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Spy Shots: BMW resurrecting the M3 CSL?
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</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/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.nextautos.com/spy-shots-bmw-m3-gt4-heading-for-production-run?gid=16337&nid=42827#g allery-16337"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" align="right" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/bmwm3csl_opt.jpg" class="right border" alt="" /></a>We're not sure what to believe anymore. A bit over a year ago, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/16/2010-bmw-m3-csl-in-the-works-packing-470-hp/">reports surfaced</a> that BMW was planning a successor to the E90-generation M3 CSL, a highly coveted, track-focused version of its legendary sports coupe. Within a month, the Bavarian automaker had announced that it was <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/27/report-bmw-cancels-development-of-e92-m3-csl/">canceling the program</a>. And then these photos show up.<br />
<br /> This M3 test mule was seen lapping the Nürburgring with a host of modifications and little in the way of camouflage. Knowing full well that the Nordschleife is swarming with more papparazi than Lindsay Lohan's front lawn, the Bavarians had to know we'd start asking questions. The car in question appears to be sporting a big front splitter, giant rear wing, a wider track housing bigger wheels and semi-slick tires. Underneath, reports suggest the 4.0-liter V8 benefits from new valves and a carbon-fiber airbox to deliver some 470 horsepower.<br /> <br /> Call it an M3 CSL or a roadgoing M3 GT4, but with Audi's upcoming RS5 just around the corner, the smart money's on BMW putting up a fight of some kind. <br /> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.nextautos.com/spy-shots-bmw-m3-gt4-heading-for-production-run?gid=16337&nid=42827#g allery-16337">NextAutos</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/20/bmw-m3-csl-spy-shots-1/">Spy Shots: BMW resurrecting the M3 CSL?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:28:00 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/2009/10/20/bmw-m3-csl-spy-shots-1/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19201687/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/20/bmw-m3-csl-spy-shots-1/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Tokyo 2009: Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo LWB is longer, and therefore better
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tokyo-motor-show/" rel="tag">Tokyo Motor Show</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="4" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/alpina_b7_lwb_tokyo.jpg" alt="" />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo Long Wheelbase - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> The Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo long wheelbase revealed at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/Tokyo+Motor+Show/">Tokyo Motor Show</a> today doesn't add anything to the less well-endowed <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/04/geneva-2009-an-m7-by-any-other-name-2009-bmw-alpina-b7-bi-tur/">Alpina B7</a> we saw at Geneva except length, but isn't that enough? The double-turbo'd 4.4-liter V8 brings 507 romping horsepower and 275 lb-ft. of torque - all of which is enough to get the white whale to sixty in 4.8 seconds. <br /> <br /> Alpina's custom 21-inchers support an interior package touched up with the tuner's logo throughout. Our only cause for pause: the much larger steering wheel; the smaller diameter unit in the regular BMW helps to make the execu-barge a hoot to throw around a track. See it all for yourself in the gallery of high-res images below.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tokyo-2009-alpina-b7-long-wheelbase/low/">Tokyo 2009: Alpina B7 Long Wheelbase</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tokyo-2009-alpina-b7-long-wheelbase/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/01_b7_lwb_tokyo_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tokyo-2009-alpina-b7-long-wheelbase/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/02_b7_lwb_tokyo_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tokyo-2009-alpina-b7-long-wheelbase/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/03_b7_lwb_tokyo_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tokyo-2009-alpina-b7-long-wheelbase/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/04_b7_lwb_tokyo_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tokyo-2009-alpina-b7-long-wheelbase/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/05_b7_lwb_tokyo_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <strong><em><font size="1">Photos copyright (C)2009 Jonathon Ramsey </font></em></strong><strong><em><font size="1"> / Weblogs, Inc.</font></em></strong><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/21/Alpina-B7-Bi-Turbo-LWB-Tokyo-2009/">Tokyo 2009: Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo LWB is longer, and therefore better</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:40:00 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/2009/10/21/Alpina-B7-Bi-Turbo-LWB-Tokyo-2009/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19203501/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/21/Alpina-B7-Bi-Turbo-LWB-Tokyo-2009/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5-Series
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.speedlux.com/2011-bmw-5-series-exterior-and-interior-spy-shots/"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/bmw_5_spy_pat.jpg" alt="" /></a>The 2011 BMW 5-Series is slowly undressing as far as camouflage goes, and its looks are going the "more substantial" route to match its more substantial, modified 7 Series chassis along with a dose of 5 Series Gran Turismo in back. The front end gets a less sculpted treatment while, if the swirls don't deceive us, the rear glasshouse slopes more steeply into the trunk lid. The lower rear fascia gets the same severe angle as that on the 5Series GT.<br /> <br /> Inside - at least according to the forms, since everything but the shift lever and iDrive is covered - it is beginning to look like a 7 Series in miniature. <br /><br />Under the hood will be the usual suspects, with the 550i supposedly getting the brand's eight-speed auto. There are also rumors of a turbocharged four-cylinder and Active Hybrid. The car should make its first public appearance sometime early next year.<br /> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.speedlux.com/2011-bmw-5-series-exterior-and-interior-spy-shots/">Speedlux</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/25/spy-shots-2011-bmw-5-series/">Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5-Series</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:04:00 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.speedlux.com/2011-bmw-5-series-exterior-and-interior-spy-shots/>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/25/spy-shots-2011-bmw-5-series/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19208443/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/25/spy-shots-2011-bmw-5-series/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>
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REPORT: Mini 'Countryman' crossover skipping Detroit for Geneva?
