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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 and Toyota could debut a hybrid sports car later this year

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2013 - 12:17PM

BMW and Toyota announced in late 2011 that the two massive automakers had entered into an agreement to jointly develop new technology including fuel cell, diesel and hybrid drivetrains but rumors indicate that the first co-designed vehicle from Toyota and BMW could be a sports car – and it could debut as soon as late this year.

2014 BMW M5 pricing arrives online, includes new 575hp Competition Package

By Patrick Rall on May 20, 2013 - 2:20PM

The 2014 BMW M5 made its debut this past weekend at MFest in California with a handful of new features including the 575 horsepower Competition Package and shortly after the new blue high performance sedan first appeared in public, pricing for the super saloon arrived on the internet thanks to the folks at M5Post.com.

2014 BMW M5 and M6 with Competition Package

These specially equipped 2014 BMW M5s and M6s are even hotter

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2013 - 7:42AM

There are high-performance cars, and then there are sport sedans, coupes and convertibles that will blow your doors off like the 2014 BMW M5 and M6 with Competition Package.

Alluring 6 Series M Sport Edition will keep BMW in top spot

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 11:55AM

The new exclusive 2014 BMW 6 Series M Sport Edition shows how BMW will keep their number one ranking as the top luxury carmaker. What does it tell us?

2 subtle changes shown in leaked 2014 BMW M5 images - more power expected

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2013 - 2:14PM

Images of the gently refreshed 2014 BMW M5 were accidentally posted on the company website recently and while those images were quickly removed, they were saved and reposted by Autocar – giving us a look at the new front end and interior while also suggesting a possible increase in performance.

BMW M5 sets drifts 51.3 consecutive miles - sets Guinness World Record

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2013 - 5:26PM

BMW claimed an unusual record yesterday afternoon, announcing that their high performance M5 sedan had set the Guinness World Record for the longest consecutive drift, sliding around a skidpid nonstop for 51.3 miles – which required 322.5 laps of the small test pad.

Amazing Gran Lusso Coupe shows future BMW design language

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2013 - 8:04AM

What happens when BMW and Pininfarina, two tradition-steeped automakers join forces? They produce the elegant and exclusive Gran Lusso Coupe. What does the one-off coupe tell us?

Infiniti's Q50 is an exciting alternative for shoppers of the BMW 3 Series

By John Goreham on May 14, 2013 - 12:00PM

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 is Infiniti's new name for the G37. It brings new styling to the sport-sedan market, but will it stand out, or get lost in this new crowded segment?

Cadillac ATS-V Coupe nearing release

By John Goreham on May 13, 2013 - 10:57AM

Two reliable sightings appear to confirm that Cadillac is readying its ATS-V for its bout with the BMW M3. Here is what buyers should expect.

Cadillac CTS is longer, leaner and meaner

By John Goreham on May 9, 2013 - 12:01PM

One old trick and one new one make the 2014 CTS from Cadillac stiffer and lighter than the competition.

New 2013 BMW M3 Touring Emergency Medical services vehicle

How saving lives will be faster with new BMW M3

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2013 - 11:59AM

If you ever need emergency medical services, this new 2013 BMW M3 Touring Emergency Medical services vehicle can get to you much quicker.

Is the Lexus IS350 F Sport the world's best sports sedan?

By John Goreham on May 7, 2013 - 9:09AM

The reviews, reports, and comparison tests are starting to show that the 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport is the world's best sports sedan. Could this car be the one that unseats the BMW335i M Sport?

BMW joins massive exploding-airbag recall, adds 42k vehicles

By Anthony Faccenda on May 6, 2013 - 10:07PM

BMW is recalling 42,000 3-Series vehicles due to a passenger front airbag inflator defect.

The Lexus 2014 IS 350 F-Sport time trials. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Fast rides in 2014 Lexus IS models versus cars from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz

By Don Bain on May 3, 2013 - 7:25PM

As part of the 2014 Lexus IS introduction, attending members of the media were allowed to take several different 2014 Lexus IS models around a test course delineated by traffic cones and compare them to equivalent vehicles from competitors Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Why the BMW X1 is the best vehicle of the lower-middle class

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2013 - 10:39AM

The new 2013 BMW X1 is the class-winner in an important reliability category that all lower-middle class SUV buyers will be interested in knowing.

