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BMW is a top German brand with the initials standing for Bavarian Motor Works. This Torque News page covers all BMW models, and the latest news and stories from the Bavarian Automaker. It is located in Munich Germany, and is known as “The Ultimate Driving Machine” which comes from their sporty driving dynamics. BMW is now a top brand in the U.S. market, because of models like the BMW 1600 and 2002 introduced in the late 60s, when their popularity skyrocketed. The high performance 2.0 liter powertrain, defined what a 'sport sedan' is, and created a generation of performance enthusiasts around the globe. BMW evolved over the years into a luxury brand with models like the 320i, 528i, 630 CSI and 733i luxury 4-door sedan.

Now BMW has a wide-range of sedans, sport coupes, crossovers and SUVs. The BMW 3 Series still defines the modern sport sedan, while the '5', '6' and '7'-Series are now recognized as top models in their respective categories. The top-selling vehicles now include the entry-level X1 to top-of-the-range X6 crossover coupe. BMW is also a global leader in the all-electric revolution and now includes the BMW i3 model and i8 performance car in their lineup.

By Denis Flierl on November 29, 2014 - 10:17AM
German tuner AC Schnitzer has unveiled their latest 2015 BMW M4 creation at the Essen Motor Show. How about 510 hp?
By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2014 - 7:53AM
A new BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype is making way for a production model that will launch in 2016. BMW gives us an early preview.
By Luke Ottaway on November 27, 2014 - 12:54PM
In my final column for Torque News, I go for an electric vehicle Thanksgiving theme.
By Denis Flierl on November 26, 2014 - 7:35AM
One year after its launch, the new BMW i3 has picked up more awards than any other EV. The BMW i3 just received number 19 in Los Angeles.
By Denis Flierl on November 24, 2014 - 8:22AM
Marc Marquez has just won a 2015 BMW M4 Coupe which makes two now that he has won from BMW M GmbH. Is it luck, or he just good?
By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2014 - 9:17AM
There’s 4 ways the new 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible trumps the outgoing 1 Series model. And it comes in two flavors for driving enthusiasts.
By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2014 - 7:44AM
The BMW brand and specifically the Z4 sports car gets a very interesting award. Just how reliable is BMW?
By Denis Flierl on November 19, 2014 - 7:34AM
The 2015 BMW 2 Series has made 2015 AUTOMOBILE All-Stars list. Why will it cultivate a new crop of BMW fans?
By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2014 - 7:31AM
BMW is expanding its M performance parts line for the M3, M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible that will improve your driving experience. Check out these 4 new components.
By Denis Flierl on November 17, 2014 - 9:22AM
The new 2015 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M performance SUV’s will make their global debut in LA with increased performance. How about 0-60 in 4.0 seconds?
By John Goreham on November 14, 2014 - 10:23AM
No other automaker is as brave as BMW when it comes to trying new tire and wheel technology. A big move by Michelin has us wondering.
By Luke Ottaway on November 14, 2014 - 12:23AM
It has now been half a year since the radical BMW i3 first arrived on U.S. shores. We review its progress so far.
By Luke Ottaway on November 11, 2014 - 12:22PM
Oh, Lexus. We know you are proud of those hybrids of yours, and we know your parent company (Toyota) does not think highly of battery electric vehicles. But this is not a race for political office.
By Luke Ottaway on November 4, 2014 - 11:04PM
An impressive streak came to an end last month: the current generation of plug-in vehicles delivered fewer copies year-over-year for the first time ever. The main culprit was slow sales of plug-in hybrids, influenced by several factors.
By John Goreham on October 30, 2014 - 10:57AM
Diesel wants so badly for you to think of it as a green fuel. It is not now, and will not be in the future as this comparison highlights.
By John Goreham on October 29, 2014 - 6:13PM
The BMW M4 is a much faster car on a racetrack than the Lexus RC F, right? Not according to MotorTrend’s time which rounded to the second.
By Luke Ottaway on October 16, 2014 - 9:24AM
It is not a secret that BMW is making big moves in the electric vehicle segment, particularly with the ground-breaking i3 and i8. It is looking increasingly likely that the automaker will bring plug-in technology to the Mini brand sometime next year.
By Luke Ottaway on October 15, 2014 - 11:12AM
The BMW i3 is an excellent car by nearly all accounts, but the range-extended REx model has an engineering flaw that could prove deadly. Luckily, BMW is addressing the issue.
By Luke Ottaway on October 8, 2014 - 10:12AM
Recent comments by Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne inspired us to address a very important but often unasked question: must electric vehicles duplicate the characteristics of their gasoline competitors to reach the mass market?
By John Goreham on September 24, 2014 - 3:38PM
Our second track experience in the 2015 BMW 228i confirms our first impressions. This car is a star.
By John Goreham on September 23, 2014 - 1:04PM
The answer largely depends on who "you" are. Here is our take after driving both on-track.
By Luke Ottaway on September 8, 2014 - 12:32PM
The life of the world’s best golfer is enviable in many ways. One such perk of being Rory McIlroy: BMW gives you special treatment at their tournament.
By John Goreham on September 8, 2014 - 10:19AM
Not to mention a lower price when equally equipped, an extra gear or two and a few more things you might find useful in real life.
By John Goreham on September 4, 2014 - 2:02PM
Despite the media and fan-boy hype, Tesla has dropped to 5th in monthly US electric vehicle sales rate. This time, the car to pass it is indeed stealing customers from the Tesla Model S' target demographic.
By John Goreham on September 3, 2014 - 8:13PM
As Torque News Predicted in May, Lexus is now selling at the fastest rate among premium brands in the US market.
By John Goreham on August 13, 2014 - 5:08PM
Reports of real-life accidents being avoided by BMW i3 owners are highlighting just how valuable such a system can be.
By Luke Ottaway on July 28, 2014 - 11:24PM
The most expensive yet most practical form of electric vehicle charging, DC fast charging is viewed by many as a big part of the solution to range anxiety. BMW now has unveiled the smallest and cheapest DC fast charger on the market.
By John Goreham on July 23, 2014 - 9:37AM
BMW i3 REx owners are reporting that their range extenders are permitting more EV trips than they would have done otherwise. We love stories about EVs that defy the conventional wisdom.
By John Goreham on July 21, 2014 - 3:02PM
How a simple thing like a low coolant level can pit customers against the dealer service advisors.
By John Goreham on July 10, 2014 - 1:21PM
Purely electric vehicles are not outselling EVs with gasoline range extenders of some kind. BMW's US sales so far follow the EV trend.