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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 reveals details of the 2012 ActiveHybrid 5

By David Herron on January 27, 2012 - 10:12PM

The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is a full hybrid series 5 coupe, 0-60 in under 6 seconds, over 40 miles/gallon fuel efficiency, and availability starting in March 2012.

The 2013 BMW X6 Sports Acticity Coupe. Photo courtesy of BMW

BMW 2013 X6 Sports Activity Coupe information released

By Don Bain on January 25, 2012 - 9:36PM

BMW has just released the first images and specifications on the refreshed 2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe, which will arrive in US showrooms in early spring this year.

Introducing the diesel powered BMW M550d xDrive sedan and wagon

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2012 - 8:31PM

There have long been rumors that BMW would be introducing a new lineup of high performance M variants packing a diesel technology and today, those rumors became fact as the German automaker introduced the new BMW M550d xDrive sedan and touring.

The rear end of the BMW M550d xDrive touring

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2012 - 8:29PM

The front end of the BMW M550d xDrive touring

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2012 - 8:28PM

The interior of the BMW M550d xDrive sedan and M550d xDrive touring

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2012 - 8:27PM

The tri-turbo 3.0L engine of the BMW M550d xDrive sedan and touring

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2012 - 8:26PM

The back end of the BMW M550d xDrive sedan

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2012 - 8:25PM

Type treatment of Robo-Car created by Don Bain

How Robo-Cop DNA will be shared with BMW and other developing Robo-Cars

By Don Bain on January 24, 2012 - 8:25PM

Reportedly, Googlites have been testing a small fleet of BMW's self-driving or autonomous cars in California, which immediately brings to mind an image of Robo-Cop's ruthless respect for traffic and safety rules, while simultaneously raising a myriad of what ifs about the coming of Robo-Cars.

Tom Moloughney of Chester, NJ gives the thumbs up as he and his wife, Meredith,

BMW delivers first ActiveE car to the first of 700 U.S. based Electronauts

By David Herron on January 13, 2012 - 6:38PM

The ActiveE is phase two of BMW's project i which is developing an electric car technology leading to launch of the BMW i3 and i8 in 2013.

BMW DNA shines through six generations of the 3 Series

By Don Bain on January 13, 2012 - 4:51PM

For over 35 years, the BMW 3 Series has been one of the top selling cars in its segment, thanks to the primal DNA that makes it a BMW, even though its face may change over time.

2012 BMW Active Hybrid 5 price announced

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Gets Price Tag - Compares to Competition

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2012 - 1:39PM

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today, BMW announced pricing for its ActiveHybrid 5, the latest hybrid entry into the company's luxury lineup, which goes on sale in March of this year.

2013 BMW M5 Hits Detroit With U.S.-Only Specs

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2012 - 10:51AM

Coming to showrooms late this summer, the BMW M5 in its 2013 rendition unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show today. The North American version of this classic sedan will include a 6-speed manual transmission option rather than the 7-speed M-DCT dual clutch offered in Europe.

Rolls-Royce Spirit Of Ectasay drives sales in 2011

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 8, 2012 - 9:48PM

Rolls-Royce, the storied British automaker, revealed today they they delivered stunning sales in 2011. This reaffirms the company's position in the ultra luxury segment.

Infiniti Poised To Follow Lincoln's Path to Irrelevance

By Keith Griffin on January 4, 2012 - 9:04PM

The 2011 sales numbers are in and it seems as if Infiniti is poised to follow Lincoln's path to irrelevance in the marketplace. The problem may be that Nissan is making its own cars and trucks too damn well to justify buying an upscale Infiniti.

The new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe with M Sport Package

BMW vs. Mercedes-Benz 2011 sales race

By Katherine Tompkins on January 4, 2012 - 11:08AM

Will it be BMW or Mercedes who takes top place in US luxury sales for 2011?

Boston Globe Top Drives for 2012 Has Good Choices

By Keith Griffin on December 23, 2011 - 10:33AM

The Boston Globe is out with its list of the Top Drives for 2012 and it's a surprising collection of luxury vehicles, hard working pickups and sport utility vehicles and a brand (Kia) that just two years ago would probably be on no publication's top drives list.

