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Editorial: Tri Turbo and Electrical Assist

The triple turbo talk continues unabated, this time with a bit of a twist, electric turbo. Not so fast! Electric turbo? If a turbo was powered electrically (rather than with exhaust gases) it would be…

Editorial: The Perceptual Confusion of BMW’s Platform Philosophy and FWD

Editorial: Carbon Future

Exploring the focus towards carbon in all of its applications within BMW and on the global stage. Carbon. The 6th most abundant element in our galaxy. More and more we hear about its uses and…

BMWNA CEO: "We will be expanding into new niches"

BMWNA CEO: “We will be expanding into new niches”

In a recent interview with Automotive News, BMW of North America CEO, Jim O’Donnell, offered more insight into the brand’s future plans and upcoming cars. In the extensive and detailed interview, O’Donnell touched on some…

Photo Gallery: Nurburgring 2011

Photo Gallery: Nurburgring 2011

BMWBLOG team has just returned from the European trip that included not only a pick-up of the new BMW 1M, but also a visit at the famous 24 Hr of Nurburgring. The popular race took…

BMWBLOG BMW 1M European Drive Review

BMWBLOG BMW 1M European Drive Review

Some things just go together – like a horse and carriage, a mouse and cheese, and sex on the beach.  We can add to that a shiny new 1M on curvy Alpine roads.  One is just not the…

Tech Tidbit: How a Differential Works

Tech Tidbit: How a Differential Works

Every car (of recent vintage) has a differential and most people take them for granted without any idea of what they do, why they’re needed, or how they work. Going around a corner in a…