The 2016 BMW 2-Series Active Tourer 7-seater was caught on shots while undergoing some tests on the track at Nurburgring.

We are looking here at the very first BMW model to ever sport a front-wheel drive layout, making its worldwide debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, this March, and making its presence in Europe this summer.

The 2016 BMW 2-Series Active Tourer is the first model from its series to sport a lot of comfort inside, combined with an exquisite design and functionality, worthy of its brand.

Talking about space and comfort, we might be talking about a resized vehicle, with the 2-Series Active Tourer now measuring 4,342 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,555 high, offering the same space as the company`s X models.

The model caught here on shots is a BMW 2-Series Active Tourer with seven seats, but the company will also offer a five seater, the model being offered with a choice of an all-wheel drive layout as well.

In order to make things complete with the 2016 BMW 2-Series Active Tourer, the carmaker has equipped the model with three engines, all of them being fuel-efficient and sporting four-cylinder drive units.

All of them are also equipped with the BMW`s TwinPower Turbo technology, being in accordance with the EU6 emissions standard in Europe, as well as in the US, where the model will be also present, starting next year.

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The 2014 BMW X4 is now officially launched in a premiere with the help of a commercial previewing that the model is ready to make its worldly debut.

The commercial with the 2014 BMW X4 is starting by previewing the vehicle in a short presentation about the surroundings involved, then showcasing the model exploring the environment, as a reminder that happiness still exists.

The 2014 BMW X4 is perhaps the best vehicle ever made to fit any public roads or tracks, offering driving dynamics, style and high-performance, making its siblings proud of their shared platform as well.

The 2014 BMW X4 is longer than the X3 but still lower with around 37 mm, with the body “creating the feeling of a classic sports coupe.”

In terms of power, the upcoming BMW X4 will be coming with two TwinPower Turbo units in the US, meaning that Americans will have to pay $45,625 for the xDrive28i version, for the 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit, developing 240 horsepower.

The second engine mounted on the top of the line xDrive35i, will be coming with a price of $48,925, outputting a total of 306 horsepower.

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The XCA online publication has just sent its guys to test out the great BMW M4 Coupe, the event being also showcased in a video.

If you are a BMW fan, then the video will be able to show you what “technological achievement” the BMW M4 Coupe has to offer on the tracks.

The BMW M4 Coupe showcased at its full capacity has to offer a great output of 431 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque, due to the 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder TwinPower Turbo unit, also found on the M3 Sedan or the high-performance M235i.

The unit allows the impressive M4 Coupe to accelerate the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in just 4.1 seconds, the sportscar also coming with an electronically limited top speed at 250 km/h.

But if equipped with the company`s famous M Driver`s Package, the BMW M4 Coupe can go even higher, to reach 280 km/h, being able to finish the lap on the Ring in 7 minutes and 52 seconds, which is 13 seconds faster than its predecessor.

Watch the 8 minute video with the impressive BMW M4 Coupe on the tracks, while undergoing some serious tests!

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BMW knows its place in this already competitive hybrid market, and wants to deliver the best products for its sensitive customers. This is why the luxury car manufacturer has set a deal with the famous Alpha-N Performance to tune the great i8.

The i8 is set to be one of the hottest supercars from its class, proudly standing forward amongst its direct rivals from McLaren P1 or Porsche 918 Spyder with its new team from Alpha-N Performance.

The car looks fabulous and sportier than the current version. There are a lot of modifications to be noticed at the fresh tuned i8.

First, let`s have a look at the front side of the car, where the i8 received some extra carbon fiber. At the back, there is a large wing displayed, along with the fresh-new golden alloys.

The i8 hybrid also received some other minor tweaks and it will be up to Alpha-N Performance to decide if the car will receive the special upgrade package for sale.

To remind you of the car`s specs, the i8 is a performance hybrid due to its 1.5-liter three-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine and 231 horsepower. Additionally, there is also an electric motor at the back of the car, supplementing the power with an extra 131 horses.

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Now that the cat’s out of the bag with the BMW Sports Active Tourer or 1 Series GT, its engine is starting to take center stage. The 1.5 liter TwinPower Turbo reckons its worth its own press release.

That press release speaks of the three cylinder engine getting all the toys. Simply because it’s small doesn’t mean it’s missing out on any technology.

In fact, the only thing missing is (at least) one cylinder. The pistons and every component directly involved are now going through a plan to keep things simple.

Every cylinder has a .5 liter capacity. Moreover, BMW have even produced figures over what each of them can develop, depending on fuel used.

40-74 horsepower and 44-59 lb-ft of torque per cylinder is what you can expect for the petrol engines with some 27-60 horses and 55-81 lb-ft of twist coming out of the diesel units.

That means that final outputs will range between 120 and 222 horsepower with 133-177 lb-ft of twist for the petrols, while the diesels will span between 80HP and 180 horsepower, respectively 165-243 lb-ft of torque.

In order to produce these figures, BMW uses twin scroll turbocharging, an aluminum block, double Vanos variable camshaft control, Valvetronic variable valve timing and direct injection for petrol or common rail for the diesels.

There’s one last crucial thing about the 1.5 liter TwinPower Turbo engine family we should mention. BMW claim the sound they make is actually extraordinary.

A torsional vibration damper’s involvement, combined with the three cylinder’s natural tune, make for a decently smooth running engine and a raunchy noise.

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