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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.

The 2013 BMW 135is Convertible

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2012 - 3:52PM

The interior of the 2013 BMW 135is Coupe

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2012 - 3:51PM

The shifter of the 2013 BMW 135is Coupe

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2012 - 3:51PM

The rear end of the 2013 BMW 135is Coupe

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2012 - 3:50PM

6 Hours of race at the amazing Laguna Seca with the American Le Mans Series

6 Hours Of Racing Pleasure At Laguna Seca With The American Le Mans Series

By Nicolas Zart on May 14, 2012 - 2:54PM

Starting on a rather fresh and very foggy day, the little Mazda MX5 are already screaming around the unique bends, twists and famed cork screw of the Laguna Seca Raceway. After that it was 6 hours of familiar faces, some returning Aston Martin and Lotus and with a touch of Hollywood with Patrick Dempsey and his team.

2013 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon revealed, coming to US

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2012 - 7:42AM

BMW has announced the latest 3-Series Sports Wagon will be offered in the U.S. in 2013.

Next generation BMW Z4 to be sportier more agile

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2012 - 7:29AM

The updated BMW Z4 is due out around 2015 and will be a more dynamic sports car than the current two-door roadster.

2013 BMW 135i 3-door debuts, to have three trim options

By Aaron Turpen on May 13, 2012 - 2:47AM

Three trim options for the 2013 BMW 135i series will include a sporty new M upgrade for the compact offering's lineup to go with the hatchback introduction.

Next compact BMW convertible to introduce 2-Series

By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2012 - 3:00PM

Since the 2013 BMW 1-Series was introduced last summer as a sporty 5-door hatachback, many have speculated that the 2-door version of this car would become the new BMW 2-Series – speculation that has received some support from Car magazine, who has announced that the next generation BMW compact convertible is under development now and it will debut as the new 2-Series for the 2014 model year.

7,600 2012 BMW 3 Series recalled for faulty headrests

By Patrick Rall on May 8, 2012 - 2:50PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and BMW have announced a recall of select 3 Series sedans from the 2012 model year over a concern that the headrest could move more than it should and in the event of an accident – the headrest could fail to provide proper restraint which may cause injuries to the driver and/or passenger.

The 2012 BMW 3 Series with M Performance Parts

BMW debuts M performance parts for new 3 and 5 Series

By Patrick Rall on May 8, 2012 - 11:22AM

The folks at BMW’s M Performance Parts division have just announced a spread of new high performance goodies for the 2012 BMW 3 Series and the 2011-2012 BMW 5 Series – including wheels, brakes, body parts, interior components and an exhaust system that can help make your new Bimmer sportier looking while also boosting performance.

BMW offers solar garage option to ActiveE buyers in five states

By Don Bain on May 7, 2012 - 8:41PM

BMW announced today their partnership with Real Goods Solar to offer ActiveE drivers the opportunity to charge their EV at home with clean solar energy at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles.

BMW recalls 24k+ vehicles for emission system failure

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2012 - 4:26PM

BMW has announced that they will recall 24,340 cars and sport utility vehicles in the United States over a concern that the emission control systems may not be calibrated properly – a problem that could cause the service engine soon light to come on due to excessive levels of contaminants being released through the exhaust system from both diesel and gasoline powered vehicles.

Car makers team up to demonstrate universal fast electric car charging

By John Goreham on May 3, 2012 - 9:58AM

BMW, Volkswagen, GM, Ford, Chrysler and others will team up in May to demonstrate a universal fast charging system for all electric cars

Tesla coils and wireless charging, it's a short hop to the EV world

Bringing Convenience to Electric Cars With Wireless Charging

By Nicolas Zart on May 1, 2012 - 4:04PM

Although it might seem a little funny, some people still don’t like the idea of touching a cable to cheaply and conveniently recharge their electric car. Many companies are tweaking a technology already in use for many of our electronic devices, wireless charging, also called inductive in order to charge electric cars, EVs.

