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.

By John Goreham May 27 2014 - 3:30pm

BMW and MINI show stunning MINI Superleggera Vision concept

BMW and MINI have teamed with Touring Superleggera to create the best looking MINI ever.

By John Goreham May 21 2014 - 3:40pm

BMW i3 least expensive EV to maintain in America

The new BMW i3 will save owners money due to a very low cost of maintenance, something not all popular EVs can offer.

By Parks McCants May 14 2014 - 2:39pm

BMW Gran Turismo takes virtual reality racing to new level

Looking to BMW’s Vision Gran Turismo virtual race car, one realizes that BMW engineering and design is as serious as a heart attack in the presentation of its newest “M” manifestation.

By John Goreham May 14 2014 - 10:24am

We put BMW run-flat tires to the test and give them a thumbs-down

Run-Flat tires are standard on most BMWs. Why we think you should avoid them, and a selection of other opinions on the subject.

By Luke Ottaway May 14 2014 - 9:49am

BMW i8 ad campaign will give you the chills

Some automakers have failed spectacularly at marketing their plug-in offerings. After the spine-tingling launch of the i8 global campaign, it is clear that every automaker should take lessons from BMW.

By John Goreham May 2 2014 - 2:39pm

Driving impressions of the new BMW i3 electric vehicle

BMW has created its own space in the EV market in terms of price and content, but does this car actually drive and feel like a BMW? The answer is interesting.

By John Goreham Apr 21 2014 - 10:23am

Lexus NX 200t has a very familiar engine design that works well for BMW

The new 2015 Lexus NX 200t will take the BMW path when it comes to engine technology.

By John Goreham Apr 15 2014 - 1:58pm

Are the 2015 Lexus RC F and 2015 BMW M4 really competitors?

We argue no. The car magazines will set it up that way. Who do you think the cars' designers would agree with?

By Luke Ottaway Apr 15 2014 - 12:43pm

BMW i3 increases production to meet high demand, will double 2014 projections

The quirky electric city car with a luxury badge and price tag has been in high demand, and BMW is ramping up production to keep pace. The company now expects to double its initial projected sales of the i3 for 2014.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 13 2014 - 8:35pm

You Only Live Once, unless you are an EV battery

The expression that enjoyed a brief but spectacular reign as the motto for our nation’s youth does not apply to the batteries of electric vehicles. Once the range of your EV falls to an unacceptable level, that battery will not simply get thrown away.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 7 2014 - 8:39am

BMW X5 plug-in to bring latest efficiency tech to New York Auto Show

BMW has announced they will bring an updated concept of their plug-in hybrid X5 eDrive model to the New York International Auto Show later this month. The automaker says the production version will achieve outstanding efficiency for a hybrid vehicle its size.

By John Goreham Apr 4 2014 - 3:20pm

Lexus IS sports sedan retains its value 10% better than BMW 3 Series

A study by NADA shows that the Lexus IS 350 and IS 250 line is the number one vehicle in terms of value retention. BMW’s 3 Series is 7th on the list.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 2 2014 - 3:09pm

EV sales strong in March, led by LEAF

Sales of electric vehicles were merely respectable in January and February but ramped up in March as winter reluctantly faded away.

By Luke Ottaway Mar 22 2014 - 2:07pm

Why can’t we agree on a DC fast charging standard?

There are now four different recognized charging standards worldwide for DC fast charging. This fragmentation of infrastructure hinders the growth of electric vehicles.

By Armen Hareyan Mar 19 2014 - 11:11pm

MotoGP should use a BMW bike with a sidecar for the safety vehicle

BMW is once again supplying the official safety vehicle for the 2014 MotoGP series. A 2014 BMW M4 Coupe especially prepared for the task will handle the on-track safety duties. In a press release, BMW M said it is proud to be part of this success story for the 16th season running. Since 1999, we have been the “Official Car of MotoGP”, helping keep the racetracks of the Motor Cycling World Championship safe all over the world.

