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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Rumors: BMW i1 and i5 to launch by 2016
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In Rumors, on March 3rd, 2012

According to Automobile Magazine, BMW is preparing two additional models for the i sub-brand: BMW i1 and BMW i5. Last year, a test mule was spotted equipped with electric wheel-hub motors at the front, and was running, on very narrow … Continue reading
Renderings: BMW M135i F20 5-doors
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In Rumors, on February 28th, 2012

At the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, BMW will unveil the new M135i Concept, a super sporty version of the 3-door F21 1 Series. A 5-door M135i is also expected to launch in the near future and in the mean time, … Continue reading
Next generation BMW 7 Series to use carbon fiber
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In Rumors, on February 23rd, 2012

In a recent interview with BMWBLOG, Dr. Klaus Drager said that the next generation BMW 7 Series will make extensive use of carbon fiber. When asked the question about CFRP moving into mainstream production cars, Dr. Draeger said: “At that … Continue reading
BMW Purchasing Saab? Not So Fast!
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In Rumors, on February 22nd, 2012

Our friends at Autoblog posted some speculation about BMW’s potential interest in Saab. I dismissed that out of hand upon reading it. Saab, unfortunately, is damaged goods (read nigh on ‘radioactive’) at the moment. Their sales in the last few … Continue reading
Rumor: BMW 335d phased out in U.S. in favor of ActiveHybrid 3
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In Rumors, on February 9th, 2012

See official comment from BMWNA below Rumor of the day comes from Auto123 magazine which reports on BMW’s plans to phase out the 335d model for the U.S. market. According to the Canadian magazine that doesn’t quote any official sources, … Continue reading
Renderings: BMW X4
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In Rumors, on February 1st, 2012

According to UK magazine AutoExpress, the following renderings of the upcoming BMW X4 are based on insider information and reflect the design language of “baby-crossover.” As we mentioned before, the X4 seems to be taking its styling cues from the … Continue reading
Exclusive: BMW 1 Series GT to launch at Paris Motor Show
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In Featured Posts, Rumors, on February 1st, 2012

The long-time rumored BMW 1 Series GT is scheduled to appear at the Paris Motor Show in October. According to a source, the 1 Series Gran Turismo will be powered by three and four-cylinder turbo engines and will sport the … Continue reading
Exclusive: BMW 3 Series GT launching in March 2013
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In Featured Posts, Rumors, on January 30th, 2012

BMWBLOG just learned that the long-time rumored BMW 3 Series GT will come to market in March 2013. According to a BMW source the 3 Series GT features more attractive and sleeker lines than its older brother, the 5 GT, … Continue reading
Exclusive: New information on BMW 7 Series LCI
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In Rumors, on January 27th, 2012

We have just learned that the facelfited BMW 7 Series will go on sale this July. The F01 and F02 7er LCI models will feature full LED headlights that were redesigned to look sleeker and are smaller in size. The … Continue reading