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Facelift On 2009 BMW 3-Series Officially Minor

We're struggled to spot the differences between the beaten-with-a-broom-handle good looks of the 2008 BMW 3-series sedan and wagon and the just-revealed facelift of the 2009 BMW 3-Series sedan and wagon. We've actually been struggling since the first spy photos revealed tape over the changed body parts. Now, after an exhaustive morning of "Spot The Difference"-like game play, we think we found the changes.

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9:20 AM on Fri Jul 11 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,812 views, 29 comments

2009 bmw 3-series

2009 BMW 3-Series Brochure Scanned, Leaked, Flame Surfaced

For those curious what the mild mid-cycle refresh of the 2009 BMW 3-Series is going to look like, the folks at Bimmer-File has gotten ahold of scans from a marketing brochure that appear to show the full monty.

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11:00 AM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,320 views, 24 comments

hoon

Watch Out For The Nurburgring's Undercover BMW!

Planning a trip to the Nurburgring this summer? Well, if you are, make sure to watch out for this BMW if you happen to be engaging in any unapproved shenanigans either at the 'ring or just off it. Although this may look like a normal 3-Series, looks can be deceiving. More »

1:45 PM on Wed Jul 9 2008
By Mark Arnold
5,971 views, 32 comments

garage 419

Garage 419 Debates ZR1 Vs. GT-R, Nurburgring Times Faked?

In the wake of the 2009 Corvette ZR1's record lap of the Nurburgring, some people are arguing whether the claims made manufacturers are legit. Matt Farah over at Garage419 has sources who claim the tires may have been shaved for more grip. But how much do Nurburgring lap times really matter? If you were choosing between a ZR1 and a GT-R, would you care about 'Ring times? These questions and more, as Matt and cross-continental racer Alex Roy debate the hot topics on Garage419. Video below the jump. More »

3:20 PM on Tue Jul 8 2008
By Mark Arnold
5,304 views, 72 comments

Latest by n/a: Lexus copied the rear light of the 5 Series(E60), Not to mention also the exhaust of the VW Pheaton... now this hillbilly wants to say the new 7 series copies the Lexus! are you F'n kidding me? BMW came up more »

2009 bmw 335d

Diesel BMW 335 Spied, To Hit US Shores By Fall

Hearing our pleas, we're being told BMW will be bringing the diesel 3-series to the US in the coming months. As proof, we've got shots from our spy friends at KGP of the oil-burning BMW doing some final testing on American soil as well shots of it at the green-handled pump. The 2009 BMW 335d should feature a slightly lower level of performance compared to the European turbodiesel, but that still means 265 HP and 425 lb-ft of torque. This should result in a 0-to-60 MPH time of around 6.2 seconds while getting a rumored 23 MPG city / 33 MPG highway. Full spy report below the jump.

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12:30 PM on Tue Jul 8 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,625 views, 84 comments

Latest by mr.chophoppers: I think that the main downside for diesels in the US is the horrible amount of stop-and-go driving most motorists do here, due to silly planning from local governments. Turbos mask the innate slothly character of diesel engines, but if more »

2009 bmw 7-series

2009 BMW 7-Series Thinks It's KITT, Has Human-Detecting Night Vision

Although we showed you the new 2009 BMW 7-Series in all of its unofficial glory on Thursday. Well, now we've got the official details from BMW, and we've included the full press release for the new 7-Series after the jump. Sure, focus all you want on the horsepower (407 HP in the 750i and 750Li, 326 HP in the 740i and 740Li) or the torque (600 Nm of torque in the 750i and 750Li, 450 Nm of torque in the 740i and 740Li) or even the 155 MPH electronically-limited top speed, but the one thing that's sticking out in our minds is the new "individual pedestrian recognition" night vision system. That's right, the new BMW 7 will tell you when there's a person walking in front of the car, even at mid-double-digit speeds. See, there's a little icon of a person and everything. We're just wondering whether there's a similar icon for moose, deer or other woodland creatures. We'll have to see once we get behind the wheel ourselves in rural Michigan.

