Patience is a virtue, my friends. At least that’s what BMW believes. The Bavarian automaker is asking customers to begin pre-ordering their BMW vehicles online; claiming that it’s worth the wait. With the new 2011 BMW X3 getting ready to be introduced for next year, BMW has already put that vehicle as an option for the pre-order program. [click to continue…]
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BMW may not be among the first automakers you think of when you think of fuel efficiency—but maybe it should be. After all, the company put two different vehicles among the Kelley Blue Book (KBB) Top 10 Green Cars for 2010—just as many as Honda or Toyota.
The BMW 335d has been on sale in the U.S. for just two years and, with its 2010 honor, has now been named to the list in each of them. The team at KBB put it succinctly: “To most passersby, the 335d looks like any other BMW 3 Series. To the driver, however, the 335d is something truly special.” [click to continue…]
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One of the most grueling racing events for both man and machine is the is the 24-hour race at the Nurburgring in Germany. This year, the BMW M3 GT2 took the win at this challenging event, five years since BMW’s last victory.
BMW has now claimed a total of 19 wins at the endurance race. The no. 25 BMW M3 GT2 was victorious after the Porsche 911 GT3 Hybrid seemed like a likely winner after leading through the night. [click to continue…]
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More consumers seem to be interested in affordable, efficient transportation. Luckily, automakers seem more than willing to provide exactly that. Even BMW is reportedly working on yet another entry-level model which is to be slated below the 1 Series.
Featuring BMW’s all-new front-wheel drive platform, this new model, a hatchback, will be one of several new entry-level models to emerge from the German automaker in the next few years. This new model will also be developed alongside the next-generation MINI. [click to continue…]
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Although diesel has not caught on in the United States compared to its prevalence in other countries, that hasn’t stopped automakers from trying anyway. One of the latest automakers to bring diesel power to the United States is BMW, which will offer the all-new 2011 5 Series with a diesel option.
BMW offers a range of diesel powertrains in Europe and has yet to confirm which specific engine offering will become available here. However, chances are it will be the BMW 530d which features a 3.0-liter six cylinder diesel engine that produces 245 horsepower with a maximum torque of 398 lb-ft. of torque. [click to continue…]
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BMW’s Spartanburg, South Carolina assembly plant has been open to visitors for years. But BMW intends to expand the tours being offered at the plant into a new tour package called “The Ultimate BMW Experience.”
This new tour package will cost visitors $99 per person. The tour will be available by reservation only and feature a behind the scenes look at how a number of models, such as the BMW X5 and X6, are manufactured. [click to continue…]
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Recent bomb scares in New York City have naturally made residents nervous. This is why one of the latest false alarms was sparked by a camouflaged prototype for the next-generation BMW X3.
Over the weekend, the driver of a black and white BMW X3 test mile with a tarp draped over it, left the vehicle running while he enjoyed a picnic with his girlfriend on the Upper West Side. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how these prototypes look, which is why the sight of this unusual vehicle caused a passer-by to call the police. [click to continue…]
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Innovation is crucial for every business, but it’s particularly important for auto manufacturers. These days consumers not only demand performance and value, they also want the most innovative technology possible when it comes to safety, fuel-efficiency, and even entertainment.
But cars must also look innovative and function well. Take for example the latest cars and crossovers from Hyundai. Once an embarrassingly cheap nameplate with copycat designs, Hyundai has revitalized itself by offering more stylish products, which month after month is contributing to Hyundai’s rapidly increasing market share. [click to continue…]
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After one of the worst recessions in decades, the automotive industry in particular has become a very different place. No automaker wants to risk overextending itself, which is why BMW, the world’s largest premium automaker, is teaming up with rival Mercedes-Benz in order to cut spending by $5.2 billion by 2012.
According to Bloomberg, this new partnership with Mercedes-Benz should be able to deliver a number of projects that should help cut spending on components and suppliers. [click to continue…]
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How do you improve on a high-performance premium sedan that already features sleek and distinctive styling, unique levels of versatility, a cutting-edge eight-speed transmission and an electronically governed top speed of 155 mph?
Well, if you’re a company like BMW, you add one of the world’s most sophisticated all-wheel-drive systems and introduce the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo xDrive come this summer. [click to continue…]
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