Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

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M Dynamic Mode and M Differential Lock in a BMW 1M
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In 1 Series M Coupe, Featured Posts, on May 6th, 2013

Who among us doesn’t day dream of being as talented as BMW Racer Bill Auberlen or imagine drifting a car like they do on Top Gear? Well every now and then you get those epiphany moments in a car where … Continue reading
Interview with Eric Sargent on new BMW Apps for iDrive, eCall and update on iPhone 5 connector
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In Interesting, on April 25th, 2013

BMWBLOG sat down with BMWNA Technology Manager, Eric Sargent at the 2013 New York International Auto Show for a detailed interview to find out what new tech BMW is up to and to find out where BMW is with the … Continue reading
2013 NYIAS: Mercedes brings the CLA to New York
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In Auto Shows, on March 30th, 2013

The Mercedes CLA was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show to huge accolades just months ago. Now Mercedes amps the CLA up with an AMG version, the CLA45 AMG. It’s a 2.0 liter four-cylinder pumping out an impressive 355 hp … Continue reading
Pirelli Display at the 2013 NYIAS
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In Auto Shows, on March 30th, 2013

Pirelli was displaying their best performance rubber including their new F1 Tires for 2013. They have four F1 tires for dry from SS to H and two for the rain I & W that teams can use during the course … Continue reading
2013 NYIAS: 2014 Camaro Z28
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In Auto Shows, on March 29th, 2013

This was perhaps the biggest surprise of the New York Auto Show. Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Camaro Z28 and proclaimed it the most track capable Camaro ever. They weren’t kidding. The white Z28 looked like it wanted to head straight … Continue reading
2013 NYIAS: BMW Concept Active Tourer
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In Auto Shows, on March 29th, 2013

The BMW Concept Active Tourer made its North American Debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The Active Tourer is a plug-in hybrid and sports a long wheelbase with a high roofline. It will combine an electric motor … Continue reading
2013 NYIAS: 2014 Cadillac CTS – A Real Competitor for the BMW 5 Series
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In Auto Shows, on March 29th, 2013

Cadillac unveiled their long overdue CTS redo. It’s aimed squarely as a BMW 5 Series fighter and has some pretty interesting lines, especially the lines that start out on the outside edges of the front bumper. These carry up over … Continue reading
2014 BMW 328d – Test Drive
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In Test Drives, on March 27th, 2013

The last diesel 3 Series sold in North America, the 335d, was wicked fast but BMW emphasized performance over fuel economy and it was at the top of the BMW 3 Series range meaning it cost more than a 328 … Continue reading
BMW 3-Cylinder Engine – Test Drive
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on March 27th, 2013

BMW is embarking off on a whole new engine architecture and BMWBLOG was fortunate to get a preview drive. BMW brought its two 1.5 liter 3-cylinder prototypes housed in a pair of red F20 1 Series 5-doors hatchback. These prototypes … Continue reading