2014 BMW M3 spied with a carbon fiber roof

Car would weigh 100 kg (220 lbs) less than its predecessor

The 2014 BMW M3 has been spied with camouflage on its roof.

This doesn't sound terribly exciting but it likely means the prototype is equipped with a carbon fiber roof that will reduce weight and lower the car's center of gravity. The roof is just one of several carbon fiber components that are expected to debut on the model and help to it weigh 100 kg (220 lbs) less than its predecessor.

2014 BMW i3 full specifications released

Debuts on July 29

BMW has released complete details about the upcoming i3 which will be revealed on July 29.

JMS tunes the BMW 3-Series

JMS has released the first details about their new tuning program for the BMW 3-Series Sedan and Wagon.

Vorsteiner unveils their styling program for the BMW M6

 

Following a preview earlier this year, Vorsteiner has officially unveiled their new styling program for the BMW M6 Coupe, Convertible and GranCoupe.

2014 BMW X5 in two additional live photos

The third generation of the BMW X5 has been spotted in the metal once again, this time in Munich.
These shots depict the regular 2014 X5 whereas the ones posted last week showed the version equipped with the M Sport Package. This lesser variant has smaller wheels which make the car look less appealing than the M Sport model.
BMW will initially offer the new X5 with a 450 HP twin-turbo V8 4.4-liter engine in the xDrive50i model, a 258 HP six-cylinder TwinPower diesel in the xDrive30d and a 381 HP 3.0-liter, six-cylinder tri-turbocharged mill for the M50d model.
Production will take place in Spartanburg, South Carolina and deliveries in Germany are programmed to kick off in November, following the car’s public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
More details are available at the first related link below. Additional photos can be accessed from the source link.

Source: bimmertoday.de

BMW Says No To iOS In Its Cars

Awww, poor Apple. I guess you can't win them all.

In case you missed it, Apple announced that 12 carmakers including Chevrolet, Jaguar, Nissan and Ferrari will come with systems starting next year designed to take iPhone integration to the next level by putting iOS directly in their infotainment systems. But BMW wasn't one of them.

2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe

The first pictures of the 2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe have leaked to the web, ahead of an official announcement that will likely occur very shortly.

2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe officially revealed - [videos]

Starts at $41,425

BMW has officially unveiled the 2014 4-Series ahead of its scheduled debut at midnight.

Looking far more restrained than the 4-Series Coupe concept, the production model closely mirrors its 3-Series counterparts but is distinguished by revised bumpers and front fender vents (Air Breathers) that channel air out of the wheel arches to reduce drag.

2015 BMW 7-Series could weigh less than current 5-Series

Arriving late 2015

The next generation of the BMW 7-Seriesis set to go on a massive diet when it arrives in late 2015.

Based on a recent report, the new 7-Series will have a new structure using steel, aluminum and carbon fiber which will make the entry-level 740i model a lot lighter than today's 1,900 kg (4,188 lbs) model. Autocar reports that it could turn out to be even lighter than today's base 5-Series model which weighs 1,670 kg (3,681 lbs).

BMW X4 Concept shown in the metal at BMW Welt

Production version goes on sale in 2014

The BMW X4 Concept is being showcased at BMW Welt (World) in Munich, Germany.

BMW X5 transformed into a pickup?

A BMW dealership in Australia transformed a first-gen X5 into a pickup (or Ute as it's locally known).

The conversion was made by Motorline BMW, a dealership based in Queensland, Australia. They took a pre-facelift E53 model equipped with a 3.0-literdiesel engine and put a Toyota-sourced rear window panel. After getting rid of the rear doors they installed chrome bars to make it look like the real deal.