Following previous testing sessions late last year, BMW carmaker has sent the upcoming 2019 G20 3-Series on the roads again for some fresh engine revving.

The prototype we see in the spy video below is still wearing heavy camouflage, meaning that it is still in early phase before production kicks off towards the end of the year. The video also reveals the test mule`s driving capabilities on the German Autobahn.

The all-new G20 3-Series from BMW will follow the company`s new design philosophy and will also stand on the new CLAR platform, also underpinning other models (new X3, 5-Series or 7-Series), meaning more lightweight materials, low fuel-consumption, increased performance and wider space inside the cabin.

From a visual standpoint, the prototype we see in the spy video reveals an aggressive design, highlighted by more prominent kidney grilles, upright nose, slimmer taillights and revised rear diffuser. The new model is also expected to receive the M Sport aero kit as optional, along with LED technology.

Back to the CLAR platform, the new 2019 G20 BMW 3-Series will shed off around 50 kg, which will increase driving dynamics and performance.

Also bigger, it will allow the fitting of a wide range of engines, including a top of the line M340i, with a 3.0-liter turbo six-engine, developing a good 265 horsepower.

As for high-tech gizmos it will incorporate inside, we should expect a full-digital instrument cluster, wide-screen media LCD for the dashboard, and other on-board gadgetries, also present on the 5-Series or 7-Series range.

We are still far-away from finding out full details, so we expect fresh ones in the upcoming period. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the future 2019 G20 BMW 3-Series, now in prototype phase, in the spy video below! How do you find the car? Does it look like a genuine 3-Series or just follows the same overall design language like the rest of BMW range, which practically makes it unrecognizable? Please comment!

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BMW`s main subsidiary MINI released the gorgeous Countryman lineup just a while ago, with the entire models being already highlighted in latest reviews, media galleries and details. Now, the British carmaker has released the online configurator in Germany.

You can choose between the plethora of available features online, but in case you want to buy the entry-level version, then you can have it from €26,500.

The entry-level Cooper variant comes with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine, developing 136 horsepower, while the Cooped D version is equipped with a 2.0-liter flat-four cylinder engine, and 150 horsepower on board. The D variant is set at €28,500, but can go way too higher if you chose additional features at the exterior as well as inside.

The ALL4 all-wheel drive system is also present online, the carmaker adding an extra €2,000, and can be had with the same Cooper entry-level trim and the much potent Cooper SD. Speaking of the Cooper SD, this lad here comes with 190 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque on-board and plenty of high-end features inside, the same found on the rest of the lineup.

As for the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 plugin hybrid, this particular variant comes with a conventional 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine and an electric motor, which an overall of 221 horsepower and 385 Nm of torque, allowing a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.8 seconds, via a modified six-speed Steptronic setup. As for the fuel-consumption, the model burns out just 2.1 liter for every 100 km.

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Even if the upcoming F90 BMW M5 has been already rumored, shot down in different areas in the United States or Europe`s Nurburgring, we have our own exclusive shots with the model while undergoing tests on Autobahn, just outside Munich.

The exclusive spy photos were sent by one of our fine readers who happens to love the model so bad that he promised he would sent new samples with the model. And so he did.

The spy photos were taken yesterday (November 16, 2016) and are showcasing the upcoming 2018 F90 BMW M5 sedan wearing the same camouflage around the body, which clearly indicates that the model is far from its final shape. Even so, we can depict the new styling bits that it will come with.

From the start, the model promises to be beautiful…actually more beautiful and appealing than ever, with its exquisite curves and sporty touches from top to bottom. More than that, it will borrow an aggressive look from the newly unveiled G30 5-Series and add its own M parts, only that it will be more powerful under the hood.

In terms of styling, the car`s main highlights refer to the new kidney grille and LED headlights, sporty hood, aero flicks on the front of the wheel arches, while the rear-end stands-out from the crowd with the twin double pipes and flared wheel-arches.

The exterior design also indicates that the model is going to be extremely powerful, especially the rear end, with the sports exhaust system with butterfly valves opening up. Even if unconfirmed, there are plenty of reports to give us an insight on the car`s powertrain.

So, we might think of a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, which is the same found on the 550i, but with indication of a new power configuration. Let`s say somewhere between 600 and 650 horsepower, paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, being sent to the rear axle via an Active M Differential. On top of that, the model will also get an xDrive all-wheel sibling, which would compete against the newcomer W213 Mercedes-AMG E63.

