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10 minute read: TV and film have given us endless iconic motor cars over the years, and perhaps never more so than back in the 1970’s and 80’s. As a car obsessed young lad growing up in those days, my world was full of the wonderful and exotic cars that flickered across my four channel television;...

REVIEW: BMW M2 CS

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It’s been a short while since we added to our Partners page but it's back with a bang as the chaps at TurnAndClipiT join the party as contributors and all round creative petrolheads. We've been admiring their work ever since they burst onto the club scene around a year or so ago and I have a feeling...

PARTNER: TurnAndClipiT | #FunctioningCarAddicts

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10 minute read: For as long as human beings have roamed the earth we have been drawing and writing on walls; from our early cave drawings depicting the hunt, through to the Romans and Greeks who protested by writing on their building walls. In more modern times, the rise of writing on walls, or...

REVIEW: BMW E36 M3 Evo Hartge 3.5

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I know, like buses this! But there's always something rather attractive about a zero despoit deal. ...and that's what we've negocated on this one – the closest you can get at an M2 Cab; • Delivery Mileage F23 M240i Convertible. • £369 Per Month. • £Zero Deposit. • Only 2 examples...

FINANCE DEAL: BMW M240i Convertible

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Excuse the radio silence, I've had my hands tied in helping set up our sister company, GQ Car Storage. But fear not, the gang over at Park Lane have been in touch and I've managed (don't ask me how) to agree another mad deal – this time on the M2C. (What else would you want?!) We have 4 pre-approved...

FINANCE DEAL: BMW M2 Competition

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Our latest review comes in the form of car storage in Hertfordshire. Garage Queens are a boutique vehicle storage solution aimed at the discerning car enthusiast looking for a discrete and personal car care solution in Hertfordshire. With only 18 car and 4 bike slots available their clients really...

The best Car Storage in Hertfordshire?

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Managed to agree another deal on the F20 M140i Shadow Edition. I don't believe you'll find a better one. The headlines are: • Delivery Mileage BMW F20 M140i Shadow Edition 5-door Sports Hatch. • £399 Per Month. • £Zero Deposit. • These are physical cars so the specification changes...

FINANCE DEAL: BMW M140i Shadow Edition

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1296 days ago

As the title suggests we have another unique deal on from our partners over at BMW Park Lane. This time based on a Brand New BMW 440i M Sport Coupe sat physically at the Dealership today. (There are also similar deals available on the Gran Coups and Convertible, too). I'll cut the to...

FINANCE DEAL: BMW 440i M Sport Coupe

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5, 4, 3, 2, 2! We have 2 Pre Registered delivery mileage F20 M140i Shadow Edition deals remaining. The last two cars are physically sat in the showroom and ready for immediate delivery or collection. The headlines are: • Delivery Mileage BMW F20 M140i Shadow Edition 5-door Sports...

FINANCE DEAL: BMW M140i Shadow Edition

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Our latest partnership comes in the form of car storage. Garage Queens are a boutique vehicle storage solution aimed at the discerning car enthusiast looking for a discrete and personal car care solution in Hertfordshire. With only 18 car and 4 bike slots available their clients really do get...

Garage Queens | Car Storage Hertfordshire

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You guessed it – we've secured another unique deal with BMW Park Lane. This time it's based on a delivery mileage BMW M4 Competition Package sat physically in their showroom today. Right, I'll cut right to the chase – the headlines are: • Delivery Mileage BMW F82 M4 Competition Package. •...

FINANCE OFFER: Delivery Mileage BMW M4 Competition Package

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Who said there's no such thing as a free lunch? It certainly wasn't BMW Park Lane! AnyM have been given 8 free hospitality tickets for the opening race of the BTCC this Sunday at BrandsHatch and we're donating them straight to BMW Car Club members! First email first served: Tim@AnyM.co.uk Terms...

EVENT: Hospitality give away for BTCC Race Opener at Brands!

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***Both cars have now been sold – check back soon to see our next offer or feel free to email me your requirements if you're looking for something specific*** After an overwhelming amount of interest Park Lane have agreed to offer us 2 more cars at the same price point! As before, there...

FINANCE OFFER: Delivery Mileage BMW M2 LCi 2

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Hot off the heels of our last offer Park Lane have agreed another unique deal for AnyM members only. This time it's for 4 Brand New BMW X Cars all with 0% finance and there's only 1 of each available. The 4 deals are: • Brand New X5 30d M Sport. • £635 deposit. • £635 a...

FINANCE OFFER: Brand New BMW X5 or X6

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***Both cars have now been sold – check back soon to see our next offer or email us your requirements if you're looking for something specific*** We've managed to agree another AnyM Exclusive Finance offer – this time based on the BMW M2 LCi. There's only 2 examples...

FINANCE OFFER: Delivery Mileage BMW M2 LCi

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3 minute read: Let me guess, someone’s put a postage stamp sized chamois or a sandpaper yellow sponge in your stocking? Well fear not, the detailer in you can escape right here with Minutia Detailing’s Top 5 Winter Cleaning Tips. 1 – Replace/Cover existing floor mats. Salt and general...

Top 5 Winter Car Cleaning Tips

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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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4 minute read: To be clear from the outset, I love cars. I love engines I love speed, I’ve never had a kelp smoothie, I don’t consider myself an ‘eco warrior’, but I love the BMW i8. There has been a change with hybrid cars: there are now some that petrolheads like me want to drive and I'm willing...

The BMW i8: A Used Reality?

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1781 days ago

Ever wondered what the monthlies on a new i8 were like? Same here! So when 3 landed in our classifieds we jumped straight on it. Despite pulling out all the stops we couldn't get it below the £1k mark as BMW UK tightly manage the i8 deals so I'm told that there's no beating this. Although...

FINANCE OFFER: Brand New BMW i8

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1781 days ago

The hero event of the BMW Car Club show calendar – if you only make one show this season make it this one! This coming Sunday 13th August sees the Club host it's annual house party, The National Festival – or Gayon as it's become known. The event is the...

UPCOMING EVENT: BMW Car Club National Festival 2017

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6 Minute read: It seems like there has been a large gap since I last brought you an update on the progress of Paul in the Kumho BMW Championship. Well according to the website counter, it has been 49 days to be exact. Whoever says you can do motorsport on a shoestring budget is a liar. Paul had to...

Kumho BMW Championship: Rounds 9 & 10

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3 minute read: The Kumho BMW Championship circus rolled back into Norfolk’s premier race circuit for another weekend of racing. Having missed the last round at Rockingham our man Paul Travers was chomping at the bit to get back behind the wheel of the Automac E46 M3. He was again the only runner in...

Kumho BMW Championship: Rounds 5 & 6

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5 minute read: The time has come for the posturing and speculating to stop and the racing to start. When we saw the Team BMW cars at the Donington media day I thought that the team were holding back a bit and trying to keep their powder dry. I was on the edge of my seat come race day to see what we...

BTCC News: Brands Hatch Rounds 1, 2, 3

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3 minute read: The wait is finally over, we’re finally ready to drop the flag on the 2017 Kumho BMW championship. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for racing. The sky was blue and Brands Hatch was bathed in the early spring sunshine. The preparation and planning had all come...

