BMW in 2010

BMW always has been the iconic yuppie-mobile. The vehicles can be described as being for those who don’t trust anybody older than 30.

In reality, the closest thing between BMW and Mercedes-Benz is Germany. BMW is viewed as the “driver’s car” whereas M-B is thought of more in terms of luxury (not that BMW isn’t).

BMW has added enough segments through the years that upon nailing down a customer it could hold him within the family for a lifetime.

BMW has added enough segments through the years that upon nailing down a customer it could hold him within the family for a lifetime.

For 2010 BMW has the following vehicles in its line-up: 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5, X6, M3, M5, M6, X5 M, X6 M.

1 Series

Don’t be fooled by the title “1 Series” and mistake it for a ticket to the dance. It’s hardly an entry-level vehicle. Yes, it’s a smaller car – but it has the power and performance of a higher-level “Bimmer.”

The 1 Series draws its inspiration from the legendary BMW 2002 model of almost 40 years ago. It was the first “gotta have” vehicle for young drivers and European car enthusiasts.

Hamann BMW X6 M Tycoon Evo M

Hamann Motorsport will officially unveil its 670hp/493kW strong and 300km/h fast Tycoon Evo M based on the BMW X6 M at the 80th Geneva Motor Show. The program includes a bodykit, performance upgrade, stainless steel exhaust system, wheel set and interior refinements.

The body kit holds front and rear wing extensions made of light composite materials. These let the body expand by 60 millimetres. The designers enhanced the sides with the newly designed side skirts. The distinctive hallmark of the front is the apron with the four striking LED daytime running lights. There are enlarged air inlets in the front and the carbon bonnet allows an optimised air ventilation of the engine compartment. At the X6 M rear, Hamann replaces the original skirt. This makes room for the earthy sounding sports exhaust system with the centrally positioned double end pipes. The rear view of the Tycoon Eveo M contains newly designed rear- and roof spoilers.

BMW Performance releases accessory line for 2011 X6

2011 BMW X6 with Performance Accessories – Click above for high-res image gallery

When BMW debuted the X6 M last year, we were initially a bit skeptical about how the porky crossover (still having a hard time calling it a Sports Activity Coupe) would be received by enthusiasts. However, after a good deal of seat time, we learned that while the X6 M is ridiculously unnecessary, it's a total blast to drive, especially on the track. Now, enthusiasts looking to get some of the X6 M's mystique without shelling out $89,000 can have their own unique version of the X6, thanks to new accessories from BMW Performance.

The list of optional modifications starts with two different power kits, depending on which engine the stock X6 is equipped with. xDrive35i models gain an additional 20 horsepower and 37 pound-feet, bringing the total output to 326 hp and 332 lb-ft. The xDrive50i gets a bit more oomph, with power increased to 448 hp (up by 41) and 479 lb-ft (up by 37). Keep in mind, these power figures are based on of the 2011 X6, which has slightly different powertrains from the current model. What does it all mean? Six-cylinder X6s will be able to do 0-60 runs in just 6.5 seconds, and V8 models will do it in just 5.2.

2011 BMW 5 Series Diesel First Drive

If and when BMW brings a diesel motor to the U.S. under the wavy hood of the new 5 Series, it might not be the one we sampled in our recent drive of the 2011 BMW 530d. In Europe, BMW offers three turbocharged diesel engines for the 5 Series. You have your choice of a frugal turbocharged inline-4 in the 520d, a base-level turbocharged inline-6 in the 525d and the higher-power version of the same turbocharged inline-6 in the 530d. To further complicate matters for the diesel-averse, the twin-turbo inline-6 diesel that BMW currently sells in the U.S. for the 335d and X5 diesel isn't like any of these Euro diesels, as it's meant to be the most powerful six-cylinder oil-burner currently on the market.

BMW's 5-Series Wagon

2011 BMW 5-Series -


With mounting speculation over whether or not a 5-Series wagon would appear with the newly launched 5GT roaming the streets, this spy video from Auto Motor
Und Sport puts that theory to rest.

Would you rather see this in the States over the 5GT?