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new cars
VIDEO: BMW X6 M Laps Road Atlanta
On Tuesday, Ray told us the BMW X6 M defies its weight and size by performing like the last generation M3. Just in case you didn't believe him, here's video proof. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Ash78: I said it once before, but that lead pic reminds me. This is a better-executed version of the Aztek. But... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Crazy Euro Car Boy
The Smoke and Bimmers of the Hungarian Drift Community
Perhaps because Hungarians use the Eastern name order like most of Asia, there is a very healthy local drifting scene. Watch this incredible clip of a recent meet. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Theimbellis: This drifting community will have a drastic ending coming when someone comes up with a car that have the best... 5 Responses | Other threads
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jalopnik reviews
BMW X6 M: First Drive
Despite the enormous size and weight, the BMW X6 M is just as fast around the Nurburgring as the last BMW M3. But why did BMW's M division build the world's sportiest crossover? More » -
super cars
Man Pops Ferrari Cherry
There are fast cars and then there are fast cars. Heed the warnings of a Ferrari novice before the Maranello Mafia part you from your life savings. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by engineerd: Automobiles, for the petrolhead and even to some of the uninitiated, are so much more than just objects. I've... 16 Responses | Other threads
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new cars
BMW X6 M Paces Laguna Seca MotoGP Race
BMW supplied one of its new X6 M's for the MotoGP race at Leguna Seca over the weekend, further attempting to brand the segment-blurring tire-shredding-crossover-wagon-hatchback as a racy option for the confused and monied. So how'd it perform? More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by pauljones: It may be fast, but even in pace car form, it still can't outrun the fugliness. Or the pointlessness. 21 Responses | Other threads
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Bay Of The Day
What’s This Engine Bay?
It's time again to test your automotive intellectual fortitude by figuring out what car this engine bay's from before you click through. Sure, you'll say you got it right in the comments, but only you'll know the truth. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Ash78: Awwwww, yeah! First time to get it right on the nose. 17 Responses | Other threads
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new cars
BMW X1: One Tiny Bimmer Soft-Roader
Take a peek at the BMW X1, the newest and littlest soft-roading crossover Bimmer to leak out of Munich. More »
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Comment by pauljones: Why? I mean, just frickin' why? This makes no sense. Considering the backlash against things that are perceived to be SUVs... 16 Responses | Other threads
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spy photos
BMW 5-Series GT Caught Undisguised In Manhattan!
Tipster Pearse caught the new production BMW 5-Series GT lazily hanging out for a photo shoot with models, hipsters and businessmen near the Holland Tunnel entrance in Manhattan. You know, where most of these will end up hanging out anyway. -
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new cars
F01 BMW 7-Series M Sport: It's No M7
This is not the long awaited BMW M7, rather, it's the BMW 7-Series M Sport package with M-designed 5-spoke wheels and revised front/rear fascias. Sadly, it lacks the potent M-spec 555 HP 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. Sad 7 is sad. More »
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Comment by Jagvar: Still no M7? Oh well. That's what Alpina's for. 5 Responses | Other threads
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formula one
The Devil in Herr Vettel
Surprised about Sebastian Vettel’s stunning performance at last Sunday’s British Grand Prix? Be surprised no more: he has signed a hefty pact with the devil. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: Everytime I come around the city- bling bling. I think if the opportunity to sell my soul presented itself, it would... 9 Responses | Other threads
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nice price or crack pipe
Devil in a Blue Dress Selling BMW E30 Touring for $15,000!
We groove on BMWs. We also like wagons. Blonde girls in tight dresses elicit a raised eyebrow of approval from many of us too. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe brings you all three for $15,000. More »
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By GraverobberComment by ☠Grяrяrяrяrя sings the doom song now!: So you put Hankook tires on what is supposedly the love of your life? I also don't like the... 14 Responses | Other threads
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spy photos
BMW 7-Series Hybrid Engineers Very Bad At Camouflage
The BMW 755ih will be hybridized so the plutocrat inside appears empathetic to the concerns of the peasantry. BMW wants everyone to know how much they care, so the mule's emblazoned with "Hybrid Testing Vehicle" stickers written in German. Jawohl! More » -
industry news
Looking For The Union Label On Your American-Built Car?
