Report: BMW won’t build a 2010 Z4 M

Late last year BMW retired the straight-six engine used in the previous-generation Z4M, prompting aficionados to start hoping for an even better unit for the 2010 car. Unfortunately however, the latest news appears to draw a line through that possibility, and the 2010 Z4 M model altogether.
The news, reported by the UK’s iMotor, quotes an [...]

BMW to pit 135i against F1 car, V8 Supercar at Australian GP

While the main event at any Formula 1 calendar stop is invariably the focus of most media attention, there are often some truly brilliant side shows and feature races put on alongside them to make for even more entertainment for the crowd. The first event of the 2009 season, the Australian GP, will play host [...]

Baby Range Rover Receives Green Light

Land Rover is officially moving forward with plans to build a smaller Range Rover model based on the LRX concept. Although the LRX concept sported only three doors, executives at Land Rover have already hinted that the production version will need to include a five door body style to help ensure its success. Based on [...]

Acura Crossover Threatens Infiniti’s ‘Bionic Cheetah’

To be be unveiled next month at the New York International Auto Show is a new crossover from Acura that appears to have its sights set squarely on the Infiniti FX. Leaked photos tease the sleeking, sporty lines of the new crossover, which is expected to go into production sometime in 2010. Several months back, [...]

Report: Fiat and BMW working on new small car family

Last year BMW and Fiat first started looking at cooperation over parts and platform sharing and possibly sales and distribution synergies, but with Fiat aligning itself with Chrysler earlier this year the scope of its workings with BMW have widened. Though exact details remain scarce, BMW and Fiat are reportedly working on a new range [...]

Spy shots: Next-generation BMW 6-series

BMW’s next-generation 6-series isn’t due to arrive until late 2010 at the earliest as the current model was only given its mid-cycle facelift a little over a year ago. However, prototypes of the new car are already testing in Europe and have been captured by spy photographers yet again.
The current 6-series has proven to be [...]

Spy shots: Next-generation BMW 6-series

BMW’s next-generation 6-series isn’t due to arrive until late 2010 at the earliest as the current model was only given its mid-cycle facelift a little over a year ago. However, prototypes of the new car are already testing in Europe and have been captured by spy photographers yet again.
The current 6-series has proven to be [...]

BMW profit drops 89%

While German luxury rival Audi is posting record profits and sales, BMW’s performance is looking much more sour with the company announcing today that its profits have dropped 89% over the past 12 months. BMW still managed to earn a net annual profit of €330 million but analysts were expecting a figure around the €1.02 [...]

Wiesmann MF4 Roadster opens its top at the Geneva Motor Show

Niche German sports carmaker Wiesmann recently celebrated its 20th birthday and to mark the anniversary the Dülmen-based manufacturer will be releasing a string of special ‘20th Anniversary Editions’ models over the course of the year. The first of these special editions was recently shown in the form of the MF4-S GT, and today, at the [...]

AC Schnitzer creates sportier look for BMW 7-series

Renowned German tuner AC Schnitzer has developed a number of heavily modified cars in the past, the most recent being its new kit for the facelifted 3-series range. Lately, however, the tuner has decided to take a more subtle approach to customization, releasing a set of custom wheels and aero parts designed specifically for the [...]

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