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BMW company recalls 32000 vehicles models: 5 and 7 series, X5 and X6 from the 2008 to 2011 years with V8 or V12 units. The reason is that the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat. Fires starts with smoldering of the pump and could spread under the hood.

2014 M3 sedan from BMW as in previous spy videos will have M front bumper, full LED headlights, and the signature four exhaust pipes at the rear. The design of the car builds atop the newly unveiled BMW F30 3 Series and will incorporate the typical M design cues.

Last BMW 5 series model (F10) is powered by a V8 twin-turbo engine with 407 hp and it outputs a desent sound through the exhaust pipes. And now Eisenmann (a Germany company with good experince in developing aftermarket parts for BMW vehicles) offers two stainless steel exhaust pipes in 90 mm or 102 mm size for this vehicle.

BMW plans to release soon a new supercar called M1. do sports car based on BMW 1-series.
Back to the late 1970s, the first machine bearing this name happen when Lamborghini was contracted and BMW.
The car was designed to participate in the 4th and 5th groups. The fact is that the rules in the 4th group races were allowed to proceed and only those machines that produced a minimum of 400 pieces over a period of 24 consecutive months, have similarities with the generic model and were equipped with a minimum of two seats. A large quantity of M1 is just that. Therefore, BMW had to produce along with racing, and a civil version of the car.

To travel in style is the idea behind Gran Turismo, and the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo does not disappoint. With its elegant design, luxurious ambience and generous spaciousness for all passengers it is surprisingly versatile providing space for large items of luggage in the separate boot and two-part tailgate. This is in addition to the classic Gran Turismo trait: unrivalled driving comfort. Powerful engines with the latest in BMW EfficientDynamics technology and the flowing dynamics of a coupé-style roofline come together in one vehicle to create something completely new: the perfect combination of sedan elegance, touring flexibility and the raised seat position of an SUV.

Once again China in the center of attention, this attention has been caused not quite by a flatter occasion if it is precise copying of the next European car. All right Mini. Well, Smart is it is possible to forgive still. But in fact Chineses have not enough, they sights on practically legend...

Along with a hatchback 1-Series, BMW also is going to make some changes for the smallest off-road car in structure: X1. However, it is not necessary to expect that it will occur after a year or two after we will see new generation 1-Series, that is new X1, predictably it will occur in 2014-2015

The new car model from BWM F30 is the last 3 Series BMW with new body and past basics. We speak about clean uncluttered shapes, plus lower and wider kidney grille openings. F30 is the official name of the vehicle and in something it is similar to the E89 BMW Z4 model, for example hood design, nose. The F30 sedan has a longer wheelbase, at least 1.5" longer than the current BMW 3.

Engineers of BMW have started tests in hot Californian desert of a prototype of new off-road car X6. Through an oversight of a command one of the most interesting parts of the car - a back door thanks to what paparazzi managed to be glanced and in car "interior" has been left opened. This detail of a body rather meaning for X6 as as it was informed earlier, BMW planned to unite in body lines new model of a line of a four-door compartment and an off-road car. On pictures of back part X6 it is possible to judge, how much it was possible to designers of the company.

The photographer of British magazine Car Magazine managed to make some photo of new BMW 1 of a series in a body a cabriolet which takes place the high-speed test for a Nurnburgring. The novelty will expand a ruler of the updated series of the most compact BMWs, while including a compartment and a three-door hatchback (both of them already came across in lenses of photographers). The assortment of engines for a novelty hints at its sports character: so, "six" will be the most powerful engine 300-strong biturbo.

On the Internet there were first espionage pictures of new all-wheel drive model of BMW - X6 – which has been photographed practically without a camouflage during tests. Under these first images it is possible to understand, how the serial car will look. Judging by the presented photos, the novelty will receive prompt design of a body with a sloping line of a roof which reminds Mercedes CLS, and also aggressive registration of a forward part of a body with the big air inlets.
It is expected that four-seater BMW X6 will be constructed on the basis of off-road car X5 of new generation, however becomes a bit longer and below it. The car begins to be completed with the same petrol both diesel six- and eight-cylinder engines which are used on X5.

About that BMW is going to expand scale of the crossovers, it was known already very much for a long time. Germans especially also didn't hide that they prepare for manufacture not only big X6, but also the small car which will receive name X1. But only recently in a press there were first espionage photos of this model which takes place test tests in Germany. Besides, became accessible and the drawings of BMW X1 processed on the computer.

Novelties in the automobile market appear with an enviable constancy - only have time to watch. The western journalistic brotherhood not only is in time, but even at times anticipates a part of next "beginner". For example, BMW of the seventh series. The well-known leader of the Bavarian company hadn't an effect very long ago, has appeared in streets of Munich - in all to "the veiled beauty». Novelties in the automobile market appear with an enviable constancy - only have time to watch. The western journalistic brotherhood not only is in time, but even at times anticipates a part of next "beginner". For example, BMW of the seventh series. The well-known leader of the Bavarian company hadn't an effect very long ago, has appeared in streets of Munich - in all to "the veiled beauty».

