BMW And Hyundai Consider Sharing Engine Development Costs: Report
May 4, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Hyundai
BMW's headquarters in Munich, Germany. Image: BMW
New engines are needed to meet ever-tightening global fuel economy and emission standards, and engines are incredibly expensive to develop, test and put into production. The cost to develop a new engine family can range between $1.3 and $2.6 billion dollars, and no automaker wants to pay that tab alone if they can split the cost with another partner. Read more…
Chris Harris On Cars: Porsche GT3 RS 4.0 v. BMW M3 GTS v. Benz C63 AMG Black Series
May 3, 2012 by Darryl
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Video
Chris Harris always seems to amaze us with his creative and descriptive language when driving some of the most extreme performing vehicles on this planet. In his latest test drive video, he pits several road and track-going cars against each other. In his lineup you have the Porsche GT3 RS 4.0, BMW M3 GTS and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series.
The 2012 BMW M5, With And Without Active Sound: Video
April 25, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Video
Electronics are used to enhance almost everything in new cars these days. Traction control senses wheel slip under power and acts to regain forward motion. Stability control senses understeer or oversteer and brakes individual wheels to keep you off the guardrail (within the limits of physics and available traction, that is). Even the engine noise you’re hearing in cockpit may be artificially enhanced, just like the dancers at your local strip club. Read more…
BMW Unwraps i8 Concept Spyder at Beijing Motor Show
April 24, 2012 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, BMW, Electric, Hybrid
What appears to look almost identical to the coupe version, is the BMW i8 Concept Spyder revealed this week at the Beijing Motor Show.
BMW plans to join the rankings of automakers with plug-in-hybrid powertrains with the new i8. In a Spyder-to-down version, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder features many design aspects that make it unique but very recognizable within the BMW line of vehicles. The i8 Concept Spyder has a semi-transparent hood, upward opening doors, laser headlights and a spoiler integrated into the windscreen.
Video: Rare Bi-Turbo Alpina B3 GT3 based on BMW 335i Pushed to the Max
April 19, 2012 by Darryl
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Tuners, Video
Christian Gebhardt, Sport Auto’s test drive editor, had a chance to get behind the wheel of an Alpina B3 GT3 based on the BMW 3-Series E92 335i and Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo build. Honestly, I never knew there was such a thing as an Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo, let alone the exclusive Alpina B3 GT3.
2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Preview Images Rendered Into Reality
April 17, 2012 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Spy Shots
In today’s spectrum of talented automotive enthusiasts, all it takes is a little photoshop rendering to come up with an excellent representation of upcoming vehicles yet to be seen in their full lively flesh. The latest vehicle to receive such photoshop treatment is the 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe.
BMW Explains The Development Of M Performance Parts: Video
April 16, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Video
BMW’s M Performance group builds cars like the not-for-U.S.-consumption M550d xDrive sedan, but it also designs and builds components to increase the performance of existing BMW models. The group focuses on four main categories, including aerodynamics, drivetrain, cockpit and chassis. Read more…
Engine Choice Discussion Ignited Over BMW M3 F30 Spy Video
April 11, 2012 by Darryl
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Spy Shots, Video
Speculation over what type of engine will be used in the next generation BMW M3 continues to be stirred mainly due to recent rumors and the latest spy video footage of the F30 M3 making rounds at the Nurburgring.
