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Report: BMW working on new FWD model below 1 Series
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=24802 3"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/152-2011-bmw-x1-off-630op.jpg" /></a><br />
<br /> Rumors of a front-wheel drive model to slot in below the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/1+series">1 Series</a> have been circulating for some time, with the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/08/report-bmw-developing-new-0-series-on-mini-platform/">most recent report coming last October</a>. Now, <em>Autocar</em> has confirmed with <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/">BMW</a>'s chairman, Norbert Reithofe, that an all-new model is coming from the automaker, designed to compete with the recently introduced <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/officially-official-2011-audi-a1-finally-arrives/">Audi A1</a> and built atop the next generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/mini/">Mini</a>'s platform.<br /> <br /> However, the unsurprising introduction of a new premium sub-compact won't just be limited to BMW - Reithofer told <em>Autocar</em> that, "We will be extending the BMW and Mini brands into the small car segment with new models and variants." The exec also took pains to differentiate the new Bimmer from the upcoming <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/MegaCity/">Mega City</a> EV, saying that this new model is being developed for both front- and all-wheel drive applications, and that the new urban runabout is a separate endeavor.<br /> <br /> Combined with the next Mini, due out as early as 2013, the automaker wants to become more than a bit player in the compact class, and in order to keep volumes of scale in check, the new FWD BMW is likely to be built alongside its Mini counterpart in Oxford.<br /> <br /> Plans for a revamped 1 Series are also in the works, but the automaker hasn't determined whether the next 1er will be rear- or front-wheel drive. Regardless, the introduction of BMW's first FWD model signals a significant shift, but as long as the brand's patented driving dynamics are present and accounted for, it's hardly the end of the world.<br /> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=24802 3">Autocar</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/09/report-bmw-working-on-new-fwd-model-below-1-series/">Report: BMW working on new FWD model below 1 Series</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:32:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/09/report-bmw-working-on-new-fwd-model-below-1-series/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19389725/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/09/report-bmw-working-on-new-fwd-model-below-1-series/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Officially Official: 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring [w/Video]
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/wagons/" rel="tag">Wagon</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2011-bmw-5-series-touring/#25"><img hspace="0" height="351" width="630" vspace="4" border="1" align="top" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/p90057426highres-copy.jpg" alt="2011 BMW 5 Series Touring" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>BMW 5 Series Touring - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> Just as the new sixth-generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/5+series">BMW 5 Series</a> sedan goes on sale in Europe, a new station wagon variant has been unveiled. Like past editions of the 5 Series Touring, this one is essentially the same as the sedan, only with the roof extending straight back to enclose a substantially larger cargo area. <br /> <br /> All of the fancy new technology that we've already seen in the 5 Series <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/5+series+gt">Gran Turismo</a> and sedan is carried over into the Touring. That includes the driver assistance systems like the surround-view cameras and parking assist. Underhood, BMW's twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 won't be available at launch, but a selection of gas and diesel four- and six cylinder engines will be offered. The range-topping 535i is powered by the new 300-horsepower 3.0-liter N55 twin-scroll turbo direct-injected inline-six.<br /> <br /> Single-turbo versions of the 2.0-liter inline-four and 3.0-liter inline-six diesels are also available with 184 hp and 245 hp respectively. The four-cylinder 520d Touring gets an EU combined fuel economy rating of 45.2 miles per gallon (U.S.) with the 530d also scoring an impressive 36.8 mpg. <br /> <br /> Unfortunately, it seems extremely unlikely that we will ever get to see any of these handsome new wagons given Americans' ongoing aversion to this body style. We'll just be forced to make do with the homelier-looking 5 Series Gran Turismo. Click past the jump to <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/13/officially-official-2011-bmw-5-series-touring-probably-not-co/#continued">check out new video footage</a> of the 5 series Touring.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/">2011 BMW 5 Series Touring</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/p90057449highres_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/p90057448highres_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/p90057447highres_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/p90057446highres_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/p90057445highres_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/13/officially-official-2011-bmw-5-series-touring-w-video/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Officially Official: 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring [w/Video]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/13/officially-official-2011-bmw-5-series-touring-w-video/">Officially Official: 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring [w/Video]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:59:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/13/officially-official-2011-bmw-5-series-touring-w-video/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19397994/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/13/officially-official-2011-bmw-5-series-touring-w-video/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
