BMW 5-Series: All Turbo.

Earlier in the year, BMW announced that the future of their 5-Series would be all turbo. No longer in production is a naturally aspirated middle child as the 3.0 liter straight six has officially been replaced. Now under the hood of all base 5-Series is the company’s all-new turbocharged four cylinder. To accompany the gas burning four is a new turbocharged diesel inline four cylinder that will be found on the next 520d and 525d.
Behind the 520i and 528i badge is a turbocharged, direct injected, Double-Vanos 2.0 liter inline four. In 520i trim, 184 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque is produced so that 62 mph will be achieved in 7.9 seconds with the six speed manual. For the 528i, boost pressure is raised and different fuel injectors are used so the same engine can produce 245 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. With the six speed manual, 62 mph will be hit in 6.2 seconds. What might be more impressive than the new four’s output and acceleration are its fuel economy ratings. Around 40 mpg can be averaged on both cars, including the high output 528i. Both the 520i and 528i can be fitted with the newly built, ZF eight speed automatic.
The new 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition will also hit BMW showrooms soon. 184 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque form an all aluminum 2.0 liter twin turbocharged diesel four cylinder accompany a six speed manual to that 62 mph can happen in 8.2 seconds. Accompany the low-end grunt of the new engine is the ability to average 62.8 mpg.
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BMW Motottad Concept E.

The BMW Motottad Concept E is an all-electric emissions-free scooter designed to deliver performance on-par with a 400-500cc commuter motorcycle. The 60-volt concept has a 60-mile range and can be completely recharged from a standard 110-volt outlet in just three hours.
As expected, the front of the scooter is fitted with a traditional telescopic front suspension while the rear features the automaker's signature single-sided swingarm.
The aerodynamic styling is unique, but not over-the-top, with neon green panels emblazoned with the concept's name on the side. The traditional rear-view mirrors are gone. Instead, they have been replaced by twin rear-facing video cameras that project images to twin LCD monitors in the cockpit. In addition to feeding live surrounding traffic information to the driver, the LCD monitors also deliver battery status, range and other essential vehicle information.
We can't help but like this two-passenger eco-scooter. It's hard to argue with something functionally stylish that offers a 60-mile range after a short three-hour charge. Bring it on BMW!

BMW M3.

Modifying a high-performance vehicle like the BMW M3 is a tricky feat. With all the engineering prowess of one of the world's most successful manufacturers behind every nut and bolt on the car, tweaking the recipe can easily lead to diminished performance. Even so, CLP Automotive has turned out a new widebody kit for the M3 Coupe that the aftermarket company is calling the M3 GT. According to our trusty Google Translator, the total package includes a front apron, hood, front fenders and side skirts. A set of 19-inch wheels are also part of the get up.
But the M3 GT isn't all about looking pretty at the prom. Under the hood, the engine has been tweaked up to around 600 horsepower thanks to the miracle of forced induction, and a set of Bilstein shocks give the vehicle a little more precision on the track. CLP Automotive says the whole conversion will set you back around €69,000, or $97,034 at current conversion rates.
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BMW X5 Accessories.

Our love for all things diesel is tempered this morning with the news of a recall affecting a certain oil-burning German SUV. BMW is recalling the 2009 X5 xDrive35d due to a problem with the vehicle's diesel fuel pre-heater, the issue being that it's not working as it should, and it could experience an electrical overload that would put it in a permanent "on" state.
Its job is to pre-heat, so if it were forced to always-heat it could become quite unhappy and cause damage to various parts of the BMW X5. One part being the battery, which could die out quickly. The other part being the entire vehicle, which could catch on fire. Either scenario would surely prove to be a negative experience for owner's of the vehicle, and BMW will repair the faulty unit free of charge.
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2012 BMW 3 Series.

New pictures of the 2012 BMW 3 Series have surfaced, showing the car without camouflage. There is possibly no more important sedan for BMW than the 3 Series. It's the car with a burnished reputation, and the 2012 3 Series will be here soon. Because of its monumental importance to both BMW and every other manufacturer that benchmarks it, an entire corner of the automotive industry is on tenterhooks waiting to see what comes out of the Black Forest Bavarian Alps.
And here it (apparently) is. Not surprisingly, the 2012 3 Series looks a lot like the 2011 5 Series, only smaller. The resemblance is especially strong in the taillights, the shape of the hood and the strong character line down the flanks. These new pictures, from Spanish site bmwfaq.com, are the clearest view we've yet gotten of the new 3 Series, and while it may not be any more surprising, it's still a lot more interesting than the 2012 Toyota Camry that's been leaking out.
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2012 BMW News.

Behind i: BMW's vision for the future of mobility.
It's not everyday that an automaker launches a new marque, let alone a disruptive vision of the future. But BMW did just that last week in Frankfurt with the unveiling of its new i sub-brand.
However, the story behind BMW i isn't limited to the i3 city car and i8 plug-in hybrid concepts. It's a new take on everything from manufacturing to infrastructure; it's about challenging preconceived ideas about how we get around in an ever-changing, ever-expanding world; and it's arguably one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by a modern automaker.
That might sound like overwrought hyperbole, and it's sure to send chills down the spines of technophobes and Luddites, but i isn't about a dystopian driverless future. In fact, BMW says it doesn't want mobile automatons. It wants drivers with an eye on what lies ahead and an open mind. And from what we've seen, i and the philosophies behind it have the potential to eliminate much of the daily drudgery behind the wheel, ushering in a new era of mobility that's at once intelligent, sustainable and engaging.
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BMW M3 CRT.

BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology) Mega-Gallery.
BMW used a special M Night event in Germany to reveal its new M3 Carbon Racing Technology (CRT) sedan just days before the 2011 Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race, which took place this past weekend and in which BMW’s own M3 GT race car managed to finish in second place overall.
We’ve already reported on most of the M3 CRT’s specs but we now have a new mega-gallery showing much more of the car than previously seen.

The car is essentially a lightened M3 Sedan fitted with the 450 horsepower drivetrain from the high-performance M3 GTS. Thanks to a number of weight saving modifications, BMW’s engineers have managed to produce an M3 Sedan with a weight-to-power ratio of 7.7 pounds per horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds.

However, the performance is only half the story. The new BMW M3 CRT also represents the world debut of a new production process for carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the auto industry. The innovative production process has been developed for the manufacture of body components for the upcoming i3 and i8 models.
Essentially, the process allowed the leftover cuttings of carbon fiber from the development of the i3 and i8 to be reprocessed for use in the M3 CRT. BMW’s production process allows the carbon fiber threads to be woven into CFRP mats of any size before being impregnated with synthetic resin and hardened.
Sadly, only 67 examples of the M3 CRT are destined for production and so far BMW is yet to reveal how many are coming to the U.S. One thing’s for certain; this likely being the last of BMW’s naturally aspirated M cars means the new sports sedan will be an instant classic.
BMW tunes in the very best of sport and luxury, mixing them both together to create a roster that still continues to dominate. Pushing the envelope, so to speak, is sometimes an obstacle. Everywhere you look, it seems there are just way too many options. Ignore them for a moment. Use tunnel vision. While there might be a host of beautiful modifications you can make, custom BMW Spoilers never disappoint. And that is because of the versatility a BMW Spoiler presents. It doesn’t necessarily have to say “street racer” or appear as some Gen-X upgrade. One can also provide an enhanced suggestion of luxury, taste. There is no fancy guessing-game involved here. To achieve the look you desire, all you have to is find the style that matches your vehicle best!
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