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The BMW ActiveE – What Would The Jetsons Think?
None of the BMW owners I know ever disappoint in their BMW driverish-ness. They want speed, luxury and prestige, but also to be relevant and hip
Read More »2009 BMW 750Li Review
In the rarified world of super-luxury and prices north of $100,000, what does it take to truly be a standout? Let’s evaluate this fifth generation BMW 750 Li.
Read More »2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d Review – Advanced diesel technology meets the luxury SUV
Ask an American what they think about diesel engines and you’re likely to get one of the following looks: a blank stare, as if the person has never heard of such a thing, or a distasteful frown, like they just ate something past its expiration date. Go to Europe and ask the same question, and people will simply show you by taking you for a spin around the block.
Read More »V-dub Deezul Action
Last year I totally got onboard the diesel train after driving a new Jetta TDI. Basically, hybrids are as much fun to drive as a shopping cart with a broken wheel. And require a totally different mindset from what I have burned into my left hemisphere.
Read More »2010 BMW 7-Series to Get New TwinPower Turbo Diesel and AWD
Looks like there’s plenty of changes in store for the upcoming 2010 BMW 7 Series. There will be a new straight-six diesel engine cranking out 306 horsepower in the 740d, and the 730d will get a BluePerformance technology pack, and an M Sport package
Read More »BMW Takes Over Lead from Lexus in Marquee Market
It’s the Germans fighting the Japanese in the battle of the upscale cars. And as of right now, the Germans are winning! BMW has overtaken Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus to become the best-selling marquee nameplate in the United States this year to-date. Lexus has held the top spot since 2000, according to Autodata Corp. But […]
Read More »Video break – BMW 130 tii Racing Passion
By Derek
Viral Video
I suppose many of us can identify with that relentless (almost obsessive) pursuit for making something just a little bit better or striving for perfection. A great video by Daniel Michaelis that may strike a chord with a few viewers and brings it all together – visual performance, editing, and a soundtrack that hits all […]
Read More »Face-Off: Lexus IS-F versus BMW M3
I was recently able to lay my hands on a 2009 Lexus IS-F in eye-popping Ultrasonic Blue. Since the IS-F is touted by Lexus as their M3 killer, I decided to bring along an M3 during our evaluation in order to determine how the Lexus compared to the benchmark BMW. Unfortunately,
Read More »BMW Dinan M3 Coupe – Dangerous on all levels
By Derek
BMW Tuner News
Steve Dinan’s generosity is bigger than Mt. Rushmore. When we came up with the idea of pitting the IS-F against an M3, Dinan tried to connect us with BMW’s M brand manager. Due to our very short time frame, we were unable to procure an M3 sedan in time for the test. Instead, Dinan offered […]
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