Presuming heading to the 2017 Geneva Motor Show for an official debut, the all-new 2018 F90 BMW M5 will be competing against the likes from the aforementioned AMG E63 or the new Porsche Panamera. As for the prices, the model is said to come with a tag of at least €150,000, if you decide to have it with optional goodies, like carbon fiber roof, trunk or ceramic brakes. Please find below the exclusive spy photos with the 2018 F90 BMW M5!

2018 F90 BMW M5 Exclusive Shots [High Resolution]

2018 F90 BMW M5 Exclusive Shots [Low Resolution]

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With all the fuss revolving around BMW`s new planning of new plug-in hybrid versions, it was just a matter of time until MINI subsidiary would also create its first plug-in hybrid model. And below, we have the chance of previewing in a premiere the British carmaker`s first plugger, the model coming with low fuel-consumption and CO2 emissions.

The MINI Plug-in Hybrid was recently previewed at a special event in Munich, Germany, by two important figures responsible for the creation of the model: Sebastian Mackensen, brand manager, as well as Peter Wolf, Head of MINI series management.

Mackensen started the car`s presentation stating that the MINI Plug-in Hybrid is the perfect hybrid version for the company to start convincing “MINI customers of the benefits of hybrid drive”, and also impressing “everyone who already has hybrid driving experience with MINI`s unique go-kart driving feel”.

Also, both CEOs agreed that the MINI`s first plug-in hybrid is a fun driving car “with zero tailpipes emissions”, as it features a combustion engine and an electric motor, with zero emissions for about 20 miles. This is possible thanks to the new technology that allows the engine to take over when the batteries will have been completely drained. This is actually the same technology that BMW is using on its current i8 plug-in hybrid.

Besides the low CO2 emissions, the MINI Plug-in Hybrid is also capable to deliver impressive acceleration, and that thanks to the electric motor`s good torque. Also, in the AUTO eDrive mode, the plug-in hybrid`s high-voltage battery pack found beneath the rear seats, can achieve speeds up to 50 mph, while in the MAX eDrive mode, the speeds can increase up to 75 mph. The carmaker will announce full details on the MINI plug-in Hybrid later on this year.

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The gorgeous and outstanding BMW M4 is back into the spotlights again, this time the model getting a special edition which celebrates Marco Wittmann`s 2016 DTM championship title, the model being called the DTM Champion Edition.

We are looking here at a limited edition of just 200 units, each one available in Germany from 148,500 euros. This wouldn`t be the first DTM Champion Edition limited run dediacted to Marco Wittmann, the carmaker also releasing a limited run back in 2014, with the same occassion.

As we can depict from the impressive photo gallery below, the BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition doesn’t disappoint from a visual standpoint, the racer coming with the gorgeous Alpine White body wrap, complemented with the M`s distinctive livery and a choice of three colours.

As for the styling elements, the BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition stands out from the crowd with new front bumper with distinctive canards, wider front splitter, side skirts add-ons, carbon fiber wing mirrors, towering rear wing and custom rear diffuser. The new aero kit is highlighted by the new alloy wheels finished in matte grey and looking extraordinary with the carbon ceramic brakes.

Inside, the cabin is also tweaked with sporty features, including the M carbon fiber bucket seats with Alcantara and merino leather, M sports steering wheel, white rollover bar replacing the rear seats and other high-end trims surrounding the interior.

Under the hood, the BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition features the stock 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder with the water injection system borrowed from the hardcore BMW M4 GTS. This means a power output as well as opposed to the standard M4.

We are looking here at an impressive 493 horsepower and whopping 600 Nm of torque, getting thus closer to the M4 GTS. The sprint from 0 to 100 km is done in 3.8 seconds, at a top speed which is electronically limited at 305 km/h.

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The BMW M4 GTS was recently unveiled and showcased in the first photos, videos or reviews and now, the carmaker has unveiled the official price that the hotter version will come with in home country, Germany.

The BMW M4 GTS will cost 142,600 euros in Germany, twice the price of two BMW M4s, which makes it the most expensive model from BMW.

The price is justified, as the BMW M4 GTS is that particular model that comes with a fresh feel and look in terms of design and performance under the hood.

It is truly remarkable, especially in the engine department, the BMW M4 GTS sporting the latest technology that would make it more powerful than ever.

It incorporates the Water Injection System, which sends the water into the intake manifold plenum chamber, where it also evaporates, the temperature from the intake air being significantly reduced up to a point until the compression temperature from the combustion chamber provides a boost pressure, which means increased power.

The Water Injection System is supported by 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo flat-six engine, with a good 500 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque, hooked to a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission, enough to produce an acceleration of 3.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. The topping stands at 305 km/h.

