Video: BMW X1 Concept SUV

Introduced ahead of its Paris Show world premier on October 2, the X1 Concept is essentially a lightly camouflaged version of the road-going model that will hit BMW’s dealerships in late 2009. Sitting right under the X3 in the Bavarian brand’s SUV/Crossover range, the X1 will be equipped with BMW’s ‘xDrive’ four-wheel drive system as standard. Under the hood expect to see a wide range of 4 and 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, hooked up to six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Click here for the official image gallery or follow the jump to watch the video. -Continued

BMW X1 Concept Teaser Video Released!

Automakers are just dying to tease us at this year’s Mondial De L’Automobile show in Paris. The latest car manufacturer to release some sort of teaser is BMW that just launched a cryptic video confirming our inside report that it will indeed present a concept version of its forthcoming entry-level SUV model, the X1, at next month's Paris Show. The production version of BMW’s baby SUV which will compete against the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and VW Tiguan is expected to arrive in global markets by late 2009 or early 2010. Hit the break to check out bimmer’s video along with some teaser shots we took from the film. -Continued

Dogfight Video: Lexus IS-F vs BMW M3 Sedan

Fifth-Gear’s Tiff Needell and Jason Plato pit one of the most desirable V8 sport sedans of our time, the BMW M3 Sedan against its newest rival from the Land of Rising Sun, the Lexus IS-F. To spice things up, the British duo also invites three young blonde femme-fatales connected to heart rate monitors to see which sport sedan will make their hear beat faster during a fast lap around the racetrack. Check out the two part video right after the jump, it’s definitely worth it. -Continued

BMW M3 Sedan vs Lexus IS-F: PART I



BMW M3 Sedan vs Lexus IS-F: PART II

Video: BMW F1 Mechanic Gets Electro Shock

A member of the BMW Sauber F1 team received one hell of a shock when the squad’s test driver Christian Klien pulled into the pits in the modified F1.07C after a test run at Jerez. As soon as the mechanic touched the F1 car that was equipped with the experimental Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) he received an electric shock that knocked him off his feet –literally. Luckily, the mechanic didn’t sustain any serious injuries.

“During testing of the KERS car at the Jerez track this morning, there was an incident involving a mechanic,” a BMW Sauber spokesman explained. “When the car returned to the pits, he touched it and suffered an electric shock. He sustained slight injuries to his left hand and grazing on his left arm.” -Watch the video after the jump

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Video: 2009 BMW 3-Series Sedan & Touring Facelift

We’re wrapping up our story on the 2009 3-Series facelift with BMW’s official video footage that includes exterior, interior and driving shots of both the Sedan and Touring models. Due to make its public debut at the Paris Auto Show in early October, the facelifted 3-Series features a subtly redesigned front and rear end along with minor tweaks in the interior. Click here to read our story and see the official images of the new BMW 3-Series or follow the jump to check out the videos. -Continued

BMW 3-Series Sedan

BMW 3-Series Touring

Video: BMW M3 ALMS Racing Version

BMW has released footage of the all new racing version of the M3 Coupe completing its maiden drive on the race track. The race prepped BMW M3 that was first shown to the public at this year’s Chicago Auto Show (see details here) has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. Wider and significantly lighter than its production equivalent, the M3 ALMS is powered by a modified version the M3’s 4.0-liter V8 engine delivering 485 HP. -Video after the jump

Video: BMW Unveils New 7-Series in a Gigantic Hourglass in Moscow

To mark the launch of the all-new 7 Series, BMW presented its flagship model with a unique installation on the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The Bavarian carmaker placed a real-life 2009 7-Series in a gigantic hourglass, which at almost twelve meters high (40 feet), is the largest in the world. The hourglass was filled with thousands of shiny balls that gradually fell down thus revealing BMW’s flagship model. See the video of the presentation that includes a mini interview with BMW Group’s head designer Chris Bangle after the jump. -Continued

New BMW 7-Series Video: Driving & Static Shots

BMW unveiled the fifth generation of its flagship 7 Series sedan that will be introduced to the public for the first time at the forthcoming Paris Auto Show in October with European sales following shortly (U.S. market debut in spring 2009). With looks partially inspired from the CS Concept, the new 7-Series features a less controversial design than its predecessor and plenty of technical innovations such as rear-wheel steering, night vision and turbocharged 6-cylinder and V8 engines. Follow the jump for the video or click here for pictures and details. -Continued

BMW M3 Convertible TV Ad Mocks Mercedes SL

Our friend Henri discovered this BMW M3 Convertible German TV spot that takes a direct hit on the Mercedes-Benz SL by making it look like a boring roadster that’s good enough only for romance. It’s not the first time that BMW attempts to show the qualities of its cars by comparing them with the opposition. As you might remember, a couple of weeks ago we showed you the BMW X3 TV ad that ridicules American SUVs –click here. Check out the BMW M3 TV advert right after the jump. -Continued