BMW Concept Active Tourer Officially Unveiled (HD Gallery)

The covers is off on the BMW Concept Active Tourer, have a look at our gallery and press release after the jump. In concept form this Front Wheel Drive hybrid electric (eDrive) BMW City Car is another step BMW is taking towards a premium sustainable mode of transportation. The Concept Active Tourer will debut at the Paris Autoshow in 2 weeks.

BMW 1 Series GT (Compactive Tourer Concept)

AutoBild Magazine recently leaked an image of the not yet released BMW 1 Series GT also known as the Compactive Tourer Concept. The 1 Series GT will be the first Front Wheel Drive BMW with a lineup of FWD 3 Cylinder BMW models to follow. The BMW 1 Series GT has not yet been confirmed for North America, the size should be similar to the MINI Countryman. We will inform you if we hear of more firm details, for the mean time enjoy our composite render below based on the Autobild Leaked images.

Press Release: MINI Countryman John Cooper Works

Earlier this year MINI Markham offered a MINI Countryman JCW bodykit for your MINI Countryman S but soon coming in 2013 we could have the actual MINI Countryman John Cooper Works Edition here in Canada. Availability in Canada unconfirmed at this time, however a white MINI Countryman JCW has been spotted testing in Ontario in August 2012 so there is a good chance we will get this car here in Canada.

Press Release: Introduction of the latest new model to wear the badge of MINI’s John Cooper Works sub-brand; MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is the performance model of the range and the first to come with MINI ALL4 all-wheel drive;MINI John Cooper Works Countryman combines racing passion on the road with extreme driving fun on rough terrain; authentic embodiment of traditional motor sport expertise and the current rally racing programme; introducing this distinctive racing feel into another new vehicle segment opens up additional target groups for the John Cooper Works brand. (Gallery and Press Release after the Jump)