The mighty Kugelfischer—a mechanical fuel injection pump that was factory-installed on a variety of performance-oriented vehicles of the late...
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Water spots aren’t a big deal, right? Those hard-water mineral deposits of magnesium, calcium, or something similar should just...
If you saw BMW’s faux social-media hack in December, you’ve already been somewhat introduced to Dee as a playful...
When you look back at 2022, what was your automotive highlight of the year? What made that particular experience...
My name is Mike and I have a problem. I started counting Mini special editions in September and now...
It seems like Car and Driver has saved a spot for BMW in its 10Best list for as long...
I’ll admit it: I’m kind of a wheel geek. I get especially excited for original hard-to-find wheels for classic...
BMW Motorrad has launched two new limited (and special) edition motorcycles to commemorate their upcoming 100-year anniversary: the 2023...
This past Sunday was a cold and wonderfully gloomy day in the Mid-Atlantic region. Normally, this wouldn’t be cause...
Save The Manuals, Save The Wagons, Save The World
Mike Bevels, , BMW News, Community, Lifestyle, RumorsTime to talk about manual transmissions—and wagons—two attention-grabbing topics for the majority of enthusiasts, especially since both seem to...
A few months ago we took a trip down memory lane, looking back at BMW’s evolution and advancement of...
I’ll admit it: I’m obsessed with my new project car, the 244,000-mile 1998 five-speed manual M3 sedan that I’m...
BMW XMs are rolling off the assembly line at Plant Spartanburg. If you’re just catching up on this new...
I’ve had my new-to-me 1998 M3 sedan with five-speed-manual, which I’m calling Project Concord, for a little over a...
BMW has announced that their famous 3.0 CSL—a.k.a. the Batmobile—will return in 2023 with a limited run of only...
M Chapter Virtual Garage Webinar: Tips & Ideas For The Ultimate Garage
Mike Bevels, , Community, Events, LifestyleBMW CCA’s M Chapter will kick off its first Virtual Garage Webinar on Monday, December 12th! Are you curious...
Who likes a good automotive adventure? What could be more exciting than flying out of state to buy a...
Earlier this week, BMW of North America announced a new Vehicle Accessories Center will be opened in Greer, South...
What could be better than nearly 50 M cars among a sea of other classics, spread across the grounds...
Paul And Jayne Queck’s 1956 BMW 502 Shines At Legends East
Mike Bevels, , Community, Events, LifestyleThe weekend of Legends of the Autobahn East and the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance was one for the...
This week BMW did their best Abbott and Costello “Who’s on First?” routine, announcing that HERE Technologies’ HD Live...
BMW Motorrad has announced updates to the R1250 R roadster for the 2023 model. 2023 will be a special...
BMW’s LMDh M Hybrid V8 will premiere on both physical and virtual racetracks in 2023. If you’ve been following...
BMW wagons are coming to the U.S.—maybe. If I say it enough times, it will come true, right? It’s...
BMW just announced a partnership with Envision AESC to build battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in South Carolina. Of the...
A link to a YouTube video recently showed up in BimmerLife’s inbox, titled “BMW M3 Hot Lap IMSA Petit...
BMW’s first M motorcycle, the M 1000 RR, debuted in late 2020. For 2023, that model receives some updates...
For everyone adorning their vehicles with “Save the Manuals” decals, you’ll be happy to hear that Mini is bringing...
If the recently announced 2023 BMW XM wasn’t your thing, perhaps the all-new second-generation 2023 M2 (G87) will be...
This week, Florida SunCoast Chapter President Stan Dale had a different message for his BMW CCA friends and family...