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)

BMW Zagato Roadster Concept Study

After much positive reaction from the BMW Zagato Coupe at Italy's Concorso d’Elleganza Villa d’Este earlier this year, BMW and Zagato has one again come together to create another beautiful masterpiece. The Roadster bears striking resemblance to the Coupe sharing the same fascia, however a large portion of the BMW Z4 based Zagato Roadster is bespoke; even the hardtop has been ditched in favor of a Soft Top. (Press Release + Gallery inside)

BMW iDrive Touch Controller (Press Release and Gallery)

The fingers on our hands is quite simply the most natural input device most of us are born with, the new BMW iDrive Touch Controller is the latest innovation which connects technology to our natural ability of touch. Now you can simply pinch to zoom in and out very much like the popular touch screen smart phone. Read the press release and view a gallery of this new innovation after the jump.

2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (Press Release and Gallery)

Aside from the "ActiveHybrid 3" badges and the distinctively bespoke alloy wheels it is hard to distinguish the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 from a BMW 335i Sportline. Under the hood the ActiveHybrid 3 is powered by a 306 horsepower inline 6 twin power turbo found in the BMW 335i but with a little extra something special, an additional 55 horsepower from an electric motor. 0-100kms in only 5.3 seconds! And the best part? 5.9L / 100kms, a marriage between performance and efficiency. Click read more for the Press Release and a full gallery.   

2013 BMW 7 Series LCI Facelift Wallpapers. (Updated Info)

You may have already seen it, if not click read more for the full gallery then click on a picture to enlarge and right click to save as or set as wallpaper. Enjoy!

Official Word on the Canadian MY2013 BMW 7 Series lineup below (Starting July 2012 Production)

BMW 740Li xDrive
BMW 740Li ActiveHybrid
BMW 750i xDrive
BMW 750Li xDrive
BMW 760Li V12 
 

This Just In: Official 2013 BMW 7 Series LCI (Facelift)

Press Release: The new BMW 7 Series is set to reinforce its position as the most innovative sedan in the luxury segment. The flagship model series of the BMW fleet embodies sporting elegance, refined powertrain technology and luxurious comfort in equal measure. And now, by making a clear step up in terms of product substance, the Sedan is set to underline its leadership. New LED headlights, an upgraded interior with optimised soundproofing, markedly improved ride comfort, a comprehensive selection of optional equipment and state-of-the-art safety technology combine to create an in-car experience from the top drawer. A line-up of either new or optimised drive systems, including the world’s most powerful six-cylinder in-line diesel engine and the second-generation BMW ActiveHybrid 7, set new performance and efficiency benchmarks. (Read More with LARGE gallery with Videos After the Jump)

Richard Kim - Exterior Designer for the BMW i3 & i8

Richard Kim discusses the design philosophy behind the exterior design of the BMW i3 and i8 at a recent press release.