2008 AC Schnitzer BMW ACS6
AC Schnitzer announces new aerodynamic components for the BMW 6-Series in line with BMW's own aesthetic updates to the model line.  In addition, AC Schnitzer has increased the power of various models in the lineup.  The diesel V6 now makes 310 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. More aggressive, more attractive: With its latest facelift, BMW has made its successful 6-series coupй a little more dynamic. Everyone who thinks this measure does not go far enough will welcome the newly restyled aerodynamic...

BMW to cease production of V8 diesel
BMW has announced plans to cease production of V8 diesel engines. The company says that six-cylinder versions offer better fuel efficiency and performance.Norbert Reithofer, BMW Chief Executive, told auto motor und sport magazine: "We have decided on a six-cylinder diesel with a twin turbo system. This engine has higher performance than a V8 and is more fuel efficient. Current eight-cylinder offerings will not be taken out of the line-up but new models will not be offered with this option. A replacement...

BMW to sell engines to GM?
BMW announced today that by the end of the year the company will decide if it will sell engines and other components to General Motors and other rival automakers. BMW is currently talking with GM, Daimler and Fiat.BMW will decide by the end of the year because "it does not make sense to go on talking and talking forever," Eichiner told Automotive News Europe on the sidelines of a press event here.Selling engines and other components to other automakers is part of BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer’s Number...

2009 BMW Z4 renderings
Spy photographers already caught on testing the all new 2009 Z4. And here’s an official image or just a new rendering of the future Z4, a hard top convertible, similar to the SLK, or the much cheaper Miata.In our preview of the 2009 Z4 we were telling you that the future sports car will be powered by three different choices of engines, and another one more powerful will come after. The first one is a 2.0-litre direct-injection with an output of 185 hp. The second one is a direct-injection...

April Fool's Day: BMW's Canine Repellent Alloy Protection
If you have not been punked in this first day of April you have to know that Bmw tricked everyone. In an official press release, the German manufacturer announced its new Canine Repellent Alloy Protection system, a system developed in order to stop dogs fouling against the alloy wheels of your Bmw.The Canine Repellent Alloy Protection system C.R.A.P. reveals from the begining the purpose of the new technology, absolutely crap. According to Bmw the „crap” system is administrating immediately an...

Graffiti your BMW on facebook
BMW is digging social network Facebook to promote their new BMW 1-serie. The current contest use the Graffiti tool. Graffiti offers you to make 3 year old style drawing if you are working with your mouse. But for those of you lucky enough to own a graphic pen and tablet you can sometime do cool graffitis.If you are on Facebook and you want to do some creative automotive work, go to the BMW graffiti page and try to win your way to the first place. By the way Topspeed.com is one of the guest judge on this...