Eisenach, Germany – Eisenach is at the heart of the German Federal Republic. It is dead center on the map. The Wartburg castle dominates the hillside on the southwest corner of town while the defunct Fahrzeugfabrik Eisenach occupies a section … Continue reading

BMW believes we’re getting bigger – or at least it seems that way because their cars keep getting bigger. The new F30 3er sedan is dimensionally longer, has a wider track (front & rear) and a longer wheelbase. The one … Continue reading

The F30 3 Series sedan represents the sixth generation of the 3er. BMW followed the captivating 2002 with the 3 series, and while the 2002 brought the buzz to the brand, the 3 series brought the sales. The E36 3er … Continue reading

A curious thing is the V6 – it’s either half an engine or three quarters of an engine. It isn’t as smooth as an in-line six, and it requires more individual parts. Based on its V angle it can sound … Continue reading

I found out about the passing of Steve Jobs on Twitter yesterday evening, the 5th of October, and noticed the immediate outpouring of eulogies; I am hesitant to add my meager contribution to them. I have been around computing (big iron) for … Continue reading

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – BMWBLOG had the opportunity to interview members of the M team. This interview was conducted at the recent IAA show in Frankfurt besides the new BMW M5. The focus of the interview was on technical … Continue reading

BMWBLOG had an opportunity to chat with Anders Warming, the Head of Mini Design at the IAA held in Frankfurt. BMWBLOG: What was the thinking behind the somewhat startling root treatment of the Mini Coupe? Anders Warming: The roof treatment … Continue reading

Frankfurt am Main – I brought the extra stout umbrella along knowing that Frankfurt am Main is the financial capitol of Europe and, given the uncertainty of the European economic union, it might be raining bankers in the financial district. … Continue reading

BMWBLOG continues the coverage from the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show and at the end of a long day, we have a quick report from one of the largest car shows in the world. Bosch had cutaway versions of the piezo … Continue reading