It has been a while since we posted a video from the popular Formula 1 series. The fellows at BMW-web.tv have just updated their collection with a new F1 related video, of course, all revolving around the BMW Sauber team. … Continue reading
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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
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
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 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
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 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
It has been a while since we posted a video from the popular Formula 1 series. The fellows at BMW-web.tv have just updated their collection with a new F1 related video, of course, all revolving around the BMW Sauber team. … Continue reading
2007 was an even bigger test now that they had to design the car from scratch rather than work from the previous Sauber car they inherited. As well, Bridgestone, the only tire supplier after the withdrawal of Michelin and not … Continue reading
It’s the end of another era in F1, the era of expensive wind tunnels and complicated aerodynamic improvements. No more funky antlers (horns, dumbo ears), winglets, flexible front wings, noses with holes in them etc. In 2009 this drive for … Continue reading
Despite the Honda’s plans to leave the Formula One championship, all the other racing teams are currently placing their monoposts under intensive testing sessions in order to comply with the new and more restrictive rules imposed by FIA. There are … Continue reading
The announcement that Honda will pull out of the F1 circuit has made the headlines in the past few days. There was some concern that other automakers will follow their steps, including BMW, but Dr. Klaus Draeger, Chief of Development, took … Continue reading
And while we’re still on the Formula 1 subject, let me show you a shorter clip in which Willy Rampf, Technical Director BMW Sauber, talks about the second most important component of a Formula 1 monopost: the tyres. I wish … Continue reading
We’re continuing the Formula 1 video series with a new episode today covering the F1 driver’s helmet. One of the most important safety devices in Formula 1, the latest generation helmets offer the highest protection to the drivers. The latest … Continue reading
Continuing our earlier BMW M3 ALMS story with a fresh press release in which BMW names Bill Auberlen and Joey Hand as the first two drivers for the BMW Rahal Letterman team. There are also new higher quality photos of the … Continue reading
The BMW M3 ALMS, GT2 version, flexed its muscles this past weekend at the Georgia track in Atlanta. The GT2 will make its debut next year at 12 hours of Sebring race in March. We had the opportunity to see … Continue reading