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Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld takes you around Monaco F1 circuit
2008-06-02 01:09:00 BMW's Formula 1 drive, Nick Heidfeld in collaboration with the folks at bmw-tv.de, has decided to take the Formula 1 fans in a virtual lap around the Monaco F1 circuit. He gets into a lot of details on how the F1 car should be driven around the Monaco track. I was talking the other day with ... More About: Driver , Circuit
BMW X1 to be built in Leipzig
2008-06-01 23:14:00 [Rendering by Autobild.de ] The latest news report the BMW X1 will be manufactured at the Leipzig plant in Germany. The plant is capable of assembling around 700 vehicles/day and it will focus on delivering cars for the European market. To us, this comes as a surprise, since we were under the impression that the Spartanburg ...
The Story for Canada
2008-06-01 12:09:00 It is five days until F1’s Friday practice commences at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. The track is a temporary course on the St. Lawrence River, and it spans the manmade Ile Notre Dame. Each year it is gathered up from the island’s meandering streets, lots of curb, big bleachers, and some Armco barriers. What ... More About: Story , Canada , The Story
Dinan 335i vs. E92 M3
2008-06-01 05:56:00 I will let you watch the video first of WebRidesTV's test of a Stage III Dinan 335i versus a stock E92 M3 at Willow Springs Raceway. http://www.webridestv.com/showvideo.aspx? video=79736 Now that you have seen the video, you can hear my rant on it. I personally do not like this video at all. It is not a good representation of ... More About: Videos , Interesting , Series
BMW?s hybrid for Formula 1
2008-05-31 17:18:00 To race fans, we may be seeing the earliest stage of a new trend in auto racing…hybrid technology. But in this case it's not to improve fuel economy but enhance the cars performance in a way that's more environmentally friendly. Just announced yesterday, BMW Motorsports is developing a hybrid drive to be used on it's Formula ... More About: Hybrid , Formula 1
BMW Blog Video News: May 25-30, 2008
2008-05-31 08:57:00 So here it is ladies and gentleman. Quite possibly the greatest thing on earth today. Okay, so I exaggerate a little. But welcome nonetheless to the seventh installment of BMW Blog Video News . We had a good bit of topics to discuss, so excuse the slightly longer than normal video. Is my hair bothering you guys ... More About: Videos , 2008
Unusual comparison: BMW X6 vs. everyone else
2008-05-30 16:00:00 Photo Autoexpress UK Our British friends at Autoexpress UK have put together an interesting, unique and controversial car comparison. They decided to compare the highly appraised BMW X6 to the following competitors' models: Audi A5 3.0 TDI, Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 and Porsche Cayenne GTS. The X6 version tested was the diesel xDrive 35d which seems to be ... More About: Comparison
Avoid speed traps
2008-05-30 15:35:00 Even though we believe in obeying the law and not speed :), we cannot overlook the fact that some folks have built a software application called Trapster that will help the drivers avoid speed traps, police, speed camera and red light cameras. The idea behind it is of a social network where people report the speed ... More About: Interesting , Speed , Avoid
2009 BMW X1
2008-05-30 15:27:00 Here is a larger size rendering showing the BMW X1. I'm really interested in hearing your opinion on this potential design, what you like or dislike about it? [Source Autobild.de ] You may also be interested to read: New information on BMW X1 (0) BMW X1 Spy Photos (1) BMW X1 latest spy photos (0) Renderings: Next generation BMW X3 (0) BMW ...
Renderings: Next generation BMW X3
2008-05-29 20:22:00 The german fellows at Autobild have posted some CGI(computer generated images) of what the next generation BMW X3 might look like. Just a few weeks ago, we saw some photos of a X3 test mule using the body from an E91 model was being tested around the 'Ring. The renderings of the 2010 BMW X3 ... More About: Generation
BMW iDrive Navigation System getting a 40GB hard drive
2008-05-29 19:23:00 Our friends at Bimmerfile are reporting that the next generation iDrive system will be getting an internal 40GB hard drive. According to them and Jonnathan Spira, a journalist for BMWCAA, the new and improved navigation system will include a 40-gigabyte hard disk drive. The interesting fact lays in the way BMW has decided to partition the ... More About: System , Navigation , Hard , Hard Drive
Video: BMW M Process
2008-05-29 03:01:00 This is a interesting video that covers BMW's M division, and their process of developing an M car. What M model would you choose and why? The BMW M Process Article By CARversation.com You may also be interested to read: Wallpapers: BMW M3 Convertible (0) Video s: BMW M3 and Audi S5 High Speed Run At Performance Center (0) Video:BMW M3 vs Mercedes ...
Video: BMW 135i with Performance Parts
2008-05-28 18:29:00 One of the members of the E90Post forums, Bobbo, has posted a Youtube video showing a wonderful Alpine White BMW 135i modded with Performance Parts . Even though the Performance Parts Catalog has been released several months ago, we have not seen many BMW 1 Series sporting carbon fiber parts or any other unique elements. After looking ... More About: Video
BMW 555i or not?
2008-05-28 16:53:00 One of Jalopnik's readers snagged a photo of a BMW 5-Series with a 555i badge all over it, parked somewhere in Long Beach, California. We have heard rumors in the past of a BMW 555i based on the existing E60 platform that will sport a Twin-Turbo V8 engine. The same engine is used in ...
