Shawn Molnar

I find this topic electrifying, literally. Given the rich history of M cars powered strictly by internal combustion engines, just the notion of an electric M car is sure to cause sparks. We, as humans,…

A recurrent theme of classical lines and exaggerated width has proliferated across BMW’s lineup and into the sixth generation 3 series sedan.  Last seen applied to the new F20 1 series, several design highlights mark…

New record for year-to-date sales in September. Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported 3,289 retails in September, an increase of 7.7 per cent over September, 2010. A total of…

Some things require practice, some things require evolutionary leaps through time. Other things are born seemingly perfect, and never cease to amaze as they continually improve – generation after generation. iPods would be a good…

In its fifth iteration, BMW’s M5 has grown in every measurable way. It is once again larger, heavier, more powerful, and packed with even more technology. But evolution is not always synonymous with improvement, at…

BMW has unveiled a matte black paint finish on the new M5 at the international launch in Spain. While we most often like the look of matte finish paint, in the case of the M5…

The art of car control is a craft held in very high esteem. Varying the slip angle through a corner as you balance a car on throttle, otherwise known as drifting, is the ultimate driving…

If you’ve been saving your pennies, you may be interested to know that BMW will be officially launching the new F10 M5 in North America next summer, 2012. Expect cars to begin hitting showrooms in…

Laying quietly under a thin sheet of aluminum is BMW M’s latest technological marvel. Known internally as the S63tu (technical update), this latest M engine is an advancement over the previously employed S63 V8 in…

Words and Photos: Shawn Molnar [racetrack photos credit: Edward Ham] When BMW announced the replacement of its original and segment-founding X3, a nervous tension filled the air. You see, BMW’s original X3 was polarizing to…