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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.

By John Goreham on May 24, 2021 - 10:18AM
All plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles are not created equal. Just like the feel, performance, and driving satisfaction from battery-electric vehicles varies, so too do PHEVs. This review highlights the biggest difference to look for.
By Frank DiMuccio on May 20, 2021 - 1:46PM
Yesterday, Ford unveiled their entry into the EV Truck market, the F-150 Lightning. Many fans were less than enthusiastic about the reported 300 mile range, but in 2014 BMW gave us something that eases those worries substantially; a petrol fueled Range Extender. See the i3 for example! In 2014, it won Green Car of The Year.
By Frank DiMuccio on May 11, 2021 - 12:51PM
BMW has been a leader in automotive innovation since its inception, even going so far as to bolster the engine noise of the i8 to make the ride sound more like a traditional sports car. As they ditch the gas engine altogether, what sound will BMW rely on to engage the driver? It turns out that help from composer Hans Zimmer will influence the symphony of BMWs electric i4 and iX.
By Frank DiMuccio on May 6, 2021 - 11:14PM
The BMW i8 has sleek lines and aggressive styling cues that scream expensive taste. The sports hybrid has been turning heads since 2013 and is almost everything that I want from an electric vehicle. It’s sleek, it’s sporty, it’s got enough batteries to do quick jaunts around town but still has a gas powerplant that allows for more flexibility. This amazing piece of European Engineering sings its alluring siren song, and I am caught in her trance.
By Frank DiMuccio on May 5, 2021 - 11:42AM
Lithium finds itself at the heart of most of our technology today. It’s used in rechargeable batteries the world over and has largely been mined using environmentally costly methods. Some Auto manufacturers, like Mercedes and Volkswagen, have begun to invest heavily in means of recycling or producing lithium.
By Frank DiMuccio on April 22, 2021 - 11:48AM
With offerings like the Dodge Charger and Challenger, the Chevrolet Camaro, and the Ford Mustang all being so near and dear to the hearts of automotive enthusiasts, it’s sometimes strange to think about where these icons of vehicular performance will wind up in the near future due to the changing demands of environmental protection.
By John Goreham on February 22, 2021 - 4:23PM
You won't believe this story about a used car online order that went horribly wrong. How can something like this even happen?
By Armen Hareyan on January 2, 2021 - 8:37PM
While auto enthusiasts are watching if the German car industry will soon beat EV leader Tesla, The New York Times journalist Jack Ewing thinks German engineering has accepted the challenge and is now striking back.
By John Goreham on November 5, 2020 - 5:18PM
We test the 2021 BMW 5 Series and unlock the potential of cord-free Android Auto.
By John Goreham on October 13, 2020 - 1:23PM
We tested the 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe in a variety of conditions and found that it honors the BMW tradition and adds modern conveniences.
By John Goreham on October 1, 2020 - 12:35PM
BMW opted to use a soft-top on its all-new 2021 4 Series convertible coupe. Here's why performance enthusiasts will applaud the move.
By Armen Hareyan on August 5, 2020 - 9:39PM
This week Torque News tested the new 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe in its M235i xDrive version. Breaking with many precepts of its ancestors, this vehicle addresses a new clientele to gain market share against the competition. Let's see how successful it can be.
By Armen Hareyan on July 7, 2020 - 10:40PM
As soon as you start the 2020 BMW X6 M Competition you hear the sound of the V8 engine and it's like a lion roaring. This sporty SUV is demanding and very muscular. As BMW puts it, the X6 M Competition is a stunning Sports Activity Coupe with the legendary power of M.
By John Goreham on June 16, 2020 - 12:52PM
Forget the "item" gifts. Go for an experience.
By Marc Stern on June 15, 2020 - 5:23PM
In a story that appeared over the weekend, deals at the currently running Hertz used vehicle sales were compared and the result left potential buyers with two words "caveat emptor." The deals are good but you have to remember the condition of the cars.
By John Goreham on May 26, 2020 - 10:59AM
MINI's value line is now available to everyone.
By John Goreham on April 20, 2020 - 10:06AM
A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute shines a light on which driver assist systems make the biggest differences in safety.
By Eric Evarts on January 3, 2020 - 3:22PM
More electric SUVs, big, small and fast, are rolling out in 2020. What those, hoping for more electric vehicles, can look forward to in 2020. Here are 9 new EVs that should expand EV variety and availability for 2020.
By Armen Hareyan on December 21, 2019 - 8:50AM
BMW creates fury in the increasingly crowded world of SUVs with its 2020 X4 M Competition. It promises harshness and beauty for buyers who want to sit higher.
By John Goreham on December 12, 2019 - 9:01AM
BMW will offer both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in 2020 and both will be wireless.
By Armen Hareyan on November 15, 2019 - 10:24PM
BMW is going to introduce a proper competition to the Tesla Model 3 with the arrival of i4. Meet the electric BMW i4 sedan, which is reportedly coming in 2021 with 530 horsepower and 373 miles of range per single charge.
By John Goreham on October 11, 2019 - 9:06AM
We take a close look at the interior of the BMW 330i xDrive and find a lot to like.
By Armen Hareyan on October 8, 2019 - 12:40PM
Last year BMW replaced the already-prestigious 6 Series with even more prestigious 8 Series. BMW 8 Series are available in coupe, convertible and soon Grand Coupe four-door body styles. The 2018 xDrive Convertible was worth $113,000, but the 2019 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible costs $130,745. Some reviewers have already called it an expensive bargain.
By John Goreham on October 7, 2019 - 11:37AM
The Tesla Model 3 appears to have had an impact on BMW's sales. But not the way Tesla fans imagine.
By John Goreham on September 17, 2019 - 10:20AM
Like many current-generation EVs the i3 is a sales disaster. BMW won't renew it, but is not quitting on EVs.
By Steve Birkett on June 17, 2019 - 11:19AM
With the German automaker's global plug-in sales set to surpass half-a-million by 2020, all indicators point to BMW ramping up its electrification efforts, as Toyota did last week.
By Marc Stern on April 27, 2019 - 8:29PM
Even though most people think digital odometers are tamper-proof, the truth is otherwise. With the help of a device, someone can rollback an odometer so that a vehicle looks as if it has fewer miles on it than it does.
By Al Castro on February 20, 2019 - 9:35AM
Sometime next year BMW will be introducing their first real non-compliant full production all electric car. It won’t look as funky as i3 does. It’ll actually look like a real normal car. And it’ll be based off the 4 series. So with my BMW in the shop AGAIN, and the dealer giving me a 430 coupe as a loaner, I decided to take this opportunity to give you a dynamic of what to expect from a 4 series electric by looking at the gas one and my car, a 3 Series, first.
By John Goreham on December 5, 2018 - 11:45AM
A new study shows that the BMW 3 Series is the model with the most deals this shopping season.
By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2018 - 2:26PM
The 2018 BMW X3 M40i is a family performance Sports Utility Vehicle. M stands for marvelous.