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BMW X4 M Performance Diesel Model May be Coming

One of the unknowns surrounding the BMW X4, which will make its debut at the 2014 Geneva show in March, is whether it will be offered in a full blown M model (i.e. X4 M) like its bigger cousins - the X5 M and X6 M. Early indications ... CONTINUED

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2-Series

2 Series Active Tourer Coming to US in Early 2015

Automotive News reports that the sale date for the Active Tourer in the U.S. will be early 2015. The production Active Tourer will look essentially the same as the Active Tourer Concept and will share MINIs engines and FWD "UKL" platform. It will also come in a longer-wheelbase version ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

Purported M4 Convertible Leaked Image is but a Photoshop

Some sites have been reporting the above image as a leaked official photo, but as you can see below, it's simply a photoshopped image of an official wallpaper image of the 435i Convertible (source) using styling elements from the M4 Concept. Hence the oddly angled front wheel. The real ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

Rumor: BMW and Toyota Joint Project to Spawn Hybrid Supercar

Ever since BMW and Toyota announced their joint sports car project using the latest in fuel-cell technology and lightweight construction, the biggest question has always been what type of sports car will come from the project. At one point, BMW said that it was considering among 4-6 different ... CONTINUED

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5-Series

Renderings and Rumors: 2017 BMW 5 Series (G30) to Get 3 Cylinder and M5 Over 600 HP

Autobild is reporting that the next generation 2017 BMW 5 Series will add a 3 cylinder turbodiesel model in certain markets. The 3 cylinder turbodiesel 5 Series is rumored to output 150 HP (110 kW) and sip diesel at just 3.9 liters / 100 km (60 MPG US / ... CONTINUED

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2-Series

Four Door 2 Series Gran Coupe Plans Conceived

BMW insider Scott26 shares some info on the upcoming BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 4-Door Sedan. A 4 door model of the 2 Series has been conceived as part of an expansive compact model strategy. And make no mistake BMW are interested in such a model because it adds ... CONTINUED

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4-Series

Spied: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe M Sport in Estoril Blue II

The previous set of 4 Series Gran Coupe photos may have given us our first look at the M Sport package equipped model, but our new photos give us the best look yet, and in Estoril Blue II, which has proved to be the most popular 4 Series color ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

2016 M4 Lightweight Model Rumored for BMW 100th Birthday

The M4 will not hit dealers until next Summer, but the rumor mill is already churning for a lightweight track model. Carsales claims BMW M sources have hinted at a lightweight track focused M4 coming in 2016 as part of the celebrations for BMW's 100th birthday. Taking after the E92 M3 ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

BMW M CEO: M5 / M6 with Optional AWD Being Considered for Next Generation

BMW M always claims that it subscribes to no dogmas while considering all possibilities in developing new models. That now includes the possibility of all-wheel-drive M5 and M6 models. In a recent interview with Motoring, BMW M CEO Dr. Friedrich Nitschke acknowledges that "I've looked at the numbers and 70 ... CONTINUED

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1-Series

BMW 1 Series Sedan Coming, But in FWD :(

Automotive News is reporting that BMW has greenlighted a 1 Series Sedan on the UKL platform, meaning the entry level sedan will be FWD. We bet that the "1 Series Sedan" part of the title grabbed your attention, as BMW enthusiasts have been clamoring for a small sports sedan ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

Spied: Previously Spotted “Frozen White” F80 M3 Concealing Blue Color

BIMMERPOST member ///Megalomaniac got up close and very personal with an F80 M3 prototype this past weekend. He recounts his spotting with us all: Today I spotted this F80 M3 on my way back home. Thought I should share it with you! First thing what came in my mind was: ... CONTINUED

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2-Series

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Render

The long rumored 2 Series Gran Coupe has yet to be spotted in testing, but we'd be highly surprised if BMW did not go after the CLA and A3 sedan with its own small sports sedan. The company is seemingly entering all niches in which its German competitors have ... CONTINUED

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BMW i

Report: No M Versions of i Models Planned

Are there any M versions of i cars in the pipeline? No, according to Cypselus von Frakenberg, BMW Group head of technology communications. Speaking at the Frankfurt IAA show, Mr. Frankenberg says that not only was there zero input from M engineers in the development of the i8, but ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

Still Doubt BMW M3/M4 s55 Engine Will be Inline 6? Hear it From BMW NA CEO

Last year, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO of BMW of North America, confirmed to us an inline 6 cylinder engine for the upcoming M3/M4, and we showed you spy photos of the engine. Despite these confirmations, stubborn rumors pop up periodically regarding a potential V6 configuration for the ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

Next Gen 2016 BMW X1 Reportedly Spotted

These are the first photos of what may be the next generation 2016 BMW X1 SAV.

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4-Series

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Re-Emerges with Less Camo

Now that the 4 Series Coupe has been revealed and the Convertible nears its debut, the next model in the lineup - the 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36), has re-emerged in testing, after a nearly 6 month hiatus since our last spotting. It has re-emerged with Eric Bana doing ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

BMW M4 and M3 Street Sounds and Our Rebuttal of the No Manual Transmission Rumor

You've heard recent M4/M3 prototypes blasting around the Nurburgring [M4 vid] [M3 vid], now have a listen at how they sound around town. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR NOT? As for today's rumor out of Autoblog that there will be no manual transmission option for the M4, we submit contrary evidence in the ... CONTINUED

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Autoshows

BIMMERPOST Pebble Beach Recap: BMW M4 Concept Highlights, Reactions and Notes

As you've seen, we spent the latter half of last week at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California, which is an annual week-long banquet of events for automobile enthusiasts and connoisseurs who converge on the Monterey area. While the collection of automotive hardware (everything from some of ... CONTINUED

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