BMW News (All news and spy shots here please)

[Bernardo]

[CarlZ]

I like the new camoflage hehe, but the car, I think, is going to look ok, next 5 series maybe?

[Bernardo]

These are 7-series spyshots.

[styla21]

The new 7 series! Can't wait.

[5vz-fe]

Very clever camouflage, I can't see the lines of tail at all.

[Bernardo]

2010 BMW Z4 to offer both hard and soft tops April11 Spy photographers have spotted different iterations of the upcoming Z4 over the past few months and, while heavy camouflage has always hidden the car's details, there seemed to be enough evidence to determine that the road going version would sport a retractable hardtop. But that assumption has turned out to be incorrect — sort of. A new report indicates that the next-generation Z4 will actually be available with a hard or soft top. Taking a page out of the Mazda MX-5's book, the all-new Z4 will offer buyers a choice of a retractable hardtop or a conventional soft top, so say the BMW Blog. The choice would seem to make sense as it would cater to a wider fan base. Those in warmer climates might opt for the soft top to save on price, and the soft top will likely be the choice of driving enthusiasts for its lighter curb weight. Meanwhile, the hardtop will likely appeal to those who live in cooler climates or have a larger budget. The 2010 Z4 will likely have another first for the nameplate — a diesel engine option. However, it remains unclear if the diesel will make it to the U.S.

From: leftlanenews.com

[Bernardo]

[styla21]

Red x's Bernado...

[Bernardo]

Whats does that mean?

Fixed, thanks =D

[styla21]

Red x = Picture is not being displayed.
There is just 5 red x's instead of pictures in your post.

[silentm]

ewww the lines of that rear end looks really bad

[5vz-fe]

^You can see lines out of those patterns??

[silentm]

yeah like those round-oval shaped lines that run directly over the rear lights. those are pretty obvious. but it looks very weird

[Bernardo]

Next Generation BMW 7 Series Bumper Found on Ebay It seems BMW should do a better job of disposing of there old development parts after what appears to be the front bumper for the unreleased 7-series has turned up on Ebay with a rather modest price of €25.50 at the time of this article. The new 7 series will be launched later this year at the Paris Motor Show and will be the first vehicle to feature the new iDrive system and there are also rumours flying around of an eight speed transmission. Check out the photos for the images of a 7-series prototype caught testing earlier this month.

[gobs3z]

Funny X5 recall, basically saying an SUV that oversteers is too dangerous for U.S. drivers. NHTSA doesn't want a BMW to be a BMW, and i'm assuming the sport package on the X5 has a thicker rear sway bar to a give a sportier drive, and prevent understeer.

WASHINGTON — BMW is recalling certain models of its 2008 X5 for problems with the rear axle stabilizer or anti-sway bar. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says approximately 55 X5s are being recalled so BMW can replace the rear axle stabilizer. The recall is expected to start this month. "In certain driving conditions, such as fast lane changes at high speed, the vehicle could experience an 'oversteer' behavior affecting vehicle handling and control, which could increase the risk of a crash," said the NHTSA in a summary of the problem on its Web site. Vehicles with a standard suspension stabilizer on the rear axle are not included in the recall. In paperwork filed with the NHTSA, BMW said it has received no reports of accidents or injuries in connection with the recall. Owners of the affected X5s can contact BMW at (800) 831-1117 or via an e-mail to [email protected].