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Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 1-Series Three-Door 'Shooting Brake'

The shooting brake (or Shooting Break, as Mercedes-Benz styles it) is a design concept which, though not widely known or exercised, gets car freaks all hot and bothered--and for good reason. Combining the practicality of a hatchback with the compactness of a coupe and a look all its own, the...

August 10, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

BMW M Division Opens Dedicated Showroom In Singapore

Rendered: 2012 BMW 1-Series Convertible

First Major Outing For BMW Megacity Vehicle At 2012 London Olympic Games

2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe Launch Dates Leaked?

The BMW 1-Series M Coupe is coming. We've seen spy shots for months now, and BMW confirmed the car earlier this month with an official teaser video, "goosepimples" and all... July 20, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

McLaren MP4-12C makes world debut at Goodwood Festival.

Video: MP4-12C At Goodwood, BMW 1-series M Coupe Preview

There are plenty of good videos that have popped up on Youtube with sports cars that will soon be available on the market. The Goodwood Festival of Speed in the England... July 8, 2010 by Todd DeMeza

Rendered: BMW's Carbon Fiber Megacity Vehicle

BMW has already released an official teaser sketch of its upcoming Megacity Vehicle (MCV), and even a gallery of the carbon fiber unibody. But so far, it hasn't been easy to... July 8, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

BMW Releases Full Carbon Fiber Gallery For New Megacity Vehicle (MCV)

In March of 2008 BMW first announced plans to establish a new research division called ‘Project i,’ whose task would be to develop a number of solutions for a vehicle... July 1, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Are The Luxury Brands Getting Bloated?

Everyone seems to be expanding their lineups in order to be competitive in global markets and meet fuel economy regulations. Common practice is to fill in gaps with new... June 12, 2010 by Peter Loeser

BMW Stops Sales Of 1-Series, Recall For Fire Risk Pending

It's not everyday that a new recall is announced, but it sure seems like it. The latest to face the safety firing squad is the BMW 1-Series, which has been halted from... June 11, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

Superchips Offers 360 Horsepower ECU Retune For BMW 135i

BMW is working on a hotter version of the 1-Series that’s due next year and set to wear fabled M badges, but if you can’t wait that long or aren’t prepared to pay the... June 7, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 1-Series M Car

Fans of the E30 and E36 M3s and even earlier BMWs have been longing for a return of a smaller, hopefully lighter, M car. But so far, BMW has shied away from building a... June 7, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

Rendered: 2013 BMW 1-Series GT

While its MINI dealerships expand and BMW plans to double North American production, it's even busier behind the scenes working on the next generation of its most compact... June 4, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

M Boss Kay Segler Confirms 1-Series M Car, M5 Turbo V-8

Spy shots, rumors, reports and speculation have followed the development of the 1-Series M car. This week, we get further confirmation from BMW M Division boss Kay Segler... June 3, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

First Drive: 2011 BMW 135i DCT

Dual-clutch gearboxes. Not yet common parlance for the average buyer, but a frequent topic of debate among enthusiasts. The rift: rowing your own cogs versus having a... May 21, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

BMW In Name Only: Autocar Predicts FWD 1-series

There are some things that you never do, like spitting into the wind. The same could be said for making a front-wheel-drive BMW, a concept which the company seems to... May 14, 2010 by Todd DeMeza

More Details On BMW's MINI-Based, Front-Wheel Drive Small Car

The race is on for luxury carmakers to see who can be the first to dominate the "true premium" subcompact market in the U.S., and BMW looks like it's going to be a bit late... May 14, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

Porsche Should Be Building A 914 Instead Of A 918

The recent unveiling of the 918 Spyder hybrid concept was a wonderful thing, no doubt, but it got me to thinking that the entire Volkswagen Group, which consists of... April 30, 2010 by fb_1670335625

BMW Confirms 2013 Launch For All-Electric Megacity Vehicle

In March of 2008 BMW first announced plans to establish a new research division called ‘Project i,’ whose task would be to develop a number of solutions for a vehicle... April 22, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran