The new G11 BMW 7 Series will debut in 2016. While the current F01/F02 generation is offered with a short and long wheelbase, the new advanced G11 may come with an “extra-long” version. The new…
In an interview for Top Gear UK, BMW’s product manager for small and medium cars, Matt Collins, says the Munich-based automaker is focusing more on lightweight reductions for the new BMW M4. What we’d like…
Recent reports bring to front the idea of an upcoming BMW 8 Series Coupe. BMW insiders told Automotive News that the company is weighing a return to the high-end coupe segment, in which Mercedes offers…
Formula 1 boss speculates that BMW could make a return to F1 in the near future as Honda are doing. For City AM newspaper, Ecclestone says would be “surprised” if BMW did not revive their…
In an interview with Auto Motor und Sport BMW Board member responsible for research and development, Herbert Diess, gave some insight into the company’s roadmap through the end of 2014. Diess says that BMW Group…
Update: A BMW M spokesperson confirmed that Meyer is in charge of chassis, power train, electrics and electronics development at BMW M, and his role started on January 1, 2013. Well-connected journalist Greg Kable of…
Some forums managed to dig out some information we sat on for a while, so we decided to share what we have known since last year. In summer of 2012, BMW built 30 F80 M3…
At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, BMW introduced their first tri-turbo engine powering four models in the new BMW M Performance Automobiles line: BMW M550d xDrive (sedan and touring), BMW X5 M50d and X6 M50d….
Over the last years BMW has been downsizing its fleet of engines with most of the powerplants now being four and six-cylinder units. But one gem is still part of the current BMW engine family:…
Back in July, Toyota and BMW announced a new partnership to expand their existing cooperation on EV battery R&D. They will work on fuel cells, powertrain electrification, CFRP production, and future vehicle architecture. The two…
