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The BMW 507 is now one of the most iconic cars ever penned and built by the German car manufacturer. They tend to sell for millions of dollars these days and some of them have…

It may seem like BMW Touring models have been around forever, due their popularity among enthusiasts. That actually isn’t the case, though, as Touring models have only been around since the ’80s. But how did…

It was on May 4, 1904 that Charles Rolls met with Henry Royce for the first time at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. After that, history was written in some of the most beautiful and…

The ALPINA brand is one of the most beloved and respected not just by BMW fans but also by random gear heads. The company is widely known for its bespoke products and ALPINAs have sometimes…

The BMW supercar topic is making a comeback. That’s because the M division sees the new M8 as being fast enough to be called a supercar. However, in BMW’s history there is a car that had the…

The year 2016 is still quite fresh in my memory. That’s when BMW’s marketing team went on full-attack mode, as the company celebrated its centenary. The year was marked by several premieres as well as…

The unveiling, to the public, of the Rolls Royce Cullinan, reminded me that Rolls Royce has been down this road (or is that, ‘off road’) before. The company we know as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars got…

The MINI John Cooper Works badge stands for outstanding dynamics today. But it wouldn’t have even existed if it wasn’t for one brave man who had the guts to think outside the box. This man’s…

BMW is currently ranked as the second most valuable car brand in the world, topped only by Toyota. That makes the blue and white roundel quite desirable, topping brands such as Ferrari or Lamborghini in the…

Usually, when people talk about BMW’s New Class models, they reference the E9 or the 1500, 1600 or even the 02 Series. The 2000 models – 2000C or 2000CS -immediately stand out as they are…