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F1 Hybrid System Zaps BMW Mechanic
BMW Sauber Racing was out testing their kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), a hybrid setup mandated for the 2009 Formula One season, when a mechanic pushing the car got zapped. Thankfully, the guy wasn't seriously injured, but it seems all of the new-fangled gizmo-gadgetry associated with KERS has been acting up a bit lately. More »
accidents
BMW M3 Plowed Into House By Idiot Teen Driver
Potential idiot parents take note — the 2008 BMW M3 is a finely crafted, high-performance, German-engineered rocket sled. It is not a present to buy for your LA-area 19-year-old. When parents like you buy cars like M3s for your kids, things like this happen — they pile a couple of guys in the car, then take it out for high-speed foolishness. At the peak of teenage testosterone, they will hit the "M button," rocket up a hill, lose control, jump a curb and bash into a house.More »
2010 bmw m3 csl
2010 BMW M3 CSL To Get 470 HP, 186 MPH Top Speed
BMW is working on a follow up to the E46 CSL, applying the same approach to an E90 chassis. Like its predecessor, the 2010 BMW M3 CSL will drop standard equipment for weight savings and boost power. More details after the jump. More »
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Pre-Owned BMW Ads Now Completely Indiscernible From Syphilis PSAs
What It's Selling: Pre-owned BimmersWhere It's At: Greece
What This Ad Literally Says: "You know you're not the first"
What This Ad Intends To Say: Would you say no to a sexy looking woman just because she's not a virgin? Probably not unless you're one of those "religious types." Therefore, BMW hopes you'd respond similarly when given the offer of a great car someone's driven before. More »
industry news
BMW, Mercedes To Make Decision On Parts Tie-Up By November
Auto Motor und Sport is reporting BMW and Mercedes-Benz continue their
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Note To BMW: New M3 ALMS Racer Looks Hot On Track Without Flame-Surfacing
We first saw the new BMW M3 racer earlier this year at its Chicago Auto Show reveal. Now, after a year of development, the finished product has taken to the track for a test run as it's readied to do battle in the ALMS GT2 class against the likes of the Porsche 911 and Ferrari F430.More »
2009 bmw 3-series
Facelift On 2009 BMW 3-Series Officially Minor
We're struggled to spot the differences between the beaten-with-a-broom-handle good looks of the 2008 BMW 3-series sedan and wagon and the just-revealed facelift of the 2009 BMW 3-Series sedan and wagon. We've actually been struggling since the first spy photos revealed tape over the changed body parts. Now, after an exhaustive morning of "Spot The Difference"-like game play, we think we found the changes.More »
custom cars
We have seen the future of Sport-Coupe-Utility-Crossover-Vehicles, and it is not pretty. Do not shield your eyes. Look at it! Surely the future of segment-bending crossovers will result in abominations such as this. As the vulgarity burns into your retinas, let it be a lesson to all of us. This thing is here to warn us of the automotive apocalypse.
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Repent! The Future Of Crossovers Is At Hand, End Times Draw Ever Closer
We have seen the future of Sport-Coupe-Utility-Crossover-Vehicles, and it is not pretty. Do not shield your eyes. Look at it! Surely the future of segment-bending crossovers will result in abominations such as this. As the vulgarity burns into your retinas, let it be a lesson to all of us. This thing is here to warn us of the automotive apocalypse.More »
ze germans
Top Ten Videos Of German Uber-Precise Car Manufacturing
Though we sarcastically joke about the self-proclaimed precision of German car makers, it turns out they actually have some pretty impressive facilities. The guys at Oobject took a closer look at the big, shiny factories of ze Germans, and came up with a top ten list of the most impressive videos of Deutschland's most futuristic-looking manufacturing centers in action. [oobject]
2010 bmw x1
2010 BMW X1 Cute-UV Caught Covered With Nauseating Camo
Underneath the Bavarians' now signature swirly camo is the 2010 BMW X1. Expect most of the 1-Series' engine range to be available on the X1, connected to BMW's X-Drive AWD drivetrain — which should make it an able handler. Apparently, there are plenty of people BMW thinks want one, as production is expected to top 100,000 units at BMW's Leipzig factory. More »
1:00 PM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By Mark Arnold
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2009 bmw 3-series
2009 BMW 3-Series Brochure Scanned, Leaked, Flame Surfaced
For those curious what the mild mid-cycle refresh of the 2009 BMW 3-Series is going to look like, the folks at Bimmer-File has gotten ahold of scans from a marketing brochure that appear to show the full monty.More »
11:00 AM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By Matt Hardigree
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alternative energy
BMW To Build 500 Electric Minis To Combat Californian Smog With Smug
Automotive News is reporting that exactly 500 electric Minis will be built for California, with 490 to be sold to
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Watch Out For The Nurburgring's Undercover BMW!
Planning a trip to the Nurburgring this summer? Well, if you are, make sure to watch out for this BMW if you happen to be engaging in any unapproved shenanigans either at the 'ring or just off it. Although this may look like a normal 3-Series, looks can be deceiving. More »
industry news
BMW, Fiat Join Forces, Create Next-Gen Mini Platform
BMW and Fiat have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop the next-generation platform underpinning three different small cars — the Mini, the Alfa Romeo Mi.To, and the Fiat Grande Punto (which is desperately in need of help based on our experience). To borrow a phrase, the auto industry works in mysterious ways. More »
garage 419
Garage 419 Debates ZR1 Vs. GT-R, Nurburgring Times Faked?
In the wake of the 2009 Corvette ZR1's record lap of the Nurburgring, some people are arguing whether the claims made manufacturers are legit. Matt Farah over at Garage419 has sources who claim the tires may have been shaved for more grip. But how much do Nurburgring lap times really matter? If you were choosing between a ZR1 and a GT-R, would you care about 'Ring times? These questions and more, as Matt and cross-continental racer Alex Roy debate the hot topics on Garage419. Video below the jump. More »
2009 bmw 335d
Hearing our pleas, we're being told BMW will be bringing the diesel 3-series to the US in the coming months. As proof, we've got shots from our spy friends at KGP of the oil-burning BMW doing some final testing on American soil as well shots of it at the green-handled pump. The 2009 BMW 335d should feature a slightly lower level of performance compared to the European turbodiesel, but that still means 265 HP and 425 lb-ft of torque. This should result in a 0-to-60 MPH time of around 6.2 seconds while getting a rumored 23 MPG city / 33 MPG highway. Full spy report below the jump.
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Diesel BMW 335 Spied, To Hit US Shores By Fall
Hearing our pleas, we're being told BMW will be bringing the diesel 3-series to the US in the coming months. As proof, we've got shots from our spy friends at KGP of the oil-burning BMW doing some final testing on American soil as well shots of it at the green-handled pump. The 2009 BMW 335d should feature a slightly lower level of performance compared to the European turbodiesel, but that still means 265 HP and 425 lb-ft of torque. This should result in a 0-to-60 MPH time of around 6.2 seconds while getting a rumored 23 MPG city / 33 MPG highway. Full spy report below the jump.More »
12:30 PM on Tue Jul 8 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,625 views,
84 comments
Latest by mr.chophoppers: I think that the main downside for diesels in the US is the horrible amount of stop-and-go driving most motorists do here, due to silly planning from local governments. Turbos mask the innate slothly character of diesel engines, but if more »
