Plenty of people claim that Formula 1 is boring, a series where passing is impossible and races are won and lost in the pits. It’s no NASCAR, they say. Thank god, I say. Dull or not, every season there … Continue reading
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In well-worn M philosophy, the chassis must always be faster than the engine. For decades this has been an engineering challenge for M, because they’ve always fitted stonking engines under the hood. To go the wayward American route of fitting … Continue reading
The iconic M6 returns from a two year hiatus more powerful, more athletic, more focused, more luxurious and more efficient than ever before. Since the “M6” badge was first placed on a BMW back in 1987, this iconic model has … Continue reading
The new 2013 BMW M6 Convertible makes its world debut today with the first photos and official information. As expected, the new M6 shares the same engine with the recently unveiled M5. Internally designated as the S63Tü this new engine … Continue reading
See update below with official BMW statement BMW of North America has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to settle U.S. government allegations that it failed to promptly notify regulators about potential safety defects. NTHSA says that BMW agreed … Continue reading
Some fragment of an article flashed by, probably on an iPad, that got me thinking about all of the small-scale manufacturers of automobiles and their need for drivetrain components. More than one genius has gone to financial ruin thinking they … Continue reading





Plenty of people claim that Formula 1 is boring, a series where passing is impossible and races are won and lost in the pits. It’s no NASCAR, they say. Thank god, I say. Dull or not, every season there … Continue reading
Formula 1 has descended upon England and the fast Silverstone circuit. Silverstone has a rich history in British motorsport and was site of the very first Formula 1 race in 1950. Like many of England’s racetracks, it is the byproduct … Continue reading
Despite the momentum BMW Sauber might have gained with its victory two weeks ago in Canada, Ferrari was back to business as usual when the checkered flag fell on the French Grand Prix. It was Kimi Raikkonen’s race to lose, … Continue reading
The field is set for Sunday’s French Grand Prix. Despite mixed results from Friday and Saturday’s practices at the Magny-Cours circuit, which saw the hometown Renaults quickest on the timesheets, it was the red cars of Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe … Continue reading
Robert Kubica joined a small fraternity of drivers yesterday when he secured his first-ever Formula One victory at the Canadian Grand Prix. He becomes the fifth driver to claim maiden victory in Canada, hot on the heels (wheels?) of McLaren … Continue reading
Robert Kubica has just led teammate Nick Heidfeld and the entire BMW Sauber team home to a 1-2 victory at the Grand Prix of Canada. This is Kubica's first victory, the Bavarian team's first win of the season, and its … Continue reading
The grid is set for Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix, and today’s qualifying sessions delivered a few surprises. Chief among them is Lewis Hamilton’s pole in the McLaren, a lap at 1:17.886 and fully .6 seconds quicker than the 2nd-place car … Continue reading
It is five days until F1’s Friday practice commences at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. The track is a temporary course on the St. Lawrence River, and it spans the manmade Ile Notre Dame. Each year it is gathered up … Continue reading
Mixed weather conditions in Monaco. Just the thing to stir up the nattering, passless procession that inevitably occurs here each May. As the lights went out for the start, the rain fell in earnest. Polesitter Felipe Massa in the Ferrari … Continue reading