Showing posts with label BMW X5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BMW X5. Show all posts

Friday, June 22, 2012

Man Lands Rental BMW X5 Atop Jaguar XJ and Mercedes E-Class


A 74-year-old man launched his rental 2012 BMW X5 SUV through some cable wires and into the air before literally landing onto a 2005 JagWire Jaguar XJ and a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan in a looped parking garage in Chicago.

The man said that he hit the gas pedal instead of the brake by mistake. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but all three cars sustained at least some kind of damages.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

2007-2009MY Mercedes E-Class Wagon and 2012MY BMW X5 and X6 Recalled Over Separate Issues


Rivaling premium carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW have both issued recalls on select models over unrelated problems.

Starting with Mercedes-Benz, the Stuttgart-based brand is recalling a total of 3,613 E350 4matic station wagons from the 2006-2009MY manufactured from July 1, 2006, through April 30, 2009, because a connecting rod for the load leveling rear suspension system may fail.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

BMW X5 xDrive30d Subtly Modded by Afzal Kahn


Proving that its business not only caters to the needs of Land Rover and Range Rover owners but also of other makes, Afzal Kahn rolled out a new customizing package for the BMW X5 xDrive30d crossover.

On the outside, the UK tuner's upgrades are limited to the chunky 22-inch RSL alloy wheels in a Silver Palladium finish that hide new brake calipers in Liquid Red, the tinted windows and new logos on the tailgate.

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BMW X5 xDrive30d Subtly Modded by Afzal Kahn


Proving that its business not only caters to the needs of Land Rover and Range Rover owners but also of other makes, Afzal Kahn rolled out a new customizing package for the BMW X5 xDrive30d crossover.

On the outside, the UK tuner's upgrades are limited to the chunky 22-inch RSL alloy wheels in a Silver Palladium finish that hide new brake calipers in Liquid Red, the tinted windows and new logos on the tailgate.

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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Several BMW Models and Rolls Royce Ghost Recalled for Circuit Board that Poses a Fire Risk


With an MSRP of around $250,000, the most affordable model in Rolls-Royce's lineup, the Ghost, costs about four times as much as the top (non-M) BMW 5-Series in the States, the 550i (MSRP: $62,000).

Still, that doesn’t mean you won't find common parts in these two models, and not only, as the BMW Group's latest recall proves.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Teen High on Paint Steals BMW and Leads Police on a Wild Chase


A seventeen-year old driver of a stolen BMW X5 crossover was involved in a high-speed chase that took place in Brisbane, Australia, on Monday, and which lasted for close to two hours.

According to the police, the driver of the SUV, William John Noel Compton, was under the influence of paint when he was arrested.

The teenager along with six more youths aged from 13 to 19 reportedly stole a white BMW X5 along with a black BMW Z4 roadster from the same Westlake home in the early hours of Monday morning.

The police eventually tracked down the two cars and began pursuit when they failed to stop. Media helicopters followed from above and filmed the entire chase, which for the occupants of the X5, ended when the teens entered an underground car park.

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Monday, February 13, 2012

BMW Announces New X3 Drive28i with 2.0L Turbo, X5 M Sport Edition and More for 2012


It seems that BMW has entered a non-stop process either revealing completely new models or updating its existing portfolio.

Just to get an idea of what we're talking about, in the last 30 days alone, BMW has introduced these new models: 320i Turbo plus the 316d and 318d; the 125i Turbo, 125d, 116d ED and 1-Series M Sport Packages; the M550d, X5 M50d and X6 M50d; the X6 and X6M Facelift, the market launch of the ActiveHybrid 5; and of course, the M6 Coupe and Convertible.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Police Chase Ends with a BMW X5 Crashing in Sleeping Man's Bed


You never know who (or what) may drop over by your house at night but somehow a large SUV crashing into your bedroom and landing on top of your bed isn't what 34-year old Michael Sweat had in mind when he pulled the covers over his shoulders.

It all went down last night when police started chasing a motorist in a BMW X5 after he didn't stop over motor vehicle violations at around 12:30am local time Tuesday morning.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

BMW Recalls Six X5 xDrive35i SUVs Because they May Roll Out of Park


In one of the smallest recalls we have ever heard, BMW will be calling in six owners of the 2012 X5 xDrive35i SUV to address a problem with the automatic transmission.

In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Bavarian automaker says that due to a manufacturing error, the automatic transmission’s parking lock may not occur even if the “P” position has been selected and is displayed.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

All-New 2014 BMW X5 SUV Spied on Video During Winter Testing


Our scoop photographers put down their cameras and picked up their camcorders to capture the first footage of the next BMW X5 luxury SUV undergoing winter weather tests in Europe.

As you can see for yourself in the video that follows below, BMW engineers were trying out the new X5's handling and vehicle dynamics on the snow.

The Bavarian premium automaker's largest SUV model will ride on a new and lighter platform with a longer wheelbase that will further improve cabin space.

