New BMW 3 Series and 5 Series Sedan M Performance Parts Announced

  Just the Facts: BMW released a second wave of M Performance Parts for 2012-'13 3 Series and 2011-'13 5 Series sedans.   Parts include exterior, chassis and interior components.   The OEM modifications are available now at BMW dealerships. WOODCLIFF LAKE, New Jersey — BMW released a second set of M Performance Parts...
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BMW and Boeing Collaborate on Carbon Fiber for Cars, Planes

  Just the Facts: In an unlikely partnership, BMW and Boeing on Wednesday announced that they will collaborate on developing the use of carbon fiber in cars and planes.   BMW said in a statement that the two companies will participate in joint research for carbon fiber recycling and share manufacturing knowledge, along...
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2013 BMW M3 DTM Champion Edition Honors Racing Achievement Review

  Just the Facts: The 2013 BMW M3 DTM Champion Edition, which celebrates the German automaker's successful return to the European-based sedan racing series, will be sold in international markets.   The special-edition M3 starts at the U.S. equivalent of $129,331.   Only 54 units will be sold. MUNICH, Germany — The...
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BMW 4 Series Coupe Previewed

Just the Facts: BMW's Concept 4 Series Coupe previews next year's successor to the 3 Series two-door.   Production starts in the spring.   The new 4 Series also adds convertible and M4 variants. MUNICH, Germany — BMW's Concept 4 Series Coupe is a near-production-ready peek at next year's successor to the 3 Series two-door. While...
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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Spy Photos

  Just the Facts: Future BMW 3 Series GT is caught undisguised during a photo shoot.   BMW is following up on the success of the larger 5 Series GT.   The new hatchback will debut at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show. LOS ANGELES — After months of heavily disguised prototypes, the 2014 BMW 3 Series GT has finally been caught...
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Rear-Drive BMW EV Coming to U.S. in Early 2014

  Just the Facts: The production version of the i3 Concept Coupe unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show will be in U.S. showrooms in early 2014, a BMW spokesperson told Edmunds today.   Production of the electric car starts in Germany in late 2013 and its passenger "cell" will be made up of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic...
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