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2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan First Impressions
Monday, February 06, 2012
The 3 Series is BMW's most important model. Not just because it's their bestselling line by a considerable margin, but because it's the car that best represents the brand throughout its existence.
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DTM: BMW teams announced
Saturday, February 04, 2012
The announcement of exactly which drivers will be in which of the three BMW Motorsport teams marks another milestone en route to BMW's first race in the new DTM era.
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2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan: diesel is out, hybrid is in
Friday, February 03, 2012
This will probably make diesel-engine lovers cringe, but BMW will retire the 335d from its lineup in 2012. Its 425 lb-ft of torque will be missed. On the other hand, the 2012 3 Series Sedan will host much more fuel-efficient engines, negating the true need for a diesel powertrain.
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2012 BMW 528i xDrive Review
Friday, February 03, 2012
New 4-cylinder powered 5-Series is the best-rounded of the popular midsize BMW's line. The $56,900 528i xDrive should be at the very top of your luxury car shopping list.
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DTM: BMW unveils first livery of new M3 DTM (+photos)
Monday, January 30, 2012
BMW Motorsport returns with six BMW M3 DTM cars in 2012 as it makes its comeback in the DTM. One of the cars, the Castrol EDGE BMW M3 DTM, will bear the design of Castrol EDGE and Aral Ultimate.
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VIDEO: 2013 BMW M5 at Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 20, 2012
Whenever BMW launches a new M-car, the automotive media and enthusiasts stand up and take notice. When it's a 560 hp M5, the world anxiously awaits pictures and specs. The new BMW M5 is a visual masterpiece and is a thrill to drive.
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Heels And Wheels new vehicle reviews
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
We are in the midst of the ramping up process of our new website for women, by women. As we get closer to the launch date, we will continue to bring you interesting stories and reviews on a weekly basis.
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Dubai 24 Hours: Mercedes sweeps all three podium steps
Saturday, January 14, 2012
One year after the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 made its 24-hour race debut in the Dunlop 24 Hours of Dubai, it locked out all three podium places in the seventh running of the endurance race for touring cars, GTs and 24H Specials.
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2012 BMW X1 xDrive28i Review
Monday, January 16, 2012
BMW recently introduced the world to a compact SAV. And what's that? you ask. It's BMW acronym for "Sport Activity Vehicle." What's a Sport Activity Vehicle? It's whatever you want it to be. Whether you live an active lifestyle or something more mundane, the X1 may be your ideal ride provided your wallet can sustain a $40K hit. If that's the case, there's good reason to read on.
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Car and trucks expected to pass in 2012-2013
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
We love to speculate as much as the next guy sitting in some fancy office on Wall Street. The big difference is that we tend to have a better idea of what we are doing, plus our guesses won't have you living in the street or working at McDonald's to make ends meet during your retirement.
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2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupé Review (video)
Monday, December 26, 2011
Certain cars evoke certain emotions and driving styles. It doesn't happen often (at least not for me), but when it does, it takes over my senses completely. I have no choice but to behave the way the car makes me. And I swear that's what I'd planned to tell the police officer when he would eventually pull me over.
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WRC: Disappointment for Kris Meeke
Friday, December 23, 2011
Autosport.com confirmed british rally star and MINI driver, Kris Meeke will not take part in a full WRC campaign in 2012, because of a lack of funding.
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Electric Cars tested!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Although you may not be seeing many on the road as of yet, there are far more electric cars coming our way than you might imagine. What is especially interesting about EVs, other than the fact that they do not produce any emissions, is that they will come in all shapes, sizes, and vocations.
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Official: Toyota will use BMW engines
Friday, December 02, 2011
BMW and Toyota, two giants of the automotive world, have announced a "medium-to long-term partnership" that will see them develop and share green technologies.
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2011 BMW ALPINA B7 Review (video)
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Car fanatics may wish to tuck an absorbent towel into the front of their shirt collar before reading further. The following text deals with the BMW ALPINA B7: a custom-built flagship from a German aftermarket specialist that's been tweaking BMWs for decades.
