No full-fledged M versions planned for front-traction BMWs
If we needed extra certainty on this matter, well, there we have it. On the occasion of the M Festival held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in South Africa, BMW M CEO, Markus Flasch,…
If we needed extra certainty on this matter, well, there we have it. On the occasion of the M Festival held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in South Africa, BMW M CEO, Markus Flasch,…
BMW, much like other manufacturers as well, has some really serious thinking to do regarding the future of its internal combustion engines. Considering how tight the legislation regarding tailpipe emissions is getting in certain parts…
BMW has a passion for designing eye-catching gear shifters for its electronically-controlled gearbox systems. The styling saga began back in late 2006, when the constructor launched its back-then brand new X5 E70 with a new…
The online configurator for the all-new BMW M8 Gran Coupe is up and running on the BMW Deutschland website. It is time to get into action. Here are some of my proposals regarding the combinations…
One of the things that differentiates the BMW M brand from its rivals is the fact that its CEOs have traditionally been authentic car guys. Look back at the man who founded the Motorsport division…
A recent trademark filing suggests that BMW Motorrad has patented ‘M 1000 RR’, ‘M 1000 XR’ and ‘M 1300 GS’. It’s still unclear whether this is a collaboration between the two sub-divisions at BMW, or…
It’s been a while since BMW last launched a new V8 engine. Admittedly, the Bavarian brand is mostly known for its straight six mills and we’ve had plenty of those recently. But when it comes…
The gap between BMW M cars and ALPINAs has never been closer. While the two don’t directly compete, as BMW and ALPINA work closely together to make sure each product is distinct, the two brands…
A few months ago, I personally interviewed BMW M CEO Markus Flasch and I asked him if a standalone M Division product — something not based on a Series BMW — could be possible. He…
The 2019 DTM Season is heading into its last two stages. For the 15th and 16th races of the season BMW M Motorsports will be heading to the Eifel Mountains, more specifically the Nurburgring for…