Sections: F30 3 Series, Video Nov 18th, 2011 1 Comment Autocar’s Steve Sutcliffe gave us his written word review a few days ago. Today we get the video version. As expect (by anyone who’s read his or other reviews) the F30 is praised in almost every way conceivable. From the steering to the fluidity of the controls, Sutcliffe calls this the best 3 Series ever.
Sections: F30 3 Series Nov 17th, 2011 2 Comments 
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BMW just announced pricing at the LA Auto Show for the highly anticipated F30 3 Series. We’re still getting details but for now, here are the important numbers:
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Sections: DTM, Motorsport Nov 17th, 2011 No Comments 
While the eyes of the motoring press have been on LA this week, BMW Motorsport has been busy finishing a test of the New M3 DTM car in Spain. The big news? An “acute gastrointestinal” issue that rendered several team members incapacitated. Thankfully the Mercedes(!) team doctor was available for treatment. No we are not making this stuff up. Check out the official release (the first one we’ve seen to feature the term “gastro-intestinal”) after the break.
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Sections: F30 3 Series Nov 17th, 2011 No Comments 
As we gear up for our own drive and review of the F30, we thought we’d bring you the sights and sounds of the launch itself straight from Spain. Check it out after the break.
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Sections: F30 3 Series Nov 16th, 2011 2 Comments 
While our turn will come with the F30, the first reviews are starting to pour in from the European and US press. The general consensus? It’s as good as we’ve hoped. Michael Taylor from Insideline at this to say:
The chassis is easily the highlight of the car, and that’s partly because of the damper control system, but mostly because the car is 88 pounds lighter, has a longer wheelbase and runs a 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution. It steals what is already an impressive show by being so nimble and light on its feet that it feels like a featherweight when you want it to dance. It’s a chassis that overachieves, one that might have been saved up for the next Z4, but here it is beneath BMW’s stock in trade.
Promising no? Let’s move from the US and to seasoned UK automotive journalist Steve Sutcliffe from Autocar:
If Superman drove a car, in fact, he’d probably drive a new BMW 320d. And the rest of us would be more than happy with any other member of the range. Because be in no doubt, a new world leader has arrived – and it may take a while for the others to catch up.
Sounds great but let’s get into more of the specifics.
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Sections: //M5\\ Nov 16th, 2011 No Comments 
We cannot pass up a chance to watch the M5 go sideways around a corner. Nor can we stop looking at photos of the F10M. Luckily BMW UK is supplying our habit with a new release of M5 material. Last week it was this video. This week it’s a treasure trove of images that make us lust after it all the more. You can check them out (in Wallpaper size) after the break.
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Sections: Official News, Technology Nov 15th, 2011 2 Comments 
Today BMW takes the wraps off of their new MOG integration that ads a subscription-supported music streaming service to BMWs and MINIs. Like Spotify and unlike Pandora, MOG is a $10 a month service that gives you ad free music based on your preferences. The app integrates with both BMWs and MINI much like Pandora, via the iOS app and through either MINI Connected or BMW Apps.
As we reported last spring when the beta version first appeared, MOG allows users to store their MOG music on their phone, enabling access to their favorite titles even when a data connection is not available. To help them find music MOG offers patent-pending “MOG Mobius” music discovery engine, which enables users to switch between true “artist only” radio or a full mix of similar artists. How does it sound? To our ears pretty much perfect thanks to the 320kbps quality of each track.
Look for more audio integration options as well as updated functionality from MINI Connected and BMW Apps in 2012.
Official Release: BMW and MOG today announced availability of MOG’s award winning on-demand music service in all 2011 BMW vehicles equipped with the BMW Apps and MINI Connected option in the US. This is the first integration of an on-demand music service in the car, transforming the way music fans listen to music on the road and expanding the number of places music lovers can enjoy the ultimate music listening experience.
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Sections: BMWi, i3, i8, Official News Nov 15th, 2011 No Comments 
Take note, with this release BMWi has officially begun acting as a stand alone entity under the BMW brand. Subtle yes. But an important moment. Now onto the surprisingly interesting press release.
Official Release: BMW i is about the development of visionary vehicles and mobility services, inspiring design and a new understanding of premium that is strongly defined by sustainability. With BMW i the BMW Group is adopting an all-embracing approach, redefining the understanding of personal mobility with purpose- built vehicle concepts, a focus on sustainability throughout the value chain and a range of complementary mobility services. (photo gallery and full release after the break)
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