Although the new 2011 Bmw X5 made its debut on Sunday, first photos with the new M Sport Package for the popular SUV are starting to emerge on the web. As you can see, this package include new front and rear bumpers, side skirts as well as exclusive 19-inch wheels. Inside we will find sport seats, special aluminum trim as well as an M Sport steering wheel with paddles. More details will be released when the manufacturer will officially unveil the new package. Photos after the jump!

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According to the best Bmw source a.k.a. Scott26 we found out today more detail regarding the upcoming M1 sports car. Although it will be based on the standard 1-Series, it appears that this new car will feature a more muscular appearance especially at the front which, receiving a trapezoid grille flanked by two intakes to allow air to cool the six piston brakes. The larger grille at the front of the vehicle will help the high performance intercooler to receive more air. The new aluminum bonnet will incorporate a hood bulge again to hint at the power underneath and will be flanked by two airducts at each side with one for design symmetry. The front wings will also be wider in order to accommodate the standard 18″ 5 spoke wheels with optional 18″ Competition wheels. The new fenders will incorporate the typical M characteristic of a side vent, like any other M car from Bmw. The new M1 will feature the classic “Ducktail”, marking a return of the legendary spoiler for a more cohesive look and additional aid for aerodynamics. Like the M3, the M1 will also receive a reinforced carbon fiber roof.

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BMW AG predicts that in 2010, it will have a modest rise in car sales. It also expects a 2009 pretax profit despite the global economic crisis.

Some analysts say that the sales figures for 2009 are indeed welcome and they’re optimistic about BMW’s targets; however, others contend that there will still be pressure on BMW’s profit margins and outlook as the car sector remains at risk due to the ongoing economic crisis. Equinet analyst Tim Schuldt said that revenues have been positive and he is keeping a “buy” rating on the stock. BMW disclosed that its 2009 sales came in at 50.68 billion euros ($71.15 billion), exceeding the DZ Bank estimate of 48.35 billion euros. Citigroup analysts also want to keep a “buy” rating on BMW because they think that the launch of the new 5-series medium-premium sedan in 2010 could add positive momentum to the current consensus for revenue growth of 5%.

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If you’re hesitating to purchase a BMW pre-owned car, then this news is likely to push you into buying one. BMW of North America is improving its no-cost maintenance plan and is adding two years or 50,000 miles on select certified pre-owned 2007 models sold between Feb. 2 and March 31.

This upgrade gets activated when a new-car transferable four-year or 50,000-mile warranty expires. BMW customers who qualify include certified pre-owned 2007 3-Series, 5-Series and 7-Series. They are eligible to receive the no-cost maintenance plan upgrade that raises the warranty to six years or 100,000 miles. Continued after the jump!

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Yesterday we showed you the leaked photos, but today it time to officially present you the brand new 2011 Bmw X5, a facelifted version of the popular SUV which promises to bring new powertrains and updated design.

The X5 facelift is led by the redesign of the front fascia and position of the standard foglamps but also by an increased size of both the central and outer air intakes which hints at the boosted engine output. A matte-finished silver protection plate extends across the entire width of the central air intake, emphasizing the muscular features of the SUV, and accentuates the new X5’s character. The new dual round Xenon Adaptive headlights and foglamps are now situated higher and closer to the kidney grille. The rear end matches the graphic structure of the front end, the surrounds of the dual exhaust pipes are now painted in body color while the The L-shaped taillight fixtures, each with two LED light banks, create the BMW-signature nighttime appearance. Bmw added new body colors such as Deep Sea Blue, Platinum Grey and Sparkling Bronz but also new interior colors Oyster or Cinnamon Brown in addition to the familiar Sand Beige, and Black, and matte Satin Silver interior trim strips.Continued after the jump!

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At the Geneva Motor Show, Lumma’s tuning package for the BMW X6 M will be displayed. The latest images of the project came from company’s Russian distributor, Topcar. The car, which will be labeled the CLR X 650 M, will be fitted with an aggressive body kit.

