2015 BMW X6 M spied testing at Nurburgring

The second generation X6 M (F86) was spied recently on the Nürburgring showing BMW is determined to come out with another high-performance version of its SAC (Sports Activity Coupe).

Rare 1988 E30 Alpina C2 2.7 goes to auction

 

More powerful than the BMW E30 M3

A rare silver BMW E30 Alpina C2 2.7 from 1988 vintage will be sold on April 12 by Silverstone Auctions in Birmingham, UK. The car is actually more powerful than the E30 M3 but is expected to find its new owner for a smaller price. Currently E30 M3s are valued in the $30,000 - $130,000 (21,750 - 94,250 EUR) range.

Italian government sells 151 non-essential executive cars

 
The government in Italy will sell 151 used vehicles that were used by local officials. The country’s new Prime Minister Matteo Renzi decided to reduce the number of the cars, starting from the ones belonging to the Interior Ministry.

BMW M4 Gran Coupe render shows very possible look

The BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe has been digitally envisioned by RM Design as a fully-fledged M model.

With BMW's recent habit of creating niches which we never knew were necessary, the Bavarian marque could be very well plotting an M4 Gran Coupe for those who aren't satisfied with the almost identical M3 Sedan. As you would imagine, the differences between the two would be minimal as the only major changes will be the more sloped roofline at the back and a hatch configuration.

Unhappy Italian BMW owner demolishes his M6 in Geneva [video]

Don't cheat, make business!'

Pormoseni Hadi, a resident of Italy, has smashed his €120,000 BMW M6 with a hammer for the second time during the Geneva Motor Show. In September, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, he demolished the same car with his friend Thomas Brunner.

BMW shows off M4 Coupe MotoGP safety car

BMW M revealed on Facebook yesterday the M4 Coupe safety car for the 2014 MotoGP season.

For last year's MotoGP championship BMW used an M6 Gran Coupe but now they have switched to the all-new M4 Coupe to increase awareness of the first-ever M4. As you would imagine, the safety car wears a traditional M livery and the typical lettering as well as a light bar. With the M4 safety car BMW is also showcasing some of its performance parts such as the front skirt attachments, rear spoiler and diffuser which all have been made form carbon fiber.

BMW testing M2 with six-cylinder turbocharged N55 engine

Should have around 380 HP

A new report indicates BMW is currently testing M2 Coupe prototypes with an uprated N55 engine.

2015 BMW X4 revealed, goes into production this spring

U.S. pricing starts at $45,625

BMW has officially unveiled their new X4 crossover.

Previewed by the X4 concept, the production model is based on the X3 and adopts sporty styling inspired by the X6. Staring up front, there's an aggressive front fascia with a prominent grille that is flanked by twin headlights and distinctive fog lights. Moving further back, there's a swooping roofline that mimics a "classical sporting coupe." The model also has L-shaped LED taillights and a faux rear diffuser. Overall, the crossover measures 14mm longer and 36mm lower than the X3.

2015 BMW X1 spied testing alongside the current model

Could be based on the UKL platform

The 2015 BMW X1 has been spied undergoing testing alongside the current model.

Caught in Northern Europe, the redesigned model is heavily disguised but appears but appears to be slightly larger than its predecessor. The side by side comparison also shows the 2015 X1 will have a more upright tailgate which should create a more accommodating cargo compartment.

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

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.