<?xml version="1.0"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd">
<channel>
<title>Autoblog</title>
<link>http://www.autoblog.com</link>
<description>Autoblog</description>
<image>
<url>http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif</url>
<title>Autoblog</title>
<link>http://www.autoblog.com</link>
</image>
<language>en-us</language>
<copyright>Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.</copyright>
<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Next BMW X6 to be larger, more aggressive]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-bmw-x6-to-be-larger-more-aggressive/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-bmw-x6-to-be-larger-more-aggressive/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-bmw-x6-to-be-larger-more-aggressive/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-x6-m/"><img alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/09/x6m628.jpg.pagespeed.ce.Cp9VaEzyEZ.jpg" style="width: 628px; height: 417px; margin-left: 4px; margin-right: 4px;" /></a><br />
<br />
If the current <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6/">BMW X6</a>, introduced in 2008, is looking a bit too bland for your tastes, have no fear as the next-generation model is reportedly going to be larger and more aggressive than its predecessor.<br />
<br />
<em>Autocar</em> is reporting an insider has revealed that the all-new second-generation X6 will make its world debut at the 2014 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/moscow+motor+show/">Moscow Motor Show</a>, going on sale just after summer. More aggressive styling will help <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/">BMW</a> distinguish its sportier X6 from the brand's more practical models, such as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x3/">X3</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x5/">X5</a>, said the source.<br />
<br />
The next X6 will again share platforms with the X5, but it will be stretched slightly to provide second-row passengers more legroom. Powerplants will also likely mirror those of its mainstream cousin, including a range of turbocharged six- and eight-cylinder engines and a range-topping M model (the 2013 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6+m/">BMW X6 M</a> is show above).<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-bmw-x6-to-be-larger-more-aggressive/">Next BMW X6 to be larger, more aggressive</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:29:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-bmw-x6-to-be-larger-more-aggressive/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20538808/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-bmw-x6-to-be-larger-more-aggressive/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2015 bmw x6</category><category>bmw</category><category>bmw x6</category><category>moscow motor show</category><category>next-generation x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Harley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:29:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20538808/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/04/16/next-bmw-x6-to-be-larger-more-aggressive/20538808/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20538808</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/09/x6m628.jpg.pagespeed.ce.Cp9VaEzyEZ_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/09/x6m628.jpg.pagespeed.ce.Cp9VaEzyEZ.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW offers X6 Performance Edition and 6 Series in Frozen Silver]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/21/bmw-offers-x6-performance-edition-and-6-series-in-frozen-silver/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/21/bmw-offers-x6-performance-edition-and-6-series-in-frozen-silver/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/21/bmw-offers-x6-performance-edition-and-6-series-in-frozen-silver/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-650i-coupe-frozen-silver-edition/"><img alt="BMW 6 Series Frozen Silver Edition" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/10/2013-bmw-650i-frozen-silver.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 377px; " /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/">BMW</a> has been pretty busy with cars wearing a "6" this year following the rollouts of the new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/6+series+gran+coupe/">6 Series Gran Coupe</a> and, more recently, the high-performance <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/m6/">M6</a>. Now the automaker is getting ready to introduce two low-volume variants of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/6+series/">6 Series</a> Coupe and the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6/">X6</a> crossover. The 2013 BMW 650i Coupe <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/frozen+silver/">Frozen Silver</a> Edition and 2013 BMW Individual X6 Performance Edition are both limited-production models aimed at showing off exclusive tailoring available through <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/bmw%20individual/">BMW Individual</a>.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-individual-x6-performance-edition/"><img alt="BMW X6 Performance Edition" class="right border" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/10/bmw-x6-perf-ed-250.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 250px; height: 166px; float: right; " /></a>The first of these to hit the showrooms will be the BMW Individual X6 Performance Edition, which will be limited to 100 total units split between xDrive35i and xDrive50i models. The former starts at $81,695, the latter at $92,895. BMW Individual adds its exclusive Pearl Silver metallic paint, 20-inch wheels and black chrome exhaust tips on the outside, while the cabin gets black Alcantara and leather appointments with orange contrast stitching. Carbon Leather Wrapped Trim from BMW Individual adorns the instrument panel and center console. Additional power comes via the M Performance Package, while otherwise optional equipment packages are made standard to up the level of amenities.<br />
<br />
Limited to just 55 total units, the BMW 650i Coupe Frozen Silver Edition is available with rear-wheel-drive for $99,295 or xDrive for $102,965. This car starts off with BMW Individual's Frozen Silver paint, M aerodynamic kit, 20-inch wheels, black chrome exhaust outlets and black-painted mirror caps and brake calipers. The Frozen Silver Edition gets similar Alcantara and leather treatments as the X6 Performance Edition, but it uses black Nappa leather with wood accents.<br />
<br />
The Individual X6 Performance Edition will go on sale in December with the 650i Coupe Frozen Silver Edition hitting dealers in mid-January.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/21/bmw-offers-x6-performance-edition-and-6-series-in-frozen-silver/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW offers X6 Performance Edition and 6 Series in Frozen Silver</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/21/bmw-offers-x6-performance-edition-and-6-series-in-frozen-silver/">BMW offers X6 Performance Edition and 6 Series in Frozen Silver</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/21/bmw-offers-x6-performance-edition-and-6-series-in-frozen-silver/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20354146/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/21/bmw-offers-x6-performance-edition-and-6-series-in-frozen-silver/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 bmw 6 series</category><category>2013 bmw 650i</category><category>2013 bmw 650i coupe frozen silver edition</category><category>2013 bmw individual x6 performance edition</category><category>2013 bmw x6</category><category>6 series</category><category>650i</category><category>bmw</category><category>bmw individual</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeffrey N. Ross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:01:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20354146/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/10/21/bmw-offers-x6-performance-edition-and-6-series-in-frozen-silver/20354146/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20354146</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/10/2013-bmw-650i-frozen-silver_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/10/2013-bmw-650i-frozen-silver.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[2013 BMW X6 M]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/04/2013-bmw-x6-m-quick-spin-review/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/04/2013-bmw-x6-m-quick-spin-review/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/04/2013-bmw-x6-m-quick-spin-review/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/quick-spin/" rel="tag">Quick Spins</a></p><div>
	<img height="417" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/09/x6m628.jpg" vspace="4" width="628" /><br />
	<br />
	When it comes to automotive oddities, the <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x6">BMW X6</a> is one for the books thanks to its unusual chopped-roof crossover styling - a combination that BMW has long referred to as a "Sports Activity Coupe." But the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6+m/">BMW X6 M</a>, the low volume high-performance variant, turns things up with oversized Matchbox-like wheels, a criminally powerful engine under hood and plenty of go-fast goodies. While it is far from appearing dated, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/">BMW</a> nevertheless made a few tweaks for the 2013 model year.</div>
<div>
	<br />
	<strong>Driving Notes</strong></div>
<ul>
	<li>
		Subtle enhancements include a 'power bulge' hood (identical to the one used on the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/19/bmw-x6-active-hybrid-cancelled-with-a-quickness/">now-defunct BMW X6 ActiveHybrid</a>), minor cosmetic tweaks to the BMW-signature kidney grille and headlight improvements (HID beams are standard with LED headlights new to the options list). Wrapping up the changes, the brake calipers have been painted "M Blue" and front sport seats are now fitted at no additional cost. (The M graphics, and other carbon fiber components as shown above on our test vehicle, are additional options or dealer accessories.)</li>
