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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 front corner of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe known as The Black Knight

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 7:33PM

Hot New 2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition Available in Limited - Make That Very Limited – Quantities

By Keith Griffin on November 6, 2011 - 4:33PM

The 2012 M3 Competition Edition features Frozen Silver exterior paint and other enhancements to honor the 40 years since the founding of BMW M in 1972 but you're going to have to act quick because supplies are very limited and you'll need $81,000 to cover the cost.

BMW to unveil the BMW i3 and BMW i8 concept vehicles as cars of the future

By Frank Sherosky on November 3, 2011 - 3:45PM

BMW will host a special sneak-preview event on Nov. 9th in New York City to unveil for the first time in North America what it considers to be the cars of the future – the BMW i3 and BMW i8 concept vehicles.

China to decide how many BMW cars will be made in Germany

By Armen Hareyan on October 31, 2011 - 5:33PM

BMW says soon one of every two BMW cars will be made outside Germany and China will decide how many.

BMW creates 800 jobs to produce i3, i8 models in 2013

By Armen Hareyan on October 28, 2011 - 11:10AM

BMW careers is a busy place now for those looking for jobs in the auto industry as the company announced it will create 800 jobs to make BMW i3 in 2013 and i8 in 2014.

BMW Head-Up Display in Full Color for Series 5

BMW Series 5 Head-Up Display gets full color, making driving even safer

By Frank Sherosky on October 28, 2011 - 10:53AM

BMW Head-Up Display implies precision driving, no less than its contribution in a fighter jet. Initially developed for aviation, head-up display technology by BMW is now making a decisive contribution towards driving safety with the addition of full color.

German study finds next generation spending less time behind the wheel

By Don Bain on October 26, 2011 - 10:05PM

In the land that gave us BMW, Mercedes-Benz and the Volkswagen, a new study has discovered the next generation of German youth are driving less and riding public transit more. It is believed, nevertheless, they are not eschewing personal mobility for a greener lifestyle but delaying one of life’s more expensive purchases until after college, just as American students are worrying about paying off their student loans.

BMW South Carolina X3 Plant to be featured on National Geographic's Ultimate Factories

By Don Bain on October 26, 2011 - 4:34PM

BMW has just announced the National Geographic Channel (NGC) will air an hour-long documentary on the making of the BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle as part of the popular Ultimate Factories series.

BMW 3 series campaign highlights "Sporting Passion"

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 24, 2011 - 9:38PM

The new redesigned sixth generation BMW 3 Series, the company's flagship model, will have a worldwide marketing campaign centered around, “Sporting Passion.” The new campaign highlights the BMW 3 Series impressive efficiency, stunning design, and dynamic exterior body lines.

An illustration of BMW's Car-to-x technology's warning of eminent impact

BMW plans a conversant community of cars, infrastructure with Car-to-x

By Don Bain on October 21, 2011 - 4:22PM

BMW is developing technology, known as Car-to-x, to allow cars to speak to each other and their environment, effectively upgrading the function of sensors to predictive prescience, thereby creating a conversant community of cars.

NHTSA investigating 2007 and 2008 Mini Cooper S for fire risks

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2011 - 5:45PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into the 2007 and 2008 Mini Cooper S models over concerns that the vehicle could catch fire – even when the vehicle is parked with the engine off.

BMW and Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) ensures networked driving

By Frank Sherosky on October 17, 2011 - 11:27AM

Perfect integration of the Apple iPhone™ and the Apple iPad™ into the automobile ensures that the BMW driver is always securely, reliably and completely in touch with his own personal online world when on the road.

2012 BMW 3 Series Debuts To Strong Competition from Mercedes C Class, Lower Luxury Car Sales

By Keith Griffin on October 14, 2011 - 1:23PM

The 2012 BMW 3 series that debuted in Munich has the automotive media abuzz with excitement but it's been borne into a world where it faces tightening competition from the 2012 Mercedes C Class and an overall ennui in the luxury car sales market.

The bigger, badder 2012 BMW 3 Series meets the world

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:09PM

Today in Munich, the 2012 BMW 3 Series was introduced to the world with a streaming feed on the BMW Group Facebook page offering Bimmer fans around the world a chance to meet the new, larger 3 Series at 4pm Munich time (10am EST).

The interior of the 2012 BMW 3 Series Sport Line

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:06PM

The 2012 BMW 3 Series dash

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:05PM

The 2012 BMW 3 Series from the rear

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:03PM

The side profile of the 2012 BMW 3 Series

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:02PM

The 2012 BMW 3 Series front corner

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2011 - 1:01PM

A screenshot from the BMW Group Facebook page

The new BMW 3 Series to have streaming world premiere on Facebook

By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2011 - 2:18PM

The folks at BMW have announced that they will debut the new BMW 3 Series in Munich, Germany on October 14th, 2011 and for those who cannot attend in person, the German automaker will also offering streaming video on Facebook of the 3 Series world premiere.

BMW TwinPower Turbo technology now extended to 4-cylinder engines

BMW 5 Series 4-cylinder engines to feature BMW TwinPower Turbo technology

By Frank Sherosky on October 7, 2011 - 12:03PM

From the autumn 2011 lineup, both the BMW 5 Series Sedan and the BMW 5 Series Touring ranges will for the first time feature two newly developed four-cylinder gasoline engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.

Forza Motorsport 4 demo meets the world

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2011 - 2:15PM

This morning, the gaming world got its first good look at the racing game that looks to set the standard by which all other driving games are judged as Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios put the first playable demo for Forza Motorsport 4 live on Xbox Live for Gold members.

Introducing the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 11:10AM

BMW has just introduced the latest addition to their family of high end luxury “green” vehicles with the formal announcement of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series.

The engine of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series

The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series engine

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 10:59AM

Theunique wheels of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 10:57AM

The back of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series

The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series from the rear

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 10:56AM

The front of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series

The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series from the front

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 10:54AM

Premium prices above MSRP common now for used cars in U.S.

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 7:04PM

NADAguides reported today that American car buyers are paying a premium for new and preowned 2011 models that they really want. It's an unusual trend that more than 100 used 2011 models have a premium showroom value that surpasses 2011 MSRP prices – some preowned 2011s are worth almost 40% more than their original MSRPs.

BMW increases apprenticeships to ensure competitiveness in auto industry

By KC Kelly on September 29, 2011 - 9:13AM

Exciting news for the job market was released by The BMW Group. It will be offering employment to novices, to train them from the bottom up for some great career opportunities with BMW.

BMW to build X4 sport crossover in 2014, according to CEO Reithofer

By Gordon Block on September 24, 2011 - 4:27PM

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer has told German automotive magazine Auto Motor und Sport that BMW X4 all-weather sports coupe will fill the gap between the X3 and X6 in 2014.

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