In years past, upgrading a car for better performance usually meant going to the aftermarket for lighter wheels, bigger brakes, enhanced aerodynamics and additional horsepower. Manufacturers have since gotten smart, and many now offer in-house performance part divisions to keep customer dollars...
The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 made its debut last fall, and since then we've been waiting to learn what the 5.7-second to 60 mph luxury hybrid sedan would cost. Now we know... January 27, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
In the past few months, rumors of diesel-powered BMWs wearing the coveted M badge have multiplied like fertile and unsupervised rabbits. We’ve heard that the first such... January 12, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Though we pretty much already know everything there is to know about the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5, the eco-friendly sedan has finally made its U.S. debut with an appearance... January 9, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
If you’ve ever visited London, England, you’ve likely come to the realization that driving is perhaps the worst way to get around the city. Thanks to... January 3, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
After being "confirmed" earlier this year, rumors of BMW's 5-Series diesel with M Division tuning--but not M5 badges--are sprouting fresh roots. This time around, the talk... November 22, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show is less than a month away, and BMW has chosen this venue to show the production version of its 2012 ActiveHybrid 5. Previewed last September, the... November 14, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
BMW has gone hybrid once again, and this one looks like a lot of fun: 335 horsepower, 335 pound-feet of torque, plus some all-electric range, all wrapped in the 5-Series... September 30, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
The BMW 5-Series is still quite new, having just received its M5 variant this summer. Today, the ActiveHybrid 5 joins the ranks, though it won't be available for purchase... September 29, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 3
We love self-driving cars here at All Car Tech. It's not that we don't like driving ourselves as there's nothing better than having the open road to yourself, but even in the... August 30, 2011 by Antony Ingram
BMW is the latest to announce that it is working on self-driving or ‘autonomous’ cars, revealing today a new prototype based on the 5-Series and packed with the... August 30, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Even the most efficient internal combustion engine can only convert about one-third of the energy derived from fossil fuels into the mechanical kinetic energy needed to power... August 30, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Cadillachas confirmed the Converj will reach production as the ELR. [MotorAuthority] BMW has confirmed it will build a 5-Series diesel with M Division tuning... August 18, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
BMW has surpassed all industry estimates by posting a second quarter net profit of $2.57 billion, more than doubling results for the same period just one year ago. The result... August 2, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The turbo four-cylinder (re)invasion is picking up its pace, with the luxury ranks gaining the 2012 BMW 528i. The balanced, capable sedan platform also gets some other nice... July 1, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 3
The day I got my driver's license. It was one of the most memorable days of my life. But not entirely for the obvious reason. You see, when I wrapped my sweaty palms around... May 18, 2011 by Chris Weiss 3