Interesting
The 5.0L V8 contains some interesting technology, Atkinson cycle operation under certain throttle/load conditions and a combination of direct and port injection (higher RPM operation). The big Lexus V8 engine is purported to produce 480…
Hugo Becker / January 9, 2014
BMW M4
With the demise of the naturally aspirated V8 of the outgoing M3, the world of M is exclusively powered through forced induction. And that’s not all bad. When the new 2015 BMW M3 and M4…
Hugo Becker / December 11, 2013
Interesting
Newbury Park, CA – BMW has design studios scattered across the globe. And one of its studios is located in the hills north of Los Angeles. Founded in 1972 by the renowned designer, Chuck Pelly,…
Hugo Becker / December 2, 2013
Auto Shows
Porsche Macan Porsche stuck its new Macan into a backroom in its isolated display space. Porsche was in a completely separate space from the other manufacturers, you had to search for it. The Macan was…
Hugo Becker / November 26, 2013
Test Drives
BMW i3 – Driving Impressions
by Hugo Becker / Date: November 23, 2013
Test Drives
BMWBLOG heads over to Scottsdale, AZ to test drive the all-new 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith
Hugo Becker / November 6, 2013
2 Series
The M235i should be a welcomed addition to the US market. While it’s not quite a full-on M, it serves as a bridge between the 228i and eventual M2.
Hugo Becker / October 27, 2013
Interesting
Movies about racing are gambles, and generally the odds aren’t in the director’s or producers’ favor. Steve McQueen’s ‘Le Mans’ is a prime example, loved by car guys and often near the top of their…
Hugo Becker / September 27, 2013
BMW X5
BMW introduced the concept X5 eDrive at he Frankfurt IAA auto show, as a continuation of BMW’s hybrid offerings. Utilizing the 2014 X5 SAV as its base it differs a bit from previous mild hybrid…
Hugo Becker / September 19, 2013
Interesting
BMW has announced that it has started the production of customer i3’s at the Leipzig plant. BMWBLOG has been providing coverage of the CFRP production processes for the sub-brand for the last two years. What…
Hugo Becker / September 18, 2013
BMW i
As a street magician might say, “Using nothing but a 1.5 liter three cylinder gasoline engine, and an electric motor – that I happen to have laying around – I am going to go zero…
Hugo Becker / September 11, 2013