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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IAA 2011: Day 1 Recap
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In Auto Shows, on September 14th, 2011

BMWBLOG team walked the floor today at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show and at the end of a long, yet exciting day, we have a quick report from one of the largest car shows in the world. The Weismann roadster … Continue reading
IAA 2011: Rowan Atkinson aka Johnny English comes to Rolls Royce display
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In Auto Shows, on September 13th, 2011

As we announced yesterday, the famous British actor and a huge car aficionado, Rowan Atkinson, made a public appearance at the Rolls Royce display in Frankfurt. His appearance is related to the special Rolls Royce Phantom with a 9.0 liter … Continue reading
IAA 2011: ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
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In Auto Shows, on September 13th, 2011

Today, at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, Buchloe-based automaker ALPINA unveils the new 2012 ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible which is based on the new BMW 6 Series Convertible. As expected with all the ALPINA models, the B6 Bi-Turbo Cabriolet receives … Continue reading
IAA 2011: BMW EffecientDynamics and the ‘i’ Sub-brand
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In Auto Shows, on September 13th, 2011

BMW’s EffecientDynamics have been a key to the company’s ability to deliver performance with reductions in fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. The Twin Power Turbo gas engines are a significant contributor to that achievement and manage to squeeze big power … Continue reading
IAA 2011: The New BMW M5 Presented to the Public
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In Auto Shows, Featured Posts, on September 13th, 2011

Just when you thought that there was no more hope for companies to build bahn-burners, BMW roars ahead with the new M5. It’s not easy following the phenomenal V10 powered E60 M5, but it appears that the turbo-charged V8 in … Continue reading
IAA 2011: BMW X6 M with Performance Parts
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In Auto Shows, on September 13th, 2011

A small part of the BMW display in Hall 11 is dedicated to BMW M models. One of the world premieres this year at Frankfurt Auto Show is a BMW X6 M with Performance Parts. The Melbourne Red Metallic X6 … Continue reading
First Look at Hall 11 – BMW at the IAA
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In Auto Shows, on September 12th, 2011

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – Die Zeit (The Times) put on a ‘Future Summit’ at the BMW exhibition at the 64th IAA. The purpose was to discuss the future of mobility, but it also gave a first look at the … Continue reading
Preview of the 64th IAA – The Frankfurt Motor Show
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In Auto Shows, on September 10th, 2011

The Frankfurt motor show will be open to the press on the 13th and 14th of September and BMWBLOG will be there, naturally. After all, who can resist the allure of a couple of days in Germany surrounded by great … Continue reading
Photo Gallery: Legends of the Autobahn
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In Auto Shows, on August 31st, 2011

The Friday during the Monterey Car Week is one of the most special day for the automotive fans attending the annual car event in Pebble Beach. Several car events, including the Quail Motorsports Gathering, Concorso Italiano and Legends of the … Continue reading