BimmerFile Review: The BMW 650i Gran Coupe
The BMW 650i Gran Coupe is $119,000 of car. At least, that ‘s the price printed on the sticker in front of me. As...
GPS for Two Wheels: BMW Motorrad Navigator Adventure
BMW Motorrad has introduced a new Adventure version of its Motorrad Navigator GPS system. With specific features geared toward off-the-beaten-path travel, this new Adventure version can even support motorcycle-bound geocaching excursions.
BMW M3 DTM Hockenheim
Fantastic start to the 2013 DTM season for BMW Motorsport: at the end of the 42 laps, Augusto Farfus (BR) won the opening race in Hockenheim (DE) at the wheel of the Castrol EDGE BMW M3 DTM. This was the BMW Team RBM driver’s second DTM victory, following his triumph in Valencia (ES) in 2012. A wonderful drive and a strategic tour de force saw BMW Team Schnitzer’s Dirk Werner (DE) fight back brilliantly from 20th on the grid to finish runner-up in the SAMSUNG BMW M3 DTM.
BMW\’s Key 2014 Upgrades Announced
Official Release: Little more than a year before the EU6 exhaust emission standard comes into effect in September 2014, BMW is increasing the number...
The E30 M3 DTM vs the E92 M3 DTM
Roberto Ravaglia and Bruno Spengler – the 1989 and 2012 DTM champions – met up at Hockenheim for a celebration of two champions. Ravaglia...
300+ HP From BMW\’s New 3 Cylinder? Possible According to the Head of M
It ‘s all theoretical of course but when asked about BMW ‘s new 1.5L three cylinder architecture the head of BMW M was unusually...
BMW Group Off to a Successful 2013
Official Release: The BMW Group continued to perform well in the first quarter of 2013. Group revenues totalled € 17,546 million (2012: € 18,293 million; -4.1%). Despite higher expenditure on new technologies, increased personnel expenses and challenging market conditions worldwide, the profit before financial result (EBIT) for the three-month period totalled € 2,039 million (2012: € 2,134 million; -4.5%), the second highest result ever achieved by the Group in a first quarter. The EBIT margin for the Group was 11.6%.
The New 2013 BMW F 800 GS Adventure
Since its debut, the BMW F-series has set the standard for midsize adventure motorcycles. Lighter and more off-road capable than its iconic bigger brother (the R 1200 GS Adventure), the F 800 GS is not only a sales leader for BMW\'s F-series, it\'s inspired competitors in the space. Most notably, Triumph\'s Tiger 800. Now the F 800 GS\'s reputation for rugged and approachable capability can continue to build with a refreshed F 800 GS Adventure for 2013.
BMW Motorrad USA Sales up 31.6% for April
With spring finally arriving across the USA, April sales numbers for BMW\'s motorcycle division are strong — up 31.6% for the month and up 12.8% year-to-date. Key areas of growth include sales of the S 1000 RR, which outright doubled its sales volume; and F 800 GT, which saw growth of 58% over April 2012.
BMW Reports April Sales
“The solid April results are a good set-up for the months ahead as BMW transitions to model year 2014 with a range of new models coming to market,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “Our dealers are reporting a sizeable increase in business and we expect to see even more in May and June.”
Auto Shanghai; Video Highlights of the X4 & the Rest of the Show
Last week BMW gave the public it ‘s first look at the new X4 concept. And as much as photos captured the rakish looking...
Video: BMW 3 Series Gran Tourismo Detailed
Haven\'t seen enough of the 3 Series GT or still not sold on it? Check out BMW\'s product presentation video for more information and a whole lot more imagery.
Video: The E30 M3 vs the M3 GTS
Some eye-candy for you to end the week. XCAR takes both of these classics out and gives us their impressions of what makes them...
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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.