BMW believes we’re getting bigger – or at least it seems that way because their cars keep getting bigger. The new F30 3er sedan is dimensionally longer, has a wider track (front & rear) and a longer wheelbase. The one … Continue reading

Update: Full coverage on New BMW 3 Series. On Friday, October 14th, 2011, BMW will unveil the latest generation 3 Series. Ahead of the world premiere, new spy photos appear on the interwebs, and the latest ones gives us a … Continue reading

In many parts of the world it is already Tuesday, but from my desk here in Toronto, it is still Monday for another two hours. I may barely sneak in by the deadline, but through hell or high water I … Continue reading

A curious thing is the V6 – it’s either half an engine or three quarters of an engine. It isn’t as smooth as an in-line six, and it requires more individual parts. Based on its V angle it can sound … Continue reading

I found out about the passing of Steve Jobs on Twitter yesterday evening, the 5th of October, and noticed the immediate outpouring of eulogies; I am hesitant to add my meager contribution to them. I have been around computing (big iron) for … Continue reading

Rumors around a BMW M5 Touring based on the F11 platform first surfaced in 2010, but details have been scarce and no indication from BMW that such model is even being considered. Even the usual spy shots that appear a … Continue reading

Intelligence breeds efficiency:The BMW ActiveHybrid 5. BMW takes the development of intelligent hybrid drive systems to the next level with the introduction of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 – another series-produced model in which a combustion engine and electric motor join forces … Continue reading

Some things require practice, some things require evolutionary leaps through time. Other things are born seemingly perfect, and never cease to amaze as they continually improve – generation after generation. iPods would be a good example of the latter, the … Continue reading

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – BMWBLOG had the opportunity to interview members of the M team. This interview was conducted at the recent IAA show in Frankfurt besides the new BMW M5. The focus of the interview was on technical … Continue reading