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BMW M6 MotoGP Safety Car Heading to Debut at Nürburgring

BMW M6 MotoGP Safety Car Heading to Debut at Nürburgring

BMW has been providing the official safety cars for MotoGP for the past 13 years, and this year it has decided to update mid-season with the new M6 Coupe, replacing its 1 Series M Coupe safety car. The MotoGP M6 safety car will make its debut at this weekend’s Nürburgring M Festival sporting plenty of carbon…

Run Flat Tires: Why You Should, or Shouldn’t, Buy Them

Run Flat Tires: Why You Should, or Shouldn’t, Buy Them

Maybe you’ve been in this situation: stuck on the side of a road, a punctured tire needing to be changed out for the spare one in the trunk. You have a pair of options, do you choose to change the tire yourself, or do you call for roadside assistance. Both options can take a while…

Seven Fuel-Saving Technologies That Are Changing the Auto Industry

Seven Fuel-Saving Technologies That Are Changing the Auto Industry

Every car, whether it has a big V8 engine or an electric motor powering the wheels, is being equipped with fuel saving technologies. Recall variable-valve timing. Introduced on the Acura NSX, and at one time a revolutionary technology, now practically all cars have some form of VVT. Now more technologies are being introduced as innovations…

2013 BMW 3-Series Wagon Revealed

2013 BMW 3-Series Wagon Revealed

BMW gave its popular 3-Series a revamp for the 2013 model year with the sedan model revealed back in October. We knew the 3 Series wagon variant wouldn’t be far behind, having seen spy photos back in February and now the German automaker has made it official for the European market.

Are German Cars Reliable? The Myth of “German Engineering”

Are German Cars Reliable? The Myth of “German Engineering”

There are a lot of car stereotypes out there, like that Toyota builds dull appliances. While true on many fronts, the Japanese automaker does also make exciting sporty cars like the Scion FR-S, and Lexus LFA, both praised for their exhilarating rides, edgy styling and pulse-raising performance. But there’s another stereotype that needs to be…

BMW ActiveE Drivers in Colorado Get Solar Panel Discount

BMW ActiveE Drivers in Colorado Get Solar Panel Discount

Driving an electric car may be as green as you can get on the road, but being green at home means investing heavily in alternative energy. In an effort to combat that, BMW and Real Goods Solar are teaming up to make solar panels more cost-efficient to intall at home for ActiveE drivers.

BMW X7 Rumored as New Flagship SUV

BMW X7 Rumored as New Flagship SUV

We’re usually not huge fans of rumors, unless they make a lot of sense and have a high probability of becoming a reality. Well, a BMW X7 SUV may sound like speculation, but a high-end luxury SUV from the German automaker is a genuine possibility.

Automakers Betting on Linux for Future Infotainment Systems

Automakers Betting on Linux for Future Infotainment Systems

In order to attract buyers, car manufacturers have had to ramp up the amount of technology offered in their cars. Infotainment systems do a lot, like help navigate, set cabin temperature, adjust audio settings and more, but they tend to be a neat party trick, falling short in real-world use.

BMW Gets First DTM Win in Almost 20 Years

BMW Gets First DTM Win in Almost 20 Years

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since BMW last participated in a DTM race, but the return of the German automaker to the series is already a successful one.  After 52 grueling laps at Lausitz, Canadian Bruno Spengler was able to turn his pole position into BMW’s first DTM win in almost…