On January 9th 2012 the automotive world will converge on Cabo Hall, Detroit Michigan (like in Frankfurt above). This coming North American International Auto Show is going to be a spectacular event, not for the venue itself but for the number of production cars making world premieres as well as the Concept cars that will shape the future landscape of automobiles as we known them.
From the American big three to the Germans and Japanese, each company from those respective nations is said to be showing something that will come to market within the next year. BMW, not to be upstaged by the competition has some significant vehicles that will make their first appearances as well as showcasing the future of the BMW brand in North America. The following is what we believe to make appearances.
We’ve just returned from the Frankfurt IAA and to say that the BMW Hall is overwhelming is an absolute understatement. The scale of BMW’s home auto show venue is immense. Imagine an auto show floor stateside and then think that the size of that entire building is around the size of BMW’s own in Frankfurt- it is that enormous. BMW didn’t disappoint its fans in its presentation of its newest offerings and future concepts; offering a wide range of vehicles, all presented in the ideals of Efficient Dynamics. Our cameras were able to capture it all so be sure to check out the gallery.
BMW M is offering a once in a life-time experience at the Moto GP at the Indianapolis Speedway August 26th through the 28th. The event is available to the first lucky 50 to pony-up $2k. Let’s take a look at what you get for the money.
We were in attendance during today’s unveiling of the BMWi i3 & i8 Concepts and are digesting all of the information we obtained. While we gain some composure and put pen to paper or more so in our case fingers to keys- enjoy the photos from the Frankfurt. (Full gallery after the break)
If you’re lucky enough to be ordering a June production 1M Coupe and had the chance to pick it up in Europe, we’d highly recommend you schedule your time at the BMW Welt in Munich during the second to last week of June.
BMW M has just announced an event like none other that sounds like the ULTIMATE European Delivery event. M-Fest is essentially four days of ///M Power staged around the 24 hours of the ‘Ring. Exclusive access and information about ///M and the BMW Motorsport team, something that all of us enthusiasts should get excited over.
Having completed a bunch of these Euro Delivery trips already it really takes something special to get me excited to the ‘Mth’ degree and what I’m thinking just does that. Arrive on a Tuesday (airfare usually is a bit less) and pickup the object of your affection, notably the 1M (or any BMW), at the Welt. Take in the museum and the much commercialized factory tour followed by a night of biergartens. Wake up after a nice rest at one of Munich’s fine hotels to make the 30 min drive to Garching. The goal is to take a photo (or if pre-arranged thanks to connections- a tour) of ///M headquarters. The sign and the new car in one photo would quickly make it to my office wall, beneath the picture of my dream E61 ///M5.
After that I would high tail it towards the ‘Ring and take in a few laps at a slow pace (after all it’s not broken in yet). If there’s time or if the course is open, I’d include stopping by some of the other German car museums along the way.
Then from there I’d proceed to have the time of my life at M-Fest and the 24 hours of the ‘Ring (detailed below).
Afterwards I’d drop the car in Frankfurt, fly home and start the agonizing wait with photos and memories that are bound to last a lifetime.
I didn’t take this photo to show-off my E28. I took this to show you the most interesting and mysterious trailer at Octoberfest. What’s in the trailer? Check back later this evening for the “reveal”.
Friday is a big day on BimmerFile. We’ll be heading over to the Road America as the sun is rising to get some (passenger) seat time in a few of BMW’s most famous race cars of the last 25 years.
But perhaps most importantly we’ll be reporting live from Dr. Kay Segler’s presentation (head of the BMW M Division) around 7 pm (CST) Friday night. We expect big things (especially around 7pm) so make sure to check back throughout the evening. In fact the photo stream above will be updated throughout the next 24 hours so when in doubt come back to the site, we’ll have the latest right there. And as always we’ll have exclusive interviews and video of everything that happens at the event.
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On January 9th 2012 the automotive world will converge on Cabo Hall, Detroit Michigan (like in Frankfurt above). This coming North American International Auto Show is going to be a spectacular event, not for the venue itself but for the number of production cars making world premieres as well as the Concept cars that will shape the future landscape of automobiles as we known them.
