BMW M5 F10: 7 minutes and 55 seconds at the Nurburgring

The new BMW M5 F10 has marked a time of 7 minutes and 55 seconds north of the Nurburgring ring, as reported by Fastestlaps.com. The new twin turbo V8 superberlina with 560 hp, poised to become the new Ring Taxi, thus beat the competition live, trimming the Porsche Panamera Turbo 1 second 15 seconds, well the Mercedes E63 AMG.

For reference, the old E60 M5 V10 with 507 hp, had clocked a time of 8 minutes and 13 seconds and the new 1 Series M has scored recently an interesting 8 minutes and 15 seconds. The time of the new M5 F10 is identical to the one made in 2005 to mark the first Ferrari F430, a reference to the tonnage and unbelievable considering the characteristics of the German sedan.

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• The ten best Nürburgring laps on video [Video] (24/06/2011)

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BMW M3 CRT

BMW has released the first information about the M3 CRT, which stands for Carbon Racing Technology. Based on the M3 sedan, is in fact the variation of the 4-door M3 Coupe GTS. The total weight of the M3 CRT is less than 45 kg compared to the saloon, bringing the total mass of 1580 kg, with the introduction of technology CFRP (on the range then we will find the BMW electric) to the hood, roof and seats and using a new titanium exhaust system.

BMW's new intelligent lighting systems

BMW announces two new and interesting lighting technologies: the first device, the system Dynamic Spot Light, uses an infrared sensor (sensitive to the heat from the bodies) to recognize people or animals that are located 100 meters from the front of the car and it projects a beam of light to alert the driver.

The technology will soon be offered with Night Vision Package. I wonder if BMW has noted that some animals, if dazzled, they tend to paralyze their position until the light is not distract. The same, not dazzled, but could get away from the road heard the noise of the car approaching. However, in theory, a driver sees danger ahead should react faster with benefits in terms of handling and braking.

Engine of the Year Award 2011: 4 awards for BMW

We've already talked about the success of Fiat and Ferrari for Engine of the Year Award 2011. But the German automaker BMW has had great satisfaction in the competition taking home four awards category with motors 4, 6 and 8 cylinders. BMW has been confirmed as the most successful manufacturer in the history of this competition: since 1999, the Bavarians have in fact taken home more than 50 wins between those segments and global ones.

BMW-Volkswagen: open warfare for control of SGL Group

For some time now BMW and Volkswagen are fighting to bring him SGL and all its know-how when it comes to carbon fiber, a material that will be crucial on the cars of the future. Monaco had scored a point in its favor initially signing a cooperation agreement with the company, but then came on the scene Volkswagen rising to 9.9% of the shares.

Now, Susanne Klatten, shareholder of BMW, has increased its share rising from 22 to 27.3%. The maneuver has not been exhausted: the Klatten (who many will remember for the sex scandal in which he was blackmailed by a gigolo) points to go up to 29% of SGL, to halt a possible flight of stairs by Volkswagen, which could adversely affect the business plans of Bavaria: BMW is investing heavily on carbon fiber, and have a direct rival with a strong weight in the board of directors of the provider reference is not something pleasant.

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BMW: care system at the turn

BMW presents an experimental system of assistance to turn left, which is currently under study on the new 5 Series. The device, integrated on-board electronics, assists the driver in place when the car fills the opposite lane, checking for other vehicles coming in the opposite direction, even in the presence of obstacles, vehicles or other atmospheric phenomena that impede eye contact.

With a camera and laser scanner 3 can detect the presence of a vehicle at 100 meters and intervene if the driver is to perform a maneuver carried hazardous. The system can automatically activate the braking system, alerting the driver with an alarm in the dashboard and thus avoiding an accident, then shutting below 10 km / h.

BMW-Siemens in testing the induction charging for electric cars

BMW has signed a collaboration agreement with Siemens to start testing a particular system of charging for electric cars, based on the induction of current and intended to debut in May and June in Berlin. In the words "poor", just park your car on a plate and leave it there causing a charge the batteries.

• BMW and Siemens partnering for wireless-charging EVs, cutting the cord this May (14/04/2011)
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• Think you're ready for an EV? The BMW EVolve app has the answer [w/video] (18/04/2011)
• 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe. (18/04/2011)

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BMW Concept M5 - Shanghai Motor Show 2011

BMW has just officially confirmed that there will be two new world premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show: in addition to the 6 Series Coupe, the Bavarian manufacturer will bring an important prototype, the Concept M5. The model anticipates very likely the design features of the next-generation M5. Few, very few details provided by the Germans for now "under the hood you will find a V8 engine capable of high speeds, with TwinPower Turbo technology and can supply the power needed for extraordinary performance." Next to the Concept M5 and the new 6 Series Coupe will debut in Shanghai in the first Asian Vision also Connected Drive, the ActiveE and 1 Series Coupe and Convertible Model Year 2011.

BMW M3 Pickup: just an April Fool's joke, which anticipates the Concept M5

No, there will be no pickup on a BMW M3 as "mule" sighted a few days ago between the curbs of the Ring is just a joke organized by men BMW. Nothing serious then. Fortunately. The model, however, will accompany the debut of the Concept M5 scheduled for the first day of next month. The presentation will take place in Monaco and will be exhibited at the M3 prototypes never entered in production, this variant as "work" exactly.

BMW and i8 i3: in 2013 the BMW range

BMW has made official the launch of the range "bmw i", dedicated to sustainable mobility, which will become a true sub-brand of the German. The first two cars to bear the new brand, expected in 2013, will supply the i3, formerly known as Megacity, and i8 plug-in hybrid, version of the Vision EfficientDynamics of 2009: the models will work for 800 workers with a investment of 400 million euros for its plant in Leipzig and will use the LifeDrive innovative architecture that combines the central frame CFRP and aluminum subframe for the engine, with a great saving in weight which balances the presence of the batteries, so as to maintain low power consumption and avoid unbalancing the balance and driving pleasure.

BMW: 21 February will be presented the new brand

BMW officially announces it will introduce the new "sub-brand" Monday, February 21. Although details are still jealously hidden, it seems that the new branch of German company will start its commercial activities from the end of 2012, with the "Megacity". We speak of a car about 4 meters built with composite materials to save at least 250 kg in weight compared to a similar steel construction.

BMW X6 Pricing 2011; get new options

With the new price list 2011, BMW introduces a new set of options for the X6 (as well as the X5): it starts with new alloy wheels 20 ', unpublished ConnectedDrive system application (150 Euro. Allows you to use Web services as Facebook, Twitter, web radio stations and communication between the vehicle and iPhone / iPod Touch) and the ability to give the X6 the third place in the back seat and approved the car for 5 at a cost of 340 Euros (this option, you can also for the X6 ActiveHybrid M but not for).