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The 500 motorists selected to be part of BMW's electric Mini test program in the U.S. will pay a monthly leasing rate of $850 (about 1070 euros). Full story...

It's obvious that BMW wants to demonstrate its mastery of green technology and is taking full advantage of the Los Angeles Auto Show to do so. Not only has the German manufacturer officially released pricing on its diesel vehicles destined for North America (the Canadian prices will be revealed in a few days), but it has also taken the opportunity to lift the veil on several new technologies, some of which, like the Mini E, are already almost reality. Full story...

Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica agrees with his BMW-Sauber colleague Christian Klien about the dubious aesthetics of the 2009-style aerodynamic rules. Full story...

SENIOR EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: Tune an already superb 3-series chassis to M level, add a 414-hp V8 heart stopper tied to a supermanageable seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, toss in a spectacular interior, and what could possibly be missing? Maybe... Full story...

SENIOR EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: Tune an already superb 3-series chassis to M level, add a 414-hp V8 heart stopper tied to a supermanageable seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, toss in a spectacular interior, and what could possibly be missing? Maybe... Full story...

First interior spy shots show RR4 gets BMW's control system Full story...

As of writing, the Mercedes SLK had undergone a recent face-lift while a key competitor, the BMW Z4, had reached the end of its life-cycle. Talk about a good month. Sporting its glamorous new body, the 2009 SLK was free to gallivant around and enjoy a temporarily enlarged share of the German premium roadster market. Full story...

As of writing, the Mercedes SLK had undergone a recent face-lift while a key competitor, the BMW Z4, had reached the end of its life-cycle. Talk about a good month. Sporting its glamorous new body, the 2009 SLK was free to gallivant around and enjoy a temporarily enlarged share of the German premium roadster market. Full story...

As of writing, the Mercedes SLK had undergone a recent face-lift while a key competitor, the BMW Z4, had reached the end of its life-cycle. Talk about a good month. Sporting its glamorous new body, the 2009 SLK was free to gallivant around and enjoy a temporarily enlarged share of the German premium roadster market. Full story...

Owner Simon is worried about his 330d’s health after garage fuel mix-up. Full story...

When the outgoing BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) was introduced late in 2001 its exterior styling became a source of some controversy, especially in Europe, writes Dave Leggett. The flamboyant lines that culminated in the raised rear (dubbed the 'Bangle Butt' after designer Chris Bangle) jarred with conservative-minded BMW loyalists who prefer evolutionary design advances that support strong residuals. Full story...

When the outgoing BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) was introduced late in 2001 its exterior styling became a source of some controversy, especially in Europe, writes Dave Leggett. The flamboyant lines that culminated in the raised rear (dubbed the 'Bangle Butt' after designer Chris Bangle) jarred with conservative-minded BMW loyalists who prefer evolutionary design advances that support strong residuals. Full story...

BMW-Sauber Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica has no explanation for his bizarre loss of competitiveness right at the end of the 2008 season. Full story...

There is a rule of thumb in Formula 1: Standing still means going backwards. Vehicles change from race to race. Willy Rampf, the Technical Director of the BMW Sauber F1 Team, uses a selection of technical drawings to describe the constant change undergone by the BMW Sauber F1.08. Full story...

BMW-Sauber Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica has no explanation for his bizarre loss of competitiveness right at the end of the 2008 season. Full story...

Plans for striking CS Concept to go into production have been shelved. Full story...

BMW is planning to close its Regensburg plant for an extra 14 days over the winter break. Full story...

BMW is sticking to its cost-cutting goals, despite the current financial challenges facing suppliers. Full story...

BMW of North America LLC opts for higher profits for its diesel vehicles than its major rivals do by charging a premium that tops $4,000 for one model. Full story...

For the first time in modern grand prix history, all the top teams will have the same driver line-ups in 2009 as they did this year.Ferrari, McLaren, BMW-Sauber and Toyota had already confirmed that they would be keeping their current names. Full story...