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 |  May 21, 10:32 AM

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It may be hard to believe, but BMWs can be cheaper in Korea than cars from Hyundai.

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 |  May 21, 9:01 AM

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The joint sports car project between Toyota and BMW is moving right along with a concept model expected to be shown at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.

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 |  May 21, 8:31 AM

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Pricing on the 2014 BMW 5 Series Sedan and Gran Turismo has been announced, with the 528i Sedan starting from $50,425 including a $925 destination and handling fee.

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 |  May 19, 1:01 PM

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BMW has revealed its Competition Packages for the 2014 M5 and M6 models designed to enhance handling and improve performance, shaving 0.1 seconds off its 0-62 mph sprint time.

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 |  May 19, 10:44 AM

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BMW has formally announced its 5 Series lineup for the 2014 model year, revealing the updated Sedan, Touring, Gran Turismo, and ActiveHybrid models.

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 |  May 18, 8:33 PM

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As expected, BMW has unveiled its 2014 M5 sports sedan, giving it a rather quick update to the new body style that debuted just a year ago.

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 |  May 15, 7:01 PM

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BMW Performance Driving School instructor Johan Schwartz has set a new world record for drifting 51.278 miles in a new M5.

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 |  May 15, 9:15 AM

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BMW will offer its 2014 M5 with a facelift, and images of the car leaked through an updated version of the brand’s online car configurator. 

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 |  May 15, 7:04 AM

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BMW and Pininfarina have teamed up to build what is being called the Gran Lusso Coupe, which will make its public debut at the 2013 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on May 24, 2013.

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 |  May 13, 1:15 PM

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The BMW Group, which consists of BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce, has posted its best April global sales yet with a total of 155,419 vehicles sold last month.

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 |  May 07, 3:45 PM

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BMW is heading to the 2013 RETTmobil show in Fulda with seven vehicles, presenting its range of purpose-built emergency cars.

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 |  May 07, 6:35 AM

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BMW is recalling 42,000 3 Series vehicles from the 2002-2003 model years for an airbag issue that has impacted other major automakers such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan.

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 |  May 06, 10:32 AM

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Official pricing for the BMW i3 is still unannounced, but BMW of North America CEO Ludwig Willisch says the little electric car will be priced near the 3 Series.

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 |  May 06, 8:01 AM

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BMW is adding upgrades throughout its model range for the summer of 2013, with the biggest highlight being the addition of Launch Control to models equipped with its eight-speed automatic transmission.

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 |  May 03, 3:15 PM

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Available at dealerships across America, the BMW 1 Series may soon disappear from our shores.

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 |  May 03, 8:31 AM

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Times are changing in the world of high-performance cars, with better technology and a focus on fuel efficiency causing automakers to look for creative ways to deliver thrills.

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 |  May 02, 2:02 PM

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BMW is busy filling gaps in its lineup with the 6 Series, 4 Series and 2 Series, and today AutoGuide’s spy photographers caught the M235i testing at the Nürburgring.

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Commute, Toy or Destroy – Battle of the BMW M3s

Which M3 Should Head to the Crusher?

 |  Apr 27, 12:01 PM

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We are back with this week’s installment of AutoGuide’s newest, interactive weekly feature “Commute, Toy or Destroy.”

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 |  Apr 25, 2:32 PM

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Through a decade of research, BMW is now able to use carbon fiber in mass production vehicles by greatly reducing production times.

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 |  Apr 23, 12:01 PM

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When it comes to automotive styling numerous design trends are popular today, but future vehicles are guaranteed to look very different. Functional styling elements will likely play a bigger role in exterior design, things like integrated air vents and spoilers. Naturally vehicle interiors will receive major updates as well, but arguably government regulations are the most important things driving change. Ever-increasing safety and fuel-economy standards are impacting automotive design in major ways.

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 |  Apr 23, 7:31 AM

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Last year it was rumored that BMW would considering a 1 Series sedan model, and the German automaker recently confirmed that such a car is still a possibility.

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 |  Apr 22, 10:03 PM

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BMW will be participating in the inaugural fair of Paris Photo at LA’s Paramount Pictures Studios, where it’ll be displaying these burlesque-style photos starring the 6 Series Gran Coupe.

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 |  Apr 19, 7:02 PM

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There’s likely more to Lexus’ plan to shift production of the ES sedan to Kentucky than saving money — a major new model is likely on the way from Japan.

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 |  Apr 18, 6:18 PM

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It’s been a big week of testing at the Nurburgring in Germany for BMW and the latest car to appear in spy photos is the upcoming 435i wearing the M Sport package.

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