Where Have the Basics of Automotive Culture Gone?
The Evolution of American Car Culture Recently, I was given the open-ended task of writing about any automotive topic of choice. Woah, I can hardly remember a time when I had the choice to freely…
The Evolution of American Car Culture Recently, I was given the open-ended task of writing about any automotive topic of choice. Woah, I can hardly remember a time when I had the choice to freely…
AGM batteries vs. Lead-Acid batteries Modern BMWs have dozens of control modules and hundreds of electronic actuators, which are components that control or move a mechanism or system. All these electronics consume a significant amount…
Imagine this: you embark on a weekend road trip with your family to enjoy the sunshine and decompress from a long work week. You pack lawn chairs, beach towels, a cooler full of ice, drinks,…
BMW M70 V12 Engine: A History of Innovation and Performance In days gone by, some engineers in a large shed in Coventry, also known as Jaguar Cars, built what was considered the best production engine…
It’s 6:00 AM on a Saturday morning. You grab your fresh cup of coffee and head out to the garage to start your brand new BMW M8 Competition. The neighbors two blocks away are awakened…
“What have they done to it!?” was almost certainly my first reaction to the E60 5 Series upon launch in July 2003, twenty glorious years ago. As we’ve just been treated to another controversial new…
With a lineup that has swelled to over two dozen different models, you have more choices than ever when it comes to finding the right BMW. However, that can make it difficult to narrow your…
Owning a dog brings immeasurable joy to our lives. As dog owners, we want our four-legged companions to experience life’s adventures with us. When it comes to choosing a car, practicality and comfort for both…
Today is my last day writing for BMWBLOG. Just writing that feels weird, as this has been my professional home since 2015. Prior to writing for BMWBLOG (henceforth known as ‘BB‘), I had my own…
The first BMW SUV – or Sports Activity Vehicle, as Bavaria chooses to market them – debuted in 1999. The BMW X5 brought the sporty handling and premium appointments of a BMW sedan to a…