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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Dr. Lanchester, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Electric Power Steering
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on March 9th, 2011

Parallel parking is a skill that many new drivers have a hard time accomplishing smoothly (and many older drivers too). A great deal of entertainment has been had at the expense of a driver getting totally befuddled while attempting to … Continue reading
Exclusive Interview: Dr. Kay Segler, BMW M boss, on the future of M brand
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on March 8th, 2011

A regular now on BMWBLOG, Dr. Kay Segler, BMW M CEO sat down with us one more time to discuss the future of M brand and what to anticipate from the most emotional division within BMW Group. The conversation shifted … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Interview: Anders Warming, New Head of Design at MINI
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on March 7th, 2011

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, BMWBLOG continued the series of interview with key designers at BMW Group. Last October at the Paris Motor Show, we sat down with Anders Warming, at the time Head of Exterior Design at BMW, … Continue reading
Diesel Economics: U.S. Sales Double in 2010 – BMW vs. Audi vs. Mercedes vs. VW
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In Interesting, on March 7th, 2011

The diesel-centric website The Diesel Driver has put together an deep analysis on the U.S. diesel sales in 2010. According to them, diesel sales have doubled last year with the highest point of the year being registered in August at … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Exclusive: Interview with Marcus Syring, MINI Head of Exterior Design
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on March 5th, 2011

Thousands of workers have dismantled the elaborate displays of the 2011 North American International Auto Show, but before closing the curtains, we bring you one last interview from the Detroit show. Last is certainly not least in this case as … Continue reading
Editorial: Connected Cars – When Reality Superceedes Sci-Fi
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on February 27th, 2011

Just ten years ago, cars were considered a mean of transportation that serve one purpose: taking us from point A to B. While today, the automobile still serves the same purpose, there are other functions within the car that create … Continue reading
AutoWeek: BMW’s N20 engine–four cylinders, more power
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In Interesting, on February 25th, 2011

US magazine AutoWeek reviews the new BMW four-cylinder TwinPower N20 engine. Just last week, BMW confirmed that the new four-cylinder TwinPower engine will be powering an extensive range of 1 and 3 Series vehicles, but initially it will be available … Continue reading
2011 Spring Social: Active Autowerke to showcase full-range of Signature products
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In Interesting, on February 17th, 2011

BMW enthusiasts from around the nation are invited to join Active Autowerke in celebrating 30 years of excellence and innovation at their 2011 Spring Social on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a close look … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Analysis: 2012 BMW M5 Transmission Choices
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on February 17th, 2011

Well what’s all this brouhaha over the next M5′s transmission choices. A little logic may help in understanding what the possibilities will be. Let’s start with what we know and what we’re willing to bet the farm on. 1. The engine in … Continue reading