BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe on the street looking real

Sometimes a photo of a vehicle on the street in the light of day can capture its essence more so than the glossy heavily edited high-resolution shots that auto manufacturers send out to the media. And here's a good example as German BMW enthusiast site BimmerToday has caught first images of the new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe parked on the street.

BMW 1 Series 3-door hatchback designs exposed

We already know what the all-new BMW 1-Series looks likes as a 5-door hatch but how about a 3-door? Well thanks to Chinese portal site sohu.com for exposing these patent/trademark designs, we now have a good idea - just in case the spy photos weren't good enough.

BMW 6 gains two doors

Joining the four-door coupe trend pioneered by the Mercedes-Benz CLS 550, BMW adds rear doors to its 6-series, calling it a Gran Coupe.

At first glance, the 6-series Gran Coupe seems an odd overlap with the 7-series. BMW says the Gran Coupe fills a niche, being a car for buyers who want the sporty look of the 6-series, but also want a usable rear seat.

BMW X6 xDrive40d warmed over by Senner Tuning

German tuning firm Senner Tuning AG has performed a subtle tuning transformation on an Alpine White 2010 BMW X6 xDrive40d. This diesel model is only available in Europe at the moment.

BMW X6 M50d teased?

BMW has released a new teaser video which appears to show an upcoming X6 M.
No details were released, but speculation suggests the model is the X6 M50d. If this is the case, we can expect the crossover to feature a tri-turbo 3.0-liter diesel engine with 381 PS (280 kW / 375 hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque.
Regardless of what it is, the strategic blurring suggests the model will receive new LED head- and taillights.

Official: BMW to supply diesel engines to Toyota

Automotive giants agree to Mid-to-long-term Research Collaboration in Environment-friendly Technologies


BMW and Toyota have officially announced today they have signed a memorandum of understanding for a research collaboration into next generation environmental friendly technologies, confirming rumours that we reported on earlier this week.

2012 BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Coupe

4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 now develops an output of 540 PS (397 kW / 533 hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque.

German automaker BMW Alpina has unveiled the 2012 B6 Bi-Turbo Coupe.

The B6 Bi-Turbo Coupe features the aluminum twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, equipped with MAHLE pistons and a high-performance cooling system, which now develops an output of 540 PS (397 kW / 533 hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. That's 33 more horsepower than on the recently announced B6 Bi-Turbo Cabriolet.

G-Power X6 M Typhoon wide-body with 725 HP

German tuner offers a wide-body version of this super-powered SUV that features an aerodynamic kit with plenty of needed venting

German tuner G-Power has a new wide-body kit for the BMW X6 M.

2012 BMW Alpina BMW B3 GT3

German tuner/automaker creates a B3 GT3 with 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque

Alpina has introduced the BMW Alpina B3 GT3.

Using the same twin-turbo 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder unit from the Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo, the B3 GT3 gets a modified exhaust system and a new rear silencer that boosts output by 8 PS (6 kW / 8 hp) over the standard engine with maximum power now rated at 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. The B3 GT3 also features a titanium rear silencer with double 115 mm tailpipes from Akrapovic.

2013 BMW M6 (F13) rendered

As previously seen in numerous spy photos, BMW is busy developing the next generation M6. It may not have gone according to plan so far (see here and here), but that is hardly going to calm the anticipation. So to whet your appetite a little further, here is sexy rendering by Duron Automotive Artwork.

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 unveiled in Tokyo

BMW hasn't had the best of luck with their hybrid lineup, so the company is hoping for better success with the new ActiveHybrid 5.

Recently unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, the car features a lithium-ion battery, a 306 PS (225 kW / 302 hp) turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and a 56 PS (40 kW / 55 hp) electric motor. This gives the AH5 a combined maximum output of 340 PS (250 kW / 335 hp) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque.