Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts

11/04/2011

Video: BMW Motorcycle Breaks Free when Rider Attempts Wheelie


Some kids will never learn that motorcycle wheelies can go bad. This –fortunately humorous- video footage comes to us via South Korea with the protagonist on the BMW motorcycle attempting to pull a wheelie as soon as the light turned green.

It seems though that the Bavarian motorcycle had a different opinion as it threw down the rider and continued by itself for several feet before it came to a falling halt. Video follows after the break.

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U Draw: Carscoop Reader Reimagines 2012 BMW 3-Series with a New Schnauze


BMW's turn to more conservative shapes and styles after the departure of design head honcho Chris Bangle in early 2009, hasn't satisfied all bimmer fans. In fact, some BMW aficionados believe the company should further simplify the designs of its cars.

And even though the design of the new 3-Series saloon is more or less an evolution of the previous model, Carscoop reader Steph S. thinks that BMW's bread-and-butter saloon could do with a bit of a redo up front, which truth to be said, is the only new styling element that stands out in the car.

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11/03/2011

Updated C-Class Helps Mercedes Outsell BMW in the U.S. in October


The battle for luxury brand supremacy in the U.S. between the two main German contenders is far from over. Last month, Mercedes-Benz saw its sales increase by 23%, to 22,637 units, overtaking BMW that delivered 21,873 vehicles.

Mercedes sales have increased despite the fact that it reduced discounts by an average of 15% per vehicle in October, while its Munich-based rival increases its own incentives by 35%.

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11/02/2011

BMW 730i Pickup Truck Should be Put Out of its Misery


While we're no strangers to regular sedan or coupe model being butchered into pickup trucks, there are some conversions that literally beg to de destroyed.

One such example was found at German used car dealership "PKWundLKWankauf" (try saying that it twice).

The victim is an E32 BMW 730i sedan, which left the Munich brand's factory in 1989 fitted with an 188HP 3.0-liter straight six coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels.

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11/01/2011

BMW's Colorful Head-Up Display Technology


“War is the father of all things”: the sentence that was uttered by Heraclitus 2,500 years ago remains true today. Throughout the years, technology developed mainly for war machines has trickled slowly, but steadily, down to everyday applications.

The Head-Up Display [HUD] system used in military jets is a prime example. Launched initially in 1958 to keep vital information in the pilot’s line of sight, in the ‘70s it was adopted by general aviation.

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10/29/2011

BMW 325i Convertible E30 wants to be an 8-Series when it Grows Up


While there's only a single digit gap between the E30 and E31 codenames, in reality, these two BMW models couldn't be more different from each other.

The E30, a.k.a. the 1983-1991 3-Series, represented the firm's entry-level family car in the 1980s, while the E31, more widely known as the 8-Series, was the brand's flagship GT coupe in the 1990s.

But one German owner had the bright idea of taking a 1989 325i Convertible (albeit with pre-1987 tail lamps) and fusing the front end of an 850i Coupe on its nose. Of course, there was a slight problem with the width of the 8-Series fascia that was solved by…removing one of the BMW kidney grilles.

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10/28/2011

BMW Begins Regular Production of new 2012 3-Series Sedan


With the official presentation out of the way, the BMW Group began series production of its new premium sedan, the 2012 3-Series, at is Munich plant in Germany as it prepares for its worldwide market launch in February next year.

“The BMW 3 Series is the most important volume-produced model from the BMW Group as well as the biggest-selling model in the entire premium segment," said Frank-Peter Arndt, Member of the BMW AG Board of Management responsible for production.

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10/27/2011

A Look at Some of the More Odd Creations of BMW's Individual Division


For the past few decades, BMW's Individual customization division has been catering to the needs of the Bavarian firm's more affluent clientele that are willing to dig a little bit deeper into their pockets to personalize their vehicles.

The firm's Individual workshop promises to fulfill almost any wishes as long as they comply with safety requirements and legal stipulations.

And while one client's request to base all colors used on an M6 Coupe around a Hawaiian Koawood trim worked out nicely (see video here), we can't say the same for the lamb wool floor mats found on a 2008 7-Series or the custom fabric interior trim on the 1992 7-Series.

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BMW wants you to get into the Christmas Spending Spirit


We're two months away from Christmas, which means most companies are ramping up their efforts to…occupy your wallet. Even carmakers can’t resist the temptation to propose some gifts.

Among the first automakers to launch their Christmas goods is BMW. The Bavarian automaker claims that its online-shop has a little something for everybody, be that your mother, father, sibling, daughter or son, including clothing, sporting goods, children’s products, miniatures, luggage, and accessories.

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10/26/2011

First Spy Shots of 2013 BMW 3-Series Coupe or New 4-Series


Now that didn't take long, did it? No sooner than BMW revealed the sixth-generation of its 3-Series saloon and the first camouflaged prototypes of the coupe model have hit the streets of Germany to begin their final stages of testing.

For those of you confused with our title, unconfirmed reports citing insider sources claim that BMW is contemplating the use of odd numbers for its family models such as sedans and station wagons and even numbers for its sportier vehicles like the X6 and the two door version of the 3-Series, which may be named 4-Series.