By Armen Hareyan Mar 11 2014 - 5:39pm

BMW’s i3 Electric Car to Feature Life360 "Big Brother" Integration

By John Goreham Mar 10 2014 - 1:25pm

Will Lexus' new NX turbo crossover use a BMW engine?

The widely rumored BMW/Lexus sports car collaboration makes no sense. Engine sharing does.

By John Goreham Mar 6 2014 - 2:12pm

$57,000 BMW 435i has no Bluetooth and no navigation system

BMW‘s new coupe is a great looking car, but the commonplace equipment it lacks makes us wonder if it is a premium car brand anymore.

By Armen Hareyan Feb 21 2014 - 8:34pm

BMW ramps i3 production slower than expected, carbon body parts blamed

The BMW i3 has recently received the International Paul Pietsch Award as one of the most daring projects in automotive history. It goes without saying that innovation typically comes at a price, particularly when it's of the daring kind.

By John Goreham Feb 13 2014 - 1:10pm

Study finds increasing problems with 4-cylinder engines

In its most recent Vehicle Dependability Study, J.D. Power found an industry-wide increase in vehicle problems for the first time in 15 years. The vast majority of the problems are with 4-cylinder vehicles.

By John Goreham Feb 12 2014 - 3:32pm

Study finds Lexus about twice as dependable as BMW

Lexus dominates the 2014 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. No other automaker is even remotely close to Lexus in terms of fewest problems reported by consumers.

By Armen Hareyan Feb 5 2014 - 5:26pm

The ActiveE Field Trial: The Final Chapter

After the introduction of BMW i3 will the majority of ActiveE Electronauts stay or leave the brand?

By Armen Hareyan Feb 5 2014 - 4:52pm

DC fast charging: to order or not to order?

I was following an interesting discussion on BMW i3 Facebook group in which one member asked the community that his dealer was offering to add DC fast charger, and whether he should order it or no. The subject is of interest to many BMW i3 and EV owners in general, so I decided to paste it here.

By John Goreham Jan 27 2014 - 2:05pm

Driving impressions of BMW's diminutive 2014 X1 XDrive28i

The 2014 BMW X1 wants so badly to be a compact, sporty, luxury crossover, but it is really just a small BMW. Is that a bad thing?

By Armen Hareyan Jan 25 2014 - 9:49am

BMW i3 in German Autobahn: Few Exciting Videos

BMW i3 fans always look for existing videos of this electric car and these few videos show the testing of the vehicle's reliability in German Autobahn.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 20 2014 - 1:22pm

Test-driving BMW i3 with Scepticism and Putting and Order Afterwards

Jack Mark from Boston is describing his family's exclusive BMW i3 test-driving experience.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 17 2014 - 9:20am

Winter of discontent - BMW i3 and the Electronaut community

The Electronauts are not a happy bunch these days. For those who ask Electrowho?, this is a group of 700 people, who took delivery of BMW ActiveE all-electric vehicles two years ago and are doing the field trial for BMW, paying big money for that privilege.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 13 2014 - 11:37am

BMW gamble on i3 range - Is 100 miles enough?

The BMW i3 is here. A select few have already had the pleasure of test driving it, but the biggest disappointment seems to be the range of the car.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 9 2014 - 9:52am

The BMW ActiveE: a great EV but a better BMW for snow

How is the ActiveE in the winter, I get that a lot, mostly because it is an EV and also because it is a BMW. EVs are known for losing range in cold temps and BMWs are just known for losing it in snow, most or at least in the past, have been rear wheel drive. So after driving in more snow storms than I care to remember I can tell you that the ActiveE performs better than expected though there are some drawbacks.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 8 2014 - 2:25pm

New letters, New look, New BMWs

While many view letters like E and F as only a form of communication with each other, BMW views them as vastly different and evolutionary changes in their vehicle development. Baron Selman reports from Bethesda, MD.

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