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BMWNA E46 Class Action Settlement

MotoringFile Sections: E46 3 Series, Official News, Recalls/Bulletins, Safety, Video May 30th, 2009 4 Comments

Many owners of 99-06 model year BMW 3 series vehicles have reported failures of the rear-axle supports in the vehicles sub-frame caused by cracking and defects. BMW has steadfastly denied any charges of wrongdoing made against it in the lawsuit but has issued the following statement and owners or leasees can refer to an established website for further information.

BMW NA Official Statement. BMW has agreed to a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit concerning the Sub-Frame structures on 3 Series (“E46”) models produced from 1999 through 2006. Under rare conditions the attachment points of the Sub-Frame may develop a fracture or crack. BMW has prepared an inspection, approved repair procedure, and reimbursement policy in keeping with the terms of the proposed class settlement. Details will be forthcoming, pending the court’s final approval of the proposed class settlement. In advance of the final settlement, BMW customers with questions should visit www.E46subframeclassactionsettlement.com.

Here is a video displaying the aforementioned fracture

Revealed: The BMW M3 Edition Models

MotoringFile Sections: //M3\\, Official News May 29th, 2009 1 Comment

In a surprise move BMW is releasing limited edition M3 models with special trim, wheels and a lowered suspension for release worldwide in July.

Official Release: Powerful, aesthetic design, supreme performance and exclusive style – the unique characteristics of the BMW M3 are now available in highly attractive Edition Models focusing on the most outstanding highlights of these outstanding cars.

Based on the BMW M3 Coupé, the M3 Edition Models offer a choice of no less than four highly individual cars boasting perfectly harmonised modifications in body design and interior features as well as special light-alloy wheels and an even lower chassis.

The BMW M3 Edition Models will be entering the market worldwide in July 2009 in Alpine White, Black, Dakar Yellow, and Monte Carlo Blue. In the interest of supreme exclusivity their production period is limited to just six months. Individual highlights both outside and inside.

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The New 1 Spied Along with the 5 Touring and 7 Series M Sport

MotoringFile Sections: F01 7 Series, F10 5 Series, F20 1 Series, Spy photos May 29th, 2009 1 Comment

Bimmerpost is featuring a number of spyshots that are well worth talking about. For the first time we get a decent look at the next generation 1 Series (in 5 door iteration) and it’s new modular platform. This car will be slightly wider and longer than the out going 5 door 1er but reportedly lighter.

Then there’s the 7 Series sport. We’re almost 100% sure this is not an M7. Why? Several things. For one look at the brakes and the wheels. Even in prototype form the M division uses production spec wheels and brakes that are quite a bit more aggressive than that of the standard car. This prototype clearly shows a stock set-up. Instead we believe this is a 7 Series with an M Sport front end and/or possibly a revised front end design to allow for more functional air intakes.

Finally there’s the new 5 Series Touring. Not much to say about this other than we won’t have long until the camo comes off of this one.

75 Years of BMW Roadsters

MotoringFile Sections: Official News May 28th, 2009 1 Comment

Official Release: The style has changed, but not the content: “Many German motorists see motoring not just as a comfortable and fast means of transport, but also as a sporting activity. These are people who, once they see an aerodynamic car body with a long and sleek engine compartment, as well as a speedometer extending all the way to 150 km/h, feel that strong yearning for wide open roads simply perfect for driving fast, for Alpine passes just begging to be conquered, and for ompetitors so easy to overtake.”

It was precisely with these words that BMW announced the Company’s first self-engineered roadster in 1934. And indeed, this concept with its six-cylinder power unit was destined to shape the future of the brand, extending all the way to the current BMW Z4.

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BF Exclusive: Leaked MINI Prototype a Fake

MotoringFile Sections: MINI May 25th, 2009 1 Comment

Photoshop of MINI Crossover Exterior from Automobile.fr

Last our sister site MotoringFile exposed the interior image seen in Automobile.Fr as a forgery. This week we’re doing the same to the exterior photoshop image. Instead of debating the image for days upon days we thought we’d go straight to the source and ask the always candid Gert Hildebrand (director of all things design at MINI) while at MINI United. His response was straight forward and clearly sincere. The images (interior and exterior) are both fake. A simple answer from the man who would know.

4th Generation iDrive Walk-Through

MotoringFile Sections: Technology May 25th, 2009 7 Comments

A full walk-through of the new system found in the 1, 3, Z4 and 7. It’s a huge step-up from the previous iDrive system and is easily the best I’ve seen in the marketplace – finally surpassing Audi’s latest MMI system.

Editor: The original title of this post was “3rd Generation iDrive Walk-Through”

The 1st generation appeared in the E65/66 7 Series, the 2nd was introduced in the E60/61 5 Series, the 3rd generation was when the additional “shortcuts” were first added to the E90 3 Series, which was more of an evolution.

This is the 4th generation of iDrive and is a major revolution compared to the past versions.

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BMW Model Number Cheat Sheet

Classics
E9 CS (1968-1976)
E10 2002 (1967-1977)

1 Series
E81/82/88 1 Series (2004-)
F20 1 Series

3 Series
E21 3 Series (1975-1983)
E30 3 Series (1982-1993
E36 3 Series (1991-2000)
E46 3 Series (1999-2006)
E90/E91/E92/E93 3 Series (2006-)
F30 3 Series (2013-)

5 Series
E12 5 Series (1972-1981)
E28 5 Series (1981-1988)
E34 5 Series (1987-1995)
E39 5 Series (1995-2002)
E60/E61 5 Series (2003-2010)
F07 5 Series GT (2010-)
F10 5 Series (2011-)

6 Series
E24 6 Series (1976-1989)
E63 6 Series (2005-)
E64 6 Series Conv. (2006-)
F12 6 Series (2012-)

7 Series
E23 7 Series (1977-1987)
E32 7 Series (1988-1994)
E38 7 Series (1995–2001)
E65/E66 7 Series (2001-2008)
F01/02 7 Series (2009-)

8 Series
E31 8 Series (1989-1999)

X Series
E84 X1 (2009-)
E83 X3 (2004-2011)
F25 X3 (2011-)
E53 X5 (1999-2006)
E70 X5 (2006-)
E71 X6 (2008-)

Z Series
E36/7 Z3 Roadster
E36/7 Z3 Coupe (1995-2001)
E86 Z4 Coupe (2006-2009)
E85 Z4 Roadster (2002-2009)
E86 Z4 M Coupe (2006-2009)
E89 Z4 Roadster (2009-)
E52 Z8 (2000-2003)

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