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Over the course 2010 we ‘ve tested everything from an electric car to a first class cabin wrapped in a BMW (the 5er GT). We raced a $500 car 24 hours, took a pre-production MINI Countryman to the track and we ‘re one of the first people to see the 1M in person. And during that time we also recorded 30 BimmerCasts touching on every BMW topic you could imagine (you can check them all out here). So for all of you who may have missed some of it, here are our favorite highlights of 2010.

Reviews

– ’11 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5
– ’10 BMW X5 M
– ’11 BMW 128i
– ’11 BMW 550i
– ’11 MINI Countryman MCS
– ’11 BMW 135i
– ’10 BMW 550i GT
– ’10 BMW Z4 35is
– ’11 BMW 335is
– ’10 BMW Performance 335i
– ’10 Tesla Roadster Sport

1M Features

Before we get to the regular features, the topic that generated the most comments (and clicks) from readers was unquestionably the 1M. Here ‘s a look at some highlights (after the break):

– World Debut: BMW 1M Detailed & Dissected
– BF Design Analysis: BMW 1M
– BMW NA to Offer Euro Delivery for 1M
– BMW 1M US Options & Ordering Info
– The 1M: Everything We Need & Nothing We Don’t
– The 1M ‘s Air Curtain in Detail
– BF Poll: The 1M vs the M3
– Exclusive: 1M Won ‘t Feature Carbon Fiber
– BF Exclusive: A Detailed Look at the 1M
– 1M to be Powered by Modified N54
– 1M to be Manual Only
– BimmerCast #29: Dr. Kay Segler Interviewed
– The 1M: Exclusive Hands-on Impressions

Now onto the rest of the year.

Our Favorite Stories

– The Life and Death of BMW ‘s Naturally Aspirated Engine
– Inside BMW ‘s Secretive Text Center: The ETC
– Behind the Scenes at the ETC
– BimmerCast Interview: Martin Birkmann (BMWNA Product Planning and Strategy/BMW Motorsport Manager)
– BF Exclusive: 2011 M3 Competition Package
– Has BMW Downgraded the 135i/335i?
– BF Exclusive: 135i/335i to get N55

– BF Exclusive: BMW Performance Manager Eric Riehle Interviewed
– BF Exclusive: 135i to get DCT
– Early History: The BMW 5 Series
– Z29: BMW ‘s Secretive Test Bed Finally Revealed
– 25 Years of Technik GMBH
BMW Owners Think their 1 Series Are FWD?
– Reality Check (Why BMWNA is Killing Wagons
– BMW NA to Kill Both 5 and 3 Series Wagons? “
– FWD BMW to be Based on the MINI
– BMW to Join the DTM in 2012
– World Debut: BMW Gran Coupe
– BimmerFile does the 24 Hours of Lemons
– BMW to Drop Four Door M3 for Next Generation
– BMW ‘s Secret Rear Engined Three Seater
– BMW Wins the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring
– Manual vs DCT Poll

– BF Poll: the $45K Question
– BMW NA Releases the Frozen Grey Edition M3
– Lord of the BMW Nurburgring Times
– World Debut: The 2011 BMW X3
– BF Overview & Analysis: The 1M
– Megacity: World ‘s 1st Volume Carbon Fiber Passenger Cell
– M3 GTS Beats the CLS on the ‘Ring (Barely)
– BMW RLR Wins Road America
– Holiday Romance: Why the 1 Series Trumps the JCW MINI
– Where Did the Road Go?
– Why Selling Engines to Saab Makes Sense
– Editorial: Cherish the Past & Embrace BMW ‘s Future
– Technical Specifications on Every M3 Made
– The Shark is Back: 6 Series Coupe Analyzed
– World Debut: 6 Series Coupe Concept
– The Slow Car Movement & Vintage BMWs
– 25 Years of All Wheel Drive BMWs
– BimmerFile Review: MINI Connected
– BMW at Petit LeMans: The Ultimate Gallery
– BMW Wins Both Team & Manufacturer Titles
– Does BMW Need Another the Z4M Coupe?
– World Debut: 2012 BMW 650i Convertible
– DSC Stability Control Explained
– Next Generation X5 to Debut BMW’s New Modular Aluminum Chassis?
– BMW X1: US Market Details
– BMW Connected Hits the US iTunes App Store
– World Debut: Refreshed 1 Series Coupe and Convertible