2014 is BMW M5’s 30th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, BMW will be releasing a 30th Anniversary M5. Here are the known details so far from Bimmerpost: *July 2014 start of production (ending November 2014) *Volume: TBA (but badging shows “1/300″) *600 PS (592 HP) (up from standard 560 HP) …
Read More »BMW i9 to launch in 2016?
Auto Motor und Sport and other German publications are reporting that BMW’s i9 four-door futuristic sportscar may just launch in 2016. This launch year has notr been confirmed, and neither is the model, but 2016 will be a strategic launch date for the rumored i9 since this will be a …
Read More »BMW Team RLL finishes second on the podium at Laguna Seca – Auberlen and Priaulx extend championship lead
Laguna Seca (US), 5th May 2014.With a last lap pass in the final turn of the United SportsCar Championship (USCC) race at California’s Laguna Seca circuit Bill Auberlen (US), driving the Number 55 BMW Z4 GTLM, secured the fourth consecutive BMW Team RLL podium finish of the 2014 season. The …
Read More »Strong start to new financial year for BMW Group
Group revenues rise to € 18.24 billion in first quarter Profit before financial result rises to € 2.09 billion Group profit before tax climbs to € 2.17 billion Group net profit increases to € 1.46 billion BMW Group reaffirms targets for full year 2014 Munich. First-quarter sales volume, revenues and …
Read More »Next generation BMW X1 on test at the Nurburgring
The next generation F48 BMW X1 was spotted during a testing trial at Nurburgring. The second-generation BMW X1 will debut in 2016. Built under the codename F48, the new X1 Sports Activity Vehicle will have the new BMW UKL front-wheel drive platform. An xDrive variant will be offered as well.
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