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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.

End of production run for BMW M3 Coupe signals new era

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2013 - 10:40AM

BMW announces the end of production for the fourth generation of the BMW M3 Coupe as the last 2013 high-performance model rolls of the line. But it signals exciting things ahead for the 2014 M3/M4.

The BMW i8 Roadster Concept Car. Image courtesy of BMW

BMW i8 Roadster named North American Best Production Preview Vehicle [video]

By Don Bain on July 2, 2013 - 6:21PM

After the BMW i8 Roadster won the North American Concept Car of the Year Award last year, it has proceeded to be named the Best Production Preview Vehicle by a virtual Who’s Who of automotive journalists.

2014 BMW X5 prices climb

By John Goreham on June 24, 2013 - 5:15PM

The new 2014 BMW will be the first car that can drive for you in traffic. Here is what you should expect to pay. Look on the bright side you can fire the chauffer.

How Porsche beat Mercedes and BMW so completely in quality

By John Goreham on June 20, 2013 - 5:15PM

Porsche is the overall J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study champ. However, how they won is more amazing.

2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe sends message to Audi and Mercedes

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2013 - 8:15PM

The all-new 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe is a new generation coupe for the German brand, marks a new era of performance and sports appeal and sends a powerful message to Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

How BMW completes a hat trick of the sportiest cars of 2013

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2013 - 10:45AM

The new 2013 BMW M550d xDrive, 335i Sedan and the 335i Coupe are “The sportiest cars of 2013.” What is BMW doing to stay ahead of Audi and Mercedes?

Toyota's "Father of the Prius" wants a new Supra from BMW joint venture

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2013 - 9:00AM

Takeshi Uchiyamada is known within Toyota Motor Corp as the Father of the Prius but the soon-to-be-chairman has set his sights on a new goal – developing a modern Toyota Supra under the joint venture with BMW.

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV. Image coutesy of GM Media

BMW and Chevrolet prototypes prove value of DC Fast Charging

By Don Bain on June 11, 2013 - 10:00PM

Prototypes of the of the BMW i3 and the Chevrolet Spark EV have proven the viability of the Society of Automotive Engineers industry standard for DC Fast Charging stations.

Why the BMW 3 Series is the best compact sports sedan in the world

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2013 - 6:12PM

The 2013 BMW 3 Series keeps piling up recognition and has been presented with the coveted 2013 All-Star award from Automobile Magazine. How does BMW keep the compact sport sedan so appealing?

NHTSA steps up to help us understand self-driving cars

By John Goreham on June 5, 2013 - 4:49PM

NHTSA has developed a level system for defining the automation technology in a self-driving vehicle. Just in time, since cars that drive themselves are already here.

Cool self-driving cars are here now

By John Goreham on June 3, 2013 - 6:12PM

The geek-mobile we all envisioned is ready, but the first cars to market that drive themselves are the coolest cars in the marketplace.

2014 BMW X5 will now drive for you

By John Goreham on May 29, 2013 - 7:50PM

Autonomous driving is here now and it comes to us, from of all places, the Ultimate Driving Machine. The 3rd generation of BMW's hugely successful X5 can now do the driving for you in some situations.

Europeans using QR codes to access electric car charging with new German joint venture

By David Herron on May 28, 2013 - 5:41AM

Accessing any electric car charging station in Europe could be as easy as scanning a QR code tag, with a new joint venture formed by German manufacturers, Hubject GmbH.

BMW Gran Lusso Coupe takes luxury and exclusivity to a new level [updated]

By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2013 - 6:02PM

The BMW Group and Italian car designer firm and coachbuilder Pininfarina have joined together and have just unveiled the new BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe. [video]

BMW and Toyota could debut a hybrid sports car later this year

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2013 - 12:17PM

BMW and Toyota announced in late 2011 that the two massive automakers had entered into an agreement to jointly develop new technology including fuel cell, diesel and hybrid drivetrains but rumors indicate that the first co-designed vehicle from Toyota and BMW could be a sports car – and it could debut as soon as late this year.

