This summer is going to be extremely hot for BMW which has prepared an entire new fleet for launch, including the long-expected 1-Series, 3-Series and the recently previewed 2018 2-Series, coming both in the Coupe and Cabriolet.

The new philosophy that BMW has designed its models around is building bigger and more aerodynamics products, coming with the latest technology onboard and plenty of performance under the hood.

Scheduled to arrive in June, the all-new 2018 BMW 2-Series Coupe and Convertible follow the same line, both coming with updated design, the latest high-tech gadgetries and improved mechanics.

As we can see in the video presentation below, the all-new 2-Series is now coming with updated front-end with bi-LED headlights, wider kidney grille and more rounded air intakes, all increasing the aggressive look. Also, the rear end is highlighted by the single-piece rear lights with hallmark L-shape flowing into the flanks.

Also, the exterior colour palette includes Seaside Blue, Sunset Orange or Mediterranean Blue. You can find further details in the media gallery below.

The details inside are also more impressive, the cabin of the Coupe and Cabrio now coming with a more elegant yet sporty approach, highlighted by contrast stitching, high-gloss black surface for the center stack, leather seat upholstery, interior strips in aluminum or fine wood, high-gloss black panels with chrome accents and much more. The instrument panel is also tweaked with the latest onboard technology and “significantly enhances the cockpit’s quality feel.”

Under the hood, the 2018 BMW 2-Series is fitted with a wide range of three-, four- and six-cylinder engines, ranging from the 220i with 181 horsepower to the top of the line M2 Coupe with the same 375 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. Please find below the full powertrain details with the entire range, released by carscoops magazine.

2018 BMW 2-Series – Powertrains:

218i with a 1.5-liter TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder developing 136 PS (134 hp) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque

225d with a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder developing 224 PS (221 hp) and 450 Nm (331 lb-ft) of torque.

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The premium brand of Group PSA which creates special Citroen models, DS Automobiles, is well-known for manufacturing its own custom rides as well, and the finest example is the recent release of the DS 7, already presented a couple of days back.

As for building a hypercar with worthy performance of a supercar, DS is reported to come out with a worthy rival for the new BMW i8. The report comes from Auto Express which states that the model in question could take its inspiration from the E-Tense Concept revealed at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

This comes after DS Automobiles have partnered a group of Canadian investors, like Exagon Motors, Hydro-Quebec`s IndusTech and Investissement Quebec, to manufacture a high-performance the necessary parts for building such a powerful hybrid supercar.

We are looking here at a monster hybrid car which would come with an ultra-futuristic design, extremely advanced aerodynamics and sheer performance under the hood. Speaking about performance, the BMW`s i8 362 horsepower might be left in the dust with the DS`s new supercar, with around 600 horsepower.

Yves Bonnefont, Chief Executive at DS Automobiles, have also hinted the idea of such a powerful hybrid model, stating in an interview with Auto Express that “This is a possibility, yes, but it`s far too early to talk about anything.”

As a reminder, the BMW i8 is equipped same I3 1.5-liter synchronous engine backed by an electric motor. The overall power stands at 362 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, with a top speed of 250 km/h.

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The 2017 BMW G30 5 Series is an exceptional sedan, featuring an exquisite design and the latest technology inside, with the cabin also boasting with the latest high-end materials and plethora of systems that improve the sedan`s driving capabilities and offer the best comfort and luxury to all its passengers.

We have already described the beautiful interior of the all-new 5 Series and now it is high time we explained the technical specifications for each version.

In terms of performance, the all-new 5 Series is way above its predecessor, coming with new technology, highlighted by the new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, all versions of the G30 coming with the modular BMW EfficientDynamics engine lineup, which proves to be extremely lightweight, thermodynamically optimized all-aluminum construction. All these attributes make the car`s engine lineup extremely efficient and in compliance with the EU6 emission standard.

