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Pedestrian protection: BMW X1 first, ahead of the Audi Q5

Pedestrian protection: BMW X1 first, ahead of the Audi Q5

While the German ADAC office (the German equivalent of AAA) didn’t take an official position, the colleagues from OEAMTC Austria concluded a comparison test in Pedestrian Safety by using as a reference mid-size and compact…

2011 BMW 5 Series: Interview with suspension specialist Jos van As

Rumor: BMW M3 GTS Sold Out? It doesn't surprise us

Rumor: BMW M3 GTS Sold Out? It doesn’t surprise us

According to the fellows at TopSpeed, BMW Motorsport division announced that every single BMW M3 GTS planned for this year has been already sold. First deliveries are scheduled to begin in Germany next May and…

2011 BMW 530d - First Drive in Portugal

2011 BMW 530d – First Drive in Portugal

The new BMW 530d is one of those models that many of us are already craving for. Available in Europe only, the BMW 530d is equipped with a single turbocharger version of the same 3.0-liter…

Column: The Zaftig GT

There seem to be multiple definitions of the term, Gran Tourismo Turismo . How else could such disparate vehicles like a Mustang GT, Bentley Continental GT, Nissan GT-R, Ferrari 599 GTB, Pontiac GTO and the…

2011 BMW 5 Series Media Launch: Live Photos

2011 BMW 5 Series Media Launch: Live Photos

As we announced weeks ago, our sister blog BimmerToday is attending the International Media Launch of the new 2011 BMW 5 Series that takes place in Lisbon, Portugal. In the next few days, through our…

Interview: Dr. Oetker and the BMW M3/335is Dilemma

Interview: Dr. Oetker and the BMW M3/335is Dilemma

We’ve been having an internal debate here at BMWBLOG as to which car represents the greater value, the 335is or the M3. After the dust settled we decided to consult with our resident expert, the…

First Video: 2011 BMW 335is on track

First Video: 2011 BMW 335is on track

BMW launched earlier today one of the most awaited cars in the last few weeks: their 2011 BMW 335is. The 2011 BMW 335is is powered by the same award winning N54 inline-6 3.0-liter twin-turbo motor…