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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2012 BMW 1 Series – Styling Analysis
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In 1-series, on June 5th, 2011

To open the proverbial can of worms, the styling of the new F20 is controversial (based on the volume of negative tweets seen after the embargo was broken on Friday). The flanks of the car seem to be following the … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Test Drive: BMW X1 launches in Canada
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on June 2nd, 2011

Toronto, Canada – Canada is doing alright. Employment and the economy are good and the Canadian dollar is going from strength to strength against the US dollar. With good employment and a strong currency, Canadians are looking more and more … Continue reading
Today’s Tech Tip: Triple Turbos
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In Interesting, on May 31st, 2011

I swore off turbo-charged cars after the mid 1980s, I’d had enough of the lag until 3500 RPM and then the boost would come on with a rush (though it was fun), the nasty side affects of a turbo-charged FWD … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Visits BMW Classic
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In Interesting, on May 31st, 2011

Munich, Germany – The last stop for me on Innovation Day was a walk from the FIZ on BMW-Allee to the BMW Classic facility. Located on Schleissheimerstrasse, the multi-story building houses pieces of the BMW collection that are not on … Continue reading
Editorial: The BMW 1M – Further Reflections
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In 1 Series M Coupe, Featured Posts, on May 14th, 2011

During the BMW NA M Brand Manager’s (Matt Russell) presentation of the 1M after our morning road trip and track session, the 1M was shown in comparison to previous M cars. There was a comparison of HP and size among … Continue reading
BMW 1M Full Specs
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In 1 Series M Coupe, on May 13th, 2011

For those of you technical aficionados out there, here are the specifications for the new 1M. It shares the track of the M3, front and rear to the millimeter according to M Brand Manager NA, Matt Russell. Of note is … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Test Drive: 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on May 12th, 2011

My in-laws stopped by today to show off their new Honda Accord; V6, four doors, automatic, it’s a nice, well built, comfortable car . . . if you’re looking for transportation. And that’s just it, BMW builds cars for folks … Continue reading
BMW 1M: Quick Driving Impressions
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In 1 Series M Coupe, on May 10th, 2011

This is a preview of our upcoming full test drive of the new 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe. Stay tuned! The new 1M is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde affair. Like the 135i, the 1M is docile … Continue reading
*Updated* Live Photos and Tweets: BMW 1M Test Drive
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In 1 Series M Coupe, Featured Posts, on May 10th, 2011

We are tweeting live. See below We are bringing you live photos from the BMW 1M press test drives near New York. Our own Hugo Becker is on-site and is currently driving the new “baby-M”, both on track and on … Continue reading