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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.

BMW i8 ad campaign will give you the chills

By Luke Ottaway on May 14, 2014 - 9:49AM

Some automakers have failed spectacularly at marketing their plug-in offerings. After the spine-tingling launch of the i8 global campaign, it is clear that every automaker should take lessons from BMW.

Driving impressions of the new BMW i3 electric vehicle

By John Goreham on May 2, 2014 - 2:39PM

BMW has created its own space in the EV market in terms of price and content, but does this car actually drive and feel like a BMW? The answer is interesting.

Lexus NX 200t has a very familiar engine design that works well for BMW

By John Goreham on April 21, 2014 - 10:23AM

The new 2015 Lexus NX 200t will take the BMW path when it comes to engine technology.

Are the 2015 Lexus RC F and 2015 BMW M4 really competitors?

By John Goreham on April 15, 2014 - 1:58PM

We argue no. The car magazines will set it up that way. Who do you think the cars' designers would agree with?

BMW i3 increases production to meet high demand, will double 2014 projections

By Luke Ottaway on April 15, 2014 - 12:43PM

The quirky electric city car with a luxury badge and price tag has been in high demand, and BMW is ramping up production to keep pace. The company now expects to double its initial projected sales of the i3 for 2014.

You Only Live Once, unless you are an EV battery

By Luke Ottaway on April 13, 2014 - 8:35PM

The expression that enjoyed a brief but spectacular reign as the motto for our nation’s youth does not apply to the batteries of electric vehicles. Once the range of your EV falls to an unacceptable level, that battery will not simply get thrown away.

BMW X5 plug-in to bring latest efficiency tech to New York Auto Show

By Luke Ottaway on April 7, 2014 - 8:39AM

BMW has announced they will bring an updated concept of their plug-in hybrid X5 eDrive model to the New York International Auto Show later this month. The automaker says the production version will achieve outstanding efficiency for a hybrid vehicle its size.

Lexus IS sports sedan retains its value 10% better than BMW 3 Series

By John Goreham on April 4, 2014 - 3:20PM

A study by NADA shows that the Lexus IS 350 and IS 250 line is the number one vehicle in terms of value retention. BMW’s 3 Series is 7th on the list.

EV sales strong in March, led by LEAF

By Luke Ottaway on April 2, 2014 - 3:09PM

Sales of electric vehicles were merely respectable in January and February but ramped up in March as winter reluctantly faded away.

Why can’t we agree on a DC fast charging standard?

By Luke Ottaway on March 22, 2014 - 2:07PM

There are now four different recognized charging standards worldwide for DC fast charging. This fragmentation of infrastructure hinders the growth of electric vehicles.

MotoGP should use a BMW bike with a sidecar for the safety vehicle

By Armen Hareyan on March 19, 2014 - 11:11PM

BMW is once again supplying the official safety vehicle for the 2014 MotoGP series. A 2014 BMW M4 Coupe especially prepared for the task will handle the on-track safety duties. In a press release, BMW M said it is proud to be part of this success story for the 16th season running. Since 1999, we have been the “Official Car of MotoGP”, helping keep the racetracks of the Motor Cycling World Championship safe all over the world.

BMW’s i3 Electric Car to Feature Life360 "Big Brother" Integration

By Armen Hareyan on March 11, 2014 - 5:39PM

Will Lexus' new NX turbo crossover use a BMW engine?

By John Goreham on March 10, 2014 - 1:25PM

The widely rumored BMW/Lexus sports car collaboration makes no sense. Engine sharing does.

$57,000 BMW 435i has no Bluetooth and no navigation system

By John Goreham on March 6, 2014 - 2:12PM

BMW‘s new coupe is a great looking car, but the commonplace equipment it lacks makes us wonder if it is a premium car brand anymore.

BMW ramps i3 production slower than expected, carbon body parts blamed

By Armen Hareyan on February 21, 2014 - 8:34PM

The BMW i3 has recently received the International Paul Pietsch Award as one of the most daring projects in automotive history. It goes without saying that innovation typically comes at a price, particularly when it's of the daring kind.

