BMW reveals all-new 3 S...

Filed under: Latest News BMW has shown the 3 Series Touring for the first time, adding a welcome dose of dog carrying ability to its most popular car . It was only ever a case of when BMW unveiled the estate version of its most popular car, rather than if. In the same way, we’ll...

2013 BMW M135i: Not a T...

The  1-series M coupe is going out of production, but there will be a successor: Here is the M135i, the most powerful derivative of the second-generation 1-series. But before you get out your checkbook, know that it is based on the three- and five-door hatchback, and that’s why...

Audi Q3 Red Track: A Fa...

When Audi debuted the Q3 Vail concept at this year’s Detroit show, it also used the occasion to announce that the Q3 will be sold in America. Loaded with features such as flashlights that double as hand warmers and portable drink heaters, the aptly named Q3 Vail concept was perfect for...

BMW Announces 2013 X1 G...

BMW has announced mileage figures for the 2013 X1 crossover, and the high-riding wagon is as fuel-thrifty as the new-for-2012 3-series sedan . The X1 has been on sale in Europe for a few years, but for 2013 BMW gave the crossover a midcycle refresh and sent it our way for the first time....

Aston Martin Will Celeb...

There are rumors floating around that Aston Martin will unveil a new capital-C Centenary model next year in celebration of its 100th year of existence. That’s not entirely accurate. As we reported last week, Aston will launch a new DBS for 2013 .  T his is the car at the center of...

BMW M GmBH Head Friedri...

We recently had a chance to speak with Friedrich Nitschke, president of BMW’s M division, who gave us some insight into the weight-shedding efforts at M HQ, the likelihood of a diesel-powered M performance car in the U.S., and his interest in a BMW supercar. C/D: Herr Dr. Nitschke,...

Mini workers threaten s...

Filed under: Latest News No, we haven’t slipped back in time to 1978. There really is a threat of a strike at BMW’s Mini plant in Cowley. 97% of workers called for a strike in a consultation by the unions, and there is now an official strike ballot planned. The root of the...

BMW Prices 2013 M5, M6,...

BMW has announced pricing for the 2013 M5, M6, and X6 M—as well as the new-for-U.S. X1 crossover . The new M models need no introduction: We’ve already reported on the all-new 560-hp M5 and M6 at length, and the X6 M is only slightly refreshed for 2013 . The M5 and M6 took a two-year...

2013 BMW X1 Finally Lan...

Three years after its launch in its German home market, BMW’s compact X1 crossover will be added to the brand’s North American lineup. At the same time, the X3′s little brother receives a slight face lift. The vehicle will compete with the Acura RDX, the Infiniti EX,...

Stunning BMW i8 Spyder ...

Filed under: Latest News This is the BMW i8 Concept Spyder, an open topped hybrid supercar that, despite the ‘concept’ part of its name, will make production in 2015. It will be nearly as quick as an Audi R8 Spyder , yet more economical than a regular Toyota Prius ....