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The entry level model in the BMW 5 Series lineup is the 528i Sedan, starting at $46,700 and powered by a gas sipping 2.0 Liter TwinPower Turbo four cylinder producing 240 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque mated to an efficient 8 speed steptronic automatic gearbox complete with paddle shifters that returns an…

When BMW rolls out an all-new 3 Series, it's big news, since these have been the benchmark of German sedans for the last 30 years or more. It also sets off a tectonic shift in the entry-level luxury market, with the Mercedes-Benz C Class, Audi A, not to mention the Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G and the Lexus GS suddenly called upon to step up their game to follow along.

This automotive war of attrition becomes a win for the consumer, as the arms race among the automakers gives the consumer a lot more choice. Really, who can argue with…

There's no sedan quite like the BMW 3-series. Yes, it needs to shed some pounds and its styling is certainly debatable. But it drives with such precision and offers such delicate feedback that we still regard it as the benchmark in its segment. For 2012, BMW faces the difficult task of replacing the current car with a completely new, sixth-generation model.

Captured by our spy photographers in Munich, Germany, this four-door is internally called the F30. There's a lot to come: The next-generation 3 will again be offered in number of body styles, including a wagon, coupe, and…

In February, the new BMW 3-series was launched officially. Now the smart, energetic Bavarian is winning even more hearts at the international Motor Show in Geneva - helped by the tuning specialists at AC Schnitzer. The Aachen-based experts from AC Schnitzer help the 3-series make an even more impressive appearance with a performance upgrade for the BMW 328i. An extra control unit allows it to deliver 217 kW/ 295 HP and a maximum torque of 410 Nm onto the asphalt, and with its governed top speed of 250 km/h the 3-series by AC Schnitzer tightens the bonds to its driver…

BMW is set to broaden the design of its 'X' family as shown by this rendering of the 2014 BMW X5 by German magazine Auto Zeitung.

Most prominent is the new grille, which is both larger and wider than the current design and similar to that seen on the latest generation 3-Series.

The headlights will use LED technology and the tail-light assembly will be redesigned using the layering concept as seen on BMW's Vision EfficientDynamics concept that allows for more depth to the surface.

There are more pronounced character lines that flow down the side panels, too, which enhance…

The BMW 3-series coupe and convertible were just face lifted, but the Bavarians already are busy readying the next-generation 3er sedan; it's that body style that always leads off a new 3-series generation. And so we expect in late 2011 or early 2012 to get an official glimpse of the four-door, which should arrive at dealerships here in late 2012 as a '13 model. Until then, these renderings provide a good idea of what to expect.

We like what's here: The next 3 keeps the concave body-side surfaces, and the front and rear of the new car will…

Following what we saw when the 2012 BMW M6 Coupe debuted earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, the new BMW M6 Convertible is powered by the same twin turbocharged V8 from the hardtop high performance 6 Series as well as the new M5 sport sedan. This 4.4L V8 mill uses BMW's TwinPower Turbo technology with twin scroll turbochargers and direct injection to produce 560 horsepower from 5,750 - 7,000 rpm and 500lb-ft of torque that kicks in at just 1,500rpm and shoves just as hard all the way to 5,650rpm. This incredible range…

Like its 5 and 7 Series brethren, the new 3 Series now features a Driving Dynamics Control selector that allows the driver to alter vehicle dynamics on the fly-chassis stiffness, throttle response, gear change characteristics (on the automatic tranny) and more relaxed stability control intervention in the most extreme setting. The three standard modes-Comfort, Sport and Sport+-are now combined with a new ECO PRO mode that actively monitors the pilot's style of driving and offers visual aids to help procure the most efficient method of driving possible. ECO PRO also dials back accessory operation-the climate control system, for…

The 2012 NY International Auto Show might feature a dizzying array of dazzling cars from around the world, but one little German automaker had all eyes steadily glued. BMW announced its new M5 and M6 models as well as the BMW X1 and the 6 Series Gran Coupe models. All new models stick to the quintessential BMW values - outstanding performance, exceptional efficiency and stunning design.

The M5 continues to push the envelop, even in its fifth generation, while the M6 shows its M pedigree going zero to 60 in 4.5 seconds. The 2013 BMW X1 will hit the U…

The BMW E24 was the first BMW 6 Series Coupe, German automaker BMW from from 1976 to 1989 model year manufactured. The name of the 6-series BMW E63 chassis from the 2004 model year again. The E24 5-series borrowed heavily contemporary cars.

The E24 is a replacement for the CS and CSL cut for the first time in 1965. CS 3.0 was almost up by the addition of a few centimeters, is amended to facilitate customers to enter the car. However, Bob Lutz rebelled against the decision and pretty much established an alternative version, quickly became the sixth number…