BMW of North America will pay a $3 million fine to settle a civil penalty stemming from government recall investigations in 2010 that found a number of violations, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today. Full story after the jump… Funk Flex Find Flex on Google +
Auto Talk: 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Priced At $76,895
BMW has slapped a sticker onto the latest addition to the 6 Series lineup, and the all-new 2013 640i Gran Coupe will carry at sticker of $76,895 (including the $895 destination charge) when it goes on sale this summer. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Three-cylinder BMW 3 Series on its way?
Peter Nefischer, head of engine development for BMW, has said the automaker is currently working on developing three-cylinder engines to be used across the company’s vehicle line. The powerplants would likely be different than the one found in the BMW i8 and wouldn’t be partnered with an electric motor. Instead, engineers would turn to forced induction to maintain acceptable power levels. Nefischer said engineers have gone as far as possible with current engine technology, and the next step is smaller, more powerful variants. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: BMW Entering Super Bowl Fray With Two Spots For New 3 Series
In crafting its Super Bowl strategy, BMW cribbed a page from the Suzuki playbook. (Have we ever been able to say that before?) The Bavarian brand will be airing two regional commercials on Sunday, one in New York and the other in the Los Angeles area, both promoting the new 2012 3 Series. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
After having us over to drive its raging new M5 last September, BMW is now aiming to show just how efficient their F10 5 Series can be with the occasionally silent and rage-free ActiveHybrid 5. Whereas the ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 750i arrived somewhat lacking in state-of-the-art hybrid credentials, the ActiveHybrid 5 carries a true and undeniable full parallel hybrid powertrain starting with all the goodness you find in a 535i. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: BMW sharpens its Edge with first M3 DTM livery
With six cars joining the grid this year in the DTM series, BMW is sure to present wildly different liveries – largely determined by the sponsors brought on board – for each one. And this is the first. Funk Flex
