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Next BMW M5 to cut CO2 emissions by 20%, no hybrid

The next generation of BMW's 5-series sedan is expected to debut early in 2010, perhaps at the Geneva Motor Show. The new M5, however, likely won't be launched until the 2011 Frankfurt show. According to Albert Biermann, development boss of the M division, when it does arrive, it will cut CO2 emissions by 20 percent compared to the current model. To do that, BMW will follow an increasingly common path with direct injection, turbocharging and revised gearing. The M5 will apparently use a version of the 555 hp turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 from ... Read more →

Megacity will be BMW's first to use carbon fiber "on a large scale" Sebastian Blanco

The idea that BMW's line of electric vehicles will cater to the same premium buyers as the company's other vehicles seems more assured with today's announcement that it has established a joint venture ...

BMW may add four-cylinder diesel to 5-series GT, not for U.S. Sam Abuelsamid

BMW's new 5-series Gran Turismo is just now going on sale in Europe and will be coming to U.S. dealers in the next few weeks. However, the Munich brand is already looking at expanding the ...

Two-mode hybrid joint development disbanded; Ram hybrid coming in 2010 Sam Abuelsamid

The big joint development program formed several years ago between General Motors, Daimler, Chrysler and BMW to develop the two-mode hybrid system for light duty vehicles is over. With all four ...

REPORT: BMW to focus on premium, upmarket EVs Jeremy Korzeniewski

BMW is known for offering premium automobiles and motorcycles here in the United States, so it comes as little surprise that the German automaker would plan to produce premium electric vehicles as ...

BMW opens emissions-free alloy foundry in Germany 20 days ago on Autoblog Green

When you look at the total life-cycle of "zero-emissions" vehicles like battery or fuel cell vehicles, the environment is not left untouched. The process of making all the parts of a car requires energy and chemicals are released into the atmosphere. The casting process used to make metal parts ...

BMW gets back into the leaning trike thing with SIMPLE concept [w/VIDEO] 29 days ago on Autoblog Green

BMW has been rumored as of late to be pursuing everything from a so-called "0 Series" range of cars to a revival of its Isetta microcar brand, but the Bavarian automaker remains essentially mum on plans to diversify into the microcar market. Stoking the fires, however, is the new Simple concept, ...

BMW previews its vision of a safer city scooter with C1-E concept 1 month ago on Autoblog Green

Says BMW, "This is what a safe, environment-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like in the future." Well then, let's dissect that statement and see how BMW sought to accomplish these seemingly contradictory goals. First, safety. Between 2000 and ...

Solar electric BMW Lovos concept makes Chris Bangle look drab 1 month ago on Autoblog Green

It must be fun to be a car designer. Unless, of course, your name becomes synonymous with a specific styling trend that very few seem to appreciate... but we digress. It definitely seems that 24-year-old Pforzheim University graduate Anne Forschner had a good time coming up with her BMW Lovos ...

Rumormill: BMW working on 'green' M1 supercar to rival Audi R8 1 month ago on Autoblog Green

Will the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept that BMW debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this month spawn a production eco-friendly supercar from the German automaker? According to Auto Express, the answer is yes, and the U.K.-based publication is projecting that the new green M1 will be ...

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