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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 Subsidiary Working on Subway of the Future

By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 2:22PM

BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA is working with Siemens to develop the design of the new Metro Inspiro, which has us inspired if this what the subway of the future is going to look like.

Semi-Finalists for World Car and World Green Car of the Year Announced

By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 10:09AM

The 10 semi-finalists for the World Car of the Year and six semi-finalists for World Green Car of the Year have been announced.

Global markets still lacking a global automotive ETF

By Frank Sherosky on January 31, 2011 - 8:27PM

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) cover just about every industry and sector except the one that is growing by leaps and bounds in emerging markets - the global auto industry.

Kiplinger Announces Best in Class Vehicles for 2011

By Keith Griffin on January 31, 2011 - 3:05PM

Kiplinger has announced its Best in Class new vehicles for 2011 and only one domestic vehicle is in the mix.

Carl Benz invented automobile this day 125 years ago

By Frank Sherosky on January 29, 2011 - 12:15AM

It was 125 years ago today, Carl Benz taught the world to play, as he filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car.

BMW announces information on their new turbocharged 4-cylinder

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2011 - 6:36PM

We have known for some time that BMW would be introducing a turbocharged 4-cylinder in the US market and today, the automaker has revealed some official specs on the new turbo 4.

The 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe hits the scales

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 5:50PM

When the new BMW 1-Series M Coupe was unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show earlier this month, the performance world was introduced to the latest and greatest M vehicle and thanks to the folks at Axis of Oversteer, we know have an official real world curb weight for the new BMW M Coupe.

The passenger side rear of the 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 5:44PM

The front end of the 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 5:43PM

A low front shot of the 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 5:42PM

A driver's side shot of the 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 5:41PM

The driver's side rear corner of the 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 5:39PM

2011 Detroit Auto Show attendance exceeds expectations

By Frank Sherosky on January 22, 2011 - 8:20PM

The 2011 NAIAS in Detroit is in its final weekend for the general public, tracking toward final attendance between 725,000 and 740,000 visitors.

Odds Are Long But You Can Win a BMW X3 Lease on Facebook

By Keith Griffin on January 21, 2011 - 4:28PM

News of an automaker launching a contest such as BMW has in advance of the Super Bowl on its Facebook page to win a two-year lease on a BMW X3 is not noteworthy in and of itself. What is interesting is the contest requires viewers to guess the configuration of the BMW X3, which has 10 million possible choices.

BMW1 Series M Coupe Pace Car for Rolex 24

By Keith Griffin on January 21, 2011 - 10:07AM

The 49th Rolex 24 at Daytona is going to be paced this year by the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe in a celebration of the 35th anniversary of BMW’s win at the endurance race as well as to promote the heck out of the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe.

BMW Becomes Exclusive Foreign Car Maker for 2012 Olympics on NBC

By Keith Griffin on January 13, 2011 - 5:54PM

On Tuesday, GM announced it would be the exclusive domestic car maker advertising on NBC for the 2012 London Olympics and today BMW announces it will be the exclusive foreign car maker advertising during the Olympics. NBC ad sales reps handling the car account can now take the rest of the year off.

First Press Day recap and more from 2011 Detroit Auto Show

By Frank Sherosky on January 10, 2011 - 7:40PM

The first day of the 2011 NAIAS press coverage at the Detroit Auto Show was kicked off early with the Car and Truck of the Year Awards. Aside from Chevy Volt and the Ford Explorer winning the coveted event, the day revealed more and more products, a host of interviews and events and reveals.

Stunning Design Prevailing Theme at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on January 10, 2011 - 3:48PM

The first of two media days for the Detroit Auto Show in 2011 is showing a big emphasis on stunning design reveals in spite of the fact that most announcements today were eclipsed by the manufacturers themselves releasing news and photos ahead of time.

BMW Announces 1 Series M, 650i Convertible Pricing at World Premieres

By Keith Griffin on January 10, 2011 - 1:04PM

BMW introduced two hot new models at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit: the 1 Series M Coupe and the 650i Convertible. The latter has a much improved look from the previous generation, which always looked unwieldy.

Overall BMW Sees Healthy Growth in 2010 - Mini Not So Much

By Keith Griffin on January 4, 2011 - 3:10PM

BMW saw healthy growth in 2010 while its Mini brand managed to just squeak out growth. Companies that didn’t experience at least 6 percent growth in 2010 can consider themselves to have fallen behind the pack because 2009 was the worst year for car sales since 1982.

BMW Introducing Two Hot Models at Detroit

By Keith Griffin on December 23, 2010 - 12:22PM

BMW is creating pre-show buzz by introducing two hot models ahead of Detroit Auto Show: the 6 series convertible and the 1 series M coupe.

BMW EfficientDynamics Supercar i8 to cost $200,000

By Patrick Rall on December 21, 2010 - 5:29PM

During the official launch announcement of the new 1-Series M Coupe, BMW’s Sales and Marketing Director Ian Robertson commented that when the production version of the BMW EfficientDynamics supercar hits showrooms, it will carry a price around $200,000.

BMW Adds Performance Accessories to X5

By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2010 - 6:32AM

The BMW X5 is alone among the performance sport utility vehicles made by German auto manufacturers that extends the feel, performance and handling of its sibling sedans, which is why it makes sense that BMW has announced performance accessories for the BMW X5 SAV.

This is how the future of BMW looks like with the Vision Efficient Dynamics feature

By Armen Hareyan on November 12, 2010 - 10:42PM

According to the Russian language car magazine Za Rulem BMW has the biggest stand at the Moscow Auto Show and is featuring this new concept car BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics.

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