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The i chassis is relatively easy to modify for new vehicles

BMW has barely began selling the i3 and is already planning its next i sub-brand car. It is planning a stretched version of the i3 that would be able to more easily carry a family. The current i3 seats four, but the rear seats are accessed via...

BMW America CEO Ludwig Willisch really let out the company's plans during the media drive event for the new M6 and 6 Series Gran Coupe. According to Willisch, BMW wants to expand its range of M cars further. It is also investing heavily on dev...

In addition to BMW working on buying De Tomaso, it is planning on growing the number of models from its Mini and Rolls-Royce brands. According to Mini boss Harald Kreuger, the brand might get two new model lines in the coming years. That would bri...

It looks like BMW wants to take on Toyota. Although we have not seen any actual pictures yet, rumors are circulating that BMW is developing an i5 mini-MPV that would be designed to take on the Prius V (Prius+ in Europe).  German auto maga...

Reports are surfacing that BMW is looking to branch out. According to the Italian Industry Ministry, BMW is among the companies in negotiation to buy De Tomaso that declared bankruptcy earlier this year. It is also discussing building more i-serie...

BMW is just signing technology deals left and right. First, it signed with Toyota earlier in the month to co-develop lithium-ion batteries. Now, there are rumors of a backroom deal to take place at the North American International Auto Show that w...

Asian sales are up 29.1%

BMW Group had its best sales ever for July by selling 152,349 cars worldwide, up 12.3% over the previous July. From January to July of this year, BMW has sold 1,106,876 cars, up 6.8% over the previous year.  “Our July sales result h...

BMW had a strong year in 2011, and it is expecting to further increase growth by introducing the new 3-series, 6-series Gran Coupe and revised 7-series. This year has been the best for sales, revenue and profit in BMW's history.  BMW ...

Higher sales despite expected German downturn

BMW does not appear to be concerned about the possibility of car sales in Germany following about 3% next year. It is predicting that it will have record total sales for 2013 thanks in part to the new 4 Series Coupe. It will launch in North Americ...

BMW will present a prototype plug-in hybrid sedan based on the long wheelbase version of the BMW 5 Series at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. As part of BMW’s joint venture with Brilliance China Automotive Holdings, the environmentally friendly ...