BMW decided to extend the range of the current X3 SUV with a new model, namely the sDrive18d. As its name says, we talk about a diesel version, equipped with a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine delivering 141hp and 360Nm of torque, linked to a six-speed manual gearbox or an eight-speed automatic. 2012 BMW X3 According to the fuel economy figures, the...
BMW must be pretty proud of their latest 2.0 liter turbocharged engine because they've decided to send it to the United States of America this year. That's right, even the Americans are now going to get to go through an engine downsizing process as they'll also have to say goodbye to the 3 liter straight six. Like I've said before,...
It seems that the recent announcement to come from the British Police regarding the expansion/updating of their car fleet has an interesting addition. Beside securing a deal with Hyundai the "rozzers" are also going to be getting some BMW cars to help chasing down baddies. The British division of BMW is chuffed about this decision and their Managing Director, a...
A few recent rumors coming through the grapevine all the way from Bavaria make for BMW trying to reach a decision on whether or not to expand the lineup of products they are rolling off the line in Spartanburg. A decision of this sort would probably have no effect on pricing or deliveries but it could help sales of a...
It seems that BMW are going crazy about their X range and after the X5, X3, X6 and recently the X1 they just announced the addition of the X4. This seems not to make much sense but the Bavarians are adamant about creating a new four wheel drive that slots in just between the X3 and X5 in order to...
BMW have just announced a few details on the future generation of their X3, and a small number of "spy shots" prior to the car's debut, scheduled for the Paris Auto Show this year. The Bavarians are hoping that the new design and the new engineering that is going to be found on this car will continue the market success...
