The X6 by BMW was first shown in September 2007 at Frankfurt Motor Show and it seems to be the firm’s first hybrid road car,combining a petrol engine with an electric motor.Called ActiveHybrid, the system builds on BMW’s Efficient Dynamics technology ,including a stop-start system as well as improvements to the efficiency of the combustion engine. It will also feature the first use of Dynamic Performance Control, essentially a highly developed traction control.
There have been some rumors saying that BMW will be offering a tii variant of some of its autos even since this German carmaker displayed the 1-series tii concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year and a brand new report indicates the rumors were quite right.
While the all-new tii performance parts are a good thing definitely for the BMW fans, they have a… downside. The parts availability and the already amazing performance of the 135i unit have led BMW ruling against this M treatment for the 1-series. Per Norbert Reithofer, now there will not be a M1 (or whatever the name of the car would have eventually).
If you haven`t been punked in this first April day you have to know - BMW tricked everyone. In some official press release, this German manufacturer announced the new system called Canine Repellent Alloy Protection, a system developed to help stopping dogs fouling against the BMW alloy wheels.
BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) sales down by 5.4 percent in March as expected, stronger increase in the second half of the year anticipated.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 1, 2008… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported March vehicle sales of 27,404, down 5.4 percent from the 28,980 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first quarter of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 9.2 percent, to 68,529 vehicles versus the 75,433 sold in the first three months of 2007.
The results reflect BMW Group’s expectations for the month. As planned and already communicated, BMW of North America expects a stronger increase in sales in the second half of the year. Sales will be driven by new products coming to market this year. Continue reading »
German car manufacturer, BMW, has announced it will take part in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) starting in 2009, and will use a latest generation M3.
In order to make the already incredibly powerful M3 even more competitive, BMW will use the BMW P65 race engine, able to produce 485hp. The racing M3 will also be significantly lighter and wider than the series version to ensure it makes perfect use of the power of its V8. BMW has used a high-tech material called Carbon Reinforced Plastic (CRP), which is very resistant and at the same time surprisingly light. Continue reading »
The German tuner has presented some pictures of their modified version of the new 2008 M3 E92. The car’s power has been further increased to an impressive 335Kw (449hp), and it is now able to reach 320 km/hour. Plus, the car has also improved visually, tuned just right in my opinion, have a look! Continue reading »
The German manufacturer has just unveiled the new convertible version of its powerful M3 series and it looks awesome
BMW has finally decided to top-off the M3, so to speak, and I have to say I believe this is a move they most definitely won’t regret. The new convertible still has all the strong points of the coupe and saloon but promises to offer a more exhilarating driving experience by allowing the passengers to enjoy the “music” of the V8 engine.
BMW M3 Cabrio features a retractable hard-top, to protect you from the bad weather and uncomfortable noises, the same 414bhp 4.0 litre V8 engine as the tin-top version, a six-speed manual gearbox that allow it to reach 60mph in 5.3 seconds at a fuel consumption of 21mpg. Another interesting fact about this M3 is that, although it uses a lot of aluminum to make it lighter, it’s still a good 204 kg heavier than the 4-doored versions, weighing 1,860kg. Continue reading »