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BMW Shows its New M Performance Tri-Turbo Diesel-Powered Models on Film


Following on from yesterday's official presentation, BMW has published the first video on its M Performance range that launches in Europe with the M550d xDrive Sedan and Touring, X5 M50d and X6 M50d models, all powered by a new 381-horsepower, 3.0-liter tri-turbocharged straight-six diesel.

Prepared by the Bavarian firm's M division, the new M Performance models blend M Sport styling cues with M tuned engines and chassis components – and yes, we did notice that there are a lot of M's there. We'll just have to wait and see if those M's will actually make BMW buyers go mmmmm… Make the jump to view the short clip.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

BMW M Performance Brand Kicks off with New M550d, X5 M50d and X6 M50d, All Powered by a Tri-Turbo Diesel


The first examples of BMW's newly launched M Performance Automobiles lineup were introduced today ahead of their world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show in the second week of March.

The new models are the M550d xDrive sedan, M550d xDrive Touring, X5 M50d and X6 M50d, and as their names suggest, they're all powered by the same diesel engine and feature the Bavarian firm's xDrive all-wheel drive system.

And before you get your hopes high, we'd better tell you that none of them are planned for the US market.

BMW's M Performance Automobiles sub-brand was created to offer a diverse lineup of models with a wide choice of engines including diesels not only to compete with Audi's S range, but as we reckon, also to avoid further dilution of the M division.

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Spied: 2014 BMW X5 SUV Hits the Winter Slopes, May get 4-Cylinder Diesel-Hybrid Version


Exactly a week ago, we brought you the first spy shots of the third generation of the BMW X5 SUV spotted on the road.

While it's too early for the prototypes to start shaking off the heavy camouflage, our man with the long lens was able to snag another round of pictures, this time while the crossover was trying out the snow in Germany.

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Pawned: This is Why Russians Add Dashboard Cameras to their Cars


No doubt, you've probably seen at least a few videos shot from within a car originating from Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union.

Now, in the event that you were wondering why so many drivers choose to fit their vehicles with a dashboard mounted camera, we believe that the following clip will provide you with an answer...

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Scoop: BMW Begins Work on New 2014 X5 SUV


Believe it or not, six years have passed since BMW introduced the second iteration of its X5 crossover, which means its replacement is not far away. In fact, if BMW keeps in line with its usual product cycle, we should see the third generation of the X5 arriving sometime as early as next year.

In the meantime, our eagle-eyed spies captured an actual prototype of the next X5, codenamed F15, while returning from testing in Germany.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Vorsteiner Enhances its BMW X5M Aero Package


Owners of the BMW X5M already have plenty of choices when it comes to improving the styling and/or the dynamics of the V8-powered SUV, but the tuning industry never goes to sleep.

Vorsteiner has just enhanced its existing styling package for the Bavarian crossover with a new rear diffuser made out of carbon fiber. Other aerodynamic components available from Vorsteiner for the X5M include a vented hood and an add-on front apron.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

BMW Spices up 2012MY X5 and X6 Crossovers with New Special Editions, Colors and Options



This autumn will see BMW launching the 2012 model year versions of its popular X5 and X6 crossovers.

Highlights include the introduction of new special edition models, additional equipment options, new exterior colors and an expanded choice of light alloy wheels. Furthermore, the 2012MY X5 xDrive30d will be available with BMW's BluePerformance technology helping it fully meet the requirements of Europe's even stricter EU6 exhaust emissions standards.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

BMW Showcases Fleet of Emergency Vehicles at RETTmobil 2011


Following in the footsteps of Mercedes that dressed up the SLS AMG as an emergency medical vehicle, BMW unveiled its very own proposals at the RETTmobil, the leading European trade for emergency services and mobility, held in Fulda, Germany (May 11-13).

BMW has a more down-to-earth approach to the show as its emergency models are based on mainstream vehicles that are more suitable for this line of work than the fast, but unpractical, SLS AMG. We're talking about the BMW 3-Series/5-Series Touring models and the X3/X6 SUVs, although the latter is not new, having premiered at the same show in 2008.

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Thursday, February 10, 2011

BMW Adds Three-Seat Rear Bench Option for the X6 and New Equipment Goodies for X5


Starting from April 2011, BMW X6 customers will be able to specify the crossover model with a three-seat rear bench. Up until now, the X6 was offered exclusively with a four-seat layout. The extra accommodation is available for all X6 models with the exception of the X6 ActiveHybrid, and can also be ordered for the X6 M. Besides the third seat that replaces the previous storage unit between the two rear passengers, the five-seat model also gets new leather options.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

BMW Announces Performance Accessories for the U.S.-spec X5 Series


BMW has decided to spice up its U.S.-spec X5’s line-up by releasing numerous accessories from its in-house Performance division. Meant to improve aerodynamics and give the interior a sportier appearance, the parts will go on sale at Authorized BMW Centers by the end of this month.

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