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HARTGE N20 328i Engine Software Tune Nets +45HP / +48TQ for F30, F10, F25, E89

Hartge has officially released its software ECU piggyback tune for the BMW 4-cylinder turbo N20 engine. It yields impressive power gains of +45 horsepowers and +45 ft-lb torque! The tune can be applied to the F30 328i, F10 528i, F25 X3 xDrive28i, and E89 Z4 sDrive28i. Check ... CONTINUED

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iPhone iOS6 to Integrate with BMW Office (iDrive Email and Text Message) via Bluetooth

Good news for iPhone users. iOS6 is finally supporting iDrive Office integration via Bluetooth MAP (Message Access Profile). Bluetooth MAP is the protocol used to retrieve email messages through iDrive, which currently only works with Blackberry and a few other devices. Here are a few photos showing a iPhone 4S connecting ... CONTINUED

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Get Up to $700 Discount on ANY BMW Model with BMW Ultimate Drive App

For the past few weeks, BMW has been offering a $300 discount on the 2012 3 Series for scheduling a test drive through the app, but they've now expanded the promotion to include all BMW models. The discounts are as follows: $300 Off 3 Series, 1 Series, X1, X3 and Z4 (all ... CONTINUED

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Next Gen 2017 BMW 5 Series (G30) Design Process Begins. A Look Ahead.

The current F10 5 Series just arrived on the market in March 2010, but work has already started at BMW for the next generation 5 Series, which should come as a 2017 model. According to BMW insider Scott26: The next generation 5er is as I understand going through the motions of ... CONTINUED

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Video: BMW Alpina B5 Biturbo with Uprated 540 HP

Alpina recently debuted at the Geneva auto show, the improved BMW Alpina B5 Biturbo with 540 HP. We've reposted below the B5's official specs and information, as well as a gallery from the Geneva show. Alpina has just released the following official video promo for the B5. Unfortunately, the B5 ... 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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BMW F30 vs F10 Real Life Comparison Photos

A great set of real life comparison photos between the F30 and F10, by Paul Tan. Although the general styling of the newest 3 series and 5 series is now more consistent and shares more styling cues than the previous generation E90 and E60, there are still significant differences (in particular ... CONTINUED

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Diesel 7 Series Reportedly Coming Stateside Next Year. Springs Hope for 335d / 535d

BMW recently revealed the 2013 7 Series LCI / facelift refresh model [official thread]. Along with the newly updated looks and technology (the most important of which is the Navigation Pro iDrive system), the US is also set to receive a diesel 7 Series model (according to C&D) sometime next ... CONTINUED

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BMW Trademarks 2 Series, M2, M7, M10 and Littany of M Performance Automobile Names

BMW has been busy trademarking. Below is a list of some recent BMW trademark filings for future potential models. Remember, just because a manufacturer registers a trademark does not mean that the model will necessarily come to fruition. But, it makes for some fun speculation and certainly paints a rough ... CONTINUED

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AMI 2012: M550d xDrive F11 Touring Premiere and X Models

The M550d xDrive F11 Touring is making its auto show debut at AMI Leipzig. THE 2013 X1 LCI / Facelift model is also making its European debut.

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The 2012 BMW M Festival Experience, via M Flight Members

Many M Flight members had the opportunity to attend the 2012 M Festival at the Nurburgring during the 24hr Race (18-20 May 2012), which celebrated BMW M's 40th anniversary. The first day started out for the group at Pentagon Car Sales in Ramstein-Miesenbach, which they set out from for the Nurburgring. ... CONTINUED

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Event Photos from 2012 Bimmerfest

BMW enthusiasts and tuners gathered for the 2012 Bimmerfest event yesterday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

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A Look at the New BMW iDrive Navigation Professional System (609)

Starting as of July 2012 production, the next generation Navigation Professional system (609) will be available on the 5 Series Sedan, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 7 Series Sedan and ActiveHybrid 3. Although the link above doesn't mention the F30, it will also be available on the F31 touring and should ... CONTINUED

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