The Bavarian based carmaker BMW is on a full swing with its newest prototypes being tested out on different parts of Europe; following recent tests of the new 2019 Z4 M40i at Autodrome de Miramas in the South of France, the future BMW X3 M has been put to work at the famous Nurburgring track, in Germany.

Judging by the evidently stripped-off camouflage, these are perhaps the prototype`s final tests before a final debut, presuming at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, this September. To see the SUV`s stage of development, you can also access the spy video below.

From a visual standpoint, the hardcore model from the X3 series presents itself with an extremely aggressive body style, highlighted by a number of impressive M goodies. We are dealing here with updated front and rear bumpers, along with new side skirts and roof-mounted spoiler. The whole look is complemented with the now much larger alloy wheels.

Mechanically, the new 2019 X3 M features new braking system, sports suspension, along with the carmaker`s updated launch control and retuned electronics, all increasing its driving and handling capabilities.

From previous posts, we also know that the interior of the 2019 BMW X3 M is going to come with a lot of new improvements compared to the previous model. We are expecting more M goodies, better high-end materials and the company`s latest high-tech gadgetries, also underpinning other new models from BMW.

As for powertrains under the hood, word has it that the new X3 M will be equipped with a 3.0-liter turbo-charged inline six-cylinder engine, also known as the S58 pot, the same that is put on the 40i models. In the X3 M, the engine could come up with around 454 horsepower. This means that it would be around 99 horsepower more powerful than the M40i, with a sprint from standstill to 100 km/h done in 4.0 seconds. Without the M Driver`s Package, the top speed will stop at 250 km/h, or 280 km/h with the system installed.

You can find more details about the future 2018 BMW X3 M in the spy video below! Stay tuned and don’t forget to share your opinions with us!

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Following a series of spy photos which revealed the upcoming BMW Z4 fully camouflaged while performing different testing sessions, a couple of new updates have emerged on the surface, showcasing the future convertible model at BMW`s testing facility in Miramas, France, performing what appears to be the final tests, just before heading for production line in a couple of months.

Autodrome de Miramas in the south of France is the company`s second largest well-known centre after Nurburgring where some of the finest prototypes are being put to the ultimate tests rides before reciving the go ahead for production. It offers the perfect conditions to test out the prototypes` driving capabilities, power and much more.

Speaking of the test mule`s final tests on the Autodrome de Miramas, Jos van As, Director of Application Suspension, also stated:

“The vehicle concept of the new BMW Z4 is geared consistently towards agility and driving dynamics. The high level of body stiffness and the very rigid suspension attachment provide the perfect basis for a set-up that guarantees the performance qualities of a genuine sports car in terms of steering precision as well as longitudinal and transverse acceleration.”

Reportedly heading for an official European unveiling at the 2018 Paris Motor Show this September and heading towards markets worldwide at the beginning of 2019, the new BMW Z4 in its top variant M40i, will come with an evolutionary design language, with lines borrowed from the concept unveiled some while ago at the Pebble Beach.

The car`s muscular and aggressive body style is also given by the plethora of M goodies. We should find as well the M lightweight alloy wheels, lowered sports suspension system with electronically controlled dampers, M sport braking system or electronically controlled lock for the rear axle differential.

In the engine department, the all-new 2019 BMW Z4 M40i is likely to feature a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. The power and torque figures are not provided yet, but it could easily exceed 265 kW and 500 Nm of torque that the engine produces in the X3 M40i. Stay tuned for more upcoming details!

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With BMW unveiling the Z4 concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d`Elegance last year, it was just a matter of time until we`d see the production model in countless tests before arriving on the market next year, along with Toyota`s Supra model.

A recent spy video revealed the future Z4 Cabrio fully camouflaged and undergoing tests just outside Magna Steyr facility, near Graz, Austria, where it will be produced along with Toyota Supra and other models from BMW.

Thanks to previous spy photos and leaked info, we already know how the new Z4 Cabrio will look and feel, however, there might be some changes occurring along the way.

As we can depict from the spy video, the new 2019 BMW Z4 Cabrio is wider and more aggressively-looking, thanks to the new and sporty front bumper which comes with a wide twin kidney grille and sweptback headlights. At the rear end, this test mule in question also comes with slim taillights and dual exhaust system.

As for interior updates, the new Z4 will feature plenty of new technologies, like digital instrument cluster, new switchgear or freestanding infotainment system, all perfectly blending in with the high-premium leather upholstery.

