2012 BMW Z4 By Anabolicar Magazine

Anabolicar Magazine is one of Germany’s biggest supercar magazines so obviously, they had to have a presence at the just finished 2011 Essen Motor Show. What we didn’t know was that they were bringing a humdinger of a project in the form of a tuned-up BMW Z4.

2012 BMW 3-Series pricing announced (US)

BMW has announced the 2012 3-Series will be priced from $35,795 in the United States.

BMW (F20) 1-Series by AC Schnitzer

German tuner offers a subtle but comprehensive kit on the new 1-Series

German tuner AC Schnitzer has a new tuning package for the BMW (F20) 1-Series.

On the outside is a subtle but effective kit that includes a front spoiler, rear roof spoiler, chrome 'Racing' exhaust tailpipe and 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheel offerings.

BMW M550dX won't be an official M car

M550dX will get some M tweaks but won't be a diesel M5 or even an M division vehicle

BMW has confirmed it is planning an M550dX performance edition but the latter won't be an M5 or even an official M division model.

BMW looking for new ways to sell i sub-brand cars

BMW's U.K. boss says the automaker is considering using a mobile sales force for the i sub-brand.
BMW wants to do things differently with the new i sub-brand and it is looking for new ways to sell the cars once sales begin in 2013.

BMW's U.K. boss, in an interview with the publication Car Dealer, talked about using the internet more to sell i sub-brand cars and having a more flexible and mobile sales force to address customer needs such as delivering cars to their doorstep.

BMW 6-Series Coupe by AC Schnitzer

AC Schnitzer has announced plans to introduce their new tuning program for the BMW 6-Series Coupe at the Essen Motor Show.

For a sportier appearance, customers can order an aerodynamic body kit, a chromed grille and a sports exhaust system.  There's also a variety of wheels in sizes ranging from 19- to 21-inches.

BMW patents an electric turbocharger

After months of speculation, BMW has reportedly patented an electronic turbocharger.

BMW will produce more cars outside of Germany

German automaker is looking to expand production in markets such as the U.S. and China and reduce dependency on Germany

BMW is looking to expand production in countries outside of Germany and reduce its dependence on German manufacturing. So says Frank-Peter Arndt, BMW's production chief, in an interview with Automotive News Europe.