Words: Shawn Molnar Photos: Alan Martin / Shawn Molnar Never did I expect this. With nagging pessimism I accepted the keys to BMW’s new ActiveHybrid X6. At 5,688 lbs, how could this be “sporty” as in “Sports Activity Vehicle” or … Continue reading
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In well-worn M philosophy, the chassis must always be faster than the engine. For decades this has been an engineering challenge for M, because they’ve always fitted stonking engines under the hood. To go the wayward American route of fitting … Continue reading
The iconic M6 returns from a two year hiatus more powerful, more athletic, more focused, more luxurious and more efficient than ever before. Since the “M6” badge was first placed on a BMW back in 1987, this iconic model has … Continue reading
The new 2013 BMW M6 Convertible makes its world debut today with the first photos and official information. As expected, the new M6 shares the same engine with the recently unveiled M5. Internally designated as the S63Tü this new engine … Continue reading
See update below with official BMW statement BMW of North America has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to settle U.S. government allegations that it failed to promptly notify regulators about potential safety defects. NTHSA says that BMW agreed … Continue reading
Some fragment of an article flashed by, probably on an iPad, that got me thinking about all of the small-scale manufacturers of automobiles and their need for drivetrain components. More than one genius has gone to financial ruin thinking they … Continue reading





Words: Shawn Molnar Photos: Alan Martin / Shawn Molnar Never did I expect this. With nagging pessimism I accepted the keys to BMW’s new ActiveHybrid X6. At 5,688 lbs, how could this be “sporty” as in “Sports Activity Vehicle” or … Continue reading
100% ActiveHybrid. 100% Pure Joy. This is the punch line that BMW is using to promote their first hybrid vehicles available for the general consumer. At least on paper, the two BMW hybrids seem to maintain the sportiness that characterizes … Continue reading
For months, we were lead to believe that the hybrid technology used in the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 and X6 Hybrid are identical. To our surprise, based on the press releases issued yesterday, we learned that the two bimmer hybrids are … Continue reading
Yesterday, BMW has unveiled two new models that will go on sale this Fall: BMW ActiveHybrid 7 and ActiveHybrid X6. As usual, a large collection of photos and very detailed press releases have been sent out to the media, including … Continue reading
BMW North America has just published the press release on the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6. Along with the very detailed information on the first ActiveHybrid vehicle, plenty of photos have been uploaded as well. The embargo was broken last night … Continue reading
Just barely finished publishing the previous BMW X6 Hybrid spy shots and Larry, one of our readers, hit us back with a new set of photos posted by the “green gurus” at HybridCars.com. Same area – Spartanburg, SC- different car … Continue reading