The small case 168 differential on the four-cylinder petrol BMW 1 Series and E90 3 Series ranges is a bit troublesome. There is no obvious reason for this to be so – it is a…
In our recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Chris Hardy, Senior Director of Sales at XPEL to delve into the advantages and drawbacks of paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coatings, and…
If you’re even remotely interested in cars, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard about paint protection film, or PPF. Even if you aren’t an enthusiast, you might be familiar with it – many car…
Believe it or not, the B58 inline-six has been in production for about a decade now. It debuted in the F30 3 Series, subsequently appearing in everything from BMW SUVs to off-road-ready trucks like the…
Light aesthetic changes and a smattering of new technology bring the first model year of the facelifted 2025 BMW 4 Series up-to-date and in line with what you find across most of the rest of…
In Europe, automatic transmission in a car was something of an expensive indulgence. The ease of town driving was the only saving grace because autos were thirstier than manuals and less reliable. This was when…
2004-onwards BMW 6 Series values have gradually deflated down to the bargain basement – useable ones are just four grand. Should you buy one though? If four thousand bucks is all you have, then absolutely…
Just last night, I was with a group of car enthusiast friends, all of whom own old cars, ranging from a 1957 Auto Union DKW (look it up) to a 1990 Mercedes 190E, plus me…
Most manufacturers these days are making a big deal out of switching or preparing to switch from animal products to fully synthetic and more sustainable alternatives. This is fine in cheaper cars, most of which…
A few weeks ago, Steve Saxty – author of the acclaimed “BMW Behind The Scenes books” – kicked off a six-part series that studies the evolution of the BMW grille. It’s obviously a big topic…
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