BMW M division cranks out a human-powered bike
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/" rel="tag">Etc.</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/bmw-m-bike/"><img hspace="0" border="1" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/web630m-bike-1268743675.jpg" alt="" /></a><em><strong><br />
</strong></em> <div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>BMW M Bike - Click above for high-res image</small></strong></em></div> <br /> There aren't a lot of automakers also making motorcycles. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/honda">Honda</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/suzuki/">Suzuki</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/peugeot/">Peugeot</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a>... along with Triumph once upon a time and Yamaha dabbling in the automotive consultancy business. That just about covers it. But there are plenty churning out branded bicycles, and Bimmer's M division is the latest.<br /> <br /> The 28-pound cycle is based on a sleek aluminum frame, available in three sizes and coated in matte anthracite paint. It's topped by a leather fi'zi:k saddle with a red inlay and fitted with a Manitou Match front suspension fork, Shimano SLX gear system - what, no dual-clutch transmission? - and disc brakes front and rear.<br /> <br /> The BMW M Bike will only be made in limited quantities starting in June from select dealership and <a href="http://www.bmw-shop.com">www.bmw-shop.com</a>. Just don't expect dealers to begin giving them away free with the purchase of a new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/x3">X3</a> like <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/volkswagen/">Volkswagen</a> did with Trek. Details in the press release after the jump.<br /> <br /> [Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/bmw-m-division-cranks-out-a-bike/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW M division cranks out a human-powered bike</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/bmw-m-division-cranks-out-a-bike/">BMW M division cranks out a human-powered bike</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:31:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/bmw-m-division-cranks-out-a-bike/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19401182/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/bmw-m-division-cranks-out-a-bike/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
BMW confirms plans for front-wheel-drive models
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><img hspace="0" border="1" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/bmw-reithofer-vision.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<br /> If there's one thing that's certain in this crazy world, it's that Ultimate Driving Machines are driven by their rear wheels. Sure, there's an occasional all-wheel-drive model thrown in for good measure, but even those revert to the tried-and-true RWD when extra traction from the front two contact patches isn't deemed necessary or desirable. Well, alert the media (oh, wait...): <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a> has confirmed <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/09/report-bmw-working-on-new-fwd-model-below-1-series/">the rumors</a> that it will build front-wheel-drive automobiles.<br /> <br /> At the Annual Accounts Press Conference for 2010, Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW, had this to say:<br /> <blockquote> <div><em>[The small car] segment is expected to grow further. And we will take advantage of this opportunity. We are exploring the possibility of developing a joint architecture for the front and four-wheel drive systems of these cars. In other words: There will be front-wheel drive BMWs in the smaller vehicle classes in the future.</em></div> </blockquote>Heresy, BMW fans? We wouldn't worry too much - there seems little chance that BMW will make a wholesale switch from powering the rear wheels to the fronts, especially for its mainstream models like the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/3+series">3 Series</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/5+series">5 Series</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/7+series">7 Series</a> - but the addition of a FWD chassis will make it easier for the automaker to share platforms with other companies and to "reduce [its] fleet's carbon-emissions worldwide by at least another 25 percent between 2008 and 2020."<br /> <br /> In fact, take it from Reithofer himself:<br /> <blockquote> <div><em>BMW will continue to be a sport-inspired brand. We at the BMW Group continue to deliver maximum performance, tackle new challenges and sharpen our competitive edge.</em></div> </blockquote>Click past the break for the complete text of Reithofer's speach.<br /> <br /> [Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/bmw-confirms-plans-for-front-drive-models/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW confirms plans for front-wheel-drive models</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/bmw-confirms-plans-for-front-drive-models/">BMW confirms plans for front-wheel-drive models</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:29:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/bmw-confirms-plans-for-front-drive-models/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19403814/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/bmw-confirms-plans-for-front-drive-models/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Report: Audi TT RS headed to Canada in limited numbers, as is rear-drive BMW X1