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/plants-manufacturing/" rel="tag">Plants/Manufacturing</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/mini/" rel="tag">MINI</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/mini-crossover-concept-live/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/mini_countryman_all4.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>Mini Countryman concept -- Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> Everyone is getting ready for the Mini Countryman -- <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/19/rumormill-mini-could-head-for-wrc-by-adapting-new-crossover-mod/">including, perhaps, the WRC</a> -- but everyone is going to have to wait, according to a report by those Mini-mad folks at Motoring File. The holdup is the upcoming BMW X3, which is BMW's foremost concern right now as the little crossover is practically as important to BMW as a Euro print plate is to the European Central Bank. <br /> <br /> The Mini will be produced at Magna's plant in Austria, but first BMW has to complete the shift in X3 production from that plant to its facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Until that's done, Countryman production can't begin. That has observers figuring that the production Mini crossover won't meet the public until next year's Geneva show, instead of Detroit.<br /> <br /> The other Countryman-related news is that, like SH-AWD and Quattro and Symmetrical AWD, Mini plans on a specific brand for its flavor of all-wheel drive. The name is said to be "All4." Yes, our minds are already agog at the ways in which Mini will be spinning that little moniker...<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-crossover-concept-live/">MINI Crossover Concept LIVE</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-crossover-concept-live/1071347/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/007890000_1222954161_thum bnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-crossover-concept-live/1071020/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/mini-crossover-live_nj-dsc_1561_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-crossover-concept-live/1070954/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/mini-crossover-live_nj-dsc_1537_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-crossover-concept-live/1071021/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/mini-crossover-live_nj-dsc_1564_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-crossover-concept-live/1071013/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/mini-crossover-live_nj-dsc_1545_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/10/23/the-r60-mini-crossover-gets-an-official-name-a-revised-debut/">Motoring File</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/report-mini-countryman-crossover-skipping-detroit-for-geneva/">REPORT: Mini 'Countryman' crossover skipping Detroit for Geneva?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:58:00 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.motoringfile.com/2009/10/23/the-r60-mini-crossover-gets-an-official-name-a-revised-debut/>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/report-mini-countryman-crossover-skipping-detroit-for-geneva/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19209011/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/report-mini-countryman-crossover-skipping-detroit-for-geneva/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Spy Shots: BMW 3 Series coupe and convertible get mild rhinoplasty
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</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/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/10/spied-2010-bmw-3-series-coupe-and.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/bmw_3coupe_spy.jpg" alt="" /></a>The 3 Series coupe and convertible have had a little surgery done and been caught post-op. The actual changes aren't monumental, but up front appear to have quite an effect on the looks. We'll wait to see the uncovered version without the tape over the headlights before final judgments are issued, but from the three-quarter view the increased sweep, the changes to the kidney grille, and the drawn headlights makes the front look a little -- forgive us for saying -- vintage Grand Am.<br />
<br /> In back the car gets revised taillights and a bumper massage. Inside expect slightly upgraded ergonomics and iDrive. The sedan and touring are rumored to get this look as well, and should appear next year.<br /> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/10/spied-2010-bmw-3-series-coupe-and.html">Carscoop</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/27/spy-shots-bmw-3-series-coupe-and-convertible-get-milder-rhinopl/">Spy Shots: BMW 3 Series coupe and convertible get mild rhinoplasty</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:01:00 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://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/10/spied-2010-bmw-3-series-coupe-and.html>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/27/spy-shots-bmw-3-series-coupe-and-convertible-get-milder-rhinopl/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19210251/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/27/spy-shots-bmw-3-series-coupe-and-convertible-get-milder-rhinopl/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Rumormill: BMW looking at cheaper 5 Series Gran Turismo, rules out M model
