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Detroit - Defect production is not the dominance of car brands'regular'. BMW new car classmates did not escape from it. And most recently, BMW X5 last forced to be pulled back (recall)because of problems at the wheel.

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BMW 6 Series Convertible Ready to Taste the Asphalt Indonesia?

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Johannesburg - luxury car maker BMW finally fulfill its promise toconsumers Indonesia with childbirth BMW 6 Series Convertible.The German sporty cars are now ready to run rampant in the streets of Indonesia.

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Sebring 12 Hours Looks Like a NASCAR Race

Ferrari 458 crash at 2011 12 Hours of Sebring
Photo by Rick Dole for Michelin North America

Race winning Peugeot 908 at 2011 12 Hours of Sebring

Maaco Fremont watched the 59th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring on ESPN.  We thought we were watching a NASCAR event instead of American Le Mans. Endurance racing used to be tough enough without worring about other racers hitting you on purpose. No longer. Drivers bumped & grinded all 12 hours. Cars were destroyed, carried back to the pits, rebuilt and went back out on the track. Favorites from Audi & Ferrari were totaled allowing Peugeot to win overall for the 2nd year in a row and BMW to win the GT2 class.

Here's footage from one of the big crashes that took out the Ferrari 458:

BMW M6 Cabrio 2012?:

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Nurburgring - M6 Cabriolet latest generation camera caughtpasses in a period of testing in Nurburgring.

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4 Cylinder Turbo Machine New to BMW Z4 in the U.S. ?

Image via WikipediaBMW announced that they will offer the Z4 model first in the UnitedStates (U.S.) equipped four-cylinder turbo engine. This marks thefirst time in recent decades BMW bring four cylinder engines to theU.S. market.

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BMW Announces Lightweight Initiative

BMW Lightweight Brake Concept

BMW held their yearly "Innovation Days" last week and introduced a number of intriguing concepts to reduce weight on their vehicles. The photo above shows a gigantic brake rotor that actually weighs less than its smaller, conventional counterpart because the increase in diameter and surface area means that it can be made thinner and lighter without sacrificing any capability to stop the vehicle or wear more quickly. Of course, you have to have a honking big wheel to fit over it.

Lightweight means quicker performance, better handling, better fuel economy, etc. It's a very good thing but hard to achieve while maintaining safety & reliability. BMW is on the right track. The showcase new designs for body panels, wheels, seats, and more.

See BMWBlog.com for the complete press release and lots of photos.

BMW X3 xDrive35i

In this 2011 BMW car manufacturer officially launched a new variant was named BMW X3 xDrive35i with six-cylinder inline engine gasoline. This variant is included in the class of SUVs (sports utility vehicle). Meanwhile, another variant is the BMW X3 xDrive20d engined four cylinder in line diesel.
By all appearances, this second generation of the BMW X3 comes with urban-style body design elegant and the view that gagah.BMW X3 xDrive uses a capacity of 3000 cc engine that can generate power to 306 hp at 58.00 rpm and maximum torque of 400 Nm at engine speed between 1200 and 5000 rpm.

BMW X3 xDrive35i

While the BMW X3 xDrive20d using turbo four-cylinder diesel engine in line with a capacity of 2,000 cc which is made of aluminum and equipped with common rail direct injection. This machine is capable of spraying power up to 184 hp at 4,000 rpm rotation and a maximum torque of 380 nm in 1750 and 2,750 rpm.

BMW X3 xDrive35i

Fresh from the redesign of the exterior and a good stretch, 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i looks more bold and offer more space for people and goods. Yet deep inside an off-camber switchback mountain, it is to convince you That it's just a tall sports sedan. And no longer hits the contents of your loose to PROVE it.
As before, the standard all-wheel drive ensures That the 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i earnest climb up the forest road with the first chairlift or the trailhead with ease - even if the most Difficult labor involved only draw Some Sea-Doos or Transporting a distance from Some Banana Republic for road construction.
But the 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i driving every day cans be annoying, slow throttle response interfere with low-speed character in city driving. The Acura RDX, Audi Q5, Infiniti EX35 and Mercedes-Benz GLK350 all offer a more direct connection to the drivetrain and performance, making it more intuitive.
Given an open road and heads began to roll, but the BMW X3 Gives an exhilarating rush head.

