Finally we get to see some good photos of the next generation 2009 BMW Z4. I was getting tired to see the covered up dashboard and controllers and try to guess what's hiding behind it. The amazing guys at KGP Photography managed to take some nice shots of the Z4 interior. And WOW, the center console looks pretty damn good. The AC buttons and the other controllers are quite interesting and different from what we have seen so far in the BMW interior designs. 

I also totally dig the steering wheel, interesting shape and the chrome parts look pretty good. If you take a look at the last photo, you will be able to see the central area around the shifter fully uncovered.

Anyway, I figure you might enjoy these.

[Source: Jalopnik.com and KGP Photography ]

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As most of you might know by now, the BMW 3 Series Sedan facelift is just around the corner, and it's expected to be released within next six months. We won't be getting into all the details now, the subject has been covered extensively and please feel free to scan through the tons of information and photos that we posted in the last few months. 

Here are some of the popular articles:

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Now, let's move on and focus on the latest photos of the E9x facelift version that was spotted in Munich this past weekend. This time, the touring version was the one photographed by the guys at Autobild and honestly, nothing has changed in compare to the previous photos. The front camouflage gets smaller and smaller, but the rear taillights are still heavily covered, but as we mentioned before, the facelift models will come with LED taillights.

Less than two weeks ago, we found out that BMW is planning on revealing the 3 Series Facelift models at the Paris Auto Show in October, so until then, let the spy photos game continue.

[Source: Autobild ]

The upcoming BMW 335d has been spotted by the fellows at Autofiends near the Mojave Desert in California. As some of you might recall, the BMW 335d is supposedly going to be released in mid October, but our friends at Bimmerfile heard from another source that the launch date might be pushed back to December. We're trying to confirm these rumors and see exactly what BMW has planned for us.

For now, we know that the 3 and 5 series diesels have been driven around U.S and that they both meet the 50-states emission regulations. Also, the diesel bimmers will definitely be released for the U.S market as well, and this includes the X5d and X6d. 

The BMW 335d in these spy photos is similar to the E90 facelift version we have seen for the past few months, but with a little bit of camouflage in the rear.

In the mean time, if you would like to find out what a wonderful car the 335d is, please read this review by an UK driver. BMW 335d.

[Source Autofiends ] 

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The silly game should be over soon. We have recently learned that the 2009 BMW 7 Series final brochures, fliers and official photos have been printed and ready to be sent out to the press within the next two weeks. But before that, we do have another few spy photos of the 7 Series being tested on the 'Ring.

Pretty much similar to the previous 7 Series spy photos with the only difference that this test mule is actually the LWB version(long-wheel-base). And the new 7 Series LWB certainly looks like it gained some extra inches in length, while still keeping a slim look.

BMW, would you mind releasing the official photos already and let's stop the spy photos-camouflage game? Yes, we know we will be getting them on 07.07, but our dear bimmer fans have no patience anymore.

[Source MotorAuthority  ]

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BMW is preparing the next-generation of its 5-Series for launch in 2010 — 2009 for the European market and Motor Authority managed to get some spy photos. When the new 5-Series finally arrives — likely in 2010 — it will be available with the same 400hp twin-turbo V8 found in the X6, which would put it close to the current BMW M5.

It’s also rumored the 6 cylinder version of the 5 series will keep the twin turbo engine used in the 535i model. The next-generation 5-series is expected to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission with an all-wheel drive option being available. Also notice the quad-exhaust which really shows this 5 series means business and will most likely have current M5 performance speeds.

 Source:Left Lane News

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And we are on a roll today, you have just seen the BMW 3 Series Facelift and 7 Series spy photos, and now we have something different for you: BMW 5 Series Wagon. Thanks again to our friends at Autoholic.de

Not much to see there, pretty heavily camouflaged, but nonetheless still interesting to see that BMW is currently testing a touring version as well.

Did you notice the four exhaust pipes?

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A good day here at BMWBlog, we have just posted an article on the upcoming BMW 3 Series Sedan Facelift and now…for our dear bimmer fans, we have some new photos of the 2009 BMW 7 Series, including the F01 version as well. 

As we mentioned earlier, the photos were taken by our friend Hans over at Autoholic.de and the 7er spotted here is a little more revealing than the photos we posted recently.

This has to be the first spy photo where we can clearly see the trunk lid unmasked, and it looks quite sexy, I must add.

In the photos showing the F01 version of the 7 Series, there is something really interesting going on. We have been zooming in and out trying to figure out what BMW placed on the rooftop of this test mule, but no luck yet. Any ideas?

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For the past weeks, we have posted numerous photos showing the upcoming BMW 3 Series Sedan(E90) facelift, but none of them were as revealing as the ones we have received this morning from our friend Hans, at Autoholic.de.

The 2009 BMW 3 Series facelifted sedan was spotted in Munich, of course, and to our surprise, the front-end was missing the typical heavy BMW camouflage. As mentioned before, the 3 Series sedan will suffer minor modifications to the front headlights.

