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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.

BMW’s i3 Electric Car to Feature Life360 "Big Brother" Integration

By Armen Hareyan on March 11, 2014 - 5:39PM

Will Lexus' new NX turbo crossover use a BMW engine?

By John Goreham on March 10, 2014 - 1:25PM

The widely rumored BMW/Lexus sports car collaboration makes no sense. Engine sharing does.

$57,000 BMW 435i has no Bluetooth and no navigation system

By John Goreham on March 6, 2014 - 2:12PM

BMW‘s new coupe is a great looking car, but the commonplace equipment it lacks makes us wonder if it is a premium car brand anymore.

BMW ramps i3 production slower than expected, carbon body parts blamed

By Armen Hareyan on February 21, 2014 - 8:34PM

The BMW i3 has recently received the International Paul Pietsch Award as one of the most daring projects in automotive history. It goes without saying that innovation typically comes at a price, particularly when it's of the daring kind.

Study finds increasing problems with 4-cylinder engines

By John Goreham on February 13, 2014 - 1:10PM

In its most recent Vehicle Dependability Study, J.D. Power found an industry-wide increase in vehicle problems for the first time in 15 years. The vast majority of the problems are with 4-cylinder vehicles.

Study finds Lexus about twice as dependable as BMW

By John Goreham on February 12, 2014 - 3:32PM

Lexus dominates the 2014 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. No other automaker is even remotely close to Lexus in terms of fewest problems reported by consumers.

The ActiveE Field Trial: The Final Chapter

By Armen Hareyan on February 5, 2014 - 5:26PM

After the introduction of BMW i3 will the majority of ActiveE Electronauts stay or leave the brand?

DC fast charging: to order or not to order?

By Armen Hareyan on February 5, 2014 - 4:52PM

I was following an interesting discussion on BMW i3 Facebook group in which one member asked the community that his dealer was offering to add DC fast charger, and whether he should order it or no. The subject is of interest to many BMW i3 and EV owners in general, so I decided to paste it here.

Driving impressions of BMW's diminutive 2014 X1 XDrive28i

By John Goreham on January 27, 2014 - 2:05PM

The 2014 BMW X1 wants so badly to be a compact, sporty, luxury crossover, but it is really just a small BMW. Is that a bad thing?

BMW i3 in German Autobahn: Few Exciting Videos

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2014 - 9:49AM

BMW i3 fans always look for existing videos of this electric car and these few videos show the testing of the vehicle's reliability in German Autobahn.

Test-driving BMW i3 with Scepticism and Putting and Order Afterwards

By Armen Hareyan on January 20, 2014 - 1:22PM

Jack Mark from Boston is describing his family's exclusive BMW i3 test-driving experience.

Winter of discontent - BMW i3 and the Electronaut community

By Armen Hareyan on January 17, 2014 - 9:20AM

The Electronauts are not a happy bunch these days. For those who ask Electrowho?, this is a group of 700 people, who took delivery of BMW ActiveE all-electric vehicles two years ago and are doing the field trial for BMW, paying big money for that privilege.

BMW gamble on i3 range - Is 100 miles enough?

By Armen Hareyan on January 13, 2014 - 11:37AM

The BMW i3 is here. A select few have already had the pleasure of test driving it, but the biggest disappointment seems to be the range of the car.

The BMW ActiveE: a great EV but a better BMW for snow

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2014 - 9:52AM

How is the ActiveE in the winter, I get that a lot, mostly because it is an EV and also because it is a BMW. EVs are known for losing range in cold temps and BMWs are just known for losing it in snow, most or at least in the past, have been rear wheel drive. So after driving in more snow storms than I care to remember I can tell you that the ActiveE performs better than expected though there are some drawbacks.

New letters, New look, New BMWs

By Armen Hareyan on January 8, 2014 - 2:25PM

While many view letters like E and F as only a form of communication with each other, BMW views them as vastly different and evolutionary changes in their vehicle development. Baron Selman reports from Bethesda, MD.

