What does BMW have in store next for the BMW M5? Now, why would Bert Smith BMW go and ruin the surprise like that? Oh, right because we're dedicated to keeping you informed, that's why. BMW recently showed off a prototype for the at next-gen M5 at the Laguna Seca Raceway, just outside Monterey, California, and we've got the inside scoop just for you!
At the forefront of the new M5's…
BMW certainly doesn't make things easy for themselves. Every model the German automaker debuts, sets the bar high for performance and engineering, often creating new industry benchmarks. They are then tasked with outdoing themselves with subsequent generations.
Take the BMW E30 M3, for example. With a 192-horsepower inline-4 engine and nimble handling (even around the sharpest of turns), it gave other cars a severe case of thrust envy. The next-generation BMW e 36 M3…
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…
Not long ago readers of the magazine Off Road named the BMW X3 "Off-Road Vehicle of the Year 2011". Already, the BMW X3 is claiming yet another success, taking a solid lead in a reader survey conducted by Europe's best-selling specialist journal for four-wheel drive cars, Auto Bild Allrad.
This is the eleventh time, readers of Auto Bild Allrad have been asked to name their favorite four-wheel drive models among those available from German…
The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the BMW5-Series executive car built by the luxury automaker's Motorsport division. Unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show back in '84, the first iteration of the M5 was hand built utilizing the 535i chassis and a modified BMW M1 engine. It was the fastest production car in the world at the time or its introduction. Subsequent renderings have been built from each generation of the 5-Series platform…
There was a bit of news regarding BMW's futuristic ConnectedDrive that leaked before the concept's grand debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. We knew, for example, that it was designed to connect driver, passenger, and environment like no other car ever made. But, now that the proverbial veil has been lifted, we have many more exciting specs to share. We'll start outside, and work our way inside.
The exterior of the…
The cutting-edge design and innovative technology of the ConnectedDrive concept car demonstrates the potential of current and forthcoming in-car technology for optimizing comfort, safety, and infotainment. In a two-seat roadster guise, designed by BMW, the concept car presents the automobile as a fully integrated part of the networked world.
The design behind the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive uses a distinctive layering principle to demonstrate the bond between the driver, passenger, vehicle, and environment. This is illustrated…
In order to stay one step ahead of competitors, BMW is offering an Individual range series. Options include a greater range of materials to choose from compared to other vehicles. By perfectly combining all of the details, BMW Individual range vehicles stand up to even the highest expectations of self expression. It is by far the most exclusive way to drive a BMW. With the new generation 6-Series, BMW will start offering the unique Individual…
If you first look at the all new 2012 BMW 1 Series, you might not immediately recognize that it has been refreshed. So, if you don't already know, we'll walk you through the subtle changes, starting with the most obvious… the 128i Coup and Convertible's front fascia.
When compared to earlier version, the front fascia of the 128i Coupe and Convertible looks far less conservative. The lower fascia has been re-sculpted and…
