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In 1975, French racer and auctioneer Herve Poulain asked artist Alexander Calder, a personal friend, to design a motif for an “already perfect object.” Calder worked his magic on a 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL, later entered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the seeds of the BMW Art Car project were...

The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics is less than two weeks away and in the lead up BMW has revealed its new pavilion, which is expected to draw thousands of visitors each day of the games and be the location for several formal events. Located in the official Olympic Park, the pavilion...

The U.S won't be getting the M135i hatchback. Color us unsurprised, but the latest word is that BMW North America simply can't bring the car here--even though it would like to. According to Inside Line, the M135i, based on the three-door hatchback version of the 1-Series, was originally turned down...

Over the past few months, we've brought you spy photos and spy videos of the 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe, and we've even given you our take on its non-M sibling's best and worst traits. Today, add confirmation from BMW spokesman Dave Buchko that the M-flavored Gran Coupe will in fact be sold here in the...

Mercedes-Benz has been selling AMG versions of its S Class quite successfully for the past several years, and soon Audi will launch a new generation of its potent S8, but BMW doesn’t have a similar performance-themed full-size sedan in its portfolio, and that doesn’t appear to be...

BMW’s defines its ConnectedDrive as “the innovative connection between you, your BMW and the rest of the world.” That’s a more poetic way of saying that ConnectedDrive blends apps, navigation, smartphone integration, infotainment and telematics to create an improved driving...

BMW’s 3 Series range was launched in 1975 as a replacement for the “Neue Klasse,” or “New Class” cars that had served BMW from the introduction of the 1500 in 1962 to the end of 2002 model production in 1976. Since then, BMW has produced six generations of 3 Series...

When we say “company president and CEO,” what kind of suit comes to mind? Chances are it’s made of wool, tailored for a precise fit and best worn with a carefully-knotted silk tie and shiny shoes. While BMW’s North American president and CEO, Ludwig Willisch, wears that kind...

BMW has revealed its list of improvements to its ConnectedDrive infotainment technology, set to debut in a variety of BMW and MINI models from this month. Already some of the most advanced in-car entertainment and information technology on the market, ConnectedDrive now features some entirely new...

If you prefer your sport sedans with an emphasis on environmental friendliness, BMW’s ActiveHybrid 3 may be just the car you’ve been waiting for. Blending a TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter in-line six and a lithium-ion battery powered electric motor, the ActiveHybrid 3 puts out some 335...

The current BMW M3 is on its way out, set to be replaced in the near future by a brand new generation. However, the current model still has plenty of life left in it and to prove it BMW has unveiled a new special edition model developed exclusively for the North American market and honoring the...

A potential fault with the power steering system could mean owners lose the power assistance of their car's steering.

BMW has already announced that it will bring the Sports Wagon version of the latest F30 BMW 3-Series to the U.S., beginning in Spring of 2013. But before you get too excited, for now the U.S. Sports Wagon lineup will be limited to automatic transmissions only, and only the base 3-Series’ 328i...

The BMW X1 is finally set to land in the U.S., with the luxury compact crossover due in showrooms this fall as a 2013 model. However, we now have the first details on the next-generation of the X1 due sometime in 2015. While the current model is based on the rear-wheel drive platform of the BMW...

Late last week BMW and Toyota made the surprise announcement that the two firms would work together on developing the architecture and components for a future sports car. However, apart for some praise for each other's engineering prowess, few details on the future sports car were revealed. BMW...

Earlier this week we brought you a report that BMW and Toyota were entering into a cooperative agreement on hybrid system and fuel cell technology. It comes as no surprise, then, that the Bavarian automaker has ended talks with General Motors centered around fuel-cell technology. Automotive News...

If you’re in the market for a 2013 BMW 5 Series or 6 Series with a V-8 under the hood, we’ve got some good news for you: the more powerful twin-turbo V-8 used in the latest 7-Series and the 6-Series Grand Coupe will soon find its way into 5 and 6-Series models. Word from Car and Driver...

Though most BMW and Toyota owners probably don’t realize it, the two automakers are already partners in developing next-generation lithium-ion battery technology. In exchange for access to Toyota's battery technology, BMW has agreed to supply Toyota with its advanced-technology, low-emission...

The first cars from BMW’s new i sub-brand are set to go on sale next year and in the lead up to their arrival BMW will be sending concept versions on a world tour to help further build awareness of the eco-friendly brand. The new tour is the BMW i Born Electric Tour, which has just kicked off...

A prototype for the all-new 3-Series Gran Turismo has been spotted testing in Germany.