	<li>
		The X6 M drives just as wickedly as it looks. The twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 pumps out a very impressive 555 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque, which is enough muscle to propel the 5,324-pound five-passenger CUV to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds (top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph).</li>
	<li>
		Massive tires (275/40R20 up front and 315/35R20 in the rear) and permanent all-wheel drive means the M has the tenacity and grip of a gecko, while sport suspension tuning helps it maintain its poise on even the most challenging roads.</li>
	<li>
		The X6 M is a real hoot to drive. The commanding seating position, bolstered sport seats and thick steering wheel immediately put the driver in the proper mindset. It seriously scoots once the turbochargers are spooled (leaving an aggressive exhaust note in its wake) and the well-tuned underpinnings deliver mass-defying agility.</li>
	<li>
		Despite the crossover's kick-in-the pants performance, we found the X6 M a single-mission vehicle - the hatchback is big, but its utility value is rather low. Not helping matters is a high curb weight, high drag coefficient (0.38) and a thirsty engine. Those combine to mean owners will spend lots of time opening the fuel filler door (the EPA rates the X6 M at 12 miles per gallon city and 17 mpg highway).</li>
	<li>
		Feeding the beast is costly, but so is its base price. The 2013 X6 M, the Ultimate Driving Machine for the wealthy few who appreciate its styling (and absurdity), starts at $93,795 including destination.</li>
</ul><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/04/2013-bmw-x6-m-quick-spin-review/">2013 BMW X6 M</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/04/2013-bmw-x6-m-quick-spin-review/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20329155/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/04/2013-bmw-x6-m-quick-spin-review/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 bmw x6 m</category><category>bmw</category><category>quick spin</category><category>quickspin</category><category>x6</category><category>x6 m</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Harley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:58:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20329155/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/10/04/2013-bmw-x6-m-quick-spin-review/20329155/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20329155</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/09/x6m628_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/09/x6m628.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW recalls X5, X6 over leaking power steering fluid]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/22/bmw-recalls-x5-x6-over-leaking-power-steering-fluid/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/22/bmw-recalls-x5-x6-over-leaking-power-steering-fluid/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/22/bmw-recalls-x5-x6-over-leaking-power-steering-fluid/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/recalls-tsbs/" rel="tag">Recalls</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/safety/" rel="tag">Safety</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-x6/"><img alt="2013 BMW X6"  src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/06/2013-bmw-x6.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 417px;" /></a><br />
<br />
Due to a potential manufacturing glitch, 2,642 examples of the 2012 and 2013 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw">BMW X5</a> and 2013 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6">BMW X6</a> are being recalled. The steering gear surface on said models might have been improperly machined, which could cause power steering fluid to leak onto the hot exhaust and cause a fire in the engine compartment.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw">BMW</a> will begin notifying owners in July, at which time they can take their crossovers to dealers to repaired free of charge. <a href="/2012/06/22/bmw-recalls-x5-x6-over-leaking-power-steering-fluid/#continued">Scroll down</a> for a notice on the matter from the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nhtsa">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</a>.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/22/bmw-recalls-x5-x6-over-leaking-power-steering-fluid/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW recalls X5, X6 over leaking power steering fluid</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/22/bmw-recalls-x5-x6-over-leaking-power-steering-fluid/">BMW recalls X5, X6 over leaking power steering fluid</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/22/bmw-recalls-x5-x6-over-leaking-power-steering-fluid/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20263080/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/22/bmw-recalls-x5-x6-over-leaking-power-steering-fluid/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012 bmw x5</category><category>2013 bmw x5</category><category>2013 bmw x6</category><category>bmw</category><category>National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</category><category>nhtsa</category><category>recall</category><category>x5</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20263080/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/06/22/bmw-recalls-x5-x6-over-leaking-power-steering-fluid/20263080/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20263080</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/06/2013-bmw-x6_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/06/2013-bmw-x6.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW recalling 24,000 vehicles over emissions problem]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/07/bmw-recalling-24-000-vehicles-over-emissions-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/07/bmw-recalling-24-000-vehicles-over-emissions-problem/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/07/bmw-recalling-24-000-vehicles-over-emissions-problem/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/recalls-tsbs/" rel="tag">Recalls</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a></p><img alt="bmw 335d" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/05/bmw-335d-628.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 418px;" /><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/">BMW</a> wants to take another look at over 24,000 vehicles it's sold in the United States. No, this isn't just to check out how they're holding up in the real world, it's to make sure the smoke coming out of the tailpipe is clean enough.<br />
<br />
BMW is recalling a total of 24,340 vehicles from the 2009-2011 model years - roughly 2,740 2011 or 2012 <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x5">X5</a> xDrive50i and <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x6">X6</a> xDrive50i vehicles as well as 21,600 <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/3+series">335d</a> models - because some parts of the emissions system (the DEF mixer, EGR valve and SCR catalyst) can incorrectly calculate the vehicle mileage. This can cause too many emissions to come out of the tailpipe, according to the California emission control rules. The recall will start May 9. Drivers should be on the lookout for letters after that date, a spokesman told <em>Automotive News</em>.<br />
<br />
Just two months ago, BMW <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/26/bmw-recalls-1-3-million-2003-2010-5-and-6-series-models/">had to recall</a> 1.3 million <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/5+series/">5 Series</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/6+series/">6 Series</a> vehicles from the 2003 to 2010 model years, 368,000 of them in the U.S.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/07/bmw-recalling-24-000-vehicles-over-emissions-problem/">BMW recalling 24,000 vehicles over emissions problem</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 07 May 2012 14:16:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/07/bmw-recalling-24-000-vehicles-over-emissions-problem/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20231422/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/07/bmw-recalling-24-000-vehicles-over-emissions-problem/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>3 series</category><category>335d</category><category>bmw</category><category>bmw recall</category><category>california emissions</category><category>diesel emissions</category><category>diesel recall</category><category>recall</category><category>x5</category><category>x6</category><category>xdrive</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sebastian Blanco]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:16:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20231422/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/05/07/bmw-recalling-24-000-vehicles-over-emissions-problem/20231422/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20231422</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/05/bmw-335d-628_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/05/bmw-335d-628.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW, Rolls-Royce issue recall over smoldering circuit boards]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/17/bmw-rolls-royce-issue-recall-over-smoldering-circuit-boards/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/17/bmw-rolls-royce-issue-recall-over-smoldering-circuit-boards/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/17/bmw-rolls-royce-issue-recall-over-smoldering-circuit-boards/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/government-legal/" rel="tag">Government/Legal</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/recalls-tsbs/" rel="tag">Recalls</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/safety/" rel="tag">Safety</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/rolls-royce/" rel="tag">Rolls-Royce</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-2010-rolls-royce-ghost/"><img height="397" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/rrghost-recall-2011-opt.jpg" vspace="4" width="628" /></a><br />
