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BMW Considers Mexico Plant for 3 Series and 1 Series FWD Models Production

According to a report from Automotive News, BMW is considering adding a second North American plant - in Mexico. It would join the Sprtanburg, SC plant as the only other BMW plant in N.A. Production at the Spartanburg plant has included the X5, X6, X3, and Z4 (no longer built in ... CONTINUED

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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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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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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 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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BMW 1 / 2 Series Sedan Rumormill Churns

We previously reported on a possible four-door 2 series sedan / gran coupe. Autocar has now joined the rumormill on such a potential 4 door model. The report claims that BMW has plans for or is discussing a RWD sedan based off the current 1 Series platform that will target the ... CONTINUED

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M135i to Get Manual & xDrive. M Performance 7 Series Possible. BMW M Supercar?

Some interesting info comes out of a recent interview by Jens Meiners of Car and Driver with the BMW M President, Dr. Friedrich Nitschke. M135iIn the interview, when asked about the M135i concept, Dr. Nitschke confirms that the production version will be virtually identical to the concept and powered ... CONTINUED

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Next BMW M Performance Model Up: M135i Spied Again, With AWD xDrive?

On the heels of the just revealed BMW M Performance Automobiles opening lineup, our spies have spotted yet another F20 prototype which we believe may be the test mule for an upcoming M135i model to join the M Performance lineup, possibly by summer. Now that the M550d and X5/X6 M50d have ... CONTINUED

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Hot BMW 135i (M135i ?) 3-door M Sport Hatchback (F21) Spotted in Testing

We bring you the very first photos of the F21 135i. We've previously spied a 135i 5-door hatchback (F20), but never the 135i 3-door hatchback (F21) as seen here. In fact, F21 sightings in general have been rare. The F21 is set to be revealed as early as Spring 2012. Expect ... CONTINUED

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BMW 2011 Year In Review

Happy New Year to the entire BIMMERPOST community! As we cross over to a new year it's a fitting time for a recap of the past year. It was an amazing year for BMW, with the company hitting sales records and many new important models making their debuts. 2012 should ... CONTINUED

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Report: BMW M135i with 320 HP Coming Next Summer

From the same Dutch BMW dealer presentation which yielded the 381hp tri-turbo diesel M550d rumor, comes the report that a "M135i" F20 1 series hatchback is coming next summer. Those in attendance were reportedly told about a M135i featuring 320hp and powered by the N55 inline 6 engine. As with any ... CONTINUED

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BMW 1 Series GT Model On Video For First Time. Tailgate Shape Revealed.

We've caught BMW's FWD 1-series model based on the FWD UKL platform on video for the first time and the previous silly camo on the tailgate has been dropped, revealing its shape. The UKL platform is BMW's platform which the FWD 1-series GT will share with the next generation of ... CONTINUED

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New Info and Rendering of FWD BMW 1-series Compactive Tourer

Insider Scott26 posts some more details on the upcoming FWD BMW 1-series models (based on UKL platform) which will join the RWD F20 1-series hatchback. In particular, information / speculation is provided on the 1-series Compactive Sport Tourer. Inside is a render which is said to be so ... CONTINUED

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F30 3-series Won’t Get Turbo 3-Cylinder N37 Engine. Bound for FWD 1-series Instead

BMW's research and development head, Klaus Draeger, has confirmed that future BMWs will indeed utilize new turbocharged 3-cylinder gas and diesel engines. This begs the question which future models will receive these 3 cylinder motors. According to Draeger (via Autocar), the upcoming FWD 1-series models will receive the 1.5L turbo ... CONTINUED

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FWD BMW 1-series GT Model Spotted for First Time

BMW's FWD 1-series model based on the FWD UKL platform has been spotted for the first time! The UKL platform is a FWD platform which the FWD 1-series will share with the next generation of MINIs (which coincidentally [or not] was also spied testing for the first time today). The FWD ... CONTINUED

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BMW M2 Trademarks Filed in US and Germany

From time to time, BMW trademark filings provide clues on future BMW models. Our latest finding could be related to the recent speculation coming from both Autobild and SCOTT26. BMW is said to be considering launching a 2-series line comprising of the 2-series coupe (F22), the 2-series convertible (F23) and ... CONTINUED

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BMW 2-Series (Next Gen 1-Series Coupe) Render

Here's a render of the 2-series coupe, which is what the next generation 1-series coupe and convertible will purportedly be badged as, while the hatchback 1-series and all new FWD 1-series models will retain the 1-series designation. More info via link inside. BMW 2 series coupe.

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Future Small BMW Preview: the 1-Series, 2-Series M2, and Z2

Insider SCOTT26 previews the next generation of 1-series, 2-series, M2, and the long rumored Z2 compact roadster. The 1-series coupe and convertible will receive new 2-series badging, while the hatchback and GT models and retain their 1-series designations. An M2 (successor to current 1M coupe) and a Z2 ... CONTINUED

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