Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

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Video: 2013 BMW M5 on the race track
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In 3-Series, on August 27th, 2012

Scott Pruett, the American racing driver who has competed in NASCAR, Champ Car, IMSA, Trans-Am and Grand-Am, takes the new BMW M5 for a few laps at Laguna Seca. In the first video, we can take a closer look at … Continue reading
*Update* F30 BMW 3 Series earn marginal ratings in new IIHS Crash Test
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In 3-Series, on August 15th, 2012

Updated with BMWNA official statement. See below A new crash test by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the F30 BMW 3 Series a score rating of “Marginal.” Same challenge was encountered by Acura TSX, Lincoln MKZ and Volkswagen … Continue reading
Comparison: BMW 320d EfficientDynamics vs Audi A4 TDIe
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In 3-Series, on August 14th, 2012

AutoExpress UK takes on the challenge to compare two of the most green compact premium cars: BMW 320d EfficientDynamics and Audi A4 TDIe. Available only to European customers, the 320d ED is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder diesel … Continue reading
BMW dealers can now deactivate the auto Start/Stop settings
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In 3-Series, on August 13th, 2012

In a bulletin issued to its 300+ dealerships in the U.S., BMW gives the permission for engineers to deactivate the auto Start/Stop settings. The innovative system helps improve fuel-economy and reduce CO2 emissions, but it is already activated by default. … Continue reading
3D Design F30 BMW 3 Series Revealed
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In 3-Series, on August 11th, 2012

3D Design Japan and IND reveal their own interpretation of the new F30 BMW 3 Series. The car now features a front lip that comes with two retaining brackets for mounting on the inner wheel well. The retaining brackets are … Continue reading
F30 BMW 3 Series by Kelleners Sport
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In 3-Series, on August 9th, 2012

Germany-based tuner Kelleners Sport releases a new program for the F30 BMW 3 Series. The tuning package delivers both cosmetic and power upgrades to BMW’s biggest-seller. The program kicks off with the 320d model that was tuned to produce 215 … Continue reading
Transformation Complete: BMW 335 Coupe by IND
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In 335i, on August 3rd, 2012

Chicago-based IND delivers a new exciting BMW project to one of their customers. The 335i Coupe goes through an extensive tuning program that gave the car both a power boost and an improved dynamics and looks. Let’s have a look … Continue reading
MINI Design concept cars
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In 3-Series, on August 3rd, 2012

Concept cars serve as a “creative playground” for car designers. All have a focus on the future in common and visionary potential comes as standard. From innovative lighting concepts and novel door mechanisms to the creative realisation of specific thematic … Continue reading
Reviews: Cadillac ATS – Can it match the BMW 3 Series?
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In 3-Series, on July 23rd, 2012

First reviews of the Cadillac ATS are coming in. Labeled as “GM’s BMW 3 Series Fighter”, the first compact Cadillac joins the midsize segment to take on BMW’s top-seller, the 3 Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Cadillac ATS will be … Continue reading