Kumho BMW Championship: Rounds 1 & 2

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3 minute read: As the alarm beeped at 4:50am I quickly hit it to shut it up. Firstly so that it wouldn’t wake the baby, but secondly, and far more interestingly, because it was the BTCC media day at Donington. The excitement from the Park Lane launch in February seems like a distant memory and I was...

BTCC News: Team BMW take to the track

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So it seems that the last few deals we negotiated were a success so guess what? We've blagged another! Hot off the heals of our M140i review but more importantly BMW's return to the BTCC with the West Surrey Racing 1 Series, here's a smoking hot finance offer from BMW Park Lane to help get...

FINANCE OFFER: Brand New M140i Deal

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4 minute read: It’s 1998 and you’ve just written off your second Vauxhall Nova. An SR this time. But despite all this you’ve still managed to pass your internship and all you can think about is financing yourself up to the eyeballs on your next ride. Enter the M140i. Make no mistake, it’s a hatchback....

ROAD TEST: M140i Teenage Kicks

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3 minute read: Ok so I’ll admit that in my last musings I was a little too keen to herald in the beginning of spring and the motorsport season. It was early February and we hadn’t even defeated Storm Doris at that point. However she has now blown through, it’s still cold and grey, but over the past...

BTCC News: BMW returns!

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3 minute read: I suppose I brought it on myself… heralding the return of the finer weather in the last preview piece, I joined Paul at a grey, freezing, drizzly and snowy Brands Hatch to see his new M3 race car be put through its paces. Thankfully the sensation has returned to my fingers...

Kumho BMW Championship: 2017 Season Preview Part II

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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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5 minute read: As I type my fingers seem to be springing from the keys with a little extra vigour and glee. To set the scene for you it’s 5pm on a Tuesday night, if I look out of the window it is still light! That can only mean one thing, winter is receding and it’s all plain sailing to Spring (Please...

Kumho BMW Championship: 2017 Season Preview

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Post F80 M3 road test Park Lane reached out to us about setting up a unique finance offer – as ever we were skeptical at how unique it really was. However, having popped in to specify one we can confirm the numbers. The headline figures of the package are: •...

FINANCE OFFER: Brand New M3 Deal at BMW Park Lane

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One of our partners Minutia Detailing has now added alloy wheel refurbishment to their ever growing list of vehicle presentation. Whether you have your car booked in for a detail or not you can still capitalise on this 48 hour service. Collection is also a possibllity. Their process is...

RECOMMENDATION: Alloy Wheel Refurbishment

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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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The F80 felt the full force of a Welsh winter last night. Grab your seasonal download below and don’t forget that there’s still time to ask us anything during our live road test. Download your heart out: Mobile (smartphone) Standard (4:3) Desktop Widescreen (16:10) Widescreen (16:9) Desktop...

WALLPAPER: Frozen M3

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Let me guess, you’ve spent the last month ensuring that everyone in the family has precisely what they want this year? But what about numero uno? Usual drill huh. That’s where we come in… We’ve managed to strike a readers referral deal with all the dealers advertising with us. This essentially...

Fancy a new BM this Christmas?

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3 minute read: Happy Sunday folks, your weekly instalment of BMW news is here. New Trademarks Registered New patents always generate curiosity as to upcoming models. While these might not always be seen through to fruition, they are a useful insight into what direction the brand may go. This...

WEEKLY WASH-UP: M1 and M8 CS? Yes please!

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5 minute read: I'm not going to sugar coat this. I was disappointed when I took delivery of this 440i GranCoupe. I was simply expecting a Coupe. Trying to control and understand my disappointment I spent a while contemplating that perhaps my disappointment says more about me than it does the car....

ROAD TEST: 440i Grand Coupe.

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4 minute read: With spy photos of the new 3 Series, LA Motorshow photos and pick of the week from our classifieds, we've got your Sunday covered! New 3 Series spied again The 2018 3 Series has been spotted again! Rumoured to make use of CLAR, cluster architecture chassis, up to 80kg could be...

WEEKLY WASH-UP: New 3 Series, LA Motorshow and more

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2 minute read: Sounds a little strange, doesn't it? Not the 745i part, which was re-introduced in 2002, but it written beside E23 model designation. This unicorn model, first-generation 7 Series was designed as a super luxury bahn-stormer from 1979, and with 252 ponies in the stall, it didn't disappoint. These...

SPOTLIGHT ON: The E23 745i

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4 minute read: Happy Sunday folks! Ready for your weekly fill of BMW news? Well sit back, relax and enjoy the latest tech and stories from across the Internet this week: Stocking filler alert! LEGO announces new partnership with BMW. Have you got a little one who loves Lego? Or maybe you are...

WEEKLY WASH-UP: Stocking filler alert!

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2 minute read: 5 pieces of news worthy of your time this week so let’s get stuck straight in. BR-Performance i8 The Belgian tuning company BR-Performance have enhanced the i8 by up to 400bhp and 80Nm torque. The stage 1 package costs 890 euro – check out their video to see if you think it’s...

WEEKLY WASH-UP: BR-Performance i8, 1 Series saloon, SEMA, COTW, Events

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Digital transformation. One of the latest buzz words in our aggressively changing world. Think Uber, Tesla or AirB&B. Three huge disrupters in their relevant industries. But what does this mean for our traditional and beloved brands? Well, I’m sorry to say that they won’t all make it through....

DEALER REVIEW: Specialist Cars Luton

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2 minute read: Time is matching on – the clocks have gone back and dare I say it, it’s only 8 weeks until Christmas! Here’s what happened this week… 440i Gran Coupe road test Thanks to Specialist Cars BMW we’re in Wales testing the latest engine and body combo – the 440i Gran Coupe. Full review...

WEEKLY WASH-UP: 440i CG, New models, ACS M2, 728i, Auction update

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3 minute read: As the end of the week approaches we have lots for you to read. Put your feet up and relax folks; we’ve got your BMW news covered. BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition. In last weeks news we told you about the DTM season finale at Hockenheim and Marco Wittmann’s opportunity to regain his...

WEEKLY WASH-UP: M4 DTM, G-Power M2, MINI Plug-in

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4 minute read: “What a waste of money”. “Overpriced and will deprecate the second it leaves the showroom”. “35 grand for a Z3M? Whatever!”. “I’ll save my money and go for a Focus”. Sound familiar? You can find many a forum thread slating the “stealers” for “ridiculously priced” “old BMWs”. However,...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: The Simple Art of Car Buying

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Off the back of our F10 M5 deal we’ve agreed another unique offer for AnyM readers only. This time it’s for a 420d xDrive M Sport Gran Coupe (bit of a mouth full), which Specialist Cars tell me is ready for immediate delivery. The headline figures of the package are: • No waiting...

FINANCE OFFER: 420d M Sport Gran Coupe

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3 minute read: Are you ready to spec your new 5 Series? If so keep reading… 7th Generation 5 Series – G30. Over the last few weeks we have seen spy photos of the new 5 Series and rumours of the M5 drivetrain, but finally we have an official press release from BMW confirming essential information...

WEEKLY WASH-UP: G30 5 Series, Hollybrook, Tech Awards & more...

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3 minute read: With so many used car dealers across the country offering quality cars and matching service, it takes something special to leave a lasting impression on the modern car buyer. With that in mind, before arriving at Hollybrook I was conscious to establish why I would buy from this sports...