BMW X3 xDrive35i Interior

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BMW HISTORY

The name of the founder of BMW is Karl Friedrich Rapp – one of the biggest world wide car manufacturing companies. BMW or Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916 as a successor to the Rapp Motor.Many people think that the logo of BMW comes from a spinning white propeller seen in the background of the blue sky. This may be so but in fact it is known that it also comes from the white and blue flag of Bavaria – the largest state of Germany. The capital city of the state is Munich and this is the place where even today we can find the BMW Headquarters.

In 1916 with the foundation of the company a contract was secured for building V12 engines. These engines were about to be used in the creation of the automobiles from Austro-Daimler. These 12 cylinders V engines were at first used in aircrafts which is the original plan of the BMW Company. Taking in account the time when the company was founded it was very likely for them to continue like that.

However in 1919 after the World War I and the Treaty of Versailles the production of aircraft in Germany was prohibited and that quickly changed the politics of BMW. They began making brakes for the Rail transport. Soon after that BMW was able to design a motorcycle engine which was used for the creation of a motorcycle called with the model name Victoria. However Victoria was not built by BMW but by another company in Nuremberg.

In 1924 BMW made a model of a motorcycle which was the first one they built – the R32. This was a turning point in the BMW history because it was a major achievement and for decades they used its technology – 500 cc engines cooled down by the air. Soon after that BMW added one new innovation – the driveshaft. It came to replace the chain for driving the rear wheel and became a mark of BMW for quite some time.

In the German city Eisenach in 1927 began the production of Dixi – under license but only a year after that the Dixi Company was bought by BMW and they began mass production together with the model Austin Seven.

When the World War I began BMW took its place in it because of the German army’s motorized division. They used BMW R75 together with BMW R12. Because of the high need of engines BMW note that period as highly profitable. BMW was the main supplier and even today words like Luftwaffe and Wehrmacht brings many memories. Some of the best planes in that historical time used the BMW aero-engines and till the 1945 more than 30 000 planes with these engines were manufactured.

BMW even made researches which enabled the company to make different jet engines for weapons. With the use of some men power consisting mainly by prisoners of the war BMW made many rocket-based weapons that were used in the war.

Soon after the creation of the rocket-based weapons parts of the company were bombed. Soviets razed to the ground most of the company located in eastern Germany and the base factory in Munich was almost completely destroyed.

After the war BMW was not able to quickly recover because of the need to rebuild the factory in Munich. After that when the restrictions from the Allies applied BMW was banned for three long years in which the company was forbidden from producing motorcycles until 1948 and cars until 1952.

In 1951 the Bavarian company was able to regain all trademarks and it looked like it was finally able to recover and start again from what was left. In 1959 Herbert Quandt became the "wheel" which turned the BMW around because he denied a deal with Daimler-Benz and soon after that he increased his share in the BMW Company up to 50%.

The name of Kurt Golda is stated as the man who incited Quandt to do this step and in the same year BMW began production of the BMW 700 which was based on the BMW 600. This small car used 2-cylinder, air-cooled engines and some years later it was renamed to "LS". Coupe and some cabriolet series were also manufactured.

In 1963 BMW offered dividends to the shareholders of the company and in 1966 the factory in Munich reached its maximum capacity and BMW bought Hans Glas GmbH. This deal enabled BMW to use factories in Landshut and Dingolfing.

With some new style provided by Bertone in 1972 BMW began production of 5 new series and in the years to follow the company made a big progress in the market. For 6 years under the leadership of Bernd Pischetsrieder BMW was able to expand its deal in the market by buying from British Aerospace the Rover Group. Rover Group’s history starts in 1986 and till the moment when BMW owned it this company was able to achieve many things like for example the Rover 400 in 1990.

However the Rover was sold to Phoenix Venture Holdings and Ford Motor Company because of some years of losses for BMW. Jokingly the press called the Rover "The English Patient" after the release of the namesake film. This however was not very hard on BMW and they were spared from taking the blame. It looks like that even the British press was not very enthusiastic about the Rover.

BMW began production outside of Germany in 1994. New factories were made in South Carolina and even today the manufacturing of BMW X5 and BMW Z4 is made there. There are factories in some other places too like Oxford, Goodwood and others. After some time of assembly BMW began production in South Africa. Today BMW exports more than 50 000 3 Series vehicles yearly to Japan, USA, Africa, Australia and the Middle East.

In order to serve the market in Eastern Europe and Middle East BMW are planning to begin construction of a new plant located in Cyprus or Greece. A plant in Chennai, India already opened production in 2007.

Comparison of the BMW X3 First Generation and Second Generation

The first generation was launched in 2004 and has sold over 614,824 units worldwide. He is at once an SUV BMW's most lots sold. The second generation began production on 20 November 2010.

