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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
At the 2013 Geneva Auto Show, Ferarri unveiled their first hybrid model. Simply dubbed LaFerarri, the successor of Enzo outputs 949 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, with 789 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque coming from a 6.3-liter V-12 … Continue reading
One of the most hotly anticipated unveiling at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show is the 991 GT3 and BMWBLOG was there. With a 3.8L flat-six that produces a prodigious 475 hp at 8,250 rpm and sports a 9000 rpm redline. It can sprint … Continue reading
Somewhat hiden at the BMW stand in Geneva is a 535i M Performance model. The Alpine White 5 Series stands out with its black stripes and extensive use of carbon fiber. The BMW M Performance Parts have been developed in close … Continue reading
Last year’s debut, the BMW Concept Active Tourer made an appearance in Geneva as well. The first FWD BMW and multi-purpose vehicle versions (MPV) of small family cars (sometimes also referred to as “compact cars”), the BMW Concept Active Tourer … Continue reading
After its debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe makes its way into the European auto shows circuit. First stop, Geneva, where the first four-door M6 Coupe was displayed in the stunning BMW Individiual Frozen … Continue reading
ALPINA has released today in Geneva the new B3 Biturbo in both sedan and touring variants. Under the hood, the B3 Biturbo models share the same 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, straight-six engine producing 410 horsepower (310 kW) between 5,500 rpm and 6,250 … Continue reading
At the 2013 Geneva Auto Show, BMW introduces the new 3 Series Gran Turismo. This third body variant of the current 3 Series model family unites the sporty-dynamic genes of the Sedan with the practicality and versatility of the Touring, … Continue reading
Elegant fastback design hints at dynamic prowess of the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever: 624 bhp/465 kW, 800 Nm from 1,500 rpm : 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds (0-62 in 4.6) Debut of Satellite Aided Transmission. A technology that uses GPS … Continue reading
At the 2013 Geneva Auto Show, ALPINA unveiled their first tuned SUV: ALPINA XD3 BiTurbo. Under the hood, the XD3 uses a a straight-six, aluminum 3.0-liter engine with two turbochargers, common-rail direct injection and variable turbine geometry. It has a … Continue reading
One Week With BMW’s M5 – Test Drive
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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
My BMW 330i Wagon and the Infamous Three Stage Intake Manifold
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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
