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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.

2019 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible top opened

The 2019 BMW M850i xDrive Is a Powerful Convertible with Explosive Power

By Armen Hareyan on October 8, 2019 - 12:40PM

Last year BMW replaced the already-prestigious 6 Series with even more prestigious 8 Series. BMW 8 Series are available in coupe, convertible and soon Grand Coupe four-door body styles. The 2018 xDrive Convertible was worth $113,000, but the 2019 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible costs $130,745. Some reviewers have already called it an expensive bargain.

Tesla Model 3's Interesting Impact on BMW Sales

By John Goreham on October 7, 2019 - 11:37AM

The Tesla Model 3 appears to have had an impact on BMW's sales. But not the way Tesla fans imagine.

BMW will end the i3 after this generation.

End of the i3 Electric Vehicle - BMW Will Sunset the Low-Selling EV Model

By John Goreham on September 17, 2019 - 10:20AM

Like many current-generation EVs the i3 is a sales disaster. BMW won't renew it, but is not quitting on EVs.

Like the Successful Toyota Prius Prime, BMW i3 Sales Drive Accelerated EV Plans

By Steve Birkett on June 17, 2019 - 11:19AM

With the German automaker's global plug-in sales set to surpass half-a-million by 2020, all indicators point to BMW ramping up its electrification efforts, as Toyota did last week.

TV Unit’s Probe Finds Major Odometer Rollback Problem

By Marc Stern on April 27, 2019 - 8:29PM

Even though most people think digital odometers are tamper-proof, the truth is otherwise. With the help of a device, someone can rollback an odometer so that a vehicle looks as if it has fewer miles on it than it does.

Spy shot of i4 electric, i4 proto pics, 430i, and my 328i towed to the shop.

Test Drive: Dropping Off my 3 Series For a Week in a Loaner BMW 430i: the Setup for the Soon Coming i4 Electric

By Al Castro on February 20, 2019 - 9:35AM

Sometime next year BMW will be introducing their first real non-compliant full production all electric car. It won’t look as funky as i3 does. It’ll actually look like a real normal car. And it’ll be based off the 4 series. So with my BMW in the shop AGAIN, and the dealer giving me a 430 coupe as a loaner, I decided to take this opportunity to give you a dynamic of what to expect from a 4 series electric by looking at the gas one and my car, a 3 Series, first.

BMW 3 Series has most sales of any model.

Study Points To BMW 3 Series As Best Premium Car Deal For This Shopping Season - The Model 3 Effect?

By John Goreham on December 5, 2018 - 11:45AM

A new study shows that the BMW 3 Series is the model with the most deals this shopping season.

2018 BMW X3 M40i, Review, specs, features, price

2018 BMW X3 M40i; M Stands For Marvelous

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2018 - 2:26PM

The 2018 BMW X3 M40i is a family performance Sports Utility Vehicle. M stands for marvelous.

DSRC devices on a sign post and car roof, DSRC V2X traffic signal, and V2X cars and a scooter

The Car Language Dilemma of Radio-Based DSRC v. Cellular Based V2X: VHS or Betamax? 100 Years Ago: Gas or Electric Car?

By Al Castro on October 1, 2018 - 5:41AM

Which shall it be? Betamax or VHS? Although fully driverless autonomous cars are years and miles away, as we get there shortly, cars need to learn now, how to communicate to each other as they robotize. But car makers are battling each other over older radio DSRC v. the newer cellular V2X, and the debate, like American politics, is getting intense. It’s the same kind of moment we went through when deciding which video platform to use 40 years ago, even 100 years ago which kind of car, gas or electric?

The BMW iNext Electric Autonomous Concept

BMW Reveals a Normal Looking Driverless Car: iNext: the Next Step in Electric Autonomous Driving

By Al Castro on September 16, 2018 - 10:05AM

Instead of going over the top like most car makers do, especially startups when introducing autonomous technology in their concept vehicles, BMW took a more practical approach recently with theirs, called iNext, a new electric driverless capable concept CUV but still a human hands on driving car which includes a steering wheel and pedals. So practical they intend to put something much like it into production in as little time as in 2021.

BMW sales drop dramatically as Tesla Model 3 sales rise.

BMW's Small Sedan Sales Drop Dramatically As Tesla Model 3 Rises

By John Goreham on September 5, 2018 - 12:23PM

BMW's 3 Series, 2 Series, and 4 Series sales are declining dramatically. The correlation to Tesla's Model 3 production is hard to ignore.

Caution! Do Not Let Anyone Drive Your 2018 BMW M5

By John Goreham on September 4, 2018 - 10:16AM

The BMW M5 is an amazing car and we strongly recommend you keep it all to yourself. Here's why.

Now You Want One as They’re Getting Rid of Them: the Manny Tranny: The Lazy Driver vs. EVs

By Al Castro on August 21, 2018 - 1:07PM

We have no one to blame for the destruction of the manual transmission except for the few of us that were gifted to know how to use it. If we only knew how few of us existed, maybe we could have coordinated consumer demand to prevent the inevitable from happening. Electrics would have sealed their fate anyway.

