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 at CIAS 2010
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In Auto Shows, Featured Posts, on February 12th, 2010

Since its inception in 1974, the Canadian International Auto Show has been a relatively low-key event. With smaller budgets and less action, Canadians often stand on carpet while their neighbors to the South enjoy the elaborate staging of L.A. or … Continue reading
MINI Melts Toronto with Fun and Sun – CIAS MINI Beachcomber Concept
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In Auto Shows, on February 12th, 2010

Ice was melting fast around the MINI exhibit as the Beachcomber Concept was given a steamy reveal. Based on MINI’s core virtues of simplicity, compact design and fun driving character, the new Beachcomber concept delivers elevated levels of utility while … Continue reading
BMW Triumphs in Toronto – CIAS Yields AJAC Award
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In Auto Shows, Featured Posts, on February 12th, 2010

BMW will be hard pressed to find room in the cabinet for yet another trophy, the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada Award. Bestowed upon the 335d for its “balanced design,” the award goes to the Canadian car that best displays … Continue reading
It’s Time for the Auto Show, Eh?
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In Auto Shows, Featured Posts, on February 11th, 2010

Blessed with some of the world’s greatest driving roads, Canadians are able to make the most of their ‘Ultimate Driving Machines.’ We now look forward to providing coverage of the Canadian International Auto Show held in Toronto. While there will … Continue reading
An Oldie But a Goodie
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In Videos, on February 8th, 2010

In one of our single favorite pieces of automotive video-journalism, Tiff pits the E90 ///M3 Sedan against its claimed rival, the Lexus IS-F. With competition that can’t design an accelerator pedal, the results are as you’d expect. While this episode … Continue reading
To Buy or Not to Buy? Winter Tires are the Question
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In Car Tips, Featured Posts, on February 5th, 2010

Here is the answer. The time is around 19:00 hours on a cold, blustery winter night. The temperature is hovering around -1 and it has been raining, a dangerous stage for icy conditions. Having left the shop with 4 new … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Brings You Coverage From the Canadian International Auto Show
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In Auto Shows, on February 3rd, 2010

Only 8 days left until we arrive at CIAS, the Canadian International Auto Show. We will be providing live coverage from the show, stay tuned for the latest from Toronto next week. CIAS will host the release of the 7 series Hybrid and Z4 … Continue reading
Editorial: Why Build a Supercar?
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on January 29th, 2010

As a toddler, you walked the enormous isles of the toy store, looking up at the shelves as though floors of a skyscraper. Filled with wonderment, you contemplated what you would really like to play with and you tried to … Continue reading
BMW S1000RR – Carbon Fiber Kills the Kilogram
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In Motorrad, on January 27th, 2010

We have received fresh information about the alleged “S1000RR HP” model we reported on at the 2010 NAIAS. As it turns out, there will be no factory installed “HP package” for the bike, but rather a wide selection of performance … Continue reading