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BMW M2 CSL in the works?

BMW has reportedly given the green light for a production M2 CSL, a faster, more powerful and more hardcore version of the standard M2. According to a well-placed source, the BMW M2 CSL will get an uprated version of the standard car’s turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder engine, with power figures eclipsing …

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BMW introduces Vision Next 100 to celebrate 100th anniversary

BMW is celebrating its centenary with a brave new concept called the Vision Next 100. As the name implies, the concept provides a glimpse into the future, where vehicles will be fully connected. Looking appropriately futuristic, the Vision Next 100 concept is BMW’s take on the sedan of the future, …

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BMW 1 Series sedan scooped

Time is running out for BMW. The long-due-for-launch 1 Series sedan was supposed to drop into the segment played by the Audi A3 sedan and Mercedes-Benz CLA late last year. But delays see it going through yet another phase of prototyping. Spotted undergoing wild winter testing in Europe, the BMW …

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BMW i8 destroyed in freak crash

A BMW i8 hybrid sports car has been crushed by a cement mixer truck in California, USA yesterday morning in a freak accident. According to the Orange Country Fire Authority, a gardening truck collided with a cement truck, which then tipped over onto an offramp, rolling over the unfortunately BMW …

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BMW’s new flagship M760Li gets a 441kW Turbo V12

BMW has finally applied the M Performance badge to a 7 series model. The all new M760Li comes with a twin-turbo V-12 engine pumping out an impressive 441kW. This is the first V12 to be fitted to the new 7 series line and finally brings a competitor to the AMG-S63 and …

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BMW M2 announced as 2016 MotoGP Safety Car

The first round of the 2016 MotoGP Championship is just around the corner and BMW will once again line up the grid for the 2016 season with the new BMW M2 Safety Car. The new BMW M2, launched late last year, will replace the M4 used in the 2015 MotoGP …

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BMW M2 gains M Performance Parts

The new BMW M2 can now be specified with a range of original BMW accessories from the M Performance range. Lending the M2 extra sporting appeal is a set of carbon fibre bodykit which includes a front splitter, side sill attachment, rear diffuser, mirror caps and front grille in high-gloss black with integrated …

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BMW Z5 caught in winter testing

The is the BMW Z4 replacement, the Z5, caught testing in winter conditions ahead of a 2017 launch. Draped in thick camouflage, the Z5 appears to follow the classic roadster proportion of Z4 – long bonnet up the front and a short rear haunch. However, a major difference is in …

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BMW is world’s first to integrate IFTTT into their cars

BMW always strive to bring the latest technological advancements to their vehicles. Their newest advancement integrates the IFTTT service into their vehicles allowing customers to pair hundreds of services with commonly available Internet Of Thing devices (IOT). IFTTT allow users to create statements known as “Recipes”, which allow them free …

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Production version of BMW i8 Spyder delayed

BMW has delayed the introduction of the drop-top version of its eco-supercar, the i8. According to our friends at Motoring, the production version of the BMW i8 Spyder, which made its debut at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show as a concept, won’t hit the market until 2017 at the earliest. …

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Who needs a BMW M2 when a Dinan M235i makes 328kW?

Find the BMW M2 too dear and the M235i lacking punch? American tuner Dinan comes to the rescue. Shown here with only subtle updates to the exterior, the M235i impresses with what’s under the bonnet. The goodies of the “S3” performance enhancement package include a Dinan-built new turbocharger and larger …

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BMW announces competition package for M3 and M4

BMW-M3 M4 Competition Package

BMW have announced the Competition Package will be available for the M3 sedan and M4 coupe/convertible models. The competition pack provides exclusive performance/comfort upgrades and place it between the base and GTS models. BMW aggressively tuned the engine on the competition pack and managed to squeeze out an additional 14kW …

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Next-gen BMW 5 Series scooped ahead of mid-2016 launch

With Mercedes-Benz all set to roll out the all-new 2016 E-Class next week at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), it’s no surprise that BMW is feeling the need to get the next-generation 5 Series to market sooner rather than later. Due for a mid-2016 launch, Munich’s E-Class rival …

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