Will the 25 year old BMW M3 move to a turbo-four engine

By John Goreham on May 1, 2012 - 1:10PM

The BMW M3 had modest roots and was almost an afterthought, but has become the brands defining sports car after 25 years of racing success using many different engines

Man sues BMW for giving him 20-month erection after motorcycle ride

By Anthony Faccenda on April 29, 2012 - 9:13PM

A man has filed a lawsuit against BMW North America claiming that a four-hour ride on his 1993 BMW bike has caused him to have an erection for 20 months.

Onboard information system, a win or lose appeal

The Deal Maker Or Breaker With Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid And Electric Car Info Systems

By Nicolas Zart on April 28, 2012 - 2:32PM

There’s no denying stepping into a hybrid, HEV, a plug-in hybrid, PHEV or a pure electric car, EV for the first time can be a little disconcerting at first. Then it all makes sense, if the right environment has been intelligently thought of.

The Future Of Electric Cars Points At The Beijing Auto Show

By Nicolas Zart on April 24, 2012 - 3:08PM

Is the Beijing Auto Show the event to watch out for electric cars from now? It seems to be heading that direction.

BMW driving game Auto Club Revolution hints at 1-Series M Coupe future

By John Goreham on April 24, 2012 - 1:24PM

BMW releasing a virtual driving game called Auto Club Revolution which allows users to configure their own BMW 1-Series M Coupe for on-line gaming

BMW Leasing Becomes a Little More Worry Free

By Keith Griffin on April 23, 2012 - 7:26PM

Leasing a BMW or Mini has become a little more worry free thanks to a new offering from the German automaker.

BMW i8 Spyder debuts with eDrive technology in Beijing

By Patrick Rall on April 23, 2012 - 4:47PM

The Beijing Motor Show (better known as Auto China) opened today and among the big debuts was the formal introduction of the new BMW i8 Spyder and with it - announcing the new eDrive name given to the through the road hybrid drivetrain found in these sporty European super-hybrids.

BMW releasing special edition M3 Frozen Silver Edition in UK

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 19, 2012 - 6:56PM

BMW is celebrating the 40th anniversary of it's M performance division with a special edition BMW M3 coupe, the M3 Frozen Silver Edition. The US has already been graced with this special edition BMW and now it is our British friend's turn to enjoy it as it's being released in the United Kingdom (UK).

Olympic Torch is put to the test in BMW's extreme weather center

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 18, 2012 - 8:07PM

The Olympic Torch, a symbol of the nations of the world coming together, is being put to the test in BMW Group's state-of-the-art extreme weather testing center in Munich.

BMW, Rolls Royce recall 2,900 vehicles over engine fire risk

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2012 - 11:10AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select 2010, 2011 and 2012 model year BMW and Rolls Royce vehicles over a concern that circuitry under the hood could overheat and, in the worst case situations, lead to an engine bay fire in these high end luxury vehicles.

NHTSA upgrades investigation of BMW 7 Series for rollaway risks

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2012 - 12:52PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that they have upgraded their investigation of the BMW 7 Series to an engineering analysis – a move that could lead to a recall to address a possible safety issue if the US government agency finds some sort of engineering or mechanical defect with the range-topping BMW’s shifting system.

Using collaborative platforms is the beginning of open source

Making Sense Of When To Use Open Source For EVs

By Nicolas Zart on April 11, 2012 - 6:45PM

The debate is raging as whether to use open source for electric cars or not. The arguments are great from both sides but there is ultimately one outcome.

IBM is partnering with various carmakers for EVs

Top 10 Things You Might Not Know about Electric Vehicles

By Nicolas Zart on April 9, 2012 - 12:27PM

I met with Kal Gyimesi, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value to better understand how IBM is using its resource for the automotive industry as it makes its way forward, especially when it comes to the electric drive.

The 560hp 2012 BMW M6 Convertible debuts at the NY Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2012 - 3:44PM

Among the world debuts at the 2012 New York Auto Show is the introduction of the 2012 BMW M6 Convertible - a high performance droptop slated to hit North American dealerships this summer with a price starting well above the $100k mark but just like the M6 Coupe, the M6 ‘vert comes with all of the high performance goodies that you would expect from BMW’s performance division.

The engine of the 2012 BMW M6 Convertible

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2012 - 3:42PM

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