BMW has announced pricing details on the new 2013 BMW X6 M, which will hit dealerships in spring 2012. The updated 2013 BMW X6 M will get minor styling changes and a price jump of $1,600 – bringing the total price tag to $91,900. Options: Active Ventilated Seat Package (ZAV) - Active Ventilated Seat package no [...]
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 [...]
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 has announced that it will be investing nearly $900 million USD and adding 300 new jobs at its plant in South Carolina to support production of the upcoming BMW X4 at the Spartanburg facility. The announcement came during a ceremony to celebrate a major production milestone – 2,000,000 vehicles that have rolled off the assembly [...]
BMW of North America has announced that it is ‘modestly’ increasing prices on its vehicles starting Jan. 1, 2012. All BMW vehicles (except the 7-Series) now see a less than one percent increase. The reason? BMW says that”tough economic times a careful balance was attained between the competitive situation, inflationary conditions, and market realities.” The destination and [...]
It has just been announced by BMW that two new BMW M models will be joining the line up in Asia, the BMW Individual X5 M and BMW Individual X6 M. The new M models will have options for BMW Individual Paint, piano black, eucalyptus, or walnut trim and Merino leather, soft close functions, both [...]
BMW has announced that it is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 5-Series, 5-Series Gran Turismo, 7-Series, X5, X6 vehicles with a V8 or 12-cylinder turbocharged engine. Apparently there could be an issue with the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump that can overheat. “This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or [...]
BMW’s 2011 X5 recently received a G-Power tuner kit dubbed the Typhoon. The obvious exterior upgrades start with a wide body kit that adds 2.75 inches onto the overall width of the BMW, and adds new bumpers, rear diffuser, fenders, and spoiler. A carbon-fiber hood replaces the stock part fitted with vents to keep the [...]
BMW of North America announced today that it is recalling 2,120 units of the X5 xDrive35d SUV due to an issue with the fuel-filter heater. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said that the fuel-filter heater could overload and possibly cause a fire. Models involved in the recall include 2009 model year units that were [...]
In an article about the next-generation BMW X5 and BMW X6, Automobile Magazine says that the Bavarian automaker is considering a ‘long-wheelbase X7 based on the X5/X6 platform. Internally known as the F17, the 7-seater BMW SUV would take on the likes of the upcoming Audi Q9 and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. However, BMW continues to [...]
