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BMW is a top German brand with the initials standing for Bavarian Motor Works. This Torque News page covers all BMW models, and the latest news and stories from the Bavarian Automaker. It is located in Munich Germany, and is known as “The Ultimate Driving Machine” which comes from their sporty driving dynamics. BMW is now a top brand in the U.S. market, because of models like the BMW 1600 and 2002 introduced in the late 60s, when their popularity skyrocketed. The high performance 2.0 liter powertrain, defined what a 'sport sedan' is, and created a generation of performance enthusiasts around the globe. BMW evolved over the years into a luxury brand with models like the 320i, 528i, 630 CSI and 733i luxury 4-door sedan.

Now BMW has a wide-range of sedans, sport coupes, crossovers and SUVs. The BMW 3 Series still defines the modern sport sedan, while the '5', '6' and '7'-Series are now recognized as top models in their respective categories. The top-selling vehicles now include the entry-level X1 to top-of-the-range X6 crossover coupe. BMW is also a global leader in the all-electric revolution and now includes the BMW i3 model and i8 performance car in their lineup.

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2015 - 8:39AM
The 2015 BMW Z4 GT3 finishes a close second at the 2015 Nurburgring 24-hour race. Just how close was the finish?
By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2015 - 7:20AM
BMW M GmbH will replace the existing Competition Package for the 2015 BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Gran Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible with an upgraded version. How fast is the new M6?
By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2015 - 7:37AM
BMW teases the 3.0 CSL Hommage before it will be unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. What makes the BMW 3.0 CSL so important for BMW?
By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2015 - 7:49AM
BMW has announced they will launch a new 2016 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid.
By John Goreham on May 11, 2015 - 10:17AM
Do you have a BMW, MINI, or another car that uses run-flat tires? Did you know that many tire manufacturers offer a free road hazard warranty? Neither did we.
By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2015 - 7:29AM
The new 2016 BMW 3 Series lineup gets a refresh and a new 340i features new 320hp TwinPower turbo engine.
By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2015 - 8:10AM
BMW has given us a glimpse of the new 2016 M3 Sedan and it gets a few changes inside and out.
By Denis Flierl on May 6, 2015 - 7:56AM
This beautiful 2015 BMW M4 gets lowered by European Auto Source. How do you take a good looking car and make it look even better?
By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2015 - 8:03AM
May marks the 40th anniversary of the BMW 3 Series. What makes the iconic car the most successful BMW of all-time?
By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2015 - 8:17AM
BMW showcased two BMW M3 race cars next to their street car counterparts. Why does motorsports play a big role in M3’s development?
By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2015 - 8:12AM
The 2015 BMW 2 Series has been named to Kelly Blue Book’s 10 Best Luxury Cars under $35K list. What makes this sports car one of the best?
By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2015 - 12:49PM
Take a 2015 Subaru WRX STI with summer tires vs a rear drive BMW M4 with snow tires and who wins in a snow tug of war? [video]
By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2015 - 7:59AM
BMW remains the global leader in luxury car sales staying ahead of rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz. What models are helping BMW?
By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2015 - 7:45AM
The BMW M3/M4 performance sedan and coupe have been named the most aesthetically pleasing models in the sports car class. What sets the twins apart?
By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2015 - 8:35AM
The BMW i8 was declared the 2015 World Green Car at the New York International Auto Show. How did the i8 get there?
By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2015 - 8:05AM
European Auto Source says they swapped the I6 turbo in the new BMW M4 for a S65 V8 powerplant. Or did they?
By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2015 - 8:57AM
With help from BMW’s performance division, BMW is sitting on top as the luxury car leader in the U.S. What is attracting buyers to BMW M?
By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2015 - 10:07AM
The new BMW i8 wins another award and sprints away with the World Car Award in the World Green Car category. What other World Car Award did i8 narrowly miss?
By Denis Flierl on April 1, 2015 - 6:56AM
The “Official Car of MotoGP”, the 2015 BMW M4 with innovative water injection took to the track for the first time. How much more power does it get?
By Denis Flierl on March 31, 2015 - 8:33AM
The BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition is super expensive and ultra-exclusive. The first customer took delivery of the Marco Wittmann model.
By John Goreham on March 27, 2015 - 11:50AM
J.D. Power and Associates have conducted a study. The results say that customers are less satisfied with Run-flats than they are with standard designs.
By Denis Flierl on March 25, 2015 - 8:22AM
Normally DTM Drivers Timo Glock and Marco Wittmann race a BMW M4 on the race track. Watch them test a BMW X6 M on the track.
By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2015 - 7:50AM
The 2015 BMW M3 will play a key role in the new Mission Impossible “Rogue Nation” movie starring Tom Cruise. Watch the M3 get crushed. [video]
By Craig Couture on March 23, 2015 - 11:53AM
As most people went about their daily routines on Sunday morning, a company was starting an automotive trek that would attempt to set a North American record for the longest automated drive. While it was exciting news for many, does it mark the beginning of the end for automotive enthusiasts?
By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2015 - 8:07AM
The BMW Team RLL driving the Z4 race cars miss out on a podium finish at the scorching hot 12-hr race. How hot was it at Sebring?
By John Goreham on March 19, 2015 - 3:36PM
Starting this fall three new premium crossovers with a plug hit the market. Here’s what BMW’s X5 xDrive40e has to offer green SUV buyers.
By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2015 - 8:46AM
BMW Motorsport and Shell work together to produce high-performance oil for the BMW M4 DTM race cars.
By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2015 - 8:16AM
BMW reveals the M4 MotoGP Safety Car that will be the “Official Car of MotoGP” in 2015. BMW says it will feature new water injection?
By John Goreham on February 11, 2015 - 3:04PM
Autocar’s new video answers the question.
By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2015 - 8:00AM
If you’ve seen the BMW X6, the new 2015 BMW X4 is a smaller version of the coupe-like crossover. The all-new BMW X4 delivers on the same theme, in a smaller, more affordable and urban-friendly package.