<br />
Drivers of 2010-2011 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/rolls-royce/ghost/">Rolls Royce Ghost</a> models and several <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/">BMW</a> models with turbocharged engines need to get their vehicles to their dealers. The cars are being recalled for a potentially hazardous defect that could turn their high-end autos into smoldering hunks of less luxurious melted plastic and steel.<br />
<br />
The <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/nhtsa">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</a> says the circuit boards on the cars' water pump could overheat and possibly catch fire.<br />
<br />
The 2011 BMW models <a href="http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V161000&amp;searchtype=quicksearch&amp;summary=true&amp;refurl=rss">affected</a> are the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/5+series/">5 Series</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/5+series+gt/">5 Series Gran Turismo</a>. 2012 models are the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/6+series/">6 Series</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/7+series/">7 Series</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x5">X5</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6">X6</a>. All affected models have either the turbocharged V8 or V12. NHTSA says the number of BMWs affected is 2,846. About 60 Rolls Royce Ghosts will be <a href="http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V166000&amp;searchtype=quicksearch&amp;summary=true&amp;refurl=rss">recalled</a>.<br />
<br />
The recall is nearly identical to <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/02/rolls-royce-recalling-2010-ghost-over-possible-engine-fires/">one announced</a> last November that recalled 2010 Rolls Royce Ghosts. This campaign seems to address the same problem that plagued 2011 models.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/17/bmw-rolls-royce-issue-recall-over-smoldering-circuit-boards/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW, Rolls-Royce issue recall over smoldering circuit boards</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/17/bmw-rolls-royce-issue-recall-over-smoldering-circuit-boards/">BMW, Rolls-Royce issue recall over smoldering circuit boards</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/17/bmw-rolls-royce-issue-recall-over-smoldering-circuit-boards/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20216669/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/17/bmw-rolls-royce-issue-recall-over-smoldering-circuit-boards/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>5 series</category><category>5 series gt</category><category>6 series</category><category>7 series</category><category>bmw</category><category>National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</category><category>nhtsa</category><category>recall</category><category>rolls royce</category><category>rolls royce ghost</category><category>x5</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Tutor]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20216669/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/04/17/bmw-rolls-royce-issue-recall-over-smoldering-circuit-boards/20216669/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20216669</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/rrghost-recall-2011-opt_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/rrghost-recall-2011-opt.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[2013 BMW X6 M reveals its very discreet enhancements]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/05/2013-bmw-x6-m-reveals-its-very-discreet-enhancements/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/05/2013-bmw-x6-m-reveals-its-very-discreet-enhancements/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/05/2013-bmw-x6-m-reveals-its-very-discreet-enhancements/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/" rel="tag">New York Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/design-style/" rel="tag">Design/Style</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><img alt="2013 BMW X6 M live at New York Auto Show reveal " src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/2013-bmw-x6m-ny.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 417px; " /><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw">BMW</a> has treated its high-performance <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6+m/">X6 M</a> to a refresh for the 2013 model year, rolling the controversial bad boy out during the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/new-york-auto-show/">New York Auto Show</a> for its first official appearance. Unfortunately, the changes are so subtle that we required an official BMW tour guide to point them out. In lieu of such a service for each of our readers, the next paragraph will have to suffice.<br />
<br />
Most obvious is the new 'power bulge' hood, borrowed from the <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/2011/09/27/bmw-x6-active-hybrid-gets-axed/">now-defunct BMW X6 Active Hybrid</a>. Less visible are the cosmetic changes to the BMW-signature kidney grill and the new optional LED headlights (active HID bulbs remain standard). Peer inside the 20-inch wheels to spot the painted calipers, now in a distinguished "M" blue (vehicles with optional carbon/ceramic brakes have gold calipers). Lastly, inside the cabin, BMW's active sport seats are now standard.<br />
<br />
Unchanged - and rightly so - is the gobsmacking twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 boasting 555 hp and 501 pound-feet of torque. Mated to a six-speed paddleshift automatic and permanent all-wheel drive, the hunchbacked hero will easily crack 60 mph in under than five seconds. By the way, you'll have to make your own arrangements to get the gaudy Olympic sponsorship graphics seen on the vehicle above.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/05/2013-bmw-x6-m-reveals-its-very-discreet-enhancements/">2013 BMW X6 M reveals its very discreet enhancements</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/05/2013-bmw-x6-m-reveals-its-very-discreet-enhancements/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20208782/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/05/2013-bmw-x6-m-reveals-its-very-discreet-enhancements/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 bmw x6 m</category><category>2013 x6 m</category><category>bmw x6 m</category><category>new york</category><category>new york 2012</category><category>new york auto show</category><category>x6</category><category>x6 m</category><category>x6m</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Harley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:01:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20208782/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/04/05/2013-bmw-x6-m-reveals-its-very-discreet-enhancements/20208782/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20208782</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/2013-bmw-x6m-ny_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/2013-bmw-x6m-ny.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW prices 6 Series Gran Coupe, M5 and M6 for U.S.]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/04/bmw-prices-6-series-gran-coupe-m5-and-m6-for-u-s/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/04/bmw-prices-6-series-gran-coupe-m5-and-m6-for-u-s/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/04/bmw-prices-6-series-gran-coupe-m5-and-m6-for-u-s/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/carbuying/" rel="tag">Car Buying</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-6-series-gran-coupe-geneva-2012/"><img alt="2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe live at reveal" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/03-bmw-6-series-gran-coupe-geneva-opt.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 417px; " /></a><br />
<br />
If you've been saving your spare change to pick up one of these new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/">BMW</a> models later this year, well, now you can more accurately estimate how many wheelbarrows full of nickels you'll need to dump into the Coinstar machine at your local grocery store.<br />
<br />
We'll start with the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/07/2013-bmw-6-series-gran-coupe-geneva-2012/">2013 6 Series Gran Coupe</a>. While we already knew the six-cylinder 640i Gran Coupe would <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/09/2013-bmw-640i-gran-coupe-priced-at-76-895/">start at $76,895 including destination charges</a>, prices on the V8 models have now been set. The 650i will sell for $87,395, while the 650i xDrive model will command $90,395. Both are powered by a twin-turbo, 445-horsepower, 4.4-liter V8, which BMW says can propel the all-wheel-drive version from 0-62 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. (The rear-wheel-drive model is a tick slower at 4.6 seconds.) The 640i goes on sale in late June, with the V8 models coming towards the end of summer.<br />
<br />
The M series cars will command substantially more, with the 2012 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/m6/">M6</a> Convertible commanding all of $113,995 when it goes on sale in June. The M6 Coupe and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/m5/">M5</a> will go on sale in late summer as 2013 models, with the M6 carrying a $106,995 MSRP and the M5 listing at $90,695. All three models will share a twin-turbo, 560-horsepower, 4.4-liter V8.<br />
<br />
