Motor Werks BMW

You might remember, back in February, BMW started accepting submissions to their "0 to Desir3 in 5.9 Seconds" contest.  BMW invited all eligible enthusiasts to submit an original 5.9 video for posting on YouTube or Facebook that showed how much they desire the completely redesigned 3 Series.

With public voting on 29 finalists having commenced, BMW has revealed the winner. The title of the victorious vid: "Test Drive Nostalgia".

If you haven't…

If you follow the world of motorsports, you've likely heard of the N?rburgring. Many have attempted to tame the demanding track over the years, but few have truly mastered it. That said, it's nearly every automotive enthusiasts' dream to do so. Of course, those who are realistic know that such a chance will likely never come along... Or will it?

BMW's decisions to commission a professional driver to take "taxi fares…

The BMW i8 plug-in sports car is a fast-paced coupe with the kind of performance you'd expect from a vehicle bearing Blue and White Shield. That said, there's still something off about it... Something that's missing, if you will... Or, perhaps it's something that shouldn't be there... We've got it! A roof! The BMW i8 plug-in sports car needs a convertible variant, and that's exactly what it will…

The daily wear and tear your vehicle endures can only be topped by one thing: the unexpected. Tire blowouts, windshield cracks, and late-night breakdowns are the cause of frustration for all drivers. But the unexpected is to be expected when you own a vehicle. In the spirit of protecting both your vehicle and yourself from the unexpected, BMW has instituted the Ultimate Protection Program. With 5 varying levels of protection, the plan can be tailored…

To Dr. Julian Weber, head of Innovation Projects E-Mobility for BMW 'Project I', the BMW ActiveE is an important first step for BMW in a much larger process of providing consumers with more eco-friendly vehicles. The end result will be a full lineup of zero-emissions BMW models, or at least Dr. Weber hopes.

For now, the next stop for the BMW ActiveE is the Electric Vehicle Conference, which is held each year by the Institute…

Good news for eco-minded luxury car drivers in Barrington: The new 2013 BMW X3 sport activity vehicles (SAV) will feature a fuel-efficient,  TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine (N20).The outgoing engine, as those of you who cruise the streets of Barrington in a 2012 (or older) BMW X3  know, is an aspirated inline 6-cylinder (N25).

The decision to transition to the N20 four was made largely to support BMW's initiative to evolve expectations as they…

Recent images of BMW's new X6 SAV indicate that the vehicle has maintained its distinctive presence for the 2013 model-year. And there are a couple of features you'll be happy to hear BMW has chosen to keep true to the vehicle. For instance, its xDrive intelligent all wheel drive, Dynamic Performance Control, and three to five hundred horsepower engine that will leave speed demons wanting more.

Most of the elements BMW has revamped…

If you travel to new territories with any kind of regularity, you know guessing which restaurant to dine at, and which parking garage to use, is met with a ratio of good and bad experiences that comes out to something along the lines of 30 (positive)/70 (negative). BMW is arming BMW online users with a tool that promises a higher ratio of positive experiences you'd tweet fondly about. We're talking about Yelp…

BMW and General Motors (GM) might seem like an unlikely pair; but, according to recent reports the two automakers are currently negotiating a possible collaboration on fuel-cell technology. German publication, Wirtschafts Woche, indicates that inside sources even go so far as to say the discussion isn't new and the two companies are quite close to wrapping up a formal agreement.

As you might recall, this isn't the first joint venture BMW is entering…

Attention, BMW drivers with 2009 and later models: the company has been listening! The German automaker has been working on a new, updated online interface. A customizable Applications menu bundles several services especially for you, including: integration of the BMW Assist Convenience Plan, Connected Drive service, and BMW Online service. Online service will be automatically updated for you and will showcase features as they become available; there's no need to make any changes to your vehicle.