We’ve seen so many variants of BMW‘s X6 by now that we’re not even sure which one is our favorite anymore. But it’s clear that the aftermarket has really embraced BMW’s performance SUV despite its odd identity crisis. This time it’s AC Schnitzer with a widebody X6. Interestingly AC Schnitzer hasn’t officially released this kit...
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This certainly isn’t the first time we’ve seen chrome-wrapped cars, (or gold ones) but there is certainly a craze happening out in Russia with the style. And apparently chrome and gold cars come in all shapes and sizes out there including Bentleys, Lamborghinis and various Mercedes-Benzes in various models. But this one is all about...
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G-Power has taken their BMW M5 and has officially made it the world’s fastest sedan clocking in at 372 km/h or 231 mph. Dubbed the Hurricane RR, G-Power has beaten its own previous record of 367.4 km/h or 228 mph. The M5 is able to achieve this top speed through its twin-supercharged V10 engine that...
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Rather than wait for his parents to buy him a car for his 18th birthday, Denislav Shishev from Bulgaria took matters into his own hands by taking a wrecked BMW Z3 M coupe and transforming it into the above vehicle with help from his friends. To begin, the ambitious 18 year old and his friends...
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It’s the Year Of the Tiger in China, and BMW is commemorating the occasion with the M3 Tiger Edition. Featuring the Fire Orange exterior color that first debuted on the M3 GTS, also gets unique wheels and some blacked out body parts. The Tiger edition is strangely devoid of the carbon fiber roof panel seen...
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Vroom, Vroom! Get your morning revved up with a caffeine jolt from The Racepresso. Joining forces to bring you an exhilarating java, Ferrari and Nespresso’s helmet-styled espresso machine is perfect for hard-core Ferrari and coffee lovers alike. The creation of designer Ilgar Rustamov, the Racepresso will be a showpiece in any kitchen. To get a...
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Forget chasing down celebrities, there’s far more fun to be had as an automotive spy photographer – especially when you’re in Germany and have use of the autobahn. The video below comes to us from M5Board site owner Gustav, who managed to capture 10 minutes of video showing the upcoming BMW 6 Series Convertible. The...
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You can bet that BMW is celebrating this win. The redesigned 2011 BMW 5 series just earned good ratings in all four safety evaluations, garnering it an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick status among large cars. Adding to the accolades is the fact that this first 5 series ever to earn...
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New video of BMW‘s 1 Series M Coupe has surfaced, and unfortunately, it doesn’t tell us much about the car. The engine note is hard to discern, other than it’s one of BMW’s signature inline six engines, and the interior looks like a pretty standard 1 Series. The current 135i is already a riot, and...
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Thanks to the folks at 5Post we have more BMW M5 spy photos to bring you – including many of the best yet. The pictures are less about the overall shape of the car and more about details, like the rear lip spoiler on the trunk. Also of note are 19-inch wheels on the test...
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BMW is clearly thinking there is something unique to the Japanese auto market. Recently BMW announced the X6 Performance Unlimited specifically for Japan, and now we’ve caught wind that BMW will be introducing a special 120i model solely in The Land of the Rising Sun. This 1-series will be powered by a 2.0L inline-four mated...
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German rivals BMW and Audi are the first to break the 1 million mark when it comes to how many fans they have on Facebook, with all other automakers lagging significantly behind. The news comes after the latest tally of July numbers and a significant push by both BMW and Audi to promote their respective...
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We’ll be the first ones to say that the current BMW Z4 is by far the sportiest and nicest looking Z4 BMW has produced. Long time BMW tuner Hartge has entered the fray tuning the inside, outside and performance of the new Z4. At the top of the list is an ECU upgrade for the...
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Hot on the heels of Hamann’s Tuning Kit for the new BMW 5-Series, Japanese BMW-specialty tuner 3D Design has released its version of a body kit for the new F10 5-Series. And similar to Hamann’s offering, 3D Design kept it subtle and simple, accenting the natural body lines without going overboard. Truly luxurious with a...
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BMW will not be allowed to market electric cars like the ActiveE concept in Europe as emissions free, after a ruling by the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA). The news comes despite the fact that operating the fully-electric ActiveE produces no emissions. According to EASA the ActiveE is not a zero emissions vehicle as is...
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Shaston, a Switzerland-based international distributor of Windows Mobile devices, just sent us these photos of a BMW 760Li Individual, modified with parts from well-known BMW-tuner Lumma. They didn’t give us a ton of details, but thankfully we’re equipped with a pair of eyeballs to make some observations of our own. Lumma’s products are beginning to...
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Much like Jack Baruth’s Lime Green Audi S5, this BMW M3 is painted in a one-off manner, although whoever ordered the car didn’t reach as far back as Jack’s 1970’s era lime green. The M3 is painted in Dakar Yellow, a hue available on the late 1990’s M3 and M Coupe models. Costing an extra...
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Hyundai edged out BMW and Audi in leading German car magazine Autobild’s annual quality survey. Hyundai also beat out Toyota, long considered the benchmark for quality and reliability. Using owner feedback, recall information and data from Germany’s well known TUV technical inspection agency, the magazine’s yearly report is held in high regard in Europe. “Hyundai...
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BMW is recalling 6,080 5-Series and 5-Series GT models for a malfunctioning fuel tank sensor. The vehicles manufactured between January 12 and July 1, 2010 are prone to the problem, which can wedge itself against the fuel tank and cause an incorrect reading. Drivers could conceivably run out of gas at the side of the road, and...
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A post from a “BMW Insider” on web forum E90 Post is reporting that the BMW Gran Coupe will go into production as a sub model of the 6 Series lineup. An M model as well as an “Active Hybrid” model will be available, and we can expect BMW’s 4.4L twin turbo V8 and twin...
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The old saying “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” rings true with Hamann. Over the last decade and change, we’ve been able to almost predict how Hamann’s styling packages would look on new BMW chassis. While it may not be a bad thing, it’s worth noting that there isn’t anything groundbreaking or original (in...
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Famed BMW tuner Will Turner (of Turner Motorsports) has just been the first to waste money take delivery of the first Frozen Gray M3 coupe in the U.S. The $77,600 sports car, hardly different from a standard M3 except for the color, wheels, and mild suspension tune, is one of just 30 production Frozen Gray...
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New spy photos taken by the folks at 5Post.com reveal for the first time the rumored twin-turbo V8 that will power the next-generation (F10) BMW M5. The photos were taken at the Nürburgring after a testing session. Believed to be the same twin-scroll twin-turbo 4.4-liter unit found in the X5 M and X6 M, it...
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When BMW recently released a video of its new 1 Series M Coupe, M Boss Dr. Kay Segler commented that we’d have to wait for it. Now it appears the waiting will end at the Detroit Auto Show in January. News of the official unveiling comes via BMW insider SCOTT26 posting on 1Addicts. Complete details...
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