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Valentino Rossi test-drives BMW M3 GTS, gets M3 sedan for winning MotoGP

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, BMW

Valentino Rossi has once again grabbed the MotoGP title and two honor his victory, BMW presented him with a brand new BMW M3 sedan and let him take a few hot laps in the new 2011 BMW M3 GTS.
“With his fleet of cars acquired through the BMW M Award, Valentino Rossi is a certified expert [...]

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A classy accident: Audi R8 gets sandwiched between BMW 6-Series and Range Rover

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: Audi, BMW, Land Rover

The accident you see in the picture took place this past week in Costa Mesa, California. It involved 3 expensive cars including an Audi R8, BMW 6 Series, and a Range Rover. From the picture, which doesn’t show the Range Rover, it seems that the Audi R8 was rear-ended by the BMW 6-Series, causing it to [...]

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Electric Rolls-Royce Phantom could debut within a year

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Rolls Royce

We’ve heard about Rolls-Royce working on an electric version of the Phantom many times before. According to AutoCar, Rolls-Royce could have an electric Phantom on the roads within 12 months. That would be just in time for the car to make its debut at the 2012 London Olympics, which are being sponsored by parent company [...]

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BMW becomes official partner of the 2012 London Olympic Games

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Industry News

BMW and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced that the German automaker will be the official Automotive Partner of London 2012.
“Sustainability is a central pillar of our business and guides all aspects of our operations,” said Ian Robertson, member of the board of management of BMW AG, [...]

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2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo prices start at $63,900 (w/ new images)

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, BMW, Breaking

An official BMW document from BimmerFile shows that the pricing of the new 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo will start at $64,725, including an $825 destination fee. The 550i Gran Turismo will be the only variant of the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo that will be offered in the U.S. when it goes on sale in [...]

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Video: James May tests the 2009 BMW 760Li against the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, 2010 Releases, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Videos

Our favorite segment during the premier of Top Gear season 14 was watching James May being driven by The Stig in the 2009 BMW 760Li as he raced the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG. You can check out the clip after the jump.
Refresher:
2009 BMW 760Li: 6.0L turbocharged V12 making 535-hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. Mated to [...]

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Next-generation BMW X3 delayed for U.S., cheaper 4-cylinder model being considered

Posted: Nov 16, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Industry News

The launch of the next-generation BMW X3 SUV has been delayed to encourage buyers to custom order the crossover according to their specifications. According to the CEO of BMW North America, Jim O’Donnell, the move will allow BMW to offer up to four engine choices at launch, making a lower-priced version available from the beginning. [...]

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2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 prices start at $89,725

Posted: Nov 11, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, BMW, Breaking, Hybrids, Green News

If you want one of the most powerful hybrids in the world, get ready to cash out close to $90,000. BMW has announced the price tag of the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6, which will start at $89,725, including the $875 destination and delivery charge.
The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is powered by a reworked version of [...]

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Lumma Design CLR 730 RS: A 730-hp BMW M5 with some style

Posted: Nov 11, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Tuner Cars

Until BMW unveils the new M5 sedan, we’ll have to do with some aftermarket customizations to the current M5. The folks at Lumma Design teamed up with G-Power to produce their latest creation – the CLR 730 RS.
Power comes from a 730-hp V10 twin-turbocharged engine taken from G-Power that allows the CLR 730 RS to [...]

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BMW to offer 4-cylinder diesels in the United States

Posted: Nov 10, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

Over the next decade, we can expect to see four-cylinder turbo diesel engine BMW’s in North America, according to Inside Line.
Tom Baloga, VP of engineering for BMW of North America, to Inside Line that “You’re going to see it of course in the 3 Series, and the 5 Series is a good possibility. If the [...]