Interesting
By now, it’s no secret that the newest-generation of Toyota Supra is actually a BMW Z4 underneath. While the chassis is said to have been developed by both brands, the engine, electronics, specific transmission (it’s…
Nico DeMattia / May 8, 2019
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BMW doesn’t have a super long history in Formula racing. Yes, BMW did participate in Formula 1 and 2 but it didn’t always and it doesn’t now. It doesn’t have the Formula 1 history of…
Nico DeMattia / May 8, 2019
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The BMW Group Landshut Plant announced a new measure to protect the environment this week, one that’s a bit… unusual. Five bee colonies have been established on the northern boundary of the plant, with each…
Gabriel Nica / May 3, 2019
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For quite some time now BMW has been relying rather heavily on one particular part for the entirety of the model line-up – The brilliant 8-speed gearbox. The ZF produced transmission was used in everything…
Gabriel Nica / May 2, 2019
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Brett Favre to join celebrities at the BMW Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament
by Nico DeMattia / Date: May 1, 2019
Auto Shows
This year, between June 5 and 6, the Honorable Artillery Company HQ in London will be filled with over 100 cars taking part in the London Concours. This venue is already causing some waves thanks…
Gabriel Nica / April 25, 2019
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The BMW 2002 Turbo is one of the most iconic performance machines in BMW’s history. In motorsport, it was a legend, thanks to its turbocharged M121 engine. It was the first BMW Motorsport engine to…
Nico DeMattia / April 25, 2019
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To show its commitment to the Chinese market and to harvest local talent, in 2018, BMW has opened its first Shanghai R&D Center. With the establishment of R&D centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenyang, the…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 24, 2019
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BMW Designworks, the brand’s funky design offshoot with locations in LA, Shanghai and Munich, has designed quite a few non-cars for the Bavarian brand. Things like drones, an electric John Deere backhoe and, most recently,…
Nico DeMattia / April 24, 2019
8 Series
The BMW 8 Series doesn’t actually have a ton of natural competition. There’s the Lexus LC500 but that’s significantly under-powered and there’s the Aston Martin DB11 but that’s significantly more expensive. Aside from that, there…
Nico DeMattia / April 21, 2019
5 Series
Awhile back, a story broke that BMW South Africa had found an old BMW 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE) that was in pretty rough shape. If you aren’t aware, which many enthusiasts aren’t, the BMW…
Nico DeMattia / April 20, 2019