BMW had toyed around with the idea in the past but it never came to fruition. We still don't know for sure if the next 3-Series Coupe will be renamed or not.

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Rumors: Mercedes-Benz to Resurrect Straight-Six Engines?


If there is one company that is widely renowned for its perfectly smooth straight-six engines, that would most certainly be BMW. The truth is though the Bavarian firm's arch-rival Mercedes-Benz also has a long history of using the exact same type of engine before it switched to a more space-efficient V6 layout.

Now, Britain's CAR magazine is reporting that Mercedes has signed-off a completely new family of engines for 2015, which aside from smaller V8s and a fresh batch of four-cylinder power plants, surprisingly enough, also includes a new generation of straight six units.

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10/25/2011

BMW’s M Division wants to Develop a Mercedes SLS AMG Rival


BMW boasts quite an extensive range of models, from the base 1-Series hatchback to the flagship M variants and everything in between. Hatchbacks, coupes, saloons, estates, hybrids, SUVs, you name it and there is at least one model with the red and blue badge on it. Recently, even a diesel-powered X6 M was spotted making the rounds at the Nordschleife.

The M division's engineers, though, think that there's something missing. In a recent interview, the F10 M5's project leader Max Ahme revealed that the company is currently considering a pure supercar – something it lacked since the Lamborghini-built M1 that was produced between 1978 and 1981.

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BMW Takes us on a Historical Journey of its Large Coupe and Convertible Models at its Museum


One of the star attractions for automotive enthusiasts visiting the German city of Munich is BMW's recently redone 53,000 square foot museum. Along with the permanent exhibitions, the Bavarian brand's museum also hosts special events dedicated to a certain period or line of vehicles.

Starting from October 28, 2011 and until the end of September 2012, the BMW Museum will present a special exhibition devoted to the development of the firm's large coupe and convertible models throughout the years.

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10/24/2011

"Sporting Passion" Theme Takes Center Role in BMW's Campaign for the New 3-Series Sedan


The next generation of the BMW Group's most important volume model, the brand-new 3-Series sedan, made its world premiere in Munich a fortnight ago ahead of its global sales launch in February of 2012.

Today, the Bavarian automaker announced the first details on the ad campaign for the new premium saloon that makes its debut online through BMW's websites and Facebook pages with print media and TV to follow at the beginning of February.

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10/21/2011

I Know What You Did Last Corner: BMW Joins the Networked Car/Roadside Brigade


Now that the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions issue seem to subside, automakers are tuning to the latest fad in car technology: “intelligent” driving.

In plain English, it means state-of-the-art infotainment systems than enable cars to “see” ahead and “talk” to each other, warning the driver of possibly dangerous situations. After General Motors, BMW also jumps on the bandwagon of “connected” vehicles and infrastructure.

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10/19/2011

SPIED: 2014 BMW M3 F30 Show Up on the Nürburgring Track


Here are some fresh photos of the upcoming, next generation BMW M3 sports sedan wearing some swirly patches of camouflage while testing on the infamous "Green Hell".

Since the last time we posted scoop pictures of the new M3, BMW presented the regular versions of its new 3 sedan, codenamed F30, with the M Sport Package models giving us a taste of what to expect from the golden-boy of the series.

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10/18/2011

Politically Incorrect Video Presentation of the New 2012 BMW M5 F10 Sports Sedan


Do you dislike watching powerful rear-wheel drive cars burn rubber, drift around corners and roundabouts and generally be driven in a manner that many would consider politically incorrect?

Then we strongly suggest that you move on and avoid viewing the video presentation of the new 560-horsepower BMW M5 sports saloon from Hungarian TV Show Totalcar and its presenter who could easily be mistaken for Hugh Jackman's long-lost young brother from the x-Men series.

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2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan Online Configurator Goes Live


BMW is wasting no time to get fans of the new 2012 3-Series saloon in a spending mood even though the car won't go on sale before February next year.

After the comprehensive presentation that even included details on the M Sport package that will be available for order in the summer of 2012, BMW released an online configurator that allows consumers to create the 3-Series of their dreams.

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10/17/2011

2014 BMW M3 Sedan F30 and 3-Series Coupe Speculatively Rendered


Given the close proximity in the designs of BMW's outgoing E90 and the newly revealed F30 3-Series saloons, it's not hard to imagine what the rest of the range will look like.

The crew over from PS-Garage sent us these speculative renderings of the next-generation M3 sedan that we recently scooped testing in Germany and the upcoming coupe model.

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BMW Group to Launch MINI Brand in India in Early 2012, Prices to Start from Over 25 Lakh or $51k


The BMW Group's MINI brand is getting ready to add another important market to its belt as the Bavarian automaker announced on Monday that it will launch the firm's small premium models in India starting from 2012.

"I am pleased to announce that the Mini will be introduced in India in 2012," said BMW India President Andreas Schaaf. "We had developed a new Mini ten years ago from the scratch. India is the only country where Mini has not been introduced. So, I think, it will be as successful here as in other countries."

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