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Vision ConnectedDrive Based ///M Sports Car Under Consideration

Here's some great news for M brand fans - BMW is currently evaluating the production of a future M sports car based on the upcoming Vision ConnectedDrive concept car (which debuts in Geneva next week). It would be in sports coupe form, lightweight, and powered by a specially massaged ... CONTINUED

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Hyundai Considers Genesis RK Sports Sedan to Take on F30 3-series

On the heels of Jaguar revealing its aspirations for a potential F30 3-series fighter, Hyundai's CEO is now also dropping hints about a potential F30 competitor. John Krafcik recently said to Automotive News that "The Genesis Coupe is in the same segment, really, as the 3-series coupe" and "One of ... CONTINUED

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Why the F10 M5 May Be Automatic-Only

Motortrend provides some reasoning behind why the upcoming F10 M5 may be M-division's first automatic-only model, featuring a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission only and no manual or dual clutch transmission option. (Thus far, the F10 M5 has only been spotted with automatic transmission) Their reasoning for the lack of a DCT ... CONTINUED

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Insight Into F30 / F32 / F33 3-series and 3-series AFAST and GT Models

SCOTT26 provides info on next generation 3-series, for which BMW is considering an "AFAST," a mix between "MPV, SAV and Touring" and GT model. Also details on the debut dates of the F30 sedan, F32 coupe, and F33 convertible.

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Next Gen 1-series Hatchback, Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, Shooting Brake Discussed

SCOTT26 provides a glimpse into possible F2X generation 1-series models, including a Gran Coupe Sports Sedan and a Shooting Brake model. The confirmed models (Coupe and Convertible) are also discussed in some more detail.

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More Details and Renders of BMW Z2 and 1-series GT

CAR provides some new renders, details, and speculations on the upcoming baby BMW roadster, the Z2, and the 1-series GT. Both models are based on the UKL1 front-drive transverse architecture, standing for untere klasse in German. It's at the core of BMW's plans to become more efficient at making ... CONTINUED

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Rumor: Baby BMW Roadster Concept Coming to Geneva

theage.com is reporting that BMW has confirmed the reveal of a small roadster concept at the Geneva autoshow next month, one which will preview an eventual production roadster which slots in under the Z4. Could it possibly be the long rumored BMW Z2, or just a description of the BMW ... CONTINUED

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F20 1 Series to be First BMW With Side Mirror Lights

It appears that the next generation 1-series (F20) will be the first BMW to feature integrated side view mirror lights. We first suspected this when the F20's latest stage of camouflage was first spied. Here was the circumstantial evidence: * BMW test mules often have the orange ... CONTINUED

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Autoshows

Concept F10 M5 to Debut in Shanghai. BMW ConnectedDrive Roadster Concept in Geneva

Confirming the importance of the Chinese market to BMW, the F10 M5 Concept Car will debut at the Shanghai Autoshow in April, rather than at the Geneva show where it was originally intended to be debuted. Geneva will instead feature the debut of the BMW Connected Drive Roadster Concept. The ... CONTINUED

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Potential F30 3-series Rival Coming From Jaguar

In an interview with Automotive News, Jaguar's global brand director, Adrian Hallmark, lets known that the UK automotive company is currently considering bringing a small sedan to market. This new sedan would slot in under the Jaguar XF and compete directly against the F30 3-series or the Audi A4/A5. The last ... CONTINUED

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F10 M5 Ceramic Brakes Option In the Works

Not many details have been confirmed yet on the upcoming F10 M5, but in a recent interview with the head of M division, Dr. Kay Segler has confirmed that ceramic brakes for the F10 M5 is in the works! When posed with the question whether future M cars will be ... CONTINUED

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Photo: Inside Scoop of Upcoming 1-series GT

This image is said to be a close approximation on the looks of the upcoming BMW 1-series Gran Turismo (GT). The 1-series GT will be the next Gran Turismo model in the BMW lineup following the 5-series GT and preceding the next generation 3-series Gran Turismo model. The 1 series GT ... CONTINUED

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5-Series

All electric F10 5-Series being worked on for China?

China has really proved itself to be ahead of the curve on the EV front and it seems BMW will come on board and produce an all electric 5-Series exclusively for the Chinese market. This new car is not to be confused with the ActiveHybrid 5, which will have its ... CONTINUED

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2013 BMW Z2 Rendered. Speculative Details.

Although the BMW Z2 Roadster and Z2 Coupe are not expected to debut until 2013, we should begin to see and hear more news and renderings in 2011, like this latest one from Carmagazine UK. The Z2 has been designed at Designworks and will be based on the next generation ... CONTINUED

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Turbo I4 Switchover Dates and Current 3-series, M3, and 1-series Production End Dates

On the heels of the big BMW turbo 4-cylinder news yesterday, SCOTT26 has provided some dates for the switchover of certain BMW models from the current inline 6-cylinder to the new twinpower turbo I4 motor, as well as the end of production of the current 3-series, M3 and 1-series. Here is ... CONTINUED

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BMW Confirms F30 3-series Production in US Under Consideration

We reported earlier about the rumor that BMW was considering to build a fourth model at the US plant in Spartanburg, SC. Ian Robertson, member of the BMW board of management responsible for sales and marketing, now confirmed with FAZ that they were actually looking into this. While there's no ... CONTINUED

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