DEALER REVIEW: Hollybrook Sports Cars

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2 minute read: BMW have been known for their many ever evolving styling cues, but one which really holds some weight, is their ability to design and install some epic seats in our cars. So if you're sitting comfortably, here's a list of our favourite five! 5 – Z1. These space aged looking seats...

Top 5 BMW Seats

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3 minute read: Amazingly the Christmas banners have already started making an appearance down our high streets. For now though, let’s just re cap on another mad week at BMW HQ. Prototype M5 spied at Nurburgring. Images of the latest generation 5 Series have been released some weeks now, but...

WEEKLY WASH-UP: New M5 spotted, i5 EV, Ester Mahlangu and a debut for the M6 GT3

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4 minute read: The Paris Motor Show, a new BMW concept, motorsport news and what’s happening where this weekend – welcome to our weekly wash up. BMW to hit 24 Hour Le Mans again. BMW have confirmed they will return to the World Endurance Championships in 2018, BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt...

WEEKLY WASH-UP: BMW at 24h LM, A New Concept Car, The Paris Motor Show, Motorsport News and Where to be This Weekend!

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4 minute read: Wow, what a week it’s been in world BMW. The hero news it that there’s plenty for us to look forward to in the final few months of BMWs centenary. Check out our weekly wash-up: The 8 Series sabbatical! Rumours have been circulating for some time of a Bavarian S-Class Coupe...

WEEKLY WASH-UP: Two new BMWs, CH buys a 1M, Connected Drive marches on, New BMW Film and an auction!

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When Specialist Cars Stevenage reached out to us about this deal we were a little skeptical at first. However, having popped in to meet the team and spec’ed one up we can confirm the numbers. The headline figures of the package are: • Brand New F10 M5. • 0% APR. • No Deposit. • £785 Per Month. The...

FINANCE OFFER: Brand New M5 deal at Specialist Cars

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3 minute read: With it all left to play for in the championship we just had to catch up with Paul and his Automac 328i race car in the penultimate race of the season at Snetterton. It's Norfolk’s premium racing venue. It is an airfield track and has 2 long straights so is very much...

Kumho BMW Championship: Snetterton

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5 minute read: You guys and gals ‘liked’ it in your hundreds when we listed it on our Facebook page, so we just had to go and get a closer look and one of the rarest incarnations of the E46 M3 money can buy. Forget the Clubsports or the CSLs; the Williams F1 E46 is as rare as rocking horse do do. Prior...

SPOTLIGHT ON: The Williams Edition E46 M3

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8 minute read: A manual, Sapphire Black coupe. Or in other words, The King. “Would I like to test an M2?” Well, yes. And there’s me desperately hoping for the The King. What turns up? A Long Beach Blue M-DCT – a car less likely to blend in than Slavica Ecclestone at a convention for short people. However,...

REVIEW: The King is Dead.

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3 minute read: The trusty AnyM M5 has been hit by an issue that is all too common to owners of E39 and E46 M cars: The dreaded oval mirror failure, commonly known as the ‘Bubble of Death’. So we caught up with the guys at Kazza Tech to check out their repair service. For those that don’t know the...

REVIEW: E39/E46 Rear View Mirror Repair

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So the stage is set and this is my moment to say something legendary about my baby. Truth is, I'm simply a rather geeky fanatic. And when you're fanatical about something you become single minded about achieving your goal, no matter what. How did it start? Probably because I wanted to own all the...

BMWriter: Tim Fathers – Site Owner

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5 minute read: The Isetta, a micro car that holds a very special place in the hearts of many was the success story of 1950s BMW. Whether they know it or not, even the most un-savvy car person will recognise the Isetta at first glance because of its distinctive bubble car, ‘egg on wheels’ design, indicating...

BITESIZE HISTORY: The BMW Isetta

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3 minute read: Summer is still here, just. So what else do you need to enjoy the warm evenings? An E46 M3 of course. Here's a quick spin around the block to give you 5 reasons to buy one. 1 – That motor. The S54B32. The M-Division's take on the brilliant M54. Increased capacity to 3.2 litres,...

5 REASONS: To buy an E46 M3

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3 minute read: The Kumho BMW Championship is a race series that is run with enthusiasts at its core. It is a single manufacturer field and aimed at the race enthusiast without the means to run in a ‘professional’ championship. AnyM proudly sponsors one of the cars in the field and we had the opportunity...

Kumho BMW Championship: Brands Hatch

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4 minute read: Now unless you’ve had your head under a rock for the past 8 months or so you should know that 2016 marks the first 100 years of BMW. There have been many celebrations from BMW themselves, so it only seems fit for us as fans to celebrate and show off in spectacular style with them....

EVENT REVIEW: The BMW Car Club National Festival 2016

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From concours to drifting and modern to classic this show caters for all. The BMW Car Club's annual meet is the largest gathering of BMW's in Europe and with this year being BMW's Centenary it looks set to be another belter. So if you only make it to one car show this year make it the National...

UPCOMING EVENT: The BMW Car Club National Festival

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3 minute read: With the weekend upon us and show season in full swing many of you will be trying to keep your rides looking as factory fresh as possible. So we caught up with Minutia Detailing and grabbed their top 5 summer cleaning tips. Check um out. 1 – Avoid direct sun light. Always wash...

CAR CLEANING: Our Top 5 Summer Tips

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3 minute read: BMW have a reputation for designing wheels that suit their models perfectly. However, there have been a few duds. Here are 5 (subjective) examples of OEM failures. 1: Style 176 Commonly found on the E65 7 series from the Bangle era. They are just too busy and wanting to be wire...

BADLY BOOTED BIMMERS: 5 BMWs spoilt by bad alloys

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This week I received a phone call asking if I wanted first refusal on a damaged BMW 1M. Yes, that's right – the model that Clarkson raved about, never depreciated and is as rare as hens teeth. Obviously being an avid BMW fan, this car is firmly on the 'allowed list'. It's was one...

1M RESTORATION: Too Young to Die

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4 minute read: From the evolutionary three series, to the trail blazing i3, BMW have always been ahead of the curve and their thirst for pioneering technology has always put them at the forefront of engineering triumphs. One hundred years on from the company’s foundation, the BMW that we admire and...

The Future’s Bright, The Future’s Autonomous.

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A lean looking Interlagos Blue E60 M5 peers out from the Croft pit during another successful BMW Car Club track day. The shot was captured by the clubs resident pro, Darren Teagles. Images are free for personal use, please contact us for any other usage. Download your...

WALLPAPER: Interlagos Blue E60 M5 at Croft

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9 minute read: If you are anything like me, you can quite easily spend an hour or two an evening searching through the classifieds. Looking, maybe even dreaming about what ‘weekend car’ you could purchase. Recently I decided to give myself a £15k budget and complete this quest for real! Now...

£15k BUDGET: Which would you choose?

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Tim Fathers CURRENT CARS: 1M. 840Ci Sport. FAVOURITE ROAD: A44 from Aberystwyth to Llangurig. RING TAXI: M4 GTS. FACT: Scored against Peter Shilton. Facebook | Twitter | Insta | Read more about Tim Tommy Machin CURRENT...

BMWriters

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3 minute read: When Tim first posted an advertisement looking for contributors for AnyM, I couldn’t reply quick enough. Having had 2 monthly slots in the BMW Car Club StraightSix magazine for 2 years, and a number of individual articles, I felt it only right to try and broaden my horizons...

