The Mini E was announced at the L.A. Show and the initial 500 pieces have already been created.

Mini E had a great success, but BMW is not planing on going into mass production with this model. Next year, from the 500 lot, 450 cars will have to be sent back to BMW because of the lease contract signed by the current owners. This way, BMW hopes to improve their electric car technology and they will see exactly how the Mini E behaved on the streets. The car is not a practical vehicle because it doesn’t have room for luggage or more than 2 passages. >> Read full article

Since we started talking about the motorcycle department of BMW, we shouldn’t forget about the K1300R because I am sure that there are many fans which are interested in two wheeled vehicles.

The 1,293 Liter engine is the biggest ever mounted on a BMW naked motorcycle. Another incredible “feature” of the BMW K1300R is the power: 173hp to be exact. The bike weights 536 pounds without the gas. Because the bike was built for long roads, it can be equipped with ESA and ASC. This means that bike loves will be able to ride on any weather without having to be afraid of slippery roads. >> Read full article

A new competitive racing bike named 2009 BMW S1000RR has been officially launched.

The only sure details about this motorcycle is that it can develop 190 horse power and a 4 cylinder engine. The weight of the 2009 BMW S1000RR shouldn’t exceed 419 pounds and it is also equipped with traction control. There are many other new technological features which are hidden at the moment. This race bike will go into production in 2009 and BMW is hoping to race it the same year.

The number of BMW which are being sold is planned to double by 2012, reaching an all time high of 150,000 units. >> Read full article

BMW is determined to become one of the best motorcycle producer in the world.

The 2008 BMW HP2 Sport is a great 1170 cc motorcycle which can basically compete with any other bike in its class. With the strongest Boxer engine ever built, it can produce 130 horse power. You can even get a 2008 BMW HP2 Sport equipped with ABS. Ohlins suspensions and the Brembo braking system are only two of the pieces which can tell you that the 2008 BMW HP2 Sport is a great package. Motorcycle fans know how to appreciate a good BMW and this is truly one of the best. >> Read full article

A few days ago we discussed about the comeback of a tuning veteran: Brabham.

They’ve made their official appearance at the 2008 Essen Motor Show with the Brabham BMW M3 Coupe, which is simply amazing. The teaser picture was great, but it can’t be compared with the original. The style of the Brabham BMW M3 Coupe is aggressive, but not over the edge. Because of the massive amounts of carbon fiber which can be seen on the Brabham BMW M3 Coupe, we can safely assume that the tuned version is much lighter than the original. BMW fans seem to like the cars, the rims are certainly different than what most people would expect. >> Read full article

A prototype of the BMW Product Navigator has been around for some time now, but we can now take a look at the real deal.

The BMW Product Navigator is now available in a few BMW showrooms and it will surely spread quickly. With the help of Microsoft Surface, the device uses multi-touch screen, same way as state of the art mobile phones. The BMW Product Navigator will help buyers to modify their potential BMW, switching between vehicle type, rims, paint and accessory. All of this will happen in a very user-friendly environment.
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Apparently, 2500 BMW M3 had a few problems with the double clutch gearbox. It only happens on the 2008 and 2009 M3 model and only if it has the DCT double clutch transmission.

It seems that the problem appears on the downshift and BMW has developed a solution. If you don’t know if your car has the problem, you should call BMW customer support. In most cases, the glitch appears by triggering a multi-stage downshift. In some cases, this will cause the engine to stall, which is the last thing you want in any scenario. BMW will solve the problem free of charge with updated software. >> Read full article

Before the official launch of the 2010 BMW 5 Series, we should take a look back at one of the most luxurious sedan that BMW can offer at the moment: the 2008 BMW 5 Series.

At this point, the 2008 BMW 5 Series is considered to be a fuel-efficient luxury sedan, one of the best in its class. What makes it deserve this title? The people from BMW are willing to offer a 12-year warranty for each 2008 BMW 5 Series which leaves the factory. The iDrive, sound system or hand free devices only improve the comfort already provided by the classy interior. >> Read full article

Apparently, the people from Lumma Design thought that the BMW X6 isn’t an attractive car. This is why we can now take a look at one of the best looking car on the market: BMW X6 LUMMA Design CLR X 650. The vehicle can be seen live at the Essen Motor Show.

The wide body kit is the most obvious change that you can notice, among many other modifications. In fact, you have to know the X6 pretty well in order to be sure that the BMW X6 LUMMA Design CLR X 650 is based on this car. The pictures can say it all when it comes to aspect: 23 inch wheels, lower suspension and great muffler tips. Under the hood, the BMW X6 LUMMA Design CLR X 650 has a turbocharged 4.4 Liter V8, ready to take on any SUV opponent that you can think of. >> Read full article

Yes, BMW is a motorcycle producer too. The new concepts and car designs car sometimes overshadow the motorcycle department. Even so, you can’t neglect the wonderful motorcycles which were created in the last years by the people at BMW.

In 2008, the BMW motorcycle magazine was published in two numbers. Next year, it will appear again. There are many news that need to be discussed, starting with the lunch of the new BMW k 1300 s. The BMW motorcycle magazine only appears twice per year, but it can almost be considered a book due to its size: almost 100 high quality papers.

You can start buying the BMW motorcycle magazine on the 24th of April, 2009. It will probably be available at most motorcycle stores or BMW dealers. >> Read full article