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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First look: 2011 BMW 5 Series
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In 5-series, Featured Posts, on February 15th, 2010

Last week, courtesy of BMW North America, yours truly had a chance to spend some much needed time with the all new 2011 BMW 5 Series. The new sporty sedan made its debut last month during the international media launch … Continue reading
Autocar chooses the E-Class before the 2011 BMW 5 Series
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In 5-series, Featured Posts, on February 6th, 2010

Despite of being clearly a BMW focused online media, we try and many times succeed in keeping an objective tone in our articles. There are of course more times when we brag about our bimmers, but there are also times … Continue reading
2011 BMW 5 Series vs. Jaguar XF
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In 5-series, Featured Posts, on February 4th, 2010

Historically, BMW has always been compared to its German compatriots from Ingolstadt and Stuttgart (Audi and Mercedes-Benz) and from time to time, vehicles produced by Lexus or Infiniti would jump into play. But now, surprisingly, there’s a British company that’s … Continue reading
Photo Gallery: 2011 BMW 530d in Portugal
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In 5-series, on February 4th, 2010

BMW diesel engines have always been sort of our favorites here at BMWBLOG and after we posted the 2011 BMW 530d test drive, we realized what a great combination it actually brings: the luxury and sportiness of the new 5, … Continue reading
2011 BMW 5 Series: Interview with suspension specialist Jos van As
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In 5-series, Featured Posts, on January 28th, 2010

At the International Media Launch of the new 2011 BMW 5 Series, our very own Benny at BimmerToday, had the opportunity to speak with Jos van As, the man responsible for the chassis tuning and the suspension in the new … Continue reading
Autobild TV: 2011 BMW 5 Series – New in motion footage
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In 5-series, on January 28th, 2010

While the video is in German and there no subtitles available, we believe most of you will enjoy seeing the new 2011 BMW 5 Series in motion once again. The new model has recently launched at the International Media event … Continue reading
2011 BMW 530d – First Drive in Portugal
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In 5-series, Featured Posts, on January 27th, 2010

The new BMW 530d is one of those models that many of us are already craving for. Available in Europe only, the BMW 530d is equipped with a single turbocharger version of the same 3.0-liter inline-six diesel engine used in … Continue reading
Column: The Zaftig GT
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In 5 Series GT, on January 26th, 2010

There seem to be multiple definitions of the term, Gran Tourismo Turismo . How else could such disparate vehicles like a Mustang GT, Bentley Continental GT, Nissan GT-R, Ferrari 599 GTB, Pontiac GTO and the new BMW 550i GT all … Continue reading
Autoblog drives the 2011 BMW 5 Series
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In 5-series, on January 26th, 2010

Autoblog is next in the 2011 BMW 5 Series reviews lane. Our turn has finally come today and a quick review was posted earlier, but before our full review goes up, let’s take a moment and learn more about the … Continue reading