Following the debut of the new 2013 BMW X6, we now have our first look at the M version. The new 2013 BMW X6 M continues on with its aggressive look and some subtle design changes for the new model year. Power will continue to come from a 4.4-liter, 32-valve twin-turbocharged V8 engine with direct injection [...]
Car and Driver loves doing special features. So they’re back with their latest one for the 2012-year: the annual Lightning Lap. The competition is to compare some of the most critically acclaimed cars as of recent. Taking place at Virginia’s International Raceway, the C/D team will compare a series of cars organized in various price [...]
Last week, BMW finally gave us a preview of the upcoming M Performance Automobiles – a range of diesel powered M vehicles that will include the BMW M550d xDrive, BMW X5 M50d and the BMW X6 M50d. The company has now dropped a new video showing all the models in action. Check it out after the jump. [...]
Mini’s success is something that goes beyond questioning and because BMW has been at the helm of the British manufacturer ever since their reintroduction in 2002, in addition to the fact that Mini’s are very sporty oriented hatchbacks, reports are saying that Mini now wants to adopt the brand’s familiar tuning firm, John Cooper Works, [...]
There’s a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stating that there are six specific examples of the 2012 BMW X5 being recalled for a supposed faulty parking gear. As a result, these six X5s could roll away if the parking brake is not applied. BMW recognized this fault and is working with [...]
In a recent Consumer Reports comparison involving compact luxury SUVs, the BMW X3 scored the highest out of all of the contenders, which really should be no surprise. After racking up a total of 80 points in CR’s road test, the BMW X3 beat the second place contender—the new Range Rover Evoque—by 20 points. Check [...]
This bit of news is sure to be a bit upsetting to the purist. Reports are saying that BMW is planning on introducing their first ever MPV/people carrier/minivan crossover…or whatever you may to call it. BMW? Minivan? You can’t be serious…! BMW insiders have apparently told some reporters that they’ll be expanding the “i” lineup, [...]
BMW is searching for a group of 700 people throughout seven U.S. markets to be “Electronauts” for the automaker’s trial launch of the 2012 ActiveE All-electric vehicle, based on the 1 Series Coupe. The all-electric bimmers will be leased to the enthusiasts for 24 months at a cost of $499/mo after a $2,250 down payment. [...]
Joining the BMW M550d xDrive sedan and touring are the new 2013 BMW X6 M50d and X5 M50d crossovers. The two models are also powered by the new 3.0 liter 6-clyinder in-line diesel engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology with three turbochargers. The engine makes 381-hp at 4,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 546 [...]
BMW M GmbH today introduced a new product range of performance-oriented diesel models that will go on sale in Europe later this year. The BMW M Performance Automobiles will launch with four new models including the BMW M550d xDrive Sedan, BMW M550d xDrive Touring, BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d. All of the new [...]
