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2012 BMW M5 spy shots most revealing yet

BMW is obviously finishing up development and testing of the next-generation BMW M5 as these latest spy shots show the car in its most revealing guise yet. So far we know the new M5 will feature a 4.4-litre twin-scroll (TwinPower) twin-turbo V

Video: BMW M5 driven on test track in France

11/05/11 Update: Added more spy photos of the new BMW M5 to gallery below "The spectacular start leaves behind a trail of black rubber on the pavement and a smile on the face of the driver." If you were ever concerned about the upcoming BMW M5's p

BMW M5 spotted with manual transmission

The upcoming F10-series BMW M5 has been at the top of the headlines in the automotive press for the past year, and particularly over the past few weeks. The latest headline is an exciting one, with BMW potentially relaunching the option of a fully ma

2012 BMW M5 four-wheel drive option confirmed: report

According to a recent report by Autocar in the UK, BMW insiders have acknowledged that a four-wheel drive system is being planned for the new 2012 BMW M5. Although nothing is official yet, the four-wheel drive system is likely to be an optional packa

Video: BMW M5 Concept customer presentation

BMW has released yet another preview video of the new BMW M5 Concept which builds even more anticipation ahead of the production car's unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. BMW M selected just six lucky customers from around the world a

2011 BMW 5 Series Hybrid to be unveiled at Shanghai show

BMW will unveil the all-new BMW 5 Series Hybrid at this year's Auto Shanghai motor show in April. BMW AG Chairman of the Board of Management, Dr Norbert Reithofer, recently made the announcement at the company's annual accounts press conference.

BMW RingTaxi M5 replaced with BMW M3

No more BMW M5 RingTaxi. It's true, the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife will no longer host thrilling hot laps for customers in an E60 V10 BMW M5. BMW says a BMW M3 will now be used. Just as unfortunate, Sabine Schmitz - the lady who famously

Video: 2012 BMW M5 preview with BMW M president

It was only yesterday that BMW M released a special teaser video of the next-generation BMW M5. The company has just released an extended version that briefly showcases a pre-production M5 being driven on the snow in addition to some comments by Dr K

2011 BMW Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring wagon

Renowned BMW tuner, Alpina, has just launched the Aplina B5 BiTurbo Touring wagon package. The car features custom Alpina interior details, exterior trimmings, wheels and a tuned 4.4-litre twin-turbo BMW V8 engine. Power is rated at 373kW whil

2012 BMW M5 too much torque for DCT dual clutch gearbox

According to a recent report by MotorTrend in the US, BMW M engineers are apparently having trouble fitting an M DCT (dual-clutch auto) transmission behind the F10 2012 BMW M5's twin-turbo V8 engine. Reports say the new super sedan might get a simple

BMW 535i Hybrid Test Vehicle spotted

There's been a number of reports about a BMW 535i getting around Munich wearing a sticker on the back stating 'Hybrid Test Vehicle'. We're not sure if it is true or if BMW is simply trying to create a stir, either way, BMW is expected to release a BM

BMW 5 Series receives Top Safety Pick from IIHS

BMW's 5 Series is securing its position as one of the safest cars on sale today, with the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announcing it has awarded the 5 Series its Top Safety Pick. This award acknowledges the best in al

BMW 5 Series M Sport Package available in Australia

BMW Australia has announced the availability of the M Sport Package for the new BMW 5 Series range. Available across all Sedan and Touring models, the M Sport Package is set to arrive in local showrooms in November. Developed by BMW M GmbH, the

BMW 5 Series Diesel range expands (520d & 535d)

BMW Australia has today announced the addition of the BMW 520d and 535d diesel variant to its 5 Series lineup. To start the range the BMW 520d retails from $83,300* and features a four-cylinder turbo diesel that outputs 135 kW and 380 Nm of to

BMW recalls 2010 to 2011 5 Series sedan and Gran Turismo

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in America has reported that 6080 BMW 5 Series sedan and Gran Turismo models, built between January 12 and July 1, 2010, have been recalled due to a faulty fuel gauge sensor. The administratio