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Have a look at the most revealing shots of the next generation BMW 5 Series (G30) so far, and what could be the first look at an M Sport model. Most of the plastic camouflage has been removed from the prototype and more can now be clearly seen. ... CONTINUED
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For 2016, the Alpina B5 receives a power upgrade and now boasts 600 HP / 591 LB-FT from its 4.4L V8. For comparison, these figures beat the standard M5's 560 HP / 500 LB-FT, the M5 Competition Package's 575 HP, and matches the 30 Yahre Edition M5's horsepower ... CONTINUED
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Enzo Performance releases its 400R+ package for the N55 platform. The Enzo Performance 400R+ consists of a custom dyno developed tune in house. This is not a piggy pack system or third party bench flash. Along with an Enzo High-Flow downpipe devleoped and fabricated in house. Each ... CONTINUED
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We've spied the G30 5 Series prototype now showing parts of its production lights and interior.
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We previously shared with you spy photos of the upcoming 5 Series touring models in mule form, which were based on the current F11 touring body. Today, the first full production body prototypes on the new body have been spotted out testing. Details such as the window lines ... CONTINUED
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BMW will outsource some production of the 5-series range to Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, after the contract manufacturer stops building the Paceman and Countryman for sister brand Mini at the end of this year, a German report said. Magna Steyr will build between 50,000 and 70,000 next-generation 5-series ... CONTINUED
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BMW of North America announced today that three of its models – the BMW 2 Series; the BMW 4 Series; the BMW 5 Series – were the top ranked vehicles in their categories according to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). Also, BMW ranked 6th ... CONTINUED
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What we previously thought could be an early next generation M5 prototype is instead a G30 5 Series eDrive prototype. While the mention of anything hybrid may not get your enthusiast heart racing, this particular model just may change that... *if* it receives the same hybrid "power eDrive" ... CONTINUED
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Preview of TD04-20T hybrid turbos upgrde for N54 in the works.
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The G30 5 Series sedan has hit the Nurburgring for the first time and we've got photos. It's also dropped a bit of camouflage compared to the first spotted prototypes.
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The G30 5 Series prototype has been spotted out testing and being evaluated against the current F10 5 Series. While the exterior size look similar, the platform underneath will be totally new -- based on the modular CLAR platform (Cluster Architecture) which will also underpin the next 3, ... CONTINUED
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Alpina had a very nice display of their cars at the Geneva Auto Show. The B5 and B6 (LCI models) celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Alpina automobiles.
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The BMW 5 Series clinched victory in the readers' vote “BEST CARS 2015” of the trade magazine “auto motor und sport” in the upper midrange segment and confirmed its achievements of the previous year. Five times in succession since 2011, the 5 Series was voted best business car ... CONTINUED
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In 1980 BMW presented the BMW M535i, a family sedan combined with a sports car. It became a success. The 3.5 litre 6 cylinder engine produced 218 HP. Five years later the BMW M5 was developed on the base of this car.
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There is a recall campaign / service bulletin for the BMW N63 engine (V8 twin turbo). On December 29th, 2014, BMW released Bulletin "B001314" or the "N63 Customer Care Package " affecting any vehicle that saw use of the 4.4-liter V-8 (N63B44O0) within the 5 Series, 6 ... CONTINUED
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More of the G30 5 Series prototypes. The G30 sedan spied here is the 530eDrive hybrid plug-in model, which reflects BMW's plans to offer a hybrid version of each of its core models. We can expect the hybrid powerplant to be similar to the 3 Series hybrid plug-in discussed ... CONTINUED
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We previously saw the next generation 5 Series touring (G31) out testing over a year ago, and now its 4 door sedan sibling has emerged with a production body. Plug-In Hybrid The G30 sedan spied here is the 530eDrive hybrid plug-in model, which reflects BMW's plans to offer a hybrid ... CONTINUED
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BMW NA has issued a recall for certain 4-cylinder powered 20i and 28i models for potential brake power assist problems. Here is the recall information from the NHTSA. The affected models/years are as follows: BMW/320I/2012-2014 BMW/328I/2012-2014 BMW/428I/2014 BMW/528I/2012-2013 BMW/X1/2013-2014 BMW/X3/2013-2014 BMW/Z4/2012-2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V-627 ... CONTINUED
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