The price of a fourth M vehicle, the revised 2013 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6+m/">BMW X6 M</a>, has also been announced. It will sell for $93,795, a $2,600 increase from this year's model. For more details, <a href="/2012/04/04/bmw-prices-6-series-gran-coupe-m5-and-m6-for-u-s/#continued">scroll down</a> to check out the official release.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/04/bmw-prices-6-series-gran-coupe-m5-and-m6-for-u-s/">BMW prices 6 Series Gran Coupe, M5 and M6 for U.S.</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:10:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/04/bmw-prices-6-series-gran-coupe-m5-and-m6-for-u-s/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20207644/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/04/bmw-prices-6-series-gran-coupe-m5-and-m6-for-u-s/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>5 series</category><category>6 series</category><category>6 series gran coupe</category><category>6 series gran coupe pricing</category><category>bmw</category><category>bmw pricing</category><category>gran coupe</category><category>m5</category><category>m5 pricing</category><category>m6</category><category>m6 pricing</category><category>new york</category><category>new york 2012</category><category>new york auto show</category><category>x6</category><category>x6 m</category><category>x6m</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Sabatini]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:10:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20207644/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/04/04/bmw-prices-6-series-gran-coupe-m5-and-m6-for-u-s/20207644/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20207644</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/03-bmw-6-series-gran-coupe-geneva-opt_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/03-bmw-6-series-gran-coupe-geneva-opt.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[2012 BMW X6 M50d marries diesel performance with efficiency]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/07/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva-2012/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/07/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva-2012/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/07/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva-2012/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" rel="tag">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva-2012/"><img alt="2012 BMW X6 M50d" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/03/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 417px;" /></a><br />
<br />
Diesel engines are synonymous with torque, and torque equals acceleration. Considering these facts, it's great to see some tuned-for-performance diesel vehicles hitting the ground in Europe from the likes of <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw">BMW</a>, including this <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/">2012 X6 M50d</a>, which is part of the automaker's new M Performance line. Now if we could just get them sent to the States...<br />
<br />
So, what are BMW fans in the U.S. missing out on? A 3.0-liter inline-six common-rail diesel engine augmented by a trio of turbochargers. That mill is good for 376 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 545 pound-feet of torque from 2,000 to 3,000 rpm, which is enough grunt for a 5.3-second sprint to 60 and a limited top speed of 155 miles per hour.<br />
<br />
Of course, diesel engines are also synonymous with efficiency, and the 2012 X6 M50d scores on that front with EU-cycle ratings of 36.7 mpg Imperial (30.6 mpg U.S.), though such ratings aren't equivalent to U.S. EPA figures. In any case, check out the high-res gallery of live photos from the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a> and then <a href="/2012/03/07/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva-2012/#continued">hit the jump</a> for the official press release.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/07/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva-2012/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>2012 BMW X6 M50d marries diesel performance with efficiency</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/07/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva-2012/">2012 BMW X6 M50d marries diesel performance with efficiency</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:31:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/07/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva-2012/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20186979/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/07/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva-2012/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012 BMW X6 M550d</category><category>bmw</category><category>bmw m performance</category><category>geneva</category><category>geneva 2012</category><category>geneva motor show</category><category>m performance</category><category>x6</category><category>x6 diesel</category><category>x6 m50d</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Korzeniewski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:31:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20186979/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/03/07/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva-2012/20186979/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20186979</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/03/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/03/2012-bmw-x6-m50d-geneva.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW to unveil 6 Series Gran Coupe, M Performance Parts at Geneva]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/16/bmw-to-unveil-6-series-gran-coupe-m-performance-parts-at-geneva/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/16/bmw-to-unveil-6-series-gran-coupe-m-performance-parts-at-geneva/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/16/bmw-to-unveil-6-series-gran-coupe-m-performance-parts-at-geneva/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/" rel="tag">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hybrids/" rel="tag">Hybrid</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" rel="tag">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/design-style/" rel="tag">Design/Style</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/electric/" rel="tag">Electric</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m-performance-parts/"><img alt="BMW M Performance Parts"  src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/bmw-performance-parts-3-series-opt.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 418px;" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw">BMW</a> has announced a whole slew of products it intends to showcase at the rapidly approaching <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a>, with the biggest reveal being the first public showing of the five-passenger <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/6%20series%20gran%20coupe/">6 Series Gran Coupe</a>.<br />
<br />
But that's just the tip of the Bavarian iceberg. Another highly anticipated machine, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/m6/">BMW M6 Coupe</a>, will make its world debut in Geneva before going on sale in the U.S. in the late summer as a 2013 model. The <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/m6 convertible">M6 Convertible</a>, which is a big seller for BMW in the States, will debut in April at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/new-york-auto-show/">2012 New York Auto Show</a> and will go on sale shortly thereafter.<br />
<br />
Also on hand will be the BMW M550d xDrive, M550d xDrive Touring, X5 M50d and X6 M50d. Together, these four diesel-powered machines launch BMW's line of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/">M Performance automobiles </a>(not to be confused with M-badged models like the <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/m3">M3</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/m5">M5</a>). Sadly, these oil-burners are not headed Stateside.<br />
<br />
Naturally, the brand new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/3+series/">2012 BMW 3 Series</a> will be on display, with Europeans getting their first look at some of the new diesel engine offerings. Those of us in the U.S. will be more interested in the 3 Series with the M Sport Package that will go on sale in August and the 3 Series ActiveHybrid that will hit the market in September.<br />
<br />
Geneva showgoers will get to see the refreshed <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x6">2013 BMW X6</a> ahead of its entrance into the U.S. market in the spring, plus the electrified <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/i3">i3</a> and plug-in hybrid <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/i8">i8</a>. And finally, BMW will unveil a new line of M Performance Parts and official accessories for the new 3 Series. On the M Performance front, those new additions will include blacked-out kidney grilles, exhaust systems, carbon fiber front splitters and M-branded steering wheels.<br />
<br />
