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Regrettably, Laguna Seca’s back straight is about as straight as Richard Simmons, runs uphill, and is far too short. There was no top-speed run to be had – this is not Monza, nor is it…

In BMW’s family hierarchy, bigger means better.  That is to say, a higher number denotes a superior car.  Of course, how you define automotive superiority will dictate which car you favor, and we all love…

When was the last time you saw an M6 on the street?  Unless your neighbor owns one or you have one in your driveway, it’s likely been some time – if you’ve ever seen one. …

When I purchased my 135i, it came with an M steering wheel and M gear shift knob. At my first BMW CCA meeting one of the members, who had an E46 M3 at the time,…

Barely three months after the sensational premiere of the BMW Zagato Coupé, BMW and Zagato are turning heads again at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with the fruits of their latest collaboration. Created in…

Please understand, I mean that endearingly – the fat suit comment.  At 702 lbs, the K1600 carries a lot of heft, but there are talents housed within its frame that render it sporty in a…

BMW is introducing its three cylinder engine to the public soon. They discussed this last year in conjunction with the common engine architecture at their Innovation Day. So why go to three cylinders? Well there…

Based on the recent spy photos, here is a rendering that depicts very closely the front-end design of the new 2014 BMW M3. First off, the photoshoped image shows the power dome seen on some…

Smoke lingers in the air, slowly drifting across the sun-set scene. But it’s not tire smoke – it’s billowing out of the BBQ, this time a classic Bratwurst VS Johnsonville Brats cook-off. American meat vs…

BMWBLOG had the opportunity recently to interview Chris Bangle. As usual, a memo circulated inside the group soliciting questions for the interview, and we got an array of decent topics to put in front of…