Every track has a learning curve, but Mosport has a learning wall. I recently caught up with Bill Auberlin and Joey Hand at this year’s Mosport ALMS race and both drivers shared the same sentiment: Mosport is downright hairy, and … Continue reading

In looking back at BMW’s history in the United States, I honestly could not remember when a U.S.-spec 5 Series came with a four-cylinder engine. Was 2012 really the first instance in which the quintessential sports sedan downgraded its engine … Continue reading

BMW is not the first premium car manufacturer to design a four door coupe, but the Bavarians’ response to the Mercedes-Benz CLS and Audi A7 is here now and ready to make a statement. The new BMW 6 Series Gran … Continue reading

Words and Photos: Shawn Molnar [Racetrack Photos Credit: Kelsey Hepples] To be considered a carmaker’s “flagship,” a car must become more than simply an automobile. It must rouse excitement, it must nip at the heels of perfection. The stakes are … Continue reading

While all-wheel-drive, a higher ride height and four doors all play their part in shaping MINI’s new Countryman, the mission objective has always boiled down to one thing: space. As MINI’s younger customer base transitions into their next phase of … Continue reading

With a compact coupe body, rear drive, 50/50 weight distribution, and powerful engine, the BMW 135i Coupe is “pure BMW.” I had my sights set on the 135i Coupe when BMW announced it was coming to the States in 2007. … Continue reading

Not only an extraordinary athlete, but quite a head turner. Our paths crossed for the first time in May 2010 when BMWBLOG’s Road Test Editor Shawn Molnar and the new ALPINA B7 spent some quality time at New Jersey Motorsports … Continue reading

Words: Shawn Molnar Photos: Alan Martin / Shawn Molnar “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” growled my librarian as I begrudgingly accepted a novel from her outstretched hand. Many years later and the point is well taken, first appearances … Continue reading