May 30th, 2011
Official Release: Outstanding innovations in the area of vehicle and safety engineering have always characterised cars from the BMW Group. With many technological leaps forward, BMW has often been the pacesetter for the entire automobile industry. The sensor system-based, environment-networked driver assistance systems from BMW ConnectedDrive such as the camera-based Speed Limit Info launched in 2008 have been the innovation drivers. Now, BMW has taken the lead once again with the vehicle’s external lighting, the “Dynamic Light Spot”. The “Dynamic Light Spot” is a spotlighting system that automatically directs a beam of light onto pedestrians at an early stage, thus alerting the driver. In critical situations, the safety gain for pedestrians and for the passengers in the vehicle is enormous. Another feature that BMW has presented is the “Glare-free high beam assistant”. The system locates vehicles approaching from the opposite direction and vehicles ahead, and prevents glare, despite the high beam being switched on. In this manner, the high beam component is significantly increased, which also brings about a sustained improvement in safety. Another gain in safety, not to be underestimated is the new, optional full-LED headlight, now debuting in the new BMW 6 Series Coupé.
continued →
May 8th, 2011
With the introduction of the third generation 6 Series BMW set out to
create a product that is as much about elegance and luxury as it is
about choices and the jet-set life style. On style alone alone it
delivers. But what about substance? What about the driving experience? Full review after the jump.
continued →
May 2nd, 2011
BMW North America is launching the new 6 Series convertible in Cabo San Lucas Mexico and we’re here soaking up the sun and the road. But before we give you our thoughts on the car and plenty of insight into the new shark, we wanted to show give you a sneak peak. Check out the full gallery after the break.
continued →
Mar 3rd, 2011
Our favorite automotive artist Jon Sibal is once again looking into the future. This it’s the F12 M6 Convertible. And can we just say, it’s one part gorgeous and another part nasty. We love it.
Hat tip to Leftlanenews.
Feb 23rd, 2011
The BMWUSA.com configurator is online and read to be enjoyed. Bonus points for anyone who can build the priciest shark.
Jan 23rd, 2011
-
-
-
The epitome of personal luxury when it comes to the BMW brand. The 650i Individual is everything you’d want for boulevard cruising down a sunny shore. With leather everywhere inside and exclusive wheels, trim and color on the outside, BMW Individual have clearly created the best expression of the brand to date.
continued →
Jan 19th, 2011
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
(Due to connection issues this episode of the BimmerCast has poor audio quality – you’ve been warned) We’re back from NAIAS and ready to recap what we’ve seen and what we’ve heard. But first BMw has a new four cylinder and it’s destined for the US market. Yes this is the engine that is meant to kill the last naturally aspirated inline six with more power and better efficiency. We break down what it is, when we’ll see it and how it stacks up against the competition.
Then there’s NAIAS 2011. Yes there was a BMW stand outside of the 1M. The new 6er and the 1 Series coupe and convertible were in attendance and looks great. The 6er in particularly was gorgeous in person (if you could get the Chinese automotive engineers away from it).
We then move to Alpina and it’s future in the US. Yes there is a future but it’s hard to do anything more than speculate about B3s, B5s and even D3s on US roads.
Subscribe | Download (31 MB MP3)
