I’m on the way back from Monterey, California, fresh off testing the all new F30 3 Series in both N20-powered 328i and N55-powered 335i guise. Only I don’t want to leave. I went into the F30 test, in a way, … 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





I’m on the way back from Monterey, California, fresh off testing the all new F30 3 Series in both N20-powered 328i and N55-powered 335i guise. Only I don’t want to leave. I went into the F30 test, in a way, … Continue reading
The driver line-up for BMW’s return to the DTM series in 2012 is close to finalization. BMW Works Driver and reigning American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT Champion Joey Hand (US) will contest the DTM series with BMW next year. … Continue reading
Sadly, the 2011 American Le Mans Series season has come and my has it been a successful one. The ALMS is the most competitive sports car series in this hemisphere and with good cause. Last year, BMW Team RLL(Rahal Letterman … Continue reading
After having locked up the team and driver’s championships at Laguna Seca last month, BMW Team RLL came into the 9th and final round of the American Le Mans Series prepared to battle for the manufacturer’s championship, additional placements in … Continue reading
BMW RLL just scored the second victory of the 2011 ALMS season at the Long Beach track in California. Car No. 56 driven by Joey Hand and Dirk Mueller takes the win, while Car No. 55 comes on the 7th … Continue reading
Joey Hand continues to keep the American Le Mans Series GT field behind the No. 56 M3 GT qualifying on the class pole for tomorrow’s American Le Mans Series at Long Beach race. With a 1:19.090 minute lap of the … Continue reading
It’s ironic, but I find myself racing to a race. It’s 4PM on Friday and I’m hurtling towards the small lakeside town of Sebring, Florida. A good 75 or so miles due south of Disney World – down Highway 27. … Continue reading
BMW Motorsport announced today that Joey Hand will join teammates Dirk Müller and Andy Priaulx to drive the No. 56 BMW M3 GT at this year’s 24 Heures du Mans endurance race on June 11-12, round three of the Intercontinental … Continue reading
Press Release: Perfect start to the season for BMW Team RLL in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS): The no. 56 BMW M3 GT, driven by Dirk Muller (DE), Joey Hand (US) and Andy Priaulx (GB) claimed GT victory in … Continue reading