Rumor Central

Toyota weaves its own carbon fiber for the Lexus LFA and, so far, is the only automaker to do so. BMW recently entered a joint venture with the SGL Group to manufacture carbon fiber for the upcoming Megacity Vehicle,...  more

A typical 25-year anniversary is celebrated with silver, but if you’re BMW celebrating 25 years of the 5-series, it’s celebrated with an M5 CSL.   more

BMW is adding two new motorcycle-derived automotive concept vehicles to its “Concept Vehicles” display at the BMW Museum, the Simple and the Clever. Both Simple and Clever feature ideas obtained from BMW’s experience with...  more

The BMW plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has announced today that it will add two production shifts to its workweek. The added production will require 700 additional workers.   more

BMW's oddball C1 disappeared from the company's motorcycle portfolio seven years ago, but as part of a renewed push for eco-friendly vehicles, an electric-powered version of the “city-scooter” may be offered to consumers.   more

Automakers are planning to use smaller displacement engines to meet increasing fuel economy standards and BMW is no exception. BMW is planning to bring four-cylinder engines back to the U.S. in the next-generation 3-series...  more

The BMW X5 was unveiled in 1999 at the North American International Auto Show, and has been in production since then. To commemorate this, BMW is producing a limited-edition X5 xDrive 35d 10-Year Edition model.   more

Virtual reality goggles aren't typically found in most Snap-On tool chests, but if BMW has its way, that may soon change.  more

In attempt to lure more buyers to purchase diesels from the German automaker, BMW's contemplating lowering the price of both its 335d and X5 xDrive35d models.   more

With the 2010 Z4 Roadster, the M Coupe and Roadster disappeared. Manhart Racing has the solution for those who were hoping for one or the other, and it’s far more wicked than any factory Z4 M would have been.   more

Want a premium sedan that won’t hurt the environment? BMW has the answer with its 320d EfficientDynamics model--but only if you live in Europe.   more

BMW has finally released specifications of its two hybrids -- the 7-series ActiveHybrid and the X6 ActiveHybrid -- seen running around testing.   more

BMW is following the release of its new-for-2009 7-Series with the release of two armored versions of its range-topping luxury sedans, the 750Li High Security and the 760Li High Security.   more

Electric BMWs are certainly in our future, although they may carry extra badging in addition to the eco-friendly powertrain. The German automaker announced it will create a new sub-brand to market its electric vehicle...  more