BMWriter: Tommy Machin – Serial Enthusiast

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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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3 minute read: Right…..so this is my platform to write something ‘funny’ and ‘interesting’ about me. Oh jeez, this is going to be no easy task. We’ll start with the basics, I’m Graeme, I'm 32 and I live in Hertfordshire. I’m not one for long winded introductions so we’ll keep this short...

BMWriter: Graeme Franklin – Resident Hillbilly

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2178 days ago

3 minute read: From a very young age I have been fascinated by the automotive industry, some might say ‘infatuated’. My father had always aspired to drive a BMW and shortly after I came along, he purchased a new black 325tds Sport Saloon in 1994 and that is where the story begins. It was on that...

BMWriter: Bronagh Magee – Historian and BMW i Fan

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2179 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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7 minute read: Here at AnyM, as our name would suggest, we love any M car. But we are also big fans of the BMW brand so when we were approached by Specialist Cars in Stevenage to spend 24hrs with an i3 as part of the promotion for their Electric Week, of course we said ‘Yes’. We have petrol running...

BMW i3: Electric Shock Therapy

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2188 days ago

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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In case you’ve missed the news, BMW are celebrating their first 100 years and are looking towards their next 100. To mark the celebrations the BMW group (BMW, Mini, and Rolls Royce) have designed and built the “Vision Concept” vehicles. We got invited to the Future Experience at the Roundhouse in Camden. Speaking...

The Vision: The BMW Future Experience

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Avoid the double-glazing salesman and allow us to personally refer you to the best deal on a new or used BMW in the UK and Ireland. Just email or call us, it's absolutely FREE! The dealers advertising on AnyM have been personally approved too – but what does that mean for you? Well, among...

About to buy a BMW? Then try our personal referral service.

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The BMW media machine has been in overdrive of late and unless you’ve had your head in the ground you’ll know its because the brand new M2 has been launched. I write this the morning after the launch party at Specialist Cars in Stevenage. The fog of the free champagne and canapés has lifted and I’ve...

BMW M2: The wait is finally over………or is it?

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Did you know that the epic E39 M5 shares the same engine block as the 840? Well, we certainly didn't – until Graeme Franklin schooled us duing his humble review. (Mad how good your local multi-story can look with the right lens). Download your copy below: Mobile (smartphone) Standard (4:3) Desktop Widescreen (16:10) Widescreen (16:9) Desktop...

WALLPAPER: 99 Problems but a V8 one

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2291 days ago

I have known Rob Smith, the owner of this wonderful 1977 E23 730, a number of years, having both graced the shop floor of our local Halfords in our early 20s. At the time I had a Honda Accord Type R and Rob had a Land Rover Defender. As the years have rolled on we have both progressed into BMWs. Rob...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: The Man with the Golden E23

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2340 days ago

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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2341 days ago

I write this article with a certain sense of satisfaction: I can tell the tale of how I managed to meet this beautiful Alpina B10 Bi-turbo. My love story begins at the BMW National Festival at Gaydon, last year. In my typical ‘Billy No Mates’ fashion, I made small talk with some of the BMW Car Club members...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: The B10 Goes On...

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BMW has announced a Competition Package for its M3 and M4 models. This will take power from 425bhp to 444bhp. As well as an ECU upgrade (why it isn't already upgraded is beyond us), the Package will benefit from a variety of handling upgrades and some unique styling tweaks. Included...

M3 and M4 Competition Package Launched

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2362 days ago

We head into Druids sideways, fast and very much sideways like we are on ice sideways, but then off the power dab of opposite lock back on the power and we catapult down the hill towards Graham Hill bend. Andy Priaulx is laughing and I'm giggling too as we swing like a pendulum from corner to corner....

DUNCAN SMART: Brands Hatch and Goodwood FOS

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2363 days ago

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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2370 days ago

So we've teamed up with Minutia Detailing to bring you an exclusive discount offer accross all of their detailing packages. Minutia Detailing was set up in July 2014 by Michael Pariera. Like many businesses of this type, the genesis started as a passionate, 12-year hobby. A collector...

Minutia Detailing | 20% OFF

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2375 days ago

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

2383 days ago
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2383 days ago

I recently wrote an article using agoraphobia as an analogy to help describe my disappointment in people squirreling their cars away. But the more I get involved in club life, the more I think it’s a progressive disorder… and I might actually be showing symptoms. It’s that time of year again when...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: The Devils in the Detailing

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Ok so I have to declare a couple of things before I start this. Firstly, I have a huge soft spot for the E31 8 Series and the E39 BMW M5. In fact I have such a soft spot of the E39 M5 that the one I’m writing about is in fact my car! That said I will remain impartial but this is not an article comparing...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: 99 Problems but a V8 one

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2402 days ago

After a week testing the latest X5 in the concrete jungle of Bruges here’s our latest wallpaper. Stay tunned for the full review. Thanks to Specialist Cars for the loan. Download your copy below: Mobile (smartphone) Standard (4:3) Desktop Widescreen (16:10) Widescreen (16:9) Desktop...

WALLPAPER: In Bruges

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2403 days ago

I don’t know about you but I always imagined eco cars would be born from some sort of comic-book fusion of scientific and mechanical brilliance. And of course, they’d make fossil fuels instantly obsolete. Instead, over the past few years we’ve been fed a load of marketing hype about fuel economy...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: i8 so sure

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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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2424 days ago

We’re on the look out for creative and enthusiastic writers to contribute to our growing audience of automotive fans. Your input could range from writing the occasional hundred words to regularly reviewing interesting examples, covering current affairs and or art directing photoshoots. Naturally...

BMWriters Wanted

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2432 days ago

Get spooked out this halloween over one of Rasmus K's final car shoots of the year. He's been working on this E39 for over two years and is now proudly sharing it with the world, one click at a time! Download your copy below: Mobile (smartphone) Standard (4:3) Desktop Widescreen (16:10) Widescreen (16:9) Author: Tim...

HALLOWEEN WALLPAPER: Beware of the E39

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As classic and modern classic car prices continue to defy logic we seem to have become fixated by the number of previous owners and mileage. (I’m refusing to use the frankly annoying buzzword ‘provenance’ here). Surely you’d prefer a well kept, slightly leggy 6-owner example rather than a poor, 1...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Garage Agoraphobia

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2444 days ago

What a week it’s been! The EU and Turkey finally agreed a plan of action in the refugee crisis, Uber has won one of its court rulings over London charging, and err – I think BMW confirmed the launch of it’s M2?! The physical world launch of BMW’s latest coupe will be celebrated at the Detroit Motor...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: BMW M2 – The Story So Far

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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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Proof enough that the still unconfirmed BMW M2 is almost ready for it's official debut later this month. Spotted here wearing what is believed to be Long Beach Blue which will likely be one of four available launch colours including Black Sapphire, Mineral Grey...

SPY SHOTS: Best BMW M2 spy shots so far

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BMW has distanced itself from the emissions testing scandal that has engulfed Volkswagen. BMW denied that it has been involved in manipulating emissions tests after its shares plunged as much as 8 per cent in relation to a newspaper report over tests of one of its models. The car company was responding...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: BMW Denies Manipulating Emissions

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2465 days ago

Perhaps initially not the most obvious comparison but thinking a little deeper draws you to the conclusion that these two driver focused M cars are actually pretty similar. Having come out of a long-term relationship with a Sapphire Black Z4 M Coupe to allow me into a Sapphire Black 1M (OK we like...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: 1 Series M Coupe Vs Z4 M Coupe

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Looking for something to do this weekend? The BMW Show at Santa Pod Raceway will be back for it's 10th anniversary this Sunday 26th September 2015 and is the last big BMW show of the year. All BMWs are welcome. Race cars, show cars, modern, retros, classics, new minis and BMW bikes. There's BMW dedicated Run...

