A large investment program to develop the BMW Hams Hall engine plant near Birmingham is complete. The production of new three and four-cylinder engines is already being ramped up on brand-new production lines, and over…
When BMW introduced the N54B30 powerplant to the United States market in 2007, it was their first production turbocharged engine that utilized direct fuel injection technology. This meant that for the first time the air-fuel…
With its three turbochargers, the current BMW Tri-turbo diesel enjoys a special position in the high-end premium market, yet the engineers in Munich have already put together a worthy replacement. BMW is rumored will launch…
Emissions regulations are tightening to the point that the gasoline engine is starting to suffocate. Life for performance cars is becoming more and more difficult, especially in the United States. It’s becoming so difficult for the petrol-powered…
In 1995, one of the greatest eras in Formula One history began — the era of the V10. The naturally aspirated V10s, that displaced no more than 3.0 liters, were some of the greatest to…
Nico DeMattia got the ball rolling with his list of ‘Five Best BMW Engines of All-Time’ and I thought I’d give an alternate view. The history of superior BMW engine designs originates at the very…
BMW has been considered the Ultimate Driving Machine for decades. It’s the brand enthusiasts flock to for its unique driving characteristics. When people think BMW, they normally think of sharp steering, excellent handling and the…
We recently spoke about how BMW’s excitement over the new 7 Series may be short lived, as it may fall to its arch nemesis, the Mercedes-Benz S Class, in terms of sales. However, now BMW…
The new 2016 BMW 7 Series won’t be unveiled for another two days, but official images and technical specs have started to show up on the interwebs. Along with a new design, the G11/G12 7…
The official press release of the new 2016 BMW X1 mentioned the new entry-level SUV sporting a combination of diesel and petrol 2.0 liter four-cylinder engines. But even though early reports referenced three-cylinder powerplants being…
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