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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Super-rare BMW supercar for sale – Nazca M12 $1.1 million
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In Interesting, on May 6th, 2011

Italdesign Nazca C2 or Italdesign Nazca M12, as has been labeled, was a concept sports car designed in 1991. The car was penned by the famed automotive engineering company Italdesign, and by the great Giorgetto Giugiaro who was also responsible … Continue reading
Twitter and Facebook with BMW Apps
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In Interesting, on May 5th, 2011

So who wants to update their Twitter or Facebook while driving? Well, if you’re a Social Media junky like myself, everyone does! My wife is always yelling at me to stop checking my Twitter and Facebook accounts while I’m at … Continue reading
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este sets out its road map for the future
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In Interesting, on May 4th, 2011

“The concept cars at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este represent a rare opportunity to see these prototypes in close proximity, outside the context of the dazzle of the international motor exhibition circuit, a chance to examine their details, features and … Continue reading
Pandora vs. Sirius in a BMW. Winner takes it all?
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In Interesting, on May 3rd, 2011

There’s a life long question that we’re faced with everyday: are pay services always better? Or are free apps just as good? I set out to answer just that. BMW has been selling Sirius Satellite Radio in its vehicles for … Continue reading
M-Power Conversion: 1972 BMW CSL Lightweight
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In Interesting, on May 2nd, 2011

BMW fans and owners are known for their interesting and unique bimmer conversions, and this last one, makes no exception. Terry Sayther Automotive listed on eBay a 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL in the stunning Golf Yellow paint. This Lightweight version … Continue reading
Tasteful or Tasteless? Ads that use sex to sell cars
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In Interesting, on May 1st, 2011

Sex sells. It has been proven over and over again, and it is used across many industries and advertising mediums. But when do you cross the line? When “too much” or “too revealing” becomes uncomfortable and the expected results are … Continue reading
BMW HQ: ahead of its time?
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In Interesting, on April 24th, 2011

Our friend Richard Aucock offers us an interesting view of the famous BMW Headquarters in Munich. Think more along the line of four-cylinder engines and the history of BMW. Here is an excerpt from his article: “See, for years, BMW … Continue reading
Video: Hands-on with BMW Apps and ConnectedDrive
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In Interesting, on April 22nd, 2011

Autoblog’s Damon Lavrinc and Robert Passaro, Senior Project Manager, BMW Technology Office, showcased some of the new features in the BMW ConnectedDrive system. Earlier this year, MINI unveiled their Connected app, a co-development with Pandora to bring the internet radio … Continue reading
Innovation Days – Electrification
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In Interesting, on April 19th, 2011

Munich, Germany – BMW’s strategy for providing transportation involves what they describe as ‘three powertrain pillars’, internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrids, and electric motors. The trick with plug in hybrids and electric vehicles is to understand exactly how buyers intend … Continue reading