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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 bringing two new diesels to U.S. in 2013

By Denis Flierl on July 15, 2012 - 7:15PM

BMW will be offering two new diesel options in the U.S. beginning in the 2013 model year.

A detail of the ConnectedDrive High Guiding and 3D City modeling. © BMW USA

BMW ConnectedDrive's other features include handwriting recognition

By Don Bain on July 15, 2012 - 6:54PM

Of course, that’s in addition to more music storage, extended radio features and high speed Internet, among other aspects.

The 2012 BMW M5 from the Denver Auto Show. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

BMW introduces the onboard automotive stenographer within ConnectedDrive

By Don Bain on July 14, 2012 - 9:09PM

BMW has long been a leader in automotive connectivity and now their updated navigation and telematics system can record short texts, emails and notes to self, behind the wheel safely via voice command.

The BMW ActiveHybrid 3. Photo courtesy of BMW USA.

BMW leaps full force into hybrid competition with the ActiveHybrid 3

By Don Bain on July 7, 2012 - 2:43AM

Hybrid vehicles are the not the long suit of the company known for the Ultimate Driving Machine, but with the all-new ActiveHyrbrid 3 following on the heels of the ActiveHybrid 5 a new dimension has been entered by Bavarian Motor Works and the world will never be the same again.

2013 BMW M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition revealed

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2012 - 4:14PM

BMW announced the arrival of the 2013 M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition that will celebrate the longstanding relationship with the Lime Rock Park racing circuit.

2013 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon powertrain details revealed

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2012 - 10:00PM

BMW has announced exciting powertrain details on the 2013 3-Series Sports Wagon that will make its U.S. launch early next year.

2012 REFUEL electric car and motorcycle race bigger and badder than ever

By David Herron on July 2, 2012 - 10:44PM

In what may be the biggest yet assemblage of high powered electric vehicles, the 2012 REFUEL races, in its fourth year, is turning into a powerhouse of an informal electric racing event.

A screenshot of the 2013 BMW X1 build page

The 2013 BMW X1 build page is live, prices start at $31,545

By Patrick Rall on June 25, 2012 - 1:05PM

The build page for the 2013 BMW X1 is now live on BMWUSA.com and prospective buyers can now price out their ideal compact luxury sport ute with a price starting at just $31,545 for the rear wheel drive models and an entry price of $33,245 for all wheel drive models.

2013 BMW M5 is faster than a speeding bullet [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 23, 2012 - 9:00AM

The 2013 BMW M5 “Bullet” is a must-see video from BMW depicting the car doing its impression of a speeding bullet.

Next generation BMW M5 will not offer a manual transmission

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2012 - 2:53PM

The BMW M5 is one of the highest performance 4-door sedans in the world, with a twin turbo V8 sending 560 horsepower to the rear wheels by means of a 6-speed manual transmission but when the next generation M5 rolls out in the no-so-distant future, the only transmission available with be a dual clutch unit.

BMW i Born Electric Tour Distances German EV Competition

By Nicolas Zart on June 22, 2012 - 2:14PM

BMW is opening its i Born Electric Tour with a bang, waving the local competition a friendly goodbye and thumbing its nose at the Italian sleepy EV movement.

BMW accelerates the dream with the 2013 M6 Coupe and Convertible

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2012 - 12:16PM

The 2013 BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible combine luxury, performance and technology in an alluring package.

Mercedes-Benz E350, BMW X5 and X6 recalled

By Aaron Turpen on June 20, 2012 - 4:10PM

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC wagons for rear suspension issues. BMW is recalling 2012 and 2013 X5 and X6 SUVs for power steering leaks.

BMW to introduce 2013 B7 ALPINA at Pebble Beach

By John Goreham on June 15, 2012 - 11:56AM

BMW will introduce the new 2013 B7 ALPINA super-high performance flagship designed for discerning customers looking for ultra-exclusivity at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August.

