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2014 M5 Competition Package Price: $7,400

There aren’t too many surprises with the 2014 BMW M5 in terms of pricing but there is some interesting news with the Competition Package. First off as a refresher in …

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World Premier: the M5 & M6 Competition Package

After strong rumors for well over a year BMW has finally lifted the veil on a higher performing M5 and M6. The competition package adds power (up to 575 hp) …

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World Premier: The Refreshed 2014 BMW M5

Official Release: Emphasis placed judiciously on certain areas of design enhances the enjoyment of the superior driving experience in the BMW M5 high-performance sedan. In parallel with the launch of …

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2014 BMW M5 Facelift Leaks out Early

Scheduled for imminent release, the refreshed 5 series line-up has been spied around the world for many months now. However the ultimate leak looks to have come from BMW itself …

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BMW M5 Sets World Drift Record

The legendary BMW M5 Sedan shattered the Guinness World Record for longest sustained drift at the BMW Performance Center near Greenville, South Carolina on Saturday, May 11, 2013, with BMW Performance Center Instructor Johan Schwartz behind the wheel. The record-breaking attempt generated ­­­over $20,000 in charitable donations benefitting The BMW Charity Pro-Am.

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BMW M – New Styling Cues and More Power

Brewers here in Germany produce some fine suds on a daily basis but they turn it up a notch in alcohol content and offer it in a revised bottle for special editions; car brands do the same thing so it is not surprising that BMW M will be offering more power and styling with 2014 models.

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Lead Mercedes AMG Engineer Heading to BMW M

According to Autocar Arnd Meyer, the man behind all chassis engineering for AMG has left to join BMW M. According to sources meyer will lead all chassis, powertrain, electrics and electronics development in future BMW M models likely starting after the upcoming M3/M4.

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Car and Driver Pits the BMW M5 vs the M6

Jethro Bovingdon, one of our favorite EVO writers is also moonlighting working on a video series for Car and Driver called “Abroad”. As you guessed it, the plot consists of …

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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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BimmerFile’s Must Read Reviews of 2012

2012 was a busy year for BMW and BimmerFile. Reviews and first drives of cars like the M5, M6, 6 Series Gran Coupe, F30 3 Series and of course the …

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BimmerCast #65: M550d, Manual M5, Diesels in the US & the JCW GP

We’re back for the November episode of the BimmerCast with a full plate of BMW news to discuss.

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BimmerFile Review: The 2013 BMW M5 Manual

We’ve done track time in both the DCT and manual previously so with this week-long test we wanted to throw the real world at the M5. Commuting, child-seats (Recaros of course) and even a road trip thrown in for good measure. Can the new M5 and its six speed manual handle it all?

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Video: BMW M5 Vs. Tesla Model S Drag Race

The Tesla Model S is now leaving its California factory at around 100 units per month as production ramps up. Tesla and its R&D into electrified drive trains is something …

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BMW Halts all Deliveries of the M5 & M6 and Recalls Sold Vehicles

BMW has halted deliveries of the new M5 and M6 and is calling current owners to have their car flat-bedded to dealers due to an issue with the S63TÜ V8 …