The 2013 BMW X1 is the company's latest addition to its sport activity vehicle range, and while it shares much with the MINI Countryman and, in some ways, the BMW 3-Series, it is also the greenest of BMW's X vehicles. Accordingly, BMW is leveraging its relative eco-friendliness (the 2.0-liter...
Sometimes the pace of development in the automotive segment has echos of Moore's Law, the trend for power in the computing world to double every two years. No sooner have... September 1, 2011 by Antony Ingram
However green cars are able to get, the process of building thousands of them every year still isn't particularly environmentally friendly. The manufacturers are doing all... August 22, 2011 by Antony Ingram
BMW of North America's current CEO Jim O'Donnell will retire this fall, with German executive and former head of sales in Europe and Japan Ludwig Willisch taking his place... July 22, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
The MegaCity Vehicle (MCV) is BMW's soon-to-be-built all-electric urban wonder machine, if you buy the markting spiel. But it may be more than that. BMW's Chief Financial... February 14, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
Back in the day, buying a BMW was something only true sports sedan fanatics understood. But the legendary 2002 is long gone--35 years now--and all sorts of new folks are... December 20, 2010 by John Voelcker
Aftermarket solutions for mounting iPhones, iPods, and now iPads abound, but as anyone that's used many knows, they don't all work as well as advertised. Doing it yourself... November 5, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Formula 1 fans will want to check out Argentinean artist Jorge Garcia’s 2011 calendar "World Champion Cars," available now from an online retailer. Covering the most... September 14, 2010 by Lyndon Conrad Bell
Right off the top, thanks for the attention you’ve lavished upon Sports Car Monitor. We appreciate the time you spend here and strive to do our best to make sure you... September 2, 2010 by Lyndon Conrad Bell
When shopping for a new car, some folks don’t need the most practical of vehicles and simply want to enjoy the two-seater convertible experience. And why not? Driving a... August 25, 2010 by Michael Larner
While Porsche is celebrating its 60th year in the U.S., the Boxster has been winning the hearts of Americans for only the last fourteen. This teenaged love affair between... August 25, 2010 by Michael Larner
On paper, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK and the 2011 BMW Z4 have a lot in common. Like its Bavarian rival, the Merc also comes in three different variations, which vary in... August 25, 2010 by Michael Larner
The Audi TT/S Roadster, a soft-top convertible that comes as either a manual or an automatic top that opens and closes in a lightning-quick 12 seconds, boasts a lot of big... August 25, 2010 by Michael Larner
Although BMW has been making Z series roadsters for twenty years, the latest Z4 represents a significant leap forward for the German brand. While previous iterations of the Z... August 25, 2010 by Michael Larner
It may seem odd to compare the BMW M3 and Ford Mustang GT, but their traits are too similar to ignore. Both have V-8s producing over 400 horsepower and are available as rear... August 25, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The week of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the Monterey Historic Races are a time for remembering the past. People get to see long-dead marques on a golf course or... August 16, 2010 by Todd DeMeza