BMW i8 will get a petrol instead of diesel engine

According to a report by Autocar, BMW's upcoming i8 supercar will not come as a diesel-electric hybrid, as has been the case with the Vision EifficientDynamics concept and prototype upon which the i8 is based.

The recently announced 'i' sub-brand from BMW will launch the i8 supercar in 2013 but it will come with a petrol engine instead.

AC Schnitzer premieres the ACS5 Sport S and ACS 99d

German tuner AC Schnitzer has previewed two new models ahead of their Geneva debut.

The ACS5 Sport S and ACS 99d are based on the BMW 5-Series and Z4 models, respectively. The aim of the Aachen-based tuner with these two models is to create power and performance while still keeping an eye on fuel-economy and emissions.

G-Power Hurricane RS Touring - based on M5

German tuner G-Power doesn't like to come in second. At least, not with regard to horsepower figures.

So here is the full set of specs and photos of the G-Power M5 Hurricane RS Touring based on the E61 BMW M5 Touring following the recent high speed jaunt on a German autobahn.

BMW Alpina to bring 2011 B5 Bi-Turbo Touring to Geneva

Alpina has updated their car configurator with the B5 BITURBO Touring SWITCH-TRONIC. Pricing starts at €98,800.

Alpina will be bringing the 2011 B5 Bi-Turbo Touring to the Geneva auto show next week for a debut.

BMW's new M performance exhaust

BMW has announced a new M Performance exhaust system which will be available as an after-market accessory for the M3 range.

The new sport exhaust system is made of a new heat-resistant material called Inconel, a chrome-nickel alloy. The new system reduces back-pressure inside the exhaust resulting in a new sound which can be heard in many rpm incarnations in the video.

BMW i sub-brand announced with i3 / i8

he i sub-brand at the company's museum in Munich, Germany.

Set to be launch in 2013, the i lineup will originally consist of the i3 (Mega City) and i8 (Vision EfficientDynamics). Details are limited, but both models will be built at the Leipzig plant and ride on the "LifeDrive architecture" which has an aluminum chassis and a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell.

BMW to offer new 2.0 liter four-cylinder exclusively with turbo

BMW will be offering its range of 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrols exclusively in turbocharged configurations, according to a report by Autocar.

The automaker will have varying output levels for its new 2.0 liter petrol turbo that will top-out in a 245 PS (180 kW / 241 bhp) rated variant, as introduced recently in the X1 xDrive28i (torque: 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft).

BMW to launch new sub-brand on Monday

After years of speculation, BMW has officially announced plans to introduce their new sub-brand on Monday, February 21st.
While the company is staying coy on details, the new 'i-Setta' brand will be launched with the highly-anticipated 2013 Megacity. It will measure approximately four meters long and have a lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) body that weighs 250 to 350 kilograms (551 to 772 pounds) less than a conventional steel body. 

BMW ActiveE. Everyday utility.

The BMW ActiveE is a purely electrically powered model based on the BMW 1 Series Coupé. This clip explains how it can be used as an everyday utility.

BMW M5 spied in a new color

Here's a set of spy shots of the upcoming (F10) BMW M5 dressed in blue out for some testing in the latter stages of its development.

The sedan prototype spotted here is still wearing some camo but the rear boot of the car is exposed where we can see a small spoiler has been fitted.

GENEVA PREVIEW: BMW VISION CONNECTEDDRIVE CONCEPT ROADSTER

BMW has released a series of digital images to represent a concept vehicle set to appear at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The company is remaining tight-lipped concerning the specifics of this topless concept car, only making a point to suggest that this year’s Geneva Motor Show will highlight new technology for both current and future methods of mobile networking in what it calls a “particularly focused way.”

BMW says no flying cars, for now

BMW released the second chapter of its four-part documentary series, "Wherever You Want to Go," which focuses on the future of mobility, cities, and technology. "The future just isn't what it used to be" is a 6-minute, 42-second clip showing interviews with transportation and technology leaders such as Buzz Aldrin, Google's Marissa Mayer, and former Zipcar CEO Robin Chase to discuss the future of the automobile.

