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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.

Will BMW's i8 win the Korean car market?
BMW Takes On the Korean Electric Car Market
By Nicolas Zart on
The budding Korean electric car market is seeing BMW and its stunning i8 plug-in hybrid raise the temptation for potential electric drive owners.
The 2013 BMW 135is Convertible
The 2013 BMW 135is enters atop the 1 Series range
By Patrick Rall on
BMW issued a statement this morning announced the vehicle slated as the “new top performance model 1 Series for 2013” in the form of the new BMW 135is – a compact 2-door coupe and sedan packing more power and enhanced performance measures compared to the 2013 BMW 135i.
The 2013 BMW 135is Convertible
The 2013 BMW 135is Convertible
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The interior of the 2013 BMW 135is Coupe
The interior of the 2013 BMW 135is Coupe
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The shifter of the 2013 BMW 135is Coupe
The shifter of the 2013 BMW 135is Coupe
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The rear end of the 2013 BMW 135is Coupe
The rear end of the 2013 BMW 135is Coupe
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6 Hours of race at the amazing Laguna Seca with the American Le Mans Series
6 Hours Of Racing Pleasure At Laguna Seca With The American Le Mans Series
By Nicolas Zart on
Starting on a rather fresh and very foggy day, the little Mazda MX5 are already screaming around the unique bends, twists and famed cork screw of the Laguna Seca Raceway. After that it was 6 hours of familiar faces, some returning Aston Martin and Lotus and with a touch of Hollywood with Patrick Dempsey and his team.
2013 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon
2013 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon revealed, coming to US
By Denis Flierl on
BMW has announced the latest 3-Series Sports Wagon will be offered in the U.S. in 2013.
BMW Z4
Next generation BMW Z4 to be sportier more agile
By Denis Flierl on
The updated BMW Z4 is due out around 2015 and will be a more dynamic sports car than the current two-door roadster.
2012 BMW 135i Coupe
2013 BMW 135i 3-door debuts, to have three trim options
By Aaron Turpen on
Three trim options for the 2013 BMW 135i series will include a sporty new M upgrade for the compact offering's lineup to go with the hatchback introduction.
The 2013 BMW 1-Series
Next compact BMW convertible to introduce 2-Series
By Patrick Rall on
Since the 2013 BMW 1-Series was introduced last summer as a sporty 5-door hatachback, many have speculated that the 2-door version of this car would become the new BMW 2-Series – speculation that has received some support from Car magazine, who has announced that the next generation BMW compact convertible is under development now and it will debut as the new 2-Series for the 2014 model year.
A trio of BMW 3 Series sedans
7,600 2012 BMW 3 Series recalled for faulty headrests
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and BMW have announced a recall of select 3 Series sedans from the 2012 model year over a concern that the headrest could move more than it should and in the event of an accident – the headrest could fail to provide proper restraint which may cause injuries to the driver and/or passenger.
The 2012 BMW 3 Series with M Performance Parts
BMW debuts M performance parts for new 3 and 5 Series
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at BMW’s M Performance Parts division have just announced a spread of new high performance goodies for the 2012 BMW 3 Series and the 2011-2012 BMW 5 Series – including wheels, brakes, body parts, interior components and an exhaust system that can help make your new Bimmer sportier looking while also boosting performance.
The BMW ActiveE. Photo courtesy of BMW.
BMW offers solar garage option to ActiveE buyers in five states
By Don Bain on
BMW announced today their partnership with Real Goods Solar to offer ActiveE drivers the opportunity to charge their EV at home with clean solar energy at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles.
The 2010 BMW 335d
BMW recalls 24k+ vehicles for emission system failure
By Patrick Rall on
BMW has announced that they will recall 24,340 cars and sport utility vehicles in the United States over a concern that the emission control systems may not be calibrated properly – a problem that could cause the service engine soon light to come on due to excessive levels of contaminants being released through the exhaust system from both diesel and gasoline powered vehicles.
