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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.

Lexus is at it again with EV attack ads, still doesn’t get it

By Luke Ottaway on November 11, 2014 - 12:22PM

Oh, Lexus. We know you are proud of those hybrids of yours, and we know your parent company (Toyota) does not think highly of battery electric vehicles. But this is not a race for political office.

October EV sales: LEAF and i3 stay strong while plug-in hybrids falter

By Luke Ottaway on November 4, 2014 - 11:04PM

An impressive streak came to an end last month: the current generation of plug-in vehicles delivered fewer copies year-over-year for the first time ever. The main culprit was slow sales of plug-in hybrids, influenced by several factors.

Green comparison of 2015 BMW 535d to Lexus GS 450h shows diesel’s dead-end

By John Goreham on October 30, 2014 - 10:57AM

Diesel wants so badly for you to think of it as a green fuel. It is not now, and will not be in the future as this comparison highlights.

2015 Lexus RC F and BMW M4 basically tie on racetrack

By John Goreham on October 29, 2014 - 6:13PM

The BMW M4 is a much faster car on a racetrack than the Lexus RC F, right? Not according to MotorTrend’s time which rounded to the second.

Expect a plug-in hybrid Mini with all-wheel-drive to arrive in 2015

By Luke Ottaway on October 16, 2014 - 9:24AM

It is not a secret that BMW is making big moves in the electric vehicle segment, particularly with the ground-breaking i3 and i8. It is looking increasingly likely that the automaker will bring plug-in technology to the Mini brand sometime next year.

BMW i3 REx has a potentially dangerous flaw, but a fix is on the way

By Luke Ottaway on October 15, 2014 - 11:12AM

The BMW i3 is an excellent car by nearly all accounts, but the range-extended REx model has an engineering flaw that could prove deadly. Luckily, BMW is addressing the issue.

Do electric cars have to match the capabilities of gasoline to reach the mass market?

By Luke Ottaway on October 8, 2014 - 10:12AM

Recent comments by Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne inspired us to address a very important but often unasked question: must electric vehicles duplicate the characteristics of their gasoline competitors to reach the mass market?

Track drive reveals excellent balance of the 2015 BMW 228i

By John Goreham on September 24, 2014 - 3:38PM

Our second track experience in the 2015 BMW 228i confirms our first impressions. This car is a star.

2015 Lexus RC F vs. BMW M3 - Which is your better track car?

By John Goreham on September 23, 2014 - 1:04PM

The answer largely depends on who "you" are. Here is our take after driving both on-track.

A week with the BMW i8 isn’t enough to inspire Rory McIlroy to victory

By Luke Ottaway on September 8, 2014 - 12:32PM

The life of the world’s best golfer is enviable in many ways. One such perk of being Rory McIlroy: BMW gives you special treatment at their tournament.

2015 Lexus RC F more powerful than BMW M4

2015 Lexus RC F has 2 more cylinders and 42 more horses than BMW M4

By John Goreham on September 8, 2014 - 10:19AM

Not to mention a lower price when equally equipped, an extra gear or two and a few more things you might find useful in real life.

BMW’s i3 just the latest EV to blow past Tesla in US sales

By John Goreham on September 4, 2014 - 2:02PM

Despite the media and fan-boy hype, Tesla has dropped to 5th in monthly US electric vehicle sales rate. This time, the car to pass it is indeed stealing customers from the Tesla Model S' target demographic.

Lexus blows past BMW and Mercedes US sales in August.

By John Goreham on September 3, 2014 - 8:13PM

As Torque News Predicted in May, Lexus is now selling at the fastest rate among premium brands in the US market.

Forward crash prevention averts costly accidents in BMW i3

By John Goreham on August 13, 2014 - 5:08PM

Reports of real-life accidents being avoided by BMW i3 owners are highlighting just how valuable such a system can be.

BMW brings DC fast charging to a remarkable new low – in price

By Luke Ottaway on July 28, 2014 - 11:24PM

The most expensive yet most practical form of electric vehicle charging, DC fast charging is viewed by many as a big part of the solution to range anxiety. BMW now has unveiled the smallest and cheapest DC fast charger on the market.

