BMW Technology

BMW has released initial details for its 7-Series ActiveHybrid Concept which will make its world debut in Paris. Described as a mild hybrid, the 7-Series uses a small electric motor, developing 15 kW/20 hp and peak torque of 210 Newton-metres/155 lb-ft., integrated in the transmission housing essentially replacing the drag …

For all 2009 BMW M3, M5 and M6 from autumn 2008, the new iDrive generation will be available. Standard on all M5 and M6 variants, iDrive control system comes with the M3 in conjunction with an optionally available navigation system. The system uses a new controller wheel surrounded by preference …

With the launch of the next generation F10 BMW 5-Series arriving in 2010, the high-performance M5 version is to follow a year later. However, the M5 will lose its Formula One inspired naturally aspirated V10 engine, according to Automotive News. Despite the low volume 2002 Turbo of 1973 and E23 …

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates each car as good, acceptable, marginal or poor, depending upon their crashworthiness of passenger vehicles. This is done so as to gauge the safety of the vehicle on the highway and the impact it leaves on the car and the driver after …

BMW M GmbH has been messing around with volume production sequential gearboxes since 1996. Based on the operating principle of a standard manual transmission that is electro hydraulically controlled without a clutch pedal, three generations of BMW’s SMG (Sequential M Gearbox) are about to be rendered obsolete with the newest …