Sections: //M\\, Video Jan 19th, 2009 2 Comments We are not sure if this is an official BMW production, but it has some nice footage of new and old ///M cars. Nice video but personally I would have liked to hear some engine music!
YouTube via Jalopnik
Sections: Awards, Official News Jan 18th, 2009 1 Comment 
Official release: BMW of North America yesterday accepted two 10 Best Engines awards from Ward’s Automotive Group. As the only double winner this year, two BMW twin-turbo inline-6 engines — one diesel and one gasoline — were elected to the 10 Best Engines list for the 2009 model year by the Ward’s panel of expert judges.
“These two awards are further testament that BMW’s EfficientDynamics engineering strategy is delivering the performance and efficiency that drivers expect today.” said Hans Hohenner, General Manager of Drivetrain Development for BMW Group. “Each of these very different engines brings to market new technologies that combine to create the highest-performing six-cylinder engines BMW has ever produced while delivering fuel efficiency that was previously unattainable.”
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Sections: Concept, F10 5 Series, Opinion, Sales/Marketing, Spy photos Jan 17th, 2009 17 Comments We tend to refrain from posting information that is not verifiable across a good number of sources but we thought this may begin some nice debate. We will continue to work our behind the scenes magic on this topic and keep you up to date.
Several of our trusted sources have presented us with some interesting news over the last few weeks; though not overly specific. What they are saying is that the 2010 5 and 6 series will be available and enter production by May. The sources have stated the new iDrive will be in the cars and that there are some changes in colors and interior. That is where things start getting muddy. Will this be a shortened model year of the current model, with the new ‘F10′ 5 Series becoming available this fall or is this the completely redesigned car? The same goes for the 6er which is rumored to launch at the same time as the 5. This will be much like how all the recent ///M3 variants came out at almost the same time. Less staggering by releasing all model variants decreases the money spent on advertising, and with the 6er really being the 5 in coupe form this makes a lot of sense.
We are also hearing the X5/X6 will get the iDrive update this Spring or Fall (sources vary).
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Sections: E89 Z4 Roadster Jan 16th, 2009 6 Comments Our friends at the Cars.com blog Kicking Tires have the best photos yet of the new Z4. Well worth a look:
There’s little question that this new Z4 has incredible presence. However how does it stack up against the Z3 and Z4 that came before it? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comment section.
Sections: Reader Photo Jan 15th, 2009 12 Comments (Yes, they still work)
As sent in from a Chicago reader this morning…
Sections: MINI, Official News Jan 15th, 2009 1 Comment MINI USA Press Release Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 9, 2009 MINI will introduce the next generation of its celebrated four-seat convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Joining the 2009 MINI Convertibles on the show floor is the MINI E, the first electric car deployed by a manufacturer of premium automobiles for private use in daily traffic.
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Sections: E53 X5, E70 X5, Official News Jan 14th, 2009 No Comments BMW Press Release: With unparalleled dynamic performance on the road and outstanding traction on rough terrain, the BMW X5 has been on an unstoppable course for success for ten years. BMW presented the first generation of the all-wheel-drive five-door vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in 1999, thereby founding the segment of the Sports Activity Vehicle(R) (SAV). The world premiere marked the start of an unprecedented success story. Within a decade, over 845,000 units of the BMW X5 have been sold. As a result of the consistent ongoing development of the SAV(R) concept, there are now three BMW X models to choose from, with a fourth ready to start production later in 2009. In creating a segment, the BMW X5 became the key inspiration for an entire competitive field of all-wheel-drive vehicles. In its anniversary year, now in its second generation, the BMW X5 remains the role model and benchmark of its class in terms of driving dynamics, efficiency, versatility, premium quality and safety.
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Sections: E89 Z4 Roadster, Video Jan 14th, 2009 No Comments Can’t make it to this year’s Detroit International Auto Show? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a full video recap of the press conference and a look around the BMW booth.
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