News from the UK report that BMW is working on a production version of the MINI Beachcomber concept unveiled at Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. According to Autocar UK, sources close to the company say two two versions of … 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





News from the UK report that BMW is working on a production version of the MINI Beachcomber concept unveiled at Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. According to Autocar UK, sources close to the company say two two versions of … Continue reading
A report by Auto Express magazine brings back the rumor that originated here at BMWBLOG and Germancarforum: MINI is planning a new model dubbed Canyon. We’re still working the details on whether the information is simply a reiteration of our … Continue reading
BMW’s rumormill returns with some interesting news around the MINI brand. According to the BMW insider Scott27, the Oxford-based brand is looking to expand its lineup with a new model along the lines of MINI Countryman. While the Beachcomber concept … Continue reading
The somewhat, sometimes reliable UK magazine AutoExpress, captures the headlines today in the MINI world with the announcement of future variants of the recently unveiled MINI Countryman. One of them, a seven-seater, that in our opinion, is not more than … Continue reading
According to AutoExpress UK and based on some information within the MINI brand, the legendary MINI Moke is back! MINI bosses have given Auto Express strong hints that the buggy-inspired Beachcomber concept will be sent down the production line. Designed … Continue reading
Ice was melting fast around the MINI exhibit as the Beachcomber Concept was given a steamy reveal. Based on MINI’s core virtues of simplicity, compact design and fun driving character, the new Beachcomber concept delivers elevated levels of utility while … Continue reading
Out of nowhere, here comes the first official photos of the MINI Countryman. Last week, MINI debuted the Beachcomber Concept at the Detroit Auto Show, followed yesterday by the teaser video with the psychedelic camouflage. And now, three lower quality … Continue reading
MINI’s ingenious and uber creative marketing department is at its best again. Today, the official MINI Youtube channel released an ….let’s just say, interesting video with an even more intriguing description: “Four is the buzzword for the new MINI. Four … Continue reading
As any brand that respects its label, MINI revealed a new concept at the North American auto show. MINI Beachcomber, a Moke-line inspired ALL4 all-wheel drive and a preview to the upcoming MINI Crossover, had its world premiere in Detroit … Continue reading