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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Automobile Mag: First Drive 2011 BMW 1-series M coupe
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In 1 Series M Coupe, on April 6th, 2011

Automobile Magazine is the next magazine to get an exclusive ride in the new 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe. Before we jump into the review, let’s start with the conclusion: “Still, on the smiles-per-mile charts, the 1-series M coupe … Continue reading
Photo Comparison: BMW F10 M5 vs. Audi RS6 vs. Mercedes E63 AMG
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In BMW M5, on April 6th, 2011

The super saloons, as our UK friends call them, are back together for a new photo comparison. Just days ago, BMW unveiled the new F10 BMW M5 Concept, the super-sporty luxury sedan that joins the 5 Series family later this … Continue reading
First BMW 1M European Delivery
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In 1 Series M Coupe, Featured Posts, on April 5th, 2011

I ran into a bunch of happy Canadians today. They took delivery of a 1M, the first to be delivered to a North American customer evidently. They got the royal treatment from M, even a meeting with engineers to discuss … Continue reading
Photo Comparison: BMW E60 M5 Concept vs. F10 M5 Concept
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In BMW M5, Featured Posts, on April 5th, 2011

Earlier today, BMW M turned a new page in their long and prosperous history. The new F10 BMW M5 was unveiled, first in a concept form. The car is heading to Shanghai Motor Show later this month and by the … Continue reading
Cutting to the Chase of the BMW M5 Press Release
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In BMW M5, on April 4th, 2011

The purple prose that the PR people have conjured up for the press release of the M5 is thick enough that you can cut it with a knife. There are seven pages filled with every positive adjective known in the … Continue reading
First Videos: BMW M5 Concept
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In BMW M5, on April 4th, 2011

The highly awaited BMW M5 Concept has arrived. The super-sporty luxury sedan made its first appearance on April 1st at the M location in Garching. BMW M’s current but soon to be ex-boss, Dr. Kay Segler, has revealed the new … Continue reading
Just The Facts: BMW M5 Concept
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In BMW M5, on April 4th, 2011

There is a lot of ‘marketing lingo” in the 7 pages press release of the new BMW M5 Concept, so we decided to extract the useful information in a much cleaner format. As we announced earlier today, BMW has previewed … Continue reading
World Debut: BMW M5 Concept
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In BMW M5, Featured Posts, on April 4th, 2011

For 25 years now, the fascinating combination of supreme driving comfort experienced in a premium upper midrange sedan and the handling characteristics of a high-performance sports car has been described by one single unmistakable model designation – BMW M5. In … Continue reading
The One and Only: BMW E34 M5 Convertible
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In BMW M5, on April 4th, 2011

Not a first time unveiling, but always pleasant to see the one-off BMW E34 M5 Convertible. The history of the “never produced M5 Convertible” goes something like this. In 1989, Motorsport engineers developed an M5 convertible, with two lengthened front … Continue reading