At the front of the car, there is a redesigned bumper with huge air intakes and led daytime running lights. At the side of the car, there are new side skirts and wider wheel arches. The rear of the SAV features a diffuser (with three incorporated fins) and massive spoiler (or it could be a discreet boot lip, depending on the version). The car has impressive 23-inch rims. Lumma will offer a variety of models to suit anyone’s taste and budget. The X6 M’s standard twin-turbo V8 engine will receive a 95 HP and 150 Nm increase. This means that the powerplant will deliver 650 HP and 830 Nm of torque. These enable the car to go from zero to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds and to attain a top speed of 312km/h (194 mph). Photo gallery after the jump!

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Thanks to some leaked photos we are able to show you today the first photos with the facelifted X5 SUV, which will be officially unveiled in March at the Geneva Motor Show.

As you can see from the photos the new SUV comes with the corona lights, seen on the new 2011 Bmw 3-Series Coupe and Cabriolet as well as on the 5-Series GT but also a new set of rear lights. The new X5 also gets refurbished front and rear bumpers Regarding the engines, we will have the xDrive35i with its 306 hp, the xDrive30sd with 286 hp, xDrive30d with its 245 hp as well as a new xDrive40d with an impressive 300 hp. Bmw promises new colors for the interior and the exterior, but you’d better be patience until we will have the official details! Photo gallery after the jump!

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BMW will again partner with PSA Peugeot Citroën to develop a new I-4 for the Mini range. In 2002, the two companies had signed a deal to design a new range of four-cylinder engines.

Production started in 2005 and since then, 1.3 million examples of the “Prince” engine have been manufactured in both 1.4- and 1.6-liter forms, which were used in the Mini, Citroën C4, and Peugeot 308. Details of the upcoming gasoline four-cylinder have yet to be disclosed. But what we know for sure is that the partnership is intent on satisfying European EU6 emissions requirements, which enact a strict requirement on nitrogen oxide output in 2014. According to the press release, the BMW-PSA partnership will not only deal with the cylinder walls. It also will examine other potential areas for cooperation at systems and component level.

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BMW AG is joining a list of companies looking to manage their pension liabilities. Its British pension fund is thinking of ways to cover the risk posed by people living longer.

BMW said that the schemes’ trustees are consistently on the lookout for options to control and reduce the risks associated with the financing of the scheme. The Financial Times said that the scheme aims to insure 2.5 billion pounds ($4.1 billion) of longevity risks from the scheme. According to the defined benefit pension fund’s last valuation report in April 2007, it had 4.4 billion pounds in liabilities and a 584 million deficit BMW said the scheme was working toward matching its liabilities. One method to reduce the risk is through longevity swaps, under which a pension scheme can exchange the uncertainty connected to the costs of financing pensions over a longer term with a pre-determined stream of cash with a counterparty. This in return, takes on the longevity risk for the lifetime of the swap.

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Pricing information for BMW’s 2011 Alpina B7 has just been announced. It has only been a month after BMW disclosed that the sedan will arrive at the US in the spring. For the standard wheelbase, pricing starts at $122,875.

The extended wheelbase is priced from $126,775. The North American debut will be at the Chicago International Auto Show. The 2011 Albina B7 will be available at nationwide dealers in the full line of BMW 7 Series exterior colors, in addition to the signature Alpina Blue metallic paint. For improved aerodynamics, the car has been fitted with front and rear spoilers, two polished double-tailpipes exhaust system, and 21-inch wheels (or 20-spoke ALPINA CLASSIC wheels). For its interior, there is an Alpina logo featured on the upper seatbacks of the standard leather Comfort seats and on the engine bay. Hand-stitched Lavalina leather is also seen covering the dashboard, door panels and the center console. Its other features are multi-contour front seats with heating and cooling and heated rear seats. Photo gallery after the jump!

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