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4:30 PM on Sat Jul 5 2008
By Ray Wert
5,365 views, 39 comments

Latest by n/a: @EmperorPalpatine: One of the prettiest dump-truck drivers I ever knew drove a Mack with a 5-and-4, and we all thought she was the ultimate in that beautiful-yet-scary-I-could-beat-your-ass way that you remember all your life. Also notice No Clutch, ever. more »

2009 bmw 7-series

2009 BMW 7-Series Hits Web A Wee Bit Early

After teasing us with the new 2009 BMW 7-series, BMW's finally revealed the new 7 via an early leak of press photos to the web. After throwing everything at us from a flowbee-equipped mule to the teaser at the German golf outing, they've tossed the next 7-series at us in every way possible but with the kitchen sink. Every time, it's been nothing but a tease. Well, except for that purported leaked press shot. But somehow these small press photos have wiggled their way out onto the web and we've managed to snap 'em up.

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9:20 AM on Thu Jul 3 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
12,453 views, 93 comments

Latest by n/a: Beautiful to know that Audi once again maintains style and grace in the high-end sedan segment. What a bad 10 years it has been for BMW style-wise. more »

2009 bmw 7-series

2009 BMW 7-Series Teases German Golfers

The new 2009 BMW 7-Series won't be officially unveiled until next week, but that didn't stop BMW from showing off a larger-than-life teaser image at this past weekend's BMW International Open in Germany. Of course, they had to show something, since the prize for sinking a hole-in-one on the par-three 17th hole was none other than one of the new Bavarian luxo-barges.

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12:40 PM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,823 views, 7 comments

down on the street

1987 BMW M6

We love the BMW 6 series cars around here, and so far we've seen an '83 633CSi and an '87 L6 parked on the Alameda street. You fans of the early 5 and 7 series BMWs will have your day, as I'm going to shoot at least one example of each for this series... but that's going to have to wait, because we've got a "stop the presses" sort of a find for today.
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9:00 AM on Wed Jun 25 2008
By Murilee Martin
3,575 views, 73 comments

Latest by n/a: I'm practically beside myself waiting for you to shoot an e28 5er. I own one! =D But I'm in San Francisco. It is a daily driver though, 98 miles round trip every day to Cupertino! more »

2009 bmw 3-series

2009 BMW 335d Diesel Testing In U.S., Features Bluetec-Style Peeburner

Reports that the US market will be getting the new diesel BMW 3-series have gained additional credibility with this 2009 BMW 335d sedan spotted testing on our shores. It's no secret that modern European turbo diesels are wonders of efficiency and low-end torque; the BMW oilburner is no different, producing 425 lb-ft of torque at just 1,750 RPM. But there's more than just diesel fuel being splashed around. To meet U.S. emissions, the engine will also be injecting urea. Yep, pee. Sort of...

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10:00 AM on Tue Jun 24 2008
By Mark Arnold
4,756 views, 38 comments

Latest by MR42HH: @jbownsabmw: Don't they have a smaller diesel? I thought fuel economy was the point. They have 4 smaller diesels in the 3-series. The smallest is the 318d with a 50 mpg European rating. The 320d is the one to get, 48 more »

2009 bmw 7-series

2009 BMW 7-Series Caught Heading Towards Vegas, So Money

While en route to a swinging bachelor party, AutoFiend's editor came upon a 2009 BMW 7-Series testing along the road to Las Vegas (generally a much happier drive than the ride home). This time the 7-series is mostly uncamouflaged and lacking in the Flowbee package; also, it looks as though someone has squirted a bit of water on the flame surfacing relative to the previous generation. Our Flowbee-tastic spy photos below and more photos at AutoFiends.[AutoFiends]


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1:20 PM on Mon Jun 23 2008
By Matt Hardigree
5,552 views, 30 comments

Latest by n/a: What happens when it reaches 88MPH? more »

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2010 BMW 5-Series Spotted At The Ring, We Get All Up In Its Grille

There's been some speculation as to the design direction of the 2010 BMW 5-Series. Specifically, there are those who wondered if it would be a conservative and evolutionary move from the E60 or a more drastic change similar to the BMW CS Concept. These spy photos, which show an undisguised grille, seem to point a larger and smoother opening more similar to the CS than the 2008 BMW 5-series. All the better for a twin-turbo V8 to breathe with? Spy report below the jump.

