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I haven’t felt inspired enough to post anything about BMW’s Marketing in some time. So when this landed in my inbox I opened it quicker than Priti Patel’s compromise agreement! However, I needn’t have bothered. @BMW_UK – seriously! **facepalm** Time to meet with BBH London me thinks. The...

VIDEO: The New BMW M3 CS

I haven’t felt inspired enough to post anything about BMW’s Marketing in some time. So when this landed in my inbox I opened it quicker than Priti Patel’s compromise agreement! However, I needn’t have bothered. @BMW_UK – seriously! **facepalm** Time to meet with BBH London me thinks. The...

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What does the future hold for our beloved automotive industry and are pure play electric vehicles really a useable reality, yet? Find out in our latest review as we compare your options at the £100k price point. Author: Tim Fathers In association with: Specialist Cars Stevenage

VIDEO REVIEW: Digital Disruption and the BMW i8

What does the future hold for our beloved automotive industry and are pure play electric vehicles really a useable reality, yet? Find out in our latest review as we compare your options at the £100k price point. Author: Tim Fathers In association with: Specialist Cars Stevenage

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Has BMW's latest Competition Package put them back in charge, again? Find out right here in our final installment of the #F80M3LiveTest. https://youtu.be/EHaN65pxBGo Author: Tim Fathers In association with: BMW Park Lane

VIDEO REVIEW: The F80 M3 Competition Package

Has BMW's latest Competition Package put them back in charge, again? Find out right here in our final installment of the #F80M3LiveTest. https://youtu.be/EHaN65pxBGo Author: Tim Fathers In association with: BMW Park Lane

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This drag race pits the BMW M135i vs the Honda Civic Type R. Both super hatches have over 300bhp, but one is front-wheel drive and the other rear-wheel drive. Which will go fastest? https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 Author: Tim Fathers Production: Evo

EVO DRAG BATTLE: Honda Civic Type R vs BMW M135i - Which is fastest?

This drag race pits the BMW M135i vs the Honda Civic Type R. Both super hatches have over 300bhp, but one is front-wheel drive and the other rear-wheel drive. Which will go fastest? https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 Author: Tim Fathers Production: Evo

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Evo's latest Drag Battle pitches Ford's new Mustang 5.0 GT against BMW's M2. What the Ford has in muscle – 410bhp, 5-litres and eight cylinders, the BMW has in technology – a 365bhp, 3-litres and a turbocharged straight-six. But, the lighter German means the power-to-weight ratio of each car is within...

DRAG BATTLE: BMW M2 vs Ford Mustang 5.0 GT

Evo's latest Drag Battle pitches Ford's new Mustang 5.0 GT against BMW's M2. What the Ford has in muscle – 410bhp, 5-litres and eight cylinders, the BMW has in technology – a 365bhp, 3-litres and a turbocharged straight-six. But, the lighter German means the power-to-weight ratio of each car is within...

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1360 days ago

The cam chain tensioners on E39 M5’s are a known weak point and at around the 70,000-mile mark they are likely to start making that tell tale rattle on start up. Follow our easy 4 step guide and fix yours yourself. 1) Remove the driver’s side air box. It’s held in by a 10mm bolt, and 2 jubilee...

DIY: E39 M5 Cam Chain Tensioner

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The BMW 8 Series was an entirely new class with V8 or V12 engines, built from 1989 to 1999. It was the most expensive BMW model of that time. Here's everything you need to know squashed inside 3 minutes! https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 Author: Tim Fathers Production: BMW

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The BMW 8 Series

The BMW 8 Series was an entirely new class with V8 or V12 engines, built from 1989 to 1999. It was the most expensive BMW model of that time. Here's everything you need to know squashed inside 3 minutes! https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 Author: Tim Fathers Production: BMW

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Once you get over the American dude (Jonny Lieberman) this becomes a monstrous head to head! https://youtu.be/vpV3xYGqh9k Author: Tim Fathers Production: Motor Trend Channel

HEAD TO HEAD: X6 M vs. AMG GLE63 S Coupe

Once you get over the American dude (Jonny Lieberman) this becomes a monstrous head to head! https://youtu.be/vpV3xYGqh9k Author: Tim Fathers Production: Motor Trend Channel

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https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 Author: Tim...

VIDEO: Everything about the E30, E36, E46 & E92 M3

https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 https://youtu.be/X2gUrmPvmBA?list=PLa5S6UwF22IJzi7pMDjrqX74EVjfd0d86 Author: Tim...

