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Jul 29, 14 •
BMWi, i9, Rumor •
Gabe •
3 Comments
According to Auto Motor und Sport (via Motor Trend) BMW is planning on building a variation of the i8 that is powered by one of the firm’s inline six cylinders rather than the 1.5L three cylinder currently offered. This could give the i9 more than 500...
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Jul 10, 14 •
F36 Four Series Gran Coupe, Rumor •
Gabe •
1 Comment
With BMW M recently admitting that there are no plans for the 4 Series Gran Coupe to ever become a full-fledged M car our dreams of a fast BMW hatchback had recently faded. However we’ve just heard word from a tipster that BMW is likely going to produce a M...
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Jul 1, 14 •
Rumor •
Gabe •
No Comments
According to a Mexican official (via Automotive News) we should expect BMW to announced it’s latest assembly plant Thursday. We expect the 3 Series, 4 Series and potentially more to be produced in the plant. Look for the full release with details...
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May 12, 14 •
//M, //M2, //M3, //M4, Rumor •
Gabe •
3 Comments
According to Australia’s Motoring website that could be the case: Speaking at the international launch of the all-new F80/82 M3 and M4 in Portugal over the weekend, BMW M Division Head of Product Management Carsten Pries told motoring.com.au it was...
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May 8, 14 •
//M, //M2, Rumor •
Gabe •
2 Comments
As we told you six months ago, BMW is serious about producing a follow-up to the 1M. So serious that they first prototype hit public roads in Germany this week as the development process swings into full gear. Our friends at Autoblog have the first photos of...
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May 5, 14 •
//M, //M2, Rumor •
Gabe •
1 Comment
Remember when we told you that the M2 was going to happen? Now there are other people saying the same thing. We stand by our original report. It’s happening. And it’s coming in the first half of 2016. The 360 hp+ N55 based inline six will be based...
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Apr 22, 14 •
G11 7 Series, Rumor •
Gabe •
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Based on sources and our favorite public/private source Herr26, we have pulled together the best look yet at both the new 7 and 9 Series. And since both of those cars will debut key technologies for the rest of the BMW range, consider this as an early look...
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Apr 13, 14 •
In the Press, Rumor •
Michael •
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According to internal documents leaked to Bloomberg News BMW is moving forward with plans to build a new factory in North America. “We will decide this in the next months,” Harald Krueger, BMW’s production chief, said in an internal publication. “On...
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Apr 8, 14 •
G11 7 Series, GXX 9 Series, Rumor •
Gabe •
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According to Auto Motor und Sport BMW is pressing ahead with its often rumored flagship sedan. The long wheelbase 9 Series would share a lightweight structure with upcoming Rolls Royce models and to a lesser degree the new G11 7 Series. The plan is for the 9...
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Mar 22, 14 •
FXX X7, Rumor •
Gabe •
1 Comment
BMW has been toying with the idea of an X7 for over ten year and now, it appears it’s finally coming. Remember that important production and product announcement that we told you about scheduled for Spartanburg next week? The Automotive News is...
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Mar 16, 14 •
Rumor •
Gabe •
8 Comments
Much like VW and Audi, BMW is seriously interested in reducing it’s vehicle architectures to more effectively spread technology across the model range while reducing cost. But from five to two? That’s what Automotive News Europe is reporting: The...
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Mar 16, 14 •
Official News, Rumor •
Gabe •
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BMW released press release late last week that hints and something big that relates to US production. More specifically BMW has invited journalists to its U.S. plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Friday, March 28th at 1 PM to hear jointly from the BMW...
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Mar 11, 14 •
F45 2 Series Active Tourer, In the Press, Rumor •
Gabe •
2 Comments
BMW’s first front wheel drive car will not make it to the US for at least another 18 months. That’s the new out of Geneva via Autonews.com. The 2AT has had a long history for such a new car. For years we’ve been talking about the need for...
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Feb 21, 14 •
//M, //M2, Rumor •
Gabe •
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Since the M3 CSL the M Division of BMW has been dabbling in lightweight technologies to reduce curb weights and increase performance. With the trend towards more technology and safety equipment (and the subsequent fattening of automobiles), these technologies...