Also, the hood will get a different shape than the one found in the current models and it does seem to bring the 3 series sedan to a more sporty look. 

Overall, not a bad improvement, but I am more curious to see how the rear-end will look like, to see exactly what choice BMW has made when it comes to the taillights. 

Thanks Hans!

[Source: Autoholic.de ]

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Just about a month ago, we posted some photos of what it seemed to be a BMW M3 Sedan(E90) facelift being spotted on the Munich streets. With all the recent 3 Series sedan facelift photos, everyone seemed to ignore the fact that BMW is already working on a facelift version of its amazing M3 Sedan, which apparently will be released sometimes in the second half of next year.

There won't be any major changes, but rather some small cosmetic improvements, especially in the rear where similar to the 3 Series Sedan, the M3 will receive some new taillights.

No news on whether a new engine will power the facelifted M3 and honestly, we expect BMW to continue with the same engines.

[Source Leftlanenews ]

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Stumble It!

Photos Diablomotor.com

Love the new exhaust on the 2009 BMW 3 Series Facelift. Unique, impressive and it really stands out. We're joking of course, but it was quite funny to see the long unfinished piece of metal sticking out of the rear end.

Anyway, BMW still keeps the taillights covered up, so we can't see AGAIN the real changes that took place there. It was interesting to see the Wagon facelift being tested as well, so I'm assuming they will both be released during the same time.

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Update: Added 2 more exclusive exterior photos, same color different wheels though

Ladies and gentleman, it looks like we have an official date for the revealing of the all new BMW 7 Series: July 7th, 2008. Here are a few things we learned so far about the 7 Series:

• Twin-turbo V12 engine
• Twin-turbo V8 engine
• 8 Speed transmission
• Four square pipes for the high-end model
• Two Square Pipes for the V8
• Four-wheel steering(optional)
• All-wheel drive(optional in the future)
• Dynamic Performance Control
• An improved iDrive Navigation System
• ConnectedDrive
• Driver orientated console coming back
• New BMW exterior colors: Sophisto Grey , Cashmere Silver, Imperial Blue , Mineral Whit

Also, here are some of the latest spy photos with the camouflage still on and a covered up interior.

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The german fellows at Autobild have posted some CGI(computer generated images) of what the next generation BMW X3 might look like. Just a few weeks ago, we saw some photos of a X3 test mule using the body from an E91 model was being tested around the 'Ring.

The renderings of the 2010 BMW X3 is featured on Autobild's front cover along with the BMW X1 CGI. The new X3 seems to be keeping the same lines as the current X3, but in the same, it seems to be importing some elements from its bigger brother, the X5. If the actual car will have a similar design, I can already predict a big success for BMW. I do own a BMW X3, and as much I like the car, I always feel like something it's missing from it.

Now, let's move a little down on that front cover, do you see the BMW X1? In the past, we mentioned that the BMW X1 will be launched in 2009 based on the 3 Series E91 platform and it will have a smaller size than the X3. Now, looking at that single photo, to me the X1 looks like a combination between the X6 and the E91. I might be wrong since the image is fairly small, but it made me wondered which direction is BMW going.

[Source: Autobild via Germancarzone ]

Once again, the fellows at CarMagazine UK bring some "goodies" to the bimmer world. The 2009 BMW 5 Series has been spotted doing some laps around the Nurburgring track.

The car is still heavily camouflaged, but for a change, we get to see some different photos than the ones we have seen before of the test mule being driven around Munich.

Unfortunately, the photos are not revealing at all, so the best we can deduct from them is the large kidney grill that apparently will be sported on this new model. Hopefully the next weeks will bring us some better spy photos where we can see exactly what BMW has been hiding from us for so long. 

Photos CarMagazine UK

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The friends at Bimmerpost have got their hands on some photos of what we thought it would be the future BMW F3, a crossover concept. As we have previously seen, the test mule is actually a 3 Series E91 that is used for engine and drivetrain testing. 

The only difference in this case is that this particular testing model is sporting the front of the future X1 model. As we have mentioned before, the BMW X1 will use the platform found in the E91 cars and the model will be placed somewhere between the X3 and the 3 Series.

Our sources indicate that the X1 is still on schedule for a late release in 2009. 

Looking back at the original CGI that were posted back in 2007, the BMW F3 might actually turn out to be a good looking car.

[Source E90Post.com  ]

As many of you might know by now, BMW is in the final stage of testing a facelifted version of BMW 3 Series E90(sedan). The recent and most interesting news is that BMW is already working on a facelift version of its M3 sedan model. To us, that is a little surprising since the car has just been recently released and knowing BMW's history of refreshing their models somewhere in the middle of their life cycle(usually 3-4 years).

The BMW M3 Sedan facelifted was spotted somewhere in Germany and our friends at M3Post.com managed to get their hands on some spy photos. The new M3 sedan will be getting the same LED taillights that were already spotted on the 3 Series facelifted models, but we are positive there are more changes than we can see in these first spy photos. 

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