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https://youtu.be/Og7kdt1RVMw Author: Tim Fathers Production: BMW

VIDEO: The Fastest Christmas Card in the World

https://youtu.be/Og7kdt1RVMw Author: Tim Fathers Production: BMW

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It all came about by chance really. I happened to stumble across a video on Facebook featuring Jake Humphrey and Andy Priaulx. They were looking for BMW’s Ultimate Driver via an exclusive track day test between 40 people in the new 2 Series Coupe. The winner would drive every new BMW launched in...

DUNCAN SMART: Winning BMW’s Ultimate Driver

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With the BMW M2 having only just officially been unveiled to the world, it's already hit another first with its video game debut. Starting 5th November, Sony have confirmed that the BMW M2 Coupé will be available to drive and customise in Need for Speed. The world of Ventura Bay is already home...

VIDEO: The BMW M2 Makes its Video Game Debut

With the BMW M2 having only just officially been unveiled to the world, it's already hit another first with its video game debut. Starting 5th November, Sony have confirmed that the BMW M2 Coupé will be available to drive and customise in Need for Speed. The world of Ventura Bay is already home...

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Auto Express put hi-tech launch control systems to the test in a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS, BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C 63 drag race. But in a strange interest of fairness, they've included a VW Polo BlueMotion! https://youtu.be/F38MF8x-jWo Author: Tim Fathers Production: Auto...

HEAD TO HEAD: Launch control drag race – 911 C4 GTS vs BMW M4 vs C63 AMG S

Auto Express put hi-tech launch control systems to the test in a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS, BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C 63 drag race. But in a strange interest of fairness, they've included a VW Polo BlueMotion! https://youtu.be/F38MF8x-jWo Author: Tim Fathers Production: Auto...

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In the best of a series of Heroes Humbled videos, Auto Express put the legendary BMW E30 M3 up against the 320d. The BMW E30 M3 is a hero car. In its day, it was considered seriously quick. But has its performance stood the test of time or will it be humbled by today's more mundane 320d? https://youtu.be/9EUaPlGlSIk Author: Tim...

VIDEO: BMW E30 M3 vs BMW F30 320d

In the best of a series of Heroes Humbled videos, Auto Express put the legendary BMW E30 M3 up against the 320d. The BMW E30 M3 is a hero car. In its day, it was considered seriously quick. But has its performance stood the test of time or will it be humbled by today's more mundane 320d? https://youtu.be/9EUaPlGlSIk Author: Tim...

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https://youtu.be/1-HhpjmCAtA Author, Design and Production: Tim Fathers

VIDEO REVIEW: Simple Summer Offers from Specialist Cars BMW

https://youtu.be/1-HhpjmCAtA Author, Design and Production: Tim Fathers

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https://vimeo.com/100134944 Author: Tim Fathers Production: The Embassy

VIDEO: BMW M4 Ultimate Racetrack

https://vimeo.com/100134944 Author: Tim Fathers Production: The Embassy

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Here's Mat Watson reviewing 7 key features on the upcoming 7 Series. Once you get over the narrow boat first impressions (and Mat's colour coordination) there's some mad tech worth noting. The latest iDrive system for example with touch screen and gesture control, the James...

VIDEO REVIEW: 7 key features on the new 7 Series

Here's Mat Watson reviewing 7 key features on the upcoming 7 Series. Once you get over the narrow boat first impressions (and Mat's colour coordination) there's some mad tech worth noting. The latest iDrive system for example with touch screen and gesture control, the James...

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The BMW M3 feels at home on track, but can it really beat Mercedes-Benz's substantially more powerful C63 S AMG? All is revealed in evos latest Deadly Rivals video. https://youtu.be/Hf67GoQhFMk Author: Tim Fathers Production: evo

HEAD TO HEAD: F80 M3 v C63 S AMG

The BMW M3 feels at home on track, but can it really beat Mercedes-Benz's substantially more powerful C63 S AMG? All is revealed in evos latest Deadly Rivals video. https://youtu.be/Hf67GoQhFMk Author: Tim Fathers Production: evo

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Everyone loves the F10 M5. But what's it like with the Performance Pack and is it really worth the extra coin? Well, after two weeks of living with one we can comfortably answer both: Awesome and yes! Here's our 45 seconds of supporting evidence. https://youtu.be/F02kw0ztG0o Creative...

VIDEO REVIEW: The BMW M5 Performance Pack

Everyone loves the F10 M5. But what's it like with the Performance Pack and is it really worth the extra coin? Well, after two weeks of living with one we can comfortably answer both: Awesome and yes! Here's our 45 seconds of supporting evidence. https://youtu.be/F02kw0ztG0o Creative...

