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BMW is one of the world's most recognizable luxury brand names, as this German automaker offers drivers a fleet of upscale cars and SUVs to choose from. Founded in 1916 as Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) in Munich, Germany, BMW actually began as a manufacturer of aircrafts and parts. The infamous BMW logo which many believe is a propeller in a blue sky background is said to have originated from the company's involvement with airplanes (although it is since disputed). BMW did not manufacture san automobile until 1928 when the Dixi, a sedan based on the Austin 7, was introduced. The model went on to enjoy substantial popularity. Just a year later, the DA 1 was released and equipped with a four-cylinder engine capable of 15 horsepower. During the latter part of the 1930s, BMW got a boost of performance they were looking for, as the Type 328 Roadster performed impressively on the racetrack leading up to World War II.

Following the war, BMW released the 501, a full-size sedan outfitted with a six-cylinder engine. The 501 also featured a roomy, comfortable interior since it was designed to seat six but was instead changed to four. In 1954, the BMW 502 made its debut at the Geneva Auto Show as Germany's first post-war V8-powered car. BMW pushed through even more to the mainstream with the success of the 1500, a compact sedan with an inline four-cylinder engine (80 horsepower). The '70s can be considered one of the most important times in the history of the company. The 3 Series, 5 Series, and 7 Series would all premier during this decade, as would the vaunted M division. BMW of North America arrived in 1975, as well. This would lead to BMW finding its place in a crowded market of competitors, helping carry the brand throughout the '80s and '90s.

In 1998, BMW began supplying Bentley automobiles with engines. Bentley was owned at the time by Vickers, who also owned Rolls-Royce. However, Volkswagen ended up purchasing Bentley, leaving the two German automakers to come to an agreement where BMW would take over Rolls-Royce in 2003. The BMW X3, which premiered for 2004, is a lush, compact luxury crossover while the X5 is BMW's midsize crossover entrant. The 1 Series, which debuted in 2004, represents the only selection of models in its segment offered with rear-wheel drive and a longitudinally-mounted engine, which is one of BMW's biggest strengths: innovation. Sales of BMW models and their parts have been extremely strong, especially given the aggressive advertising nature of the company. With plenty of competition coming from Lexus, Volkswagen, Infiniti, and Audi, BMW manages to deliver the kind of exclusive comfort, luxury, and driving enjoyment motorists look for.

BMW is all about high-performance while staying true to its luxurious standards. Distinctive parts, high-tech programming, and alarmingly smooth drivability are attributes that all BMW models share. Any incarnation of this famous family is a true pleasure from the sporty but fashionable 1 Series all the way to the executive and gallantly built M6. CARiD is excited to be able to share with you our complete inventory of perfect form-fitting BMW Accessories and Parts that will enable your "Beemer" to establish an identity of its own with class as well as precision. Don't trust just anyone when it comes to top-quality BMW Accessories: it's too important.

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BMW's Lead is Under Threat
  • 2012 BMW 1-Series Front Angle View
  • 2012 BMW 3-Series Rear Angle View
  • 2011 BMW 5-Series Front Angle View
  • 2012 BMW X3 Front Angle View

Despite impressive results of BMW in October 2011, the company is unlikely to become this year's profit leader.

In October, BMW sold 115,136 vehicles, which is a 6.8% rise over the same period a year earlier. According to Automotive News, the sales are boosted by demand for the X3 crossover and the 5-series sedan. The automaker reported that sales of the 5-series increased to 25,000 units (up 10.8%) in October, and sales of the BMW X3 reached 10,949 vehicles. The overall result is not that encouraging though.

As the sales growth slowed to 9% in Q3 from 18.5% in Q2, the company lost its profitability lead in the high-end car segment, passing the crown to Audi. The Munich-based company is also spending around € 500M in the second half of the year to introduce its next-generations of the 3-series sedan and 1-series compact, which is supposed to eat the earnings. In addition, earnings may further be eroded by the slowing demand for luxury cars. The manufacturer still hopes that the overhauled models will help them to maintain the leading position. And even though BMW's profit lead is uncertain for now, the company will keep the sales lead with the 1.3M vehicles (15.2% up) after the first 10 months of the year, compared to Audi's 973,200 units.

BMW's iDrive Gets Improved iPod Functionality
  • BMW Z4
  • BMW Interior
  • BMW Z4 iDrive
  • iDrive System

An iDrive is a computer system which is used to control most secondary vehicle systems in current BMW cars. The system runs under the Windows CE control. An iDrive's user interface consists of an LCD panel mounted in the dashboard and a controller knob mounted on the center console. The next step in developing BMW's iDrive into Connected Drive is the increase of compatibility with peripheral devices.

Now the BMW owners can control an iPod Touch or the iPhone using the same Apple interface on the car's console screen. Using this service you can operate on the console screen of your BMW not only navigational system or musiñ files, but any other application you install on your iPod Touch or the iPhone. The iDrive system has an integrated application to use social networks like Facebook or Twitter and an Internet radio Pandora. In future the developers will extend the functionality of this system.

BMW Goes for LCD Gauges
  • BMW LCD Display
  • BMW Programmable Custom Liquid Crystal Display Gauge Interface

According to Autoblog, BMW is equipping the next-generation 5- and 7-Series sedans with LCD displays just like its rivals, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and Land Rover. The engineering of interface system has been already started by a team in Munich, Germany and BMW's Technology Office in Mountain View, California. The high-tech programmable gauge interface will be capable of displaying such crucial information as tachometer, speedometer, odometer, navigation, fuel levels, oil temperature, and other infotainment data. The driver will be provided with the traditional information, but in an innovative way. As stated by BMW engineer, not only aesthetic aspect was taken into consideration while designing the gauge display, but creating something from a scratch to offer the driver some form of customization.

Appearing as a black canvas, rather than a digital representation of analog gauges, the programmable custom liquid crystal display gauge interface may be offered as an option. Its advantage is functionality, being capable of re-arranging in accordance with selected driving mode. For instance, the tachometer may be featured more noticable in a Sport mode enhanced with a shift light, while in an Eco mode it may be interchanged with a fuel economy gauge. Indeed, LCD dash is much more successful gauge from technology and engineering viewpoint. The company believes that keeping the user-tweakability to a minimum results in the ease-of-use and general readability.

2012 BMW M5 Going to Be the First Turbo M5 in History
  • BMW X5M/X6M V8 Engine
  • Spy Shot: 2012 BMW M5
  • 2012 BMW M5
  • 2012 BMW M5 Spied

Although the launch date of the 2012 BMW M5 is not yet available, more details on the M5 makeover are appearing on the Web. For instance, Dr. Kay Sigler, head of BMW’s M division has recently confirmed that the next-gen M5 would use a twin-turbocharged V8 powerplant instead of the current model’s V10.

The engine in the 2012 BMW M5 will be based on the same unit found in the BMW X5M and X6M. It is going to be more powerful though, producing 578 HP and 530 lb-ft of torque instead of 555-hp and 500 lb/ft of torque put out by the X6M’s engine.

The upgraded V8 powerunit is intended to compete with the latest engine offerings by Audi and Cadillac, such as supercharged 6.2L V8 in the Cadillac CTS-V and the turbocharged V10 in the Audi RS6.

BMW is rumored to introduce the 2012 M5 at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Meanwhile, some spy-photos obtained by the anticipating enthusiasts allow you to have a glance at the overall shape of the vehicle.

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