DRIVE takes a look at the new BMW M5 and M6. The //DRIVE team along with Nelson Ireson from Motor Authority and Matt Russell from BMW of North America examine the new body-control technologies that manage its weight, and help them … Continue reading
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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
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
This week we’re in Germany test driving the new BMW M6 Gran Coupe while heading towards Nurburgring for the 24 hour race and the now annual M Festival. The biggest M Festival in the world celebrates “The Most Powerful Letter … Continue reading
BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe makes its debut at the 2013 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2013, two tradition-steeped car manufacturers – the BMW Group and Pininfarina – will be straddling the automotive past and … Continue reading
DRIVE takes a look at the new BMW M5 and M6. The //DRIVE team along with Nelson Ireson from Motor Authority and Matt Russell from BMW of North America examine the new body-control technologies that manage its weight, and help them … Continue reading
In less than a month, BMW will unveil a new concept at the 2012 Paris Auto Show: BMW Concept Active Tourer. The compact concept is the first BMW to use a front-wheel drive platform and when it comes in production … Continue reading
Automotive manufacturer MINI and sports lifestyle brand PUMA have signed a worldwide license agreement sealing their partnership over a period of several years. The collaboration brings together two innovative and iconic brands with a long-standing passion for functionality, performance and … Continue reading
Totally focused and oblivious to his surroundings, the young man speaks urgently but quietly into his headset. One hand hovers above the keyboard, the other on the computer mouse. On the monitor screen in front of him a virtual figure … Continue reading
For years, black and silver were always at the top of most desired colors for cars. But as of 2011, white has become the predominant color choice among American buyers. A survey published last year says that white made up … Continue reading
AutoExpress UK compares the new 2013 BMW M6 Convertible against a similar offering from Mercedes-Benz, the SL63 AMG. The M6 is powered by the S53Tu 4.4 liter V8 TwinPower turbocharged engine employing the M division’s patented manifold that evenly spaces … Continue reading
Regrettably, Laguna Seca’s back straight is about as straight as Richard Simmons, runs uphill, and is far too short. There was no top-speed run to be had – this is not Monza, nor is it the Nevada salt flats. But … Continue reading
The now bankrupt Swedish automaker Saab is being sued by BMW over unpaid deliveries for spare parts. In September 2010, BMW and Saab signed a purchase agreement regarding four-cylinder engines meant to be used in the 9-2 and 9-3 models. … Continue reading
The BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe, Z4 Roadster, 1 Series Coupe were ranked highest of their respective segments in the 2012 Total Quality Index™ (TQI) study conducted by Strategic Vision. Total Quality measures how closely the experience of quality matches … Continue reading
I submit to you that I cannot afford a brand new 2013 BMW M5. Regrettably so. Of course, I aspire to own one – now more than ever, after spending seven blissful days at the helm of the world’s favorite … Continue reading
The day started at about 3AM with a quick trip to the gas station, the ATM and, of course, a pit stop at the 24-hour Starbucks located off of SR-210. My destination was clear: south Miami but getting there would … Continue reading