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The new Z4, BMW's first roadster with a folding hardtop, replaces both the Z4 coupe and roadster. Every piece of the car's sheetmetal is new, though with its long hood and prominent shoulder lines, it is recognizable as nothing other than a Z4. Full story...

The new Z4, BMW's first roadster with a folding hardtop, replaces both the Z4 coupe and roadster. Every piece of the car's sheetmetal is new, though with its long hood and prominent shoulder lines, it is recognizable as nothing other than a Z4. Full story...

BMW Canada is hosting a series of comparison drive events to demonstrate why the BMW 3 Series is Canada's top selling premium car. Starting in April, participants and their guests will have the opportunity to test drive the 3 Series while comparing it back-to-back with competitors' models. Full story...

BMW today refuted speculation that it might need to take more drastic steps such as taking capacity out of the group in response to the severe drop in car demand and more restricted availability of credit. Full story...

BMW today refuted speculation that it might need to take more drastic steps such as taking capacity out of the group in response to the severe drop in car demand and more restricted availability of credit. Full story...

With the electric Mini already on trial in the United States, BMW plans to launch a range of near-zero emission vehicles within the next few years. Full story...

Another extraordinary automotive designer from Quebec has made the news. Karim Habib is leaving BMW to join the ranks of Mercedes-Benz at their Stuttgart Design Center in Germany. Full story...

BMW is sticking to the long-term targets set out in its so-called Number One strategy despite the current challenging economic times, the automaker said as it announced a fall in 2008's net profit of almost 90% on Wednesday. Full story...

Desirable drop-top model targets BMW's 3-Series Convertible with folding metal roof!

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BMW Group CEO Norbert Reithofer warned that the premium automaker could lose money if the current global sales downturn continues for the rest of in the year. "For 2009, the largest risk is the collapsing market. Full story...

BMW today said it would focus on managing its finances to ensure its independence during 2009, a transition year in which car markets will drop as much as 20 percent. Full story...

Guy Giroux is 10-time Quebec and three-time Canadian Enduro Champion. He is the official BMW Canada rider for 2009, aboard a G450X, and as a member of Team Moto123.com will keep us informed on his racing throughout the season. Full story...

For $45,000, you have a choice between two BMW compact family haulers, the X3 sport-ute and the 3-Series Touring you see here. Both have all-wheel drive, seating for five and the dog, but the X3 benefits from 30 extra horses. In the sales charts, though, the 3-Series Touring is way behind the X3. In 2008, BMW moved out 279 328i wagons and 2296 X3s, so why bother offering it? Because they can; premium wagons are popular in Europe, so it's not a big deal for the German brand to bring over the ocean. Full story...

Formula 1 team BMW-Sauber would like to see formula one's minimum car weight increased due to the introduction of the KERS system. Full story...

The BMW Sauber F1 Team has covered 9,445 kilometres in testing with the F1.09 in Valencia, Sakhir, Jerez and Barcelona in preparation for the team's fourth season in Formula One. Here is Interview with BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen. Full story...

For $45,000, you have a choice between two BMW compact family haulers, the X3 sport-ute and the 3-Series Touring you see here. Both have all-wheel drive, seating for five and the dog, but the X3 benefits from 30 extra horses. In the sales charts, though, the 3-Series Touring is way behind the X3. In 2008, BMW moved out 279 328i wagons and 2296 X3s, so why bother offering it? Because they can; premium wagons are popular in Europe, so it's not a big deal for the German brand to bring over the ocean. Full story...

Seems like the Mercedes-Benz design department is bulking up on new talent. Full story...

IBM and Dassault Systèmes have announced BMW's use of a single digital software environment for the design of all BMW engines across its fuel and diesel-powered cars, motorcycles, and its newest line of eco-friendly, hybrid cars including a hydrogen-powered vehicle. Full story...

The final day of testing of the BMW Sauber F1 Team for the 2009 season has now passed. After taking the F1.09 for its maiden outing in Valencia on 20th January, Robert Kubica tested the car in Bahrain, Jerez and Barcelona. Full story...

BMW AG has consolidated all of its engine development on one digital software platform, software provider Dassault Systemes said today. Full story...