Rumors

Report: Hyundai to build a crossover competitor to BMW

Korean automaker Hyundai continues its journey to become a premium a car manufacturer. For Automotive News, Dave Zuchowski, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, said the Korean brand may have room for a premium model to…

BMW M235i xDrive to come in the near future

BMW M235i xDrive to come in the near future

Building atop the success of the M135i, the new BMW M235i will follow its steps when it comes to drivetrains. While the M235i rear-wheel drive was just unveiled at 2014 Detroit Auto Show, the xDrive…

Upcoming BMW models and engines

Upcoming BMW models and engines

Over the next few years, BMW plans to introduce a wide range of new or refreshed models. Some, like the F16 X6, F26 X4, F45 220i Active Tourer or G11/G12 7 Series. Along with these…

G11 BMW 7 Series: Extra-long version planned in response to S-Class Pullman?

With new BMW M4 the company focused more on lightweight

In an interview for Top Gear UK, BMW’s product manager for small and medium cars, Matt Collins, says the Munich-based automaker is focusing more on lightweight reductions for the new BMW M4. What we’d like…

Rumor: BMW 8 Series Coupe in works?

Recent reports bring to front the idea of an upcoming BMW 8 Series Coupe. BMW insiders told Automotive News that the company is weighing a return to the high-end coupe segment, in which Mercedes offers…

BMW Head of R&D says 22 new vehicles by end of 2014

BMW Head of R&D says 22 new vehicles by end of 2014

In an interview with Auto Motor und Sport BMW Board member responsible for research and development, Herbert Diess, gave some insight into the company’s roadmap through the end of 2014. Diess says that BMW Group…

Update: Mercedes AMG chassis guru goes to BMW M

Update: A BMW M spokesperson confirmed that Meyer is in charge of chassis, power train, electrics and electronics development at BMW M, and his role started on January 1, 2013. Well-connected journalist Greg Kable of…