Study finds increasing problems with 4-cylinder engines

By John Goreham on February 13, 2014 - 1:10PM

In its most recent Vehicle Dependability Study, J.D. Power found an industry-wide increase in vehicle problems for the first time in 15 years. The vast majority of the problems are with 4-cylinder vehicles.

Study finds Lexus about twice as dependable as BMW

By John Goreham on February 12, 2014 - 3:32PM

Lexus dominates the 2014 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. No other automaker is even remotely close to Lexus in terms of fewest problems reported by consumers.

The ActiveE Field Trial: The Final Chapter

By Armen Hareyan on February 5, 2014 - 5:26PM

After the introduction of BMW i3 will the majority of ActiveE Electronauts stay or leave the brand?

DC fast charging: to order or not to order?

By Armen Hareyan on February 5, 2014 - 4:52PM

I was following an interesting discussion on BMW i3 Facebook group in which one member asked the community that his dealer was offering to add DC fast charger, and whether he should order it or no. The subject is of interest to many BMW i3 and EV owners in general, so I decided to paste it here.

Driving impressions of BMW's diminutive 2014 X1 XDrive28i

By John Goreham on January 27, 2014 - 2:05PM

The 2014 BMW X1 wants so badly to be a compact, sporty, luxury crossover, but it is really just a small BMW. Is that a bad thing?

BMW i3 in German Autobahn: Few Exciting Videos

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2014 - 9:49AM

BMW i3 fans always look for existing videos of this electric car and these few videos show the testing of the vehicle's reliability in German Autobahn.

Test-driving BMW i3 with Scepticism and Putting and Order Afterwards

By Armen Hareyan on January 20, 2014 - 1:22PM

Jack Mark from Boston is describing his family's exclusive BMW i3 test-driving experience.

Winter of discontent - BMW i3 and the Electronaut community

By Armen Hareyan on January 17, 2014 - 9:20AM

The Electronauts are not a happy bunch these days. For those who ask Electrowho?, this is a group of 700 people, who took delivery of BMW ActiveE all-electric vehicles two years ago and are doing the field trial for BMW, paying big money for that privilege.

BMW gamble on i3 range - Is 100 miles enough?

By Armen Hareyan on January 13, 2014 - 11:37AM

The BMW i3 is here. A select few have already had the pleasure of test driving it, but the biggest disappointment seems to be the range of the car.

The BMW ActiveE: a great EV but a better BMW for snow

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2014 - 9:52AM

How is the ActiveE in the winter, I get that a lot, mostly because it is an EV and also because it is a BMW. EVs are known for losing range in cold temps and BMWs are just known for losing it in snow, most or at least in the past, have been rear wheel drive. So after driving in more snow storms than I care to remember I can tell you that the ActiveE performs better than expected though there are some drawbacks.

New letters, New look, New BMWs

By Armen Hareyan on January 8, 2014 - 2:25PM

While many view letters like E and F as only a form of communication with each other, BMW views them as vastly different and evolutionary changes in their vehicle development. Baron Selman reports from Bethesda, MD.

The EPA Range of the BMW i3: A Prognosis

By Armen Hareyan on January 7, 2014 - 10:05AM

This analysis will attempt to answer the question, which appears to on the mind of every prospective BMW i3 buyer. What will be its EPA range? George Betak reports from San Jose, CA.

Lexus will show new BMW 4 Series fighter RC 350 coupe this month

By John Goreham on November 4, 2013 - 12:37PM

Lexus’ new IS 350 has been beating the BMW 335i in comparisons by leading car magazines lately. Now Lexus is poised to offer a longer, wider coupe called the RC 350 to bring the beat-downs to the new BMW 435i.

BMW planning plug-in hybrids across entire line, starting with X5 SUV

By David Herron on September 27, 2013 - 3:39PM

BMW says it is planning to make plug-in hybrid electric versions of every car they build, following the BMW i3 and BMW i8 with a plug-in hybrid version of the newly revamped BMW X5 SUV.

2014 Lexus IS 350 beats BMW 335i in comparison test - again

By John Goreham on September 26, 2013 - 4:37PM

First the BMW 335i lost to the new 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in a Car and Driver comparison. Now Road and Track also picked the Lexus IS 350 F Sport as the best sports sedan. Is a consensus building?

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