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 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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BMW 1M Race Car Gets Chevrolet V8 Power [Video]
Seeing large American V8 motors transplanted into race cars is nothing new, but a Chevy V8 in a BMW 1M? Now that’s a bit strange, especially considering BMW’s 1M has a pretty potent engine in its twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline-six with 335-hp and 332 lb-ft of torque....
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Recent BMW News
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2013 BMW X6 M50d Equipment Revealed
Pricing and equipment details for the 2013 X6 M50d from BMW that won’t be coming stateside are now available. Don’t fret too much, though. Oil burners aren’t as popular here, at least not yet, and the X6 M which you can have is pretty much the blue print for the...
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BMW 3-Series Getting 3-Cylinder Engine Soon
There are smaller engines on the horizon for BMW‘s 3-Series cars, though a specific date isn’t set yet. According to an article published by What Car?, BMW said it has exhausted engine technology within the currently offered sizes and that the future is to move...
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AMG Says No to High-Performance Diesels
Recently BMW revealed its new M Performance Diesel models, the M550d, X5 M50d, and X6 M50d, all of which are powered by the German automaker’s new 3.0L six-cylinder, tri-turbo diesel engine with 381-hp and 546 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately none of America will get to...
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BMW Classic Opens Online Parts Website for 1960-1990 Cars and Motorcycles
Classic BMW owners will now be able to get their hands on OE parts straight from the German automaker, thanks to a new website that recently...
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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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BMW 3 Series Diesel Axed
BMW will be ridding its lineup of the 335d, a decision that is rational from a business point of view, but upsetting to anyone who has driven BMW’s diesel offerings. According to reports, BMW will retire the diesel engine 3 Series in favor of its new fuel efficient line-up...
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