BMW

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.

Ford, Honda, BMW Join To Form New EV Charging Network

By Marc Stern on September 14, 2023 - 6:54PM

Three major automakers roll out plans for a new charging network. Ford has already joined with Tesla to use its SuperCharger Network.

EV Battery Race is Headed in Wrong Direction

Where EV Shoppers Have It Wrong on EV Batteries

By Timothy Boyer on September 2, 2023 - 10:41AM

The latest economic analysis on EV battery tech, the 250,000-mile EV battery, and how EV shoppers are mistaken in what they want.

Tesla Center Sign: Total Cost of Ownership of a Tesla Is Less Than a Toyota and BMW

By Armen Hareyan on August 14, 2023 - 1:49PM

Tesla showroom sign compares cost of ownership and points that Model 3 ownership cost is less than Toyota Corolla, Camry and BMW cars. Here is how much.

New Consortium on Battery Charging is Great News for 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

By Mary Conway on July 27, 2023 - 9:01AM

Lack of chargers and range anxiety has always been the big hold up for reluctant buyers but now seven automakers are agreeing to work together on super charging network.

Tesla's 4 Factories on Track To Surpass BMW's Production as Already Making 2.1 Million Cars in 2023

By Armen Hareyan on May 10, 2023 - 8:06AM

Tesla's four car factories across China, Germany, and the US are currently producing at an estimated run rate of over 2.1 million cars per year, and are on track to surpass BMW's global annual production run rate of 2.4 million by this summer.

BMW Adds 90,000 Vehicles To Takata Recall List; Drivers Told To Park Them

By Marc Stern on May 6, 2023 - 4:31PM

BMW has issued a "don't drive order" for 90,000 older models, including the M3, M5, and X5 from 2003-2006. The automaker issued the order during the ongoing Takata airbag scandal and recall.

2023 BMW XM Review: Illuminated Sky and Personal Elegance

By Armen Hareyan on April 21, 2023 - 4:38PM

Today, in this review we are taking a closer look at the 2023 BMW MX - the latest offering from BMW's M division. This SUV is packed with high-end features and impressive performance specs, but as always, there are a few downsides to consider. Let's dive in.

2023 BMW M2 Review - Amazing Performance, But Choose Your Options Wisely

By John Goreham on April 10, 2023 - 11:15AM

We came away very impressed by the 2023 BMW M2 sports coupe. Our review has important information for buyers about which options to get and which to avoid depending on your driving intentions.

Expect to Pay More Than Your Purchase Price on Used Luxury Car

The Biggest Money Pit Car Ever Made

By Timothy Boyer on March 10, 2023 - 8:59PM

Listen to all of the reasons according to this popular mechanic on why this make of car is the biggest money pit ever made; but if you just have to have one, he includes a review of one exceptional used model and what it cost the owner to have it repaired.

Tesla Overtakes BMW, Wins Luxury Car Market in US With Only 1 Model

By Armen Hareyan on February 16, 2023 - 4:01PM

Tesla takes the lead! With just one model, Tesla has emerged as the top luxury car brand in the US, surpassing BMW. A true testament to the power of innovation and sustainable technology.

The U.S. Needs More Strong PHEVs And We Need Them Yesterday

By Justin Hart on January 7, 2023 - 6:15AM

What is a “strong PHEV”? Put most simply, it is a plug-in hybrid vehicle that can use electricity to solely power the vast majority of the distance it drives on a daily basis. Are there other criteria that might define a strong PHEV? Of course, and I’ll cover some of those below. How many strong PHEVs are on the market (of the 40 or so available for the current model year)? Not as many as there should be, even if we count the used ones, but I’ll cover this more below too.

New Study Highlights the Internet’s Second Favorite EVs After Tesla

By John Goreham on December 8, 2022 - 9:07AM

We all know Tesla is the hottest EV brand in America. But which models from which brands are being searched for and discussed the most if we look past the top brand? One new study helps illustrate other EVs on consumers’ minds today.

Zip Tie Repairs During a Race?

By Timothy Boyer on December 3, 2022 - 10:20AM

Here’s the latest on one popular mechanic and his team who turned a junkyard engine into a $500 budget racer and what happened on the track necessitating the second cousin of duct tape repairs.

BMW’s Hindenburg Hybrid

By Timothy Boyer on November 26, 2022 - 10:25AM

Can a car be designed to run safely under two different liquid fuel types? Is BMW’s latest hydrogen-based Hybrid a bomb waiting to explode? Here’s the latest on a model made by BWM that can run on both hydrogen AND gasoline!

2022 BMW 230i Coupe Review: Really Good Coupe

By Armen Hareyan on August 24, 2022 - 11:29PM

Let's start this review of the 2022 BMW 230i Coupe by explaining where this vehicle falls on BMW's lineup. The 230i Coupe fills the gap between the 220i, equipped with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 184 hp and the M240i xDrive which receives the 3.0 in-line 6-cylinder with 374 hp.