CFBMW.org PokerRun 2008 Orlando, FL
2008-05-28 16:10:00 The BMW group, CFBMW.org in Orlando , FL, hosted this year’s PokerRun 2008 benefitting Angel Flight Southeast. This event included a 90 mile drive through a scenic route in the Orlando/Apoka Florida area. The mapped out course included hills, twisties and blind corners that required some skill to maneuver in a spirited manor. Just think if ...
BMW preparing the M1 Hommage for production? Nah!!
2008-05-27 08:46:00 As much as we would love to see the BMW M1 Hommage making it into production, that will not happen. The fellows at CarMagazine UK "broke" the news yesterday with the announcement that the BMW M1 Hommage Concept will be making its way into the bimmer world. They go even further and warn us that their ... More About: Production
Renderings: 2012 BMW M6
2008-05-27 08:25:00 Update: Front photos added The next generation BMW M6 is not due to be released until around 2012, but this doesn't stop us speculating on how the next M6 might look like. One of our dear and talented readers, Giom, has created some 3D preview images of what the BMW M6's design could turn ...
Happy Memorial Day from BMWBlog
2008-05-26 21:46:00 Today, those of us living in the United States honor the people who have given their lives while serving in the military. BMWBlog would like to wish you a safe and fun Memorial Day . God Bless Us All! You may also be interested to read: No related posts. More About: Others , Happy
BMW X6 exclusive photos from UK
2008-05-26 19:38:00 This article goes to all of our friends in the UK. The all new BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe is due to be launched late next week, but one of our readers, Kieron, got an exclusive one-on-one with the xDrive35i. The BMW X6 has already been launched in the U.S and it has received nothing but ... More About: Exclusive , Photos
Monaco Recap
2008-05-26 03:40:00 Mixed weather conditions in Monaco . Just the thing to stir up the nattering, passless procession that inevitably occurs here each May. As the lights went out for the start, the rain fell in earnest. Polesitter Felipe Massa in the Ferrari got away quickly, but Lewis Hamilton in 3rd got the jump on the 2nd place ... More About: Racing , Recap
BMW M6 tuned by G-power
2008-05-25 10:11:00 G-power is an amazing German tuner. Check out first their work on the BMW M5. If your M6 is boring and slow which btw, it shouldn't be, G-power has an amazing upgrade, they will boost your 507hp V10 M6 to a whooping 635hp. Yes, I said 635hp! That is just amazing, They say 0-60 is ... More About: Power
Video: BMW M3 Convertible AD makes fun of new Mercedes SL Benz
2008-05-25 08:46:00 This is a very funny BMW M3 Convertible video ad which shows the new Mercedes SL Class as being a boring romance car with no fun. Then the girl tells the guy in german to make a wish and the wish comes true: a brand new BMW M3 Convertible. Definitely a funny commercial and I can't ... More About: Video , Benz
Ferrari Front Row in Monaco
2008-05-24 22:40:00 Despite rain-slicked streets around Monaco this morning, the sunshine did its job to dry and warm the circuit before the 750-hp machines made their qualifying runs. Though the McLaren-Mercedes cars of Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen looked to be the cars to beat following Thursday and Friday practices, it was the Ferrari of Felipe Massa ... More About: Front , Front Row
Principles of the Principality
2008-05-24 08:30:00 Monaco. The name itself–the very place–invokes visions of royalty and glamour, of deep blue sea and deeper pockets of green. For fans of Formula One, Monaco means even more. It means Alberto Ascari and his 1955 plunge into the Harbor. It means Graham Hill and his five victories, Ayrton Senna and his six. With its undulating, narrow ... More About: Principles
M6 Doing 194 MPH
2008-05-24 08:20:00 This week Carversation posted the original press release video of the M6. Unfortunately in that video it does not show the M6 actually doing 194 MPH. This is the video though of Hans Stuck driving the M6 on Speed Channel, being followed by Tommy Kendall, a former Trans-Am Series champion, on the Autobahn. Without further ado, ... More About: Videos
BMW Blog Video News: May 18-23, 2008
2008-05-24 08:13:00 This week we had a lot of news for you guys. I tried to get through everything that I could. I apologize for the low lighting. There are a lot of people in and out of my house due to the holiday weekend, so I was forced to do the news video outside. Thanks for ... More About: Video , Videos , News , Blog , 2008
$7 per Gallon Gas Coming ?
2008-05-23 20:31:00 At least that's what some specialists believe. The general opinion is that if oil prices rise to $200 like some analysts believe [they] could, gas prices would reach about $7 per gallon. On Wednesday, a new record has been set, a $134 barrel. The rise in the oil price has been attributed to worries about supply ...
New spy photos of the next generation BMW 5 Series
2008-05-22 23:01:00 Once again, the fellows at CarMagazine UK bring some "goodies" to the bimmer world. The 2009 BMW 5 Series has been spotted doing some laps around the Nurburgring track. The car is still heavily camouflaged, but for a change, we get to see some different photos than the ones we have seen before of the test ... More About: Photos , Generation , The Next Generation
BMW European Delivery Wallpapers
2008-05-22 18:12:00 Do you remember Oleg's BMW European Delivery story that we posted last week? Along with his great story, he had some amazing photos to share with us. Since a lot of people loved the photos, I asked him if he could put together a portfolio of his best shots, in a high-res, so we can ... More About: Wallpapers
Time Out For Our Sponsors
More articles from this author:2008-05-22 07:30:00 Some of BMWBlog's little revenue comes from the following direct advertisers and we would like to thank them again with this occasion. If you are interested in advertising on BMWBlog please visit your advertising page for more information. First, I would like to thank Alex Dytko who will be with us for the rest of the ... More About: Time , Sponsors , Time Out 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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