World Premiere: BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe

World Premiere: BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe

BMW and Pininfarina are two of the most tradition-swathed names in the motoring world. Each is a byword for cutting-edge technology, style, dynamics and aesthetics. With the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé, the two time-honoured companies are unveiling the outcome … Continue reading

Test Drive: 2013 Audi S6

Test Drive: 2013 Audi S6

The good old days of the German sport sedan were much simpler times. Your carmaker of choice – be it Audi, BMW or Mercedes – would bolt together a supremely competent family sedan that blended high-class comfort and luxury with … Continue reading

BMWBLOG Test Drive: Tesla Model S

BMWBLOG Test Drive: Tesla Model S

Tesla has had quite a good run lately. Their stock has nearly tripled in the past six months; the Model S has been showered with accolades including Motor Trends 2013 Car of The Year, Automobile Magazines 2013 Automobile of The … Continue reading

BMW Ultimate Driving Experience: BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe vs. Audi A7

BMW Ultimate Driving Experience: BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe vs. Audi A7

BMW attempts to lure in new customers across the United States with a drive and compare event they call the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience. They trot out representative examples of their model line (with the glaring exception of M product … Continue reading

Photo Gallery: BMW M5 Facelift at Nurburgring

Photo Gallery: BMW M5 Facelift at Nurburgring

The new BMW M5 Facelift made its world debut this past weekend at the annual M Festival. The M Division chose to introduce their most iconic model in front of tens of thousands of fans attending the 3-day long event. … Continue reading

BMW M5 Facelift with 575 hp makes debut at 2013 M Festival

BMW M5 Facelift with 575 hp makes debut at 2013 M Festival

BMW M unveiled today the BMW M5 Facelift at the 2013 M Festival. Albert Biermann, Head of Engineering at M, and Thomas Schemera, Marketing Director for BMW M, introduced visual and power upgrades to the popular sporty sedan. Along with … Continue reading

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All BMW Group brands now under one roof at BMW Welt
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In Interesting, on October 18th, 2012

Today, on the fifth anniversary of the opening of the BMW Welt, the BMW Group gave the press a sneak preview of its new brand experience. The official opening weekend for all visitors will be on 20-21 October 2012. From … Continue reading
Opposite Lock: The Reasons
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on October 18th, 2012

My girlfriend recently asked me why I love to drive. She asked me why I smother cars with my love and affection. Then she asked the big one; the question that gets car enthusiasts excited, car designers sweating, and car … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Interviews Michael de Bono, Designer of BMW Concept Active Tourer
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on October 17th, 2012

BMW’s first front-wheel drive vehicle made its world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. To learn more about the challenges in designing a FWD vehicle while maintaining BMW’s core values, we sat down for an interview with Michael de … Continue reading
BMW Super Bild Of The Week: E24 Alpina B7 Turbo Coupe
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In Interesting, on October 16th, 2012

Some cars are destined for classic status, others become legend. Today’s Super Bild showcases one such car. Based on the E24 6 Series, built from 1976 to 1989, the Alpina B7 (Phase 1) version started production in December of 1978 … Continue reading
BMW Classic restores a 1972 BMW 2000 Touring
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In Interesting, on October 15th, 2012

The happy conclusion of the comprehensive restoration of a historic vehicle is invariably awaited with excited anticipation. The end of September 2012 marked the completion of another such project: a 1972 BMW 2000 Touring, completely rebuilt in the BMW Classic … Continue reading
The Spun Bearing: Carbon Fiber, FWD, and Kicking Tires in Luebeck
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In Interesting, on October 14th, 2012

Carbon Fiber Ford recently announced that they’re jumping into carbon fiber in a big way. Current intentions are to use CF for body panels. They are using new CF processes to improve cycle times for parts production. It seems that … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Exclusive Interview with Karim Habib, BMW Head of Design
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on October 12th, 2012

At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, BMWBLOG had the exclusive opportunity to chat with Karim Habib, the recently appointed Head of Design at BMW. The 42-year-old Lebanon-born Canadian has been in charge of Exterior Design BMW Automobiles since March 2011. … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Update: BMW Apps and the new iPhone 5
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on October 9th, 2012

When I heard the new iPhone 5 was going to have a “Lightning connector” instead of Apple’s ubiquitous 30-pin adapter, I wondered if this new, gotta have it, iPhone 5 would even work with BMW Apps? After all, Apple’s own … Continue reading
BMW Super Bild Of The Week: BMW 1 Series M Coupe
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In Interesting, on October 9th, 2012

The famous “Karussell” of the infamous Nurburgring in Germany is the perfect setting for which to photograph some of Germany’s Uber Cars. One such car that stands out since its introduction last year hails from Munich and wears the blue … Continue reading