Well what’s all this brouhaha over the next M5’s transmission choices. A little logic may help in understanding what the possibilities will be. Let’s start with what we know and what we’re willing to bet the farm…
Designed in America. Built in America. The very same tag line was used by BMW in their first Super Bowl commercial since 2001. A catchy phrase that marked BMW’s return to the Super Bowl advertising…
Introduction Thinking about how automatic transmissions work usually results in the same type of headache you get when eating ice cream too quickly, brain freeze. Automatic transmissions are one of the most complicated components in…
The luxury car market is on an ascending path and in the next five years several niche markets will open within the premium segment. In a constant chase for more revenue and market share, the…
A pirate walks into a bar and says, “Arrrgh, I needs me a drink!” and the bartender replies, “Do you know there’s a steering wheel in your pants?”. And thus begins one of the more…
“Of all the terms in the motoring lexicon, the ‘GT’ moniker has to be one of the most misused and abused.” is the opening sentence of Sam Dawson’s, ‘GT: The World’s Best GT Cars 1953 to 1973″….
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) The safe bet is that it’s coming and will be standard on the full range of F30 vehicles. It doesn’t make any sense for BMW to develop it, deploy it on…
This review begins with two observations. First, the best off-road vehicle I’ve ever driven was a Jeep Wrangler. Second, the worst on-road vehicle I’ve ever driven was a Jeep Wrangler. And that is the dilemma…
In 2013, BMW turns another page in their long and prosperous automotive history. For the first time, a full electric BMW vehicle enters the production lines and a new eco-friendly sub-brand will join the extensive…
Future mobility will exist under the milieu of environmental and resource sustainability. This much is fact. It’s time to embrace the future. MINI needs no such convincing. In fact, MINI is showing us the future…
