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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.

Introducing the new all-electric BMW i3

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 1:03PM

This morning in Frankfurt, Germany, the folks from BMW unveiled the newest chapter in the saga of the automaker as they introduced the new BMW i8 sports car and the BMW i3 – marking the first all-electric BMW and the formal introduction of the new BMW i-series.

The BMW i8 makes its grand debut

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 11:45AM

This morning in Frankfurt, Germany, BMW unveiled the next generation of the fabled luxury brand with a pair of innovative new vehicles including the all-electric BMW i3 and the high performance i8 hybrid sports car.

Mercedes-Benz MLC 2015 takes aim at BMW X6

By Armen Hareyan on July 28, 2011 - 7:31AM

Although the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML has just presented to us, the German manufacturer decides to give it a big brother, which should be called C and ML. Its mission is to confront the popular BMW X6.

China leads global auto industry rock party

By Hawke Fracassa on July 17, 2011 - 10:07PM

The makers of cars and trucks worldwide should celebrate. That is because there is measurable proof that the business of manufacturing and selling vehicles is experiencing a solid resurgence that began in 2010, according to a Vital Signs Online report from the Worldwatch Institute, an industry watchdog.

BMW opens virtual Art Car gallery online

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2011 - 5:00PM

Since 1975, BMW has featured 17 of their vehicles clad in custom artwork done by famous artists from around the world but rarely have you been able to see them all in one place so to offer the automotive world a closer look at the history of the BMW Art Car, the German automaker has put together the BMW Art Car Collection online.

BMW recalls 2011 X3 models over power steering failures

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2011 - 9:19PM

The 2011 BMW X3 has just begun hitting dealerships around the United States but the German automaker is already recalling a small group of the compact sport utes due to a concern focused around the vehicle’s power steering system.

Husqvarna releases photos of the ugly-but-awesome 2012 Nuda 900R

By Roman Rosa on July 1, 2011 - 2:25PM

A week ago, we brought you a spy video of Husqvarna testing their new prototype bike. Now they've released the studio photos to the public. My thoughts? Well, I'm truly delighted to see how ugly it is. For example, a Platypus is basically a beaver that lays eggs, has a duck bill, and is venomous. It's incredibly ugly, but you can't deny that the Platypus is awesome.

The 2012 BMW M5 covers Forza Motorsports 4 Collector’s Edition

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2011 - 2:18PM

After the 2012 BMW M5 was formally introduced in public at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, the folks at Microsoft introduced the new Forza Motorsports 4 Limited Collector’s Edition with the gorgeous new high performance BMW sedan serving as the cover model for the special edition of the next generation of the Forza series.

Mini announces 2012 pricing, including the new Cooper Coupe

By Patrick Rall on June 21, 2011 - 2:17PM

Just yesterday Mini dropped the curtain on the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe and today, the company has offered pricing for the entire 2012 model year lineup.

BMW officially unveils the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:51PM

We’ve seen spyshots; we’ve heard rumors but now it is all official as today, BMW lifted the curtain on the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe as they have offered up a huge spread of images and all of the important details on the new Mini model.

The back end of the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:47PM

The front end of the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:45PM

The 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe all opened up

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:44PM

A side profile of the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:43PM

The new 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe front the front corner

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 7:41PM

The 2012 BMW M5 pictures hit the internet

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2011 - 11:10AM

The high performance sedan crowd has been dreaming of the 2012 BMW M5 with the help of spyshots and company-provided videos of the car flexing its muscle but today, we have our first real look at the new super sedan – and it is just as spectacular as the spyshots and videos suggested.

The interior of the 2012 BMW M5

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2011 - 11:07AM

A look at the 2012 BMW M5's twin turbo V8

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2011 - 11:07AM

A close up of the wheel and brake system of the 2012 BMW M5

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2011 - 11:05AM

A side shot of the 2012 BMW M5

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2011 - 11:04AM

A high angle of the 2012 BMW M5 front end

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2011 - 11:03AM

A rear end shot of the 2012 BMW M5

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2011 - 11:02AM

BMW 1- and 3-Series 2-door coupe and vert to become 2- and 4-Series

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2011 - 3:31PM

Just last week we reported that BMW had filed for the trademarks to “BMW M2” and “M2” and now we have a clearer idea of what those could be as several sources suggest that what we know now as the BMW 1-Series and 3-Series Coupe and Convertible will be known next year as the new BMW 2-Series and 4-Series.

2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe loses its shine for a limited run build

By John Matras on June 10, 2011 - 4:58PM

Matte matters for BMW owners, or at least it will to the 19 lucky buyers of the limited-run 2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe that will sell out in a matter of minutes when a special phone line opens for reservations on June 16.

The 2012 BMW 1 Series is revealed

By Patrick Rall on June 8, 2011 - 12:19PM

The new 2012 BMW 1 Series is expected to make its formal debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show later this year, but after a handful of images of the new 5-door luxury car snuck onto the internet. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Public, ETR:BMW) has unloaded all of the major details on the redesigned 1 Series expected to hit showrooms next year.

A side profile of the 2012 BMW 1 Series 5-door

By Patrick Rall on June 8, 2011 - 12:16PM

A rear view of the 2012 BMW 1 Series 5-door

By Patrick Rall on June 8, 2011 - 12:15PM

A front corner view of the new 2012 BMW 1 Series 5-door

By Patrick Rall on June 8, 2011 - 12:14PM

BMW files trademarks for M2 titles

By Patrick Rall on June 8, 2011 - 10:30AM

The auto industry recently learned the sad news that the awesome new BMW 1 Series M Coupe would only see production this year, but fans of the most powerful letter in the world may not need to wait long for the predecessor, as Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Public, ETR:BMW) has filed a trademark for “M2” and “BMW M2”.

2012 Mini Coupe First Two-Seater in the Mini Lineup

By Keith Griffin on June 6, 2011 - 7:56AM

Mini, one of the smallest cars in the North American market, has finally come out with the model it should have had all along: a 2012 Mini coupe, the first two-seater in its lineup.

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