While the petrol burners come with the TwinScroll turbocharghing technology, High-Precision Injection, Double-VANOS variable camshaft control or Valvetronic fully variable valve timing, the diesels are also extremely high-performance, thanks to the new turbocharger with variable turbine geometry or the common-rail direct injection, generating injection pressure of up to 2,500 bar. There are also the diesel exhaust system with the BMW`s Blue Performance technology.

Once arriving on the market first on the 1st of February, the G30 5 Series will be available in the BMW 530i/BMW 530i xDrive, BMW 540i/BMW 540i xDrive, BMW 520d/BMW 520d xDrive, and BMW 530d/BMW 530d xDrive. There are also other high-end versions to follow starting March 2017, these ones also coming with impressive performance specifications: the BMW 530e iPerformance, BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition, as well as the BMW M550i xDrive.

Please find below the full specifications for all versions released by BMW:

BMW 530i/BMW 530i xDrive: Four-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 1,998cc. Output: 185 kW/252 hp at 5,200 – 6,500 rpm. Maximum torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) at 1,450 – 4,800 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 6.2 s (6.0 s). Fuel consumption, combined: 5.4 l/100 km [52.3 mpg imp] (5.7 l/100 km [49.6 mpg imp])*. CO2 emissions, combined: 126 g/km (133 g/km).

BMW 540i/BMW 540i xDrive: Six-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 2,998cc. Output: 250 kW/340 hp at 5,500 – 6,500 rpm. Maximum torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) at 1,380 – 5,200 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 5.1 s (4.8 s). Fuel consumption, combined: 6.5 l/100 km [43.5 mpg imp] (6.7 l/100 km [42.2 mpg imp])*. CO2 emissions, combined: 150 g/km (156 g/km).

BMW 520d/BMW 520d xDrive: Four-cylinder diesel engine, six-speed manual gearbox/eight-speed Steptronic transmission (xDrive: eight-speed Steptronic transmission). Capacity: 1,995cc. Output: 140 kW/190 hp at 4,000 rpm. Maximum torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 7.7 s/7.6 s (7.6 s). Fuel consumption, combined: 4.1 l/100 km [68.9 mpg imp] / 4.0 l/100 km [70.6 mpg imp] (4.2 l/100 km [67.3 mpg imp])*. CO2 emissions, combined: 108 g/km / 107 g/km (112 g/km).

BMW 530d/BMW 530d xDrive: Six-cylinder diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 2,993cc. Output: 195 kW/265 hp at 4,000 rpm. Maximum torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 2,500 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 5.7 s (5.4 s). Fuel consumption, combined: 4.5 l/100 km [62.8 mpg imp] (4.7 l/100 km [60.1 mpg imp])*. CO2 emissions, combined: 118 g/km (125 g/km).

BMW 530e iPerformance: Four-cylinder petrol engine plus BMW eDrive electric drive system (plug-in hybrid), eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 1,998cc. System output: 185 kW/252 hp at 4,460 – 6,500 rpm. Maximum system torque: 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) at 1,450 – 4,000 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 6.2 s. Electric range: 45 km*. Fuel consumption, combined: 2.0 l/100 km (141.2 mpg imp)*. CO2 emissions, combined: 46 g/km.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition: Four-cylinder diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 1,995cc. Output: 140 kW/190 hp at 4,000 rpm. Maximum torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) from 1,750 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 7.5 s. Fuel consumption, combined: 3.9 l/100 km (72.4 mpg imp)*. CO2 emissions, combined: 102 g/km.

BMW M550i xDrive: Eight-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 4,395cc. Output: 340 kW/462 hp at 5,500 rpm. Maximum torque: 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) from 1,800 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 4.0 s. Fuel consumption, combined: 8.9 l/100 km (31.7 mpg imp). CO2 emissions, combined: 204 g/km.

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The BMW Group will be always the major carmaker in the entire world, coming with exclusive models, each one being unique thanks to its exquisite design, innovative technology inside and performance under the hood.

And 2016 G11/G12 BMW 7-Series is also an exceptional limousine, the absolute embodiment of technology and impressive performance. And in this article I would like to tell you a little bit more about what the 7-Series flagship is hiding underneath its skin.

