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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BMWBLOG First Drive: MINI JCW Countryman
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on April 2nd, 2012

When MINI released the Countryman in early 2010, some fans of the brand called foul. MINI producing a larger four-door seemed almost sacrilegious – it was the unthinkable – like Ferrari producing an all-wheel drive sports car (Achhem: the Ferrari … Continue reading
BMWBLOG First Drive: MINI JCW Coupe
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on March 29th, 2012

It’s difficult not to get a touch excited when you slip behind the wheel of any John Cooper Works tuned MINI. There is an air about the vehicle that just feels special. Fine details on the exterior hint towards the … Continue reading
BMW Recalls 1.3 Million Cars Worldwide
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In News, on March 27th, 2012

BMW today announced the recall of 1.3 million vehicles. The cars effected by the recall are 5 and 6 series models built between 2003 and 2010. The recall does not apply to any current production model BMWs. Based on the … Continue reading
Opposite Lock: The 5 GT Gives Birth
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on March 26th, 2012

Some time has gone by since the launch of the BMW 5 Gran Turismo. Built upon the 7 series’ platform, the car was modified to look like a 5 and drive like a 7 with the storage space and utility … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Drive Review: 2012 BMW 650i Convertible – Once ‘You’ve Made It,’ You’ll Want to Keep on Driving
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on March 21st, 2012

Words and Photos: Shawn Molnar [Racetrack Photos Credit: Kelsey Hepples] To be considered a carmaker’s “flagship,” a car must become more than simply an automobile. It must rouse excitement, it must nip at the heels of perfection. The stakes are … Continue reading
Opposite Lock: The Joy of Sharing
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on March 20th, 2012

There are looks of pride, shame, excitement and contentment, but some looks defy categorization. They are so packed with emotion that they speak one thousand volumes without a single word spoken. Such facial expressions are often found in cliche places: … Continue reading
Video: BMWBLOG Takes BMW’s 328i Luxury Line for a Spin
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In Videos, on March 18th, 2012

BMWBLOG brings you a quick drive video review of the new 328i Luxury line. Launched with three new lines: the Sport, Modern, and Luxury line, BMW has created a 3 Series for all. The Luxury line is particularly well suited … Continue reading
BMWBLOG First Drive: BMW 328i Luxury Line
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on March 15th, 2012

“Different strokes for different folks” – so goes the American adage of the mid 1960s. BMW has caught on and fully embraced this concept by unveiling not one, but three new 3 series sedans. Yes, they are overwhelmingly similar and … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Interviews Philippe Letourneau – Chief Canadian Driving Instructor
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In Interesting, MINI, on March 11th, 2012

Philippe Letourneau is unassuming when he walks in the room, but he brings massive talent and racing experience with him, everywhere he goes. At first, you may wonder: what qualifies this man to bear the name, “Chief?” After a few … Continue reading