BMW X1

“Fierce” competition slows BMW’s 2015 profit gains

According to a recent report by Forbes, “BMW AG cautioned that “fierce” competition and higher spending levels will hold back profit gains this year, as aging models caused profitability to slide in the third quarter.” While…

BMW working to attract millennials with M2 and X1

BMW working to attract millennials with M2 and X1

BMW recently made the interwebs explode with its news of the upcoming M2. The BMW M2 is the go-fast version of most enthusiasts’ favorite Bavarian and the least expensive proper M Division product. So, naturally,…

Should the BMW X1 get an M Performance variant?

Should the BMW X1 get an M Performance variant?

I once heard a story about BMW M engineers, during a press launch for the 850i, said they would never make a BMW M8 because it was too heavy and M cars must be lightweight. Whether or…

New, funny BMW X1 ads

Could BMW X1 become BMW's best-selling SUV?

Could BMW X1 become BMW’s best-selling SUV?

The brand new F48 BMW X1 made big headlines by being the first front-wheel drive based BMW SUV in the brand’s storied history. The switch from rear-wheel drive to a front-wheel drive-based platform was largely a…

BMW 7 Series and others to get updates in Autumn

At the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW introduced quite a few new drive and equipment variants of the BMW 7 Series, X1 and 2 Series Active Tourer. BMW will be offering a second diesel engine…

New BMW X1 can tow a 2,000 kg boat

New BMW X1 can tow a 2,000 kg boat

At the media launch of the new BMW X1, the Bavarians decided to showcase the capabilities of the entry-level SUV, and to do so, they attached a boat trailer which can be as heavy as…

Who Are All The BMW SUVs For?

Who Are All The BMW SUVs For?

At the moment, BMW has five SUVs on sale; the X1, X3, X4, X5 and X6. Could there really be a specific customer base for each and every one of those SUVs?

Jaguar considers BMW X1 competitor

Jaguar considers BMW X1 competitor

The entry-level sports crossover segment is bound to get more crowded. Autocar is reporting that Jaguar could soon join segment with an X1 competitor which be priced below the XE sedan. “A family [of CUVs]…

History of the BMW X Series

History of the BMW X Series

In 1994, BMW acquired Land Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) in a deal worth ÂŁ800 million. Although, the Rover Group reported 35 percent increase in their sales eight months after the takeover, the company was…