EVENT: BMW SHOW at Santa Pod Raceway

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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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With MotorStars continuing to fill the world with engaging reviews this weeks Sunday Supplement just had to support their Redux Leichtbau E30 M3 piece. Enjoy. It is sometimes hard to believe that the BMW M3 first entered production three decades ago. The original E30 M3 is regarded...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: BMW E30 M3 Reimagined: Redux Leichtbau

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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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2479 days ago

This weeks wallpaper is in the shape of a 2011 throwback from the epic beach of Ynyslas on the Welsh coast featuring a 2007 Sapphire Black Z4M Coupe. Downloads yours below: Mobile (smartphone) Standard (4:3) Desktop Widescreen (16:10) Widescreen (16:9) Author:...

WALLPAPER: Beached Sapphire Black Z4M Coupe

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2481 days ago

Can you believe this ill-informed lady and her disgusting stereotypical opinion? I'm not sure what shocked me the most, her arrogant views or the fact that the Herald Scotland allowed her to post it! "I read about a man who was caught keying a swanky car. A proper...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Generalisations by Catriona Stewart

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2486 days ago

How can something so old possibly feel so much more special than most of today's cars? The key ingredients haven't really changed over the years yet lots of manufactures still can't get it right. Curvy leather bucket seats, a few flashes of alcantara, a manual short throw gear stick...

E30 M3 WALLPAPER: Sport Evolution Black Leather Interior

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2489 days ago

BMW Motorsport GMBH was officially incorporated as a company in 1972, could anyone have foreseen the potential at that stage? Has any other performance company created so much success in the showroom and the race track? It has been the consistent value for money, exciting driving dynamics, style...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: BMW E34 M5 20 Jahre

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This weeks Sunday Supplement sees MotorStars offer us a taster of a previous cover feature written by one of their house writers Dion Price. For more content like this visit their website and download the Magzter app. But for now though just sit back and enjoy the freebie! When...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: MotorStars review the E60 M5

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Talk about evolution! This years National Festival took BMW dedication to a whole new level. Movement was the key word of the day I think. The arena, drifting, funny bikes, mini tanks, tuning companies etc. all added a new dimension to an already potent mix. The biggest gathering of BMW's in...

EVENT REVIEW: Gaydon 2015

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If, like us you're still drunk with joy from last weekends BMW Festival I'm sure the above will help keep you high and remind you of just how diverse and action packed the annual celebration was. Hats off to Darren Teagles, the BMW Car Club photographer for his relentless work capturing...

GAYDON WALLPAPER: BMW Car Club National Festival 2015

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2508 days ago

What would you do if someone lent you an F10 M5? That was the question I asked my friends, family, cats, alpacas (yes alpacas) and just about anyone who would listen to me. Something I’d started in jest had actually turned into something feasible and to my surprise (some of) the answers were really...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: What would you do with an F10 M5?

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Well this Sunday 16th sees the BMW Car Club Great Britain host it's annual house party. AKA The National Festival or Gayon for the regulars. The event is the largest gathering of BMW's in Europe and is the only club show officially endorsed by BMW...

EVENT: BMW National Festival Gaydon 2015

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Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you may have noticed something a little different about the Specialist Car Group. Even we’re not sure exactly what it is, but it’s got something to do with their people – and of course their products! Collectively they make you feel enormously welcome....

DEALER REVIEW: Specialist Cars Stevenage

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2523 days ago

AnyM are proud to be the official classifieds partner of the BMW Car Club (GB) Ltd. The only club officially endorsed by BMW UK. This partnership also offers AnyM readers a £5 discount on your first years membership. Simply quote AnyM when calling the club office on 01970 267 989. The...

BMW Car Club (GB) | £5 OFF Membership

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2527 days ago

A monthly digital car magazine featuring a review of cars destined for greatness. Over recent years cars that were under-appreciated have gone on to become modern icons, increasing in value multiple times over. MotorStars neatly bottle this in a monthly digital magazine sent directly to your inbox....

MotorStars Magazine | 6 Months of Free Back Issues

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2528 days ago

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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2530 days ago

Ever since a family friend turned up at my parent’s house in a gleaming Zinnarot red e30 325i in the early 90’s I have had a thing for BMWs. The parental figures were always Jag and Volvo fans and despite them usually going for the faster variants, I was left wanting something a little more exotic...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Unicorn Hunter

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2534 days ago

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

2540 days ago
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2540 days ago

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...

2570 days ago
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2570 days ago

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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2571 days ago

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...

2576 days ago
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2576 days ago

Hi my name is Dion and I am an addict. An addiction more desirable than booze and costly than class A drugs, BMW M cars are my weakness. As I type, three of Bavaria’s finest chariots sit in my garage and on my drive and the only reason there isn’t a 4th M car in the fleet is that I have run...

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Dion Price on his love of M

2581 days ago
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2581 days ago

I know I know, that's what we thought! Seriously, Specialist Cars are running a national campaign this month with BMW UK where anyone that takes a test drive will be entered into a campaign to win a BMW for a year! The lucky so-and-so would ultimately be given four new...

Win a BMW for a year with Specialist Cars

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2584 days ago

By all accounts, the self-driving vehicle, unlike the personal jetpack, will come to a salesroom near you sometime in the near future. When an idea moves from speculation to designed product the work necessary to bring it into the world means that it is necessary to consider the many, many facets of...

Interaction Design for Robot Cars

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2589 days ago

This year’s famous Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este will take place between May 22nd and 24th and will also feature an auction held by RM Auctions. Amongst the cars that will be available for purchase we’ll find a unique 1967 BMW-Glass 3000 V8 Fastback. What makes this car so special is the fact that...

1967 BMW-Glass 3000 V8 Fastback

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2601 days ago

The Duxford Spring car show. Or in other words, the start of show season! Of course it rained but as ever that didn’t stop the hundreds of exhibiters displaying their pride and joys or the visitors from pouring in. Sunshine soon broke allowing the dedicated to re-chamois the beading that had...

REVIEW: Duxford Spring Car Show 2015

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An easy choice this month as Darren Teagles casually captures the mood at April's BMW Car Club North London pub meet. In particular, the 1 Series Register Captain Anthony Mason’s 130i. Awesome lighting agreed but the grey alloys against Le Mans Blue bodywork is worth celebrating...

BMW WALLPAPER: Le Mans Blue 130i

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2638 days ago

If you are looking for things to do this Spring Bank Holiday, why not visit the Duxford Imperial War Museum for their Spring Car Show on Sunday 3rd May. They're expecting hundreds of contemporary and classic cars to be on display from the likes of the BMW Car Club, Mercedes...

Duxford Spring Car Show 2015

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2647 days ago

As we all continue to lay in wait for confirmation of an F8X M3 Touring, surprising news arrives of an F84 M4 Pickup. Yes, the white-van-man now has an alternative to the old-skool Transit! Current speculation indicates it'll be powered by the same 3.0-liter Straight Six TwinPower Turbo...

