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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3rd party apps coming to BMW and MINI
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In Interesting, on October 6th, 2011

Are BMW and MINI opening up their own app store? According to a latest press release, BMW will allow 3rd party apps into the BMW Apps and MINI Connected systems. “With third-party apps we’re aiming to give customers the chance … Continue reading
Auction: One-of-a-kind Bertone Spicup concept at BMW Museum
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In Interesting, on October 6th, 2011

Auction-house Bonhams just auctioned it off at its POWER by BMW event a Bertone Spicup Concept. The unique model was sold for a high bid of €460,000 (~$600k). The vehicle was designed by Nuccio Bertone, Automotive Hall of Fame designer … Continue reading
FORZA 4 BMW Design Challenge Cars
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In Interesting, on October 3rd, 2011

FORZA Motorsport just released a sneak peak of the five BMW Design Challenge cars that will be included in the Limited Collector’s Edition of the game. Our friend and respectable rendering artist Jon Sibal was asked to participate in the … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Interview with Dr. Friedrich Nitschke – President, BMW M GmbH
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In Interesting, on September 29th, 2011

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – BMWBLOG had the opportunity to interview Dr. Friedrich Nitschke the new President of BMW M GmbH, arguably one of the neatest jobs to be had in the car world. The interview was conducted in the … Continue reading
Range Rover Evoque goes to Dakar Rally with BMW 3.0 liter diesel
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In Interesting, on September 27th, 2011

The new Range Rover Evoque, a competitor to the BMW X3, will enter the Dakar Rally with a 3.0 liter turbocharged straight-six diesel engine from BMW. With more than 9,000 km in 14 days and through extremely demanding conditions, the … Continue reading
A Motorsport Pilgrimage
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In Interesting, on September 27th, 2011

IND-Distribution takes us on their journey to Germany and shares with all of us some unique and exciting photos from Eisenmann factory and the Nurburgring. “For most people of faith a yearly pilgrimage is the most important reaffirmation and renewal … Continue reading
Column: The M brand is special after all
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In Interesting, on September 23rd, 2011

For the skeptics in the group that feel BMW is watering down the M brand, the company has announced a special center program to promote and differentiate M brand vehicles in showrooms. The program is called the M Certified Center … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Interview With Anders Warming – Head of Mini Design
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In Interesting, on September 21st, 2011

BMWBLOG had an opportunity to chat with Anders Warming, the Head of Mini Design at the IAA held in Frankfurt. BMWBLOG: What was the thinking behind the somewhat startling root treatment of the Mini Coupe? Anders Warming: The roof treatment … Continue reading
In App Store: BMW i Born Electric Cam” iPhone App
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In Interesting, on September 16th, 2011

BMW Group launches a new iPhone App. Dubbed “Born Electric Cam”, the app expands the photographic possibilities of the iPhone and makes every picture a graphic work of art. Similar to other photo sharing apps, like Instagram, Color or Path, … Continue reading