After a morning session of lapping the 2012 BMW 335i Sport Line around the near mountainous Laguna Seca Raceway, I was ready for a break as, after riding for a few laps with Joey Hand, my easily coaxed stomach was … Continue reading
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In well-worn M philosophy, the chassis must always be faster than the engine. For decades this has been an engineering challenge for M, because they’ve always fitted stonking engines under the hood. To go the wayward American route of fitting … Continue reading
The iconic M6 returns from a two year hiatus more powerful, more athletic, more focused, more luxurious and more efficient than ever before. Since the “M6” badge was first placed on a BMW back in 1987, this iconic model has … Continue reading
The new 2013 BMW M6 Convertible makes its world debut today with the first photos and official information. As expected, the new M6 shares the same engine with the recently unveiled M5. Internally designated as the S63Tü this new engine … Continue reading
See update below with official BMW statement BMW of North America has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to settle U.S. government allegations that it failed to promptly notify regulators about potential safety defects. NTHSA says that BMW agreed … Continue reading
Some fragment of an article flashed by, probably on an iPad, that got me thinking about all of the small-scale manufacturers of automobiles and their need for drivetrain components. More than one genius has gone to financial ruin thinking they … Continue reading





After a morning session of lapping the 2012 BMW 335i Sport Line around the near mountainous Laguna Seca Raceway, I was ready for a break as, after riding for a few laps with Joey Hand, my easily coaxed stomach was … Continue reading
Pinned to the bolstered seat, I see a Melbourne Red blur streak, belting out a mechanical howl, by the left side of my car and, in a single motion, sweep down across the nose of the Titanium Silver 335i I’m … Continue reading
I’m on the way back from Monterey, California, fresh off testing the all new F30 3 Series in both N20-powered 328i and N55-powered 335i guise. Only I don’t want to leave. I went into the F30 test, in a way, … Continue reading
January 2012 will mark the 50th running of the world famous 24 Hours of Daytona. While this year will be a hallmark for the race itself, its also shaping up to be quite an event for BMW enthusiasts. Over the … Continue reading
2011 has been quite a busy year for Bavarian Motor Works! If anything, it was easy for us to tell given how busy the BMWBLOG staff have been. Hugo attended the US launch of the 1M Coupe at Monticello Motor … Continue reading
In the early days of Bavarian Motor Works, the four-cylinder engine was the basis for many of the cars. The combination of the small, two-door BMW sedans and the M10 four banger was successful in a big way. By the … Continue reading
Last month, BMW was the honored marque of the Savannah Speed Classic and Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance. The event kicked off on October 28th and the week-long series of events began at the Savannah Harbor Race Circuit on Hutchinson … Continue reading
The objects ahead are quick-moving blurs of white with streaks of red, blue and purple sliding against a dark green background. Two corners later and I’m still death-gripping the the door but I’ve finally been able to lock eyes back … Continue reading
Sadly, the 2011 American Le Mans Series season has come and my has it been a successful one. The ALMS is the most competitive sports car series in this hemisphere and with good cause. Last year, BMW Team RLL(Rahal Letterman … Continue reading