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Spied: Next-Gen BMW M5 Hitches a Ride on the Nurburgring

Sep 3, 2010 7:09 pm

The upcoming BMW M5 was seen lapping the NÃ¼rburgring...on a trailer. It's not clear what happened to the prototype, but this is exactly why automakers do extensive testing before any car reaches a showroom. In the background of one of the photos, you can see a billboard advertising the older... [more]

Video: Cadillac CTS-V "Competition" commercial

Sep 3, 2010 3:12 pm

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Cadillac Cadillac CTS-V "Competition" commercial - Click above to watch the video after the jump Recently, we showed you a behind-the-scenes look at Cadillac's newest commercial featuring the CTS-V sedan out on Germany's... [more]

BMW jostling Lexus for top spot is U.S. luxury market

Sep 3, 2010 2:11 pm

With just a few months left in the year, BMW is battling Lexus for the title of best-selling luxury marque in the U.S. [more]

Spy Shots: BMW M5 prototype gets towed off the 'Ring

Sep 3, 2010 12:00 pm

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Performance, Europe, BMW, Luxury BMW M5 prototype gets towed home - Click above for high-res image gallery Occasionally, we find ourselves wondering why manufacturers continue to insist on testing their prototype vehicles at the infamous Nürburgring. Yes, the... [more]

2011 BMW X3 Enters Production, Available Later This Fall

Sep 2, 2010 6:09 pm

Earlier this year, BMW revealed its new 2011 X3 crossover. The small 3 Series-based crossover just went into production yesterday alongside the X5 and X6 at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina plant.With the introduction of the 2011 X3, BMW relocated production of the small crossover from Magna... [more]

Rumormill: Mini Countryman Coupe in the works

Sep 2, 2010 9:29 am

Filed under: Coupe, Crossover, Mini, Rumormill 2011 Mini Countryman - Click above for high-res image gallery At first take, it's not easy to accept the 2011 Mini Countryman crossover. We understand. But after our first drive of the pint-sized CUV, it started to make more sense. We're hoping to... [more]

BMW's U.S. sales top Lexus' for third straight month

Sep 2, 2010 8:03 am

BMW AG's namesake brand increased U.S. sales 1.6 percent in August and beat Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus as the top U.S. luxury brand for the third straight month. [more]

In the Black: Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz Have Positive Sales in August

Sep 2, 2010 1:09 am

Sales were relatively strong for the premium German trio of Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW for August 2010. Year-over-year Audi and Mercedes-Benz increased sales by 14 and 15 percent, respectively, while BMW sales increased 1.6 percent.Audi had its best August ever, with 9182 units sold.... [more]

BMW maxes out the Mini to lure family market

Sep 2, 2010 1:00 am

BMW's Mini, known for its retro-chic appeal, is targeting an unhip crowd with its Countryman crossover: families. The not-so-mini Mini will have four doors and be the brand's biggest ever model. [more]

By The Numbers - August 2010: The C4C hangover continues

Sep 1, 2010 7:24 pm

Filed under: By the NumbersLuxury marques gain ground while volume brands suffer Just like any spending spree, there are consequences. And for the second straight month, the automakers that benefited most from Cash For Clunkers have seen their sales figures fall through the floor compared to... [more]

2011 BMW 335i Sedan – Quick Test

Sep 1, 2010 4:41 pm

When it comes to turbochargers, two isn’t necessarily better than one. What Is It? Remember, this is Car and Driver you’re reading. You know exactly what the BMW 335i sedan is. It’s one of the best sports sedans on the market, with a perfect balance of supple ride and superb handling. For... [more]

Video: AutoExpress pits Ford Focus RS against Porsche Boxster

Aug 31, 2010 8:01 pm

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Videos, Hatchback, Ford, Porsche Ford Focus RS vs. Porsche Boxster - Click above to view the video after the jump When it comes to a German-American face-off, you could do a lot worse than pitting the BMW M3 against Ford's 5.0-liter V8 powered Mustang. How... [more]

Volvo Taking Aim at German Wagons with New 2011 Volvo V60

Aug 31, 2010 5:08 pm

Volvo unveiled its replacement for the V70 wagon, the 2011 Volvo V60, earlier this year and is set to show it for the first time at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in late September. The new V60 wagon, which is part of Volvo's plan to better compete with Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, just entered... [more]

Autoblog Podcast #193 - Hot Mustangs, Volt Mileage, 1 Series M, Mazda design and Lotus Evoras

Aug 31, 2010 5:00 pm

Filed under: Aftermarket, Podcasts, Etc., BMW, Chevrolet, GM, Honda, Lexus, Mazda Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now! Chris, Sam, Alex and Dan convene for Episode #193 of the Autoblog Podcast. We cover the Ford Boss Mustang and Roush supercharger package, the... [more]