NEW MODEL LAUNCH: BMW F84 M4 Pickup

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2651 days ago

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

2692 days ago
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2692 days ago

You know that excitement the night before you collect a new car? The almost nervous feeling that frustratingly fades the older you get. It seemed so easy back then. My most memorable upgrade was trading my Nova SR for a concourse Arctic Silver E36 M3. I couldn’t sleep for weeks before the big day! Well...

REVIEW: 1000 miles in an F13 640d M Sport

2703 days ago
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2703 days ago

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...

2706 days ago
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2706 days ago

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

2710 days ago
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2710 days ago

24hr Nurburgring Endurance Simulator race for The Brain Tumour Charity. FAST FACTS: • 120 petrol heads to drive for 24hrs in X16 professional racing simulators in a real time replica of the real Nurburgring 24hr race in Germany. • Fundraising event for The Brain Tumour Charity: www.justgiving.com/N24/ •...

EVENT: 24hr Nurburgring Simulator Race

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2712 days ago

Although BMW have yet to officially confirm the M2 it's safe to say we're in for another dose of new M Power pretty soon. Late 2015 apparently. With an expected 400bhp and priced from £45,000, manual transmission and rear-wheel drive we're pleased to say the more traditional driver focus mix is being...

SPOTTED: New BMW M2 Coupé spotted testing

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2719 days ago

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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2720 days ago

We're all familiar with the modern day incarnation that is the Z8 which has fast become a serious collectors item, however it's an incredibly rare sight to witness a 507 for sale. Gooding & Company are the latest to offer one of these iconic roadsters for auction and some may or may not be...

AUCTION: 1959 507 sells for $1.8 Million!

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2722 days ago

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

2726 days ago
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2726 days ago

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...

2731 days ago
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2731 days ago

“Nice car, mate” Shouted a baseball cap in the petrol station as I was brimming this 58 plate ALPINA D3. “Did you put that lot on it yourself?” It seems more people than I expected aren’t familiar with ALPINA fettled machines so allow me to digress. ALPINA has been a car manufacturer in its...

REVIEW: 500 miles in an ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

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2745 days ago

Spoilt, stuffed and perhaps a little tipsy? Perfect. Now's the time to grab your seasonal download. Merry Christmas from everyone here at AnyM. Mobile (smartphone) Mobile V2 (smartphone) Desktop Standard (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) Desktop Wide (16:10) Desktop...

CHRISTMAS WALLPAPER: Frozen Estoril

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2748 days ago

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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2750 days ago

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...

2755 days ago
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2755 days ago

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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2760 days ago

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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2768 days ago

Christmas aside for a moment, this time of year can offer some truly special moments for a BMW fan. (No, not the rear wheel drive thing.) There's a certain mystery around a dark, damp wintery evening and this, for me, epitomises this special seasonal feeling. This weeks wallpaper comes from fellow...

WEEKLY WALLPAPER: E46 M3 Seasonal Feeling

2769 days ago
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2769 days ago

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...

2784 days ago
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2784 days ago

Security Smart; Viper’s got you covered. For nearly three years I owned a beautiful 130i M Sport of which I unfortunately recently sold to acquire my dream BMW; a low mileage, Interlagos Z4 M Coupé. Having added a multitude of tasteful modifications (lots of carbon fibre of course,) left my 1er...

REVIEW: Viper Security System

2788 days ago
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2788 days ago

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not join the BMW Car Cub at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show aka the NEC Classic. For tickets and infomation click Here. Author: Tim Fathers Photography: BMW Car Club (GB) Ltd.

EVENT: NEC Classic Motor Show

2789 days ago
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2789 days ago

As the autumn/winter transition takes hold this Interlagos Z4M captures just how epic this time of year can be. There's a certain "Je ne sais pas ce que" about a dark, damp autumnal evening. The smoldering quads, the refraction of light on a detailed wing, or maybe I just need...

WEEKLY WALLPAPER: Autumnal Z4M Coupe

2790 days ago
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2790 days ago

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:...

2791 days ago
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2791 days ago

Never having been to the Ace Café, I was eagerly awaiting a chance to visit this well established venue and the German Bikes ‘n’ Cars evening seemed the most apt place to start. Thankfully, after a day of dull grey skies and dribbling rain, the evening remained dry and not to mention relatively traffic...

EVENT REVIEW: Ace Cafe German Bikes 'n' Cars evening

2799 days ago
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2799 days ago

Fast, small German cars are back with a vengeance on this episode of Motor Trend Head 2 Head! Host Jonny Lieberman compares and contrasts the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG with the brand new BMW M235i. Mercedes and BMW have had small car rivalries like this in the past, most notably the Benz's 190E...

HEAD TO HEAD: BMW M235i VS the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG

Fast, small German cars are back with a vengeance on this episode of Motor Trend Head 2 Head! Host Jonny Lieberman compares and contrasts the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG with the brand new BMW M235i. Mercedes and BMW have had small car rivalries like this in the past, most notably the Benz's 190E...

2800 days ago
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2800 days ago

This spooky Inka Orange E9 was shot at Classic Heroes during one of their open days back in April 2011. Grab your download below: Mobile (smartphone) Desktop Standard (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) Desktop Wide (16:10) Desktop Super Wide Need a...

HALLOWEEN WALLPAPER: Inka Orange E9

2803 days ago
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2803 days ago

This coming Monday November 3rd sees the Ace Cafe host a German Bikes ‘n’ Cars evening – focusing primarily on BMW and Mercedes. There will also be a raffle draw with the chance to win a pair of tickets to the up and coming NEC Classic Motor show. Where's the Ace Cafe? Ace Corner North...

EVENT: Ace Cafe German Bikes 'n' Cars evening

2804 days ago
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2804 days ago

Jeremy Clarkson at his best (bar the suit) back in 1992 testing the now classic BMW 850csi http://youtu.be/IS4YN73w8FE Author: Tim Fathers Production: BBC

ROAD TEST: Classic Top Gear reviewing the BMW 850csi

Jeremy Clarkson at his best (bar the suit) back in 1992 testing the now classic BMW 850csi http://youtu.be/IS4YN73w8FE Author: Tim Fathers Production: BBC

2805 days ago
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2805 days ago

http://youtu.be/Alj_36qFe5g This car was printed using the latest digital technology in just 44 hours. The Strati, which is Italian for layers, has a chassis body made of one solid piece and has a top speed of 40mph. The tyres, seats, wheels, battery, wiring, suspension, electric motor and window...

World's first 3D printed car!

http://youtu.be/Alj_36qFe5g This car was printed using the latest digital technology in just 44 hours. The Strati, which is Italian for layers, has a chassis body made of one solid piece and has a top speed of 40mph. The tyres, seats, wheels, battery, wiring, suspension, electric motor and window...

2820 days ago
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2820 days ago

An empty airstrip and eleven of the best driver's cars in the world, Motor Trend have put on the world's greatest drag race. http://youtu.be/uDP7Pty8Qnw Author: Tim Fathers Production: Motor Trend

World's Greatest Drag Race!

