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It uses some of the same systems and components as the latest Audi A4 sedan. For the new model year, the A5 range adds the Cabriolet model and a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine in either body style.

To the casual Bavarian-enthusiast the answer is quite simple: E39 M5. However, strong cases can be made for both the E30 M3 and the OG E28 M5, which featured the M1's race-bred 3.5-liter straight-six. In fact, there's a whole subculture of folks that feel a car's not really a BMW without an inline-six. With that said, the E34 M5 is a pretty ...

Impeccably built to a standard befitting its three-pointed Mercedes star, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an impressive luxury car.

If you would have asked our opinion, we would have told you that open top motoring means feeling the wind in your hair.

VOLKSWAGEN'S Passat has just been voted best second hand car by a panel of experts so who am I to argue.

Hot on the heels of the recently revised 3-Series saloon and station-wagon models, the hardtop convertible and coupe versions of the Bavarian automaker's most successful model series are also going to receive a mid-life facelift and we've caught them both lying around in Germany in light camouflage.

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Following in the footsteps of their Sedan sibling, the svelte 3-series Coupe and Convertible are also due for a mid-cycle facelift towards the end of the year or early next.

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Even entering its fifth year of production, the 2010 BMW 3 Series remains the best entry-level luxury sedan you can buy.

Much has been made in the auto media of late in regards to the rising fortunes over at Infiniti when it comes to challenging BMW, Mercedes and Audi on their own sporty turf.

It's been a decade since BMW entered the SUV/crossover market with its X5, creating its own niche with what it describes as the 'Sports Activity Vehicle'. In that time, the X Series family has become a major part of BMW's line - these vehicles now account for a fifth of all BMW sales, so it's no surprise the firm is looking to expand on the theme.

BMW's latest concept isn't quite as far out as some of its earlier efforts , and the company has dubbed it SIMPLE, but don't let that fool you.

Photograph by: Handout, BMW, BMW BMW carved out its brand niche with the venerable 2002 in the late '60s. The brand was reinforced with the classic E30 3-Series platform sold from 1984 to 1991, and BMW came to mean "performance European sedan" for enthusiast drivers.

Lap after lap we've failed to shake them. As if fused to our doors, the 2008 BMW 335i and 2002 BMW M3 keep pace with our 2008 BMW 135i.

Compared to the average sales rate of 25 per month so far this year, BMW dealers delivered 92 examples of the 323i Sedan in September.

The biggest boost came from new products and a decided up-tick in quality. But the surprise element surfaced in a big way with the introduction of the 2009 Genesis, a large, fully-realized, rear-drive luxury sedan.

According to Auto Zeitung, a new 3-Series is going to reveal itself in 2011 but what will it look like? After the age of Bangle designs it seems that BMW is moving towards more fluid and organic styling.

The German tuner has converted an E91 to look like the M3, then stuffed M5's V10 into the engine bay complete with its seven-speed SMG.

The two-seater sports-car powered by a 2,979 cc petrol engine is being launched as a part of the company's move to strengthen its position in the Indian luxury car segment.

The BMW Z4 Roadster was unveiled today at the India Couture Week in Mumbai. The new BMW Z4 represents the re-birth of the roadster - powerful and stylish with a modern interpretation.

So to meet demand for smaller vehicles, the Bavarian automaker has been continuously cranking out smaller models to slot in below it.

Thirteen horsepower didn't sound like a whole lot before climbing behind the wheel of BMW's classic Isetta micro car and a half-hour behind the wheel on the streets of Munich doesn't do a whole lot to change my opinion.

The BMW 1-Series could be locally produced as early as next year, cutting out the need to import BMW vehicles of this series into the Chinese market.

There's no sunroof available in the latest Lexus IS cars. But no one is going to complain.

While it may seem that BMW, Audi and Mercedes dominate the sport sedan market, there is a vast variety of fine-driving products from other European automakers, not to mention the domestics and the Asians.

T he summer season may be over, but you can stay warm all year round in a new hardtop IS convertible from Lexus.

We also sample twin-turbo diesel versions of the 1-Series hatch and convertible coming to Australia at the end of the year.

The BMW Group reported an increase in global sales in September. The company sold a total of 122,354 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles in the month under review - " an increase of 0.7%. As a result the company was able to continue expanding its market position in the premium segment and capture additional market share.

There's no sunroof available in the latest Lexus IS cars. But no one is going to complain.

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At a time when just about every vehicle manufacturer in South Africa is finalising retrenchments and drastically downsizing its workforce, the BMW Group has announced a R2,2-billion investment in its Rosslyn production plant in Tshwane.

Following in-depth negotiations with government, BMW will invest an additional R2.2 billion at its Rosslyn plant, the German car manufacturer said on Monday.

The 1959 Eldorado was one of the classics that defined Cadillac. When General Motors' top executives were choosing this year which brands to keep and which to ditch, Cadillac was unquestionably deemed a valuable asset that should be part of the new GM.

In the race to improve fuel economy BMW is working on a range of turbocharged engines, including a new three-cylinder. The next-generation version of BMW's signature 3-Series will be powered by three-cylinder turbocharged engines as the car maker ramps up its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

BMWa s 3-Series Coupe is already a very competent two-door hardtop, possibly the best in its segment when it comes to straight-line performance and handling.

Audi took the extra year to refine the new-and-improved 2010 S4, which arrives on dealer lots with the new-generation A4's styling and a powerful supercharged V-6 engine.

As Cadillac plays the luxury role in the rebirth of general motors, the CTS sedan has become a strong part of its lineup.

October 1, 2009: For the first time this year, the BMW Group in the U.S. reported an increase in sales compared to the same month last year.