Sections: Video Nov 19th, 2011 8 Comments We know Clarkson loved the 1M from Top Gear. However in his recent DVD, “Powered Up”, he takes things a big further calling it the most fun new car released in 2011. Why? According to Clarkson it’s all about the simplicity and attitude.
Sections: F20 1 Series | F22/F23 2 Series | Vision Nov 19th, 2011 1 Comment BMW themselves have released an interview with Senior Vice President BMW Group Design Adrian Van Hooydonk primarily about the new F20 1 Series. It’s an interview unfortunately with BMW’s terrible 1 Series European marketing wrapped around it but it’s interesting nonetheless.
While we’re warming to the new F20 we’re still not convinced it’s as successful as the new F30 3 Series in overall execution. Perhaps it doesn’t matter all that much since our US readers will never get a chance to see the car on US roads. But what about the coupe and convertible? continued →
Sections: F1X 6 Series Gran Coupe Nov 18th, 2011 1 Comment 
BMW’s ‘Ring development time is subject to one un-movable force – winter. And with winter fast approaching northern Europe and the long testing season winding down, clearly the pilot of this particular 6er prototype decided to have some fun. So when should we expect to see more of the four door 6er? continued →
Sections: BMWi | Official News Nov 18th, 2011 No Comments 
BMW has been collaborating with SGL for a few years now on it’s plans to manufacturer Carbon based components for it’s BMWi brand. Now they’ve invested directly in the company. In our mind this is yet another bold but rational move into the future of automotive production.
Official Release: BMW AG has secured a 15.16 percent stake in SGL Carbon SE. The company is thereby strengthening its focus on lightweight construction and the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) in automobile manufacture. The BMW Group and the SGL Group are already collaborating successfully in the framework of a joint venture. continued →
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 
(Developing…)
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:
F30 335i / $43,275
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. continued →
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. continued →
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