http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/bmw http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/bmw http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041017/bmw-1-series-tuned-by-hartge Hartge has introduced a new tuning program for the BMW 1-Series (F20). It includes minor styling tweaks and a number of optimized ECUs.]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:44:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041017/bmw-1-series-tuned-by-hartge http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041011/2014-bmw-x5-spied-in-a-winter-wonderland Dressed in swirly camouflage, the prototype appears to have an evolutionary design with a prominent front fascia, a sloping roofline and a tailgate-mounted spoiler.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:29:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041011/2014-bmw-x5-spied-in-a-winter-wonderland http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021040997/bmw-640i-gran-coupe-pricing-announced-us BMW has announced the BMW 640i Gran Coupe pricing will start at $76,895 in the US market including the $895 Destination and Handling Charge.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:52:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021040997/bmw-640i-gran-coupe-pricing-announced-us http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940927/wcf-spy-video-bmw-i8-prototype A production prototype for the BMW i8 hybrid supercar has been caught doing a round of testing. But this time we are treated to a full blown video featuring nearly 5 minutes of footage as well as a few high resolution static images.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:04:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940927/wcf-spy-video-bmw-i8-prototype http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940933/bmw-i3-megacity-vehicle-spied-winter-testing This latest prototype is still wearing a large amount of camouflage that is doing its best to hide the aerodynamic and styling lines across its bodywork.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940933/bmw-i3-megacity-vehicle-spied-winter-testing http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740831/2013-bmw-x5-m-and-x6-m-facelift-pricing-in-us BMW USA has released pricing for the 2013 BMW X5 M and X6 M facelift models but has not made an official announcement yet according to BMWblog.com. ]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:23:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740831/2013-bmw-x5-m-and-x6-m-facelift-pricing-in-us http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740809/bmw-m135i-xdrive-caught-completely-undisguised It is wearing such a small layer of camouflage that it leaves little to the imagination and gives us our best look yet at what the model will look like.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:15:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740809/bmw-m135i-xdrive-caught-completely-undisguised http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640779/bmw-m6-cabrio-spied-making-a-pit-stop Snapped during a refueling stop, the prototype has an aggressive body kit with new bumpers, revised side skirts and a four-tailpipe exhaust system.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:59:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640779/bmw-m6-cabrio-spied-making-a-pit-stop http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020440714/these-bmw-and-porsche-commercials-would-have-been-perfect In the run up to Super Bowl XLVI this Sunday, where car makers are the most prominent advertisers, BMW and Porsche have released two commercials that feature their motorsports heritage and high performance machines. ]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:09:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020440714/these-bmw-and-porsche-commercials-would-have-been-perfect http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340680/bmw-releases-six-mildly-funny-3-series-promos---one-for BMW USA has released six humorous commercials, one of which will appear in the New York tri-state area during Super Bowl XLVI.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:01:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340680/bmw-releases-six-mildly-funny-3-series-promos---one-for http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240610/bmw-1-series-gt-headed-for-paris-motor-show Known internally as the Compact Activity Tourer, the new 1 GT will sport a high roofline, with raised seating positions for occupants. Upon launch, it will battle against the Mercedes B-Class which is also currently in its development stages.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:06:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240610/bmw-1-series-gt-headed-for-paris-motor-show http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140508/bmw-3-series-gt-scheduled-for-march-2013-launch We have caught the next generation BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo testing on a number of occasions but it appears we will have to wait a little while longer before full details are released.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:37:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140508/bmw-3-series-gt-scheduled-for-march-2013-launch http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013040451/bmw-z8-by-senner-tuning If you are one of the 5,703 owners of the BMW Z8, Senner Tuning has released a tuning package to upgrade your ride.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:18:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013040451/bmw-z8-by-senner-tuning http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013040473/bmw-m3-dtm-revealed-in-castrol-edge-livery We've already seen the BMW M3 DTM in matte black and M Performance livery, but here's our first look at the model in Castrol EDGE guise.]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:08:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013040473/bmw-m3-dtm-revealed-in-castrol-edge-livery http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012940421/2014-bmw-x5-f15-spy-video Caught while doing some pretty heavy driving in winter conditions in northern Sweden.]