BMW and Microsoft Bring Skype to Select BMW Vehicles
The Skype is the limit If you work in the corporate world, then chances are that you have rushed through traffic to make it to a meeting on time at…
BMW Combines Virtual Reality with 3D Printing to Streamline Its Design Process
Using virtual reality can help BMW designers envision their vehicles Two of the world’s most exciting emerging technologies are virtual reality and 3D printing. As BMW is all about using emerging…
Join Shell Rewards and Enter the 2016 BMW 320i 3 Series Sweepstakes!
As the exclusive oil supplier of BMW Motors, Shell is in a lucky position, thanks in part to the company’s PurePlus Technology, a gas-to-liquid process which converts natural gas into…
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Has Niche Appeal
The BMW 3 Series GT creates a quiet ride over rough terrain. BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo sunroof BMW M3 GT BMW 3 Series Gran…
2021 BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition Already Sold Out in America
2021 BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition Photo: BMW The trend of blacking out a vehicle isn’t new, but its popularity seems to be increasing as of late, and I’m totally…
2017 BMW 7 Series Named 2017 Luxury Car of the Year by Cars.com
The 2017 Luxury Car of the Year: the 2017 BMW 7 Series When it comes to names in the luxury car scene, few are featured more prominently than BMW. Furthermore,…
BMW Unleashes 2014 2 Series Configurator for 228i and M235i
Last Monday, BMW officially took the cover off of their 2014 2 Series at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).  Now, those looking to get a closer look…
Seductive BMW 7 Series Infiltrates the Set of 'Red Sparrow'
Photo: 20th Century Fox If you’ve been looking for a thrilling, roller coaster of a movie to see in theaters this year, Red Sparrow may be the first candidate to…
The BMW X3 – A More Family Friendly BMW
The X3, a family friendly BMW BMW is known the world over for being one of the auto industry’s premier luxury manufacturers. BMW drivers are known for being go-getters, movers…
BMW-Toyota Sports Car Project Could Produce Different-Sized Cars
For what seems like forever now, BMW and Toyota have been working on a super secret sports car collaboration which has had Supra fans rejoicing for the possible return of…
'What Car?' Names the BMW 5 Series the Car of the Year 2017
Car of the Year 2017 The awards seem to keep piling up for BMW! Cars.com recently awarded the title of 2017 Luxury Car of the Year to the 2017 BMW 7…
Getting to the Bottom of This BMW-Tesla Collaboration Fiasco
Is Elon Musk meeting with BMW execs to discuss partnership? Photo: Wired Photostream via CC The auto industry news wire has been abuzz the past week with news of a potential…
2016 BMW X5 Overview
The mid-size SUV field is pretty crowded, and the 2016 BMW X5 does what it can to stand out from the crowd. Critics and drivers agree that it is a…
Film Director Works on Special Automotive Father's Day Project
A son and father bond behind the wheel in this short film project Editor’s Note: When The News Wheel first ran this story on June 19, the article reported that…
2013 BMW 3 Series Overview
The BMW 3 Series sees little change for the 2013 model year thanks to its full redesign the year before. Power front seats are now standard, along with a new…
BMW Celebrates Centennial With New Race Livery
2016 is a big year for BMW, as it is celebrating its 100th birthday on March 7th.  To begin the celebration, the motorsports arm of the automaker unveiled two new race liveries…
BMW Gives Japan Exclusive 4 Series
America has finally been given its first taste of BMW’s exclusive limited edition lineup, with the BMW M4 GTS being the first special production vehicle to be sold at US dealerships. It…
When Will the BMW M2 Sell Out?
The BMW M2 was unveiled in late 2015, and it made a very successful appearance at the Detroit Auto Show this month. BMW fans are falling in love with this…
Respected BMW Regains Title of World's Most Reputable Company
The Reputation Institute is back with its 2015 list of the most respected companies in the world. The New York-based private consulting firm has been evaluating influence and prominence around the globe…
Seven-Seater 2018 BMW X7 SUV Details Revealed, Skepticism Stirred
Pictured: The 2015 BMW X5 at the Chicago Auto Show BMW has kept the majority of information on its seven-seat, luxury SUV under wraps. Code-named F17, the flagship vehicle’s development…
Report: Details on Upcoming BMW 7 Series Redesign Emerge
Concept sketch for BMW Vision Future Luxury Concept is inspiring the BMW 7 Series design If you’ve kept an eye on the automotive news circuit recently, perhaps you’ve seen the spy…
Passenger Cars Send BMW November Sales Climbing Up 7.1%
5 Series sales are on the rise of the fifth consecutive month During the month of November, BMW defied expectations by selling 28,049 BMW-branded vehicles, nearly 2,000 more than it…
This BMW M1 Is the Ultimate Barn Find
So many prototypes have been built in the course of automotive history, and they are a useful resource to see how a car’s concept began. Many of these cars are lost…
[PHOTOS] BMW Exhibits “Precision & Poetry” in Avant-Garde Milan Sculpture
Because of the level of innovation, vision, and prestige surrounding the Milan Furniture Fair, also known as Salone del Mobile, many automakers use this week-long event as a chance to…
Win a BMW 328i in Contest by Telling Avis Car Rental What Drives You
The official form to enter Avis Car Rental’s contest is on the Facebook page Sometimes winning a brand new BMW is as simple as telling your story. As part of…
Will There Be A BMW M2 Convertible?
