Archive for October, 2008
Z4 to be Released Shortly
All sources indicate that the release of official images of this car will happen very shortly. Until then here is another spy shot to keep your palate ready for the …
Next Generation 6 Series Spied
We are still quite a ways away from the release of the new 6er but it has already begun its testing. There are few facts about this car right now …
2009 BMW 7 Series in Production
The 2009 F01/F02 7 Series has begun serial production at BMWs Dingolfing Plant. The US market will not see this car until Spring but cars are now being produced for …
Garage 419 Karting for Charity
This past Sunday was the first annual Garage419 invitational. This karting endurance event was held at Grand Prix of New York, the newest and most advanced indoor karting course in …
’09 BMW 750Li Spied in US
Our friend Palbay was able to get some fine photos of an early production 750Li. This car was on its way to the BMW Performance Center when he snapped it. …
New York Times Review of the new iDrive
Last Thursday the New York Times published a review of the new iDrive. We did not link to it or even acknowledge its existence for several reasons. It was so …
New iDrive Plays Movies!
With people taking deliveries of 2009 models with the new iDrive system some unannounced goodies are being found. The latest and most news worthy is that the system will play …
Preh Inc: Source of New iDrive
We had heard rumors of what company was producing the new iDrive system software (Harmon) but really have been unsure of the hardware manufacturer. Now we know. BMW went to …
Z Loses Some More Pasties
The next generation Z continues to lose some of its pasties as we get closer to the official release date. Anyone notice something about those hood lines? We have seen …
BMW & Mercedes Exploring Engine Deal
We reported earlier in the year that BMW and Daimler Benz were working on finalizing a deal that would allow the companies greater economies of scale in purchasing. The deal …
Diesel or Hybrid? Your Green Luxury Choice
With all the debate about whether BMW should have brought over the smaller 3 Series diesel and the recent announcement of the 7 Series Active Hybrid we were happy to …
BMW Developing New “Smart Key”
BMW and NXP semi-conductors have just unveiled a prototype of the world’s smartest key. It features contactless payment, personalized access control, a public transportation e-ticket and more. It can do …
BMW Diesel Update
It is officially official. The diesels will begin production in November and will be delivered to dealers mid December. The 335d will have a best in class EPA fuel economy …
The MINI E (Official BMW AG Press Release)
While not a BMW, the MINI E represents a milestone for BMW AG and will surely foreshadow what’s to come for other upcoming BMW AG projects. [pictobrowser bridger 72157608123362052] The …