Samsung Is Setting Up 4680 Battery Production Line For Tesla And BMW

By Tinsae Aregay on June 28, 2022 - 5:03PM

After facing difficulties ramping 4680 cell production in-house, Tesla has been partnering with battery suppliers to build the new cell format. And today we learned that Samsung SDI is setting up a pilot plant to supply 4680 cells to Tesla and BMW.

BMW i4 and 230i Perfectly Explain Why EVs Own Luxury and Performance

By John Goreham on April 25, 2022 - 10:27AM

We compare and contrast two excellent vehicles and explain why EVs dominate luxury.

Image showing a blacked-out BMW 7 Series driving.

New BMW 7 Series Debuts With EV And ICE Powertrains, Tons Of Tech

By James Walker on April 22, 2022 - 2:26PM

BMW's new flagship sedan offers buyers a choice of EV power or good old V8 internal combustion with a focus on comfort and technology.

2022 BMW 230i Coupe Review - Sharp In Many Ways

By John Goreham on April 22, 2022 - 10:24AM

We test and review the new 2022 BMW 220i coupe and find it sharp in more ways than one.

Image of Mr. Lund's BMW courtesy of IIHS

Safety Expert Conducts Unwilling Real-World Crash Test - Lives

By John Goreham on April 13, 2022 - 11:41AM

The former head of the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety was involved in a horrific crash. Here’s why he lived.

Toyota Supra’s New Rumored Engine Will Turn Heads

Toyota Prepares a GRMN Supra With a BMW M3 Engine

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 9, 2022 - 11:25AM

Toyota is turning to the parts bin again as it sets to debut a Supra unlike no other, with an amazing horsepower and BMW M3 engine.

BMW i4 M50 Review - BMW Regains The Sports Sedan High Ground

By John Goreham on April 6, 2022 - 10:22AM

The BMW i4 M50 is a beast from the former and now current company that sets the bar in sports-sedan excellence.

Nickel Prices Spike, Price Increases or Production Halts for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Likely

By Justin Hart on March 12, 2022 - 12:06AM

This week, the price of nickel has jumped up significantly. This almost certainly will lead to significant price increases, and or production halts, for electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles from most manufacturers since nickel is commonly used in most propulsion batteries in these types of vehicles. In fact it already seems to be happening.

Image showing the Tesla Model S equipped with a prototype Gemini battery that Our Next Energy used to travel 750 miles on a single charge.

US Battery Manufacturer Shows Off 750-Mile Pack, Secures $65 Million Funding Led BY BMW

By James Walker on March 9, 2022 - 3:56PM

Our Next Energy recently drove a Tesla Model S over 750 miles on a single charge and has secured funding led by BMW i Ventures to aid its expansion. With names like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos on its list of supporters, could ONE be the next big thing in EV batteries?

Tesla Will First Overtake Audi, BMW and Mercedes On Its Way To Global Auto Domination

By Armen Hareyan on January 3, 2022 - 1:35PM

2022 BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupe - Fast, Powerful and Ease of Driving

By Armen Hareyan on December 23, 2021 - 9:14PM

In BMW's performance department the M3 is fast and refined, the M5 is fiery, the M8 is aggressive and stylish, the M4, which Torque News is reviewing this week, is the one that impressed us with its technological advancement. We have been driving the 2022 BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupe and we think the technology in the car is what stands out the most.

2022 BMW M440i Coupe: Performance with Mild Hybrid Technology

By Armen Hareyan on November 6, 2021 - 2:15PM

In the new edition of BMW's 4 Series, the Coupe not only looks different, it has also received a lot in terms of driving technology that distinguishes it from the 3 Series. Torque News test drove the 2022 BMW M440i Coupe and in this review will focus on its design, mild-hybrid technology allowing great mileage for a sports car, and driving qualities.

BMW 430i Convertible Review - Details Matter

By John Goreham on November 2, 2021 - 6:04PM

We test the new BMW 430i soft-top convertible and discover why a $67,000 four-cylinder coupe makes perfect sense.

Rimac Nevera Carbon Fiber Monocoque Chassis

Carbon Fiber: A Layman's Guide To The Miracle Material

By Yonathan Santoso on September 23, 2021 - 9:27AM

Carbon fiber. Touted as the miracle lightweight material and used extensively by the likes of Pagani, Koenigsegg, Bugatti, and Croatia’s EV rockstar Rimac, we can almost gauge how high-end and expensive a car is by how much carbon fiber they use. So, what’s the deal? Are they better than metals?

Insight into BMW's G80 M3 Engine. What Made It So Good?

By Yonathan Santoso on September 21, 2021 - 4:27PM

The idea of combining commuter convenience and sports car enjoyment has always been fascinating. Many tried, few did it as well as BMW with their M3. Every single model from 1986 had been well-received by the motoring public. The new G80, released in 2020, was the biggest, heaviest, but at the same time fastest. It even had better fuel consumption than the previous F80 M3. Now, while driving dynamics are subjective, engine performance is not. And these facts point to a superb powerplant within.

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