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BMW aims 4 series at ‘sporty’ male buyers

BMW aims 4 series at 'sporty' male buyers

The 4 series coupe is longer, wider and lower than the 3-series sedan to give it a sporty look.

BMW sees Europe as the main market for its 4 series, which replaces the 3-series coupe in the company’s product lineup.

Mercedes widens 2013 U.S. premium sales lead on CLA demand

Mercedes widens 2013 U.S. premium sales lead on CLA demand

Mercedes-Benz sold more than 2,300 of its CLA compact coupes in its first week of availability in the United States, helping the brand post a 7 percent September gain and widen its U.S. premium-vehicle lead with rival BMW.

BMW’s stop-start feature is Broken

BMW's stop-start feature is Broken

Stop-start systems have been praised as a quick way to boost fuel economy. But if the stop-start activation is balky or uncomfortable, the customer isn’t going to care how much fuel it saves.

Adrian van Hooydonk tests a luxury look for BMW’s future

Adrian van Hooydonk tests a luxury look for BMW's future

Adrian van Hooydonk says eco-friendly vehicles are here to stay. In the i3, he says, “Every material we use can be recycled or has already been recycled.”

BMW rejects claims of spying on Bollore EV technology in France

BMW rejects claims of spying on Bollore EV technology in France

BMW has denied claims it used subcontracted engineers in France to obtain information on a rival’s car-sharing service.