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 [...]
Even though BMW had just recently revealed the all-new BMW M5 Concept, there’s much speculation as to what the German make has planned for the next couple years. Some journalists were invited to Munich for an update on BMW’s latest efforts. Next to the F10 M5, a number of updated 1er hatchbacks were spotted lurking [...]
The BMW X5 is one of the most popular SUVs for luxury car shoppers – it also happens to be the favorite car to steal for luxury car robbers. A study done by a firm called Tracker shows that car thieves are more likely to steal a BMW X5 than any other premium car. The [...]
In these days, nothing seems to be built like they used to be. The simple answer is that it’s all about the money. In desperate bids to increase profits and expand into markets to raise volume, much has been sacrificed in the realm of build quality, reliability and handling performance. This should not be news [...]
If you’re in the market for a crossover and have your heart set on the BMW X6, the fact that the model only seats four might sway you away from the sexy German sports activity coupe. Well, BMW is changing all that in April 2011 with a three-seater rear seat option. The new three-seater rear [...]
Deep Inside East Germany on a former soviet military airport, BMW offers its toughest driver training. Here, drivers and owners of BMW armored vehicle can upgrade their driving skills and push the cars to their limits. Would we like to receive some training like this? Of course we would seeing as zombies one day may [...]
BMW is toying with the idea of producing more cars in the United States with a possible option of bringing production of the 3 and 5-Series to the stateside. Board member Ian Robertson told German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung that there are currently no concrete pans right now but “I would not rule it out [...]
Own a BMW X5? Want it to look a little more aggressive? BMW has just announced the North American availability of BMW Performance brand accessories for the X5 SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle). The upgrades for the BMW X5 include a bunch of aerodynamic components, aluminum pedals, special kidney grilles, and a new flat-bottom Sport steering [...]