We know that's a lot to digest, so we won't mind at all if you want to <a href="/2012/02/16/bmw-to-unveil-6-series-gran-coupe-m-performance-parts-at-geneva/#continued">click past the break</a> for the complete press release. But first, be sure to check out the high-res image gallery of M Performance Parts above.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/16/bmw-to-unveil-6-series-gran-coupe-m-performance-parts-at-geneva/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW to unveil 6 Series Gran Coupe, M Performance Parts at Geneva</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/16/bmw-to-unveil-6-series-gran-coupe-m-performance-parts-at-geneva/">BMW to unveil 6 Series Gran Coupe, M Performance Parts at Geneva</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/16/bmw-to-unveil-6-series-gran-coupe-m-performance-parts-at-geneva/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20173689/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/16/bmw-to-unveil-6-series-gran-coupe-m-performance-parts-at-geneva/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>3 series</category><category>5 series</category><category>6 series gran coupe</category><category>bmw</category><category>geneva</category><category>geneva 2012</category><category>geneva motor show</category><category>m performance</category><category>m6</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Korzeniewski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20173689/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/02/16/bmw-to-unveil-6-series-gran-coupe-m-performance-parts-at-geneva/20173689/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20173689</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/bmw-performance-parts-3-series-opt_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/bmw-performance-parts-3-series-opt.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated BMW X6 M previewed in videos]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/28/updated-bmw-x6-m-previewed-in-videos/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/28/updated-bmw-x6-m-previewed-in-videos/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/28/updated-bmw-x6-m-previewed-in-videos/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/design-style/" rel="tag">Design/Style</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="/2012/01/28/updated-bmw-x6-m-previewed-in-videos/#continued"><img alt="2013 BMW X6 M front-end" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/bmw-x6-m-628.jpg" style="margin: 4px 0px; width: 628px; height: 408px; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw">BMW</a> has released two promo videos of its revised-for-2013 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6+m/">X6 M</a>. From the looks of things, Team Bavaria has opted for a very subtle facelift that includes new headlights and a lightly tweaked grille. Otherwise, the mighty performance utility looks much as it did last year. Word has it the interior will receive similarly slight changes, with the option sheet getting a few more leather choices and little else. Likewise, the freshened BMW X6 M is expected to make use of this year's 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine.<br />
<br />
Buyers can expect to relish the same 547 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque as last year, which should be good enough to scoot the beast to 62 mph in a scant 4.7 seconds. <a href="/2012/01/28/updated-bmw-x6-m-previewed-in-videos/#continued">Hit the jump</a> to take a look at the two videos for yourself.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/28/updated-bmw-x6-m-previewed-in-videos/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Updated BMW X6 M previewed in videos</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/28/updated-bmw-x6-m-previewed-in-videos/">Updated BMW X6 M previewed in videos</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:53:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/28/updated-bmw-x6-m-previewed-in-videos/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20158314/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/28/updated-bmw-x6-m-previewed-in-videos/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>bmw</category><category>bmw x6 m</category><category>bmw x6 m teaser</category><category>teaser video</category><category>video</category><category>x6</category><category>x6 m</category><category>x6 m teaser</category><category>x6m</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Bowman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:53:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20158314/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/28/updated-bmw-x6-m-previewed-in-videos/20158314/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20158314</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/bmw-x6-m-628_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/bmw-x6-m-628.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW M shows off new diesel-powered lineup in motion]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/26/bmw-m-shows-off-new-diesel-powered-lineup-in-motion/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/26/bmw-m-shows-off-new-diesel-powered-lineup-in-motion/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/26/bmw-m-shows-off-new-diesel-powered-lineup-in-motion/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/wagons/" rel="tag">Wagon</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="/2012/01/26/bmw-m-shows-off-new-diesel-powered-lineup-in-motion/#continued"><img height="339" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/bmwmdieselsvid.jpg" vspace="4" width="628" /></a><br />
<br />
If you'd like to see more of BMW newly unveiled <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/">range of M Diesels</a>, here's your chance. To recap, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/">BMW</a> revealed four tri-turboed, diesel-engined, all-wheel-drive M cars for European buyers yesterday: the M550d xDrive (a.k.a. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/5+series/">5 Series</a>) sedan and touring, the <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x5">X5</a> M50d and the <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x6">X6</a> M50d. All use a 3.0-liter inline-six putting out 376 horses and 545 through an eight-speed auto, and in the case of the M550d sedan it can get to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.<br />
<br />
That makes each of the white knights in the promo piece both sporty and powerful, as you'll hear often in the video <a href="/2012/01/26/bmw-m-shows-off-new-diesel-powered-lineup-in-motion/#continued">after the jump</a>.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/26/bmw-m-shows-off-new-diesel-powered-lineup-in-motion/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW M shows off new diesel-powered lineup in motion</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/26/bmw-m-shows-off-new-diesel-powered-lineup-in-motion/">BMW M shows off new diesel-powered lineup in motion</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/26/bmw-m-shows-off-new-diesel-powered-lineup-in-motion/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20157098/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/26/bmw-m-shows-off-new-diesel-powered-lineup-in-motion/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>5 series</category><category>bmw</category><category>bmw m</category><category>bmw m diesel</category><category>bmw m550d</category><category>bmw m550d touring</category><category>bmw x5 m50d</category><category>bmw x6 m50d</category><category>diesel</category><category>m</category><category>m diesel</category><category>tri-turbo</category><category>video</category><category>x5</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:58:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20157098/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/26/bmw-m-shows-off-new-diesel-powered-lineup-in-motion/20157098/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20157098</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/bmwmdieselsvid_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/bmwmdieselsvid.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW M goes diesel, introduces M550d, X5 M50d, X6 M50d]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/wagons/" rel="tag">Wagon</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" rel="tag">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/02-m-performance-diesels-628.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 419px;" /></a><br />
<br />
Rumors of <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw">BMW</a> M launching a diesel model have been circulating for over a year, and confirmation has finally arrived in the form of not one, not two, but four M-fettled oil-burners, each sporting all-wheel drive and the oft-rumored tri-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six. And before you get excited, none of them are slated for sale in the U.S. - this is a Euro-only affair.<br />
<br />
So with that unfortunate fact out of the way, let's get to the details.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/#photo-4775990"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/36-m-performance-diesels-250.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 250px; height: 167px; float: right;" /></a>The new M models come in the form of the M550d xDrive sedan, M550d xDrive touring, <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x5">X5</a> M50d and <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x6">X6</a> M50d. Each makes use of a 3.0-liter inline-six common-rail diesel with the aforementioned trio of turbos specifically developed for the M Performance range. Output is rated at 376 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 545 pound-feet of torque available from 2,000 to 3,000 revs. If you're keeping track at home, that's a bump of 80 hp and 103 lb-ft over the 535d and 74 hp and 103 lb-ft more than the 3.0-liter mill fitted to the diesel X5 and X6.<br />
<br />
Each model comes equipped with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and standard xDrive AWD, allowing the M550d sedan to hit 60 mph in 4.6 seconds - just four tenths of a second off the all-new <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/m5">M5</a>'s 0-60 run. You read that right. The M550d Touring hits 60 in 4.9 seconds, with the X5 M50d and X6 M50d passing the mark in 5.4 and 5.3 seconds, respectively. All models are limited to 155 mph and fuel consumption ranges between 6.4 liters/100km and 7.7 liters/100km.<br />
<br />
Interestingly, the M-ified diesel <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/5-series">5ers</a> ditch the standard electromechanical steering for a hydraulic system that's derived from the M5, and both the X5 and X6 variants uses systems similar to those on the <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x5m">X5 M</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x6m">X6 M</a>.<br />
<br />
