So I’m coming back from my week-long engagement today and I see this 530i pass me rather quickly. I was in my own car (a 335i) and was already moving at a rather brisk cruising speed of 90 or so. He flew past me, so I figure he was going at least 110. I was bored, traffic was…
The Type Of Gas You Use Really Does Matter
I’ve always believed that gas was gas. I thought it was all the same stuff and that any rumors to the contrary were nothing but marketing. Well, it turns out that isn’t the case. Six of the world’s top automakers, BMW, General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Audi recognize that the current EPA minimum detergent requirements do not…
Why The Valentine 1 Radar Detector Is Stupid
If you’re into cars, driving fast, or just technology in general you’ve likely heard of the Valentine 1 radar detector. It’s widely accepted to be the premier radar detector on the market, and few people question this status. I got to thinking about what makes it so great, though, and my conclusion was startling. Evidently, the entire reason…
The BMW 335i’s Power Is Underrated
It looks like the new BMW 335i that I’m getting has been seriously underrated — probably because they don’t want it to overshadow their current M3 offering. According to testing done by Automobile Magazine (not once but twice), the 335i is closer to 350 horsepower and 350lb/ft of torque than the 300 for each that’s being claimed by…