Archive for July, 2010

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Lord of the ‘Ring: BMW Nurburgring Times

Ever wonder which stock BMW M car has the fastest time around the ‘Ring? Wonder no more. Taken from the German auto publication Sport Auto, here are the fastest to …

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BMW Earns “2010 TOP SAFETY PICK” Award for 5 Series Sedan

BMW’s Next In Car Operating System Takes Shape

You know all that code that goes behind the neatly designed iDrive interface? BMW will be launching an entirely new operating system that replaces that code according to Engadget. BMW’s …

Video: In Car From Lime Rock ALMS

Here is a fine video of Bill taking on Lime Rock in the pouring rain in the ///M3 GT. We will have our own video up soon from track side …

Official Video: 6 Series Gran Coupé Exterior Design

This official video provides a look ahead to the design-future of BMW via the 6 Series Gran Coupé concept. Anders Warming, Head of Exterior Design BMW, gives us an overview …

It’s Official: MINI is Going Rally Racing in the WRC

(Updated) It’s official, MINI is making a comeback on the international rally circuit. Starting in 2011, MINI will compete in selected rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and …

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BMW Art Car Photo Contest Thrills Jury and Fans

Official Release: The BMW M3 GT2 Art Car was one of the main attractions at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours (FR). Images of the work of art, designed by …

BMW Launches ConnectedDrive Microsite

There’s been a lot written about ConnectedDrive on BF over the past year but also a lot of confusion over what models and markets have specific features. Hoping to eliminate …

BMW’s iPod Out on Video

BMW Group Announces Partnership with US Olympic Committee

BMW Group announced today it will be the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) from now through 2016. BMW Group will also be the Official Mobility …

BMW Podiums At Lime Rock

Car & Driver Places the New 5er Last in Comparison

The unthinkable… BMW completely redesigns a car and it promptly gets beat by its two key competitors in a major magazine. It’s hard to believe but according to Car and …

BMW 6 Seres Gran Coupé Approved for Production

It had to be one of the worst kept secrets in recent BMW history. But now it’s official; the 6 Series Gran Coupé is headed for product in 2012. It’ll …

Want an Original M1? That’ll be $250,000 Please

Missed your chance to pick-up an M1 back in the late 70′s when BMW couldn’t sell them? Canepa Collection is selling a prime example finished in Alpine white with only …