The 2016 BMW 7-Series brings aboard the all new six-cylinder inline petrol and diesel engine lineup, which is the latest creation of the engineers from BMW. They provide incredible efficiency, thanks to the BMW`s TwinPower Turbo technology fitted in the higher-performance V8 engine. And of course, it was almost imperative to come up with an all-wheel drive BMW xDrive. Let`s see below the impressive figures of the engine lineup.

BMW 750i xDrive/BMW 750Li xDrive

The BMW 750i xDrive/BMW 750Li xDrive are packed with a 4.0-liter petrol V8 direct injection engine, with BMW TwinPower Turbo, developing 450 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque, enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h. These versions come with 8.3-8.1L / 100 km/h and CO2 emissions standing at 194-189 g/km.

BMW 740i/BMW 740Li

The BMW 740i/BMW 740Li are fitted with the 3.0-liter six-cylinder inline direct injection engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, outputting 326 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 – 5.6 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h. Both versions are coming with a fuel consumption of 7.0-6.6L / 100 km/h, with the CO2 emissions standing at 164-154 g/km.

BMW 730d/BMW730Ld

The BMW 730d/BMW730Ld come with the 3.0-liter six-cylinder inline diesel engine, with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which develop 265 horsepower and 620 Nm of torque, and capable of sprinting off from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1, respectively 6.2 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h. The two versions are coming with a fuel consumption of 4.9 and 4.5L for every 100 km, while the CO2 emissions are standing at 129-119 g/km.

BMW 730d xDrive/BMW 730Ld xDrive

The BMW 730d xDrive/BMW 730Ld xDrive are equipped with the 3.0-liter six-cylinder inline diesel unit with BMW TwinPower Turbo, rated at 265 horsepower and 620 Nm of torque, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8-5.9 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h. The average fuel consumption stands at 5.2L in the 730d xDrive while the 730Ld xDrive is set at 4.8L / 100 km. The CO2 emissions are configured at 137-127 g/km.

BMW 740e/BMW 740Le/BMW 740Le xDrive

The BMW 740e/BMW 740Le/BMW 740Le xDrive are coming with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder inline petrol unit with BMW TwinPower Turbo, developing 285 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, while the BMW eDrive synchronous electric motor provide an additional 95 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. All three versions are also hooked to a lithium-ion high-voltage battery. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in done in 5.6 seconds in the 740e, while the 740Le and 740Le xDrive take 5.5 seconds for the same distance.

The topping of all versions is standing at 240 km/h in the conventional way, while in the electric output, the top of speed is reaching 120 km/h. The fuel consumption stands at 2.1L/100 km in the 740e and 740Le, while the 740Le xDrive takes 2.3L for the same 100 km. Co2 emissions are set at 49 g/km in the 740e and 740Le, while the 740Le xDrive needs 53 g/km.

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The 2016 BMW 7-Series is already here for the taking, as BimmerToday has offered us a closer look on the model via BMW Austria, thanks to some leaked images which present the online configurator of the long-expected model.

The leaked images with the online configurator are showing the prices as well as the engine lineup of the 2016 BMW 7-Series. First off, the 2016 BMW 7-Series will cost a base entry-level 100,445 euros in Austria, in the 730d version, while the 7-Series 740i will come from 107,690 euros.

Additional costs will be set for some extra goodies at the interior, the M Sport Package or the adaptive LED headlights coming at 1,800 euros. Other features refer to the multifunction steering wheel, digital speedometer and a few more.

Apart the prices, the 2016 BMW 7-Series will be available in a wide arrary of exterior colors, like the Alpine White, Carbon Black, Black Sapphire, Black College, Cashmere Silver, Glacier Silver, Imperial Blue, Sophisto Grey, Mineral White, Singapore Grey, Jatoba, Arctic Grey Brilliant and Magellan Grey paints.