Performance wise, the new Z4 is likely to arrive in Europe with four-cylinder engine with 195 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque, equipping the entry-level variant, while in the US, the same engine would produce more – 250 horsepower. However, there is word of a second engine in the shape of a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine with two power configurations – 330 horsepower and 380 horsepower, respectively.

The new 2019 BMW Z4 Cabrio is expected for an official release at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. More details will be provided this summer.

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Following previous spy photos last year, the all-new BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe expected to arrive in 2020, has been seen in new extreme snow tests in Northern Sweden, wearing the same full camouflage, which is a clear indication that the test mule is still in early testing phase.

Unfortunately, besides a few details concerning engine lineup and design cues, there is little known about the future 2-Series.

According to last year`s reports, the future 2-Series Gran Coupe will stand below the 3-Series Sedan, directly tackling the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLA or Audi A3 Sedan.

It is based on the new 2-Series sedan with visual influences from the 1-Series. It does look bigger as it follows the company`s new design philosophy. Thus it is stands on the new CLAR platform meaning more lightweight materials to improve performance and fuel consumption.

Speaking of sizes, the new 2020 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe might be around 4.5 meters long, which makes it almost as the same size as the present 2-Series Gran Tourer.

Visually, it would come with sharper edges, side profile characterized by strong beltines, adding as well some shapes from the new 1-Series Sedan launched in China at the beginning of the year.

As for extra grip and increased performance, the new 2020 2-Series Gran Coupe would also come with a front wheel-drive layout with an optional xDrive system.

Inside, the cabin is also reported to share common technology with its older siblings – we should mention the most important like BMW`s latest Connected Service, Parking Assistant system and other connectivity features.

Under the hood, the new 2-Series Gran Coupe is likely to come with a wide range of petrol burners and diesels, with three- or four-cylinder configurations. Just like the rest of the lineup, the upcoming 2-Series Gran Coupe would also come with a hybrid variant. Stay tuned!

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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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With winter closing in, BMW carmaker has sent some of the upcoming models for one final round of testing on the Ring. One of them is the top of the line from the 1-Series, the M140i, which is set to debut next year. The model can be seen hard-running on the spy video below.

The big surprise is that it will come with a front-wheel drive in a premiere, as it will stand on the company`s new UKL2 platform, also seen on the new Mini latest models, or the present X1 and 2-Series Active Tourer. The new 2019 BMW M140i is also reported to benefit from an optional all-wheel drive configuration.

Once it will emerge on the market in the second quarter of 2018, the 2019 BMW M140i will compete against the likes of the already announced Mercedes-AMG A 45, also a front-drive based all-wheel model.

The new M140i will feature an “east-west” mounted engine, ditching thus the current inline six-cylinder engine in favour of a flat-four pot. Its rival also uses a flat-four configuration.

In that regard, the M140i might borrow the B48 2.0-liter turbo from the 230i and 125i; however, it will output more power. How much? Given the 185 kW and 350 Nm of torque in the 230i, we expect at least 200 kW and 400 Nm of torque. This would also be more than the M140i`s current 250 kW, squeezed from a 3.0-liter turbo engine.

As aforementioned, the new UKL2 platform also allows the fitting of an xDrive all-wheel drive, so the arrival of such a high-end variant would be more than welcomed.

This would eventually translate into more power and high-performance figures. But until we get to see it officially emerged, let`s take a closer look at the spy video with the all-new 2019 BMW M140i performing final testing on the Ring. Do you think it still keeps the M blood pumping in its veins?

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German based carmaker BMW is currently testing out new models near Nurburgring, in Germany, including the recently spied 1-Series, set to arrive next year as a 2019 MY.

The new 1-Series will be totally different than the current generation, as it will make the transition to the UKL platform, meaning a front-wheel drive layout – also underpinning the new X1, MINI Cooper S and the 2-Series Active Tourer – more lightweight materials, increased space inside the cabin and a suite of engines under the hood.

Following previous spy shots released back in June, the new ones released on wilcoblock Instagram page reveal the car`s production body style. This means that the car is going to be bigger and tweaked with new design elements.

The new design elements refer to updated panels, upright grille layout for the front end, drawn-back headlights, revised rear end and larger wheels. Other new tweaks include fully-independent rear suspension setup and differential at the rear.

