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Aficionados of Bavarian coupes will remember the ZHP moniker. Available as an option package on the E46 (2003-2006) BMW 3 Series, it was intended for those who wanted more performance without stepping all the way up to the M3: with a body kit, stiffer suspension, and a more aggressive camshaft …

BMW has announced that at the upcoming Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, one of the most prestigious automotive events on the 2015 calendar, they will present a homage to one of their most mythical coupes: the 1972 3.0 CSL. Based on the E9 chassis, this car was built as a homologation-special …

BMW’s most recent 3 Series (codename F30) has been on the market since 2011. In automotive years, this is an eternity, so the manufacturer decided to modernize its best-selling model. Visually, you have to look pretty closely to see the upgrades. The lower bumper’s intakes are larger and wider, the …

BMW is continuing to further the development and installation of carbon fibre. After using it to lighten the M3/M4 and then creating the sleek i3 and i8 out of it, the Bavarian manufacturer is about to go one step further: for the first time ever its flagship sedan, the 7 …

Typically, the AMG and M names are associated with the highest echelon of German performance vehicles. AMG also has a long-time tradition of partnering with boat builders, but generally speaking, those prestigious badges are associated with 4-wheeled performance. However, with the sudden arrival of summer, it seems that both divisions …

For half a century, the Alpina brand has been offering a full array of modifications for BMW owners; where the brand’s M cars were more like road-legal racecars, the Alpinas were more comfortable, more discreet… but just as powerful. To mark this important achievement, Alpina has launched two different models, …

BMW just announced a new type of key fob for its i8 hybrid sport car. The fob has all the functions you’d normally find in standard models but also contains a 2.2-inch LCD touch screen to provide information regarding the fuel level, battery charge, whether the doors and windows are …

BMW’s infotainment system, iDrive, has quite a reputation: its launch was marred by a few problems, and it was known for being less than convivial to use. However, it has gotten a lot better in the last few years. At this year’s CES, the Bavarian manufacturer unveiled the next generation …

After a gruesome fight between two German automakers, BMW was the first to market their laser headlight technology in the i8 (Audi followed shortly after with the launch of their R8 LMX). Now, the Bavarian brand is ready to unveil the second generation of this tech; at this year’s CES, …

When it was launched, BMW’s 6-Series was designed to offer a luxury coupe for buyers who wanted a stylish car to cover great distances quickly. Since it is based on the 5-Series platform, the 6-Series is available with the same drivetrains and equipment as the sedan. For 2015, the M6 …