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Updates include the coupé, cabriolet and GranCoupé variants, besides the M versions

At this year's Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS) BMW debuted the updated coupe, cabriolet and GranCoupé variants of the 6 Series, with the respective M6 versions. However, the differences are hardly detectable. The exterior design has und...

The 6-Series Gran Coupe, BMW's entry into the four-door coupe market, will be for sale very soon, and BMW is finally revealing more about the car, including its three models: the 640i, 650i and 640d.  Compared to the standard 6-Series...

BMW Group’s revenues and earnings have reached new record highs in 2010, with revenues rising 19.3% to euro 60,477 million and profit before tax (EBT) jumping to euro 4,836 million. At the end of the year the Group registered a profit before fi...

After the debut of the ActiveE Concept in 2010, BMW is unveiling at this year’s Geneva Motor Show the ActiveE, an improved version of the previous concept. Based on the current BMW 1 Series Coupé, the ActiveE is the second electric test ...

Recall is in addition to 3.4 million cars from Japanese automakers

BMW is the latest automaker that has been involved in the recall of Takata airbags. BMW says that it will recall 220,000 3 Series models built between 2002 and 2003 due to airbags that could suddenly deploy. It covers all variants of the 3 Series ...

Reports several hundred advanced orders for i3

As part of its fiscal announcement, BMW has announced its new model plans through 2014. The 2012 fiscal year was BMW's best ever. Without going into many specifics, BMW Group says that it will launch 11 new models in 2013 and 15 models in 2014...

BMW is adding a new, entry-level X3 sDrive18d to the lineup in the fall. It uses a 2.0-liter diesel four-cylinder engine 143hp and 266lb-ft of torque and uses 5.1l/100km of diesel. It will only be available with rear-wheel drive and with a standar...

It wants drivers to be able to travel around Europe on one contract

With the rollout of BMW’s i3 electric car it is trying to create deals with as many European energy providers as possible. Its latest partner is Danish infrastructure operator CleanCharge. BMW i3 buyers will be able to charge their cars on C...

The package adds an extensive list of equipment

BMW is adding a new M Sport Edition package to the 6 Series Coupe, Gran Coupe and Convertible with all engine variants. The M Sport Edition includes an M body kit, 19in double-spoke wheels, adaptive LED headlights, LED foglamps, black tri...

BMW is looking to build upon a strong start to the financial year. Norbert Reihofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG has stated the company’s unchanged goal of setting a new earnings record in 2011. He has stated the “aim ...