In a fun publicity stunt, BMW asked DTM champions Roberto Ravaglia and Bruno Spengler (1989 and 2012, respectively) to switch cars for a drive around the famed HockenheimRing. Spengler took control of Ravaglia’s 1989 BMW M3 and Ravaglia of Spengler’s 2012 M3. While Spengler enjoyed the lightness of the older M3, Ravaglia didn’t care much for […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | May 6, 2013
Pricing for the i3 has been pegged at about $40,000 or about the same as a well-equipped 3-series sedan according to Ludwig Willisch, CEO of BMW North America. Additionally, it will likely qualify for a $7500 federal tax credit (although discussions with the US government are ongoing). The exact price for the five-door compact will […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | May 6, 2013
Hot off the press, we just received these shots and are excited to share them with you. They appear to show the next M2 flying around the Nurburgring in testing. We’ve shared video of the next 2 series coupe testing and our spies have suggested that due to its stance, more aggressive front ducting, wheels […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | May 2, 2013
Last night I may or may not have been watching playoff basketball streaming from the UK. The commercial breaks are the only difference and when this advertisement popped up, it immediately caught my attention. If you frequent 5Series, then you’ve undoubtedly seen numerous BMW models hitting the ring. Here’s another that will be coming to America soon. I haven’t […] More »
By: Lane Anderson | May 1, 2013
The upcoming 2 series has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring! The 1 series coupe replacement has been seen around Munich as a convertible and coupe, but this is the first time that it’s been spotted in track testing. This car will be the smallest BMW coupe, with the possible exception of BMW’s upcoming ‘i’ […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | May 1, 2013
Ohmigod! There’s this totally awesome new thing called drifting– no wait, that’s not true. It’s been around forever (in internet terms) and you’re so jaded that you couldn’t possibly be bothered to watch one more goddamned drifting video. Whatever, you can haz cheezburger. The rest of you can watch the first 33 seconds of this […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | April 30, 2013
The “International Engine of the Year” has been awarded to BMW 6 times, with the company’s most recent wins coming in the years 2007 & 2008 for the fabulous N54B30. The 3 liter, twin turbo, inline six made right around 325 horse power and generated 330 pound feet of torque. Customers could put the engine […] More »
By: Lane Anderson | April 30, 2013
