BMW News

The 2012 New York Auto Show has ushered in answer the last questions anyone could have about BMW's slew of all-new cars and crossovers: How much do they cost and when can you get them? At the Big Apple auto show, BMW took the wraps off the North American versions of ...    Read more

It's been known for some time that the 2013 BMW X1 compact crossover would be coming to the U.S. despite its date of entry being constantly pushed back. Blame it on world demand for a vehicle that has been on sale in the rest of the world since 2009. But believe ...    Read more

What you're looking at right now is the BMW i8 Spyder concept, slated for its world introduction at the Beijing Auto Show at the end of April. But what BMW wants you to see is that despite tightening fuel economy regulations, high gas prices, and an uncertain future for our ...    Read more

We regret to inform you that, from our staff, there will be no April Fools Day jokes. There will be no rebirth of the Saturn brand. There will be no second-generation Shogun hatchback based on the Kia Rio with a turbocharged four-cylinder shoved into it. We're spoilsports this ...    Read more

One week to go before the official media preview days begin for the 2012 New York International Auto Show, but already the curtain is being pulled back further and further. Today, we're showing you five new vehicles from BMW, Fisker, Ford, GMC and Toyota. In addition, all we could ever ...    Read more

Toyota and BMW have made it official that they'll be banding together in the name of more efficient cars. Under an agreement signed today, the two automakers will begin researching how to make longer-lasting, better-performing, more efficient lithium-ion batteries for future electric and hybrid vehicles. Additionally, as part of the agreement, ...    Read more

BMW is recalling 1.3 million 5 Series sedans and 6 Series coupes worldwide from model years 2003 to 2010 to repair a battery cable cover that can cause a car to stop working, or even catch fire. In the U.S., the recall will affect a 267,682 5 Series and 6 Series. ...    Read more

As the 2012 New York Auto Show creeps ever closer—and April 4 and 5 is less than two weeks away—what's going to be at the show becomes less and less of a mystery. Today, we have five more vehicles that we know ...    Read more

When BMW switched from an inline six-cylinder engine to a turbocharged four-cylinder for the 2012 BMW 328i sedan, there seemed to be a positive tradeoff in that the new, smaller engine would be able to deliver just as much power as the outgoing model, yet offer an astounding 36 mpg ...    Read more

What goes up…well, you know the rest. Luxury automakers are watching profits fall in the once hot Chinese car market. According to Bloomberg, reasons include a slowing Chinese economy, rising cost of fuel, and simple competition. The current major players in the premium and luxury car market include Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. ...    Read more

It's no secret that the BMW X1 was meant to come to the U.S. as a small crossover to slot below the X3 when it went on sale internationally in 2009. Unfortunately, an unfavorable euro-to-dollar exchange rate and a heap of demand in more profitable markets kept BMW's  smallest soft-roader ...    Read more

BMW had planned to reach worldwide car sales of 2 million by 2020. Now, it's readjusting those numbers to reflect it likely reaching its goal by 2016. Oh, the tribulations of a luxury automaker in a recession... BMW has found solace in sales that are still annually increasing in "high single digits" ...    Read more

It's no shock to a BMW owner that if you buy a new car, scheduled maintenance is "free" for the first five years of ownership. By free, we mean the cost is built into that price you pay for basic items like brake pads, oil changes, and air filters. When you ...    Read more

While the press keeps hammering how most of Middle America is in the dumps, losing jobs, can't find jobs, grossly obese because they can't find a job, etc., apparently there were just a few still gainfully employed and able to secure their favorite cars and crossovers from ze Germans automakers ...    Read more

Guaranteed to be more fun than, say, watching Forbes editors pick stock portfolios: Watching Motor Trend pick the top driver's car of 2011 will certainly involve lots of expensive metal, loud engines, a real-life racing driver, and the occasional—ok, plenty of—powerslides. And there's a lot to pick from! There's the Lexus ...    Read more

After seeing the words "BMW M135i" captured in print from an ordering catalog of performance parts, the Bavarian Motor Works has dropped details and pictures on its latest performance compact. Officially called a concept, the BMW M135i shows "prospects for the ...    Read more

Although the BMW 1 Series was introduced in the U.S. as a 2008 model, it had been sold overseas since 2004. Next year, BMW will release its second-generation car in the U.S., albeit now with a few new features, specifically, xDrive all-wheel drive and an M135i sport package. BMW enthusiast site ...    Read more

What It Is/ Who It's For BMW's 2012 3 Series sedan is an everything-for-everyone entry-level luxury car that draws praise for its balance, poise, premium features, and everyday usability. Best Thing There's no compromise with this car being utterly sporty, yet practical and frugal, too. Worst Thing To get many of the premium ...    Read more

Motor Trend's Ed Sanchez takes on the growing trend by automakers to utilize four-cylinders across the model lineup of their respective brands. Two main reasons are driving the paradigm shift. The first is car buyers' acceptance of four cylinder engines. Sanchez interviewed various automaker representatives who all agree that the ...    Read more

Think of the powwow known as the Geneva Motor Show as Europe's Detroit venue. It's on neutral soil, allowing automakers to each vie for the imaginary "Mine's better than yours" award without alienating an automaker on its home turf. BMW went pretty big at last fall's Frankfurt Motor Show, but it ...    Read more

BMW is already bringing the 2013 BMW X3 to dealerships, replete with a new four-cylinder engine replacing its base model non-turbo inline-six. But with the new engine, among a long list of upgraded technology, BMW is holding the price of its new model to 2012 prices—$37,995 for the 2013 BMW ...    Read more

For some discerning drivers with more money than driving ability, there will be a customer-to-salesman question that will go exactly like this: "What's the best one you got on the lot?" A salesman knows his client can write a check for nearly anything and knows the personality he's dealing with can't ...    Read more

Keeping things fresh in the BMW crossover camp, the German automaker is introducing a new engine for its X3 compact and a new M Sport package for the midsize X5. For the X3, BMW will bestow its new 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged four-cylinder engine to replace its base 3.0-liter inline-six. Its official name ...    Read more

Wanting to know exactly how the latest engine tech is saving you on gas? Or what the future holds for automotive safety? Attendees at this year's Chicago Auto Show are getting a rare glimpse into the underpinnings of today's vehicles courtesy of Continental AG, one of the world's largest automotive ...    Read more

German automaker BMW has agreed to pay a $3 million fine for delaying reports of safety defects and recalls to the US government. According to federal regulations, manufacturers are required to report known defects within five days. In an examination of 16 recalls provided by BMW North America in 2010, the ...    Read more