Origins of the BMW Roundel
A recent story in the New York Times dispels the ‘spinning propeller’ myth of the BMW roundel. Much to the dismay of many, the article is 100% correct, the origins of the blue and white…
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The Origins of DesignworksUSA’s Heritage
DesignworksUSA is a design ‘skunk works’, a hotbed of automotive styling located in southern California. But it wasn’t always in BMW’s hands. It was purchased from Chuck Pelly by BMW. So who is Chuck…
Column: Spark Plugs – Who Needs Them?
There are moments of clarity in life when you realize that some things you were reliant upon are no longer needed. Take for instance, the ‘Thigh Master.’ Popularized in America during the 1990’s, infomercials went…
Editorial: Bangle’s Legacy
Regardless of popular sentiment, from either pole, Chris Bangle has had a significant impact on BMW. His retirement in March of 2009 marked the end of a decade and a half of service designing automobiles…
Column: When a Supplier Is More Than a Supplier
M3 owner and CTS-V’s challenger, Michael Cooper, visits BMWNA
Weeks ago, GM’s former vice-chairman Bob Lutz threw a challenge at everyone interested to compete against the Cadillac CTS-V. Car owners, journalists or anyone interested on taking on the CTS-V, were invited on the New…
It Was Fifty Years Ago Today . . .
In the late fall of 1959, BMW was on the ropes. The demand for motorcycles was soft, they had cars at two market extremes, luxury and economy, and there was no middle ground. In addition…
BMW – A Constant in Environmental Consciousness
At a recently held climate forum in Toronto, Canada, several honorary guests were present, including guest speakers former American Vice President Al Gore and Canadian environmental advocate and scientist Dr. David Suzuki. Speaking on the…
Diet Turbos – How Low Lag is No Lag?
A very popular food product on the market is Activia Fat Free Yogurt. Lauded for its nutritional benefits, many health conscious patrons choose it because it is “Fat Free.” In actuality, Activia Fat Free yogurt…
“The ultimate driving machine” – The perfect slogan?
Probably one of the most recognizable slogans amongst car manufacturers around the globe, BMW’s “The Ultimate Driving Machine” tag line, has served the Munich based company well over the years. Used in North America, the…
What’s your favorite BMW engine of all time?
After the post regarding the 320Si, a few of us began to discuss the different merits of the engine and why technologies such as VANOS and Valvetronic were or were not present and even what…