Gasoline and diesel
For the generation-2, BMW Indonesia offers two versions of the machine, namely a 3.0 liter gasoline twin-turbocharger equipped with direct injection technology. This type is called the xDrive35i and is the most luxurious version. Meanwhile, the diesel version is named xDrive20d. This version 4-cylinder engine with common rail technology, turbocharger, piezoelectric injectors and is offered in two variants, namely the Executive and Business.

It uses motion SUV AWD system (All-Wheel Drive) full-time with dynamic traction control. That is, either on a smooth road and off-road, four wheel operated directly by transmission. The typical transmission STEPTRONIC BMW X3 uses. The latest version uses a comparison of 8-gear acceleration. The operation simply by pushing the lever shifter to the front and back! Shifter model similar to that used in other BMW models, Series 5 and Series-7.

Other standard equipment is cornering brake control (CBC), dynamic brake control (DBC), rain brake support, fading compensation, Hill-start assistant, hill descent control (HDC), and electric hand brake plus monitor the distance to the object in front and rear car when parking. In addition to making this SUV a secure and comfortable when accelerated, these features also make the security level is guaranteed. In addition, these features are also very easy working drivers, including in difficult circumstances. For example, when stopped on the hill (with the use of HDC).

Exterior
At first glance, somewhat difficult to distinguish the X3 and the Gen-1 Gen-2 this. The reason, BMW does not make a revolutionary design change and remain with the transition. In fact, the exterior changes thoroughly. Changes to the front there is the grille, bumpers, headlights, side sepakbor front, and hood. At the rear, there are differences on the glass door, a combination lamp design, the rear door, bumper, and exhaust tip. Especially on the gasoline engine, the second generation there are two exhaust tip. The combination lamp design (rear) All-New X3 is the same as that used in other recent BMW models, the layered design (clearly visible when the light is on). From the side, the differences seen in the design of the wheel (wheel) and a line along the side of the vehicle. In the latest version, the side-line starting from the front sepakbor and forwarded to the front door so as to form a straight line with the center of the door handle, door, and taillights. In the first generation, the side-line of this body is above the door handle. Door handle design is also more stylish and exclusive.

BMW M5 2011

BMW M5 2011

 In the year 2011 is expected to manufacturer BMW will release their latest car that is still associated with the M series, namely the BMW M5. The launch of this new car at the same time taste treat for the pecintanya miss. It is marked with special attention given from the automotive and human lovers worldwide automotive industry.

M5 Series is a derivative of M elements borrowed from the model M itself. Design wings have been given a touch of the same vent as with other M Series models such as E6-M5, while the front bumper model is taken from the series X5 M / X6 M. No less interesting is radioator pipe hidden in the air. It also can be a reminder to consumers why a separate air pipe made​​.

That the current M5 is powered by a 507HP 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine is one of the most high acclaimed sports sedans in the market Providing supercar-like performance and handling along with a daily driver comfort and livability, and BMW intends to keep it that way with the M5's replacement.
ccording to Carscoop sources, BMW's engineers will from ditch the current model's 5.0-liter V10 and replace it with a tweaked version of the more powerful, yet lighter, twin-turbo V8 That was introduced on the X5M and X6M crossovers.

BMW M5 2011 Interior

BMW i8 Hybrid Prototype Spyshots

Videos of disguised BMW Vision Hybrid Prototype actually running in snow. The Vision ED (Efficient Dynamics) concept, premiered at the Frankfurt Auto Show and has been seen at a number of venues and mainstream press for over a year. These spy shots seem to confirm that it is something more than a concept. BMW recently announced plans for a new sub-brand to be called BMW i-Brand. I-Brand vehicles will be electric and plug-in hybrids. The Vision prototype is said to be the first actual product and flagship for the new brand. Autoblog and Automobile Magazine and BMWBlog.com all say it is the BMW i8. BMW i vehicles are scheduled to be on sale in 2013.

BMW Alpina 5-Series Wagon with 2 Turbos

Visit Autoblog.com to see Alpina B5 Touring

I'm not ashamed to admit that I've become my parents. My most recent car is a station wagon. I needed more room to haul stuff but I wasn't interested in a top-heavy SUV. So I got a BMW wagon. I love it. I haul auto parts, scuba gear and dogs and it still goes like stink, handles like a BMW and gets 25 mpg (which is good with the way I drive.)