BMW Will Bring New Baby-Roadster Concept To Geneva

Rumors about a baby BMW model started a very long time. But now we got the official confirmation: the company will bring a first concept version in March at the Geneva Motor Show. This new model will take on the production version Volkswagen Bluesport. The announcement has been made by a BMW spokesman at the 650i Convertible launch, but he refused offering more details on the model. He also said that the concept won’t make it to production, but it will inspire a future BMW roadster model.

BMW M5 Concept To Be Revealed At Shanghai Show

Is true the Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important shows of the year, and is also true it is just a few weeks ago. But rumors say that BMWhas decided to wait until April with the revealing of the new BMW M5, concept version.

BMW 6-Series Coupe coming to Auto Shanghai

According to a recent report, BMW will introduce the 6-Series Coupe at Auto Shanghai 2011.

Expected to be virtually identical to the Concept 6-Series Coupe, the production model will feature a bold design with a prominent twin-kidney grille, xenon headlights, and LED fog lights.  Inside, the cabin will come nicely equipped with Dakota leather upholstery, a freestanding 10.2-inch iDrive display, and the usual wood / metallic trim.

The Ultimate Riding Machine? Previewing BMW DesignworksUSA’s Inspiro Train

BMW DesignworksUSA has conceived a new vehicle big on headroom, with seating capacity for the entire family — along with several hundred of their closest friends. The new Siemens Metro Inspiro, penned by the BMW Group-owned design consultancy, might lack the acceleration of an M5 sports sedan or the curves of a Z4 Roadster, but it is equipped with enough curious features and functions to give BMW’s iDrive interface a run for the money.

BMW and PSA Form Hybrid JV

Just the Facts:

• Two of Europe's largest automakers will join forces to develop new components and platforms for future hybrid electric vehicles.
• BMW and Peugeot-Citroen will begin installing the new hybrid systems in their vehicles in 2014.
• The partners may sell hybrid components and systems to other manufacturers.

PARIS — BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroen, two of Europe's largest automakers, said they will jointly develop new components and systems for future hybrid vehicles. The first of those systems will be installed in the partners' vehicles in 2014.

BMW Expects `Significant' First-Half Sales Increase, Led by Chinese Growth

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the world’s largest maker of luxury cars, expects “significant” sales increases in the first half of this year on demand in Asia and the U.S. for 5- and 6-Series models.

“We see definite growth in emerging markets,” Chief Financial Friedrich Eichiner said yesterday in Cape Town, South Africa. “Double-digit growth in China is expected, but also in countries like Brazil, Korea and in Russia there should be significant growth. We see the U.S. market coming back.”

G-Power Hurricane RS BMW M5 Touring hits 224 mph

BMW tuning specialist G-Power first graced us with their record setting M5 Hurricane RS back in late 2008. After recording a speed of 367.6 km/h (228.4 mph), the 750 bhp (760 PS / 559 kW) sedan officially took the "fastest sedan in the world" record from the Mercedes CLS-Class based V12 BRABUS Rocket. Fortunately for G-Power, the vehicle to knock the HURRICANE RS off it's record setting throne is their very own M5 Hurricane RR which managed a top speed of 372 km/h (231 mph).

2012 BMW 3-Series spied showing new details

The 2012 BMW 3-Series is inching closer to production as our spies have caught a new prototype undergoing testing in Europe.

Despite being heavily camouflaged, we can get a glimpse of the car's head- and tail lights. Furthermore, the prototype is equipped with a production-ready rear bumper which appears to be inspired by the one on the current 5-Series.

BMW ConnectedDrive Concept - Seamless Media Access

Using cloud computing it provides seamless access from the home PC to the car.

The Geneva Motor Show is fast approaching and BMW wants to show off their latest technology. To be featured in the ConnectedDrive concept demonstrator vehicle, the technology will focus on convenience, infotainment and safety.