Hyundai hires BMW's Chris Chapman to be chief designer in US

Hyundai Hires BMW Design Director Chris Chapman To Be Chief Designer

By Keith Griffin on December 22, 2011 - 12:05PM

Hyundai continues its evolution as a major player in automotive manufacturing with its hiring of Christopher Chapman, BMW's director of automotive design, to be its new chief designer at Hyundai America Technical Center in Irvine, Calif.

IIHS says BMW X3 a top safety pick

By Katherine Tompkins on December 19, 2011 - 5:12PM

BMW’s premium sports activity vehicle, the X3, gets Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating in all test categories

2012 BMW X3 finalist for North American Truck of the Year

2012 North American Car and Truck Finalists Announced

By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2011 - 2:00PM

The finalists for the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year have been announced with a true focus on small. The car finalists are the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Passat while the truck finalists are the BMW X3, the Honda CR-V and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

BMW's Spartanburg facility the top auto producer in the U.S.

By Don Bain on December 14, 2011 - 7:31PM

BMW production, up to over 255,000 vehicles at its Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, is the top auto production facility in North America in the first 11 months of 2011.

The launch page of BMW's Urbanology game

BMW gives a Christmas present to New York

By Don Bain on December 14, 2011 - 4:56PM

The East Village home of BMW’s inaugural Guggenheim Lab site has been officially returned to the City of New York by officials of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation. Located at Houston Street at 2nd Avenue, the site has been transformed into a community park with plans in place to continue cultural programming in the space.

BMW Facebook Page Awarding Holiday Gifts To Loyal Fans

By Keith Griffin on December 14, 2011 - 3:56PM

BMW, which is renowned for doing more with less, has managed to squeeze the 12 Days of Christmas into 10 with the first-ever BMW Ultimate Gift Giveaway that runs from Dec. 14 to 23 via the German automaker's USA Facebook page.

Pontiac Aztek Leads List of 100 Worst Cars of All Times

By Keith Griffin on December 13, 2011 - 2:31PM

It's always interesting when a publication comes out with the 100 best cars of all times but Inside Line, a part of Edmunds.Com, has turned that on its head to proclaim the Pontiac Aztek leads the list of 100 worst cars of all times.

GM and BMW looking to jointly develop fuel cell vehicle tech

By David Herron on December 12, 2011 - 4:35PM

GM to provide their fuel cell technology, which GM and BMW will jointly work on.

Tom Cruise with BMW i8 concept car at European Premiere of Mission: Impossible 4

Tom Cruise upstaged by BMW stars at MI4 Premiere

By Katherine Tompkins on December 12, 2011 - 11:33AM

BMW Welt hosts European premiere of latest Mission: Impossible movie starring Tom Cruise and a host of BMWs

Jeff Koons turns a BMW M3 into a piece of art

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 11, 2011 - 1:42PM

To those that think cars cannot be art, the artist Jeff Koons has proved you wrong! He turned a stunning piece of machinery, a BMW M3, into a colorful piece of art.

Ward's Names 10 Best Engines Winners for 2012

By Keith Griffin on December 11, 2011 - 11:06AM

WardsAuto is out with its Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2012 and it's a great list with diverse technology that points the way to how engines are evolving in the American marketplace but it's good to see good old American grunt like that offered in the Ford Mustang Boss 302 isn't overlooked.

BMW Makes Stealth Announcement of 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

By Keith Griffin on December 11, 2011 - 10:20AM

Announcements of new vehicles are typically launched during the week when car fans are sitting at their work computers but BMW has made the stealth announcement of its 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe over the weekend and it's a shame because the world needs to learn about this car – a much needed upgrade of the BMW 6 series coupe.

BMW sets sales record in November

By Don Bain on December 7, 2011 - 7:46PM

BMW has just announced surpassing their total sales in 2010 by end of November, already exceeding their previous record sales in 2007 placing a 2011 target of over 1.6 million vehicles within achievable range.

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