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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.

2012 Mini Cooper Coupe to make first appearance at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

By Gordon Block on September 5, 2011 - 10:35AM

Mini will finally bring its much-anticipated two-seater Cooper Coupe to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show for all the world to see in person, along with a few other Mini special editions.

BMW opens Carbon Fiber plant in Moses Lake WA with 80 jobs

By Don Bain on September 1, 2011 - 6:35PM

The BMW Group's $100 million joint venture with SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers announced the official opening of SLG’s its new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake WA, where the manufacture of ultra light-weight carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) for new BMW i vehicles will take place.

BMW taking headlamps to the laser light level

By Don Bain on September 1, 2011 - 3:28PM

Following their introduction of LED-only headlights, BMW is now developing laser light technology as the next step in the development of vehicle headlamps, thus lengthening the brand’s lead in innovative lighting technology.

BMW recalls 241,000 3-Series models over taillight failure

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2011 - 11:29AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select BMW 3-Series models from the 2002-2005 model years over a concern of the taillights failing to function as the vehicles age.

NHTSA recalls 2009 BMW X5 for fire risks

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2011 - 10:49AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of diesel powered 2009 BMW X5 sport utility vehicles over a concern that the fuel line heater could stick on, vastly increasing the risk of fire in the worst case scenario.

New BMW recall includes 120000 cars, company explains handling

By KC Kelly on August 31, 2011 - 5:04PM

BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG has issued a worldwide recall of approximately 120,000 BMW diesel cars, including automobiles from its 1 and 5 Series. Here is what affected today's recall.

BMW Group displays Highly Automated Driving

By Frank Sherosky on August 31, 2011 - 2:43PM

The BMW is once again showing why it is the Ultimate Driving Machine, as Motorway A9 from Munich to Nuremberg shows the usual high volume of traffic, but despite the stress of the situation, the driver sits calm and relaxed behind the wheel, because the automobile is doing the driving. It's BMW's automated car.

LIQUI MOLY introduces hypoid rear axle oil for BMWs

By Hawke Fracassa on August 13, 2011 - 4:07PM

BMWs in America need a special oil for their rear axles. LIQUI MOLY has now launched its fully synthetic GL 5 SAE 75W-140 LS hypoid gear oil for use on BMWs in the U.S.

NHTSA investigating BMW 7 Series for rollaway risks

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2011 - 12:41PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation of the BMW 7 Series over concerns that the vehicles could roll away when left parked and should the federal department find a defect in the BMW shifting system, this could require BMW to issue a recall of affected vehicles.

The 2012 MINI Coupe configurator is live

By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2011 - 5:53PM

We have been looking at spyshots and then official images of the 2012 MINI Coupe but now, you can go to the Mini USA website to build and price out your dream Cooper Coupe.

2011 BMW 535i named NADAguides' best car for August

By Hawke Fracassa on August 2, 2011 - 4:04PM

NADAguides chose the 2011 BMW 535i for its August Car of the Month, "based on exceptional overall design inside and out, smooth power, controlled and comfortable drive, responsive handling and intuitive ahead-of-the-curve technology and safety features," the online automotive analysts said in making the announcement this afternoon.

SafetyPuck a bright idea that keeps stranded drivers safe

By Hawke Fracassa on August 1, 2011 - 6:14PM

If you're unlucky enough to be stranded with a flat tire or engine trouble, the new SafetyPuck from Milwaukee-based SafetyBright will illuminate you and your vehicle so motorists up to a half-mile away can see you.

Introducing the new all-electric BMW i3

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 1:03PM

This morning in Frankfurt, Germany, the folks from BMW unveiled the newest chapter in the saga of the automaker as they introduced the new BMW i8 sports car and the BMW i3 – marking the first all-electric BMW and the formal introduction of the new BMW i-series.

The BMW i8 makes its grand debut

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 11:45AM

This morning in Frankfurt, Germany, BMW unveiled the next generation of the fabled luxury brand with a pair of innovative new vehicles including the all-electric BMW i3 and the high performance i8 hybrid sports car.

Mercedes-Benz MLC 2015 takes aim at BMW X6

By Armen Hareyan on July 28, 2011 - 7:31AM

Although the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML has just presented to us, the German manufacturer decides to give it a big brother, which should be called C and ML. Its mission is to confront the popular BMW X6.

China leads global auto industry rock party

By Hawke Fracassa on July 17, 2011 - 10:07PM

The makers of cars and trucks worldwide should celebrate. That is because there is measurable proof that the business of manufacturing and selling vehicles is experiencing a solid resurgence that began in 2010, according to a Vital Signs Online report from the Worldwatch Institute, an industry watchdog.

BMW opens virtual Art Car gallery online

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2011 - 5:00PM

Since 1975, BMW has featured 17 of their vehicles clad in custom artwork done by famous artists from around the world but rarely have you been able to see them all in one place so to offer the automotive world a closer look at the history of the BMW Art Car, the German automaker has put together the BMW Art Car Collection online.

BMW recalls 2011 X3 models over power steering failures

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2011 - 9:19PM

The 2011 BMW X3 has just begun hitting dealerships around the United States but the German automaker is already recalling a small group of the compact sport utes due to a concern focused around the vehicle’s power steering system.

Husqvarna releases photos of the ugly-but-awesome 2012 Nuda 900R

By Roman Rosa on July 1, 2011 - 2:25PM

A week ago, we brought you a spy video of Husqvarna testing their new prototype bike. Now they've released the studio photos to the public. My thoughts? Well, I'm truly delighted to see how ugly it is. For example, a Platypus is basically a beaver that lays eggs, has a duck bill, and is venomous. It's incredibly ugly, but you can't deny that the Platypus is awesome.

The 2012 BMW M5 covers Forza Motorsports 4 Collector’s Edition

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2011 - 2:18PM

After the 2012 BMW M5 was formally introduced in public at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, the folks at Microsoft introduced the new Forza Motorsports 4 Limited Collector’s Edition with the gorgeous new high performance BMW sedan serving as the cover model for the special edition of the next generation of the Forza series.

Mini announces 2012 pricing, including the new Cooper Coupe

By Patrick Rall on June 21, 2011 - 2:17PM

Just yesterday Mini dropped the curtain on the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe and today, the company has offered pricing for the entire 2012 model year lineup.

BMW officially unveils the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:51PM

We’ve seen spyshots; we’ve heard rumors but now it is all official as today, BMW lifted the curtain on the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe as they have offered up a huge spread of images and all of the important details on the new Mini model.

The back end of the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:47PM

The front end of the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:45PM

The 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe all opened up

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:44PM

A side profile of the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:43PM

The new 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe front the front corner

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:41PM

The 2012 BMW M5 pictures hit the internet

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2011 - 11:10AM

The high performance sedan crowd has been dreaming of the 2012 BMW M5 with the help of spyshots and company-provided videos of the car flexing its muscle but today, we have our first real look at the new super sedan – and it is just as spectacular as the spyshots and videos suggested.

The interior of the 2012 BMW M5

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2011 - 11:07AM

A look at the 2012 BMW M5's twin turbo V8

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2011 - 11:07AM

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