BMW & Toyota Near Deal on Fuel Cells
If you think diesels, hybrids and even electric vehicles are impressive, just wait until Hydrogen Fuel cells. While BMW has stopped development of their...
BMW i3\’s Optional Range Extender Confirmed as Two Cylinder Motorcycle Engine
The range extension option on the BMW i3 will come from BMW\'s Motorad division as expected. Confirmed via Autonews.com by Herbert Diess, BMW\'s head of R&D, the option should allow the i3 to have a total range of around 250 miles.
BimmerCast #68: BMWUSA 3 Series & Z4 Product Manager Interviewed
Subscribe | Download (14 MB MP3) While at NAIAS we caught up with Victor Lelue, BMW 3 Series and Z4 Product Manager for the...
Dakar: Husqvarna Finishes Top Ten
It\'s been a great Dakar for BMW Group. <a href=\"http://www.motoringfile.com/2013/01/20/mini-all4-racing-wins-2nd-consecutive-dakar-rally/\">MINI successfully defended their title</a> with overall victory two years in a row. On two wheels, the Husqvarna team made quite the showing in this year\'s rally. Twelve podiums in fourteen stages netted the team a 10th place finish overall for rider Paulo Goncalves. At only their second run at the iconic Rally, finishing in the top ten is nothing to smirk at.
How BMW Became Associated with Terrorism in the 1970\’s
An amazing story that, while very time and regional centric is still utterly fascinating from a historical point of view. The early 1970s was...
BimmerCast #67: Behind the 4 Series w/Designer Won Kyu Kang
Subscribe | Download (13 MB MP3) The 4 Series coupe concept not only marks the first time we ‘ve seen the letter four used...
Hands-on With the Refreshed 2013 Z4
Among a handful of debuts at NAIAS BMW also took the wraps off of the refreshed Z4. You can read about our analysis of the car here. But NIAIAS allowed us not just a look at the specs but also some time kicking the tires. Our opinion? The Z4 continues to be one of the most stunning drop-tops available on the market.
Dakar: Barreda Third in Stage 12. Tenth Husqvarna Podium Finish
High speeds throughout and a lot navigation made the twelfth stage of the Dakar, from Fiambala – Copiapo a tough one. Joan Barreda proved to be the best of the Husqvarna Team by Speedbrain taking third place on the day, and bringing the team its tenth podium place out of the twelve stages contested so far.
Husqvarna Nuda Wins 2012 GOOD DESIGN Award
Congratulations go out to BMW Group as six vehicles receive design awards from the prestigious GOOD DESIGN awards. Included in the mix was one machine from the Motorrad devision: The Husqvarna Nuda 900 R. The Nuda is the flagship machine for the BMW Group company, carrying forward the rejuvenated Husqvarna brand and challenging what a factory motard can be.
BMWUSA.com Launches the 320i Configurator
Since the launch of the F30 3 Series we at BF have bemoaned the fact that BMW rid itself of the option and package structure that had been around for decades. No sport package and a lack of stand alone options was a shock to many BMW fans and hopeful 3 Series owners. Especially the enthusiast set. And now we have the 320i - not only a throwback in name but also in options and packages.
BMW at NAIAS: Full Press Conference & Video Tour
NAIAS 2013 represented a big show for BMW in several ways. Most importantly was the introduction of the 4 Series coupe concept. But production cars also had their time in the spotlight with the M6 Gran Coupe and Z4 LCI both debuting in Detroit. The US market also saw the debut of the 320i and the 3 Series Touring. And on top of that there was the press conference with a handful of new details around BMW\'s future in the US and current production status. All told well worth the trip for us. And while we couldn\'t take you with us, we have the next best thing with a full video recap of the show.
Dakar: Barreda Scores His Fourth Stage Win
BMW Group\'s Husqvarna racing team continues to make a very strong showing in the 2013 Dakar. Rider Joan Barreda has taken his forth stage victory in stage ten.
The 2013 NAIAS Gallery (Updated w/200 photos)
The 2013 NAIAS will be remembered for a lot of things. The debuts of both the Lexus IS and Infiniti Q50 – both serious 3 Series competitors. The updated NSX concept and the Audi RS7. And of course that fiberglass superhero the C7 Corvette Stingray. But for BMW it was a major show for both production and concept cars.
North American Debut: 320i Returns
BMW NA has taken the wraps off of a new entry level 3 Series with a detuned N20 that will retail for just over...