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: BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid
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In 5-series, on February 26th, 2010

Continuing our coverage with the BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid, we now have the first video of the latest BMW hybrid. The BMW 5 Series Hybrid is powered by the straight-six N55 Twin-Scroll engine from the 535i F10 model, supported … Continue reading
Wallpapers: BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid
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In 5-series, Featured Posts, on February 26th, 2010

Earlier today, BMW unveiled their latest concept: BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid. The BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid offers the combination of a BMW straight-six with electric drive representing the ongoing development of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and the BMW ActiveHybrid … Continue reading
World Premiere: BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid
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In 5-series, Featured Posts, on February 26th, 2010

Parallel to the world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, BMW is also presenting the concept of a future-oriented full-hybrid model in the upper midrange segment: The BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid … Continue reading
LA Times: “BMW 535i: Everything you want, except fun”
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In 5-series, on February 25th, 2010

After many positive reviews that at times turned into controversial articles, the new BMW 5 Series receives a mildly negative review from LA Times. As always, each reviewer seems to be focusing on different things and there is no overall … Continue reading
2011 BMW 5 Series Touring F11 to be unveiled in April at Leipzig Plant
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In 5-series, on February 22nd, 2010

The new 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring, codename F11, will be unveiled on April 9th at the Leipzig plant in Germany. BMW has just issued a press release to confirm the news. As always, we are working our magic on … Continue reading
Real life photos: 2011 BMW 550i
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In 5-series, on February 22nd, 2010

With a week left before the official unveiling at the Geneva, we have new real life photos of the top 5 Series model, the 550i. The top-of-the-range BMW 550i arrives with BMW’s “reverse-flow” V-8 engine featuring twin turbochargers and High … Continue reading
2011 BMW 5 Series – Video review and some drifting
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In 5-series, on February 20th, 2010

Autoblog.nl publishes one of their usual video reviews and this time, it is BMW 5 Series’ time to go through the test drills. In contrast with some of the recent reviews, the Dutch fellows at Autoblog are quite enjoying the … Continue reading
Spy Photos: ALPINA B5
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In 5-series, Featured Posts, on February 19th, 2010

Geneva Motor Show will host the premiere of another BMW-based model: ALPINA B5. Built on the new generation F10 5 Series, the B5 will bring all the latest innovation from the Buchloe-based automaker. All the ALPINA trademarks remain on this … Continue reading
MotorTrend Comparison: 2011 BMW 535i vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
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In 5-series, Featured Posts, on February 18th, 2010

MotorTrend just published your favorite comparison: new 2011 BMW 535i vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. Ever since its launch back in November, the new BMW 5 Series has been automatically measured against its counterpart in the Mercedes line-up: E-Class. The comparison … Continue reading