Chevy Volt Charging
Car makers team up to demonstrate universal fast electric car charging
By John Goreham on
BMW, Volkswagen, GM, Ford, Chrysler and others will team up in May to demonstrate a universal fast charging system for all electric cars
Tesla coils and wireless charging, it's a short hop to the EV world
Bringing Convenience to Electric Cars With Wireless Charging
By Nicolas Zart on
Although it might seem a little funny, some people still don’t like the idea of touching a cable to cheaply and conveniently recharge their electric car. Many companies are tweaking a technology already in use for many of our electronic devices, wireless charging, also called inductive in order to charge electric cars, EVs.
M3 engine
Will the 25 year old BMW M3 move to a turbo-four engine
By John Goreham on
The BMW M3 had modest roots and was almost an afterthought, but has become the brands defining sports car after 25 years of racing success using many different engines
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Man sues BMW for giving him 20-month erection after motorcycle ride
By Anthony Faccenda on
A man has filed a lawsuit against BMW North America claiming that a four-hour ride on his 1993 BMW bike has caused him to have an erection for 20 months.

Onboard information system, a win or lose appeal
The Deal Maker Or Breaker With Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid And Electric Car Info Systems
By Nicolas Zart on
There’s no denying stepping into a hybrid, HEV, a plug-in hybrid, PHEV or a pure electric car, EV for the first time can be a little disconcerting at first. Then it all makes sense, if the right environment has been intelligently thought of.
Daimler and BYD's Denza
The Future Of Electric Cars Points At The Beijing Auto Show
By Nicolas Zart on
Is the Beijing Auto Show the event to watch out for electric cars from now? It seems to be heading that direction.
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BMW driving game Auto Club Revolution hints at 1-Series M Coupe future
By John Goreham on
BMW releasing a virtual driving game called Auto Club Revolution which allows users to configure their own BMW 1-Series M Coupe for on-line gaming
2010 BMW 5 series
BMW Leasing Becomes a Little More Worry Free
By Keith Griffin on
Leasing a BMW or Mini has become a little more worry free thanks to a new offering from the German automaker.
The BMW i8 Spyder
BMW i8 Spyder debuts with eDrive technology in Beijing
By Patrick Rall on
The Beijing Motor Show (better known as Auto China) opened today and among the big debuts was the formal introduction of the new BMW i8 Spyder and with it - announcing the new eDrive name given to the through the road hybrid drivetrain found in these sporty European super-hybrids.
M3 rrozen silver edition
BMW releasing special edition M3 Frozen Silver Edition in UK
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
BMW is celebrating the 40th anniversary of it's M performance division with a special edition BMW M3 coupe, the M3 Frozen Silver Edition. The US has already been graced with this special edition BMW and now it is our British friend's turn to enjoy it as it's being released in the United Kingdom (UK).
olympic torch
Olympic Torch is put to the test in BMW's extreme weather center
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
The Olympic Torch, a symbol of the nations of the world coming together, is being put to the test in BMW Group's state-of-the-art extreme weather testing center in Munich.
The 2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible
BMW, Rolls Royce recall 2,900 vehicles over engine fire risk
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select 2010, 2011 and 2012 model year BMW and Rolls Royce vehicles over a concern that circuitry under the hood could overheat and, in the worst case situations, lead to an engine bay fire in these high end luxury vehicles.
The 2008 BMW 750li
NHTSA upgrades investigation of BMW 7 Series for rollaway risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that they have upgraded their investigation of the BMW 7 Series to an engineering analysis – a move that could lead to a recall to address a possible safety issue if the US government agency finds some sort of engineering or mechanical defect with the range-topping BMW’s shifting system.
Using collaborative platforms is the beginning of open source
Making Sense Of When To Use Open Source For EVs
By Nicolas Zart on
The debate is raging as whether to use open source for electric cars or not. The arguments are great from both sides but there is ultimately one outcome.
IBM is partnering with various carmakers for EVs
Top 10 Things You Might Not Know about Electric Vehicles
By Nicolas Zart on
I met with Kal Gyimesi, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value to better understand how IBM is using its resource for the automotive industry as it makes its way forward, especially when it comes to the electric drive.
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