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The new BMW M3 convertible will be shown in March at the Geneva Motor Show. The fourth generation M3 has the same 420hp V8 engine under the hood as the basic coupe, but manages 0-100km/h slower because of its heaver convertible roof. Owners, however, are going to be very proud as BMW's new seven speed transmission ...

Autoblog reports that over 370 brand new BMWs were damaged during transportation to New Jersey, but not during transit. The cars were damaged as they were taken off the ship. Seventy were damaged beyond repair while others will be eventually sent to dealer. Some of the cars damaged were new M3s and this must be especially ...

Now that the Detroit 2008 motor show is under way, it's no wonder that everybody is talking about which cars are making their debut there. One of the most anticipated of those vehicles is the BMW X6. First shown as in concept form, it will be presented as a production model at Detroit 2008. Comparing the ...

Although known mainly for its cars, most of us are also aware that BMW manufactures motorcycles and has a valuable share of that market. We're not used to news about BMW's reported work on an "uncrashable" motorbike which, according to according autoblog, uses a computer-controlled "flexi-frame". Using a flexi-frame which pivots and hinges at most any ...

The Rolls-Royce Phantom 2007 is a 4-door luxury sedan equipped with a standard 6.75-liter, V12, 453-horsepower engine. At first, the Rolls-Royce Phantom was produced by the Rolls-Royce Motor Corp., but now belongs to BMW which has produced the luxury car since 2003. As autoblog reports, production in 2007 was up 25 percent over 2006 figures to ...

The Bavarian tunning company, Hartge, has modified the BMW X3 with its new "Hunter" package. The modified X3 embodies a fine sleek manner of moving expertly and stylishly over both rough and smooth terrain. A necessary ground clearance of 23 cm is provided by utilizing longer spring/damper units, additional front spacer blocks and very good all-terrain-pneus ...

Few people doubt that the Detroit Auto Show is going to be pretty hot, but if there is anyone who thinks that it won't be, then the BMW X6 presented at the show might change their minds. The BMW X6 was first shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show as a concept vehicle, but the good news ...