I have some bad news. Are you sitting down? According to an Australian CarAdvice interview with the BMW M2’s head engineer Frank Isenberg, there will not be a BMW M2 convertible. We really shouldn’t…
[VIDEO] Cookie Monster Drives BMW 1 Series, Demands Baked Goods
Sesame Street’s gluttonous monster stars in two BMW 1 Series commercials Photo: BMW Deutschland via YouTube Apart from possibly Elmo, Cookie Monster is Sesame Street‘s most recognizable character. The blue-furred,…
Help Make a BMW Lego Set a Reality
This Lego set would be pretty sweet. Image: Lego Ideas User Brick-Project Here at The News Wheel, we love Lego almost as much as we love cars. It’s no secret,…
Feeling Blue and Grey? BMW Releases i Look Lifestyle Collection
BMW has made a statement with its electric i vehicles–not just about renewable energy but about eco-friendly materials. As part of the brand’s push toward sustainability, 95% of the materials…
Following Stellar February Sales, BMW Plans to Hire 8,000 New Employees
BMW production plants will be adding more workers to handle greater demand Photo: Automotive Rhythms via CC BMW is headed in the right direction, and the automaker’s sales results for…
That's Crazy: Mental Health Activists Overreact to BMW ConnectedDrive Ad
What’s so offensive about this simple commercial? Photo: BMW USA via YouTube A certain BMW commercial caused a stir during the NCAA tournament these past weeks. Specifically, the 30-second television…
BMW Unveils X5 Hybrid, Zinoro Concept Next at Shanghai 2015
On the heels of exporting its two millionth vehicle to China, BMW is emphasizing its confidence in the Chinese automotive market by showcasing multiple models at 2015 Auto Shanghai. Celebrating…
BMW i8 Adds Red Special Edition
When buying a really cool car, sometimes you have to sacrifice the ability to choose your favorite color in the interest of getting the best vehicle for you. Cars like…
BMW Celebrating ALPINA Annviersary with B6 Gran Coupe at New York Auto Show
The 2016 ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is on its way to North America 2015 is a milestone year for BMW. It’s the 40th anniversary of the founding of BMW…
A BMW Truck? Automaker Says “Never!”
The M3 E92–a BMW pickup truck. It’s a joke. Get it? Steak and marshmallows. Cats and flamethrowers. Woody Allen and Pauly Shore. Some combinations just aren’t meant to be. That’s…
Your Daily BMW Rumor: i8S, M8, 9 Series Coupe, & More Being Cancelled
Are you irritated yet? If you’re not, then you haven’t been keeping up with the dozens of BMW rumors flying around the past couple weeks. Whether they’re about the development…
BMW M2 Upgraded to MotoGP Safety Car
All licensed drivers know that when they see lights in their rearview mirror, it is time to pull over, even if it’s a police car ready to give you a…
BMW M2 Delivery Schedule Already Into 2017
We’ve been reporting for a while about the new BMW M2’s astounding popularity. The relatively affordable sports car has been turning heads since it was revealed in October, and several…
BMW Confirms Partnership with Next Mission: Impossible Movie
The fierce BMW M3 will feature in the upcoming Mission: Impossible movie When you think of BMW, you think luxury, power, and performance. You think of the type of car…
Rumors: BMW 3 Series Will Focus on Performance, Dynamics
Bar-none, the BMW 3 Series is one of the most sought-after and widely beloved vehicles on the market today. Naturally, when the time comes for engineers and designers to consider…
Hot New Apps Arrive for BMW ConnectedDrive and MINI Connected
BMW has been hard at work keeping its app library filled with the hottest connected technology. For instance, the German automaker has announced integration with a popular app which can…
2018 BMW X1 Overview
As the smallest sports activity vehicle in BMW’s lineup, the X1 is a popular choice for buyers who want the luxury and performance of the brand without paying excessively for…
2017 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Ready to Wow Chicago Auto Show
Alpina is a legendary performance car manufacturer in Germany, but if you look at its lineup, you will notice something very familiar about the vehicles. This would be because the entire line…
2015 BMW i3 Model Overview
Interested in the second model year of BMW‘s trendy EV? Here’s what’s new. Fresh for the 2015 model year, the BMW i3 will see a battery state-of-charge indicator, an early…
Compact Crossover from BMW Intends to Rival Audi Q1
Pictured: Original X1 concept sketch, from which BMW is drawing design inspiration Did you ever think BMW could design an entry-level crossover that would slot below the X1? Apparently the…
BMW Highlights Water Injection, 1 Series, and 2 Series at Geneva Show
Dr. Norbert Reithofer speaks about the edgy, water-injected M4 safety coupe Photo: BMW Group The 85th Geneva Motor Show is already underway, and BMW took the stage to introduce upgrades…
BMW Group Achieves Record Sales In January
2015 was the BMW Group’s most successful sales year ever. It seems as if 2016 is on track to be just as good, because the automaker just announced that in…
ReachNow BMW Car Sharing Takes Off In Seattle
About one month ago, BMW launched its ReachNow car sharing services in Seattle, Washington. The brand is happy to report that more than 13,000 Seattle residents have signed up for…
2016 BMW M6 Overview
Drivers looking for a powerful ride that doesn’t skimp on the creature comforts should consider the 2016 BMW M6. The German engineering under the hood is built to impress, and…
BMW Brings Mirrorless Car to CES 2016
In traditional thought, mirrors are essential to a vehicle, allowing drivers to be aware of everything around them. Several automakers are challenging that idea, and BMW is the latest to trot…