An empty airstrip and eleven of the best driver's cars in the world, Motor Trend have put on the world's greatest drag race. http://youtu.be/uDP7Pty8Qnw Author: Tim Fathers Production: Motor Trend

2821 days ago
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2821 days ago

Rather interesting comparison from Auto Express pitching the BMW M235i against one of the best M Cars ever made, the BMW M3 CSL. http://youtu.be/m8amcRnmYfM Author: Tim Fathers Production: Auto Express

BMW M3 CSL vs M235i

Rather interesting comparison from Auto Express pitching the BMW M235i against one of the best M Cars ever made, the BMW M3 CSL. http://youtu.be/m8amcRnmYfM Author: Tim Fathers Production: Auto Express

2829 days ago
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2829 days ago

The first-ever BMW M4 has arrived. With the help of 37 BMW enthusiasts, BMW welcomed the M4 to the family in a thrilling, one-of-a-kind experience. This is M initiation. #MRated http://youtu.be/GbhHoVU8RGo Author: Tim Fathers Production: BMW USA

BMW M4 Initiation

The first-ever BMW M4 has arrived. With the help of 37 BMW enthusiasts, BMW welcomed the M4 to the family in a thrilling, one-of-a-kind experience. This is M initiation. #MRated http://youtu.be/GbhHoVU8RGo Author: Tim Fathers Production: BMW USA

2830 days ago
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2830 days ago

The BMW F10 M5 takes on the Mercedes E63 AMG, Jaguar XFR and Porsche Panamera S in a drag race. http://youtu.be/3zsApdoO-IU Author: Tim Fathers Production: Evo

DRAG RACE: F10 M5 vs Panamera S vs E63 AMG vs XFR

The BMW F10 M5 takes on the Mercedes E63 AMG, Jaguar XFR and Porsche Panamera S in a drag race. http://youtu.be/3zsApdoO-IU Author: Tim Fathers Production: Evo

2839 days ago
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2839 days ago

A barn find. Or in golfing terms – a hole in one. Something you’ve read about in a club magazine or heard of through a 'friend of a friend'. They’re a bit like meeting a car salesman you actually trust. They exist but you’re never really sure. Despite all this, we still have hope that one day it’ll...

BMW barn finds

2843 days ago
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2843 days ago

The epic F10 M5 hits Croft on an offical BMW Car Club track day. Mobile (smartphone) Desktop Standard (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) Desktop Wide (16:10) Desktop Super Wide Author: Tim Fathers Photography: BMW Car Club (GB) Ltd. Want more huh? Click here.

WEEKLY WALLPAPER: Croft F10 M5

2845 days ago
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2845 days ago

Chris Harris telling it straight, again. This time on the Porsche GT3 RS, BMW M3 GTS and the Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series. Grab a brew, whack up the res and full screen it for this seriously epic showdown. http://youtu.be/FSaN8FS-GV8 Author: Tim Fathers Production:...

3 WAY BATTLE: M3 GTS vs GT3 RS vs C63 AMG Black Series

Chris Harris telling it straight, again. This time on the Porsche GT3 RS, BMW M3 GTS and the Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series. Grab a brew, whack up the res and full screen it for this seriously epic showdown. http://youtu.be/FSaN8FS-GV8 Author: Tim Fathers Production:...

2859 days ago
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2859 days ago

This week we take a look back to July where the BMW Car Clubs track day Register hit Croft. A cold set of wheels await their first blast of the day. Mobile (smartphone) Desktop Standard (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) Desktop Wide (16:10) Desktop Super Wide Author:...

WEEKLY WALLPAPER: BMW Car Club track day Croft

2860 days ago
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2860 days ago

BMW's new M5 Competition Pack ramps up the potential of its high-performance saloon, but can it beat the muscular Vauxhall VXR8 at going sideways? Steve Sutcliffe takes both to the track to find out. http://youtu.be/mcm9evmWObk Author: Tim Fathers Production: Autocar

SUPER-SALOON BATTLE: Vauxhall VXR8 takes on the BMW M5

BMW's new M5 Competition Pack ramps up the potential of its high-performance saloon, but can it beat the muscular Vauxhall VXR8 at going sideways? Steve Sutcliffe takes both to the track to find out. http://youtu.be/mcm9evmWObk Author: Tim Fathers Production: Autocar

2862 days ago
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2862 days ago

It's Sunday 17th August, and every BMW fan in the UK is spending the weekend at Europe's finest gathering of bavarian metal. The host was the BMW Car Club. The occasion was the annual BMW National Festival, aka Gaydon. And of course, true to form it was an epic event. Despite the gloomy start, there...

Gaydon BMW Festival Review 2014

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2874 days ago

Continuing the Silverstone Classic theme this weeks wallpaper captures the almost iconc BMW ferris wheel. Grab your format below. Mobile (smartphone) Desktop Standard (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) Desktop Wide (16:10) Desktop Super Wide Author: Tim Fathers Photography: BMW...

WEEKLY WALLPAPER: BMW Ferris Wheel

2881 days ago
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2881 days ago

Monday August 11th saw the BMW Car Club visit the Crooked Chimney for their final monthly meet before the National Festival. After some fine deliberation, Richard Callum’s, ‘Mora Monster’, a fine 330Ci M Sport Individual was voted Car Of The Month. A selction of shots are above. Want some...

BMW Car Club | August North London Pub Meet

2882 days ago
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2882 days ago

No lens in our bag could quite capture the standard of BMWs on show at this years Silverstone Classic. However, this weeks wallpaper offers you our strongest testament. Mobile (smartphone) Desktop Standard (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) Desktop Wide (16:10) Desktop Super Wide Author:...

WEEKLY WALLPAPER: SilverStone Classic 2014

2889 days ago
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2889 days ago

The extreme face of an F82 M4 at last weeks Silverstone Classic. Click the link below to download your free copy. Mobile (smartphone) Author: Tim Fathers Photography: BMW Car Club (GB) Ltd. Want more? Click here.

Smartphone Wallpaper: BMW F82 M4

2890 days ago
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2890 days ago

Friday 25th July saw BMW Car Club members set forth for an exciting weekend at the Silverstone Classic; aiding the Car Club with their magnificent display of models, ranging from the quirky 2002, the little wedge of fun that is the Z1, right through to the edgy E30 M3, assortment of Alpina’s...

REVIEW: Silverstone Classic 2014

2891 days ago
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2891 days ago

The final week for ordering advanced, discounted tickets for the BMW Car Club National Festival 2014 is here! If you still need to order yours and wish to display your vehicle you'll need to book by the 8th August. To book tickets please call the Club Office on 01970 267 989...

REMINDER: BMW Car Club National Festival 2014 Gaydon

2895 days ago
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2895 days ago

Steve Sutcliffe has the keys to two very fast versions of the BMW 3-series: the 435bhp petrol BMW M3 and the 345bhp diesel Alpina D3. Should you satisfy your high-performance saloon cravings with a petrol or a diesel engine? Let's find out: http://youtu.be/NoRAeL8qgSM Author: Tim Fathers Production:...

BMW F80 M3 vs Alpina D3 – Petrol vs Diesel saloon showdown

Steve Sutcliffe has the keys to two very fast versions of the BMW 3-series: the 435bhp petrol BMW M3 and the 345bhp diesel Alpina D3. Should you satisfy your high-performance saloon cravings with a petrol or a diesel engine? Let's find out: http://youtu.be/NoRAeL8qgSM Author: Tim Fathers Production:...

