Archive for October, 2012
M Performance Showcased at The Essen Motorshow
The current BMW M Performance range is presented at the international tuning fair, celebrating the success of BMW in the driver, team and manufacturer rankings. The retrofit products from the program of Original BMW Accessories perfectly exemplify the intensive transfer of technology from motor racing. The range of products from the areas of drive, suspension, aerodynamics and cockpit is currently being extended to other BMW models.
Welcome to the New BimmerFile
We’re changing things at BimmerFile. It’s been almost five years since we launched the site and over ten since we launched it’s sister site MotoringFile. And today we’re starting over with our first ground-up redesign since our inception.
Consumer Reports Names the 328i Most Reliable Sports Sedan
As much as we’re generally not fans of Consumer Reports and how they rate cars, we do take notice of their reliability ratings. For 2013 CR has rated the 328i as the most reliable sports sedan on sale in the US market.
BMW UK M6 Promotional Video Reminds Us Why It May be the Best M6 Ever
The BMW M6 is the pinnacle of the M Division by numbers and market position. And at $106,995 it better be damned impressive. Luckily it’s more than impressive combining BMW’s best technology with greater power, efficiency and control as compared to the last M6. We’ve now driven both the convertible and coupe (check out the reviews below) and have come away thoroughly impressed by the new the M6.
The F10 5 Series LCI Planned for the 2014 Model Year
According to sources we expect the F10 5 Series to go under typical BMW LCI knife in time for the 2014 model year. What does it mean for those looking to purchase something from the 5 Series family?
World Premier: 2013 M3 Frozen Edition
BMWNA is following BMWUK’s example and releasing three new frozen metallic colors for the BMW M3. Billed as the first time a US customer has had choice in color when …
A Look Back at BMW’s First V12
[Source: BMW Press] BMW’s second-generation 7 Series, unveiled in 1986, featured two new top-of-the-range sedans whose formidable six-cylinder in-line engines generated universal enthusiasm in the motoring media. Nevertheless, it was …
BMW i World Tour to Make Only U.S. Stop in NYC November 13th – 18th
BMW of North America announced today that the BMW i “Born Electric” world tour will arrive in New York City on November 13th – 18th offering the public an opportunity …
BMW to Build New Plant in Brazil
Official Release: The BMW Group plans to build a new plant in Brazil. “We welcome the new framework for investments in Brazil, based on the recently adopted “Inovar Auto” legislation. …
BMW Team RLL Grabs a Podium at the Petit Le Mans
BMW’s fourth season in ALMS didn’t quite end as expected but they finished out the year with yet another podium and in 3rd place for the season. That gives them …
Video Recap of a Dream DTM Season for BMW
BMW are the DTM champions of 2012. It’s a statement that hard to imagine hearing 12 months ago as this was a team that simply didn’t exist. And today they …
BMW DTM Takes Hockenheim & the Manufacturer Championship
What a day and what a year for BMW DTM. With only six cars (vs eight of Audi and Mercedes) they’ve won the manufacturers championship in their first year back in DTM.
BMW DTM: BMW on Pole at Hockenheim
While BMW isn’t faring all that well in Atlanta today at the Petit LeMans, BMW’s DTM teams are looking strong. Augusto Farfus (BR) secured his second pole position of the …
BMW C 600 and C650GT Scooters Coming Stateside in November
Since BMW announced the creation of its C-series scooters, two questions have been burning in my mind: Will these bikes come to the US market? If so, when? ScooterFile’s Eric …
