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Posted by Admin in BMW on 02 1st, 2012 | Comments Off
AutoExpress: BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Drive Review
UK magazine A utoExpress spent some time behind the wheel of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 brings together a BMW TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line engine, an electric drive system and an eight-speed automatic gearbox for the first time. The 306 hp six-cylinder in-line...
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Posted by in BMW, Mercedes on 02 1st, 2012 | Comments Off
Exclusive: BMW 1 Series GT to launch at Paris Motor Show
The long-time rumored BMW 1 Series GT is scheduled to appear at the Paris Motor Show in October. According to a source, the 1 Series Gran Turismo will be powered by three and four-cylinder turbo engines and will sport the new front-wheel drive platform architecture. Hybrid and xDrive versions...
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Posted by in Audi, BMW, general, GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 02 1st, 2012 | Comments Off
Editorial: BMW ActiveHybrid 5 and ActiveHybrid 3
The meeting where ZF pitched the 8HP eight speed automatic to BMW would have been interesting to attend. To have seen the wheels turn as the BMW engineering team recognized the flexibility of the transmission to deliver both performance and fuel economy would have been worth it. The ZF 8HP is one of...
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Posted by Admin in Auto Blog, Auto News, BMW on 01 31st, 2012 | Comments Off
2014 BMW M3 Sedan Spied: Bigger, Now with Downsizing
If the BMW 3-series is the quintessential sports sedan, then the M3 is the quintessential sports car in disguise. Ever since the launch of the first M3 in 1986, this BMW has enjoyed a fiercely loyal following of enthusiasts, as well as a distinguished racing career. It is the car that represents the...
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Rolex 24: Final Results
Rolex 24: The Stats DP 1st: Ozz Negri, John Pew, AJ Allmendinger, Justin Wilson, No. 60 LiveOn.com Ford/Riley DP 2nd: Ryan Dalziel, Enzo Potolicchio, Alex Popow, Lucas Luhr, Allan McNish, No. 8 Starworks Motorsport Ford/Riley DP 3rd: Felipe Nasr, Mike McDowell, Jorge Goncalvez, Gustavo Yacaman, No....
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Posted by Maria Palma in Auto News, BMW, GM on 01 31st, 2012 | Comments Off
Test complete video: 2012 BMW X3
It’s not often we think of any SUV as being fun to drive. But consider this: The BMW X3 truly fits that description. And seeing as how the original X3 basically invented the upscale sporty compact SUV segment, it’s refreshing that the latest version continues this tradition, while adding...
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Posted by Maria Palma in Audi, BMW, Object on 01 31st, 2012 | Comments Off
Opposite Lock: M Diesels Take the Stage
For some time BMWBLOG has been a proponent of M diesels. Why? Because we knew they could do it, and well. Also, because we have a hankering for ungodly sums of torque. Torque is fun. M cars are fun. So why not a diesel M car? Sports car drivers and performance drivers (not often synonymous) are a very...
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Posted by in Audi, Auto Blog, Auto News, BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes on 01 31st, 2012 | Comments Off
Buy second-hand for a more reliable motor
Filed under: Latest News What would you say if we told you that a ten-year-old Vauxhall Zafira is likely to be more reliable than the newest model? Well, it sounds inconceivable but automotive specialist Warranty Direct has found that a number of older model cars are actually more reliable than their...
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Posted by in BMW on 01 31st, 2012 | Comments Off
By The Numbers: Rolex 24 and Tunner Motorsport
The 50-th anniversary Rolex 24 race took place over the weekend and during 24 hours of non-stop racing, the excitement reached a new peak. BMWBLOG was present at the popular race and will report shortly the final results through photos and videos. But in the mean time, OneHotLap gives us a 360 degree...
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Posted by Horisly in BMW on 01 31st, 2012 | Comments Off
Spy Photos: BMW X5 M Facelift
Here are the first spy photos of the upcoming BMW X5 M facelift. In 2009, BMW offered their life cycle impulse to the standard X5 models, but the X5 M model came to market around the same time with the pre-facelift design cues. Nearly three years later, BMW is ready to offer small visual upgrades to...
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Posted by Maria Palma in BMW, GM on 01 31st, 2012 | Comments Off
Wallpapers: 2013 BMW X6 and 2013 BMW X6 M Facelifts
Last week, BMW unveiled the 2013 BMW X6 facelift that brings visual updates to the popular Sports Activity Coupe. Previewed along with the standard X6 model is also the refreshed BMW X6 M that gets a similar life cycle impulse. BMW says that the new X6 is the first vehicle in its segment to be available...
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Posted by admin in Audi, Auto Blog, Auto News, BMW, GM, Mercedes on 01 30th, 2012 | Comments Off
2012 BMW 3-Series Fuel-Economy Ratings Out, 328i Scores 36 MPG Highway
The EPA just released fuel-economy ratings for the recently debuted 2012 BMW 3-series , and the numbers are very impressive—and not just for the luxury sports-sedan segment. The 328i , which is powered by a turbocharged 240-hp four-cylinder engine, is rated at 24 mpg city and 36 highway when equipped...
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Posted by in Audi, Auto News, BMW, GM, Honda on 01 30th, 2012 | Comments Off
Test complete video: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion
A latecomer to the small SUV market, Volkswagen introduced the Tiguan in 2009, after the segment pioneers were well into their third generation. Competing in a popular category that is seeing several key models redesigned, we bought an updated 2012 Tiguan SEL 4Motion to see how it has progressed and...
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Posted by admin in Auto Blog, Auto News, BMW on 01 30th, 2012 | Comments Off
BMW Performance 200 At Daytona: Über Gallery [Car Porn]
Before the green flag waved over the big enduro race, cars from the Continental Tire series hit the track for the BMW Performance 200. Our friends at MotorSportMedia were there to bring you photos from the race. More » Originally posted here: BMW Performance 200 At Daytona: Über Gallery...
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Posted by in BMW on 01 30th, 2012 | Comments Off
More Rolls-Royce Ghost clients turn to bespoke personalisation
More than half of clients who specified a Rolls-Royce Ghost in 2011 turned to bespoke personalization. The service, which includes anything from the application of unique paint colors, coach lines and tread plates to whole vehicle designs featuring champagne sets, humidors and picnic cabinets, helped...
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