BMW News

One crazy owner of an E46 M3 was not happy with the way his car drove or looked, so he added a Flossman GTR-style wide body kit, supercharged the inline six motor to the tune of 600hp and then stacked the boot with an audio system that looks like it came out of a flying saucer. Oh yeah, then he...

BMW has started seeding Hydrogen 7's to celebs all around the world so they can get a first hand trial of one of the fuel technologies that will power future cars. They're planning to place hydrogen fueling stations near the drivers' locations to ease the process of using the car on a daily basis...

As reported in an article from Germany’s Der Spiegel, BMW’s Hydrogen 7 consumes almost 50L of the clean fuel to drive just 100km/h. When you factor in that hydrogen is in scarce supply and producing it requires vast amounts of electrical-energy, then the Hydrogen 7 is not as...

A suspicious looking 3-series sedan was caught while being loaded at a dock, which is likely to be a test mule of the upcoming sedan version of the next generation M3. The wheels on this car match those of previous coupe versions seen in recent spy footage and looking at the rear undercarriage shot...

DaimlerChrysler was the first to the market with the innovative clean diesel system, but now it appears that the other major German carmakers will be launching their own BLUETEC range of vehicles. Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi will be making an official announcement later this month at the LA...

German tuner HAMANN has worked its magic over the BMW 535d, which in its enhanced state develops 350hp (257kW) and a whopping 660Nm of torque. The 535d is considered one of the Bavarian carmaker’s best, and in its standard form offers a superb combination of performance and frugality, not to...

In a little over two years, BMW has managed to reach a significant milestone in its production of the 507bhp V10 that powers the sporty M5 and M6. A few days ago, output passed 20,000 units at BMW’s special production line in Munich, and since its introduction the motor has already won...

BMW has kept its promise of delivering up to 100 hydrogen-fuelled 7-series sedans, with the first customers set to take delivery as early as next March. Produced in a plant in Munich, Germany, the first batch of cars will be leased to minor celebrities including politicians, sports stars and...

A BMW insider has foretold the German carmaker’s plans for the introduction of its diesel range in North America for the first time. BMW will make its official announcement pertaining to its US diesel strategy at this month’s L.A. Motor Show, with the oil-burners expected to hit...

BMW’s next small car will be a two-door sedan shaped version of the 1-series hatch, which is expected to appear in coupe and cabriolet variants. Unlike the recently launched 3-series convertible, the small 2 will feature a canvas soft-top and is expected to go on sale by the summer of 2007...

One of BMW’s most prominent designers, Albrecht Graf Goertz, has passed away aged 92. The legendary designer was most recognized for his work with the German brand, but Goertz had also worked with Porsche, Nissan and Toyota. Some of his most popular works include the famed BMW 503 and 507 of...

When Mercedes-Benz first launched its CLS back in 2004, it instantly became a success due to its unique and interesting styling. Its design is so popular that many other manufacturers will be implementing the four-door coupe look for their latest models, including arch rival BMW which might feature...

BMW’s CEO Norbert Reithofer has announced that the company has no intention on buying the Aston Martin brand from Ford, stating that “we are a focused company and we want to stay a focused company” at a recent conference. The announcement coincided with the release of the...

Update: Click here for official BMW 6-series facelift details. BMW will be adding its twin-turbo 3.0L diesel engine to both the 6-series coupe and convertible, with the new car set to wear 635d badges. The output of the 286hp six-cylinder motor will enable the big coupe to reach 100km/h from rest...

Here's the first video of BMW's new E93 convertible, launched a couple of days back. Running at just under 10 minutes long, you'll be able to see how the retractable hardtop works and how much space is in the boot/interior when the roof is down. There are also driving shots and shots from all...

HAMANN has completely modified the Z4 M Coupe inside and out, with new changes that include a more aerodynamic bodykit, increase in output of 15bhp and 20Nm, unique 19 or 20inch alloys, quad exhaust tips and a lowered suspension kit. The most dramatic change is definitely the striking front...

Neiman Marcus’ 50 special edition BMW M6 coupes, which went on sale from 12.00pm yesterday, sold out in a mere one minute, thirty-two seconds. This latest car is just another "must-have" automobile in a long list of limited-edition cars from the retailer, whose previous models included the...

BMW cars are usually regarded as being overpriced, but despite the negative view the brand has been named as the leader in "Total Value," for the 2006 Strategic Vision Total Value study. Leading the charge was BMW’s prowess in the warranty category, but the brand also proved strong for total...

German magazine Autobild is reporting that BMW may be working on a shooting brake version of its best-selling 3-series range. They’re claiming BMW will release such a model in 2008 and that it will be based on the 3-series coupe. Interestingly, their chop shows a new face for the 3-series...

BusinessWeek has an interview with one of the most controversial men in design today, Adrian van Hooydonk, who heads up BMW’s design divisions along with the infamous Chris Bangle. Despite Bangle’s notoriety for being the man behind BMW’s design revolution, van Hooydonk is just as...