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DTM: Gary Paffett takes win at Brands Hatch
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Gary Paffett (Mercedes) confirmed his good form this season by taking his second victory of 2012 in Brands Hatch, ahead of Canadian Bruno Spengler's BMW.
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135is: A quicker BMW 1-Series for 2013
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
BMW announced today they would launch of a new, faster 1-Series model - the 135iS - offered, as early as this fall, both in coupé and convertible.
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Special edition BMW F10M M5 on its way
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
BMW UK video-launched a new version of the brand's F10M M5, called the M5 M Performance edition. Only 30 of them will be made, supporting three different frost-finish colours: blue, white and red (10 units in each colours).
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Possible alliance between Hyundai and BMW
Friday, May 04, 2012
According to Reuters, BMW and Hyundai are exploring a partnership to develop new engines. The two automakers would split R&D costs for 3-, 4-, and 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, which reportedly amount to nearly $2 billion.
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2012 MINI Cooper Roadster First Impressions
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Wouldn't you know it? After a month of unseasonably warm weather, Mother Nature had the last laugh - subjecting us to a surprise lashing of stinging snow the very day we were to spend top-down cruising in the new 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster.
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BMW reveals M6 convertible price
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Ever since BMW launched its new M6 at the Geneva auto show, people have been eagerly waiting to see how much it would cost.
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DTM : Mattias Ekström clinches new era's first pole position
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Mattias Ekström (Audi A5) clinched the first pole position of the new DTM era, and its new technical regulations, ahead of Jamie Green's C Class Mercedes Coupe, while BMW made great debuts in its return, with Dirk Werner going third fastest.
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DTM: Live race coverage from Hockenheim
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Auto123.com Racing is happy to provide motorsport fans with a live description of the opening round of the 2012 DTM season held in Hockenheim, Germany.
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DTM: Live qualifying session from Hockenheim
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Auto123.com Racing is providing motorsport fans with a live description of the qualifying session of the opening round of the 2012 DTM season held in Hockenheim, Germany.
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Next week on Auto123.com: 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster and 2013 Dodge Dart
Friday, April 27, 2012
Performance, speed, displacement, wheels... Whatever strikes a chord in you, it's all part of the giant web that defines the automotive world. Auto123.com leaves no string and no layer untouched, helping you see things more clearly and catch up on all the buzz. Aren't you glad you have us?
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2004-2010 BMW 6-Series Pre-Owned
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Giving BMW fans a touring 2+2 that was equal parts luxury and performance, the BMW 6-Series was available in both coupe and convertible variations.
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Toyota seeks to claw back Europe
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
With sales plunging 41% in the region since 2007, Toyota is taking a three-pronged approach to get back into the European game: a leaner executive suite, new models, and a new partner in BMW.
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BMW Connected: safe or not? (video)
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The increasing use of electronic gadgets and technologies has become a major road safety issue. On February 16th, 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published the first-ever federally proposed guidelines to encourage automakers to limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices.
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2012 BMW 528i xDrive Review
Sunday, April 15, 2012
A new 4-cylinder engine has booted BMW's naturally aspirated straight-six from the powertrain roster -- and it's caused a bit of an uproar in the community.
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BMW introduces i8 Concept Spyder
Monday, April 02, 2012
If there are two collections of letters that make me happy, one is "BMW" and the other is "Spyder." Under its sub-brand BMW I, BMW introduces the i8 Concept Spyder, an open-top two-seater and the third i-model after the i3 and i8.
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BMW announces $101,500 pricetag for M5 sedan
Monday, March 19, 2012
BMW's all-new M5 sedan will come with a $101,500 pricetag, the automaker announced. Due to go into production imminently, the sedan features M Dynamic Damper Control, Active M Differential and 20" forged light alloy wheels.
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Puzzling LMR V12 display coming to BMW Museum
Thursday, March 08, 2012
A 3D puzzle by "legendary" (presumably only to Germans) puzzle writer CUS will be on display in the foyer of Munich's BMW Museum from March 13 to April 30.
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DTM: The next generation of touring cars to race in 2012
Monday, March 05, 2012
In 2012, the DTM international touring car series is starting into a new era. The new spectacular generation of cars is even safer than before, more cost-effective at the same time, but first and foremost a guarantee for excellent and thrilling motorsport.
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G-POWER releases its 640 hp BMW M5 F10
Friday, March 02, 2012
The all new BMW M5 is already fast when it comes from the factory. Now G-POWER makes it even faster. The G-POWER Bi-Tronik III pushes the factory 560 hp/ 680 Nm to 640 hp/ 777 Nm. 21 inch G-POWER "SILVERSTONE RS" and "SILVERSTONE CLUBSPORT" alloy wheels with MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport tyres in the dimension 265/30 ZR 21 and 305/25 ZR 21, G-POWER coil-over suspension, stainless steel sport rear muffler featuring the legendary G-POWER "DEEPTONE" technology and the G-POWER Ceramic Braking System complete the G-POWER package for the BMW M5 F10.
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The BMW Concept M135i to premiere at the Geneva Autoshow
Friday, February 24, 2012
BMW presents the concept study of a BMW M Performance automobile featuring a six-cylinder petrol engine - consistent further development of the new BMW 1 Series' dynamic characteristics - world premiere at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show.
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Endurance: Ecurie Ecosse is back!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
60 years since the team was formed, legendary Scottish outfit Ecurie Ecosse will make a full-time return to top-level international sportscar racing in 2012.
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Aladdin's cave is no more
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
For those of us who eat tires for breakfast, transmissions for lunch and Haldex AWD systems for dinner, I bring you bad tidings. This is especially true if you lust after old German cars that were stored in a safe-deposit box for 20 years. Late last summer, Endras BMW published a two-part story on Citation BMW, I can only assume a once- proud dealer of brand new BMW cars.
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BMW shows off the new 2012 M6 Coupe and Convertible
Monday, February 13, 2012
The iconic M6 returns from a two year hiatus more powerful, more athletic, more focused, more luxurious and more efficient than ever before. Since the "M6" badge was first placed on a BMW back in 1987, this iconic model has exemplified the luxury and daily usability of a top range BMW coupe combined with true super-car performance. Now, in its 3rd generation, the all-new BMW M6 will again be offered as a 4-seat Coupe and Convertible.
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Learning Laguna Seca
Friday, February 10, 2012
"Left! Stay left! More Left! No, no, WAY more left! Ohhh boy!" Jim Davis, a BMW performance driving instructor, was in my passenger seat. We were in a borrowed 2012 BMW 335i approaching the infamous corkscrew at Laguna Seca. Jim had been around it a million times. It was my first time.
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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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