The situation in Japan is dramatic and there is no sign that things will improve in the near term, but this year’s motor show remains on track at the moment. Due to open its doors in early December, the Tokyo … 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





The situation in Japan is dramatic and there is no sign that things will improve in the near term, but this year’s motor show remains on track at the moment. Due to open its doors in early December, the Tokyo … Continue reading
The highly rumored and somewhat confirmed BMW M1 makes its second appearance during a winter testing session. The final name has yet to be finalized, but we believe the iconic M1 name will be restored due to its resonance and … Continue reading
The rumors of a new BMW M1 have been going around for quite some time now, but no solid reports have been ever made nor confirmed by BMW. Today, British magazine Autocar reports that BMW greentlights the development of an … Continue reading
M1, no M1, this has been a game that we’ve been playing in the past two years. Initially, BMW ruled out the possibility of a new M1 model, just to recently return with tidbits of information regarding a Motorsport vehicle … Continue reading
By now, you probably know our infatuation with the tii version of the BMW 1 Series. Since its first unveiling at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2007, the BMW 1 Series tii model has been one of our most desired … Continue reading
There are no doubts anymore that BMW is preparing a real “tii” model based on the 1 Series. Named Supersports, the M1-like car is set to launch in 2011 and its performance will be the result of using lightweight materials, … Continue reading
Formula 1 weekend in Australia starts with an interesting race between a BMW 135i Coupe with Performance parts on it, a BMW Sauber F1 monopost and a V8 Supercar. Yes, we know, it’s not a fair race nor it was … Continue reading
The latest and greatest from BMW: an M1 will not make it to production, BUT a ”SuperSports” model based on the BMW 1 Series Coupe will be launched in 2010. The 135i will be a specific performance addition resulting in the … Continue reading
The moment BMW released the photos of the tii model, a 1 Series model featuring several BMW performance parts, the bimmer community has gone nuts. Many people were inquiring about the possibility of a mass-production tii. When BMW unveiled the … Continue reading