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2002-2008 BMW 7 Series Pre-Owned
Saturday, November 26, 2011
The BMW 7 Series is one of the mainstream motoring world's most instantly recognizable sedan status symbols, and one commonly sought out by shoppers after world-class luxury and comfort. The last-generation of this luxurious land yacht was available to us Canadians from model years 2002 to 2008 inclusive.
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DTM: BMW signs Martin Tomczyk as a works driver
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
BMW has completed yet another stage in its preparations for a return to the DTM: the newly crowned DTM champion, Martin Tomczyk, will be lining up on the grid for BMW Motorsport in 2012.
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DTM: Difficult conditions for BMW Motorsport in Monteblanco
Friday, November 18, 2011
BMW Motorsport has completed a further three days of testing in preparation for the 2012 season. The test in Monteblanco, in southern Spain, proved far more testing for the team than anyone could have imagined. Many team members struggled with an acute gastro-intestinal disease.
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World premiere of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 in Tokyo
Monday, November 14, 2011
Many automakers intend to use the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show in December to display their latest green products. For one, BMW will host the world premiere of their ActiveHybrid 5 sedan as a production model.
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WTCC: Gary Kwok to drive at Macau
Monday, November 14, 2011
Canadian driver Gary Kwok will drive a BMW 320 TC with team Wiechers Sport in Macau, for the two last rounds of the WTCC championship.
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A BMW legend in the flesh
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Last week I was in the presence of a real automotive legend. No, it wasn't a multiple-race champion; it wasn't a legendary Formula 1 winning car from the 1950s; it wasn't a modern marvel of technological advancement or even a leader in the automotive world. What it was, however, was a one-of-a-kind BMW M1; and not just any M1 (even though they're special enough as is), this one was painted by pop artist and icon Andy Warhol.
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DTM: Bruno Spengler faces initial test with BMW M3
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Bruno Spengler, BMW's recently-confirmed works driver, will test the BMW M3 DTM next week. The 28-year-old will represent the Bavarian motor manufacturer in the tests scheduled for Spain's Monteblanco Circuit from 15th to 17th November.
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BMW i3 & BMW i8 concepts headed for NA
Friday, November 04, 2011
BMW's i3 and i8 concept cars will make their North American debuts next week in New York, where the automaker will lift the veil on the two cutting-edge, eco-friendly models.
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2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupé Review (video)
Thursday, November 03, 2011
A no-fluff review for a no-fluff car? Sounds good, no? The BMW 1 Series M Coupé (let's call it the 1M) is so simple, focused and free of needless add-ons that it's made this writer want do something similar for his review.
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AC Schnitzer transforms BMW 6 Series and 1 Series M Coupé
Monday, October 31, 2011
AC Schnitzer is a German aftermarket developer that chose two of BMW's newest models to showcase their tuning skills. Making their debut at the Frankfurt show are AC Schnitzer's potently transformed BMW 6 Series Cabiolet and 1 Series M Coupé.
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BMW catering to the hefty
Thursday, October 27, 2011
BMW launched a Plump My Ride initiative, geared towards making their vehicles driveable by 95% of the population, no matter what their weight.
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Official launch of the joint venture - BMW Peugeot Citroën Electrification
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën investing more than 100 million euros in joint competence centre for hybrid and electric drive technology - Research and Development facility in Munich up and running; production in Mulhouse to start in 2015 - open technology platform for electric powertrains to give European industry a decisive boost.
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BMW's M to fully develop Z4?
Monday, October 24, 2011
BMW's M performance division wants to produce its very own version of the Z4 roadster, emulating Mercedes-Benz' AMG, which is fully responsible for the SLS supercar.
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2011 BMW ALPINA B7 Review (video)
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Should you ever want to prove how big a car-nut you are, all you'd have to do is correctly identify the car in the picture gallery as an ALPINA. If your goal is to firmly impress your entourage with your vehicular knowledge, you could add that ALPINA began as a company building typewriters in southern Germany before it moved on to become a BMW tuner.
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2013 BMW M5 gets manual box, but no AWD
Thursday, October 20, 2011
The new 2013 BMW M5 won't benefit from all-wheel drive when it goes on sale next summer, but the automaker was careful enough not to use the word ''never''.
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2012 BMW 3 Series diesel, wagon?
