BMWBLOG Drive Review: 2011 BMW X3 – Newfound Lines with a Dash of All-Grown-Up

Words and Photos: Shawn Molnar [racetrack photos credit: Edward Ham]When BMW announced the replacement of its original and segment-founding X3, a nervous tension filled the air. You see, BMW’s original X3 was polarizing to look at – to be kind. And while it drove well and met the economic and utilitarian needs of a large market segment, many snubbed...

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IAA 2011: Mansory BMW X6 M

The Swiss aftermarket specialists from Mansory bring to the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show their own interpretation of the BMW X6 M. The new aftermarket program follows the steps of the X5M by Mansory revealed and just like the X5 M twin, the Mansory BMW X6 M package includes an impressive power upgrade to around 670 HP / 493 kW and a 950 Nm of torque at...

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Test Drive Review: 2012 BMW 1 Series at Netherlands Official Launch

September 6th 2011 marked the official launch of the 2012 BMW 1 Series in the Netherlands and BMWBLOG was on the scene to bring you fresh pictures and first driving impressions. We got the opportunity to test drive 2 of the 5 models that were on hand: specifically, the 118d and 116i.BMW Netherlands setup what they called the BMW Pavilion next...

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