Bert Smith BMW

BMW was planning to keep the details of their redesigned 1 Series under wraps until the International Frankfurt Motor Show, this fall. But, following the leaking of several revealing photos onto the internet, they decided to tell all.

Based on the same platform as the 3 Series, the all-new 2012 1 Series offers greater passenger and cargo space than the outgoing E81. And, more exciting yet: For the first time ever, all petrol and diesel…

BMW seems to be developing a perennial habit of releasing Special Edition M3 cars. Last year, it was the Frozen Gray. This year, it's a leaner, meaner Frozen Black.

As the name suggests, the BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 is finished in a don't-mess-with-me urbanite shade of matte black. Punching up its devilish good looks with a sense of panache are contrasting high-gloss kidney grilles, side-grill elements, and exhaust tail pipe, Novillo leather…

BMW has opened many doorways to the future of car technology. Now, they're throwing open another. And, it isn't for any 'Green' technology such as stop-start, a regenerative brake system, electric pumps and power steering, or 8-speed ZF transmission. BMW, an efficiency pioneer, is already using all that.

Rather BMW is reportedly working on an all-new intelligent engine control system that uses the vehicle's navigation system to more efficiently regulate pertinent functions…