2012 BMW Cars
The epitome of middle-class status symbols, the 3 Series is the cornerstone of BMW’s product lineup. Other core products include the 5 Series and 7 Series, as well as the X5, launched in 1999, and the X3 in 2004. BMW currently also sells the 1 Series, X1, 6 Series coupe and convertible and the Z4. In 2013 BMW will launch its “i” division of alternative powered vehicles including the i3 EV and i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. BMW is well-known for its M performance division, building cars like the M3, M5, X6 M, X5 M and 1M Coupe.
Born from the ashes of the First World War, when the company was no longer allowed to produce aircraft engines, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG or Bavarian Motor Works first began building motorcycles in 1923 and then cars in 1928. Nearing financial ruin in 1959 the company bought the rights to the tiny Iso Isetta and fitted it with a BMW motorcycle engine, helping pave the way back to profitability. Modern historical highlights include the launch of the modern MINI brand in 1994, take over of Rolls-Royce in 1998 and the creation of the revolutionary iDrive system, which debuted on the 2001 7 Series.
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2012 BMW 328i Review
Six generations on and 12.5 million cars later, BMW's 3 Series continues to lead the pack in the hotly contested sport-luxury market.
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2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe Review [Video]
Sporting a re-tuned version of the 135’s turbocharged six-cylinder, on paper the 1M’s engine seems like its weakest link. But BMW’s engineers have made it the car’s best feature.
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2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i Review
More than a utility vehicle, it’s handsome, luxurious and sporty, with an incredible new turbo V8 engine.
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2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i Review
Having grown in size to better appeal to the Lexus RX crowd, the X3 retains its performance ute characteristics and gets a serious boost in power. Sadly, the interior will leave you lusting for a Lexus.
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2011 BMW 528i Review [Video]
True, the styling is a bit bland, but what’s holding this 5 Series back is its straight-six engine. Thankfully there’s the 535i.
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2011 BMW 550i xDrive AWD Review
One of three finalists for the 2011 World Car of the Year, the new BMW 5 Series has something for almost everyone.
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BMW 1-Series M Performance Parts Teased [Video]
BMW is starting to take a liking to blurring out the vital parts and trying to tease us about what’s next on the horizon from the German automaker. First it was the X6 M Diesel that got teased, and now BMW is showing off its M Performance Parts for their 1-Series hatchback...-
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BMW Super Bowl Ads Highlight All-New 3 Series [Videos]
BMW might be a little bit late to the whole “let’s release our Super Bowl ads before the Super Bowl” party, but they’re making up for it with quantity over quality. Six short clips were released by BMW and only a pair of them will air during the big game...
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2013 BMW X6 M Gets Minor Changes [Videos]
With all the excitement surrounding the official release of the BMW M Performance Diesel models, we almost forgot that the actual M models might be receiving some attention for the new year too. For 2013, BMW gave the X6 M a light refresh, subtly changing the front of the...
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BMW M Performance Diesel Models Show Off [Video]
It’s no surprise that BMW is extremely excited about the introduction of its four new M Performance Diesel models; so excited in fact that they’ve forgot to check the spelling of the word “precision.” We’ll overlook the irony of a spelling error on...
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BMW X6 M Diesel Teased Yet Again [Video]
This isn’t the first time BMW has teased us with the good ‘ol XXX-style blur on their upcoming X6 M Diesel, but like all other teasers, we can’t help but come back for more. A second video has now been unleashed on the Internet, with the same blurring of the...
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Recent BMW News
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BMW M5 Frozen Silver on Display at Canadian International Auto Show
Attendees to the 2012 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Canada might not get to ogle all the cool cars that we did in Detroit, but at least BMW brought something to show off: a special edition BMW Individual paint job. Seen here is the Frozen Silver finish that was...
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BMW i8 Unique Door Design Revealed in Spy Photos
The BMW i8 is a highly anticipated release and this new set of spy photos shows off the door design we can expect on the German automaker’s hybrid sports car once it makes it to production. Hinge placement seems to be the key difference between the i8′s doors and...
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2013 BMW 3-Series Wagon Spy Photos
The BMW 3-Series is a very popular car worldwide and is pushing into the station wagon market here in the U.S. Our photographers caught the new 3-series wagon out testing and snapped some spy photos. The BMW wagon is known as the 3-Series touring in Europe and is slated to come...
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BMW X1 M35i xDrive Rumored to Hit American Shores
The BMW X1 is Europe’s best selling all-wheel drive vehicle, and due to that strong demand, Americans have been denied the privilege of seeing it on our shores. But now rumor has it that the BMW X1 M35i xDrive will make its way to America as the first M Performance vehicle...
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2012 BMW 3-Series M Sport Details Released
The latest generation BMW 3-Series has finally gotten the optional M Sport treatment, with the German automaker releasing details on the package. The new accessories will debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show and will come with a stylish new front bumper with larger air...
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BMW M6, 6 Series Gran Coupe, M Performance Models to Bow at Geneva Motor Show
BMW has announced its extensive plans for the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, with the 6 Series badge taking center stage. Set to make their world...
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