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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BMW K1600 Teaser Video
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In Motorrad, on September 11th, 2010

Today we link you to an in-bedded teaser video showing BMW’s hotly anticipated inline-6 motorcycle engine. The full engine specifications and two new motorcycles it will power will be released in early October at INTERMOT, the World’s premier motorcycle show. … Continue reading
BMWBLOG First Drive: 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive 35iS
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on September 10th, 2010

Words: Shawn Molnar Photos: Shawn Molnar (Cover Photo, Gregg Jarem) 3 cans of alphabet soup later and I still don’t have the whole name. Of course BMW’s nomenclature tells you a lot about what’s under the badge. Here we have … Continue reading
ALMS Race Review: 3rd Place Podium for BMW at Mosport
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In Racing, on August 30th, 2010

BMWBLOG was live from Mosport today and got a taste for ALMS action with the BMW Rahal Letterman Race Team. The precision and professionalism of the team is impressive – it is no wonder BMW has become successful in every … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Classic Test Drive: BMW Z1
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In Test Drives, on August 30th, 2010

BMW’s Z1 is a classic roadster that embodies the spirit of BMW design quite well. It is bold, innovative, and utterly different. With top down and doors down (open?) we jumped in to get a better feel for this modern … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Drive Review: 2011 BMW 550i – Survival of the Fittest
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on August 6th, 2010

Words: Shawn Molnar | Photos: Shawn Molnar In the evolutionary doctrine, all animal species change and adapt to ensure their own survival. Cumbersome qualities are traded for more agile traits; physical handicaps are traded for athletic strengths. What if an … Continue reading
2011 BMW X3: Bigger, Lighter, Faster, Frugal
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In BMW X3, on July 16th, 2010

BMW’s recently revamped X3 makes improvements over its predecessor in every area. While looks are subjective and we’ll leave aesthetic judgments to you – the physical improvements of BMW’s latest Xdrive are not open for debate. With a additional cargo … Continue reading
BMWBLOG On-Track Comparison: M3 vs 335iS – BMW’s Sibling Rivalry
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on July 8th, 2010

Words: Shawn Molnar Photos: Greg Jarem The Battle is all too familiar. Exhausts growl from the paddock. Angel eyes glare ahead. Two serious sports cars patiently await their release upon the asphalt. This time, Munich’s champion sports car, the venerable … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Drive Review: 550i GT – The Practical Athlete
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on July 1st, 2010

Words: Shawn Molnar Photos: Alan Martin / Shawn Molnar “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” growled my librarian as I begrudgingly accepted a novel from her outstretched hand. Many years later and the point is well taken, first appearances … Continue reading
WSBK 2010: It’s Shock and Awe from BMW with Pole Position and a Podium Finish!
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In Motorrad, on June 29th, 2010

BMW has turned the tables on their competition with an incredible Pole position from Troy Corser atop the S1000RR race bike. Troy won Pole by a large margin of over half a second; neither Ducati, Honda, Aprillia, Yamaha nor Suzuki … Continue reading