Speaking of the new UKL platform, this means more lightweight materials, also underpinning the new MINI Cooper S and X1 in the United Kingdom. It also automatically leads to increased space inside and better driving dynamics. The good news is that besides the front-wheel drive configuration, the all-new 2019 BMW 1-Series is also set to arrive with an all-wheel drive system, which will equip the higher-performance variants.

Performance wise, the 2019 BMW 1-Series is likely to adopt a completely new four-cylinder engine lineup. However, according to new reports, the model would also come with three-cylinder mills. Among the most important ones we could mention a 2.0-liter turbo, with around 250 kW; equipped with an all-drive configuration, this variant would come with a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds.

According to close sources, the all-new 2019 BMW 1-Series would arrive on the market in spring next year. Until then, we will surely get to hear about it in new photos and complete details. Stay tuned and don’t forget to tell us what you think about the upcoming 1-Series!

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BMW is putting its latest models to hard work on the track, and one of them has been recently spotted performing some tests, having its predecessor behind it. And this is the best way to see how much BMW models have evolved from one generation to another.

The prototype in question is no other than the all-new 2018 BMW X4, the M40i to be exact, judging by the more prominent and aggressive front and rear ends. Besides it, stands the previous model, visibly smaller and less appealing.

We have heard before about the future X4, with the M division also coming with improved and more aggressive design lines. Speaking of which, the new M40i will be wider thanks to the longer wheelbase and more prominent lines.

The model is set to arrive with new front fascia with larger grille and headlights, and we can see those new details in the photo comparison with the previous model. The M40i however, will also add much sportier front bumper with blue brake calipers, or bespoke exhaust system.

As expected, the 2018 BMW X4 will stand on the company`s new platform, also underpinning other models within the group. This will allow for a wide choice of engines, including the 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo flat-four engine with 249 horses and 349 Nm of torque. As for the X4 M40i, this one will still carry out the previous 3.0-liter six-flat with 335 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. Rumors also have it that the top of the line would receive a new power configuration as well – 400 horsepower – which is quite impressive. Stay tuned!

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There is no longer a secret that BMW is preparing the arrival of the most impressive SUV it will ever built, which is the long-awaited X7, but it was just until recent we grabbed a new batch of spy shots with the prototype while undergoing some tests on the Ring.

And by the way it looks and moves, it is definitely going to be a fast bastard, particularly since it will arrive with a three-row configuration.

Just like most of BMW`s “new kids on the block”, the all-new 2019 BMW X7 will stand on the company`s new CLAR platform, the same one underpinning the 3-, 5- and 7-Series, as well as the freshly added X5 model. This indicates new lightweight materials for improved performance.

Speaking of sizes, the new X7 will be extremely big, measuring more than 5 meters long and coming with the right size for both the US and the Chinese markets. Inside, the cabin will boast with the latest technology, including semi-autonomous driving and the ultimate gadgetries, also seen on the new 5-Series.

Performance wise, the 2019 BMW X7 will be powered by a wide range of petrol burners and diesels, adding as well a four-cylinder variant, tweaked with a twin-turbo V8 configuration, also found on the future BMW M5.

Once arriving on the market next year as the MY2019, the new BMW X7 will run against the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLS, Range Rover or Lincoln Navigator, and would have a starting price of around €100,000. Stay tuned for incoming info on the most imposing SUV ever built by BMW!

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Plenty of new models from BMW are getting ready for their final reveal later on this year or in 2018. One of them is the G20 3-Series, recently seen on a spy video while still undergoing snowy tests.

The spy video was put together by spy photographs from Carscoops auto magazine and is showcasing the new 3-Series during snow tests. It looks and feels stronger, much more aggressive and ready to take on its direct competitors from Mercedes-Benz or Audi.

The G20 is set to arrive on the market next year as a 2019YM and will come with plenty of features also seen on the latest models from BMW. First, it will ride on the newest CLAR platform, with the same characteristics as the new 2017 G30 5-Series or 2016 7-Series.

Losing weight meaning more space inside and a new range of engines under the hood, facts that also concern the new 3-Series.

Speaking of which, the 2019 G20 BMW 3-Series is going to be bigger than the ongoing model, coming with a wide range of 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol burners and diesels in Europe, extremely powerful and fuel-efficient. On the US market, the same engines will be had with inline-four turbos. As for the next-gen M3, the hardcore variant will retain the same 3.0-liter straight six engine, adding however the water injection technology and more power.

We are also expecting a couple of plug-in hybrids, with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol configuration and two electric motors, or a higher 2.0-liter petrol and an electric motor. Performance figures will be announced at a later date.

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