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012940421/2014-bmw-x5-f15-spy-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/212012840412/2012-bmw-activehybrid-5 ]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/212012840412/2012-bmw-activehybrid-5 http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012740364/2013-bmw-m6-unofficially-confirmed-for-public-debut-in The M6 to accelerate from 0-62mph (0-100kph) in 4.2 seconds. Assuming we are talking about the coupe, this is 0.2 seconds quicker than its predecessor and suggests the convertible will achieve a time of around 4.5 seconds.]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:53:44 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012740364/2013-bmw-m6-unofficially-confirmed-for-public-debut-in http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012640346/bmw-x6-m-facelift-revealed-videos Following this morning's unveiling of the X6 facelift, BMW has quietly released the first pictures of the facelifted X6 M.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:32:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012640346/bmw-x6-m-facelift-revealed-videos http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012640338/bmw-7-series-facelift-spied-cold-weather-testing The BMW 7-Series has been on the market for a few years, so the company preparing to introduce a minor facelift for their flagship sedan.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:23:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012640338/bmw-7-series-facelift-spied-cold-weather-testing http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012640306/2013-bmw-x6-gets-a-facelift-m-performance-package BMW has released the first images and details for the new facelifted X6 Sports Activity Coupe. Changes are minimal but the highlight is the introduction of the new M-Performance package.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:12:51 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012640306/2013-bmw-x6-gets-a-facelift-m-performance-package http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012640296/bmw-m-performance-diesels-revealed---m550d-x5-m50d-and BMW has released full details for their much anticipated BMW M Performance range which includes four models: M550d xDrive sedan and touring wagon, X5 and X6 M50d.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012640296/bmw-m-performance-diesels-revealed---m550d-x5-m50d-and http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012540274/2012-bmw-m6-to-be-sportier-than-its-predecessor---report Our spies have caught the BMW M6 on numerous occasions, but new details are starting to emerge about the highly-anticipated model.]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:56:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012540274/2012-bmw-m6-to-be-sportier-than-its-predecessor---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012540257/bmw-i5-due-in-2015---report BMW's electric small car range will reportedly see the i5 model launch in 2015. Joining the i3 compact hatch and i8 sports car, the i5 will fill the void between the two models and subsequently complete the range.]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:17:23 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012540257/bmw-i5-due-in-2015---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012440235/bmw-planning-touch-sensitive-fabric-in-future-models Researchers at the Polytechnic School in Montreal, Canada are exploring applications for a touch-sensitive fabric that reacts to finger swipes or touches to control any device.]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:21:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012440235/bmw-planning-touch-sensitive-fabric-in-future-models http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040086/2013-bmw-1-series-gt-caught-testing-front-wheel-drive-system The winter testing season is in top gear, the prototypes are coming thick and fast. The latest of these is the new 2013 BMW 1-series GT which has been caught here testing in the snow alongside a Mini prototype.]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040086/2013-bmw-1-series-gt-caught-testing-front-wheel-drive-system http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040104/bmw-shows-off-their-semi-autonomous-driving-system-video BMW announced their ConnectedDrive Connect (CDC) semi-autonomous driving system back in August, but the company has just released a new video of it in action.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:59:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040104/bmw-shows-off-their-semi-autonomous-driving-system-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040074/bmw-4-series-gran-coupe-rendered-speculation BMW is in the fairly early stages of developing the Coupe and Cabriolet versions of the new 4-series, but has stopped speculation from gathering pace into what the Four-Door-Coupe variant may look like.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:13:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040074/bmw-4-series-gran-coupe-rendered-speculation http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940058/2012-bmw-m3-dtm-safety-car-revealed BMW is celebrating their return to DTM racing by unveiling a new M3 safety car.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:59:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940058/2012-bmw-m3-dtm-safety-car-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940050/2013-bmw-m6-grancoupe-gets-rendered Our spies recently caught up with the BMW M6 GranCoupe, but here's a rendering of what the model could look like.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940050/2013-bmw-m6-grancoupe-gets-rendered http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011839986/2013-bmw-3-series-wagon-confirmed-for-us Contrary to earlier reports, the BMW 3-Series touring wagon (codenamed F31) will be available in North America. The current 3-Series E91 wagon was withheld from the North American market due to low demand.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:19:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011839986/2013-bmw-3-series-wagon-confirmed-for-us