Whisperings of an imminent increase in fuel economy standards are getting louder. Understandably, such news has many speed hounds full with angst. After all, the tactic of most automakers is simply to sacrifice power. But, not BMW.

It's not that we blame other automakers for sacrificing power...It certainly is one of the easiest solutions available. But, BMW isn't worried about making their life easier.  They're concerned with continuing to meet luxury drivers' scrupulous standards for power.

That's not to say BMW is any less interested in the environment, or upping the ante on fuel economy…

What does BMW have in store next for the BMW M5? Now, why would Wagner BMW of Shrewsbury go and ruin the surprise like that? Oh, right because we're dedicated to keeping you informed, that's why. BMW recently showed off a prototype for the at next-gen M5 at the Laguna Seca Raceway, just outside Monterey, California, and we've got the inside scoop just for you!

At the forefront of the new M5's upgrades is, of course, performance. But, that is not all BMW has packed into the redesigned offering from their M brand. As Brian Watts…