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Spied! Undisguised BMW M235i

Photo shoots happen regularly in the auto industry- as a spy photographer if you stalk your prey to one of these shoots you will make a bunch of money and snap an undisguised car well before launch. Thanks to Autoblog we now have a clear view of BMW’s replacement for the current 135i, the M235i.

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Video: 2014 M235i, M3 and i8 Testing at the ‘Ring

BMW spent yesterday at the ‘Ring doing what is likely some final suspension evaluation on three of the most exciting cars of 2014, the M235i, M3 and i8.

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The 2 Series Four Door Gran Coupe Reportedly Set for 2015 Debut

According to über source Scott27 BMW brass have greenlit a small four door sedan based on the rear wheel drive mechanicals of the 1/2 Series. This is great news in our book as the other option would have seen BMW based the small sedan on the front wheel UKL chassis underpinning all future MINIs and FWD BMWs.

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BimmerCast #69: M235i & the Future of the M3 – Can Either Live up to the E90?

We’re back with a quick recap and news and then a look ahead. The Geneva show is hours away and it serves as the perfect backdrop to talk about what BMW will be up to for the rest of the year. Here’s a quick look at the topics of BimmerCast #69.

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M235i Production Details and Timeline

The 2 Series is coming. But perhaps more importantly for BF readers the M235i right behind it. According to sources August of 2013 will mark the start of production for the F22 2 Series rear wheel drive coupe. The successor to the 1 Series, the 2 series will see a slight increase in size and a slight decrease in weight. It will also see the introduction of a M Performance Line version of the small BMW coupe to be called the M235i. And thanks to some digging similar to what we did with the 4 Series we’ve uncovered some data (and dates) around the new M235i.

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BimmerCast #66: 2012 Reviewed & 2013 Previewed (Diesels in the US, M Performance)

Subscribe | Download (45 MB MP3) It’s time for our annual look back at the year that was with a look ahead to what’s coming. As we’ve mentioned previously 2012 …

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Inside the Future of BMW’s Small Car Plans

Our favorite BMW public insider Scott26 has struck again, this time giving us the latest on BMW’s plans for the future of the small car line-up for the brand. And despite what some of you might think, it doesn’t include all front wheel drive models.

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An Inside Look at the 2014 2 Series Coupe & Cabrio

Last week we brought you some of the latest rumors on the upcoming 2 Series Coupe and Convertible via our favorite public insider, Herr27/Scott26. Today the man is back (via …

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First Drive: BMW M135i

There is no spiritual predecessor mumbo jumbo going to be discussed in this review. No, “this car reminds us of that” or anything of the sort. The M135i is the first incarnation of a gasoline fueled BMW M Performance Automobile and it deserves its own time to shine.

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BimmerCast 62: DTM, 24 Hours of the ‘Ring and Future Product Releases for 2012

Subscribe | Download (25 MB MP3) BimmerCast 62 is all about Motorsport. We catch-up with Michael who’s just back from the first DTM race of the season. yes BMW is …

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The BMW 2 Series: The Next Classic BMW?

In our eyes the1 Series Coupe has been a revelation. Since it’s introuction in the winter of 2008, the 135i has been seen by many as one of the last …

Interview: SVP of BMW Design Adrian Van Hooydonk

BMW themselves have released an interview with Senior Vice President BMW Group Design Adrian Van Hooydonk primarily about the new F20 1 Series. It’s an interview unfortunately with BMW’s terrible …

The M2 to get Unique Styling and More Power

The 2 Series and the M2. They both represent the best of what’s new for BMW in the next decade and a return to form of the best of the …

A Guide to BMW’s Future 1 & 2 Series Models

In the late 1990s it became clear that BMW had to bring to market something smaller than the soon to be launch E46 3 Series. The answer came in 2004 …