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

Column

10 Best BMW for $20,000
20

In Featured Posts, Interesting, on May 12th, 2011

When I was first given this topic by our Editor-in-Chief Horatiu, I thought; COOL! I’d love to write this article, it’s going to be a piece of cake. Even better, I’ll have it done in 2 minutes. After all, there … Continue reading
BMW HQ: ahead of its time?
5

In Interesting, on April 24th, 2011

Our friend Richard Aucock offers us an interesting view of the famous BMW Headquarters in Munich. Think more along the line of four-cylinder engines and the history of BMW. Here is an excerpt from his article: “See, for years, BMW … Continue reading
The Power of Online Journalism – History of BMWBLOG and Saab Buys Saab focused Blog
22

In Featured Posts, Interesting, on March 17th, 2011

The first thing some of you may say is, “how is this related to BMW news?” – and you are absolutely right, it is not. But today, I personally wanted to take a moment to outline once again the power … Continue reading
Editorial: BMW Z2 – A Front Wheel Drive? Warum?
26

In Featured Posts, Rumors, on March 17th, 2011

Why? There’s a rumor floating around that BMW is building the Z2. As a two seat front wheel drive roadster!? Why? Front wheel drive is wonderful for tight packaging requirements, but you still have the compromise of the steered wheels … Continue reading
Autoblog: “Is BMW Becoming Too Soft?”
36

In Featured Posts, Interesting, on March 10th, 2011

We’ve long felt that in many areas, BMW’s top guns could use a little more starch in the collar. Not that the brand has lost its way – one trip to redline in the M3, or knee dragging experience on … Continue reading
(Almost) Everything You Wanted to Know About Automatic Transmissions, But Were Afraid to Ask
14

In Featured Posts, Interesting, on February 11th, 2011

Introduction Thinking about how automatic transmissions work usually results in the same type of headache you get when eating ice cream too quickly, brain freeze. Automatic transmissions are one of the most complicated components in a car. And their use … Continue reading
Editorial: Brutus – BMW Aero Power
7

In Interesting, on January 18th, 2011

This has been making its way through the enthusiast communities on the intertubes. Brutus, a racer resto-mod, essentially takes what looks like a pre-war two seat open wheel race car and inserts a big aero engine. Then you take it to … Continue reading
Editorial: More Thoughts on BMW’s New X3
1

In BMW X3, on November 4th, 2010

This review begins with two observations. First, the best off-road vehicle I’ve ever driven was a Jeep Wrangler. Second, the worst on-road vehicle I’ve ever driven was a Jeep Wrangler. And that is the dilemma that manufacturers find themselves in … Continue reading
Column: New 5 or Old 5? 5 Things You Should Consider (Besides Looks)
29

In 5-series, on October 23rd, 2010

Looks aren’t everything. Lost in all the chatter regarding the looks of this new 2011 5 Series are some significant differences from the previous generation of 5 that you probably haven’t heard or read much about. Some affect your safety, … Continue reading