Initiated by the Maserati Quattroporte and Mercedes-Benz CLS vehicles, the modern four-door coupe phenomenon had become a segment catering to premium sports car lovers wanting an equal amount of sedan sophistication. With Audi, Porsche and Aston Martin joining the four-door coupe class, a notable absence has been BMW. Displaying a car at the 2010 Beijing [...]
Supplying 21st century with once-unobtainable access to a vehicle, a dizzying assortment of smartphone and tablet apps provides the driver with an out-of-car experience. Over the course of the past two years, virtually every automaker is now engaged with a brand-specific mobile application making their automotive products more accessible than ever before. Managing fuel consumption, [...]
The two most recent products launched by BMW’s M division are the 1-Series M and the M5. The M5 is the latest iteration of the super sedan that has been around for years. The 1-Series M, on the other hand, is an all-new product. Before it landed there was a lot of speculation about what [...]
Since Thomas Edison perfected the electronic light bulb over 130 years ago, our ability of creating artificial illumination has brightened up the coldness of night. An evolution especially important as the automobile progressed, vehicle lighting has taken strides in becoming brighter and more efficient. At first existing as clumsy lanterns, electric lighting quickly emerged in [...]
When a new BMW 3-Series comes around, it is a big deal. The 3, 5 and 7-Series modles are some of the most critically-acclaimed vehicles in the world. The 3-Series has always held a special place in enthusiasts hearts though for its smaller size and engaging driving dynamics. These factors culminate to make the 3-Series [...]
The current BMW 3-Series is a good looking car in our opinion. It was the last model to arrive during the Chris Bangle era at BMW, and no doubt was some of his best work. With the current car, BMW has maintained its sales dominance here in the United States and around the world. As [...]
For almost 100 years of automotive development, the most accepted notion for improving vehicle horsepower was to build a big engine. As many auto enthusiasts know, stricter fuel economy standards and vehicle downsizing have required 21st century auto manufacturers to find equal or more horsepower in a small engine. Turning otherwise underused exhaust air [...]
More power! That’s what BMW is hoping enthusiasts will be saying in droves as it unveils new performance upgrades aptly called Power Kits. Aftermarket power chips are a way to easily increase power for a car; but as they aren’t sold from the manufacturer, can void the original warranty. Its fine if you’re out of [...]