2012 Volkswagen New Beetle Rendered – Future Cars

Aug 31, 2010 4:55 pm

The cult of the Beetle demands a new edition, and VW will oblige. Shockingly, despite a crazy (non-U.S.), VR6-powered RSi version and a midcycle face lift, the hype surrounding the New Beetle certainly died down over the past few years, and the car is due for a redesign. After all, it still uses... [more]

Volkswagen Touareg R Rendered; Will Use Diesel V8, Likely Hit U.S. by 2012

Aug 31, 2010 2:31 pm

Illustration by Christian Schulte The R models are to Volkswagen what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz and M is to BMW: They are among the sportiest, quickest, and best the brand has to offer. You might know that the Golf and Scirocco have received the R treatment, but so too did the first-generation... [more]

Germans Test Best Cars For A Bank Robbery [Tuner Cars]

Aug 31, 2010 11:16 am

GRiP Magazine decided to test three cars against a Schnitzer-tuned BMW 123d police car by robbing a bank three times. [more]

LA Auto Show preview: Infiniti to launch 2012 M35 hybrid

Aug 31, 2010 10:58 am

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Hybrid, Sedan, Infiniti 2012 Infiniti M35 hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery Infiniti has officially announced plans to debut its first hybrid sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November. The M35 hybrid first appeared - badged as the Nissan Fuga... [more]

Running flat out: BMW is a leader in pushing run-flat tires:

Aug 31, 2010 10:08 am

BMW is getting ready to launch its next-generation compact SUV, the X3, and it will ride--as most BMWs and Minis sold today--on run-flat tires. Of all the companies producing cars today, BWM has embraced run-flat technology like no other. [more]

Future products: BMW focuses on small crossovers, new EV subbrand:

Aug 31, 2010 8:50 am

BMW will concentrate on small crossovers next year with a redesigned X3 and the all-new X1. Both are based on the redesigned 3-series sedan, which will arrive in 2012. [more]

Supply and Demand: With Supply Down, Used Car Transaction Prices Soar

Aug 31, 2010 1:08 am

A recent survey shows that consumers looking for a used vehicle may be in for some sticker shock. Last year, the government took almost 700,000 vehicles out of service with Cash for Clunkers, decreasing the available supply of used vehicles. High unemployment rates and a rather bleak market have... [more]

Our Cars: 2009 BMW 335d - A Fuel Door Mishap and Gas Station Stares

Aug 31, 2010 1:08 am

"That could have been expensive" was the first thought that crossed my mind when I noticed that the fuel door had popped open as I exited the automated car wash this morning. No, I didn't make the mistake of leaving it open after I filled up.Like many cars on the market, the 335d uses the... [more]

More BMW M3 Tiger Edition photos surface

Aug 30, 2010 6:58 pm

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, China, BMW, Luxury BMW M3 Tiger Edition for the Chinese market - Click above for high-res image gallery BMW's new Joy ad campaign looks to have made it to China with the M3 Tiger - or as one Autoblog commenter called it, "the M3 by Ed Hardy." Part of the... [more]

Report: Muller in talks with three automakers about Saab 9-2 revival

Aug 30, 2010 6:26 pm

Filed under: Saab, Spyker Eduard Gray's Saab 92010 Sixten concept - Click above for high-res image gallery Saab has already talked up its hopes for entering the forthcoming 9-2 in a future installment of the World Rally Championship. But before it can, the 9-2 needs to exist. And before that can... [more]

Soulful: Mazda Shinari Concept Features New 'Kodo' Design Theme

Aug 30, 2010 5:08 pm

Mazda Shinari Concept rear three-quarter view

Mazda made it clear recently that it was moving away from its Nagare design philosophy. To prove it, the Japanese automaker has just unveiled a look its future design language -- dubbed Kodo -- on a new four-door sedan concept called Shinari. During the Shinari's reveal, Mazda executives also... [more]

IIHS awards 2011 Buick Regal Top Safety Pick

Aug 30, 2010 1:31 pm

Filed under: Sedan, Safety, Buick, Luxury 2011 Buick Regal at IIHS - Click above for high-res image gallery The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just wrapped up its battery of batterings on the 2011 Buick Regal, and the results have netted "Good" ratings for front, side, rear and... [more]

Officially Official: Citroën DS4 blends compact size and luxury

Aug 30, 2010 12:29 pm

Filed under: Europe, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Citroën Citroën DS4 - Click above for high-res image gallery Citroën previewed its next-generation design language at this year's Geneva Motor Show with the DS High Rider concept, and the first production car to use these shapely new... [more]

Volvo to challenge BMW, Mercedes, Audi with V60 wagon

Aug 30, 2010 11:06 am

Volvo plans to challenge BMW, Mercedes and Audi with its new V60 station wagon in Europe. Volvo forecasts annual sales of 50,000 of the V60. [more]

