ZF Double Clutch Automatic According to a source, BMW appears to be testing a new transmission option for one of its cars. We’ve talked about the availability of three separate ‘noses’ for the ZF 8…
BMW, Toyota, and Subaru – One Too Many? There has been talk on the intertubes that BMW’s involvement on a joint sports car with Toyota will sink the Toyota/Subaru alliance. And, on the surface, it…
Thoughts on Rumored BMW Plant In Mexico Rumors are circulating again of BMW building a production facility in Mexico. BMW broke ground on a new production facility in Brazil last year that will eventually have…
SGL Triples Production Capacity At Moses Lake, WA Facility A recent press release informs that SGL is tripling its capacity to create raw carbon fiber. BMW will directly benefit and their capacity to create cars…
The automotive new year begins with the North American International Auto Show, held in Detroit mid-January and attracting concept cars from around the world. It seems appropriate that some reflection of the year past occur…
Carbon Fiber Ford recently announced that they’re jumping into carbon fiber in a big way. Current intentions are to use CF for body panels. They are using new CF processes to improve cycle times for…
When I purchased my 135i, it came with an M steering wheel and M gear shift knob. At my first BMW CCA meeting one of the members, who had an E46 M3 at the time,…
Mexico. BMW is purported to be scouting a Mexican location for a new auto plant. Previously the buzz was they were looking at Brazil, and before that . . . I’ve lost count. The one…
Charging Stations The BMW subsidiary, BMW i Ventures, announced it was injecting an investment in Coulomb Technologies. Their ChargePoint stations handle a number of manufacturers electric vehicles. One thing to keep in mind regarding powering…
TVS The Tata Nano was supposed to replace scooters in the Indian market, but a generation of Indian males gained the freedom of mobility on small displacement two wheelers. So the demand for bikes is…
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