And if you're wondering why we won't see these M diesels here in the States, blame the necessity to reengineer the SCR (selective catalytic reduction) systems to make them comply with emissions standards across the country. We'll be seeing all four live from the <a href="http://autoblog.com/geneva">Geneva Motor Show</a> in March, but you can get the first batch of details in the press release <a href="/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/#continued">after the break</a>.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW M goes diesel, introduces M550d, X5 M50d, X6 M50d</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/">BMW M goes diesel, introduces M550d, X5 M50d, X6 M50d</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:27:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20156972/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>5 series</category><category>bmw</category><category>bmw m</category><category>bmw m550d</category><category>bmw m550d touring</category><category>bmw x5 m50d</category><category>bmw x6 m50d</category><category>diesel</category><category>m</category><category>m diesel</category><category>x5</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Damon Lavrinc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:27:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20156972/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/25/bmw-m-goes-diesel-introduces-m550d-x5-m50d-x6-m50d/20156972/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20156972</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/02-m-performance-diesels-628_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/02-m-performance-diesels-628.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW updates 2013 X6, introduces M Performance Package]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-updates-2013-x6/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-updates-2013-x6/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-updates-2013-x6/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-x6/"><img alt="2013 BMW X6" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/2013-bmw-x6.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 417px;" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw">BMW</a>, which still insists on using the term Sports Activity Coupe to describe its least practical 'ute, has updated its <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6/">X6</a> for the 2013 model year. And with good reason - BMW says it has sold over 20,000 X6 crossovers in the States since its launch three years ago and over 150,000 worldwide, making it an important model for the German automaker.<br />
<br />
First and foremost, the 2013 X6 offers available power from both the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline six and 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 through its M Performance Package (which is not the same thing as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6+m/">X6M</a> that carries on for 2013 with its 555-horsepower V8 and six-speed automatic transmission).<br />
<br />
By ticking he appropriate box on the order sheet, the X6 xDrive35i is blessed with 315 horsepower (a gain of 15 over stock) and 330 pound-feet of torque (a 30-lb-ft gain). The larger V8-powered model sports up to 440 hp and 480 lb-ft, gains of 40 horses and 30 torques. Models not ordered with the M Performance Package retain the less powerful engines offered in 2012, and all engines are mated to eight-speed automatic gearboxes.<br />
<br />
Exterior updates include a slew of subtle revisions to the front fascia that bring the X6 more in line with the latest <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/3+series/">3</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/5+series/">5 Series</a> models, with grilles that are a bit bolder than the outgoing machine. Also new are available adaptive LED headlights in place of the standard Xenon bulbs. LEDs are new additions to the rear lighting system as well, housed in larger enclosures.<br />
<br />
A rash of interior treatment options are new for 2013, as are a few new exterior colors that includes a tasty root beer metallic brown. Expect to see the 2013 X6 in dealerships in the spring. For all the details, we suggest checking out the official press release <a href="/2012/01/25/bmw-updates-2013-x6/#continued">after the break</a>, but not before ingesting our high-res image gallery above.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-updates-2013-x6/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW updates 2013 X6, introduces M Performance Package</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-updates-2013-x6/">BMW updates 2013 X6, introduces M Performance Package</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:59:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-updates-2013-x6/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20156973/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/bmw-updates-2013-x6/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 bmw x6</category><category>2013 bmw x6 m</category><category>2013 bmw x6m</category><category>bmw</category><category>x6</category><category>x6 m</category><category>x6m</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Korzeniewski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:59:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20156973/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/25/bmw-updates-2013-x6/20156973/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20156973</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/2013-bmw-x6_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/2013-bmw-x6.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW still has "no plans" for 1 Series hatch in States, X6-like X3 variant in the cards]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/10/bmw-still-has-no-plans-for-1-series-hatch-in-states-x6-like-x/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/10/bmw-still-has-no-plans-for-1-series-hatch-in-states-x6-like-x/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/10/bmw-still-has-no-plans-for-1-series-hatch-in-states-x6-like-x/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/detroit-auto-show/" rel="tag">Detroit Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tech/" rel="tag">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><p>
	<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-bmw-1-series-five-door-quick-spin/"><img alt="2012 BMW 1 Series five-door" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/2012-bmw-1-series-five-opt.jpg" style="width: 628px; height: 419px; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px;" /></a><br />
	<br />
	We've just returned from a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/detroit-auto-show/">Detroit Auto Show</a> media roundtable with Klaus Draeger, member of the Board of BMW AG, Development, and he's helped shed some light on both some near- and far-term developments for <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/">BMW</a> in the States.<br />
	<br />
	Draeger confirmed that BMW has absolutely no plans to expand the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/1+series/">1 Series</a> lineup in the U.S. with a hatchback variant like the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/15/2012-bmw-1-series-five-door-quick-spin-review/">new generation F20 range sold in Europe</a>. While Draeger says that the 1 Series has done a "wonderful job" for BMW, he notes that the model is positioned very differently in the U.S. and Europe. In the States, the 1 Series is a car for hardcore driving enthusiasts, but in Europe, with its fuller range of (primarily lower-power) engines and bodystyles, the 1 Series is positioned as more of a family car - an entry point to the brand (70 percent of European 1 Series buyers are new to BMW).<br />
	<br />
	<img alt="Klaus Draeger, BMW Board, Development" class="right border"  src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/klaus-draeger-bmw.jpg" style="margin: 4px; width: 250px; height: 228px; float: right;" />In the short-term, Draeger confirmed that the 740i six-cylinder model will receive the company's xDrive all-wheel drive system before the end of the year. The system is currently available on the V8-powered 750i, but with the biggest market for the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/7+series/">7 Series</a> being the New York tri-state area, not having the additional foul weather performance of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/xdrive/">xDrive</a> in the I6 has left a vacuum in the model lineup.<br />
	<br />
	In more general terms, Draeger says we can expect to see electric power steering and start/stop systems in all BMWs, and indeed, a number of models in the company's portfolio already feature the fuel-saving technologies.<br />
	<br />
	Also on the fuel-saving front, Draeger says that <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x5/">X5</a> diesel sales are going well in the States, accounting for roughly one-third of sales. Despite that, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6/">X6</a> will not get a diesel variant, as the current model only has two or three years left in its life and it wouldn't make sense to introduce one this late in life. However, he wouldn't rule one out for the next-gen X6, nor was he willing to preclude a diesel's inclusion in the new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x3/">X3</a>. The new generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/3+series/">3 Series</a> and current <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/5+series/">5 Series </a>are also likely candidates for oil burning motivation, but they won't happen this calendar year.<br />
	<br />
	When asked if BMW is happy with X6 sales, Draeger said "Yes. Absolutely." As a followup question, Draeger was asked if it then made sense to do a similar variant on the X3, and he said "Yes. Yes." Unfortunately, he wasn't at liberty to elaborate.<br />
	<br />
