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

BMW Gran Coupe

Behind the design of the BMW Gran Coupe
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In Concepts, on May 6th, 2010

As with any new models or concepts, weeks after the official unveiling, BMW releases some behind the scenes photos of the BMW Gran Coupe Concept. Unveiled last month at the Beijing Motor Show, the BMW Concept Gran Coupe emphasizes the … Continue reading
Podcast: BMWBLOG joins RoundelTable for our first podcast
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In Others, on April 30th, 2010

We have done reviews, test drives, tons of spy photos articles, renderings, rumors, videos, live webcasts, motorsport races, you name it…but what we haven not done so far was a podcast. This week, our own Andrew Murphy and Hugo Becker … Continue reading
New Video: BMW Gran Coupe Concept
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In Concepts, on April 28th, 2010

The BMW Gran Coupe saga continues and today, we have a new video of BMW’s latest concept unveiled last week at the 2010 Beijing Motor Show. The BMW Gran Coupe is labeled as a 4-door coupe type of vehicle with … Continue reading
Photo Comparison: BMW Gran Coupe vs. BMW CS Concept
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In Concepts, Featured Posts, on April 24th, 2010

Yesterday morning at the Beijing Motor Show, BMW has unveiled a four door coupe concept. Dubbed BMW Gran Coupe, the new concept from BMW is built on the ‘backbone’ platform that underpins the current 5-series, 7-series and 5 GT. Design … Continue reading
First Video: BMW Concept Gran Coupe
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In Concepts, on April 24th, 2010

And here it is ladies and gentlemen, the first footage of the newly released BMW Concept Gran Coupe. The BMW Concept Gran Coupe concentrates the fundamental values of the brand, including the famous Hofmeister Kink and kidney grille. As with … Continue reading
BMW Gran Coupe vs. Audi Sportback vs. Mercedes CLS vs. Porsche Panamera
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In Concepts, Featured Posts, on April 23rd, 2010

Earlier today, BMW unveiled their latest concept: Gran Coupe. Sharing similarities with the CS Concept and the next generation 6 Series, BMW Concept Gran Coupe is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and intriguing bimmer to be … Continue reading
First Live Photos: BMW Concept Gran Coupe
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In Concepts, on April 23rd, 2010

With an exclusive Design Night on the evening of the first press day at Auto China in Beijing, BMW introduced a new concept: BMW Gran Coupe, an elegant 4-door vehicle with striking dynamic proportions and resembling the CS Concept. The … Continue reading
We’ve had the opportunity to revisit the CS and update it….”
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In Concepts, on April 23rd, 2010

said BMW Chief Designer Adrian Van Hooydonk in an interview for Autocar UK straight from the Beijing Motor Show. According to Van Hooydonk, the BMW Gran Coupe picks up on the work started four years ago with the CS Concept: … Continue reading