launch control

The BMW iX M60 was finally revealed today and it comes with more power than any other electric car BMW has ever put together. It has all sorts of accolades around its name too, from…

The current generation BMW M3 and BMW M4 range is quite complicated, at least compared to the older models. Whereas in the past the Competition version used to be more of an optional package, today…

Whenever one thinks of Launch Control, a connection to an automatic gearbox is instantly made. That’s because Launch Control has been traditionally a feature of automatic gearboxes over the years. However, in recent years, we’ve…

The BMW world has been mostly focused on the Competition BMW M3 ever since the new model was unveiled. For rather obvious reasons. The new G80 versions come in two flavors and since one has…

High-performance cars are usually meant to be driven on the track. The level of performance they bring to the table should force the driver/owner to take it to the track to fully enjoy it. However,…

The Launch Control activation sequence on BMW cars has been known to give some people a bit of a headache. On BMW M cars it is a bit more complicated than on standard cars but…

AutoExpress put hi-tech launch control systems to the test in a range of performance cars to see how effective they are in a standing start. The video shows the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS, BMW…

The new BMW 4 Series Coupe is arriving at U.S. dealerships this month. The first 4 Series model will be offered in the United States, at market launch, with the 428i and 435i configuration. The…

One of the cool features in the BMW M5 and M6 is the F1-inspired “Launch Control”. The current BMW M5 and M6 uses a a 7-speed SMG III semi-automatic transmission. The SMG III includes the…