BMW won three awards in five categories at the 2010 Auto Bild Design Awards. The new BMW 5 Series Saloon, the BMW X1 and the concept car BMW  Vision EfficientDynamics took the first places in their categories. More than 20 magazines, among was the Auto Bild, which is the most famous European Car Magazine had called on a total of around 40 million readers to nominate the best designed cars of the year. The choice was between 103 new models as well as concept vehicles. Again BMW was the best marque with total of three victories  out of five vehicle categories. The first winner is the BMW 5 Series Salon, which was launched only a few weeks ago, but it managed to conquer the hearts of the fans.  The premium sedan boasts unique quality, driving spirit and technical equipment....

BMW 5 Series F10 passes first crash test using brake intervention system. The test have been made at the facility of the Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein (DEKRA) in Neumünster near Hamburg. The most common crashes on motorway are happen when the end of a tailback suddenly appears behind a motorway bend. In such situation, a rear-end collision is imminent. BMW 5 Series is already equipped with anticipatory assistance systems that help reduce the risk of such accidents. The car features Active Cruise Control – an optional rear-end collision warning system incorporating a braking function that activates an alarm scenario in two stages. If there is a potential collision with the vehicle in front, the driver is first given a preliminary warning by means of an illuminated red vehicle symbol on the instrument panel and on the Head-up Display. While this is done, the braking system is pre-filled and ...

The AC Schnitzer company recently put some of its wheels on the F10 and now it is Hamann's turn. Hamann Motorsport showed that the sports package for 5 series BMW F10 is ready. It features complete body kit - front and rear bumpers, side skirts and huge Hamann 20" light alloy wheels and tuning programme for the engine range. Further detailes will soon be available....

In expectation of the new M5 with model code F10, we can look a little back to revise the old M5 E60. It has been 25 year since the first M5 was launched. The three generations - E28, E34 and E39 were sold in more than 35 000 units. E28 M5 is powered by 3.5 liter straight-six engine with code S36B35. It develops 286 PS and catapults from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds and the top speed is 246 km/h (153 mph) . The second generation is E34 M5, which has 3.6 liter straight-six with code S36B36, which delivers 315hp. Zero to 100 km/h are covered in 6.3 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155mph). In 1991, the engine displacement was increased to 3.8 litres with the S38B38. The bigger engine develops 340 hp. The classic discipline 0-100 km/h is covered in 5.9 secs ...

The 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring is here. The car is excellent combination between the luxury, which 5 series sedan offers and functionality of the roomy trunk. Moreover the car is fully packed with innovative and intelligent technology solutions introduced on the remarkable BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo. Ready to blow-out its rivals with stunning levels of functionality, driving dynamics and efficiency, the newcomer excels at matchless elegance and powerful stance. The luggage compartment of the Touring car has a capacity of 560 litres, which can be easily increased to a maximum of 1,670 litres thanks to its split folding rear seats. There wiil be several engines available at the premiere of the vehicle. The choice is between two straight-six petrol powerplants as well as a four-cylinder and a six-cylinder diesel. The most efficient BMW 520d Touring is powered by ...

2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo by AC Schnitzer is recently released to satisfy some special customer's needs. The car is perfect combination between comfort and driving pleasure. The tuning program by ACS for 5er GT offers boosting the common-rail diesel engine of 530d from 245 to 286 horsepower. Besides the additional power, the tuning company equipped the executive hatchback with aerodynamics kit consisting of new front and rear spoilers, sleek bonnet vents, side skirts and a unique rear skirt, which perfectly outlines the AC Schnitzer’s twin sports rear silencer. A new spring set is installed to ensure smooth ride as well as better driving experience. In addition to the new exterior highlights, the renowned tuner also offers its Type IV design wheels in 19-inch or the BiColor Version in ...

BMW started production of the first 5 series – E12 back in 1972. Since then BMW release four more models of the 5 series. The second was E28, which was introduced 1982. In 1988 came out the revolutionary E34, which is still driven all over the world. The fourth generation of 5 series is E39, which was released in 1996. The last model, which is still in production is E60 – one of the best-selling premium cars in the world. Now BMW unveiled the newest 5 series – F10. The world debut of F10 is a significant event in automobile industry. The new 5 series includes modern design and unique driving experience. Cars from last decade became more and more powerful, especially in the premium midsize segment and BMW F10 is not an exception. There are also number of electronic systems, which help the driver ...

BMW is once again defining a brand-new segment in the automobile market. The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines elegance, space, comfort and variability in truly unique style. As an attractive, future-oriented extension of the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is quite unparalleled worldwide in the upper middle segment, combining the characteristic features of a prestige saloon, a modern, highly versatile Sports Activity Vehicle, and a classic Gran Turismo in brand-new, unprecedented style. Through its body design, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines the proportions so typical of a BMW, an elegantly stretched silhouette and a coupé-like roofline, as well as four doors with frameless windows to create one complete, harmonious unit. The front view of the car animates powerful dynamism through the sheer presence of the upright BMW kidney grille, large air intakes and dual round headlights slanted ...

BMW Group Research and Technology are developing an Emergency Stop Assistant, which enhances road safety in the event of a medical emergency. The Emergency Stop Assistant is part from research project titled “SmartSenior – intelligent services for senior citizens” launched from The Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Germany. Safety in an emergency Older people with intermittent cardiovascular problems frequently no longer trust their abilities at the wheel. This doubt stems from the fear of suffering heart or circulation-related problems while driving which might cause them to lose control of their vehicle and trigger a serious accident. It leads to a loss of personal mobility and, by consequence, a considerable drop in independence and quality of life – especially for those living in rural areas. These issues also affect people suffering certain health-related limitations such as diabetes. As Ralf Decke, project manager for SmartSenior ...

Unique, extreme and spectacular are the words that describes perfectly the new super sports limousine – LUMMA Design CLR 730 RS. This highly refined monster is based on BMW’s M5 model and retouched by LUMMA Design in cooperation with G-Power. Devoted to racing, the  LUMMA CLR 730 RS is an instant eye-catcher. Its stylish appearance and enormous performance, undoubtedly places the vehicle as one of the most beautiful and fastest limousine worldwide. Under CLR 730 RS LUMMA Design’s bonnet are growling 730 hp and 700 Nm of torque produced by the G-Power’s V10 bi-compressor engine. For reaching the top speed of 367,4 km/h, the aerodynamics is of extremely importance. The LUMMA “CLR 730 RS” wide bodykit is consist of ultra light compact carbon components, which features a hood, a trunk lid with integrated tearing edge, mirror caps, door handles, entrance strips and fenders. A ...