Munich, Germany – If I may steal a riff from Top Gear, BMWBLOG recently visited the top secret BMW Forschung und Innovation Zentrum (Research and Innovation Center), which is approximately 100 yards from the south entrance to the Am Hart … Continue reading

While all-wheel-drive, a higher ride height and four doors all play their part in shaping MINI’s new Countryman, the mission objective has always boiled down to one thing: space. As MINI’s younger customer base transitions into their next phase of … Continue reading

Earlier today, BMWBLOG went behind the wheel of the new 2012 BMW 650i Convertible. The Black Sapphire cabriolet was put through paces on a 500 km round trip route from Cabos to Baja, Mexico. Our first driving impressions and exclusive … Continue reading

In just a few hours, we will take the reins of a new BMW 6 Series Convertible for a test drive from the beautiful Los Cabos, Mexico to La Paz. Earlier today, BMW hosted a production presentation of the new … Continue reading

Without a doubt, BMW has hit the jackpot with the new 1M. The limited production numbers, the positive drive reviews and the back-to-roots angle, has made the new “baby-M” one of the most desirable BMWs in 2011. In the U.S., … Continue reading

Step 1 – Ordering Your BMW It was only a short time ago that Horatiu, my friend and Editor-in-Chief called me with exciting news: we’re going to Germany. But this isn’t another trip to an International auto show, or tour … Continue reading

Now this is something you don’t get to see every day. A 1980 BMW M1 supercar shows up on eBay and it is quite unique. The one of 456 examples ever built has only 4,418 kilometers (2,747 miles) on the … Continue reading

With a compact coupe body, rear drive, 50/50 weight distribution, and powerful engine, the BMW 135i Coupe is “pure BMW.” I had my sights set on the 135i Coupe when BMW announced it was coming to the States in 2007. … Continue reading

Ahead of the official reveal last week, the BMW M5 Concept was previewed to a select crowd in Shanghai, and the fans’ response has been nothing short of enthusiastic. The new F10 M5 launches at the end of this year … Continue reading