Autoblog.com posted a series of photos of the Alpina-modified version of the new BMW 5-Series wagon (BMW calls their station wagons "tourings.") What Alpina is famous for is taking a quick BMW and making it seriously fast. They've been at it since 1961 so they're getting pretty good at it. This new wagon sports a twin-turbo 4.4L V8 that is good for 0-100 kph (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 187 mph (307 kph). Did I mention it's a station wagon? Sign me up--Frank

How Did They Shoot this Video?!! Drifting on Pluto

Very cool video of Mazda MX5 Miata, BMW Station Wagon (!) & Ford/Mekur Sierra XR4 drifting around an other worldly landscape and from very strange vantage points. See Axis of Oversteer for clues to how it was filmed.Thanks to DK Video Productions for creating these incredible images.

Cars drifting from my Helicam from DK Video Productions on Vimeo.

Why Texting While Driving Remains a Bad Idea

BMW 850i Collision from WreckedExotics.com

Here's another amazing set of photos from WreckedExotics.com. In this case, a kid was texting while driving and plowed into this BMW 850i hard enough to knock it up a utility pole.

BMW 850i Collision from WreckedExotics.com

Novas fotos do BMW Série 1 Coupé M 2012 2011

BMW Série 1 2011 2012

BMW Série 1

BMW Série 1 2011 2012

BMW Série 1 2011 2012

BMW Série 1 2011 2012

Depois de muita especulação, teasers e vídeo revelando agora as fotos oficiais do BMW antecipou muito uma da série M coupe BMW M1 não poderia simplesmente ser chamado. O Coupe M está alguns centímetros mais longo e mais largo que o 135i e pesa 33 kg a menos. Fora da roda m de espessura e bancos desportivos M, aparar as listas Alcantara mudou pouco no interior, a BMW tenta a sua pequena casa de força na pista com pneus 245/35 de gordura na frente e ainda mais espessa 265'ers de volta. "M Dynamic Drive oferece alguma margem de manobra para as rodas traseiras 

BMW retornar para o DTM em 2012

Após quase duas décadas de ausência do alemão Touring Car Championship, a BMW está pronto para voltar. O fabricante bávaro está tudo pronto para um retorno ao DTM em 2012, depois de deixar a Fórmula 1 no final do ano passado depois de vários anos com pouco sucesso, mas também com muitas expectativas frustradas na maior categoria do automobilismo.

Que uma marca com a tradição quanto a BMW , em seguida, voltar à competição de alto nível como o DTM é uma boa notícia tanto para a própria marca e para os fãs eo próprio torneio, como se o campeonato alemão de sempre tem juro retido para os fãs, teve alguns anos, com apenasduas marcas em causa: Audi e Mercedes.

BMW Motorsport sofreu um duro golpe após o abandono da Fórmula 1 há alguns meses, mas a vida continua, ea marca sabe que grande parte da sua razão de ser está na competição. Por isso, repensar as suas prioridades e programa de competição no curto e médio prazo e pelo tempo que a BMW vai manter sua presença no WTCC WTCC e do GT, o BMW M3 GT2 ou GT3 BMW Z4 para equipes particulares, além de nas categorias mais baixas dos carros na FórmulaBMW.

Esta decisão de voltar ao DTM em 2012, tornada oficial por Mario Theissen, o chefe da BMWMotorsport, não deve afetar essas atividades, embora não há confirmação oficial sobre isso.Sabe-se que o GT vai continuar a apresentar pelo menos até o final de 2011, e estão também a preparar o sucessor do BMW 320si para o WTCC, que, segundo os novos regulamentos da FIASuper2000 em 2011 será impulsionado por um 1.6-litro de quatro cilindros turbo e injeção direta.No entanto, os planos futuros da BMW no WTCC equipas oficiais poderia passar (como sempre) ou a presença de equipas privadas.

BMW não é nenhum novato para o Passageiro nem no DTM, como até os 80 campeonatos da Europa ganhou doze pilotos com modelos emblemáticos como o BMW 2002, BMW 3.0 CSLou BMW 635 Ce Si, sem ir mais longe, Andy Priaulx venceu a BMW Europeia Touring Car Championship em 2004, o então recém-criado WTCC em 2005, 2006 e 2007.

Também no DTM marca de Munique teve os seus êxitos, participando 1984-1992 e ficando campeonatos drivers em 1984, 1987 e 1989, com um total de 49 vitórias, 30 pole positions e 64 voltas mais rápidas nestes períodos, Nos últimos anos, a propósito, com a lembrar o BMW M3 E30. Vai ter que esperar até 2012 para ver o quão bem sucedido será o seu regresso à DTM.