We've found a snazzy interactive map that shows the location of the plant at every American-built car and light truck is assembled, along with information on that plant's unionization or lack thereof. More »
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Comment by .357: Unionized: Yes Engine: Germany Transmission: Germany Assembled: Stuttgart, Germany 21 Responses | Other threads
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car crash
BMW Halved In Deadly Florida Street Racing Crash
A Florida woman in a BMW was apparently street racing her boyfriend in his Bentley when she lost control, smashing her car so hard it split in two. The woman died at the scene. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by .357: Honestly though, why can't people get it through their heads that street racing isn't a good idea. Sure, I could... 33 Responses | Other threads
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art cars
BMW Z4 Art Car Made Entirely From Concrete
This life-size BMW Z4 replica's made out of reinforced concrete. Yes, concrete. It's part of a BMW Art Car exhibition in Beijing, China. Amazingly, it's even equipped with fully-functioning doors and glass window panes all around. [Autodaily via Carscoop]
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By Ray WertComment by pauljones: Geely's newest knock off was designed with driver crash impact standards in mind. 9 Responses | Other threads
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Daily DUI
In Morgan's New Convertible, It's Drinking And Driving
We’ve already told you about Morgan’s $187,000 Aero SuperSports with its T-top and 4.8-liter BMW V8. What we didn't mention is the twin champagne bottle holder behind the leather bucket seats — complete with flutes. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by acorazza: Perhaps GM should work on such a feature that would hold cans of Pabst behind the seats in a Silverado. 4 Responses | Other threads
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car gadgets
BMW Voice Control Takes On Sync
Ford's successful voice command multimedia interface is called SYNC, implying a partnership between man and machine. The new BMW multimedia interface is called Voice Control, implying you're the master of all your techno music. More »
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Comment by combat chuck: I heard that no matter what song you request, the system only plays a tasteful mix of Kraftwerk, Scorpions, and... 6 Responses | Other threads
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spy photos
BMW X1 Ready For Mom-Centric Launch
Always wanted to live the exciting lifestyle of a BMW X3 owner but couldn't afford the price of entry? Well, ma'am, you're in luck, because the BMW X1 is almost ready for launch. More » -
short film
BMW 130i Tii Short Film Shows Bavarian Addiction
This beautifully shot short fan film depicts a BMW enthusiast's single-minded desire to pull as much tune out of his BMW 130i tii after a heated battle with a Jaguar XF. More »
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Comment by .357: It's a British vs. German battle. Where have we seen this before? 12 Responses | Other threads
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Many MINIs
MINIs Unite For Large, Tiny Celebration
More than 10,000 MINIs descended on the Silverstone Formula One track in England this weekend for the third annual MINI United Festival, including a few strange models. More »
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Comment by Ash78: Seeing those things run over that wheelie ramp should strike fear into the heart of any true Jalop. 3 Responses | Other threads
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custom cars
Gold-Plated BMW M5 Makes Chrome-Plating Look So Passé
The obnoxious car precious metals-plating cold war between Russian mobsters and oligarchs and Middle Eastern oil sheiks has jumped to the next level. Chromed cars are now passé, with one Russian stepping up his game with a gold-plated BMW M5. Naturally, it also has a chrome racing stripe. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Leeeeena - 1000 Club: I've always thought the coolest blingtastic covering would be something transparent. Wouldn't it be awesome to be able to... 20 Responses | Other threads
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new cars
BMW 5-Series GT: First Press Photos Reveal Seriously Big Butt
BMW plans for boosting and lifting automotive rear ends continue with the BMW 5-Series GT. While we already saw the concept in Geneva, these are the first official shots of the production version, set to debut at September's Frankfurt Motor Show and go on sale in early 2010.
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By Ray WertComment by Graverobber: Hmmm, large five-door body? Check. Six Cylinder Engine? Check. Rear-wheel drive, and IRS? Check. Ungainly styling and questionable positioning within the current product... 11 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
More Spectacular Toy Car Racing Action With Explosions
Following the adventures of the Fairlady Z, here’s something similar, an ad for Turkish die-cast retailer Dekalo. And the cars? All German. They blow up real nice. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Miscellanea's brakes are squealing: Very cool. I was just in Turkey and was astounded at just how many Volkswagens are over there. ... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Rescue 911
BMW X6 Emergency Response Truck Is No Ambulance
People who call this BMW X6 xDrive50i an ambulance and complain about the lack of space are mistaken. It's a "notarzt" car, which Ze Germans created to save lives before ze ambulance arrives. More » -
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How To Put Your Kids To Sleep With A Nissan 350Z
In a quest to find the most sleep-inducing engine note, we begin with Nissan’s VQ35DE V6, as installed in a 350Z. Let’s see what happens. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by zeeboid: Here is how: Have your kids drive a Corvette (even a C5 will do) then have them drive the Z. It... 9 Responses | Other threads
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formula one
2009 Spanish Grand Prix: A Great Battle of Strategy
