Hagerty’s 2023 Power List, which tracks celebrity car influence by analyzing the increase (and sometimes decrease) in value by comparing stars’ cars with their standard equivalent at the time, was created to explore how celebrity ownership can affect the value of a vehicle. Using Hagerty’s vast amounts of market data, comparisons are made to theRead Full Story
The BMW Group has signed a memorandum of understanding to source aluminum with significantly reduced CO2 emissions from Rio Tinto’s hydro-powered operations, starting in 2024. Rio Tinto’s approach to manufacturing aluminum saves approximately 70 per cent of CO2 emissions compared to conventionally manufactured aluminum. The planned supply volumes will be used exclusively in vehicle production at BMWRead Full Story
The classic car restoration business is arguably one of the most challenging and complicated businesses to manage successfully. The restoration of an ‘old’ car, previously owned by several caring and, in many cases, uncaring owners, presents numerous challenges. These include experience, knowledge, skill, craftsmanship, innovative thinking, and, last but not least, working with a carRead Full Story
L.A.’s Petersen Automotive Museum’s newest exhibit, “Bond in Motion,” is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise through a diverse selection of iconic screen-used vehicles. The exhibit, which will run through October 30, 2022, is the largest official Bond vehicle display to date in the U.S., featuring more than 30 cars, motorcycles,Read Full Story
Amidst COVID-19, North Americans have taken up an array of new hobbies. From DIY home renovations to cooking TikTok’s infamous feta pasta, new hobbies have formed in this past year like no other time in history. Some of these hobbies have stemmed from having extra free time, while others have sprung from trends. One keyRead Full Story
BMW’s new top of the range, seventh generation, M Performance 3 Series—2020 BMW M340i and M340i xDrive sedans—will make its world debut at the 2018 Los Angeles International Auto Show November 30 to December 9 with the M340i xDrive model. The new BMW M Performance models feature an updated six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine, M PerformanceRead Full Story
The new BMW X2 is still far from being ready for its market debut, nevertheless, the newest Sports Activity Coupé in the BMW X family is beginning to get out and about in its most congenial environment—the urban jungle. In late September, the BMW X2 was noted during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, wearing anRead Full Story
BMW’s flagship sedan, the BMW 7 Series, was named 2016 World Luxury Car Award at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. Launched fall 2015, the BMW 7 Series includes ground-breaking Carbon Core passenger cell technology, which uses carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic to reduce weight and increase both the overall torsion strength and bending stiffness. It featuresRead Full Story
Last year, Carl Reese of Santa Clarita, California broke the solo cannonball motorcycle record from Los Angeles to New York City in 38 hours, 49 minutes. Reese completed the 4,552-kilometre feat on a 2015 BMW K 1600 GT six-cylinder motorcycle, breaking George Egloff’s previous record of 42 hours set in 1983. No one in history,Read Full Story
BMW plans to feature the all-electric BMW i3 in a 60-second spot during Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1, 2015. After a four-year hiatus, BMW will be returning to the big game with a commercial during the first quarter. “As one in three Americans will tune in to watch the Super Bowl, we areRead Full Story
The BMW Group will build a new plant in Mexico in close proximity to the city of San Luis Potosí in the state of the same name. The move is in line with the company’s strategic policy of ensuring globally balanced growth. “Mexico is an ideal location for the BMW Group and will be anotherRead Full Story
A team of gym members from East Sussex, England have smashed two Guinness World Records world records for the number of people inside both a classic Mini and a 2012 MINI. Twenty-eight flexible ladies crammed their way into the MINI Hatch at Potters Fields Park, London as part of the eighth annual Guinness World RecordsRead Full Story
Engines that remain unbeaten titleholders, as well as triumphant newcomers, have secured the BMW Group’s renewed pre-eminence at the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards. Powerplants guaranteeing efficient power delivery in current BMW and MINI models topped no fewer than four out of eight displacement categories. The quartet of trophy-winners comprised two four-cylinder engines,Read Full Story
BMW Classic has commissioned the remanufacture of gear-wheel kits for the original Hurth gearbox installed in the BMW 328. At the moment, fully synchronised gearboxes or gearboxes that have been continually modified over the years are installed in the BMW 328. BMW Classic coordinates all activities that are connected with BMW’s varied history, covering everythingRead Full Story
By Stanton Guy – Special guests were invited to attend the unveiling of a beautifully restored 1938 BMW 327/328 at Jellybean AutoCrafters in Surrey, on February 23rd. This BMW model is generally acknowledged as one of the most significant automobiles in history. It had leading-edge performance and handling for its time, with its tubular frame and 2 litre,Read Full Story
BMW Canada has revealed pricing for two of its newest models. 1 Series M Coupé For the first time, the coveted M badge will appear on the 1 Series M Coupé. This 335-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, all-aluminum, 3-litre inline-6 engine will arrive at BMW retailers in spring 2011. The all-new BMW 1 Series M Coupé will startRead Full Story
Get the revs up, roll down the windows and enjoy the sensational, specially tuned exhaust note that emanates from the 320-horsepower, twin turbo, in-line six cylinder engine powering BMW’s latest sports sedan. Yes, it’s addictive, and if you are an enthusiast you will want to do it all day long. This future classic is simplyRead Full Story