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <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/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <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/rumormill/" rel="tag">Rumormill</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/first-drive-bmw-535i-gran-turismo/"><img alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/325_535i_opt.jpg" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>BMW 535i Gran Turismo - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> The famed automotive pot-stirrers at <em>Autocar</em> are at it again. According to <a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=24433 1">two</a> <a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=24433 4">blurbs</a> from the UK publication, BMW's <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/21/first-drive-bmw-535i-gran-turismo-evolves-the-wagon-with-clever/">new 5 Series Gran Turismo</a> may spawn at least one less costly, less powerful variant, but a high-performance M version is apparently off the table.<br /> <br /> On the fuel and financial economy front, Bimmer is reportedly considering adding four-cylinder powerplants to the controversial new five-door, including the 175 bhp diesel from the 320d. A twin-turbo diesel may also be in the cards. The fear here is that the premium-priced 5GT may in fact be priced too aggressively, as it stickers above a comparable 5 Series Touring model. In any case, we don't expect to see the less-powerful diesel Stateside, although we wouldn't be terribly suprised if the company chose to shoehorn in something like the twin-turbo 3.0-liter diesel already on offer in the 335d.<br /> <br /> On the M side of the equation, <em>Autocar</em> says that the gasoline V8-powered 550i will remain the pinnacle of the range, as BMW has "ruled out" a M-Technik variant. Given that BMW has recently seen fit to move M beyond traditional cars (see: X5 and X6) and that these higher performance models often have thicker margins attached, this strikes us as somewhat curious decision - especially as the 5GT figures to be the most dynamically promising of the bunch. This source also doesn't jibe with what we heard from BMW officials <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/21/first-drive-bmw-535i-gran-turismo-evolves-the-wagon-with-clever/">just last month when we drove the car in Portugal</a>. At that time, the official line was that no decision had been made, but knowing glances and meek smiles seemed to indicate that things looked good for the model. <br /> <br /> In other words, we'll believe it when we (don't) see it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-bmw-535i-gran-turismo/low/">First Drive: BMW 535i Gran Turismo</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-bmw-535i-gran-turismo/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/gt535i_fd000_thumbnail.jp g" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-bmw-535i-gran-turismo/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/gt535i_fd001_thumbnail.jp g" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-bmw-535i-gran-turismo/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/gt535i_fd002_thumbnail.jp g" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-bmw-535i-gran-turismo/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/gt535i_fd003_thumbnail.jp g" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-bmw-535i-gran-turismo/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/gt535i_fd004-1253544562_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: <a href="http:// http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=24433 1">Auto</a><a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=24433 4">car</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/27/rumormill-bmw-looking-at-cheaper-5-series-gran-turismo-rules-o/">Rumormill: BMW looking at cheaper 5 Series Gran Turismo, rules out M model</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 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/2009/10/27/rumormill-bmw-looking-at-cheaper-5-series-gran-turismo-rules-o/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19209001/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/27/rumormill-bmw-looking-at-cheaper-5-series-gran-turismo-rules-o/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
REPORT: Peugeot also wants ties with BMW that go beyond engines and platforms
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/peugeot/" rel="tag">Peugeot</a></p><a href="http://www.autonews.com/article/20091024/ANE02/910249998/1317"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/peugeot_bmw_engines.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />
<br /> A couple of years ago, BMW said it wanted <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/01/bmw-and-peugeot-untie-the-knot-on-joint-engine-development/">out of the joint engine game</a> with Peugeot. Today, not only are the two companies still sharing powerplants - the PSA engines that go in the Mini and Pugs like the 207 - but BMW's head has recently stated that the automaker is <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/05/report-bmw-considers-sharing-mini-platform-with-psa-peugeot-cit/">considering sharing small car platforms with PSA</a>. To that, PSA head Phillipe Varin has gone a step further, saying he'd also like to extend the agreement to things like purchasing, transmissions, and HVAC units. <br /> <br /> The quest for Peugeot is to find a way to remain independent to continue to make money doing it. The French automaker expects an operating loss of up to €1.5 billion ($2.25B U.S.) this year, which is less than expected. But the company foresees a return to black next year, and part of the strategy for that would be lowering costs through tie-ups, such as its deal to sell rebranded Mitsubishi i-Mievs. <br /> <br /> Nevertheless, it will be BMW that needs to see sense in a stronger PSA union. Items like HVAC units and transmissions - when they work - are anonymous; no one knows or really cares where they come from. As for powertrains, the German firm has spoken before of wanting to lower development costs, especially in the area of small engine development which could help it with its numerous small car initiatives.<br /> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.autonews.com/article/20091024/ANE02/910249998/1317">Automotive News</a> - sub. req'd.]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/27/report-peugeot-also-wants-ties-with-bmw-that-go-beyond-engines/">REPORT: Peugeot also wants ties with BMW that go beyond engines and platforms</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:20:00 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.autonews.com/article/20091024/ANE02/910249998/1317>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/27/report-peugeot-also-wants-ties-with-bmw-that-go-beyond-engines/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19208451/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/27/report-peugeot-also-wants-ties-with-bmw-that-go-beyond-engines/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
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