Mini aims to extend the range

Aug 30, 2010 12:01 am

BMW plans to expand Mini's product range in an effort to boost sales and keep dealers profitable as the brand's U.S. network expands to 120 stores, from 86. After flying high for several years with record sales, Mini has stalled in 2010. [more]

Mercedes, BMW think small; Volvo, Jag aim upmarket

Aug 30, 2010 12:01 am

While Mercedes-Benz and BMW move into smaller and less expensive segments in the United States, aspiring lower-volume Europeans plan bigger and more luxurious models. [more]

The Daily Drivers: Experience elegance in the open air in the 2010 BMW 650i convertible

Aug 28, 2010 12:11 am

By Peter Couture and Lyra Solochek, Times Staff Writers In Print: Saturday, August 28, 2010 The BMW 6 Series epitomizes the Grand Tourer: a car in which luxury and comfort take priority over performance. [more]

Mustang GT, GMC Sierra Among Leaders in NADAguides Cost of Ownership Study

Aug 28, 2010 12:08 am

Confident braging to your neighbors that your most recent automotive purchase is "the best you've ever owned?" Not so fast. Analysts at NADAguides have crunched the numbers to determine the best overall buys in six major categories of new cars.The cost of vehicle ownership only begins with the... [more]

Larger Mini headed to market

Aug 28, 2010 12:00 am

BMW's Mini, known for its retro-chic appeal, is targeting an unhip crowd with the Countryman crossover: families. The not-so-mini Mini will have four doors and be the brand's biggest model ever. [more]

Video Find: BMW Releases Another 1 Series M Coupe Teaser

Aug 27, 2010 11:08 pm

Yes, it's another BMW1 Series M Coupe teaser video, but we're not complaining. Rather than showing the M Division's latest hot coupe on a track, it's stagnant in a showroom under a tight fitting cover. If you didn't catch the other teaser video and spy shots, the 1 Series M Coupe is said to be... [more]

Video: BMW releases second 1 Series M Coupe teaser

Aug 27, 2010 7:57 pm

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, BMW, Luxury BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Click above to view the video after the jump The achingly slow striptease of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe continues with a 47-second-long spot of the camo-clad coupe bearing just enough sheetmetal to keep us interested. The... [more]

RIP: BMW NA VP Jack Pitney Suffers Fatal Tractor Accident

Aug 27, 2010 6:08 pm

Yesterday, we received word from BMW that its North American vice president of Marketing, Jack Pitney, was killed during an accident while vacationing on his farm. We wanted to hold on the news until we had more information, which we do now.Pitney, 47, was reportedly pulling a tree stump out of... [more]

Rip: BMW Na VP Jack Pitney Suffers Fatal Tractor Accident

Aug 27, 2010 4:57 pm

Yesterday, we received word from BMW that Jack Pitney, its North American vice president of marketing, was killed during an accident while vacationing on his farm. [more]

BMW Teases 1-series M Coupe with Overly Dramatic Video

Aug 27, 2010 4:37 pm

It’s by now common knowledge that BMW will soon sate fans of the roundel badge with an M-fettled version of the 1-series coupe, to be dubbed 1-series M Coupe. To whet your BMW-loving appetite, the company has released this overly dramatic teaser video. Swelling orchestral music, quick cuts, and... [more]

RM prepares for Labor Day auction, and test-driving the Audi A4 Avant, in News Brake for Friday, Aug. 27:

Aug 27, 2010 12:28 pm

In today's News Brake: RM prepares for Labor Day auction, BMW's Jack Pitney dies in a tractor accident, and test-driving the Audi A4 Avant . . . But Wait, There's More! [more]

BMW exec Pitney dies in accident

Aug 27, 2010 11:52 am

Jack Pitney, vice president of marketing at BMW North America, was killed Thursday in an accident on his farm, BMW said. [more]

2010 BMW X6 Active Hybrid, an AW Drivers Log:

Aug 27, 2010 9:46 am

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I liked driving this truck a lot. I'm just not sure why it exists. It's plenty fast, gets 19 or so mpg and weighs as much as a Chevrolet Suburban. [more]

BMW targets families with new Mini Countryman

Aug 27, 2010 2:35 am

Mini, known for its retro-chic appeal, is targeting an unhip crowd with the Countryman crossover: families. The not-so-mini Mini will have four doors and be the brand's biggest ever model. [more]

BMW's N.A. marketing chief Jack Pitney remembered as 'true creative soul'

Aug 27, 2010 12:01 am

Jack Pitney, BMW North America's marketing chief who died unexpectedly Thursday, was remembered today by friends and colleagues as a creative powerhouse with never-failing good humor. [more]

BREAKING: Jack Pitney, BMW North America marketing VP, dead at 47

Aug 26, 2010 6:44 pm

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, BMW Jack Pitney, BMW's North American vice president of marketing was killed today in a tragic accident while vacationing on his farm. Pitney, 47, had been with BMW since 1995, when he joined the German automaker to head its corporate communications... [more]

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