Just a matter of course, the German tuning company Hartge presented its first set of accessories for the new generation BMW 6-Series Cabrio, which currently does not include improvements in engines of the model. By Hartge offer a Bavarian pearl new alloy wheels, whose size can be 19 or 21 inches, sports suspension, lowering the ground clearance of 30 mm front and 25 mm rear and exhaust system in stainless steel.
Although tuning company has not yet been circulated photos of the interior components for 6-Series Cabrio, they reveal that the interior of the model currently available aluminum pedals, steering wheel and Hartge logo insole with its logo.

By the end of this year or early next year the German company BMW will market the hybrid version of its popular SUV model X5, which is expected to be displayed at the exhibition in Frankfurt in the autumn. It is known with certainty that the X5 Active Hybrid will have a different drive system than the X6 Active Hybrid, whereby the internal combustion engine is a 4.4-liter gasoline twin-turbo V8. BMW X5 Active Hybrid is based on the concept X5 Vision EfficientDynamics Concept, debuted at Geneva in 2008. With this hybrid system consists of a 2.0-liter turbo engine with 204 h.p. and electric generating additional 20 h.p.
It is very likely X5 Active Hybrid to use the same system as a concept or a similar one, which gives an average fuel consumption of 6.5l/100km. and emits 172 gr/km. CO2 emissions.

The German company BMW has revealed details of the model 2011 on his racing car Z4 GT3, which has undergone several modifications, resulting in improved efficiency. The main change occurred in the engine of the BMW Z4 GT3, as the site of the 4.0-liter M3 GT2 is mounted 4.4-liter, V8, whose parameters, however, were not disclosed. The unit is combined with 6-stage, sequential gearbox whose ratios can be changed and the pads on the steering wheel. Furthermore, the competitive model 2011 machine also boasts optimized aerodynamics, resulting in improved stability, a special software for engine management, multiple carbon fiber and 18-inch wheels made of wrought iron. As to date, BMW Z4 GT3 will be available only to private teams competing in the series GT3, but the price of cars has risen from 298,000 to 315,500 euros.

From BMW made a small “mockery” of its popular sports convertible M3, which is the dream of all young people, it turned into a pickup and do not be fooled that this is a April’s fool joke. To our relief, however, M3 Pick-Up will be produced in series, although it would be an ideal vehicle for farmers. The car is set up in duplicate and will be presented today at a specialized exhibition for single copies of the BMW.
Pickup is by a team from M-division of BMW. Although many changes were made to the car, the engine is standard, but not reported who exactly. Speculated that the unit is a 4.4.-liter M3 GTS, whose power is 450 h.p. or 4.0-liter standard on M3. For the gearbox, however it is clear that a six-speed manual.
Luggage section of the BMW M3 Pick-Up is lined with corrugated metal, it has a retractable roof and all sorts of devices, such as have all the pickups. Over the heads of the passengers did have a metal panel that can be removed if they wish.

The German tuning firm Hamann has released a sports program for the BMW X6 M a year ago, but this time it presented its evolved version, rendering the car a real beast. The so-called Hamann Tycoon EVO M boasts a capacity of 670k.s. and maximum torque of 950 Nm, characteristics which are respectively 115 h.p. and 100 Nm greater than those of serial X6 M. According to tuning company, the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 4.2 sec and is able to develop 300 km/h. For optimal security at this rate care new brake calipers with 420 mm MOV’IT. front discs and 380 mm back. Hamann Tycoon EVO M has a new aerodynamic kit, which increases the width of a BMW X6 M 60 mm and contributes to a further attraction to the road. All parts of it are made of carbon and other elements, and to reinforce the aggressive appearance of the car, the Germans are installing his massive 23-inch wheels.

The automakers attach more importance to the ecology by throwing huge resources for the development of environmentally friendly models and technologies. Yesterday, as it became clear that BMW is preparing a new sports coupe, which will be plug-in hybrid, equipped with three-cylinder internal combustion engine with a power between 165 and 185 h.p. and two electric motors providing a total 100 h.p. The car will be called the i100 Coupe ActiveHybrid, as in all likelihood it will be a production version of the impressive concept Vision EfficientDynamics, which made debut at Frankfurt in 2009. In term BMW i100 Coupe ActiveHybrid to hit the market in 2013 and is expected price is around € 100,000, and annual sales – 35 000. By Auto Bild also argue that at a later stage will appear and M-version of the model which will be called M100 Coupe.

The German cars seem to have their young in China, after Audi, BMW and Mercedes started to make extended models for them. According to the newspaper ChinaCarTimes, another car, which will be extended to the market in China is the BMW 3-Series, but his production will take place in the new entity the Bavarians and the company Brilliance, which will be assembled and compact crossover X1. The new factory will open in 2012. As initial annual production capacity will be 100 000 cars, and two years later the plant will come in 300,000 vehicles annually. The edition argue that the extended wheelbase BMW 3-Series to 2861 mm. Which is about 100 mm. more than the standard model. Interestingly, by Brilliance have shared research and other markets in which to offer car.

The German company BMW will launch the series production hybrid version of the new 5-Series back in 2011., said chief concern Norbert Reithofer, during the annual meeting of shareholders in Munich. We remind you that the concept of 5-Series ActiveHybrid make debut at Geneva, along with the standard model, the car has many breakthrough technologies and the BMW promise to set new standard in terms of driving pleasure and efficiency in this segment. The meeting was also announced that BMW will continue to develop hybrid models, as this will allow more active uptake of specific markets such as Japan. On this occasion it became clear that next year we can expect a concept of hybrid 3-Series.

BMW presents new Beijing conceptual model, the possible production version would compete with the Mercedes CLS, Porsche Panamera and Audi A7. Speculate that the production model will debut later this year, the exhibition in Paris, but for the moment the information is not confirmed officially. The height of the BMW Concept Gran Coupe was only 1.4 m, which is 10 cm. less than 5-Series and 7-Series, while its length is almost 5 meters. If the actual authority of the Bavarians gave the green light to the project, it is likely that the serial model will be sold under the name 6-Series Gran Coupe. For the moment at BMW did not reveal absolutely no other details about the concept except that its spread few pictures and is expected to do so in the coming days.

The German company BMW released pictures and information about GT3 version of the new Z4, which is intended exclusively for private clubs in a set of GT3 FIA, International GT Open, ADAC GT Masters and other events. The car is powered by a V8 engine 4.0-liter BMW M3 GT2, which delivers power over 480 h.p. , and combined with six-speed sequential transmission with Quick Shift function. The weight of the BMW Z4 GT3 is only 1200 kg. As has been achieved mainly thanks to the bodykit which is made of plastic and carbon elements. From a mechanical point of view, the car received new front axle and anti-lock braking system, but the interior is fitted with mandatory safety cage. Any team wishing to equip their pilots with the BMW Z4 GT3, should be able to pay at least € 298,000.