Gasoline range extenders like those in the BMW i3 mean more EV miles travelled

By John Goreham on July 23, 2014 - 9:37AM

BMW i3 REx owners are reporting that their range extenders are permitting more EV trips than they would have done otherwise. We love stories about EVs that defy the conventional wisdom.

BMW X3 coolant alarm highlights how owners' manuals torture service advisors

By John Goreham on July 21, 2014 - 3:02PM

How a simple thing like a low coolant level can pit customers against the dealer service advisors.

2014 BMW i3 sales split between BEV and REx versions mirrors overall market

By John Goreham on July 10, 2014 - 1:21PM

Purely electric vehicles are not outselling EVs with gasoline range extenders of some kind. BMW's US sales so far follow the EV trend.

Launch challenges leave 2014 BMW i3 owners inconvenienced, not discouraged

By John Goreham on June 26, 2014 - 12:25PM

The all new BMW i3 electric sedan is now well into its second month of US sales. Some trouble spots have appeared, but overall owners are continuing to be excited about their new driving machines.

The turbocharged Lexus IS 200t will hit BMW 328i where it hurts

By John Goreham on June 23, 2014 - 9:33PM

Lexus is about to replace the sedate IS 250 with a punchy new engine. This new Lexus model will beat BMW at its own game.

What's missing on the 2015 BMW M4 sports coupe?

By John Goreham on June 23, 2014 - 7:24PM

After our first look at the new 2015 BMW M4, we felt like there a few things missing on the car. Maybe you will disagree.

The 2014 BMW 228i is the only real BMW left

By John Goreham on June 18, 2014 - 10:18AM

We thought the BMW brand had given up its heritage completely. We were wrong.

What was it about the 2014 BMW 228i that made this woman smile?

By John Goreham on June 17, 2014 - 9:04PM

We will give you a hint. There was a lot of tire screeching, smoke from the brakes, and a bit of sideways sliding involved.

BMW, Nissan, and Tesla – the big three EV makers want to team up on fast charging

By Luke Ottaway on June 16, 2014 - 11:30PM

The nascent electric vehicle industry still has not agreed on a universal standard for fast charging, but that could soon change if the three biggest players in the EV industry join forces.

BMW i3 check engine light issue close to resolution

By John Goreham on June 16, 2014 - 12:52PM

BMW is preparing a solution to the problem according to a new BMW memo.

BMW i3 REx vs. Chevrolet Volt: two different approaches to plug-in hybrids

By Luke Ottaway on June 16, 2014 - 12:00AM

Aside from general misunderstanding of how plug-in hybrids work, an even less understood nuance is how the range-extended version of the BMW i3 is different from the most well known plug-in hybrid, the Chevrolet Volt. Torque News breaks it down.

BMW i3 Poll reveals surprising facts about who buys electric vehicles

By John Goreham on June 11, 2014 - 11:52AM

Torque News' exclusive poll reveals that buyers of the newest electric vehicle, the BMW i3, are not who BMW predicts will buy the car, and what they trade in does not fit the gas guzzler to green car narrative.

Your chance to drive a 2014 BMW on a track for free is coming- don’t miss it

By John Goreham on June 9, 2014 - 11:51AM

BMW is touring the US with a variety of programs offering drivers the chance to drive on an autocross course. There are also teen driver schools and car control school available. What you need to know to get a free spot.

Unique BMW i3 attracts new customers to the brand

By Luke Ottaway on June 8, 2014 - 10:58PM

The BMW i3 is what you might call a radical electric vehicle. It has seen strong demand so far, and BMW is thrilled at the number of buyers the i3 has taken from other brands.

Record-breaking EV sales in May led by one mainstay and two surprises

By Luke Ottaway on June 4, 2014 - 6:20PM

Electric vehicle sales have increased year-over-year in every month for 42 straight months. Still, the record-setting numbers the industry put up in May were impressive.

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