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.

2012 BMW 3-Series F30 production begins

BMW has invested €500 million at its maiden Munich plant to build the 3-Series

BMW has begun production of the 2012 BMW 3-Series F30 at its maiden plant in Munich. The Bavarian automaker has invested €500 million to build the 3-Series at the plant.

Production of the sixth-generation 3-Series sees BMW employing latest-generation laser robot technology for the body and paint work. A new body shop also had to be built to accommodate new construction technologies being employed.

Original BMW Parts. Oil filter.

There's a big difference, between a BMW Genuine Oil Filter and a counterfeit, although they sometimes look very similar...watch the test.

BMW F10 M5 has new 0 to 60 mph time of 3.7 seconds

Car & Driver tests the M5 and gets a much healthier acceleration figure than BMW's own underrated 4.4 seconds (0 to 100 km/h)

Here's a little comfort for M5 lovers who had to get a little defensive about the car's official 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 4.4 seconds.

2012 BMW M6 prototype crashes again on Nürburgring

Accident occurred during a 300 lap endurance run by the M6 Coupe prototype

Another BMW M6 Coupe prototype has crashed while testing on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife after a previous incident last August.

The crash, which took place last week, appears to have caused some pretty severe damage to the front and rear ends of the car, as we can see in the spy photos here.

Audi RS3 vs. BMW 1-Series M Coupe by Fifth Gear

Hot-hatches, both with 250 kW (340 PS / 335 hp), battle it out for the best lap time around a track

British motoring program Fifth Gear decided to hold a battle of the priemium hot-hatches between the Audi RS3 and the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. For the challenge, show host Tiff Needell enlisted the help of British Rally Champion Mark Higgins.