San Marino Grand Prix - RACE - Weather: Dry, Av. air temp. 18°C. Track temp 28°C. Humidity 22%

First victory for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team since the partnership began: Ralf Schumacher wins the San Marino GP in Imola, his first Grand Prix win in the seventieth F1 race of the German driver's career. The last victory for WilliamsF1 was three years and seven months ago (28.09.1997, Jacques Villeneuve, Nürburgring) and this is the marque's 104th Grand Prix success. And the last victory for BMW in F1 was almost 14 and a half years ago, when Gerhard Berger (Benetton BMW) won the Mexican Grand Prix (12.10.1986).

February 27 2001 Munich

The all-new small BMW model series will be called 1 Series. Moreover, a successor to the big 6 Series Coupe will enter the market at some time within the next few years. Prof. Joachim Milberg, CEO of BMW AG, announced these two decisions on the enlargement of the model range on the evening before the start of the Geneva Motor Show.

The new BMW model series, which is being designed according to schedule, will occupy a position between the BMW 3 Series and the MINI and will introduce all BMW virtues into the upper end of the lower midrange segment. Rear-wheel drive, excellent handling as well as prime quality will provide for an outstanding "driving pleasure". The 1 Series is to be launched in 2004.

The Boston Chapter BMW Car Club of America First Quarter General Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 21. Attendance at the meeting was strong, filling up the entire showroom at Foreign Motors West in Natick.

On hand to talk about the new M3, and other M-division activities was Tom Salkowsky, BMW M Brand Manager for North America. The biggest surprise of the evening turned out to be Tom's personal transportation, a pre-production E46 M3 Convertible.

V8-powered M3 makes its debut

Road racing returned for the 2001 season this past weekend with the completion of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. This year was particularly special for race fans as Speedvision carried the race with live, 24-hour flag to flag coverage.

BMW was well represented this year in the Porsche-dominated GT category. Four teams ran an M3, most notably the JET Motorsports V8-powered version featuring the 5-liter motor usually found in the M5.

At a design forum of BMW Design Night in Munich the company has prepared for the admirers a surprise in the form of conceptual Concept Gran Coupe. The four-door sedan with Yokupeobraznym a silhouette prepares for a batch production and urged to make a competition to such models, as Audi A7 Sportback, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Porsche Panamera and to other sport sedans which appear lately as mushrooms after a rain. The car on 100 mm below BMW of 5th series. It is constructed on the unified platform used for BMW of 5th and 7th series. While the company doesn't inform specifications Concept Gran Coupe, but it is possible to assume that serial versions of the car will be equipped 6 and 8-cylinder motors which are already known on other models of mark.

The tremendous silhouette and rather entertaining interior simply leave in the past while the driver for the first time makes movement by a wheel. The car so sharply reacts to similar actions that at times it even frightens a little. The hypertrophied reactions allow to write out easy freakish trajectories easy movement of the weakened hand. By the way, if process has already carried away you entirely will stop rather difficult, and speed here won't stop, after all it, as a matter of fact, has no value. Appearance of BMW 650 has already won to itself glory so now this compartment surprises on road unless new 630. As a rule, earlier on beautifully bent cover of a luggage carrier figures 645 or 650 flaunted, but time of the successful compromise has come.

After a frosty couple of years, the luxury car market is beginning to heat up once again. In fact, it is bouncing back faster than any other automobile category, as consumers slowly claw their way out of one of the darkest economic times in recent history. Even so, financial analysts say those living in the posh lane aren't spending frivolously. Like the vast majority of consumers these days, luxury car buyers are being more cautious, looking to wring maximum value from every dollar spent. Nowhere is that more apparent than in our list of the 10 most-researched luxury vehicles on MSN Autos. It's important to note that this list includes only cars — luxury utility vehicles are in a separate category.

Audi’s diminutive A1 compact hatchback is proving to be such a hot product that the company has decided to sell the car “at short notice” in markets such as Asia.

While Audi wants to focus on European markets first, the car will eventually be sold in Asia, with Audi deciding on a strategy for the Chinese market. “Many of the Asian markets are now showing a trend toward smaller vehicles,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, Audi’s head of sales. “For that reason, it’s right to sell the A1 also in those regions.”

An unknown builder is currently fabricating up a mid-engine Honda CR-Z, sporting a completely custom widebody and carbon fiber doors. While it may just be a concept car for the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, some rumors are hinting that this Honda CR-Z might be being built for the Japanese SuperGT racing series, competing in the GT300 class. Given how popular the CR-Z has already become in Japan, this would be a pretty cool move by Honda.

BMW will take full advantage of investments in its MINI sub-brand, developing additional models based on those products that will be branded and sold as BMWs. According to a report by Automobile Magazine, the list includes a BMW version of the MINI Clubman and Countryman, as well as both a BMW and a MINI van. (Yes, the MINIvan).

Employee strike have temporarily stopped BMW South Africa cars production. South African autoworkers are seeking wage increases more than triple the inflation rate.

The powerful National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, which represents 31,000 autoworkers, said it had rejected employers’ offer of a 7 percent increase in the first year and a raise equal to consumer price inflation in the remaining two years.

The union is demanding a 15 percent wage increase, well above inflation, which was at 4.2 percent in July...

BMW recently released photographs of the revised 2002 3-series. The aesthetic changes can certainly be classified as a "minor freshening", with subtle changes to the front headlights, kidney-grille, hood, fog lights, and rear taillights.

As you can see from the above comparison, the kidney grille on the 2002 gets a slightly sharper corner on the top-outer portion. This sharp angle marks the