The body style is also impressive, consisting of a lot of lightweight materials like carbon fiber, both outside as well as inside. Please click here for more info on the car`s light chassis and inside features!

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BMW recently launched the 2016 M40i, the top of the line model which completes the X4`s lineup, the SAC being already available in Germany from 65,500 euros, quite expensive than the previous xDrive35i, with 58,800 euros.

The 2016 BMW X4 M40i is offered with a lot of power under the hood, as we are dealing with a retuned engine from the same X4 xDrive35i.

The engine develops 360 horsepower and 465 Nm of torque, as opposed to the xDrive35i`s 306 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. This is enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h.

Apart the good performance figures, the 2016 BMW X4 M40i will also feature a plethora of characteristics, such as the new and upgraded sports suspension system with new springs and stabilizers, as well as the xDrive all-wheel drive configuration.

Inside, the model is featuring some M Performance goodies on the leather steering wheel, door sills, gear shift lever, or on the sports seats.

The exterior is also adorned with M signature, the blue paint with Ferric Gray metallic accents at the front and side mirrors, along with the 20-inch double-spoke M light-alloy wheels. The rear end is also wearing the Chrome Black tailpipes, hooked with the sport exhaust system with valve control.

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BMW will launch the entire X5 fleet at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show and will hit its dealerships at the end of autumn, but these days, everybody is talking about the upcoming 2015 BMW xDrive40e, the plug-in hybrid from the X5 lineup, which promises extraordinary figures in terms of performance and fuel consumption. The model will cost 68,400 euros in Germany.

First off, the 2015 BMW X5 xDrive40e is coming with an evolutionary desing, which is a characteristic of the X5 model lineup, while the cabin is also generous in terms of confort and luggage capacity. With the rear seats folded, the overall cargo capacity stands at 1,720 liter. This means that the plug-in hybrid SUV will also shed an interesting hybrid powertrain under the hood.

It is all about the 2.0-liter four-cylinder TwinPower turbo engine, hooked to an electric motor, via an 8-speed Steptronic. The overall power stands at 313 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque, enough to push the limits of the model from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, at a topping of 210 km/h. When going full electric via a 9 kWh lithium-ion battery, the car reaches a top speed of 130 km/h.

Apart the good performance, the 2015 BMW X5 xDrive40e is also fuel efficient, the figures standing at 3.4-3.3L / 100 km, with the CO2 emissions standing at 78-77 g/km. Another important fact is that the plug-in hybrid X5 also comes with a mile range of 31 km, at a full recharge that takes only 3 hours and 50 minutes, or 2 hours and 45 minutes with the BMW i Wallbox.

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BMW is on a full throttle these days feeling quite comfortable in its home country Germany, especially with the newly introduced M6 GT3 racer at the M Festival. This newest addition from BMW is coming with an impressive body design and high-performance under the hood.

At the M Festival, representatives from BMW have long –praised the M6 GT3 racing car. Amongst them, Jens Marquardt, the director at BMW Motorsports, has declared that the BMW M6 has been transformed into a genuine GT3, thanks to the joined efforts of both engineers and the entire BMW staff, adding thus another chapter to their successful GT model lineup.

The BMW M6 GT3 is looking hot, the racer sporting an aerodynamic and aggressive body kit, thanks to the new front bumper, distinctive rear wing or revised side skirts. Additionally, the safety cell was added inside the cabin, which meets the FIA requirements.

Under the hood, the BMW M6 GT3 will be powered by an upgraded 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 unit, which develops 500 horsepower and an “impressively high-torque,” the carmaker wouldn’t want to reveal the real performance figures. BMW hasn’t also revealed the pricing tags with the BMW M6 GT3, considering that its audience and fans deserve a little teaser moment.

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The German luxury car manufacturer is so proud to have the M4 Coupe (F82) in Alpine White messing around on the German streets, as it can be shown in the spotted video.

In fact, in case you own such a powerful car, you cannot hold it into the garage, but just show it off in some small German city, and let it be caught in the act by passer-byes, pulling their phone and recording the car. And the sound, the sound of the monstrous when hitting the throttle paddle, is amazing.

I am talking about a BMW geek caught in the act with his M4 Coupe in its homeland. People passing by, just started filming him exactly at the point when he was hitting the pedal to let that wonderful sound come out of the exhaust pipe.

Until now, there were just a few clips showing the new M4 Coupe and hearing its exhaust in some lower surrounding environment, with a lot of echo to ruin the experience.

This time, the M4 Coupe was caught out in the wild, even if it was for only 6 seconds. Enjoy the small experience that the M4 Coupe has got to offer!

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