Moving under the hood, the 2016 BMW 7-Series will come with a choice of three engines, such as the fresh inline-six cylinder B58 unit, developing 326 horsepower in the 740i, while the twin-turbo V8 unit, churns out a higher 450 horsepower in the 750i xDrive. The 730d will get the inline-six cylinder diesel, with 265 horsepower. More details will be announced on June the 10th, when the model is expected for an official debut, ahead the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, this September.

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With the growing competition on the auto market, a lot of carmakers have understood the needs of continuously developing their SUVs bigger and bigger, while other sports cars or luxury car manufacturers have also understood the necessity of such vehicles on the roads. It is also the case of the Land Rover British manufacturer or Audi, which have gradually become the main competitors of BMW`s own SUVs.

Thus, it became pretty obvious that BMW had to re-think its strategy and come up with its own giant SUV that would compete the Range Rover or the Audi Q7 SUVs, especially on a market dominated by the latest two automanufacturers: let`s take for instance, the Asian market, where the two of them have literally dominated the entire segment. Hence the idea of creating the BMW X7, the model also being rendered and which showcases the spectacular design cues and possible powertrain under the hood.

Even if we are talking about a rendering, as the one seen here, the BMW X7 is a certain thing to happen, the SUV emerging on the market somewhere in 2018 and being built in an annual production of 45,000 units. Rumors also state that the BMW X7 SUV will come at around 130,000 euros.

Since BMW has had a lot of experience in developing and playing with a lot of modular platforms for the last couple of years, it was now just a simple thing to put it all together and develop something unique, in terms of performance. Thus, the BMW X7 is expected to be built from aluminum, high strength steel, magnesium, or CFRP, which would considerably shed some weight off the car`s structure.

This would make the X7 more powerful, as the carmaker is also rumored to equip the high-performance SUV with a wide array of engines, while a plug-in hybrid version will be launched as well. The model will also come with a rear-wheel drive configuration as well as an all-wheel drive layout, in the shape of the X7 xDrive variant. Looking forward to receiving more performance details in the near future.

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After the success of the i8 hybrid model, the BMW German based luxury automaker is pushing things forward, planning to launch a new i9 plug-in hybrid supercar, due to hit the market somewhere in 2016.

The BMW automaker hasn’t made any official statements of launching an i9 plug-in hybrid model, but there was a report from Auto Motor und Sport stating the future planning of such a supercar.

More than that, the same report is also mentioning that the new i9 plug-in hybrid will be also the follower of the M1, also serving as a tribute to the BMW`s centenary.

In terms of powertrain, the so called BMW i9 plug-in hybrid model would be coming with more power than the already great i8, which is currently producing 362 horsepower and 570 Nm of torque.

But in order for the i9 to be more powerful than the i8 hybrid, the automaker would have to drop the 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline burner, and change it with a larger and more powerful version.

Rumors state that the BMW i9 plug-in hybrid is supposed to compete against the other powerful hybrids on the market, like the Ferrari LaFerrari, the Porsche 918 Spyder, or the McLaren P1, but we should find out more in 2016.

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When it comes to the fresh new BMW M4 Coupe and its extraordinary performances, it might be considered even faster than its predecessor, as it managed to run the full lap at Nurburgring in just 7:52.

The BMW German based automaker has managed to bit up its successor, the M3 Coupe, managing to run the lap in just 7 minutes and 52 seconds.

The lap test is very important since the M4 Coupe managed to hit the lap being 13 seconds faster than the M3 Coupe, due to its high-performance powertrain.

To be a reminder, the BMW M4 Coupe is the actual replacer of the 3-Series Coupe and the 3-Series Convertible, while still bearing its performance and engine.

We might be talking thus about the famous 3.0-liter inline-six cylinder TwinPower engine, also found on the M3 Coupe, developing a rough 431 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque.

The BMW M4 Coupe is capable of reaching the 0 to 100 km/h mileage in just 4.1 seconds, having a limited top speed electronically silenced at 250 km/h.

Put the M Driver`s Package on the BMW M4 Coupe and it will be able to reach a total of 280 km/h.

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