Tag: BMW
16 Posts


Aug 21, 2019
This BMW's Fan May Be in the Final Stages
In this case, resistance isn't futile--it's a clue.

Sep 04, 2018
Brothers Play Blame Game over Damage to '63 BMW
The grudge lasted much longer than the car.

Oct 17, 2017
Air-Bag Recall Is a Risk-Management Issue
So your car still has an airbag recall. Do you drive it, deal witih a lesser loaner, or invent protective garb?

May 16, 2017
Bad Head Gasket Can Lead to 'SOBS'
Art's BMW occasionally releases a smoke screen that would make James Bond proud. His mechanic isn't having any luck replicating the problem. What gives?

Apr 25, 2017
Does One Flat Tire Require Purchasing Two?
Chen is mix-and-matching tire inflation pressure to account for wear differences between a new tire and older ones. There are better options.
Aug 23, 2016
Rev Matching the BMW: Where's the Off Switch?
BMWs, Porsches, GM and Nissan cars offer "improved" manual transmissions that make heel and toeing a thing of the past.

Aug 08, 2016
Elvis' BMW: Lost and Now Spectacularly Found Again
While he was famously in the Army, stationed in Germany, Elvis commuted to work in a BMW 507 roadster--a car that was lost for decades. Now it's back on the road, and headed for Pebble Beach.

Jun 09, 2016
"Calling All Electric Cars! Time for Police Duty!"
BMW is leasing 100 plug-in i3s to the LAPD. Cop squads these days are using Bugattis, Ferraris, Teslas, Chevy Volts and electric motorcycles.

Sep 19, 2014
Forget that SUV: Five Great Alternatives
Wish the high-center-of-gravity, low MPG SUV would just… go away? It’s not going to. But, here are some much better options, in our opinion.
wagons buying BMW 328 Ford C-Max Hybrid Subaru Legacy Toyota Prius Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen