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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 Nicolas Zart on February 17, 2013 - 7:34PM
Unlikely business partners, BMW and Daimler are teaming up for a small electric car. This shows how quickly the car industry is evolving.
By Anthony Faccenda on February 16, 2013 - 5:11PM
BMW's massive recall affects multiple models including 1-Series, 3-Series and Z4 vehicles. Saturday's recall comes just one day after BMW recalled over 30,000 BMW X5 SUVs over brake problems.
By Aaron Turpen on February 16, 2013 - 12:51AM
The AMG has inspired the world's most powerful electric drive powerboat, built as a prototype by Cigarette Racing in Miami and debuting at the Miami International Boat Show this weekend.
By Anthony Faccenda on February 15, 2013 - 6:58PM
BMW has decided to recall 30,265 model-year 2007 to 2010 BMW X5 SUVs due to a sizable number of warranty claims pertaining to loss of power assist braking,



By John Goreham on February 6, 2013 - 8:07PM
BMW super-sizes and hatch-backs the 3 Series and creates an X6 for a slightly lower tax bracket
By Nicolas Zart on January 27, 2013 - 7:26PM
What would you do if you wanted to convert your old BMW to elecricity? Mike Pethel's 1970 BMW CS 800 horespower and 1 mega-watt of energy.
By Denis Flierl on January 24, 2013 - 8:08AM
Toyota and BMW have signed a binding agreement further deepening their cooperation for sustainable mobility and will launch a new lightweight fuel-efficient sports vehicle.
By David Herron on January 22, 2013 - 1:42PM
The BMW i3, billed as an all electric urban car, will have an option for a gasoline range extender that will offer a total driving range of 250 miles.
By Don Bain on January 21, 2013 - 5:04PM
BMW, manufacturer of high performance vehicles, has struck a four-year sponsorship deal with the high performance athletes of the Canadian Olympic Team.
By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2013 - 1:39PM
The 2013 North American International Auto Show was a big deal for the folks at BMW and the 2014 M6 Gran Coupe was one of their main attractions – roaring into Detroit’s Cobo Hall as one of the most powerful and quickest models in the company’s incredible lineup.
By Don Bain on January 18, 2013 - 7:46PM
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have traditionally built rear wheel drive vehicles, a trend that may end as both brands intend a move towards front-wheel-drive models over the next few years.
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2013 - 11:59AM
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2013 - 11:58AM
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By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2013 - 11:21AM
The 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit brought about several debuts for BMW but none drew as much attention as the debut of the new BMW 4 Series Concept – a 2-door luxury coupe that is likely to arrive in dealerships around the world soon.
By Don Bain on January 14, 2013 - 8:43PM
BMW’s 3-Series vehicles have long been the benchmark by which sports cars are measured and that level was reset last year when the sixth generation of the fabled line was released to the world.
By Don Bain on January 12, 2013 - 1:57AM
BMW Manufacturing produced a record number of 301,519 vehicles at its Spartanburg SC plant in 2012, setting the benchmark for its 19-year history – 70 percent of which are sold in other markets.
By Don Bain on December 27, 2012 - 7:06PM
The global automotive market is an ever burgeoning pie and Audi is wagering $17 billion on taking a piece out of BMW’s share by expanding its product line, innovative technology and production capacity around the world.
By Don Bain on December 18, 2012 - 1:45AM
It’s just a week to Christmas, but the automotive world never sleeps and it is less than a month before the all-new BMW 4 Series Concept Coupe will debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.
By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2012 - 9:44PM
The 2014 BMW Z4 Roadster that is set to arrive early next year gets a few updates but isn’t much more than a mild refresh.