The EPA Range of the BMW i3: A Prognosis

By Armen Hareyan on January 7, 2014 - 10:05AM

This analysis will attempt to answer the question, which appears to on the mind of every prospective BMW i3 buyer. What will be its EPA range? George Betak reports from San Jose, CA.

Lexus will show new BMW 4 Series fighter RC 350 coupe this month

By John Goreham on November 4, 2013 - 12:37PM

Lexus’ new IS 350 has been beating the BMW 335i in comparisons by leading car magazines lately. Now Lexus is poised to offer a longer, wider coupe called the RC 350 to bring the beat-downs to the new BMW 435i.

BMW planning plug-in hybrids across entire line, starting with X5 SUV

By David Herron on September 27, 2013 - 3:39PM

BMW says it is planning to make plug-in hybrid electric versions of every car they build, following the BMW i3 and BMW i8 with a plug-in hybrid version of the newly revamped BMW X5 SUV.

2014 Lexus IS 350 beats BMW 335i in comparison test - again

By John Goreham on September 26, 2013 - 4:37PM

First the BMW 335i lost to the new 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in a Car and Driver comparison. Now Road and Track also picked the Lexus IS 350 F Sport as the best sports sedan. Is a consensus building?

New 2015 BMW M3 and M4 will use a six-cylinder engine rather than a V8

By John Goreham on September 24, 2013 - 8:41PM

Although shocking that BMW will step back to an in-line six to power its new M3 sedan and M4 coupe, you won't believe just how far these amazing new cars are going to advance the segment.

Back to back drives 2014 Lexus IS 350, Infiniti Q50, Cadillac ATS

By John Goreham on September 23, 2013 - 10:13AM

These three 2014 model year, rear-wheel drive sports sedans are all targeting the BMW 3 Series. Each has its own distinct personality and high and low points. Which is the right one for you?

Evidence of a twin turbo 2014 Cadillac ATS-V coupe mounts

By John Goreham on September 22, 2013 - 12:21PM

At a recent event, we lucked into a meeting with senior GM staffers who did not confirm, and more importantly, did not deny, that an ATS-V is close to launch.

The BMW i3 electric car starts production ahead of deliveries in November

By David Herron on September 20, 2013 - 2:14PM

The BMW i3 premium electric car, BMW's first attempt at production EV's after a few years of prototype electric cars, has begun production ahead of starting deliveries to customers in November.

Three things to beware of when researching a new car or crossover

By John Goreham on August 26, 2013 - 9:16PM

We all use the internet and other sources to learn about cars and crossovers we might want to buy. Here are three things to be aware of as you do your homework.

2014 BMW M4 to Debut in Detroit without a Manual Transmission

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2013 - 2:24PM

While BMW used the recent Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to show off the new M4 Concept Coupe, word on the street is that the North American International Auto Show next January will bring us the introduction of the 2014 BMW M4 in production form – and it might not have a manual transmission.

BMW may beat Tesla to the electrified luxury crossover market

By John Goreham on August 22, 2013 - 12:24PM

BMW's new Concept X5 eDrive may be the first plug-in electrified luxury crossover. If BMW can produce the car before the Tesla Model X it will jump ahead of Lexus in the green luxury SUV market.

BMW i3, Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S, win in Next Green Car awards

By David Herron on August 15, 2013 - 2:57PM

The awards, based on a scientifically-oriented ranking of which car is the greenest, identified the BMW i3, Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S, and other cars as the greenest in their categories.

Leaked Images of the new BMW M4 Concept Arrive Online

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2013 - 1:58PM

The all new BMW M4 Concept is set to make its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance but thanks to the wonders of the internet – we have our first look at the new high performance BMW sports coupe before it breaks cover in Monterey.

The rear end of the BMW M4 Concept

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2013 - 1:55PM

The side profile of the BMW M4 Concept

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2013 - 1:54PM

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