Archive for April, 2008
M1 Homage Concept Video
Yesterday BMW released a short video of Adrian Van Hooydonk talking about the new M1 Homage Concept. While we could have simple grabbed the file from the BMW press site …
BMW Group on Course Despite Exceptional Expenses
Official BMW AG Press Release: The effects from the international financial crisis resulted in the recognition of exceptional expenses in the first quarter. Thanks to the strong operating performance, the …
Is the German Power War Ending?
First it was 460 hp AMG. Then there was the 500 hp M5. Then Ingolstadt rolled out it’s 600+ hp RS6 Wagon. Okay that may be simplifying it a bit …
Heritage as Inspiration: BMW M1 Homage
Official BMW AG Press Release: To mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW M1 super sports car, BMW Group Design is presenting a homage to this legendary model as part …
More Details Emerge for the F01 7 Series
While details continue to emerge out of Germany on the next generation 7 it is apparent that this car is being designed to out drive and out tech the competition. …
Edmunds Compares the 135i, 335i & E46 M3
Another solid article by the folks at Edmunds. Instead of focusing on trying to find a competitor to the 135i they simply matched it up with it’s big brother the …
BMW M1 Homage Concept Revealed
Photos of the new BMW M1 concept have hit the web. The concept car is intended to pay homage to the M1 and (if rumors are to be believed) generate …
Exclusive: E60 Spotted with Updated iDrive
First we saw the updated iDrive interface on the F01 2009 7 Series. Then it was the facelifted E90 2009 3 Series. Now we’ve recieved word (and an exclusive image) …
Exclusive Report: ’09 E90 Mid-Cycle Refresh
As we’re previously reported, the current 3 Series sedan and wagon (internally dubbed the E90 and E91) will be undergoing the usual mid-cycle refresh next year. Expect several key changes …
NEWS FLASH: BMW and Daimler Agree
We have just received some information that the two brands are in fact in the early stages of an agreement. BMW and Daimler have agreed (in principle) to work in …
Expert Opinion: New iDrive Controller
According to Jonathan Spira (of Roundel fame), who documented the various (unseen) versions of iDrive, this controller represents part of the fourth generation of BMW’s iDrive cockpit controller system. Spira …
