycle road racing world championship - or MotoGP - ranks among the world's most popular and spectacular sporting events. The involvement of BMW M GmbH in motorcycle racing's top-echelon event now enters its 13th year. To ensure the safety of the practice runs and the race itself, BMW M GmbH is providing the official Safety Car along with a raft of other high-performance vehicles for use by the Dorna Sports management team and IRTA officials.
It's small and it proudly displays the smallest number of all: 1. But in this exact case, 1 is synonymous with driving enjoyment, vivacity and manoeuvrability. And cabriolet, of course. Yes, my diminutive tester, the BMW 135i, was not only the most dynamic of its range, but it could also drop its top at the press of a button.
Audi has kicked off development of a new performance-orientated crossover model to directly counter the BMW X6.
BMW is considering establishing a production plant in South America as sales continue to grow strongly there.
Almost every report on the 2012 Fiat 500 cites BMW's Mini and its highly successful rebirth as a boutique go-kart.
Staff at BMW and VW are among many European nationals leaving Japan as the government battles to cool nuclear reactors damaged by last week's record earthquake.
Staff at BMW and VW are among many European nationals leaving Japan as the government battles to cool nuclear reactors damaged by last week's record earthquake.
The BMW group plans to further improve profitability and set a new record for unit sales, chairman Norbert Reithofer told the annual general meeting in Munich.
BMW is considering car assembly in Brazil, underlining the region's growing economic importance.
BMW ranks first among 100 desired brands in China, above Rolex and Apple as well as Mercedes and Audi, according to Clear Asia, a Hong Kong-based brand consultancy.
Following the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan, a nuclear crisis is intensifying with each passing hour. Several reactors, including the one in Fukushima, have been severely damaged and now emit abnormally-high levels of radiation, which has the rest of the planet fearing the worst.
BMW aims to raise profit in 2011 after record results last year. The automaker expects 2011 earnings at its auto division will beat last year's margin of 8 percent of sales.
Also in today's show: BMW reveals a sexy 6-series, we check out the winners at the Amelia Island concours, and Chevy has a Captiva for its work fleet.
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