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The feeling that TopGear, the most popular car show on the planet has sold its soul to commercial viewing ratings is an ever growing frustration for the everyday car enthusiast. At their best we still believe no one can touch them but far to often I find myself forwarding through the nonsense to hit...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: VW Golf R Vs BMW M235i

The feeling that TopGear, the most popular car show on the planet has sold its soul to commercial viewing ratings is an ever growing frustration for the everyday car enthusiast. At their best we still believe no one can touch them but far to often I find myself forwarding through the nonsense to hit...

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Back in 1972 when the first M Car arrived no one could have dreamed of what was to come. Here's a quick, slightly M5 bias throwback timeline from day dot until the 2011 F10 M5. Only question is, which one is your favourite? http://youtu.be/NEOGkg32NSg Author: Tim Fathers Source: BMW UK

THROWBACK THURSDAY: BMW M Timeline

Back in 1972 when the first M Car arrived no one could have dreamed of what was to come. Here's a quick, slightly M5 bias throwback timeline from day dot until the 2011 F10 M5. Only question is, which one is your favourite? http://youtu.be/NEOGkg32NSg Author: Tim Fathers Source: BMW UK

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Remember the good old BMW ad days? The clever analogies demonstrating rear wheel driving, front wheel steering? And 50/50 weight distribution etc. Well if not here's another example of what we believe is currently lacking in BMW’s current marketing make-up. Go grab an earl grey and enjoy...

THROWBACK THURSDAY: BMW E39 M5 TV Advert

Remember the good old BMW ad days? The clever analogies demonstrating rear wheel driving, front wheel steering? And 50/50 weight distribution etc. Well if not here's another example of what we believe is currently lacking in BMW’s current marketing make-up. Go grab an earl grey and enjoy...

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The "Pink Cookies In a Plastic Bag Getting Crushed by Buildings" music video car can be yours for $14,000. Looking for a Cool car that Ladies will Love? One with a provenance that includes perhaps rap's most convoluted sexual analogy? Feast your eyes on LL Cool J's 1991 BMW 850i, yours for a mere...

SPOTTED: LL Cool J's 8 Series for sale

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http://youtu.be/4EiX52RcKeQ In 1980 BMW launched the BMW M535i, a family saloon combined with a sports car driving style. It used a 3.5 litre 6 cylinder engine and produced 218 BHP. Due to it's success five years later the M5 was born making the M535i a rather significant...

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The M535i

http://youtu.be/4EiX52RcKeQ In 1980 BMW launched the BMW M535i, a family saloon combined with a sports car driving style. It used a 3.5 litre 6 cylinder engine and produced 218 BHP. Due to it's success five years later the M5 was born making the M535i a rather significant...

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http://youtu.be/-LpPc8qutCA Chris Harris explains how to drift with the new BMW M235i Author: Tim Fathers Production: D/DRIVE

HOW TO DRIFT: BMW M235i /Chris Harris On Cars

http://youtu.be/-LpPc8qutCA Chris Harris explains how to drift with the new BMW M235i Author: Tim Fathers Production: D/DRIVE

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http://youtu.be/UnsyV_NeiXM An elegant production from CAR and DRIVER which sees Jethro Bovingdon testing whether BMW's new flagship M6 is truly a better track weapon than its cheaper brethren, the M5. In this episode respected racing driver Andy Wallace is behind...

HEAD TO HEAD: 2013 BMW M5 vs. 2013 BMW M6 Coupe

http://youtu.be/UnsyV_NeiXM An elegant production from CAR and DRIVER which sees Jethro Bovingdon testing whether BMW's new flagship M6 is truly a better track weapon than its cheaper brethren, the M5. In this episode respected racing driver Andy Wallace is behind...

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http://youtu.be/88b_gqlkcMg We take a fond look back at 'The Hire' series. An 8 part series of short films produced in the early naughties to highlight performance aspects of various BMW models at the time. I'm sure you'll agree, we find this one quite amusing and shall...

GOLDEN OLDIE: The BMW Hire Star Series

http://youtu.be/88b_gqlkcMg We take a fond look back at 'The Hire' series. An 8 part series of short films produced in the early naughties to highlight performance aspects of various BMW models at the time. I'm sure you'll agree, we find this one quite amusing and shall...

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http://youtu.be/xwMjkf1Ul6Q This weeks Throwback Thursday sees Richard Hammond put two van drivers to the test - Brian Walshaw and Carl Harrison, as they take two of the most popular and powerful roadsters for a spin - an Audi TT and a BMW M-Coupe. They both find out how the car's perform...

THROWBACK THURSDAY: BMW M-Coupe vs Audi TT Coupe

http://youtu.be/xwMjkf1Ul6Q This weeks Throwback Thursday sees Richard Hammond put two van drivers to the test - Brian Walshaw and Carl Harrison, as they take two of the most popular and powerful roadsters for a spin - an Audi TT and a BMW M-Coupe. They both find out how the car's perform...

