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World Premiere: BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe

BMW and Pininfarina are two of the most tradition-swathed names in the motoring world. Each is a byword for cutting-edge technology, style, dynamics and aesthetics. With the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé, the two time-honoured companies are unveiling the outcome … Continue reading

Test Drive: 2013 Audi S6

The good old days of the German sport sedan were much simpler times. Your carmaker of choice – be it Audi, BMW or Mercedes – would bolt together a supremely competent family sedan that blended high-class comfort and luxury with … Continue reading

BMWBLOG Test Drive: Tesla Model S

Tesla has had quite a good run lately. Their stock has nearly tripled in the past six months; the Model S has been showered with accolades including Motor Trends 2013 Car of The Year, Automobile Magazines 2013 Automobile of The … Continue reading

BMW Ultimate Driving Experience: BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe vs. Audi A7

BMW attempts to lure in new customers across the United States with a drive and compare event they call the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience. They trot out representative examples of their model line (with the glaring exception of M product … Continue reading

Photo Gallery: BMW M5 Facelift at Nurburgring

The new BMW M5 Facelift made its world debut this past weekend at the annual M Festival. The M Division chose to introduce their most iconic model in front of tens of thousands of fans attending the 3-day long event. … Continue reading

BMW M5 Facelift with 575 hp makes debut at 2013 M Festival

BMW M unveiled today the BMW M5 Facelift at the 2013 M Festival. Albert Biermann, Head of Engineering at M, and Thomas Schemera, Marketing Director for BMW M, introduced visual and power upgrades to the popular sporty sedan. Along with … Continue reading

Le Mans 2011

Le Mans 2011: Third place for the BMW M3 GT in the GTE class
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In Racing, on June 12th, 2011

Twelve years after the BMW V12 LMR achieved its triumphant overall victory, BMW Motorsport is back on the podium at the Le Mans (FR) 24 Hours: In the hard-fought LM GTE class, Andy Priaulx (GB), Dirk Müller (DE) and Joey … Continue reading
Le Mans 2011: BMW Motorsport running 7th and 9th – 10 Hour Report
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In Racing, on June 12th, 2011

Almost eight hours into the race, another big accident overshadowed proceedings at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FR). The no. 1 LMP1 Audi crashed following a collision with a slower car. According to initial information, Mike Rockenfeller (DE) was … Continue reading
Le Mans 2011 – BMW M3 GT – Six hour update
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In Racing, on June 12th, 2011

More than a quarter of the 24-hour race of Le Mans (FR) is completed. The no. 56 BMW M3 GT currently holds second in the LM GTE category. Since lap 71 Andy Priaulx (GB) has been at the wheel again, … Continue reading
Le Mans 2011: BMW scores pole position and P3 – Andy Priaulx heavy accident
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In Racing, on June 10th, 2011

BMW Motorsport secured excellent grid positions for the 24-hour race in Le Mans (FR). In the third qualifying session, Augusto Farfus (BR) set the fastest time in the LM GTE class, recording a 3:57.592 minutes lap in the no. 55 … Continue reading
BMW Motorsport opens Le Mans Week at the “Place des Jacobins”
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In Racing, on June 7th, 2011

Le Mans, 6th June 2011. Normally the scrutineering of cars and driver registration ahead of a race meeting are two unspectacular events. However, that certainly does not apply to the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FR): Many fans from across … Continue reading