BMW Z4 News Archives

The heart of any sports car is its engine. A roadster or coupe can be as aerodynamic as a raindrop and sport enough rubber to outfit the entire Olympics in prophylactics , but, with apologies to Mazda and its ad agency, if it has no vroom, it will never have any zoom.

Make sure that if you get to own a BMW, you also have a darned iPhone. Else youa re going to be nothing short of jealous.

Hertz, the world's largest general use car rental company, has added three exciting models to its Fun Collection at a range of locations across Europe.

This week I am not driving just one car, I am going to sample at least 14 vehicles and perhaps even more, as I attend my first ever Testfest, in Niagara-on-the-lake Ontario.

According to AUTOCAR, based out of the U. K., BMW sources have said it will not be producing a 5-Series GT M. AUTOCAR reports: "A company source told Autocar there are no plans for a hot GT, and the range topper will remain the twin-turbo V8 550i." The first thing that comes to mind is BMW's denial of an sport utility M, which we now see being ...

All right ladies, you know you do it. Judging a man by his car has practically been a right of passage into womanhood since the Model T. But what's good for the gander is good for the goose, so to speak.

Female motorists and motoring journalists in South Africa love the Jaguar XF so much they voted it a category winner in the third annual WOW Women's Car of the Year Awards.

Coimbatore: BMW has recently launched its new BMW Z4 under the roadster segment and is now available at Coimbatore through Kun Exclusive, authorised dealer for the sale and service of BMW vehicles.

There's no denying that BMW's cars, especially models like the previous 7-Series and Z4, have stepped up their game recently in the looks department lately, even going so far as to influence automotive design across the globe and across the brand spectrum.

European markets closed higher as a rally in the region lifted tech and banking stocks.

G erman luxury car manufacturer, Bayerische Motoren Werke , launched on Monday its fourteenth offering in the Indian market 'the Z4 Roadster convertible' in an attempt to maintain its lead over rival Mercedes Benz.

BMW has launched the much awaited roadster Z4 in India. The Z4 will be imported to India as a CBU and the car will pose a tough competition against Mercedes-Benz SLK, Audi TT , and Porsche Boxster The 6-inline engine on the Z4 has a capacity of 2993cc.

BMW is seriously considering launching its new turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the Z4 sports car, Motor Trend has learned, even after M Division chief Ludwig Willisch said before retiring last summer that the engine was designed for a 1 Series M. Why the Z4 before the 1? Product cadence.

The two-seater sports-car powered by a 2,979 cc petrol engine is being launched as a part of the company's move to strengthen its position in the Indian luxury car segment.

Modern, Emotional, Authentic. The New BMW Z4 Offers a Pure Driving Experience that Sets the Pulse Racing, Resulting in an Unforgettable Roadster Experience that none of its Rivals can Match Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, October 12, 2009 -- The BMW Z4 Roadster was unveiled today at the India Couture Week in Mumbai.

BMW carried out a major design rethink and technical advance with the current version of its Z4 roadster, not something that endeared it to everyone, particularly the traditionalists.

This autojournalism stuff can be quite simple, really. Oh, sure, one can make it all very complicated, dissecting specification charts, engineering manuals and the often hilariously facile manufacturer's product press release.

While BMW has no plans for a proper Z4 M model, it appears BMW's small two-door will get an M-Sport appearance package.

The BMW Group reported an increase in global sales in September. The company sold a total of 122,354 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles in the month under review - " an increase of 0.7%. As a result the company was able to continue expanding its market position in the premium segment and capture additional market share.

BMW AG on Wednesday announced a slight increase in global sales for September and said it expects further gains in the coming months, suggesting demand is recovering as the economic downturn eases.

Strong sales ... The BMW Z4. In a sign that Australia is bouncing back from economic doom, sales of sports cars are booming.

The 2009 Nissan 370Z is a car whose charms come at you slowly, slyly, seductively.

BMW's next-generation 6-Series isn't due to be unveiled until the 2011 Geneva Auto Show but prototypes for the new car are already testing in Europe and have been captured by spy photographers on a number of occasions.

October 5, 2009: Triple success for the BMW Group in the 2009 Internet Auto Award competition.

The roadster is planned to be a front engine, rear drive car possibly based on the aluminum chassis of the XK, but part of the problem with finalizing the XE is the future direction of the XK.

The 2009 BMW 335i and the redesigned Z4 grab the spotlight this week. Both have hard tops, but one cleverly folds down for open-air driving.

Here's an irony. In the image-aware world of prestige car brands, BMW is rolling out a range of 25 new models next month but most people you'd want to impress won't have a clue that you've bought one.

GET THE LOOK: The Performance Power kit for the BMW 335i and 135i includes a new front apron and kidney grille surround.

It rockets from 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds and reaches 155mph before an electronic speed limiter says "that's fast enough." It handles so well, the G-forces might make you lose your lunch before the Z4 loses its grip on the road.