Will the BMW M2 Kill the M235i and the M4?
German magazine AutoBild is out this week with some fresh M2 speculation. 374 hp and 400 ft lbs or torque. Further they believe pricing…
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Opinion: New M3 and M4 Configurator Live
The era of the F8X M3 and M4 has officially begun as BMW has taken the wraps off of the Configurator and set it…
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2 Series Active Tourer: A Brand Killer or a Masterstroke?
Hello overhang. That was my first thought upon opening up the first photo release of the new 2 Series Active Tourer. Then there’s that…
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Counter Steer: The Burning Question- BMW i3 Battery Protection
Like the swine flu of a few years ago there appears to be a new epidemic impacting the US, at least that is what…
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RIP to BMW’s Naturally Aspirated Engines
With the introduction of the 4 Series convertible and the 2 Series, there remains only one naturally aspirated BMW currently being produced for the…
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BMW NA Sales Up 8.3% for September
BMW sales continue to climb even without the all new X5 on dealer lots yet. Leading the pack was the refreshed 7 Series up…
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The BMW i3 Hands-on First Impressions
First off, the BMW i3 takes some getting used to. It’s a new shape, new controls and new touch-points. Yet the first impression (especially once you step inside) is one of progress.
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The BMW i3 & The Future of Motoring
BMW’s foray into electric vehicles began in the early ’70s. Since then, the company has dabbled in electric powered vehicles in proof-of-concept form for…
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Opinion: Is there Room for iOS on iDrive?
On Monday Apple announced what many had been waiting for for years. No not a complete re-think of iOS but Apple ‘s long awaited…
Read MoreCounter Steer: More Than Just a Name
Change is something that often takes us by surprise, it is something that many have difficulty with as to put it plainly- we are creatures of habit. In the not so distant future BMW fans will be given a significant dose of change as BMW is once again revamping its naming system.
Read More18000 Miles in an F20 120d
Part of the perks of moving to Germany is the ability to sample the fruits of European only offerings from BMW- The all new 1 series being one of them. In all honesty it was a huge toss up between the F30 3er and the One when it came to the purchase but the truth is, the 120d just hit the right spot in all areas.
Read MoreAs AMG Continues Development, Is M Resting on its Laurels?
Something hit me the other day as I was watching Chris Harris drift an AMG E63 around a corner. Mercedes AMG has a history…
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The 3GT Dissected: Why a Tall 3 Series Just May Make Sense (Or Not)
The 3GT is not the prettiest car. Let ‘s call that a truth. But that doesn ‘t make it a bad car. Beauty can…
Read MoreCounter Steer: Comparing Apples to Oranges
There was a time when BMW was the standard for driving sedans in any variety offered, from base model on up to top of the line ///M versions. For better or worse that time has passed. A side effect of that makes comparing today\’s models to those of yesteryear a bit unfair, the market has changed and the cars have changed along with the wants of the buying public. However there is a way to make the tendency to compare present to past more reasonable.
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