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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.

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BMW and Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) ensures networked driving
By Frank Sherosky on October 17, 2011 - 11:27AM
Perfect integration of the Apple iPhone™ and the Apple iPad™ into the automobile ensures that the BMW driver is always securely, reliably and completely in touch with his own personal online world when on the road.
Entry luxury sales are softening
2012 BMW 3 Series Debuts To Strong Competition from Mercedes C Class, Lower Luxury Car Sales
By Keith Griffin on October 14, 2011 - 1:23PM
The 2012 BMW 3 series that debuted in Munich has the automotive media abuzz with excitement but it's been borne into a world where it faces tightening competition from the 2012 Mercedes C Class and an overall ennui in the luxury car sales market.
The 2012 BMW 3 Series family
The bigger, badder 2012 BMW 3 Series meets the world
By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:09PM
Today in Munich, the 2012 BMW 3 Series was introduced to the world with a streaming feed on the BMW Group Facebook page offering Bimmer fans around the world a chance to meet the new, larger 3 Series at 4pm Munich time (10am EST).
The 2012 BMW 3 Series interior
The interior of the 2012 BMW 3 Series Sport Line
By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:06PM
The dash of the 2012 BMW 3 Series
The 2012 BMW 3 Series dash
By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:05PM
The back of the 2012 BMW 3 Series
The 2012 BMW 3 Series from the rear
By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:03PM
The 2012 BMW 3 Series from the side
The side profile of the 2012 BMW 3 Series
By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:02PM
The 2012 BMW 3 Series front end
The 2012 BMW 3 Series front corner
By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:01PM
A screenshot from the BMW Group Facebook page
The new BMW 3 Series to have streaming world premiere on Facebook
By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2011 - 2:18PM
The folks at BMW have announced that they will debut the new BMW 3 Series in Munich, Germany on October 14th, 2011 and for those who cannot attend in person, the German automaker will also offering streaming video on Facebook of the 3 Series world premiere.
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology now extended to 4-cylinder engines
BMW 5 Series 4-cylinder engines to feature BMW TwinPower Turbo technology
By Frank Sherosky on October 7, 2011 - 12:03PM
From the autumn 2011 lineup, both the BMW 5 Series Sedan and the BMW 5 Series Touring ranges will for the first time feature two newly developed four-cylinder gasoline engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.
The car selection screen from Forza 4
Forza Motorsport 4 demo meets the world
By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2011 - 2:15PM
This morning, the gaming world got its first good look at the racing game that looks to set the standard by which all other driving games are judged as Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios put the first playable demo for Forza Motorsport 4 live on Xbox Live for Gold members.
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series
Introducing the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series
By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 11:10AM
BMW has just introduced the latest addition to their family of high end luxury “green” vehicles with the formal announcement of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series.
The engine of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series
The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series engine
By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 10:59AM
The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series wheel
Theunique wheels of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series
By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 10:57AM
The back of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series
The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series from the rear
By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 10:56AM
The front of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series
The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series from the front
By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 10:54AM
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Premium prices above MSRP common now for used cars in U.S.
By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 7:04PM
NADAguides reported today that American car buyers are paying a premium for new and preowned 2011 models that they really want. It's an unusual trend that more than 100 used 2011 models have a premium showroom value that surpasses 2011 MSRP prices – some preowned 2011s are worth almost 40% more than their original MSRPs.
The 2012 BMW M5
BMW increases apprenticeships to ensure competitiveness in auto industry
By KC Kelly on September 29, 2011 - 9:13AM
Exciting news for the job market was released by The BMW Group. It will be offering employment to novices, to train them from the bottom up for some great career opportunities with BMW.
BMW X4
BMW to build X4 sport crossover in 2014, according to CEO Reithofer
By Gordon Block on September 24, 2011 - 4:27PM
BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer has told German automotive magazine Auto Motor und Sport that BMW X4 all-weather sports coupe will fill the gap between the X3 and X6 in 2014.
BMW Auto Loans
BMW College Graduate program helps with auto loans and leases
By KC Kelly on September 23, 2011 - 3:45PM
BMW Financial Services has a new program called the College Graduation Program. Its agenda is to target college graduates and young professionals with expanded college graduate degrees under their belts in an attempt to help them afford leases or auto loans for purchasing new BMWs.
2012 vw cc
2012 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Ford Mustang, 7 others are NADAguides 'recommended buys'
By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 2:02AM
The new Quarterly Car Buyers Market Report issued Wednesday by NADAguides identifies nine current "recommended buys" from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Land Rover, Toyota and Volkswagen.
BMW Performance Power Kit
BMW Announces Performance Power Kits for 135i and 335i
By Gordon Block on September 19, 2011 - 12:16PM
BMW has developed Performance Power Kits that will add up to 20 horsepower to the twin-turbocharged 6-cylinder in the BMW 135i and 335i, without any compromise in emissions, reliability, or fuel economy.
BMW i8 Concept
BMW i8 Concept Side View
By Armen Hareyan on September 18, 2011 - 10:43PM
BMW's environmental stewardship lauded by Carbon Disclosure Project
By Don Bain on September 15, 2011 - 4:07PM
The BMW Group achieved its best performance ever in the just published Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) ranking wherein the BMW Group was named number one automotive manufacturer, ranking in the Top 10 of all participating international companies. Scoring 96 out of a possible 100 points, the company is listed in both the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) and the Carbon Performance Leadership Index (CPLI).
GM Chevy Volt propulsion technology at 2011 NAIAS
GM needs more IC engine tech than BMW rumor has to offer for Volt propulsion
By Frank Sherosky on September 14, 2011 - 9:28AM
Despite an unconfirmed rumor set off by Der Spiegel Online that General Motors and the German automaker BMW are seeking some sort of cooperative arrangement with IC engine and electric propulsion, probability seems high, logical on the surface, but less of a win-win, at least for GM.
BMW careers: Company adds 3,500 new jobs
By KC Kelly on September 12, 2011 - 11:43AM
The BMW Group is adding to the world’s workforce innovation by creating new jobs and careers. BMW has said that they are about to take on approximately 3,500 new employees for jobs at its headquarters and abroad.
BMW to reveal six world debuts at the 64th Frankfurt Auto Show
By Don Bain on September 9, 2011 - 7:53PM
BMW is bringing six world debuts plus one European and one German debut to the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show this week - in the second largest metropolitan center in Germany nestled along the Main river.
New Cadillac ATS teaser video shows a manual transmission
By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2011 - 6:17PM
We are growing ever closer to the world’s first look at the Cadillac ATS (the vehicle dubbed GM’s BMW 3-Series fighter) and GM recently published a video on the internet of GM boss Mark Reuss driving the new ATS on a closed circuit – offering us a handful of quick looks at the interior features of the new sedan including Mr. Reuss rowing his own gears with the manual transmission.
BMW Group named automotive sector leader
By Frank Sherosky on September 8, 2011 - 9:53AM
BMW Group has once again been recognized as the world’s most sustainable automotive company - Sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for seventh consecutive year.
BMW the Official Luxury Automobile of Big Ten Conference
By Don Bain on September 6, 2011 - 5:26PM
BMW of North America has announced a partnership with the Big Ten Conference, the oldest Division I college conference in the U.S., to become the official luxury automobile of the 2011-2012 seasons covering football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and Olympic sports programs.
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