Quick History of BMW in America

Monday, 11. 2. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Features, Main

By Dennis J James
BMW, or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, is an example of the oldest carmaker in Europe. BMW has its main headquarters in Germany and it is best know for its high performance autos and motorcycles.
BMW Group includes other brands, such as Mini and the magnificent Rolls-Royce. Before the First World War the BMW [...]

Kneißler’s E46 M3, some good, some gaudy.

Wednesday, 09. 2. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Ok, I need to get this off my chest first: does ANYONE actually think Lambo doors are still cool/relevant? I might have chuckled -once- when I saw them mounted on a Civic a decade ago, but at this point they really are a feature that should be relegated to the same pile that whistle exhausts [...]

Who’s up for a writing assignment?! :)

Tuesday, 09. 1. 2009  –  Category: Features, Main

So… here we are, another solid 3 weeks or so past my last post. Truth is, I’m busy as hell!!! I kicked off BMWTuner.net back in the spring, when I was poised for a layoff from my real job. As fate would have it, I -did- end up getting laid off, which offered me [...]

G-POWER X5 TYPHOON RS – Madness on wheels!

Wednesday, 08. 12. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

G-Power’s never-ending quest for… well… power has resulted in yet another Bavarian beast! Their recent announcement of the  X5 Typhoon RS once again showcases the company’s reputation for (and experience in/with) absolutely ridiculously overpowered BMW’s.
With a full-fledged development program behind this vehicle, the lucky few who have the cash and the stones to get into [...]

New Vorsteiner bumper delicacy

Monday, 07. 27. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Vorsteiner, one of my personal favorites of the BMW tuning scene, recently released some details on their new front bumper for the E90/E92 M3. Continuing their track record of high quality, high detail work, this piece of vacuum bagged carbon fiber deliciousness will set your run-of-the-mill M3 apart from the masses for sure. While the [...]

BMWTuner update

Friday, 07. 24. 2009  –  Category: Features, Main

So… here’s a confession: I’ve been AWOL lately. Yes, it’s entirely my own fault, but I simply have not had the time to post over the last few weeks. Luckily, it’s for a good reason: I just started another job! It’s only a two month contract for now, but at least I’m working again since [...]

BMW to bring back the four-banger?

Thursday, 07. 23. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

Rumor has it that BMW is considering reintroducing their 4 cylinder engines to the US market in an effort to meet new fuel efficiency regulations. I’m sure that a lot of the BMW purist fans are looking forward to this with glee (yeah, you know you still lust for a roundie Tii and an [...]

More Hartge goodies, 1 Series this time

Wednesday, 06. 17. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Hartge seems to be on a heavy product announcement schedule lately, with word leaking out regarding their new products for the current BMW 1 Series ( E82 and E88 with M Aerodynamic package). While in my eyes the front end treatment looks a little bit chunky, I definitely dig the little roof spoiler they’ve got [...]

New Hartge aero parts for BMW’s X6

Wednesday, 06. 3. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

I admit it, with Hartge’s help I’m warming up to the X6. It took a while, but damn if this set of body modifications from one of Germany’s uber-tuners doesn’t look absolutely FIERCE!
Hartge just announced details on their new product line for the BMW SAV, which include some pretty aggressively sculpted pieces. It’s a complete [...]

AC Schnitzer releases MINI Cabrio product line

Wednesday, 06. 3. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

I’ve not really spent much time (ok, fair enough, ANY time) on BMW’s MINI, but something about the pics of the little tiger in ACS trim struck me as… HOT! Legendary Aachen-based BMW tuner AC Schnitzer just announced a comprehensive program for the MINI Cabrio in both standard and S versions.
Kicking off this package are [...]