Rumors

Lexus to launch GS-F model as rival for BMW M5

Japanese luxury automaker Lexus is planning to launch a competitor for the BMW M5. Built under the GS-F moniker, the high-performance sedan will use a detuned version of the Lexus LF-A model, a 4.6 liter…

BMW says the M division would like to develop its own car

According to InsideLine and quoting Albert Biermann, head of product development at M, the performance division would like to develop its own car in the future. “From an engineering perspective we have the skills and…

BMW thinking about M5 all-wheel drive

BMW thinking about M5 all-wheel drive

The topic of a BMW M5 with an all-wheel drive system comes back to focus. Recently, Albert Biermann, BMW M’s head of R&D, said that an all-wheel drive M5 is on BMW’s radar to satisfy…

Rumormill: BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe

Rumormill: BMW already considering an i4 and i5 models

BMW has recently unveiled the first “i” sub-brand models, the entry-level, mega city car i3, and the super sporty hybrid i8, but the company is on track to deliver more i-badged vehicles within the next…

BMW M550d xDrive – 5 Series with tri-turbo engine?

As we just hit published on our BMW M3 tri-turbo engine story, another related report comes forward from our sister magazine BimmerToday and Motor-Talk. According to them, a label for brake pads received by a…

Was the BMW X-Coupe ahead of its time?

The usual suspect, Scott27, creates more controversy in the BMW world. In a long manifesto, the BMW insider talks about the 2001 BMW X-Coupe Concept. The X-Coupe was a concept car that made its debut…

Rumor: 2012 BMW M5 runs 7:55 minutes at Nurburgring

According to FastestLaps, a website that tracks lap times at  Nurburgring, the new 2012 BMW M5 ran the popular race track in only 7:55 minutes, significantly faster than its predecessor. The E60 M5 was timed…