You gotta love those tree-huggers. They are seriously convinced that riding a bicycle or eating tofu will save a few icebergs or some tasmanian animals from extinction. As a matter of fact, couple days ago, I got into a fight … 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





You gotta love those tree-huggers. They are seriously convinced that riding a bicycle or eating tofu will save a few icebergs or some tasmanian animals from extinction. As a matter of fact, couple days ago, I got into a fight … Continue reading
Remember the 1980s? Who could forget the decade of big hair, extravagant fashion, great music and groundbreaking technical achievements – brick-sized cell phones, monochromatic PC screens, first Mac computers and squarish car design. Tacky and hilarious from today’s perspective, but … Continue reading
I remember first seeing the 1 Series back in September 2004 – also my first trip to Bavaria. I came with my dad to a BMW dealership in Rosenheim, a city 40 miles away from Munich. The showroom was rather … Continue reading
There is no need to explain how emotionally attached are BMW owners to their cars and how we all appreciate the company who makes them, but sometimes, BMW does (or refuses to do) things which make us all ask – … Continue reading
Where has the Car gone? Designing a modern car is a demanding task these days – it must be safe yet made of lightweight materials, it has too look good but still be practical and spacious, the interior must ooze … Continue reading
The year 2001 was a turning point for BMW in the new millennium when it saw the release of its both smallest and largest production cars: the new MINI and the next generation 7 Series. The first one was phenomenally … Continue reading
Any BMW driver would describe his car using words like quality, prestige and high technology wrapped into a distinctive package that is responsive, involving and fun to drive. These attributes can easily apply to all contemporary BMWs, but one model … Continue reading
Over the years, the competition between Mercedes-Benz and BMW was always intense, backed up both by the media and the fan base although the two companies (in most cases) attract different customer profiles. However, due to the recent economic crisis, … Continue reading
In the last ten years, BMW has successfully proven that it can generate a significant amount of controversy regarding its way of business and car making. Just remember how much opinions the company has polarized with their stubborn but forward … Continue reading