2014 Lexus IS350 and IS250 pricing will tempt BMW 3 Series shoppers

By John Goreham on April 29, 2013 - 2:53PM

The new 2014 Lexus IS line will cost almost 20% less than a similarly equipped BMW. Lexus will now offer 306 hp for the price of BMW's 240 hp model. Here are the details on the prices for the new Lexus IS line.

BMW offering solar powered charging option for BMW i3 and i8

By David Herron on April 26, 2013 - 12:04PM

BMW is teaming up with SOLARWATT to offer a solar carport option for BMW i3 and i8 purchasers, to provide solar powered electric car charging, and power for the home.

BMW X4 Concept previews 2015 BMW X4 Coupe

BMW X4 Concept previews 2015 X4 production coupe [videos]

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2013 - 2:24PM

With the BMW Concept X4 that has just been revealed in Shanghai, BMW offers a preview of the future 2015 BMW X4 production coupe.

New BMW X4 Concept Coupe at Auto Shanghai 2013

BMW X4 Concept defines a new vehicle segment

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2013 - 7:57AM

The new BMW X4 Concept is making its ground breaking world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2013 and will be the forerunner of a new 2015 X4 production coupe.

BMW announces advanced orders for i3 electric vehicle

By John Goreham on March 19, 2013 - 9:56AM

BMW has received hundreds of advanced orders for the new i3, currently a concept, but slated for production.

BMW wins four red dot design awards. Image courtesy of Newpress/BMW

BMW scores four 2013 Red Dot International Design Awards

By Don Bain on March 18, 2013 - 7:56PM

Now in their 58th year, the Red Dot Design Awards are an international product design prize awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany, by a jury of 37 outstanding luminaries in product design judging thousands of entries for innovative manufacturing excellence.

BMW 328d bringing diesel power, 40mpg to the New York Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2013 - 4:25PM

When the 2013 New York International Auto Show opens later this month, the new BMW 328d will be among the big debuts with big diesel torque and fuel economy figures that could top the 40 mile per gallon mark.

New BMW 1 Series M Coupe coming, xDrive M6 Gran Coupe is not

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 9:31PM

According to BMW M Division boss Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, the company is very likely to build a successor to the insanely popular and incredibly awesome BMW 1 Series M Coupe in the future – but we should not hold out hope for an all wheel drive version of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe that debuted earlier this year in Detroit.

The high performance BMW Alpina B3 BiTurbo debuts in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2013 - 3:42PM

While it could be some time before we see the new BMW M3 Sedan, the Alpina high performance tuning house used the 2013 Geneva Motor Show to introduce their new B3 BiTurbo Saloon – a 410 horsepower version of the BMW 3 Series that wears the familiar subtle styling cues of the Alpina lineup in great form.

BMW i3 Concept Coupe comes with a unique idea

By John Goreham on March 4, 2013 - 3:48PM

BMW has studied EVs very closely for many years and uncovered some surprising EV habits regarding charging. BMW also has a unique idea about how to handle long trips if you are EV owner.

The 2013 Audi RS4 Avant in Forza Horizon

March Meguiar's Car Pack brings six new cars to Forza Horizon

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2013 - 3:43PM

The folks at Turn 10 have just announced the details on the March Meguiar’s Car Pack for Forza Horizon with 6 new vehicles ranging from a compact rally car to an ultra high performance SUV storming on to the festival racing scene – along with an extra car for those Horizon gamers who bought into the season pass program when the game was released.

2013 MINI John Cooper Works backflip in France

2013 MINI John Cooper Works nails the perfect backflip [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2013 - 7:50AM

Guerlain Chicherit delights snowboarders as he nails the first-ever successful backflip in a 2013 MINI John Cooper Works on a ski jump in France.

BMW & Daimler Teaming Up On An Electric Car

By Nicolas Zart on February 17, 2013 - 7:34PM

Unlikely business partners, BMW and Daimler are teaming up for a small electric car. This shows how quickly the car industry is evolving.

BMW recalls 570,000 vehicles over engine stalling issue

By Anthony Faccenda on February 16, 2013 - 5:11PM

BMW's massive recall affects multiple models including 1-Series, 3-Series and Z4 vehicles. Saturday's recall comes just one day after BMW recalled over 30,000 BMW X5 SUVs over brake problems.

Mercedes-Benz AMG inspires world's most powerful powerboat

By Aaron Turpen on February 16, 2013 - 12:51AM

The AMG has inspired the world's most powerful electric drive powerboat, built as a prototype by Cigarette Racing in Miami and debuting at the Miami International Boat Show this weekend.

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