The Electric Mini Cooper is Finally Scheduled for Production, But I Don’t Appear Excited

By Al Castro on July 12, 2018 - 6:49PM

BMW unveils an all-electric version of the classic Mini - its third electric Mini concept. BMW is tight lipped with details, but the Mini-E BEV will go into production November next year. After 10 years of waiting for a Mini production car, its time has come finally.

July Was So-So Month for Most German Carmakers, While VW Has Continued Sales String

By Marc Stern on July 4, 2018 - 7:00PM

While Volkswagen continued its strong sales string, most other German manufacturers had a slower-than-planned month. Interestingly, two trends emerged in July; 1. trucks are still continuing their hot streak, and, 2. sedans may be making a comeback.

Audi, Porsche and Jaguar Are Finally Giving Tesla a Competition for an Interesting Reason

By Al Castro on June 26, 2018 - 10:18AM

Luxury car buyers don't want to be left behind and look for luxury electric cars. This forces luxury car makers like Audi, Porsche, Mercedes and Jaguar to finally give Tesla a real competition. Take a look at these interesting stats.

2018 BMW X3 Redesign; If It Isn’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

By Denis Flierl on June 10, 2018 - 3:08PM

The 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i has been redesigned, but don’t expect massive changes. What’s in it for luxury crossover buyers?

Why Large Electrified Green Luxury Vehicles Like BMW's 740e Make Sense

By John Goreham on March 20, 2018 - 10:44AM

We test the BMW 704e plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and come away with a better understanding of why big green luxury cars are of interest to buyers.

The German competitor of the Tesla Model 3 will be called the BMW i4

By Armen Hareyan on March 7, 2018 - 4:01PM

BMW i4 or a Tesla Model 3: BMW's long-awaited i4 will be with us in 2020. A BMW i4 sedan will be one of 12 electric cars the BMW Group will introduce by the end of 2025. The specs and release date of the all-electric BMW i4 is known.

European vs. Japanese Cars: Why I switched From BMW X3 to 2018 Mazda CX-5

By Hande Tuncer on February 5, 2018 - 9:57AM

There are many reasons to switch from a European to a Japanese vehicle. Here is why I switched from the BMW X3 to the 2018 Mazda CX-5.

Did VW use diesel-breathing monkeys in experiment? NYT report says yes

By Marc Stern on January 29, 2018 - 1:04AM

According to a report in the New York Times, Volkswagen, Daimler, and BMW funded a study to determine if diesel fumes were carcinogenic. The study was seeking an answer to World Health Organization claims that diesel emissions did cause cancer. The automakers backed away from the report.

This Architecture from BMW, Intel and Mobileye Can Be Used By Other Carmakers for Self-Driving Cars

By Stuart Stach on December 30, 2017 - 3:54PM

Self-driving cars have the ability to lower the car accidents and they will never second guess decisions, but are people ready to give up the control of their cars to automated technologies like Tesla's Autopilot?

Drive Report: 2018 BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport

By John Goreham on December 27, 2017 - 4:14PM

We test the BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport in a mix of winter weather and come away with some strong opinions.

2018 Kia Stinger, Stinger GT, Wards 10 Best Engines 2018, BMW M240i 3.0L

How New Kia Stinger 3.3L V-6 Overtakes BMW’s 3.0L For Top Engine Honors

By Denis Flierl on December 16, 2017 - 11:17AM

The new Kia Stinger is already getting awards. It just overtook BMW for a top engine award.

New BMW EV, EV, EV sound, all-electric BMW

Performance Fans Want Sweet Exhaust Note; How New BMW EVs Will Deliver It

By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2017 - 10:53AM

Performance fans aren’t too excited for the new eco-performance models. BMW is trying to change that.

Why BMW recalls every i3 and issues stop-sale order unsold EVs

By Marc Stern on November 26, 2017 - 8:30PM

BMW has issued a stop-sale order for unsold i3 electrics as it seeks to find agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on resolving a test issue that has caused the electric to fail its tests.

Perhaps The Worst BMW i3 Accident, Man Walks Away Unharmed

By Armen Hareyan on November 22, 2017 - 7:01PM

Now that there are many talks on the internet and auto blogs about the BMW i3 recall because someone women don't wear seat-belts, hear this story. This is perhaps the worst BMW i3 accident I have ever seen and the man walked away unharmed. That tells a lot about the car's safety.

New BMW i8 Roadster; Reveals the Future of Performance Sports Cars

By Denis Flierl on November 15, 2017 - 9:59AM

The new BMW i8 Roadster is being produced now at the plant in Leipzig. The future of performance cars will offer silent drop-top motoring.

BMW Launches First-Ever Exclusive Higher-Performance M3 CS

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2017 - 8:29AM

BMW is launching a new limited-run special edition M3 CS. It’s ultra-exclusive and comes with higher performance.

VW, German brands join to establish Europe-wide fast-charging network for EVs

By Marc Stern on November 4, 2017 - 4:24PM

Four major European brands, including Volkswagen, have joined together to form a new high-speed electric vehicle charging network. Called Ionity, the new network announced plans to have 400 charging stations in place by 2020.

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