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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…

Engine code S55 for next BMW M3 / M4

BMW M550d and Tri-Turbo diesels rumored to get 420 hp

BMW M550d and Tri-Turbo diesels rumored to get 420 hp

At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, BMW introduced their first tri-turbo engine powering four models in the new BMW M Performance Automobiles line: BMW M550d xDrive (sedan and touring), BMW X5 M50d and X6 M50d….

Rumor: BMW M750i and 728i launching March 2013

Rumor: BMW M750i and 728i launching March 2013

The BMW 7 Series just received its mid-cycle facelift which includes visual and power upgrades, but a rumor is pointing to additional engines in early 2013. According to our sister-magazine BimmerToday, the Munich-based automaker plans…

Hyundai working on BMW 3 Series Sedan competitor

Hyundai working on BMW 3 Series Sedan competitor

The rumor around a Hyundai 3 Series competitor comes back to focus. Just last year we reported on the plans of the Korean automaker to introduce a new model that will compete against BMW, Mercedes…