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http://youtu.be/-Yjg0_l6Xk4 Auto Express test the BMW M4 against the benchmark setting fast coupe, the Audi RS5. The arrival of a new BMW M car is always big news for performance car fans, and the new M4 is no exception. Costing almost £60,000, the replacement for the legendary old BMW...

HEAD TO HEAD: BMW M4 vs Audi RS5

http://youtu.be/-Yjg0_l6Xk4 Auto Express test the BMW M4 against the benchmark setting fast coupe, the Audi RS5. The arrival of a new BMW M car is always big news for performance car fans, and the new M4 is no exception. Costing almost £60,000, the replacement for the legendary old BMW...

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http://youtu.be/4AJPt_qm5kY This year's evo Car of the Year test, in association with Michelin, brings the hottest machines of 2014 to some of the UK's most challenging twists of tarmac in the Scottish Borders. The finalists are as follows: - VW Golf R - McLaren 650S - Ferrari 458 Speciale -...

COTY: evo Car of the Year 2014: the video

http://youtu.be/4AJPt_qm5kY This year's evo Car of the Year test, in association with Michelin, brings the hottest machines of 2014 to some of the UK's most challenging twists of tarmac in the Scottish Borders. The finalists are as follows: - VW Golf R - McLaren 650S - Ferrari 458 Speciale -...

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Scott Hughes was one of the first owners to take delivery of the amazing BMW i8 in South Carolina. He gave William Stewart (Directer and Producer) full access to the car and sat down for an interview of his thoughts so far. Grab a kitkat guys... http://youtu.be/dGkKD02llVM Author: Tim...

OWNER REVIEW: BMW i8

Scott Hughes was one of the first owners to take delivery of the amazing BMW i8 in South Carolina. He gave William Stewart (Directer and Producer) full access to the car and sat down for an interview of his thoughts so far. Grab a kitkat guys... http://youtu.be/dGkKD02llVM Author: Tim...

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On this episode of Head 2 Head, Automobile Magazine's Jason Cammisa rekindles a classic European sports saloon battle, pitting the legendary BMW E30 M3 against it's Cosworth-powered rival, the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. Find out which homologation special is the most special of all! http://youtu.be/ANv83OJk--4?t=34s Author:...

HEAD TO HEAD: BMW E30 M3 vs Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Automobile Magazine's Jason Cammisa rekindles a classic European sports saloon battle, pitting the legendary BMW E30 M3 against it's Cosworth-powered rival, the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. Find out which homologation special is the most special of all! http://youtu.be/ANv83OJk--4?t=34s Author:...

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VIDEO: The New BMW M3 CS

VIDEO REVIEW: Digital Disruption and the BMW i8

VIDEO REVIEW: The F80 M3 Competition Package

EVO DRAG BATTLE: Honda Civic Type R vs BMW M135i - Which is fastest?

DRAG BATTLE: BMW M2 vs Ford Mustang 5.0 GT

DIY: E39 M5 Cam Chain Tensioner

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The BMW 8 Series

HEAD TO HEAD: X6 M vs. AMG GLE63 S Coupe

VIDEO: Everything about the E30, E36, E46 & E92 M3

VIDEO: The Fastest Christmas Card in the World

DUNCAN SMART: Winning BMW’s Ultimate Driver

VIDEO: The BMW M2 Makes its Video Game Debut

HEAD TO HEAD: Launch control drag race – 911 C4 GTS vs BMW M4 vs C63 AMG S

VIDEO: BMW E30 M3 vs BMW F30 320d

VIDEO REVIEW: Simple Summer Offers from Specialist Cars BMW

VIDEO: BMW M4 Ultimate Racetrack

VIDEO REVIEW: 7 key features on the new 7 Series

HEAD TO HEAD: F80 M3 v C63 S AMG

VIDEO REVIEW: The BMW M5 Performance Pack

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: VW Golf R Vs BMW M235i

THROWBACK THURSDAY: BMW M Timeline

THROWBACK THURSDAY: BMW E39 M5 TV Advert

SPOTTED: LL Cool J's 8 Series for sale

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The M535i

HOW TO DRIFT: BMW M235i /Chris Harris On Cars

HEAD TO HEAD: 2013 BMW M5 vs. 2013 BMW M6 Coupe

GOLDEN OLDIE: The BMW Hire Star Series

THROWBACK THURSDAY: BMW M-Coupe vs Audi TT Coupe

HEAD TO HEAD: BMW M4 vs Audi RS5

COTY: evo Car of the Year 2014: the video

OWNER REVIEW: BMW i8

HEAD TO HEAD: BMW E30 M3 vs Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16

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