BMW flashes a carbon-fiber wheel of its near future


A few days ago, BMW held a press introduction of various carbon-fiber accessories, designed to eventually filter their way into several BMW, Rolls-Royce, and maybe even Mini models. The best of the bunch was this handsome full carbon-fiber wheel, shown here in 20-inch size, set to join the options list for BMW's "i" series electric vehicles by the end of 2014.

BMW X2 scheduled for 2017 release

 BMW X2 scheduled for 2017 release - report

To follow the same philosophy as the X4 and X6

A new report indicates BMW is still considering an X2 model which is now slated for a 2017 market launch.
The second generation of the BMW X1 is programmed to come out towards the end of the year or in 2015 and will be a tad smaller than the current model in order to widen the gap until the X3. This newly created empty space will be filled in by the rumored X2which will essentially be a sportier-looking derivative of the X1, following the same philosophy used by the Bavarian marque on the X6 and the upcoming X4.

Duke Dynamics introduces a wide body kit for the BMW Z4

 Duke Dynamics introduces a wide body kit for the BMW Z4

Costs $10,400

Duke Dynamics has introduced their new styling program for the BMW Z4.

BMW X2 scheduled for 2017 release

 BMW X2 scheduled for 2017 release - report

To follow the same philosophy as the X4 and X6

A new report indicates BMW is still considering an X2 model which is now slated for a 2017 market launch.

BMW X4 spied up close less disguised

 BMW X4 spied up close less disguised
A prototype of the BMW X4 was caught on camera by our spies during the crossover's final testing phase.

BMW launching full carbon fiber wheel within next two years

 BMW launching full carbon fiber wheel within next two years - report

Carbon fiber alloy hybrid wheel also in development

BMW reportedly has serious plans to introduce a full carbon fiber wheel within the next 24 months.
It was less than a week ago when BMW revealed plans to expand its carbon fiber factory in Moses Lake, Washington and now British media is reporting the Bavarian marque is getting ready to launch a full carbon fiber wheel expected to come within the next two years. Recent BMW carbon fiber developments include a steering wheel, one-piece propeller shaft and a carbon-plastic compound.

Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio headed to Geneva

 Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio headed to Geneva

Has 410 HP (301 kW) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque

Alpina has released the first teaser image of the B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Based on the BMW 4-Series Convertible, the B4 Bi-Turbo has been equipped with a tastefully restrained body kit, a sports exhaust system and 20-inch alloy wheels.

BMW M235i drifts itself during CES demo


BMW demonstrates a new autonomous driving technology, allowing an M235i to drift itself independent of driver input at the 2014 International CES.