March 2013

F31 Touring

BMWUSA Launches the 3 Series Touring Configurator

We\'ve never been subtle about our love of the wagon here at BF. With similar utility to a crossover but with more dynamic qualities they offer the best of both worlds to those who don\'t want to compromise. However they\'ve been a dying breed in the US for many years. Case in point the current 5 Series wagon (the F11) that BMWNA decided to not import. However the F31 is here and as of today, officially in the BMWUSA.com configurator.

by Gabriel Bridger
F32 4 Series Coupe

BMW\’s US 4 Series Order Guides Leak Out

<a href=\"http://www.bimmerfile.com/2013/02/10/4-series-us-line-up-uncovered-with-n26-n55-engines/\">A few months back</a> we brought you an early look at the BMW 4 Series based on reverse engineering VINs that were being used on test mules. This gave us a glimpse at options and engines that otherwise wouldn\'t have been made public until later this Spring. However now we\'ve hit the mother-load.

by Gabriel Bridger
Official News Sales/Marketing

BMW Cautiously Optimistic For 2013

After achieving a record-breaking year in 2012, the BMW Group\'s outlook for the current 12-month reporting period is cautiously optimistic, based on ambitious targets set amid a persisting difficult and volatile economic environment. \"We are aiming to achieve a further rise in unit sales in the current year and hence a new sales volume record\", stated Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, at the Annual Accounts Press Conference in Munich on Tuesday.

by Michael
Nürburgring

The Nurburgring is Officially For Sale

Via our friends at <a href=\"http://bridgetogantry.com/2/index.php/home/news/497-the-ring-is-for-sale-and-it-s-scaring-me\">Bridge to Gantry</a> the most famous race track in the world is now for sale. This could be bad or good news depending on who ultimately buys the track out of all the potential suitors. However one thing is for certain. The \'Ring is changing.

by Gabriel Bridger
F30 3 Series F4X GT Official News

BMW to Debut 328d & Active Tourer Concept at the NYC Autoshow

BMWNA has tipped their hat this morning by both naming the 3 Series diesel (the 328d) and by bringing the Active Tourer Concept to a US autoshow. The latter is a bigger deal than you might think considering that BMW doesn\'t bother showing off concepts that aren\'t relevant to the market in question. Therefore we can surmise that not only are front wheel drive BMWs coming but perhaps the new three cylinder engine range as well.

by Gabriel Bridger
BMWi i3 In the Press

(Updated) BMWi- Range Extender a Limp Mode?

Range anxiety; it\'s what holds many back from buying an electric vehicle and why BMW has done some serious R&D into a range extender for the i3. Truth be told, this is the car we are interested in adding to the stable and not the pure electric model and its not because of range anxiety- it\'s the being prepared mentality we religiously follow.

by Michael
Motorrad

Long Term Review: BMW C 600 Sport, C 650 GT

<a href=\"http://www.scooterfile.com\">ScooterFile</a>\'s Eric Almendral spent nearly a month apiece with BMW\'s revolutionary new maxiscooters. Putting them through their complete paces on the winding roads of southern California, Eric came away with a complete picture of just what these two machines have to offer.

by Nathaniel Salzman
E89 Z4 Roadster IMSA Motorsport Official News

BMW Team RLL Gears up for Sebring with the New Z4 GTE

Official Release: The 2013 season of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is not the only thing kicking off at the 12 Hours of Sebring (US) this weekend. The race also marks the start of a new era in BMW Motorsport’s programme in North America: This is the first time BMW Team RLL will line up against opposition in the GT class with the newly developed BMW Z4 GTE.

by Gabriel Bridger