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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Opposite Lock: Electric ///M
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on October 25th, 2011

I find this topic electrifying, literally. Given the rich history of M cars powered strictly by internal combustion engines, just the notion of an electric M car is sure to cause sparks. We, as humans, are creatures of habit, and … Continue reading
BMW Coupés and Convertibles exhibition at BMW Museum
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In Interesting, on October 24th, 2011

From 28 October 2011 until the end of September 2012, the BMW Museum is devoting a special exhibition to the development of the big BMW Coupés and Convertibles. Entitled “The Line of Beauty”, it features 14 outstanding exhibits that span … Continue reading
Car-to-x: When cars talk to each other
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In Interesting, on October 22nd, 2011

The key to intelligent driving, which is synonymous with energy-efficient and safe driving, is forward thinking. To help drivers plan ahead, vehicles from the BMW Group are already fitted with a large number of sensors designed to improve safety, comfort … Continue reading
Opposite Lock: Welcome to 2012
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on October 18th, 2011

Okay, this may be a premature welcome. The ball hasn’t dropped yet, in fact I don’t think Dick Clark has had a chance to mount it yet. But here in the final quarter of 2011, we approach a new year … Continue reading
Beautiful ..No! — Interesting ..Yes!
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In Interesting, on October 17th, 2011

I think we can all agree that this BMW chassis Spohn Veritas from 1949 is …… UNIQUE. The vehicle is being offered by Auctions America (RM) in a November sale of the Lee Roy Hartung collection located outside of Chicago. … Continue reading
Editorial: Ruminations On the V6
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on October 10th, 2011

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
ConnectedDrive, BMW Live and BMW Apps available in Netherlands
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In Interesting, on October 8th, 2011

BMW Netherlands showcased its ConnectedDrive plans during the official Dutch launch of the new F20 1 Series. Along with in-car demonstrations, BMW Netherlands stated that the system, along with BMW Live and BMW Apps will officially hit the Dutch shores … Continue reading
Head-Up Display 2.0 – Augmented Reality
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In Interesting, on October 7th, 2011

In 2004, BMW was the first automotive manufacturer to use a color Head-Up Display which projected driving-related information directly in the driver’s line of sight. The next generation Head-Up display arrived in 2011 and featured this time even more full-color … Continue reading
Thoughts on the Passing of Steve Jobs
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on October 7th, 2011

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