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.

2012 BMW Z4 By Anabolicar Magazine

Anabolicar Magazine is one of Germany’s biggest supercar magazines so obviously, they had to have a presence at the just finished 2011 Essen Motor Show. What we didn’t know was that they were bringing a humdinger of a project in the form of a tuned-up BMW Z4.

2012 BMW 3-Series pricing announced (US)

BMW has announced the 2012 3-Series will be priced from $35,795 in the United States.

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.

BMW M division may create its own car

BMW head of product development Albert Biermann says M division has what it would need to make its own car.

BMW's M division can build its own car.

In an interview with Inside Line, Albert Biermann, head of BMW product development, said that the automaker would like to see the M division make its own car but that it's a matter of making a model that is profitable.

Prototype doing laps around the Nürburgring with much less camo than just a day earlier


On the heels of yesterday's spy shots of the upcoming 2014 BMW M3, we get another set today of a prototype sporting much less camouflage.

2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible By Hartge

The 2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible, a car that was only introduced to us at the start of the year, is about to get its second tuning program courtesy of Hartge, following in the footsteps of the work done by Hamann, which made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show last month.

2013 BMW 4-Series coupe first time spied

New mid-sized coupe model could spawn a four-door sport coupe variant as well as a cabriolet version. These are the very first spy shots of the upcoming coupe version of the new 3-Series F30 rumored to be named 4-Series Coupe.

2014 BMW M3 rendered by WildSpeed

Next-generation 2012 BMW 3-Series is due for an unveiling on October 14 - M3 variant will follow in late 2013 as a 2014 model

Artist known as WildSpeed has rendered the 2014 BMW M3 sedan.

The Stig does the M5

Top Gear driver does a little drifting here and there with the 2012 BMW F10 M5

In the latest issue of Top Gear Magazine turbocharging is the theme and between the pages the Stig tries out the 2012 BMW F10 M5.

A prank most BMW drivers would love [video]

BMW Singapore switches the 1-Series Coupe of an unsuspecting customer with a performance-enhanced model

BMW Singapore has thought-up a nice prank to play on an unsuspecting customer.

Impact of Steve Jobs (Repost)

By Mark Kleis 

Thursday, Oct 6th, 2011 @ 12:01 am

While we here at Leftlane may not normally cover news pertaining to tech-based companies or their personnel, we unanimously concluded that a man of Steve Jobs’ stature and with his level of contributions deserved nothing less than a tribute for all he has given us.
Apple announced this evening that Jobs, 56, the man that arguably had more influence on technology in today’s cars than any other single man in recent times, passed peacefully after a seven-year battle with cancer.

Wide-body kit for the E90 BMW 3-Series by Prior Design

German tuner comes up with a final tuning kit for the current generation BMW 3-Series set to be replaced soon

German tuner Prior Design has a new wide-body kit for the E90 BMW 3-Series.

Good for all variants except the M3, the body kit is made of DURA-FLEX and features a front bumper, front fender flares, side skirts, rear bumper and rear widening wings.

BMW extends lead in U.S. premium brand sales

BMW leading Mercedes-Benz by a margin of around 7,000 units for the year

BMW has extended its lead in U.S. premium brand sales over its arch-rival Mercedes-Benz.

For September sales were up 19 percent for the Bavarian brand while increasing only 9 percent for the Stuttgart-based automaker Mercedes. Sales for the year through to the end of September were 177,679 units for BMW while for the Mercedes-Benz brand total sales were 169,862.

More sources say BMW 550dXM - a diesel M5 - is coming

Diesel-powered M5 is slated for launch in the spring of next year

The Detroit Bureau is reporting that BMW sources are saying that the tentatively named BMW 550dXM is definitely slated for a debut next spring.

2012 BMW M6 Coupe prototype crashes on the Nürburgring

Driver of the test vehicle lost control of the M6 Coupe prototype under wet conditions and crashed into a barrier

Our spy photographers have caught a 2012 BMW M6 Coupe prototype testing and crashing at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.

