Surya Solanki

  In 2016, BMW sold nearly 68,000 “M” models- around 37,500 true-bred M cars and approximately 30,400 M Performance cars (see: M235i and X6 M 50d). The number is far less than the 99,235 cars…

Apart from e-mobility and autonomous tech, the car industry is witnessing another emerging trend- the growing demand for SUVs and crossovers, particularly in the luxury segment. In 2016, every third car Audi sold was from…

The BMW N54 engine was launched at the Geneva Auto Show in 2006 and first seen in the E92 335i later that year. It has now been replaced by the N55 straight-six unit, which you…

The 50th CES (formerly called the Consumer Electronics Show) took place from 5 to 8 January in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the auto industry moves towards autonomous technology and EVs, CES has become an important trade…

BMW has unveiled the China-only 1 Series Sedan at the ongoing Guangzhou Auto Show. To be locally produced by the BMW-Brilliance joint venture, there are currently no plans to launch the car elsewhere. However, Europe…

BMW introduced the carbon-ceramic brakes with the current-generation M6 in 2012. The brakes were supplied by Brembo, which caters to an array of brands in the automotive sector- from the Mercedes’ F1 outfit to Pagani…

The E90 3 Series line-up in India started with the 320i. The low price of the car meant BMW sold it in very good numbers and consequently, the 320i has now become one of the…

Despite Chris Bangle’s revolutionary design and a slightly modest cabin, the E90’s performance capabilities meant it was well received by the automotive community. Jason Plato raved about the car in his review for Fifth Gear…

Despite being the most valuable luxury car brand in the world and having built a reputation with taglines like “Sheer Driving Pleasure” and the “Ultimate Driving Machine”, it’s a bit ironic that BMW doesn’t sell…

With the arrival of the G30 5 Series, it’s hard to believe that the BMW E60 5 Series is now two generations old. The design of the car doesn’t look dated and the E60 is…