	Finally, BMW officially announced yesterday that its smallest crossover, the X1, will go on sale here soon (likely <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/29/bmw-x1-wont-be-here-before-2013-midcycle-updo/">not before a mid-cycle refresh</a>), but Draeger maintains that there is "no real synergy" to justify bringing production to the U.S.</p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/10/bmw-still-has-no-plans-for-1-series-hatch-in-states-x6-like-x/">BMW still has "no plans" for 1 Series hatch in States, X6-like X3 variant in the cards</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/10/bmw-still-has-no-plans-for-1-series-hatch-in-states-x6-like-x/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20145251/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/10/bmw-still-has-no-plans-for-1-series-hatch-in-states-x6-like-x/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>1 series</category><category>3 series</category><category>5 series</category><category>bmw</category><category>detroit</category><category>detroit 2012</category><category>detroit auto show</category><category>klaus draeger</category><category>x1</category><category>x3</category><category>x5</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Paukert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20145251/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/10/bmw-still-has-no-plans-for-1-series-hatch-in-states-x6-like-x/20145251/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20145251</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/2012-bmw-1-series-five-opt_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/2012-bmw-1-series-five-opt.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Say 'goodbye' to these cars and trucks for the new year]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/22/say-goodbye-to-these-cars-and-trucks-for-the-new-year/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/22/say-goodbye-to-these-cars-and-trucks-for-the-new-year/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/22/say-goodbye-to-these-cars-and-trucks-for-the-new-year/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/carbuying/" rel="tag">Car Buying</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/suvs/" rel="tag">SUV</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/buick/" rel="tag">Buick</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/cadillac/" rel="tag">Cadillac</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chevrolet/" rel="tag">Chevrolet</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/honda/" rel="tag">Honda</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/mazda/" rel="tag">Mazda</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/mitsubishi/" rel="tag">Mitsubishi</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/" rel="tag">Nissan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/volvo/" rel="tag">Volvo</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tesla/" rel="tag">Tesla</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/say-goodbye-to-these-2011-models/"><img alt="BMW X6 hybrid" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/01-cars-departing-after-2011628-1324570238.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 395px;" /></a><br />
<br />
As we prepare to flip our calendars from 2011 to 2012, it's time to say goodbye to a handful of vehicles that are being sent to the Great Parking Lot In The Sky before the 2012 model year completely takes hold. And while we're not exactly upset about having to bid farewell to things like the <a href="http://autoblog.com/mitsubishi/endeavor">Mitsubishi Endeavor</a>, <a href="http://autoblog.com/mazda/tribute">Mazda Tribute</a> or <a href="http://autoblog.com/chevrolet/hhr">Chevrolet HHR</a>, there are a few vehicles that we're truly going to miss.<br />
<br />
The <a href="http://autoblog.com/mazda/rx-8">Mazda RX-8</a>, for example, has grown to be one of our favorite sports cars since its introduction in 2003. We love its lightweight construction, high-revving rotary engine and surprisingly functional suicide door design. It's kind of like a <a href="http://autoblog.com/mazda/mx-5">Miata</a> with a roof and rear seats. Speaking of the Miata, Tesla's two-seat <a href="http://autoblog.com/tesla/roadster">Roadster</a> - the automaker's first production vehicle - proved to us that open-top motoring can be thrilling even with a stack of batteries driving the wheels.<br />
<br />
We'll miss the <a href="http://autoblog.com/honda/element">Honda Element</a> and its rugged, utilitarian nature. We'll miss the <a href="http://autoblog.com/volvo/v50">Volvo V50</a> and its capacious cargo area made for Ikea runs. And we'll really miss those large lords of luxury, the <a href="http://autoblog.com/cadillac/dts">Cadillac DTS</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/ford/crown+victoria">Ford Crown Victoria</a>. We've already said goodbye to the faithful but overripe <a href="http://autoblog.com/ford/ranger">Ford Ranger</a>, and as ridiculous as the <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/x6+activehybrid">BMW X6 ActiveHybrid</a> was, it was a shockingly good-to-drive electrified crossover.<br />
<br />
There are plenty more models that won't be making the journey to the 2012 model year, so have a look at the full list in our attached image gallery, then let us know which ones you'll miss (if any) in the Comments.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/22/say-goodbye-to-these-cars-and-trucks-for-the-new-year/">Say 'goodbye' to these cars and trucks for the new year</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/22/say-goodbye-to-these-cars-and-trucks-for-the-new-year/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20133712/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/22/say-goodbye-to-these-cars-and-trucks-for-the-new-year/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>activehybrid</category><category>altima hybrid</category><category>bmw</category><category>buick</category><category>cadillac</category><category>chevrolet</category><category>crown victoria</category><category>dakota</category><category>dodge</category><category>dts</category><category>eclipse</category><category>element</category><category>endeavor</category><category>ford</category><category>hhr</category><category>honda</category><category>lucerne</category><category>mazda</category><category>mitsubishi</category><category>nissan</category><category>ranger</category><category>roadster</category><category>rx-8</category><category>s40</category><category>sts</category><category>tesla</category><category>tribute</category><category>v50</category><category>volvo</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:30:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20133712/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/12/22/say-goodbye-to-these-cars-and-trucks-for-the-new-year/20133712/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20133712</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/01-cars-departing-after-2011628-1324570238_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/01-cars-departing-after-2011628-1324570238.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW X6 M550d specs supposedly leak, hits 60 mph in under 5 seconds]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/09/bmw-x6-m550d-specs-supposedly-leaked-hits-60-mph-in-under-5-sec/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/09/bmw-x6-m550d-specs-supposedly-leaked-hits-60-mph-in-under-5-sec/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/09/bmw-x6-m550d-specs-supposedly-leaked-hits-60-mph-in-under-5-sec/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/rumormill/" rel="tag">Rumormill</a></p><a href="http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/12/10/rumor-bmw-x6-m50d-0-62mph-in-4-9-sec-and-545-lb-ft-of-torque/"><img alt="2012 BMW X6 M550d" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/bmw-x6-m-diesel-628-1323472110.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 368px;" /></a><br />
<br />
When the official source of a rumor calls it a rumor, the grain of salt grows proportionately. <a href="http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/12/10/rumor-bmw-x6-m50d-0-62mph-in-4-9-sec-and-545-lb-ft-of-torque/">But according to the crew at BMWBlog</a>, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/">recently teased BMW X6 M550d</a> will come packing 381 horsepower and a pavement ripping 545 pound-feet of torque.<br />
<br />
The news comes courtesy of unnamed sources that say the first diesel from the M division will supposedly pack a tri-turbo, six-cylinder diesel nestled beneath a modified hood. Two versions are rumored to be available: a traditional RWD variant badged the M550D and an all-wheel-drive version that appends the xDrive moniker to the end. BMWBlog's people on the inside say that the RWD model will hit 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, with the AWD doing the deed in 4.7 ticks.<br />
<br />
The good news: The M-fettled diesel <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6/">X6</a> will reportedly go on sale in March of 2012. The bad news: It's a Euro-only affair.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/09/bmw-x6-m550d-specs-supposedly-leaked-hits-60-mph-in-under-5-sec/">BMW X6 M550d specs supposedly leak, hits 60 mph in under 5 seconds</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:57:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/09/bmw-x6-m550d-specs-supposedly-leaked-hits-60-mph-in-under-5-sec/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20124992/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/09/bmw-x6-m550d-specs-supposedly-leaked-hits-60-mph-in-under-5-sec/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012 BMW X6 M550d</category><category>bmw</category><category>bmw x6</category><category>BMW X6 M550d</category><category>BMW X6 M550d xdrive</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Damon Lavrinc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:57:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20124992/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/12/09/bmw-x6-m550d-specs-supposedly-leaked-hits-60-mph-in-under-5-sec/20124992/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20124992</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/bmw-x6-m-diesel-628-1323472110_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/bmw-x6-m-diesel-628-1323472110.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi exec reconfirms plans for BMW X6 rival]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/08/audi-exec-reconfirms-plans-for-bmw-x6-rival/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/08/audi-exec-reconfirms-plans-for-bmw-x6-rival/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/08/audi-exec-reconfirms-plans-for-bmw-x6-rival/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111208/CARNEWS/111209895"><img alt="Audi Q6 rendering" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/audi-q6-628.jpg" style="margin: 4px 0px; width: 628px; height: 381px; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" /></a><br />
