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BMW Spartanburg, S.C. plant celebrates 1.5 millionth vehicle

Posted: Sep 10, 2009

Exactly 15 years ago (September 8 to be more exact) the first U.S. produce BMW 318i rolled off the production line in Spartanburg, S.C. Two days ago, the BMW Spartanburg plant produced its 1.5 million vehicle – a 2009 Monaco Blue BMW X6 xDrive 35i with an oyster interior.
However, the 1.5 million vehicle will not [...]

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Video: A closer look at the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6’s technology

Posted: Aug 14, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Videos

BMW has just released a video for those who hate reading to have a closer look at the innovative hybrid technology found in the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6.
Making at total of 480-hp from its 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 and two electric motors, the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is considered the world’s most power hybrid electric-vehicle. It also [...]

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Spy Shots: BMW X6 Hybrid spotted at Spartenburg, SC

Posted: Jul 24, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Spy Shots/Renderings

BMW is preparing to bring its first hybrid, the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid, to the market early next year. The spy shots you see here were taken this morning by BMW’s Spartenburg, SC manufacturing facility. The test-driver of the prototype said that the BMW X6 Hybrid has started rolling off the production line and will be introduced [...]

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BMW X6 xDrive50i Ambulance concept will rescue you with style and power

Posted: May 13, 2009

Filed under: BMW

BMW has created an unusual X6 concept that could be adapted for use as an ambulance. BMW will be showcasing the X6 xDrive50i Ambulance concept at the RETTmobil rescue and mobility vehicle show in Fulda, Germany.
Power comes from a 4.2L V8 twin-turbo making 400-hp allowing those in a rush to get from 0 to 62 mph [...]

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Lumma Design CLR X 650 makes the X6 wider and more powerful

Posted: Nov 26, 2008

Filed under: BMW, Tuner Cars

We’re sure you remember the Lumma Design CLR X 650 based on the BMW X6 which seemed like was going to be an aggressive looking SAV for the Hulk. However, Lumma Design has decided to forgo the awkward green color and settled for good ol’ white.
Shown at the 2008 Essen Motor Show, the CLR X 650 [...]

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HAMANN BMW X6: xDrive35i gets 360-hp

Posted: Nov 01, 2008

Filed under: BMW, Tuner Cars

Following the new HAMANN Volcano, the German tuner has also dropped the details on the new HAMANN BMW X6. Along with some significant performance enhancement for the entry-level X6 models, HAMANN has added a new body kit that consists of a new front skirt with integrated LED daytime running headlights, a three-part rear casing and [...]

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BMW X6 Falcon by AC Schnitzer coming to SEMA

Posted: Oct 29, 2008

Filed under: Auto Shows, BMW, Tuner Cars

AC Schnitzer will be holding the world premiere of its new BMW X6 Falcon at the 2008 SEMA Auto Show. Not only did AC Schnitzer give the X6 more power, but it made it more aggressive and muscular with striking wing extensions the X6 is 70mm wider at the front axle and 80mm wider at the rear.
Other [...]

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Spy Shots: Acura’s X6 rival spotted near the Nurburgring

Posted: Oct 21, 2008

Filed under: Acura, Spy Shots/Renderings

It looks like more Acura models will be getting a V8 rather than just the flagship RL sedan. According to these latest spy shots by GlobalMotors.net, Acura is working on an X6 rival that should hit the markets by 2011. A prototype was spotted driving around the streets of the Nurburgring.
Sources say that Acura will [...]

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Motor Trend calls BMW X6 ‘pointless,’ makes it 2009 SUV of the Year Contender

Posted: Oct 07, 2008

Filed under: BMW

Just a couple months ago (5 months to be exact), Motor Trend called the 2009 BMW X6 “pointless.” Well it seems like they had a change of heart and have made the X6 a contender for their 2009 SUV of the Year award.
Back in May, Motor Trend “wondered whether deep down the BMW engineers, car [...]

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BMW xDrive50i beats Porsche Cayenne GTS around Nurburgring

Posted: Aug 13, 2008

Filed under: BMW, Porsche

Earlier this year BMW released a document comparing its new X6 SAC to the Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport. The document showed that the X6 xDrive50i was more powerful, faster and more fuel-efficient than the Cayenne GTS and Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged.
However, since the document was a BMW document, the numbers might not [...]