BMW i is the company equivalent of an Apple store

BMW Takes on Apple Store with it's BMW i Store

By Nicolas Zart on June 13, 2012 - 10:54AM

BMW is opening its first BMW i Store in London, much like the Apple store in order to continue its global sustainability experience.

Earl Duque sitting in a 2012 BMW 3-Series

Hilarious video wins man a 2012 BMW 3-Series

By Denis Flierl on June 13, 2012 - 7:24AM

Earl Duque of Los Angeles, CA sits behind the wheel a 2012 BMW 3 Series sedan he won for creating the winning entry in BMW's "0 to Desir3 in 5.9 Seconds" contest.

BMW 7 Series diesel could be headed to the US

By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2012 - 9:41PM

While it has not been made official, rumors indicate that the new BMW 7 Series diesel could be headed for the United States and they could be here as early as the summer of 2014.

Why BMW drivers pay 25 percent more for insurance than Mercedes owners

By Don Bain on June 5, 2012 - 2:18PM

Mercedes car insurance is 25 percent cheaper than what BMW drivers pay, but there’s a way BMW drivers can lower auto insurance premiums.

BMW looking to expand its high-performance M lineup

By Denis Flierl on June 4, 2012 - 7:57AM

BMW is looking to expand their high-performance M brand and a senior BMW executive has said an M7 is a good possibility.

BMW Isetta

By Aaron Turpen on May 27, 2012 - 7:06PM

BMW Pairs with Zagato for Stunning Coupe

By Keith Griffin on May 25, 2012 - 2:48PM

Milan coachbuilder Zagato and BMW are teaming up to introduce the BMW Zagato Coupe this weekend at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

Electric Cars Available Now And Those You’ll Want To Own

By Nicolas Zart on May 25, 2012 - 2:14PM

The choice of electric cars, EVs is growing exponentially bringing you enough to satisfy almost all your daily driving needs with more coming on the horizon.

BMW launching i3 and i8 world tour ahead of 2013 product launch

By David Herron on May 25, 2012 - 2:18AM

The BMW i3 electric and i8 plug-in hybrid cars are heading off for a year-long world tour, starting in Rome, leading up to the launch of production versions of the car.

New 2013 BMW 7 Series lights the way for ultimate luxury machines

By John Goreham on May 24, 2012 - 8:47PM

BMW has refreshed its flagship sedan and the 2013 7 Series sets a high bar.

BMW replaces Toyota as world's most valuable brand

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2012 - 6:26PM

BMW is back on top as the world’s most valuable car brand after being ousted by Toyota last year.

M. The Most Powerful Letter in the World

The Next BMW M3 sedan will pack turbocharged inline 6

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2012 - 12:47PM

The modern BMW M3 raised some eyebrows when it was introduced with a naturally aspirated V8 engine but BMW purists should be appeased when the next generation of the BMW M3 arrives with an inline 6 cylinder engine – likely featuring forced induction.

A screenshot of the 2013 BMW M5 configurator

Build your 2013 BMW M5 online now

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2012 - 5:37PM

The 2013 BMW M5 is one of the highest performance sedans in the world and while a price starting at $90,785 will prevent most people from buying this incredible piece of German machinery, we can all dream as we build our dream M5 on the new online configurator.

2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan safest for 5 reasons

By John Goreham on May 21, 2012 - 1:06PM

BMW 2012 3 Series named Top Safety Pick for crash test and has 5 unusual technologies to keep passengers safe.

Will BMW's i8 win the Korean car market?

BMW Takes On the Korean Electric Car Market

By Nicolas Zart on May 18, 2012 - 1:02PM

The budding Korean electric car market is seeing BMW and its stunning i8 plug-in hybrid raise the temptation for potential electric drive owners.

The 2013 BMW 135is enters atop the 1 Series range

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2012 - 3:55PM

BMW issued a statement this morning announced the vehicle slated as the “new top performance model 1 Series for 2013” in the form of the new BMW 135is – a compact 2-door coupe and sedan packing more power and enhanced performance measures compared to the 2013 BMW 135i.

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