Column: The M brand is special after all
For the skeptics in the group that feel BMW is watering down the M brand, the company has announced a special center program to promote and differentiate M brand vehicles in showrooms. The program is…
For the skeptics in the group that feel BMW is watering down the M brand, the company has announced a special center program to promote and differentiate M brand vehicles in showrooms. The program is…
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…
Mr Poggel, what were the greatest challenges in developing the V8 engine for the new BMW M5? Jürgen Poppel: The V8 engine is a high performance sports engine. Our goal in developing this new model…
This week, BMWBLOG is in Spain attending the international media launch of the new 2012 BMW M5. Over the course of two days, we had the opportunity to test drive the F10 M5, both on…
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…
BMWBLOG had an opportunity to chat with Anders Warming, the Head of Mini Design at the IAA held in Frankfurt. BMWBLOG: What was the thinking behind the somewhat startling root treatment of the Mini Coupe?…
In late ’70s, BMW launches the first 6 Series Coupe, a replacement to the legendary 3.0CS and 3.0CSi. The executive coupe struck a balance between luxury and driving dynamics, and soon emerged as an iconic…
Along with the BMW 6 Series Cabriolet, German tuner specialists at Hamann brought out the X6 Tycoon EVO M at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. As seen in the past, their program consists of changes…
The Maserati Kubang SUV marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Italian automaker. Known for its super sporty and luxurious vehicles, Fiat-owned Maserati unveils at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show their first Sports…
As with every major auto show, BMWBLOG team walked the floors to see the latest and greatest vehicles in the automotive industry. The 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show is most likely the largest European car show…