Whispers of team orders clouds a brainy race in Barcelona, where most of the action happened in the pits and in the tactical computers. Warning: spoilers below. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Senor Dos y Do: I thought that the chief reason for the new aero rules for 2009 was to smooth the wake of the... 10 Responses | Other threads
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rally
Tire Chains And Lucas Electrics In California's Gold Country: The 2009 Snowball Rally
From the same folks who brought us the California Melee rally, here's the Snowball Rally. Prolific tipster and LeMons Assistant Perpetrator TheEastBayKid drove his '76 BMW 2002 and shot some nice photos for us. More »
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Comment by UDMan: Is it so wrong to enjoy these cars and participants over the cars and participants of that damn Gumball rallye?... 5 Responses | Other threads
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motorcycles
The 193 HP BMW S1000RR is the most powerful liter bike ever. [Hell For Leather]
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car crash
BMW Driver Misinterprets Term "Carpooling"
A driver, apparently misinterpreting what the term "carpool" really means, drove her BMW through a barrier, down a 15-foot embankment and into a Monterey, California community pool. More »
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Comment by philipmein: A co-worker said she parks like this everyday. 10 Responses | Other threads
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concorso d'eleganza
The Proper Way to Pose With Your New BMW Z4
Liked our first drive of the new BMW Z4? Already rushing out to buy yours? Here’s a single sentence of advice for your new car. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by aSoundofSleep: What does the person drive who wears a rhinestone fedora? 17 Responses | Other threads
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jalopnik reviews
2009 BMW Z4: First Drive
Like the rest of the BMW range, the 2009 BMW Z4 is bigger, heavier and more complicated than its predecessors. But could it be bigger, heavier, more complicated and much better to drive? More » -
spy photos
2011 BMW 5-Series GT Is Like The 5-Series GT Concept
Try hard to find something different between this lightly camouflaged 2011 BMW 5-Series GT and the concept version. We're pretty sure the only difference is the addition of pop-up headlight washers. More » -
concorso d'eleganza
Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback Touring: The Ultimate Station Wagon
The Ferrari 599 GTB seats only two, the 612 Scaglietti is big—but what if you have kids, dogs and elephant guns to carry? Enter the custom-built Quattroporte Bellagio, certainly not your daddy's station wagon. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Tossed Accordtaco salad over Malibu: SWEET CHRIST! A MIURA.. in the same space as a Quattro Wagon! Damn. I mean... D A M N! I bet.. the dude paid... 27 Responses | Other threads
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LOLCars
This Is Why People Think BMW Drivers Are Asshats
According to the photographer, the owner of this BMW 335i parks like this every day. [Imageshack via Reddit]
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Bullitt417: If he is that anal about his car, how the hell is he missing that little bumper cover thing on... 15 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
Formula One: The Big Picture
Boston.com’s awesome photoblog has a selection of the best pictures taken during this year’s F1 season, including this shot of Robert Kubica’s BMW on fire during last weekend’s Bahrain GP. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by engineerd: All it's missing is this: There. Hot cars, explosions (OK, fire, but I'll just round up), and hot women. Sounds like... 9 Responses | Other threads
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ennui countermeasure
Guess How Many BMW E30s This Peugeot Will Beat At LeMons Reno, Win Fabulous Prizes!
The Goin' For Broken 24 Hours Of LeMons race just has too many Index Of Effluency contenders to have our usual guessing game, so we've come up with a modified version for the Reno event. More »
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Comment by pleco believes in FOTA: 3 BMW's 3 Mazda Miatas and 1 Toyota MR2. I am really planning on being there to see it. Anyone got hotel recommendations? 6 Responses | Other threads
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concorso d'eleganza
The Concorso d’Eleganza is Huge Fun (If You Don’t Take it Too Seriously)
Old guys in polo shirts nurturing vintage Ferraris? Industry people showing off concepts which will never get built? What's the point? Not much: but it's a great way to spend a weekend in Italy. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Hello Mister Walrus: Yeah, I'm pretty sure that if you crashed in that first car, you would die. 6 Responses | Other threads
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tuner cars
G-Power Hurricane CS Claims World's Fastest BMW Coupe, 228 MPH Top Speed
With a top speed of 228 MPH, the G-Power Hurricane CS is laying claim to the title of world's fastest BMW coupe. More »
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Comment by pauljones: But they failed to acquire the world's prettiest BMW coupe award. 14 Responses | Other threads
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car crash
Garage-Parked BMW M5 Slaughtered By SUV-Drifting Teen
What would you do if you were woke to the sounds of tire squealing and crunching of Bavarian metal? That's exactly what happened to one E39 M5 owner after a drifted-sideways-SUV demolished his garage-parked BMW. More »
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Comment by aSoundofSleep: Funny thing is that his mom and dad's insurance company is trying to avoid paying because of his lack of... 34 Responses | Other threads
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spy photos
BMW X1: First Look!
The BMW X1, the company's foray into the mini-luxo-ute market, was nabbed uncovered for a commercial shoot. Even better than the X1-series, though, is the camera truck.
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