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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 offering solar powered charging option for BMW i3 and i8

By David Herron on April 26, 2013 - 12:04PM

BMW is teaming up with SOLARWATT to offer a solar carport option for BMW i3 and i8 purchasers, to provide solar powered electric car charging, and power for the home.

BMW X4 Concept previews 2015 BMW X4 Coupe

BMW X4 Concept previews 2015 X4 production coupe [videos]

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2013 - 2:24PM

With the BMW Concept X4 that has just been revealed in Shanghai, BMW offers a preview of the future 2015 BMW X4 production coupe.

New BMW X4 Concept Coupe at Auto Shanghai 2013

BMW X4 Concept defines a new vehicle segment

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2013 - 7:57AM

The new BMW X4 Concept is making its ground breaking world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2013 and will be the forerunner of a new 2015 X4 production coupe.

BMW announces advanced orders for i3 electric vehicle

By John Goreham on March 19, 2013 - 9:56AM

BMW has received hundreds of advanced orders for the new i3, currently a concept, but slated for production.

BMW wins four red dot design awards. Image courtesy of Newpress/BMW

BMW scores four 2013 Red Dot International Design Awards

By Don Bain on March 18, 2013 - 7:56PM

Now in their 58th year, the Red Dot Design Awards are an international product design prize awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany, by a jury of 37 outstanding luminaries in product design judging thousands of entries for innovative manufacturing excellence.

BMW 328d bringing diesel power, 40mpg to the New York Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2013 - 4:25PM

When the 2013 New York International Auto Show opens later this month, the new BMW 328d will be among the big debuts with big diesel torque and fuel economy figures that could top the 40 mile per gallon mark.

New BMW 1 Series M Coupe coming, xDrive M6 Gran Coupe is not

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 9:31PM

According to BMW M Division boss Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, the company is very likely to build a successor to the insanely popular and incredibly awesome BMW 1 Series M Coupe in the future – but we should not hold out hope for an all wheel drive version of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe that debuted earlier this year in Detroit.

The high performance BMW Alpina B3 BiTurbo debuts in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2013 - 3:42PM

While it could be some time before we see the new BMW M3 Sedan, the Alpina high performance tuning house used the 2013 Geneva Motor Show to introduce their new B3 BiTurbo Saloon – a 410 horsepower version of the BMW 3 Series that wears the familiar subtle styling cues of the Alpina lineup in great form.

BMW i3 Concept Coupe comes with a unique idea

By John Goreham on March 4, 2013 - 3:48PM

BMW has studied EVs very closely for many years and uncovered some surprising EV habits regarding charging. BMW also has a unique idea about how to handle long trips if you are EV owner.

The 2013 Audi RS4 Avant in Forza Horizon

March Meguiar's Car Pack brings six new cars to Forza Horizon

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2013 - 3:43PM

The folks at Turn 10 have just announced the details on the March Meguiar’s Car Pack for Forza Horizon with 6 new vehicles ranging from a compact rally car to an ultra high performance SUV storming on to the festival racing scene – along with an extra car for those Horizon gamers who bought into the season pass program when the game was released.

2013 MINI John Cooper Works backflip in France

2013 MINI John Cooper Works nails the perfect backflip [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2013 - 7:50AM

Guerlain Chicherit delights snowboarders as he nails the first-ever successful backflip in a 2013 MINI John Cooper Works on a ski jump in France.

BMW & Daimler Teaming Up On An Electric Car

By Nicolas Zart on February 17, 2013 - 7:34PM

Unlikely business partners, BMW and Daimler are teaming up for a small electric car. This shows how quickly the car industry is evolving.

BMW recalls 570,000 vehicles over engine stalling issue

By Anthony Faccenda on February 16, 2013 - 5:11PM

BMW's massive recall affects multiple models including 1-Series, 3-Series and Z4 vehicles. Saturday's recall comes just one day after BMW recalled over 30,000 BMW X5 SUVs over brake problems.

Mercedes-Benz AMG inspires world's most powerful powerboat

By Aaron Turpen on February 16, 2013 - 12:51AM

The AMG has inspired the world's most powerful electric drive powerboat, built as a prototype by Cigarette Racing in Miami and debuting at the Miami International Boat Show this weekend.

BMW recalls over 30,000 SUVs due to hazardous brake defect

By Anthony Faccenda on February 15, 2013 - 6:58PM

BMW has decided to recall 30,265 model-year 2007 to 2010 BMW X5 SUVs due to a sizable number of warranty claims pertaining to loss of power assist braking,

The interior of the 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2013 - 9:55PM

The rear corner of the 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2013 - 9:55PM

The side profile of the 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2013 - 9:54PM

The front end of the 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2013 - 9:52PM

First look at BMW's surprising new 3 Series Gran Turismo

By John Goreham on February 6, 2013 - 8:07PM

BMW super-sizes and hatch-backs the 3 Series and creates an X6 for a slightly lower tax bracket

Mike Pethel's incredibly fast and power electric BMW, Photo by Hugh Hamilton

Mike Pethel Converts A Crazy Powerful And Fast BMW CS

By Nicolas Zart on January 27, 2013 - 7:26PM

What would you do if you wanted to convert your old BMW to elecricity? Mike Pethel's 1970 BMW CS 800 horespower and 1 mega-watt of energy.

Toyota and BMW will launch new lightweight sports vehicle

By Denis Flierl on January 24, 2013 - 8:08AM

Toyota and BMW have signed a binding agreement further deepening their cooperation for sustainable mobility and will launch a new lightweight fuel-efficient sports vehicle.

BMW's i3 electric car to have motorcycle engine range extender for 250 mile range

By David Herron on January 22, 2013 - 1:42PM

The BMW i3, billed as an all electric urban car, will have an option for a gasoline range extender that will offer a total driving range of 250 miles.

A BMW bearing the Canadian Olympics trademark.

BMW inks 4 year deal supporting Canadian Olympic Team

By Don Bain on January 21, 2013 - 5:04PM

BMW, manufacturer of high performance vehicles, has struck a four-year sponsorship deal with the high performance athletes of the Canadian Olympic Team.

2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe debuts at NAIAS as one of BMW’s quickest

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2013 - 1:39PM

The 2013 North American International Auto Show was a big deal for the folks at BMW and the 2014 M6 Gran Coupe was one of their main attractions – roaring into Detroit’s Cobo Hall as one of the most powerful and quickest models in the company’s incredible lineup.

The engine bay of the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2013 - 1:38PM

The back end of the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2013 - 1:37PM

The side profile of the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2013 - 1:37PM

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250. Image courtesy of MBUSA

BMW and Mercedes-Benz finally find front-wheel-drive

By Don Bain on January 18, 2013 - 7:46PM

BMW and Mercedes-Benz have traditionally built rear wheel drive vehicles, a trend that may end as both brands intend a move towards front-wheel-drive models over the next few years.

The rear end of the BMW 320i

By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2013 - 11:59AM

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