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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.

The BMW i3 introduces sensibility to the i-series lineup in LA

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2011 - 2:03PM

The BMW i8 is pure awesomeness but in all reality, the majority of those looking to buy electric vehicles are more concerned with range than they are concerned with having 569 horsepower so for the sensible electric luxury city car buyer, the 2011 LA Auto Show holds the key in the form of the new BMW i3.

The rear cargo area of the BMW i3

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2011 - 2:01PM

The dash of the BMW i3

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2011 - 2:00PM

The interior of the BMW i3

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2011 - 1:59PM

The BMW i8 introduces LA to the electric hybrid supercar

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2011 - 1:05PM

The new BMW i8 made its grand debut earlier this year in Germany but with the opening of the 2011 LA Auto Show, the American auto show crowd is introduced to the next generation of BMW high performance – combining electric vehicle technology and BMW driving dynamics in an incredibly sleek supercar.

A look a the BMW i8 with the doors open

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2011 - 1:01PM

A look a the steeering wheel and dash of the BMW i8

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2011 - 1:00PM

A look a the seating layout of the BMW i8

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2011 - 12:59PM

The back end of the BMW i8

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2011 - 12:58PM

BMW to debut i3 and i8 concepts at LA Auto Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 14, 2011 - 3:41PM

On Wednesday at the 2011 LA Auto Show BMW will debut two visionary concept vehicles from its new sustainable brand, BMW i, the fully-electric BMW i3 and BMW i8 concepts. As well BMW will be introducing the new BMW M5 along with both BMW i concept cars.

BMW 1 Series receives 5 star safety rating

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 11, 2011 - 12:38PM

The BMW 1 Series has received a top score of 5 stars in the Euro NCAP crash test. This shows how safe the new compact BMW 1 Series truly is.

BMW takes aim at Lexus with 340-hp hybrid models

By Don Bain on November 10, 2011 - 9:58PM

BMW, the largest builder of luxury vehicles worldwide, is expanding their lineup of hybrids with 340-horsepower gas/electric versions of their two best sellers, clearly with designs on Lexus market share.

Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Chrysler and BMW stealing market share from Japanese rivals says LeaseTrader.com

By Frank Sherosky on November 9, 2011 - 7:36PM

Blame the shift, not on better styling or better technology, but under-performing lease companies with unfavorable lease policies.

BMW vehicles star in new Mission Impossible movie

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 8, 2011 - 1:53PM

(TorqueNews) - The fourth installment of the Mission Impossible series, “Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, will not only feature explosions, action-packed sequences, fight scenes, movie stars Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, and Tom Wilkinson. Several BMW vehicles will have starring roles.

The CP-E and RevoZport built BMW 1 Series M Coupe

CP-E and RevoZport murder out the 1 Series M Coupe for SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 7:39PM

The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe is one of the sexiest compacts on the road today but at the 2011 SEMA Show, Custom Performance Engineering and RevoZport brought out an all-matte-black 1 Series M Coupe fitted with a variety of CP-E performance products to make it as great as it looks with the new 1M Raze P450 kit.

The back of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe known as The Black Knight

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 7:35PM

The front corner of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe known as The Black Knight

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 7:33PM

Hot New 2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition Available in Limited - Make That Very Limited – Quantities

By Keith Griffin on November 6, 2011 - 4:33PM

The 2012 M3 Competition Edition features Frozen Silver exterior paint and other enhancements to honor the 40 years since the founding of BMW M in 1972 but you're going to have to act quick because supplies are very limited and you'll need $81,000 to cover the cost.

BMW to unveil the BMW i3 and BMW i8 concept vehicles as cars of the future

By Frank Sherosky on November 3, 2011 - 3:45PM

BMW will host a special sneak-preview event on Nov. 9th in New York City to unveil for the first time in North America what it considers to be the cars of the future – the BMW i3 and BMW i8 concept vehicles.

China to decide how many BMW cars will be made in Germany

By Armen Hareyan on October 31, 2011 - 5:33PM

BMW says soon one of every two BMW cars will be made outside Germany and China will decide how many.

BMW creates 800 jobs to produce i3, i8 models in 2013

By Armen Hareyan on October 28, 2011 - 11:10AM

BMW careers is a busy place now for those looking for jobs in the auto industry as the company announced it will create 800 jobs to make BMW i3 in 2013 and i8 in 2014.

BMW Head-Up Display in Full Color for Series 5

BMW Series 5 Head-Up Display gets full color, making driving even safer

By Frank Sherosky on October 28, 2011 - 10:53AM

BMW Head-Up Display implies precision driving, no less than its contribution in a fighter jet. Initially developed for aviation, head-up display technology by BMW is now making a decisive contribution towards driving safety with the addition of full color.

German study finds next generation spending less time behind the wheel

By Don Bain on October 26, 2011 - 10:05PM

In the land that gave us BMW, Mercedes-Benz and the Volkswagen, a new study has discovered the next generation of German youth are driving less and riding public transit more. It is believed, nevertheless, they are not eschewing personal mobility for a greener lifestyle but delaying one of life’s more expensive purchases until after college, just as American students are worrying about paying off their student loans.

BMW South Carolina X3 Plant to be featured on National Geographic's Ultimate Factories

By Don Bain on October 26, 2011 - 4:34PM

BMW has just announced the National Geographic Channel (NGC) will air an hour-long documentary on the making of the BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle as part of the popular Ultimate Factories series.

BMW 3 series campaign highlights "Sporting Passion"

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 24, 2011 - 9:38PM

The new redesigned sixth generation BMW 3 Series, the company's flagship model, will have a worldwide marketing campaign centered around, “Sporting Passion.” The new campaign highlights the BMW 3 Series impressive efficiency, stunning design, and dynamic exterior body lines.

An illustration of BMW's Car-to-x technology's warning of eminent impact

BMW plans a conversant community of cars, infrastructure with Car-to-x

By Don Bain on October 21, 2011 - 4:22PM

BMW is developing technology, known as Car-to-x, to allow cars to speak to each other and their environment, effectively upgrading the function of sensors to predictive prescience, thereby creating a conversant community of cars.

NHTSA investigating 2007 and 2008 Mini Cooper S for fire risks

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2011 - 5:45PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into the 2007 and 2008 Mini Cooper S models over concerns that the vehicle could catch fire – even when the vehicle is parked with the engine off.

BMW and Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) ensures networked driving

By Frank Sherosky on October 17, 2011 - 11:27AM

Perfect integration of the Apple iPhone™ and the Apple iPad™ into the automobile ensures that the BMW driver is always securely, reliably and completely in touch with his own personal online world when on the road.

2012 BMW 3 Series Debuts To Strong Competition from Mercedes C Class, Lower Luxury Car Sales

By Keith Griffin on October 14, 2011 - 1:23PM

The 2012 BMW 3 series that debuted in Munich has the automotive media abuzz with excitement but it's been borne into a world where it faces tightening competition from the 2012 Mercedes C Class and an overall ennui in the luxury car sales market.

The bigger, badder 2012 BMW 3 Series meets the world

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:09PM

Today in Munich, the 2012 BMW 3 Series was introduced to the world with a streaming feed on the BMW Group Facebook page offering Bimmer fans around the world a chance to meet the new, larger 3 Series at 4pm Munich time (10am EST).

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