Certified CenterAccording to rumors, BMW is in the works of launching a new X3 model: the F97 BMW X3 M SUV. The X3 M was previously rumored, though according to sources, BMW is now finally beginning the production phase.
BMW Unveils Its Top 7-Series Model, the V12 Excellence
At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, BMW unveils what it claims to be its top model in the 7-series lineup. The V12 Excellence is a high-end model that places an emphasis on luxury as well as performance and dynamics.
The V12 will not have the M aerodynamic package. Instead, it will have some very visually aesthetic cues courtesy from the Pure Excellence design package. Among the exterior elements include high-gloss black brake calipers and 20-inch…
BMW X5 and X6 to Get LCD Touchscreen Navigation System
BMW has announced that by late summer 2016, its X5 SUV and X6 SAC will be fitted with an updated navigation system. The 10.25-inch screen will retain its original size, though it will be modified with touchscreen capability, which is not currently available in any other BMW model other than in the 7 series.
In addition, both models will also get the iDrive 5.0. This is the German automaker’s own navigation system…
BMW Sold Over 50,000 i-Series as of January
As of January, BMW has reached a new milestone with over 500,000 units from its i-series lineup, consisting of the automaker’s two plug-ins, the i3 and i8.
The i3 was released in its native Germany back in September 2013, with the i8 making its debut in June the following year. Both models have since seen a world-wide release.
The i3 is currently sold in 49 countries, and the US market…
Why the BMW 3-Series Is Such a Massive Success
It is no coincidence that the 3-series account for a quarter of all BMW. The Sedan and Sports Wagon from the series are especially popular sellers with over 14 million units sold worldwide.
Spy Photos Capture Next-Gen BMW X5
The current generation BMW X5 has only been out for three years. BMW generally releases a new generation model every five to six years, so the X5 is about halfway through its lifespan. A replacement, though, may come sooner or later as spy photos have captured a new X5 being tested under winter roads.
BMW Sells Nearly 300 X5 Hybrids in Just Two Months
The new and highly anticipated BMW X5 xDrive40e made its debut to the North American market in October, and reception exceeded expectations. As of December, the plug-in hybrid has sold 285 units. To break down the numbers, 118 X5s were sold in October. November fared even better with 167 units sold. The figures are not in yet for December, but the numbers are expected to be even more impressive due to holiday offers.
BMW B58 Engine Named as Wards’ 10 Top Engines for 2016
WardsAuto has released the top 10 automobile engines for 2016, and the B58, found in the latest BMW 340i, secured a spot on the list.
BMW X5 Series Helps Boost Company Profits
The BMW X5 SAV is on the rise and has helped the German automaker reach better than expected third-quarter profits. Overall, profit margins have decreased slightly, achieving 9.1 percent profit margins, compared to 9.4 percent the same quarter last year. According to German analyst Sascha Gommel, however, the company is actually performing “slightly better than expected.”
Another analyst, Max Warburton, described the numbers as a “pleasant surprise.”
The upsurge in…
New Images Take You Inside the 2017 BMW 5 Series
There have been a lot of discussions regarding the upcoming 2017 BMW 5 series. New images have just surfaced that gives us a sneak peak of the interior.