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
At a time when consumers are giving the cold shoulder to diesel cars and wagons, BMW is toying with the idea of launching two such versions of the 2012 3 Series in North America.
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DTM: BMW to test three young drivers
Friday, October 07, 2011
BMW will continue its preparation for its DTM return at the Lausitzring, where three young drivers will have the opportunity to test the M3 DTM alongside works drivers.
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GM looking at BMW partnership
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
General Motors is reportedly looking to seal a partnership with none other than BMW, in order to remain a competitive developer of fuel-efficient vehicles and powertrains.
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2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i First Impressions
Friday, September 30, 2011
The BMW Z4 is a good car. It's good fun to drive, good to look at and generally good to own. It's a good car. There were few, if any, things wrong with it. But now, they've gone and made it gooder. Yes, yes they have.
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2013 BMW M5 Preview
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
In the summer of 2012, the 5th generation of BMW's mighty M5 sedan will hit the streets again. And in typical, modern-day, sports-car fashion this latest BMW creation will offer more power, more torque and better fuel efficiency than its predecessor.
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DTM: BMW completes successful test at the Hungaroring
Friday, September 23, 2011
The past two days have seen BMW continue its preparations for the coming DTM season at the Hungaroring. As at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz, this test was held together with the other two manufacturers represented in the DTM.
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Drive it like you stole it
Saturday, October 01, 2011
Some cars are just meant to be driven. There's no two ways about it, they just need to be driven, and driven hard. Not to push them would be blasphemous, sacrilege, criminal even. The BMW 1M is one such car.
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BMW FIZ - a revolutionary development centre
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
At the heart of the BMW FIZ, which stands for Forschung und Innovation Zentrum, or Research and Innovation Centre, is the Projekthaus, an ingenious structure of light and glass that's the embodiment of BMW's "Form follows Flow" Product Development Process.
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The BMW Museum in Munich
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The walkway between BMW's ultra-modern WELT delivery centre and its landmark museum serves as a metaphorical bridge between the company's past and present.
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BMW chucks ActiveHybrid X6
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Hybrid vehicles are all the rage these days and the war on gas guzzling is on, but BMW has nonetheless decided to retire the ActiveHybrid X6.
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DTM: Successful test at the Lausitzring for BMW (+photos)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
BMW Motorsport completed two productive days of testing at the Lausitzring with three newly developed BMW M3 DTM cars. BMW works drivers Andy Priaulx, Augusto Farfus, Jörg Müller and Dirk Müller were all in action on Monday and Tuesday.
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2006-2010 BMW M5 Pre-Owned
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Available from 2006 to 2010, the "E60" generation of the BMW M5 offered up a potent and high-revving, 5.0-litre V10 engine with 500 horsepower, a 7-speed SMG transmission and a slew of track-ready performance upgrades to handle the output of the most powerful factory 5 Series yet. All models were rear-wheel drive.
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2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i Review
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sometimes, you can do no wrong. BMW seems to not be able to do any wrong at the moment, except maybe the 550i GT ... we'll call it a "near-miss". Otherwise, BMW is in full product attack-and-launch mode.
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2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet Review (video)
Friday, September 09, 2011
Restyled, re-equipped and re-powered for 2012, the BMW 6 Series is entering its second generation with a laundry list of changes and updates.
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BMW makes warp-speed progress on automated vehicle
Monday, September 05, 2011
BMW is moving by leaps and bounds in the highly-automated vehicle project, having just completed nearly 5,000 kilometres of highway testing with a technologically-advanced 5-Series sedan that can accelerate, pass and even adapt to road conditions on its own.
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2012 BMW X1 xDrive28i Review
Monday, September 05, 2011
Since luxury brands are popular right now, is it safe to assume that any vehicle BMW slaps a propeller badge on will sell like hotcakes? No, it isn't. It all depends on how far you're willing to push the envelope in creating vehicle categories no one really asked for. Case in point: People are probably still scratching their heads trying to figure out what a 5 Series Gran Turismo is.
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If it's February in Chicago, it's time for one thing - sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a number of enhancements designed to keep the legendary sports car fresh and exciting. For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will once again be available in Coupe, and Roadster configurations.
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