BMW is reported to be working on the upcoming i5 plug-in hybrid, a newly addition to the “i” lineup, which would take on the Tesla Model S, once it will be launched on the market in 2020, as the company mentions.

But there have been some rumors form AutoBild Germany circulating over the web lately, according to which the future BMW i5 would emerge on the market sooner, in 2018, with the plug-in hybrid being based on the regular version of the future G30 5-Series. Unfortunately for BMW fans, BMW and its representatives have not yet confirmed these rumors.

But this is not all, as the same AutoBild Germany has also reported that some insiders have let the word out concerning the powertrain the future BMW i5 might be coming with. It is about a 2.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline unit, which would develop around 220 horsepower. On the other hand, the electric motor will come with an additional 150 horsepower, thanks to the Power eDrive configuration. Apart from the overall power, the model is also set to have a mile range of around 78 miles, achievable via a 75 kWh battery.

Also asked about the power configuration under the hood, BMW representatives have not given any explanations on that matter, which is another clue that the work on the future BMW i5 is currently kept secret and that it is less likely to be based on a regular 5-Series model. After all, we are talking about an “i” brand, and all models should be treated as such. Stay tuned for more information on the future BMW i5 in the upcoming period!

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The BMW German based carmaker is quietly working on a new entry crossover 1-Series, called for the moment Xcite, which would be later named the 1-Series Sport Cross, according to a report from Automobile Mag.

The future BMW 1-Series Sport Cross NEC (new entry crossover) is rumored to carry on the front-wheel drive legacy, standing on the carmaker`s new and more performance UKL platform, which will place the model below the second-gen BMW X1, also coming with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations.

Since we are talking here about a UKL platform, the BMW 1-Series Sports Cross might also come with two body styles, like three- and five-door versions, with a complete body language design, compared with what BMW has provided us with so far, in terms of visuals and aerodynamics.

Since we are referring to the new entry crossover`s design, we might depict the compact greenhouse on a much impressive and muscular body design, coming with a longer nose, wider stance and track, as well as a mixture between the M Sport and the X-line elements.

Moving under the hood, the future BMW 1-Series Sport Cross is also rumored to be equipped with a wide range of three- and four-cylinder units, hooked to the six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, while prices would be set under $30,000, for each of the 250,000 units planned. We should be able to find out more in the following period, perhaps after the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.

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The F01 BMW 7 Series is pretty much the top of the line Bimmer, a true symbol of luxury, image and, of course, drivability.

Everything is fine, smooth and dandy but the trouble is that the BMW limo is actually getting a little old now, bring along the facelift then.

It’s the facelift that was just spotted going for a brisk lap around the infamous Nurburgring Nordschleife test track wearing a bit of camouflage.

As usual with these things, the camouflage on the F01 BMW 7 Series isn’t really dramatic. We know what the car will look like and we can take a pretty good guess about what will change.

There are minimal changes going on with the front and rear light assemblies and most of the front bumper is being revised as well.

With the new look of the car we expect a few minor changes to occur with the interior, the infotainment system and some of the trim available.

The existing engines and gearbox will receive some mild updates but there’s one major change that might happen in this department.

There’s a very interesting rumor going round about how the next gen F01 BMW 7 Series will receive the tri-turbo 3.0 liter six cylinder diesel engine and four wheel drive.

Luxury car buyers love their four wheel drive option but the mountain of torque and performance of that “small” engine is what should make for an appealing purchase.

An official unveiling of the facelifted version of the F01 BMW 7 series should take place later this year but we don’t think the time it can set round the Ring will be included in the press release.

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The F20 BMW M135i “Concept” has barely been out for a few days yet it already attracted the attention of the rumor makers.

These guys have managed to put together what sounds like an ideal kind of press release for the future of the 1 Series based concept.

From the top: rumor has it that the F20 BMW M135i hatchback concept will eventually enter production.

The Bavarians don’t plan to announce anything on the matter until they actually unveil the new concept properly during the Geneva Motor Show.

Despite this, there’s a very good chance of it happening since the concept title they’ve stuck on the M135i seems to be just for display purposes.

Where things get a little odd is in the rumors that tell us the F20 BMW M135i will put its performance to the ground via the company’s xDrive four wheel drive system.

We’re not the kind to make fun of the opposition but if you think the Audi RS3 has some sure-footed grunt, wait till this thing hits the market.

Finally, the rumor makers have one new idea that’s even based on some official reports.

Apparently, even though the F20 BMW M135i will feature an all wheel drive system and will likely be heavier than usual, it’s said to perform in pretty much the same way the 1 Series M Coupe does.

Now that’s quite the resume the BMW M135i Concept is building up. We’re aware that they’re rumors, but they’re not exactly unlikely so who knows what surprises Geneva holds.

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If some time ago there were some rumors saying that BMW is going to build a front-wheel small car, well, as you can see, those rumors have been confirmed officially by BMW which is very cool because if you’re using your car more in the city, well, maybe this new future BMW product is going to be a perfect choice talking about the city cars.

With these confirmed rumors, there are coming up more little rumors like there may also be all-wheel-drive for this small car either that at the moment it is named the front-wheel future car from BMW.

Anyway, there is not going to be any rear-wheel drive so the BMW 1 Series will still remain the smallest rear-drive BMW because this future small car is probably going to be much smaller than the BMW 1 Series. Also, the photos from this post are just some renderings I found on the internet with this BMW front-wheel small car.

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I know that we have talked few times about BMW M1 and you were probably waiting that car to be released or to hear some news about it but as you can see what I wrote in the title, the BMW M1 was replaced by BMW 135is. I don’t think that the name of the car is so important, the important thing is the performance of the car.

The rumors are also saying that this BMW 135is is going to come with a twin-turbo six engine which will develop somewhere around 320 horsepower and a maximum torque of 332 pound-feet.

I remember we have talked about some spy photos with BMW M1 some time ago and it was looking exactly like this car from these photos so I guess that in reality it wasn’t BMW M1, instead it was this BMW 135is or at last this is what I think.

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Here we have some new rumors about BMW M1 and I can start telling you by resuming all of these new rumors in two words: carbon fiber. As you can see on the internet, on the posts dedicated to BMW M1, a lot of pictures are with BMW Tii Concept so this should be something like a teaser of how it will look.

This new BMW M1 will come with carbon fiber hood, trunk, spoiler, mirrors, front splitters, side skirts, rear valence diffuser, dashboard panels; M-stripes which can be on the right, left or center, 18” competition wheels, matte paint options, techno violet option, full or half leather seats, M tricolor pattern on door panels, aluminum panels, Alcantra seat fabric and roof headliner.

I guess that we don’t need any other information about this BMW M1 because these rumors if are right they are telling us almost exactly how is this car going to look.

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