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

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Tech Talk: BMW ///M Loses Their Spark Plugs & Blows Our Minds
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In BMW M, Featured Posts, Interesting, on January 27th, 2012

It’s been a long time coming, but after years of speculation, hope and fear, BMW’s M division has launched their first Diesel cars/SAVs. As if to apologize for the lack of spark plugs, the marketing gurus have branded these new … Continue reading
Editorial: BMW’s New Six Cylinder Diesel – The N57D30OL
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on April 13th, 2011

Munich, Germany – BMW was late to the diesel game. They sat on the sidelines, unconvinced that diesels were compatible with the premium performance image BMW wished to maintain. (Although, BMW did experiment with a radial aircraft diesel in the … Continue reading
Motor Trend: BMW’s Best Six is a Diesel
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In 5-series, on March 23rd, 2011

BMW’s 3.0 liter six-cylinder turbo diesel is once again praised by automotive magazines. Last one in line to acclaim the N57 diesel is Motor Trend. Here is an excerpt from their review: “This engine is the third, and most powerful, … Continue reading
Diesel Economics: U.S. Sales Double in 2010 – BMW vs. Audi vs. Mercedes vs. VW
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In Interesting, on March 7th, 2011

The diesel-centric website The Diesel Driver has put together an deep analysis on the U.S. diesel sales in 2010. According to them, diesel sales have doubled last year with the highest point of the year being registered in August at … Continue reading
U.S. Diesel Numbers: Q3 Sales Accelerate to 38%
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In Interesting, on October 22nd, 2010

The Diesel Driver offers some insight in the diesel sales generated in the U.S. for the third quarter of the year. The data analyzed comes from the four major players in the U.S. diesel market: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. … Continue reading
Carbon Motors claims 14,000 reservations for BMW-powered E7 police cars
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In News, on May 29th, 2010

Back in March, Carbon Motors announced a partnership with BMW for their police cars. The latest E7 Police car will be built in Indiana and will be powered by BMW’s inline-6 turbo diesel engines. In its latest newsletter updated, Carbon … Continue reading
BMW 335d Three-Month Test Report
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In 335d, on April 14th, 2010

Our friend Jonathan over at The Diesel Report published his report on the BMW 335d after three months of ownership. “Three months after picking up the Montego Blue BMW 335d at the BMW Welt delivery center in Munich, it continues … Continue reading
U.S. Government Mandates New Fuel Efficiency Standards
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In Interesting, on April 4th, 2010

The Diesel Driver shares with their insight into the latest fuel-economy regulations, as outlined by the U.S. Government. “The U.S. government unveiled new fuel-economy rules that will have a dramatic impact on Americans’ automotive purchasing habits. According to a joint … Continue reading
BMW receives major order from Carbon Motors to supply diesel engines for US law enforcement vehicles
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In Featured Posts, News, on March 22nd, 2010

The BMW Group has received a major order from the American law enforcement vehicle manufacturer, Carbon Motors Corp., to supply more than 240,000 diesel engines. Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and … Continue reading