If you would like an idea of how BMW creates vehicles like the X5 M and its other ultimate driving machines, check out the video below of BMW’s assembly plant in Munich Germany. …Continue reading … »

Last week BMW officially released info on their upcoming X5 M and X6 M vehicles.

Their 555 fifty horsepower engines, 4.5 second 0-60 times and six-speed M Sport …Continue reading … »

BMW has expanded its M division of vehicles by developing Motorsport versions of their X5 and X6 sport activity vehicles (SAV)s.  These very special automobiles are powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine producting 555 hp and 500 lbs-ft torque, allowing these vehicles to achieve a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds. …Continue reading … »

BMW’s new concept vehicle the GINA (Geometry and Functions In N Adaptions) allows designers to quickly decide on various exterior features of the vehicle. The GINA has a body which is covered by cloth and underneath the cloth are devices including moving wires and electro-hydraulics. These devices, when activated, allow designers to change the shape of different parts of the vehicle. …Continue reading … »

BMW’s new M3 convertible is equipped with a folding metal roof which collapses into the trunk when open air motoring is desired. However, its standout feature is the M double-clutch seven-speed transmission which allows for faster and smoother shifts and should result in better performance times than the manual or SMG transmissions. …Continue reading … »

Very soon we will see a few new debuts from BMW. It is believed that BMW will introduce its M3 sedan equipped with a dual-clutch gearbox in America at either the Los Angeles or Detroit auto show.

The dual-clutch gearbox will be called “M DCT”. It was co-developed with Getrag and will feature seven forward gears. The M DCT will offer smoother and faster operation than the SMG, which it will replace, or the six-speed manual, which will also be available. A touring edition of the M3 is also expected to shown at the show.

BMW is also working on other variants of the M3. Expect a convertible to be released a couple of months later. As well, there is also talk of a more track-oriented CSL version to be released further down the M3’s life cycle.

[source:Motor Authority]

Below are two videos of the X6 concept that was shown at the IAA in Frankfurt. Its look is very interesting to say the least. Even though it is supposed to be longer than the X5 is looks significantly smaller. I like its stance however. …Continue reading … »

BMW presented its new X6 concept vehicle at the IAA Frankfurt auto show. If past shows are any indication, the production version of the BMW X6 should look nearly identical to the concept. A hybrid version, with a 20% increase in fuel economy was also shown along side the X6 concept. …Continue reading … »

Here are some pictures of the production versions of the new BMW M3. The engine in this pocket rocket is a V8 which outputs 400+ hp and weighs less than the previous models V6. …Continue reading … »

BMW’s new M3 sports sedan has a V8 engine. The engine produces 420 hp and does zero to sixty in 4.7 seconds. The car goes into production in September and will be released in Europe. A US release will follow later. Edmunds review the car. Some of highlights of the review: “Its new 4 liter V8 is a mechnical marvel that makes the old inline 6 seem quaint by comparison.”, “A 6 speed manual is the only transmission offered.”,” We expect the M3 to push near $60,000 we it goes on sale in the US.” Review below.