Last BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 US-spec auctioned for $700,000

Most powerful production BMW ever

The very last BMW M5 "30 Jahre M5" (US-spec) has been auctioned for a whopping $700,000 at an event organized by Barrett-Jackson.

BMW's most powerful production model ever was limited to 300 examples but only 30 cars made it stateside. The last one was auctioned a few days ago by Barrett-Jackson and it went under the hammer for $700,000, with all the money going to the BMW Club of America Foundation which organizes teen driver safety programs among other charitable actions.

2016 BMW 3-Series Plug-in Hybrid spied

Will will consume 2L / 100 km (140 mpg UK / 117 mpg US)

The 2016 BMW 3-Series Plug-in Hybrid has been spied undergoing cold weather testing in North Europe.

Looking virtually identical to the prototypethat was unveiled in November, the production model is based on the facelifted 3-Series and features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery.

The all-new BMW 1 Series. All you need to know.

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2016 BMW X1 spied inside and out; M35i version to pack 350 HP?

Plug-in hybrid version planned

The second generation BMW X1 has returned in a new set of up-close spy images ahead of an official reveal likely planned for the second half of the year.

Still heavily camouflaged, the new X1 will adopt an evolutionary design but underneath the skin it will be an entirely different car as it's bound to ride on the UKL1 platform. As a consequence, front-wheel drive will be standard but select versions will be optionally available with an xDrive all-wheel drive system. It might not be that noticeable in the attached photos but the new X1 will be substantially bigger and it will even be offered as a seven-seater (5+2).

2017 BMW 5-Series spied near the Arctic Circle

Could be launched next summer

Development work continues on the 2016 / 2017 BMW 5-Series as our spies have caught a prototype undergoing cold weather testing near the Arctic Circle.

Dressed in heavy camouflage, the model has an evolutionary design that mimics the 2016 7-Series. Unfortunately, we can't see too many details but there's a dual exhaust system and a slightly larger grille.

The new BMW 6 Series. Official launchfilm.

This is the official launchfilm of the new BMW 6 Series featuring the new BMW 6 Series Coupé, the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé and the new BMW 6 Series Convertible. More about these cars:http://www.bmw.com/6series-updates