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BMW boosts i3 production 43% in preparation for U.S. launch

BMW boosts i3 production 43% in preparation for U.S. launch

BMW has ramped up production of its i3 electric car to 100 vehicles a day, ahead of its launch in the United States this month, board member Harald Krueger said.

BMW M5 celebrates its 30th anniversary this year

The original BMW M5 debuted in 1985 with power coming from a 3.5-litre six-cylinder unit delivering 282bhp. Very impressive numbers at the time. The M5 was also the most expensive BMW at the time.

BMW breaks with traditional German luxury as models shrink

Chris Bangle, BMW AG’s former design chief, once likened the German carmaker’s lineup to a bratwurst in three different lengths. Now, there’s a lot more on offer, including convenience sizes.

BMW, which previously relied on the 3-, 5- and 7-series sedans, has more than doubled its model offerings in the last 15 years to 26 variants by chiefly adding smaller vehicles.

BMW widens recall to 489,000 vehicles for engine-bolt defect

BMW widens recall to 489,000 vehicles for engine-bolt defect

BMW is recalling 489,000 vehicles worldwide due to a possible engine-bolt defect, widening a repair program that was initiated in China.

BMW 7-Series Horse Edition at Beijing 2014

BMW 7-Series Horse Edition

The 2014 Beijing Auto Show is set to bring a lot of goodies in terms of high-performance cars and concepts. It is also the case of BMW, bringing its fresh 7-Series Horse Edition.