5 Series
The rivalry between M and AMG models has now seemingly gained a whole new battle, using models just shy of the performance offered by top tier models. I’m referring, of course, to the ‘gap-filling’ models…
Gabriel Nica / October 9, 2017
5 Series
On the mountain roads in rural Oregon, The Fast Lane Car spent some time with BMW’s fastest 5 Series ever built – the M550i xDrive. Back in April, the BMWBLOG team went to Germany to…
Horatiu Boeriu / October 7, 2017
5 Series
An entrepreneur claims that his modified 1997 BMW 528i goes 1,000 miles on electric power. According to Eric Lundgren, the E39 chassis has been adapted to hold batteries with a total capacity above the longest-range…
Horatiu Boeriu / October 5, 2017
5 Series
For the past few years, BMW enthusiasts have been wondering if the brand’s newfound goal to reach a broader spectrum of customers has robbed it of the driving dynamics it was once known for. It’s…
Nico DeMattia / September 29, 2017
3 Series
BMW to skip plug-in hybrid models from the Touring lineup
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: September 29, 2017
5 Series
In-car connectivity is attracting more and more attention from manufacturers worldwide, acknowledging the growing time we spend behind the wheel, either stuck in cities more congested than ever or on long trips. BMW is one…
Gabriel Nica / September 28, 2017
5 Series
In a new Youtube video, BMW talks again about the “BMW Wireless Charging”, the technology that allows energy transfer to take place without the use of cables. Wireless charging for the high-voltage battery will be…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 27, 2017
5 Series
The new BMW G30 5 Series continues where the predecessor has left off reaching for new records. The worldwide high demand for the business class from Munich now also ensures that the BMW plant in…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 27, 2017
5 Series
Wireless charging seems to be quite a concern for a number of fields these days, not just for smartphone makers. Car makers are interested in transferring energy from a charging device to the battery without…
Gabriel Nica / September 25, 2017
5 Series
Fast performance diesels are quite popular in Germany. They aren’t so much here in North America, mostly because of the fact that Americans hate diesels. However, that doesn’t stop German automakers from making simply bonkers-fast…
Nico DeMattia / September 24, 2017
5 Series
The new tuning program for the G30 BMW 5 Series by the 3D Design brings spoilers, side skirts and diffusers to the entire car, giving it a lower more aggressive stance. From the front, the new…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 23, 2017