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Today BMW introduced two new models, the 114i and M135i. Both of these models will be available on the five-door version of the 1-Series. The 114i features a de-tuned version of the 116i’s 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with a twin scroll turbocharger rated at a low 101hp and 180Nm.

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BMW has unveiled the new 3 Series Sports Wagon. The new long-roof 3 Series goes on sale in Europe later this year as the 328i, 330d, and 320d Touring. North-American buyers need to wait until Spring 2013.

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The BMW 3 Series has been in our lives since the 1970s and has been incredibly popular with families and executives ever since. With the news of a new model in development we decided to have a look at the history and the future of this modern, classic car.

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BMW officially revealed the first official videos of both the Coupe and Convertible variants its M6 range. The new BMW M6 Convertible will be the first to arrive in the United States in June followed by the Coupe before the end of summer. No word about the price range in U.S. yet. But in the [...]

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BMW has issued a recall over 32,000 cars and CUVs covering the years 2008-2011 due to a fire risk. Turbocharged eight- and twelve-cylinder engines in the 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 7 Series, X5 and X6 could suffer from overheating circuit boards that control the electric auxiliary water pump.

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BMW unveiled today the all-new 3-Series. The sixth generation of its luxury sedan will be available to markets worldwide from February 11, 2012. The sixth generation mid-size BMW has grown considerably compared to its predecessor. It is 93 mm longer and an augmented wheelbase at 2,810 mm (+50mm) as well as wider front (+37 mm) [...]

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BMW has decided to start promo videos for its all-new 1-Series by producing the “Origins Film Season” in collaboration with Picturehouse Cinema. The “Origins” season will run simultaneously with the advertising campaign that uses the same thing to underline the different variants of BMW’s 1-Series.

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Great news for automakers: nine out of 10 cars tested this year earned the 5 starts in Euro NCAP’s crash tests. The five-star winners are: the Audi A6, the BMW X3, the Chevrolet Aveo, the Chevrolet Orlando, the Citroen DS5, the Hyundai i40, the Opel Ampera, the VW Golf Cabriolet and the VW Jetta.

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Look at the horrific crash involving Alex Plenagl and his BMW Alpina B6 GT3 bolid at last weekend’s ADAC GT Masters championship at the Nurburgring. Plenagl’s Alpina flew over the safety barriers, passed through a BMW sign and crashed onto the concrete wall. I think it is the coolest safety credentials of the BMW Alpina [...]

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The 2011 BMW X3 has been recalled over a potentially serious problem. A control module in the crossover’s electric power steering system may malfunction, resulting in a loss of power steering. This recall affects X3s built between April 27, 2011 and June 8, 2011 – 50 vehicles in total – and owners will be notified [...]

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