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FWD BMW 1 Series CST (Compactive Sports Tourer Concept) Ready for Paris Debut

The BMW 1 Series GT (AKA Compactive Sports Tourer Concept), BMW's first ever first front wheel drive model is expected to debut at the upcoming 2012 Paris Motor Show at the end of September. The 1GT shares the UKL platform with the upcoming next generation MINI. BMW inside Scott26 provides ... CONTINUED

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Video: BMW M135i. A closer look.

Here's a video summarizing the M135i hatchback [official thread] [reviews]. Although the M135i will not be available in the North American market, it's recently been rumored that a M235i coupe (2 Series coupe version of the M135i) will be the first M Performance Automobile to be introduced to the US market. ... CONTINUED

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BMW Group Performance and Model Sales Figures Through First Half of 2012

BMW Group remains on successful course in second quarter 01.08.2012 - New record figures for sales volume and revenues - Second-best quarterly earnings in the company's history - Profit before financial result amounts to € 2.27 billion - Automotive Segment second-quarter EBIT margin of 11.6% - BMW Group reaffirms targets for financial year 2012 Munich. The BMW ... CONTINUED

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2014 M3 (F80) Strips in Death Valley Heat

The 2014 M3 (F80) prototype which was spotted in Los Angeles this past weekend has made its way into the California Mojave Desert's Death Valley for high temperature testing. With high temperature testing always comes the removal of some front end camouflage, necessary to increase the prototypes' air intake and cooling; ... CONTINUED

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Epic Photoset Featuring New M and M Performance Displays at the Welt

Check out the new M and M Performance displays at the BMW Welt in this epic photo thread.

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BMW 1 Series / 2 Series Sedan Further Confirmed?

Automotive News has also published a report supporting the claim that BMW has plans to launch a 1 Series [2 Series] sedan. They claim that BMW will bring the RWD small sedan in 2015 to rival the future Audi A3 and Mercedes CLA sedans, both expected as early as ... CONTINUED

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US Gets BMW Turbo Diesel Engines – 180HP 4-Cylinder and 255HP 6-Cylinder

BMW has confirmed that two diesel engines will be making their way to the US. One is a 2.0L single-turbo twinscroll 4 cylinder direct injection diesel engine outputting 180 HP and 280 LB-FT torque, which are identical stats to the N47 engine which currently powers the F30 320d and F10 520. ... CONTINUED

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BMW Model Rollout Schedule for New Navigation Pro and iDrive – ConnectedDrive

With the official announcement from BMW of the New Navigation Professional and iDrive/ConnectedDrive, many of you have inquired when the technology (both a software and hardware [cpu, graphics processor, hard drive] upgrade) would be implemented on the various models. Below is the scheduled rollout for the new navigation and iDrive. These ... CONTINUED

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Rumors of M235i Coupe and Other M Performance Models Coming to U.S.

Ever since the introduction of the first M Performance cars (the new BMW model lineup slotting between the M models and regular series cars) earlier this year, we've been hearing and BMW has been hinting at such cars for the North American market. Now that the first petrol model, the M135i ... CONTINUED

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BMW M135i Impresses In First Drive Reviews

The press drives of the BMW M135i are underway and with that come the first reviews, and they are very positive. See inside for more.

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BMW Posts Strongest Ever First Half Sales. Record Year In Sight.

Sales increase by 8.1% to 900,539 vehicles in the first six months. Robertson: We have a new sales record for 2012 well in sight Munich. BMW Group achieved record sales for the first six months of the year, with a total of 900,539 vehicles delivered worldwide, an increase of 8.1% over ... CONTINUED

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Have Questions on 2013 3 Series Touring, ActiveHybrid 3, M135i or F21 1 Series? Fire Away

You might remember our last FAQ thread regarding the F30 3 Series sedan. BMW is expanding its F3x lineup with two new cars soon - the F31 3 Series Touring and the F30 Active Hybrid 3. As we'll have the opportunity to learn more about both models soon, it's time for ... CONTINUED

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BMW at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012

The 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed kicked off this weekend and BMW has brought out plenty of wares to showcase. Check out some photos from the event inside. BMWs in attendance included the F30 M Sport, F30 3 series in gold, E92 M3 coupe in chrome, E92 M3 M Performance ... CONTINUED

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BMW Valvetronic and TwinPower Turbo Overview

As announced yesterday, BMW's N20, N54, S65, N18 engines have each picked a best engine award at the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards [Full Award Results]. Here's a brief overview of two of the technologies featured in most of the BMW engines available today - TwinPower Turbo and VALVETRONIC ... CONTINUED

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Four BMW Engines Win 2012 Engine of the Year Awards – the N20, N54, S65, N18

Four award-winners spanning a displacement range of 1.6 to 4.0 litres – BMW Group again emerges as the most successful auto manufacturer in the internationally renowned engine contest. Unbeaten titleholders and triumphant newcomers have secured the BMW Group’s renewed pre-eminence at the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards. Powerplants guaranteeing ... CONTINUED

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Spot a Golden BMW in UK to Win Olympics Tickets or a BMW for a Year

This summer a fleet of golden BMWs is taking to the streets all over the UK in celebration of the 2012 London Olympics. Spot one and you could win tickets to the Olympics. One lucky winner will also receive the Golden Prize – the chance to drive a BMW for ... CONTINUED

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BMW Coding DIY for Controlling Auto Start Stop, DVD, Folding Mirrors and More (F30 & F Models)

Here are comprehensive DIY instructions for F30 3 series (and other model) owners for the coding of many electronically controlled functions, such as Auto Start Stop, DVD player in motion, folding mirrors, and a myriad of other features.

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Stages of the BMW Paint Process

BMW base paint steps for the 1 Series. Display seen at the AMI Leipzig show. This color was Mineral White which is an option for X1s made at Leipzig. BMW's six paint stages are: 1) Steel Panel2) Cathodic Dipping Paint. Rust Protection.3) Primer coat. Protection against stone-chipping. Color base for ... CONTINUED

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