BMW 7-Series News
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The six-pot 2011 BMW 740i is the first six-cylinder 7-Series in the U.S. since 1992.
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2011 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan Preview
The 2011 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan is the highest performing of the 7-Series line.
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Six-Cylinder Option Returns On 2011 BMW 7-Series
The 2011 BMW 7-Series will go on sale in spring 2010.
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2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Pricing Revealed
Pricing for the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will start at $103,125 including destination and handling.
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Preview: 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
The new ActiveHybrid 7 will reach showrooms in the Spring of 2010.
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BMW Adds 2010 7-Series High Security To Armored Fleet
BMW has added another model to its armored ‘Security’ division with the announcement today of the all-new 2010 7-Series High Security. The beefed up limo comes in two different flavors, with the V8 750Li and V12 760Li on offer, and both are the first models in the world to be certified...
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Earlier this year we brought you news of BMW's entry into the hybrid market, with the suspected debut of a 7-Series equipped with the automaker’s ActiveHybrid system coming at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Now, BMW has officially confirmed the news, and also revealed that the 2007 ActiveHybrid X6 concept we saw a couple of years ago will also be appearing in production form alongside the 7-Series Hybrid. BMW has previously claimed that the new mild hybrid system will be able to improve fuel economy by around 15%, and it is expected that the hybrid system will initially be mated to a 4.4L V8...
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BMW M Division Boss: No M7 In The Works
Fresh off our experience with BMW's X6 M and discussions of future products with the M Division chief Dr Kay Segler, more news about the future of the M brand has emerged. Once again it's Segler spreading the news, but this time it's not so good: there is no M7 in the works. Instead, the twin-turbo...
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Chinese bureaucrats cause a ruffle by approving Mercedes and BMW cars for government use
China is now the single biggest market in the world for new cars but that doesn’t mean the government is slowing down on the purchase of cars for its official fleets. While this usually would not be worthy of reporting, the fact that the Chinese government has approved luxurious Mercedes Benz...
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BMW Releases New Photos Of M Sport Package For 7-series
Up until the end of last year BMW was in the process of developing a brand new performance saloon positioned above the latest 7-Series flagship and destined to enter the premium four-door coupe segment. Then the global economic crisis hit and on the back of weak financial results BMW decided not to...
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BMW 7-series gets xDrive AWD and new 740d model for 2010
Following its successful introduction into the market last year, the BMW 7-series is further expanding its position in 2010 with the launch of several new models and accessories. In addition to the new M Sport Package, which is available for all models in the 7-series range, both normal and...
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BMW 7-series M-Sport package makes early debut
Up until the end of last year BMW was in the process of developing a brand new performance car positioned above the current 7-series flagship and destined to enter the premium four-door coupe segment. Then the global economic crisis hit and on the back of weak financial results BMW decided not to...
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The later part of 2009 will see the introduction of AWD powertrains versions of BMW’s 7-Series, with the first models likely appearing after a debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September as 2010 models. The change is, for many, long overdue as the German competition has long offered AWD for their flagship vehicles. AWD variants of the 7-Series will once again carry BMW’s xDrive tag and will initially be available only in the 407hp (303kW) 750i. Other models had been rumored to follow soon after, but the latest reports indicate only the 750i will have the option at all. There...
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Hamann adds BMW 7-series to arsenal
German tuner Hamann usually specializes in tuning exotic sports cars but occasionally the firm lends its expertise to more sedate segments in the car world. Now, Hamann has announced a tuning package for a car that fits into the latter, the 2009 BMW 7-series luxury saloon. Hamann has been working...
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Production BMW 7-series hybrid headed to Frankfurt Motor Show?
Hybrid drive systems are finally making solid inroads into the upper strata of the luxury sedan segment, with BMW's 7-series hybrid set to join the Mercedes-Benz S400 and Lexus LS 600hL later this year. The new 7-series hybrid was previewed as a concept at last year's Paris Motor Show, and since...
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2009 BMW 750i dyno tested, reveals hidden power
Dynamometers are notoriously tricky beasts, and comparing between systems, individual examples and even on the same machine across time can be hard or impossible. But they do serve to give a rough ballpark figure, and one of the latest tests of a 2009 BMW 750i reveals it's in a very interesting...
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BMW adds V12-powered 760i and long-wheelbase 760Li to lineup
While many doubted BMW was going to add a V12 option to its new 7-series, the carmaker has today unveiled its flagship saloon powered by a brand new twin-turbocharged 12-cylinder engine. The V12 engine option also sees the 7-series fitted with a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, although the...
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Mercedes-Benz takes BMW designer Karim Habib
Chris Bangle left BMW just a few weeks ago, and now 7-series designer Karim Habib has signed on with the company's main rival, Mercedes-Benz. The job puts him directly under Mercedes design chief Gorden Wagener. Habib will be responsible for the F-series of vehicles at Mercedes. One of the most...
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In the world of modified BMWs, few brands hold the power of the Alpina name, known for its tasteful treatments, high-power upgrades and willingness to venture into uncharted waters. The latest of the modified BMWs to roll out of Alpina's shop is the new fourth-generation B7. Based on BMW's new 7-series, the new B7 is a take on the ultimate BMW sports sedan. Dressing the car up with more aggressive but not over-the-top aerodynamic elements is just part of the package. Big power lives under the hood of the B7 as well. Starting with the 4.4L twin-turbo gasoline V8 makes upgrading to 505hp...
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AC Schnitzer creates sportier look for BMW 7-series
Renowned German tuner AC Schnitzer has developed a number of heavily modified cars in the past, the most recent being its new kit for the facelifted 3-series range. Lately, however, the tuner has decided to take a more subtle approach to customization, releasing a set of custom wheels and aero...
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BMW prices the new 7-series, raises prices across the board
The all-new BMW 7-series just made its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, and today BMW announced pricing for the 750i and 750Li models, which start at $81,125 and $85,025 respectively. That represents an increase of $3,500 on the 750i and $4,300 for the 750Li, or about 5%...
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Spy shots: BMW's bullet-proof 7-series
BMW will soon be adding another model to its armored ‘Security’ division with the sighting of this 2009 7-Series prototype in Germany suggesting that development of an armored version of the latest saloon is well underway. The latest model comes just months after the reveal of the...
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BMW considering diesel 7-series for U.S.
A growing demand for more fuel efficient cars in the United States, as well as impending CAFE regulations, may prompt German luxury carmaker BMW to bring a diesel variant of its redesigned 7-Series to the North American market. The news came from BMW's president of North American operations, Jim...
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Hamann releases new wheel kits for the BMW 7-series and Maserati GranTurismo
Renowned German tuner Hamann has developed a number of heavily modified sports cars in the past, the most recent being the Mercedes-McLaren SLR ‘Volcano’ supercar. Lately, however, the tuner has decided to take a more subtle approach to customization, releasing a set of custom wheels...
Alex Kaufmann