The BMW M5: A Retrospective

BMW says the M5 has been the standard for high-performance sedans since its release in 1985. We’d be inclined to agree. We drove the six-speed-equipped 2013 BMW M5, its TwinPower turbo technology delivering 560 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, earlier this year, and decided it was the best one yet.

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This is the American who saved the Porsche 911

Peter Schutz was CEO of Porsche from January 1, 1981 to December, 31, 1987. He was the first American to hold the post. He's also the reason the Porsche 911 still exists today. The Germans had made the decision to axe their icon, saying the 911 was "outmoded." He disagreed.

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Best of Oppositelock: May 22, 2013

Gathered here are the Oppositelock posts that people have put a good deal of effort into writing from the last 24 hours. Today it includes a Nurburgring experience, a new appreciation for front wheel drive, a man with a toy car obsession and more.

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