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/carbuying/" rel="tag">Car Buying</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/canada/" rel="tag">Canada</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/audi-tt-rs/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/10audittrs.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>Audi TT RS - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> When <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/audi/">Audi</a> launched the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/04/pics-aplenty-2010-audi-tt-rs-is-ready-for-its-closeup/">TT RS</a>, we were initially told that the automaker had no plans to bring it to the States. And while rumors have cropped up that <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/09/rumormill-audi-tt-rs-rs5-coming-stateside/">suggest otherwise</a>, we still don't have the official word from Audi about whether we'll ever get the chance to experience the 335-horsepower TT. However, our friends to the north can apparently rejoice - Audi will reportedly be bringing the TT RS to Canada, albeit in very limited numbers (250 units, to be exact). It is not yet clear whether those 250 units will be in coupe or convertible form - or both.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2011-bmw-x1/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" align="right" alt="" class="right border" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/006-2011-bmw-x1-off.jpg" /></a>Additionally, <em>Monvolant</em> reports that Canadian consumers will be able to spec a rear-wheel drive <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/bmw+x1/">BMW X1</a> when the crossover goes on sale next year - a configuration that will not be available in the States. Canada is likely to only receive X1s equipped with BMW's 3.0-liter inline-six, good for around 260 horsepower.<br /> <br /> We aren't very upset about the fact that U.S.-spec X1s will only have all-wheel drive. However, if Audi is going to tease us by bringing 250 examples of the too-hot TT to this continent, the least it could do is spec a few for U.S. (or just Autoblog) consumption. <em>Thanks for the tip, Martin!<br /> </em><br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-rs/low/">Audi TT RS and Roadster</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-rs/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/01_audittrs_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-rs/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/02_audittrs_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-rs/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/03_audittrs_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-rs/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/04_audittrs_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-rs/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/05_audittrs_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-x1/low/">2011 BMW X1</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-x1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/001-2011-bmw-x1-off_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-x1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/002-2011-bmw-x1-off_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-x1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/003-2011-bmw-x1-off_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-x1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/004-2011-bmw-x1-off_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-x1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/005-2011-bmw-x1-off_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: <a href="http://monvolant.cyberpresse.ca/dossiers/le-printemps-de-lauto-2010/201003/17/01-4261647-patience-ils-arriveront-plus-tard.php">Monvolant</a> (<a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=h ttp://monvolant.cyberpresse.ca/dossiers/le-printemps-de-lauto-2010/201003/17/01-4261647-patience-ils-arriveront-plus-tard.php&ei=eCWiS_XBGobYM 8GxlMwI&sa=X&oi=translate &ct=result&resnum=1&%20%2 0ved=0CAcQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://monvolant.cyberpresse.ca/dossiers/le-p%20rintemps-de-lauto-2010/201003/17/01-4261647-patience-ils-arriveront-plus-tard.php%26hl%3Den%26safe %3Doff%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DSga%26rls%3Dorg. mozilla:en-US:official">translated</a>)]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/report-audi-tt-rs-headed-to-canada-in-limited-numbers-as-is-re/">Report: Audi TT RS headed to Canada in limited numbers, as is rear-drive BMW X1</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:28:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/report-audi-tt-rs-headed-to-canada-in-limited-numbers-as-is-re/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19404935/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/report-audi-tt-rs-headed-to-canada-in-limited-numbers-as-is-re/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
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