<br />
It's been a spell since we caught wind of the rumored <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6">BMW X6</a> fighter from <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/audi">Audi</a>, but <em>Automotive News Europe</em> reports the vehicle is still in development. The publication quotes <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/walter%20de%20silva/">Walter de'Silva</a>, design chief with the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/volkswagen%20group">Volkswagen Group</a>, as saying Audi will definitely launch a more athletic crossover positioned between the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/audi/q5">Q5</a> and the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/audi/q7">Q7</a>. Details are understandably scarce at the moment, but the vehicle will likely be designed to help Audi tap into the premium softroader segment where buyers aren't afraid to pay top dollar for a vehicle. Unless Audi unexpectedly decides to completely scrap its alphanumeric naming scheme, odds are the newcomer will wear Q6 badges when it bows.<br />
<br />
Previously, we've heard the Q6 will ride on the same bones as the <a href="http://www.autolog.com/volkswagen/touareg">Volkswagen Touareg</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/porsche/cayenne">Porsche Cayenne</a>, though no engine specifics have surfaced as of yet. It doesn't take otherworldly powers of deduction to realize it wouldn't be difficult for Audi to produce a hybrid Q6 if the vehicle does, in fact, share a chassis with its <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/volkswagen">Volkswagen</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/porsche">Porsche</a> cousins.<br />
<br />
What about other bouncing baby crossovers from Audi? De'Silva said that the company is still investigating whether to introduce a new Q4 to give <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/bmw%20x4">BMW X4</a> buyers another option.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/08/audi-exec-reconfirms-plans-for-bmw-x6-rival/">Audi exec reconfirms plans for BMW X6 rival</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:29:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/08/audi-exec-reconfirms-plans-for-bmw-x6-rival/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20123854/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/08/audi-exec-reconfirms-plans-for-bmw-x6-rival/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audi</category><category>audi q6</category><category>bmw</category><category>bmw x6</category><category>de silva</category><category>q6</category><category>volkswagen group</category><category>walter de silva</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Bowman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:29:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20123854/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/12/08/audi-exec-reconfirms-plans-for-bmw-x6-rival/20123854/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20123854</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/audi-q6-628_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/audi-q6-628.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Is BMW teasing an X6 M diesel?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/#continued"><img alt="BMW X6 M diesel badge?" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/bmw-x6-m-diesel-628.jpg" style="margin: 4px 0px; width: 628px; height: 368px; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" /></a><br />
<br />
If you've had trouble slotting the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6+m/">BMW X6 M</a> into any existing vehicle category in the past, we have bad news for you: it's probably not gonna get easier. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw">BMW</a> has released a teaser video for "A new chapter powered by <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/m">M</a>," featuring none other than the X6 M. It appears the go-fast guys and gals at BMW are up to something entertaining, as the portly crossover is subtly blurred throughout the duration of this short clip. We do get a glimpse of the vehicle's badge work. Even through the haze, it's clear this beast has something special up its sleeve. Or, rather, in its engine bay.<br />
<br />
What could it be? Odds are this is the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/23/bmw-x6-m-with-tri-turbo-diesel-seen-breathing-heavy-at-the-ring/">diesel X6 M</a> we've already seen frolicking around the N&uuml;rburgring. If the vehicle in this clip and that oil-burning monster are one and the same, we can expect to find a tri-turbo diesel engine under the hood, though no solid power figures have leaked yet. We're guessing the final numbers will land somewhere between earth-shattering and cosmically outrageous. <a href="/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/#continued">Hit the jump</a> to check out the video for yourself.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Is BMW teasing an X6 M diesel?</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/">Is BMW teasing an X6 M diesel?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20120317/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>bmw</category><category>bmw x6 m</category><category>bmw x6 m diesel</category><category>bmw x6 m diesel video</category><category>diesel</category><category>video</category><category>x6</category><category>x6 m</category><category>x6m</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Bowman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:01:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20120317/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/12/04/is-bmw-teasing-an-x6-m-diesel/20120317/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20120317</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/bmw-x6-m-diesel-628_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/bmw-x6-m-diesel-628.jpg</image>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW X6 facelift comes into focus]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/11/bmw-x6-facelift-comes-into-focus/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/11/bmw-x6-facelift-comes-into-focus/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/11/bmw-x6-facelift-comes-into-focus/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x6-spy-shots/"><img height="411" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/01-bmw-x6-facelift628.jpg" vspace="4" width="628" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw">BMW</a> launched its mind-boggling <a href="http://autoblog.com/bmw/x6">X6</a> in 2008, but aside from the addition of a <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/x6+m">high-powered M variant</a> and a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/x6+activehybrid/">battery-laden hybrid</a> (the latter of which has <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/19/bmw-x6-active-hybrid-cancelled-with-a-quickness/">reportedly been killed</a>), not much has been done to the high-riding, not-so-practical crossover. Even now, with the X6's refresh coming into clearer view, it doesn't appear that BMW will be making drastic changes to its most expensive CUV.<br />
<br />
From what we can see in these spy shots, the usual nip/tuck treatment is being given to both the front and rear fascias, with revised lower air intakes making up the majority of the changes in front. The foglamps have been repositioned, the shape of the headlamp surrounds appears to be tweaked slightly, and that's about it. Around back, expect a slightly different taillamp treatment, likely with LED bulbs, but not much else.<br />
<br />
It's possible that some enhancements have been made to the six- and eight-cylinder powertrains, but mum's the word on exactly what's happening underhood. Regardless, expect to see the refreshed X6 make its official debut in the coming months.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/11/bmw-x6-facelift-comes-into-focus/">BMW X6 facelift comes into focus</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:59:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/11/bmw-x6-facelift-comes-into-focus/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20103775/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/11/bmw-x6-facelift-comes-into-focus/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012 bmw x6</category><category>2013 bmw x6</category><category>bmw</category><category>spy photos</category><category>spy pics</category><category>spy shots</category><category>x6</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:59:00 EST</pubDate>
  <comments-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20103775/article-comments.xml</comments-url>
  <rss-url>http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/11/11/bmw-x6-facelift-comes-into-focus/20103775/article-detail.xml</rss-url>
  <postid>20103775</postid>
<thumbnail>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/01-bmw-x6-facelift628_thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail>
<image>http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/01-bmw-x6-facelift628.jpg</image>
</item><pages>
  <prev>-1</prev>
  <next>2</next>
</pages></channel></rss>