2899 days ago
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2899 days ago

When we heard that Hexagon had sold their BMW main dealership to focus solely on M Cars, we simply had to find out more. Now known as Hexagon Moderns this new specialist division of the Hexagon Group is capitalising on Hexagon’s 50 years' experience. So, nestled neatly amongst some of Bavaria’s finest...

DEALER REVIEW: Hexagon Moderns Specialist BMW Dealer Review

2913 days ago
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2913 days ago

The BMW Car Club will once again host the largest gathering of BMW's in Europe on Sunday 17th August 2014. The event promises to be even bigger than last year, with the re naming of the event 'Club BMW '14 Festival' we are hoping to encourage all BMW owners not just members of the club and make...

BMW Car Club National Festival 2014 (AKA Gaydon!)

2926 days ago
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2926 days ago

That's right, choose to sell your BMW with us this weekend and you'll receive a free upgrade to our Premium ad. Simply create your advert, choose the free option and we'll automatically upgrade you! Offer runs from Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th June 2014. To get started click here...

FREE Premium Adverts – this weekend only

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2952 days ago

In 1984 the BMW M535i started off the M5 story. With an engine capacity of 3.5 litres it achieved 218hp and 310Nm, whilst delivering the 0 to 62mph sprint in 7.2 seconds. Now in its fifth generation, to celebrate 30 years of the BMW M5 the M5 30 Jahre Edition has been created. With 300 units being...

The BMW M5 30 Jahre Edition

2980 days ago
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2980 days ago

This weeks wallpaper sizes up two Limited Edition M Cars, the 1M and the CSL. With UK production numbers at 450 and 422 respectively – owning one, let alone seeing one is a rare sight: Mobile (smartphone) Desktop Standard (4:3) Desktop Wide (16:10) Widescreen (16:9) Author:...

Weekly Wallpaper | LE M Cars

2992 days ago
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2992 days ago

http://youtu.be/97p_gZO4NXo A particularly calm, well structured review of why rear wheel drive is favoured over FWD. Even though the BMW is a half bake M Car we still feel it's a slightly harsh comparison for the SEAT. Anyway, everyone loves a drag race so just sit back and enjoy! Author:...

DRAG BATTLE: BMW M235i vs SEAT Leon Cupra

http://youtu.be/97p_gZO4NXo A particularly calm, well structured review of why rear wheel drive is favoured over FWD. Even though the BMW is a half bake M Car we still feel it's a slightly harsh comparison for the SEAT. Anyway, everyone loves a drag race so just sit back and enjoy! Author:...

2995 days ago
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2995 days ago

This weeks wallpaper has a slightly urban feel to it showing off the famous M3 body lines, muscular wheel arches and the CSL alloy contours: Mobile (smartphone) Desktop Standard (4:3) Desktop Wide (16:10) Widescreen (16:9) Author: Tim Fathers Photography: Chris Teagles Want...

Weekly Wallpaper | CSL Darkness

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3024 days ago

http://youtu.be/dO4EhUxkZas More and more previews and reviews are appearing for the eagerly awaited F80 M3 and F82 M4. Here's one from XCARFilms – have a listen to that exhaust popping! #Want Author: Tim Fathers Production: XCARFilms

BMW F80 M3 and F82 M4: Review and Engine Noise

http://youtu.be/dO4EhUxkZas More and more previews and reviews are appearing for the eagerly awaited F80 M3 and F82 M4. Here's one from XCARFilms – have a listen to that exhaust popping! #Want Author: Tim Fathers Production: XCARFilms

3025 days ago
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3025 days ago

The famous Silver Grey CSL Bootlid: Mobile (smartphone) Standard (4:3) Desktop Widescreen (16:10) Widescreen (16:9) Author: Tim Fathers Photography: Matt Goldsmith Want to see more? Click here.

Weekly Wallpaper | CSL Bootlid

3041 days ago
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3041 days ago

I look at all the cars out there now and and I get the impression they are all dinosaurs, roaming about in the fields, chewing grass and bumping into one another, blissfully unaware that the dust cloud is coming Some of them have V12 engines. And they’re not going to survive the storm. Nor will V8s....

Jeremy Clarkson on Automotive Evolution

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3049 days ago

Production of the new BMW M4 Coupé is underway and this morning saw DTM legend Martin Tomczyk and Hermann Bohrer, MD of the production plant handover the first example for sale. With the intodcution of the the new model history repeats itself as M...

The first BMW M4 for sale!

3049 days ago
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3049 days ago

The eagerly awaited BMW i8 not only offers the obvious game changing features such as a bonkers 0-60 time, crazy MPG's and uber cool styling – it also breaks new ground in key fob technology. Using a low energy bluetooth solution the latest BMW i8 key fob offers a high resolution LCD display....

BMW i8 Key Fob – Game Changer?

3050 days ago
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3050 days ago

This weeks wallpaper comes from the E30 Sport Evo, 1M and CSL review by Richard Baxter which can be read in full here. Standard (4:3) Desktop Widescreen (16:10) Widescreen (16:9) Mobile (smartphone) Author: Tim Fathers Photography: Chris Teagles Want...

Weekly Wallpaper

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3083 days ago

Thought the M6 Gran Coupe wasn't a true M Car? Thought it was going to be the next X6M? Us too – until we saw this spine tingling video. The M division continues to brush off the aspiring competition and stands strong with it's original and best heritage – here at AnyM, we salute you. Seriously...

CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS: M6 Gran Coupe vs E63 AMG S vs XFR-S

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3084 days ago

Standard (4:3) Desktop Widescreen (16:10) TV Widescreen (16:9) Mobile (smartphone) Author: Tim Fathers Photography: Chris Teagles Want to see more? Click here.

Latest BMW Wallpaper Available

3093 days ago
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3093 days ago

During the 1920’s one could famously buy a Ford model T in any colour so long as it was black. Nothing looks so chic than a clean and polished car in black (without swirl marks) but there is the rub, it shows up any imperfection. The trio of M cars presented this month; 1990 E30 M3 Sport Evolution...

Richard Baxter on the E30 M3 Sport Evolution, E46 M3 CSL and E82 1M Coupe

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Video below – as if there was any doubt! http://youtu.be/JQHC4H6ionE

BMW 1M Coupe vs Audi RS3 track test

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3130 days ago

The new 2 series BMW is already shaping up to be a popular addition to the Bavarian manufacturer’s line-up, but the 2014 BMW M235i Racing looks to be the perfect meaty addition to perk up our ears. The car will be available as a stripped down, turn-key racer ready to compete and available for privateer...

2014 BMW M235i Racing

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3146 days ago

Elms BMWs parent group, Bedfordia, have been in business since the 1920s and purchased their first BMW franchise in 1990. Trusted and well respected within the East Anglian region, the business has grown and now consists of three BMW dealerships; Elms BMW Bedford, Elms BMW Cambridge and Elms BMW Stansted...

DEALER REVIEW: Elms BMW Stansted, Bedford and Cambridge

3171 days ago
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3171 days ago

I'm not sure what your idea of an M Car is but in our opinion they should already be epic – or in this case, 'Competition Models'. However, to contradict ourselves slightly the latest Competition Package is without a doubt an exciting addition. Finally offering not only cosmetic but the all important...

M5 & M6 Competition Package

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Kumho BMW Championship: Rounds 1 & 2

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FINANCE OFFER: Brand New M5 deal at Specialist Cars

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EVENT REVIEW: The BMW Car Club National Festival 2016

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