2014 BMW M3 F30 sedan spied testing on public roads

BMW testing the next-generation F30 M3 first as a sedan variant instead of the coupe

This is the next-generation BMW M3 (F30) sedan spied testing on public roads in Bavaria for the first time.

Tuned BMW 1-Series M Coupe offends eyeballs in Singapore

We've seen plenty of less than stellar tuning jobs, but this BMW 1-Series M Coupe might take the cake.

2012 BMW X6 facelift shows its new 'angel eyes'

Facelifted BMW X6 is sporting new headlights with LED daytimers similar to the new 1-Series

Our intrepid spy photographers have caught up with the 2012 BMW X6 facelift for the first time as the Bavarian automaker has put a few prototypes out on the streets of Munich for testing.

2013 BMW I3

BMW has made good on their plans for developing an urban vehicle for the metropolitan areas. They’ve unveiled the first sketches and official details on the future Megacity Vehicle due to come to the market in 2013. According to BMW, it will be the world’s first volume-produced vehicle with a passenger cell made from carbon. The Megacity Vehicle will be built on a new LifeDrive architecture that will help reduce the car’s weight by 250 to 300 kilos.

2012 BMW 3-Series Touring Wagon spy photos reveal more details

Next-generation BMW 3-Series Touring spied will less camouflage and showing more of the front and rear light clusters.

BMW’s all-electric i3 spotted again, this time on city streets

For a car that won't be available for another two years, the BMW i3 sure makes it around. A disguised version of the all-electric hatchback was spotted earlier this year sliding around in the snow, and now a much more formally-dressed i3 was captured strutting its stuff around Chicago.

RevoZport tunes the BMW 1-Series M

RevoZport has unveiled the 1M Raze, which is based on the BMW 1-Series M.

BMW previews its 2011 Frankfurt show

BMW will have a large stand in Hall 11 at the Frankfurt motor show which includes a test track for the cars to run on.

The Frankfurt motor show is ground-zero in the land of the car, and the German brands do their best to make a big splash on their home turf.

2012 BMW 1-Series M-Sport-Package spied with little disguise

Upcoming M-Sport-Package 1-Series five-door hatch comes with a black and white band stripe across the top of the car.

These are the latest spy shots of the upcoming 2012 BMW 1-Series (five-door hatch) fitted with the M-Sport-Package.

2012 BMW M6 Coupe spied in black and silver

Two prototypes of the upcoming M6 were spied testing side-by-side in southern Germany

Our intrepid spy photographers have caught two 2012 BMW M6 Coupe prototypes testing side-by-side in southern Germany - one silver and one black.

BMW to adopt new naming structure

BMW's naming system is about to get a major overhaul as a flood of upcoming entry-level models have made things difficult.

2011 BMW X5 And X6 Exclusive Editions

BMW will be unveiling the special edition X5 and X6 Exclusive Editions at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. Both of these models were created by using special paints and materials. The two models will be put on sale this fall.

BMW i8 Concept

The new BMW M5 Engine

BMW i3 Concept Battery Electric Vehicle

BMW i3 Concept Battery Electric Vehicle

HPF Shop - Fallon - NSX Dyno - Turbo Z4M - ProEFI - E85 - 335i Single Turbo - Turbo M3s Everywhere

BMW 1- and 3-Series get London 2012 Peformance Editions in the UK

Special editions of the 1-Series and 3-Series come with M aerodynamic, wheels and suspension options

BMW will be issuing special editions of the 1-Series and 3-Series in the UK in honor of the 2012 Olympic games which will take place in London next year.

BMW may introduce tri-turbo diesel for the facelifted 2012 X6 and 7-Series models

New triple turbo 3.0 liter diesel unit from BMW will be good for between 350 PS (258 kW / 345 bhp) and 400 PS (294 kW / 395 bhp)

According to BMW Blog, who's sister site Bimmer Today cites sources inside the company, BMW will introduced a tri-turbo diesel power plant next spring in the facelifted X6 model.