MINIs, like BMWs, are designed to be driven hard. They are not cars for the masses, serving as an appliance of transportation. They rise above the realm of compact cars to deliver compact thrills. They…
At a recent MINI event in Austria, I had the pleasure and honor of meeting one of motorsport’s brightest stars. True, it’s been some time since Rauno Aaltonen sat behind the wheel in the heat…
Since December 2010, Anders Warming has held the post of Head of MINI Design. His career path has been the realisation of a childhood dream: Warming never wanted to do anything else but design cars….
Since February 2009, Adrian van Hooydonk has been in charge of all the design teams in the BMW Group. This means he is responsible for the design of a large number of cars, motorcycles and…
The design process enjoys a high profile at the BMW Group. Ideas and visions for the future of mobility are proffered by the company as a whole before being turned into reality within a clearly…
MINI unveils the new Countryman JCW The super sporty version of the Countryman will make its debut next week at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show by bringing together a complete tuning package. The MINI John…
Pushrods After the Twin Overhead Cam article, I just had to bring up pushrods. Derided by many, the humble pushrod has been around as long as the overhead cam valve actuation. They are still in…
The age old question. Which is better, the 911 or the M3? As Porsche is just now releasing their 7th generation 911, BMWBLOG figured it would be worth revisiting the ongoing battle between these two…
BMW presents the concept study of a BMW M Performance automobile featuring a six-cylinder petrol engine – consistent further development of the new BMW 1 Series’ dynamic characteristics – world premiere at the 2012 Geneva…
Days after the official unveiling of the new BMW M6 Convertible, the Stuttgart-based automaker and BMW’s classic competitor, Mercedes-Benz, reveals their own interpretation of a high-end super sporty cabriolet. The new SL63 AMG Roadster will…
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