2014 BMW M5 pricing arrives online, includes new 575hp Competition Package

By Patrick Rall on May 20, 2013 - 2:20PM

The 2014 BMW M5 made its debut this past weekend at MFest in California with a handful of new features including the 575 horsepower Competition Package and shortly after the new blue high performance sedan first appeared in public, pricing for the super saloon arrived on the internet thanks to the folks at M5Post.com.

2014 BMW M5 and M6 with Competition Package

These specially equipped 2014 BMW M5s and M6s are even hotter

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2013 - 7:42AM

There are high-performance cars, and then there are sport sedans, coupes and convertibles that will blow your doors off like the 2014 BMW M5 and M6 with Competition Package.

Alluring 6 Series M Sport Edition will keep BMW in top spot

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 11:55AM

The new exclusive 2014 BMW 6 Series M Sport Edition shows how BMW will keep their number one ranking as the top luxury carmaker. What does it tell us?

2 subtle changes shown in leaked 2014 BMW M5 images - more power expected

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2013 - 2:14PM

Images of the gently refreshed 2014 BMW M5 were accidentally posted on the company website recently and while those images were quickly removed, they were saved and reposted by Autocar – giving us a look at the new front end and interior while also suggesting a possible increase in performance.

BMW M5 sets drifts 51.3 consecutive miles - sets Guinness World Record

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2013 - 5:26PM

BMW claimed an unusual record yesterday afternoon, announcing that their high performance M5 sedan had set the Guinness World Record for the longest consecutive drift, sliding around a skidpid nonstop for 51.3 miles – which required 322.5 laps of the small test pad.

Amazing Gran Lusso Coupe shows future BMW design language

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2013 - 8:04AM

What happens when BMW and Pininfarina, two tradition-steeped automakers join forces? They produce the elegant and exclusive Gran Lusso Coupe. What does the one-off coupe tell us?

Infiniti's Q50 is an exciting alternative for shoppers of the BMW 3 Series

By John Goreham on May 14, 2013 - 12:00PM

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 is Infiniti's new name for the G37. It brings new styling to the sport-sedan market, but will it stand out, or get lost in this new crowded segment?

Cadillac ATS-V Coupe nearing release

By John Goreham on May 13, 2013 - 10:57AM

Two reliable sightings appear to confirm that Cadillac is readying its ATS-V for its bout with the BMW M3. Here is what buyers should expect.

Cadillac CTS is longer, leaner and meaner

By John Goreham on May 9, 2013 - 12:01PM

One old trick and one new one make the 2014 CTS from Cadillac stiffer and lighter than the competition.

New 2013 BMW M3 Touring Emergency Medical services vehicle

How saving lives will be faster with new BMW M3

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2013 - 11:59AM

If you ever need emergency medical services, this new 2013 BMW M3 Touring Emergency Medical services vehicle can get to you much quicker.

Is the Lexus IS350 F Sport the world's best sports sedan?

By John Goreham on May 7, 2013 - 9:09AM

The reviews, reports, and comparison tests are starting to show that the 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport is the world's best sports sedan. Could this car be the one that unseats the BMW335i M Sport?

BMW joins massive exploding-airbag recall, adds 42k vehicles

By Anthony Faccenda on May 6, 2013 - 10:07PM

BMW is recalling 42,000 3-Series vehicles due to a passenger front airbag inflator defect.

The Lexus 2014 IS 350 F-Sport time trials. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Fast rides in 2014 Lexus IS models versus cars from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz

By Don Bain on May 3, 2013 - 7:25PM

As part of the 2014 Lexus IS introduction, attending members of the media were allowed to take several different 2014 Lexus IS models around a test course delineated by traffic cones and compare them to equivalent vehicles from competitors Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Why the BMW X1 is the best vehicle of the lower-middle class

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2013 - 10:39AM

The new 2013 BMW X1 is the class-winner in an important reliability category that all lower-middle class SUV buyers will be interested in knowing.

2014 Lexus IS350 and IS250 pricing will tempt BMW 3 Series shoppers

By John Goreham on April 29, 2013 - 2:53PM

The new 2014 Lexus IS line will cost almost 20% less than a similarly equipped BMW. Lexus will now offer 306 hp for the price of BMW's 240 hp model. Here are the details on the prices for the new Lexus IS line.

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