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New BMW 5-Series-rival on sale now for £35,150.

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As soon as automakers hear about tougher fuel economy rules, they start concocting new ways to cut vehicle weight. Full story...

BMW of North America has moved two top executives into new positions in a shift that leaves the automaker searching for a marketing chief. Full story...

The Mercedes E class, BMW's new 5 series and a revamped Audi A8 are attracting wealthy buyers in the United States and China, prompting the German carmakers to boost deliveries. Full story...

The Mercedes E class, BMW's new 5 series and a revamped Audi A8 are attracting wealthy buyers in the United States and China, prompting the German carmakers to boost deliveries. Full story...

The Mercedes E class, BMW's new 5 series and a revamped Audi A8 are attracting wealthy buyers in the U.S. and China, prompting the German carmakers to boost deliveries. Full story...

After a used European family sedan? Cold blooded Canadian after something in an AWD to stick it to Mother Nature's most miserable work? Sort of sounds like you're looking for an Audi, doesn't it? After all-- competing with BMW and Mercedes for the dollars of Canadian shoppers is more easily accomplished when you've got a quarter-century-long reputation for All Wheel Drive (AWD) performance. Full story...

BMW of North America has moved two top executives into new positions in a shift that leaves the automaker searching for a marketing chief. Jack Pitney, 47, becomes vice president for BMW's eastern region, its largest sales zone. Full story...

BMW's legendary performance saloon, the M3, has turned 25. We look back at some of the highlights.

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BMW's small car firm set to unveil new production and concept cars at Geneva Motor Show.

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I laughed out loud when I saw the price of this thing. It's a nice car, though. It's solid, fast, really well built, good-looking and it checks all the midsize-sedan boxes. Full story...

Mysterious website emerges with modern take on iSetta logo.

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Mysterious website emerges with modern take on iSetta logo.

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Brilliance China Automotive Holdings said it expected to record a net profit for the first half of 2010 compared with a loss for the same period a year ago, helped by strong earnings from joint venture BMW Brilliance. Full story...

All-new compact SUV puts efficiency and practicality first.

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Brilliance China Automotive Holdings said it expected to record a net profit for the first half of 2010 versus a loss for the same period a year ago, helped by strong earnings from joint venture BMW Brilliance. Full story...

Only 30 copies of the Frozen Gray M3 will be produced, and obviously they are all spoken for. But those 30 lucky buyers will have to sign an agreement that acknowledges the special care that the paint job needs. Full story...

CHICAGO - Since opening in 2009, the Elysian has set the new standard for luxury living in Chicago. Through its newest partnership with BMW of North America's Central Region, guests will now travel in the same level of style. Today, Elysian and BMW announced a partnership that will 'bring joy' to the Elysian guest's experience - on four wheels. Full story...

The new BMW X3 is the successor to a top seller and will add a new dimension to the pleasure of driving a Sports Activity Vehicle of this class. More significantly than ever, it establishes benchmarks in agility and efficiency, whilst at the same time convincing through noticeably increased driving comfort. The design of the new BMW X3 combines the typical BMW X character with a dynamically stretched silhouette. Thanks to a generous amount of space and a high degree of variability in the interior, it is possible to adapt travel comfort as well as transportation capacities to suit each personal requirement. Four-wheel drive technology BMW xDrive not only optimises traction, but has also been specifically harmonised to ensure enhanced driving dynamics. The new BMW X3 offers state-of-the-art qualities with uncompromising diversity, combining both driving pleasure and efficiency with comfort and functionality, durability and elegance. Full story...

BMW has enhanced the 2011 X3 with a fresh look and new engine lineup as it tries to fend off increased competition in the luxury SUV segment. Full story...