DTM: BMW Stripped of Brands Hatch Pole

Brands Hatch, UK: After turning the fastest lap in qualifying, Martin Tomczyk’s team RMG had his car underweight and he was stripped of the pole. A devastating blow- but with Augusto Farfus (BR) now lining up in second place, in front of Joey Hand (US) in third. Bruno Spengler (CA) starts the second race of the season from fourth. Marco Wittmann (DE), Andy Priaulx (GB), Timo Glock (DE) and Dirk Werner (DE) start from sixth, seventh, tenth and 14th respectively giving BMW a fighting chance to take home a victory.

Spied! Undisguised BMW M235i

Photo shoots happen regularly in the auto industry- as a spy photographer if you stalk your prey to one of these shoots you will make a bunch of money and snap an undisguised car well before launch. Thanks to <a href=\"http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-2-series-coupe-spy-shots/#photo-5884970/\">Autoblog</a> we now have a clear view of BMW\'s replacement for the current 135i, the M235i.

BMW M5 Sets World Drift Record

The legendary BMW M5 Sedan shattered the Guinness World Record for longest sustained drift at the BMW Performance Center near Greenville, South Carolina on Saturday, May 11, 2013, with BMW Performance Center Instructor Johan Schwartz behind the wheel. The record-breaking attempt generated ­­­over $20,000 in charitable donations benefitting The BMW Charity Pro-Am.