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7:53 PM on Tue Jun 17 2008
By Matt Hardigree
9,315 views, 43 comments

Latest by n/a: The more BMW plays with their grille and overall body styling, the more they are looking like a re-hash of some bad Pontiac designs.. Ooops, I was redundant there with "bad Pontiac designs"..!! more »

industry news

"Weekend Cars" On The Way Out?

Every day seems to bring more doom and gloom for the American public. With everything made of oil skyrocketing, food getting pricier, houses going down and movies like Indiana Jones in theaters, there is little to encourage fun car purchases. Business Week is wondering openly about the future of "weekend cars" — convertibles, two-door coupes and other impractical but generally delightful machinery. They think cars like the BMW 6-Series, Mercedes-Benz CLK, and even the beloved Chevy Corvette are doomed to disappear. Though our rational mind says 'probably,' the rest of it says 'Noooooo!' [Business Week]

2:20 PM on Mon Jun 9 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,362 views, 47 comments

Latest by n/a: @iamjames: I kinda figured everybody knew that. more »

custom cars

BMW 6-Series De- or Super-Uglified, You Be The Judge

After the spectacular body work and 30-inch kicks on that Mercedes CL the other day, we didn't think modified German steel could get any more extravagant. However, today the sun rose anew and provided for us a refreshed challenge to the sensibilities. Tuning house Lithuanian National (which we can only assume is a front for blue jeans trafficking) has decided to show up their entry into the realm of super-mod schteel. This gives that CL a run for it's money, but we're not sure quite what to make of it. What does that mean? Poll time.

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6:20 PM on Mon Jun 2 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,786 views, 65 comments

Latest by Stuntdriver: what an ugly and distastefull car... in history....people was burned alive alive for less... more »

video games

Homemade Driving Sim Cockpit Made of E30 Parts, More Realistic Than Modern BMWs?

The cockpit of many modern cars may make the driver feel like they're in a video game, what with drive-by-wire steering, floppy-paddle gearboxes, and an array of electronic nannies. But what about a video game that makes you feel like you're in a real car? Thats what one Bimmerphile over at r3vlimited was apparently going for with this: a driving simulator cockpit that utilizes the ergonomic interior of an old E30 BMW 3-Series. But, this isn't just some junkyard seat sitting in front of a TV, everything is actually functional. The steering steers, the shifter shifts, the gauge needles pivot, the vents blow, the radio cranks out tunes, you even have to twist the key to restart the car if you stall out. Don't believe us? Check out the video.
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1:20 PM on Thu May 29 2008
By Mark Arnold
20,612 views, 66 comments

Latest by n/a: "call me when the seat moves and I can feel the G-forces. Until then it's just a mock-up toy" but we can drive drunk, and not worry about the cops :-D yes it's a logitech steering wheel. the gauge cluster is more »

bmw f3

2010 BMW F3 Spied Plotting The Automotive Apocalypse?

What have we here? It looks to be some sort of tarted-up BMW wagon, and according to the guys at BimmerPost, it's a mule for an upcoming 3-Series based crossover to be known as the BMW F3. Of course, there's no way to be sure. The last time we saw a lifted E91 we thought it was an X3 powertrain mule. Then there's some people who think this little black wagon is a mule for the X1. So what is it really? More »

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12:30 PM on Tue May 20 2008
By Mark Arnold
6,481 views, 36 comments

Latest by Mark Arnold: @Ash78: @damnElantra: @Mr.Fresco: Aww shucks... I like you guys too. more »

jalopnik reality garage

The Amazing Self-Modifying Exhaust System

Cruising down the highway, a noise which sounded like mischievous squirrels nesting under the car caught my ear. I kept driving. Some minutes later, passing motorists began gawking, waving, honking, and pointing at my car. "Do you see anything?" I asked my brother who was riding shotgun. Looking over his shoulder, he casually replied, "yeah there's sparks" and went back to his cell phone conversation. I knew exactly what had happened. Some part of the 25-year-old exhaust system had decided it was time to give up the ghost.

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2:40 PM on Mon May 19 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,795 views, 80 comments

Latest by superkip: I put Magnaflow's on my M-Coupe, an in-line 6. They were pretty cheap and they sound pretty good. My 70 year old aunt complemented me on the way they sound. If it's hot more »

2011 bmw 1-series

2011 BMW 1-Series Hatch Test Mule

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