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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Premiere: BMW 5 Series GT with M Sport package
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In 5-series, on July 1st, 2011

From autumn 2011, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo will for the first time be available with an M Sport package which accentuates and intensifies the most dynamic facets of this model. The package comprises a range of aerodynamics, suspension … Continue reading
Premiere: BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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In 5-series, on July 1st, 2011

New four-cylinder engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology add further talent to the line-up of petrol and diesel powerplants. For the other diesel engines in the BMW 5 Series, autumn 2011 will bring further improvements in power, and further reductions … Continue reading
2012 BMW 528i gets the 2.0 liter four-cylinder N20 engine
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In 5-series, on July 1st, 2011

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 1, 2011… BMW today announced significant enhancements for the 2012 BMW 528i Sedan, most significantly BMW’s new TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. To further enhance its efficiency in everyday driving, the 2012 BMW 528i also … Continue reading
Autocar: Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring review
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In 5-series, on June 29th, 2011

Autocar magazines reviews the new ALPINA B5 BiTurbo. Based on the 5 Series Touring, the ALPINA B5 takes the popular wagon a step further with both power and visual upgrades. What’s it like? To understand the B5 Touring you need … Continue reading
Alpina B5 BiTurbo Test Drive by GT Spirit
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In 5-series, on May 24th, 2011

The folks over GT Spirit got their hands on a brand-new ALPINA B5 BiTurbo. The new B5 by ALPINA enhances the aggressive look of the current 5 Series by offering its own treatment. Similar to what we have seen on … Continue reading
BMW 5 Series GT sales disappointing – 3 Series Wagon might stay
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In 5-series, Featured Posts, on May 23rd, 2011

According to Automotive News, BMW of North America has been disappointed by the sales of the 5 Series Gran Turismo. Introduced last year as a replacement for the new 5 Series Wagon, the 5 GT has been one of the … Continue reading
Photo Comparison: BMW 5 Series Touring vs. Mercedes E-Class Estate vs. Audi A6 Avant
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In 5-series, on May 19th, 2011

Audi introduces the new A6 Avant and as usual, we use the opportunity for a photo comparison with its major competitors, the BMW 5 Series Touring F11 and Mercedes E-Class Wagon model. The new A6 Avant follows the design language … Continue reading
BMW 5 Series Touring by Hamann
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In 5-series, on May 14th, 2011

After the limousine, HAMANN-Motorsport now also vamps up the estate car version of the new BMW 5 Series. In Laupheim the Touring is upgraded to become a fitness studio for up to five persons. All done with the aid of … Continue reading
3D Design M-Sport Aero Package for BMW 5 Series
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In 5-series, on May 1st, 2011

Last summer, 3D Design, a local Japanese tuner, introduced an aero package for the new BMW 5 Series. But now, they return with a new kit, this time based on the M-Sport Package available for the same 5 Series Sedan … Continue reading