BMW of Bakersfield

You may previously have read about BMW's futuristic Vision ConnectedDrive concept. A bit of news was leaked before its grand debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. For example, we knew that it was designed to connect driver, passenger, and environment like no other car ever made. However, now that the proverbial cloak has been officially removed, we have even more specs to share.

Outside, the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept offers a sexy, foreign…

BMW has finally revealed details on its new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine scheduled to appear in many North American models next year. The new engine is called the N20, it's an indirect replacement for the least powerful version of the German carmaker's classic 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder gasoline engine.

Running a twin-scroll turbocharger together with BMW's patented variable valve timing and variable camshaft-control systems, the new 1,997-cc unit reportedly produces 245...