An F30POST member gives us his real life review of the just announced/released BMW M Performance Power Kit for the F30 335i sedan.

The F10 5 Series and F10 M5 LCI refresh models are coming soon, but spy photos have shown the external styling updates will be understated, with tweaks to the upper front fascia and headlight updates (sleeker looking and with optional full LED squared-off headlights), but the M5 will receive no changes to the lower front bumper design. Like the 5 Series, the F10 M5 will also receive light updates to its tail lights and lower rear bumper.

As for the interior, the most recent 5 Series LCI spy photos show that it will be offered with the new iDrive touch system. The M5 LCI will receive the M6 steering wheel as standard.

With these changes in mind, we’ve mocked up a preview render look at the F10 … CONTINUED

Just recently, we reported that the Nurburgring was up for sale and we now report that the legendary track has now been sold. And you’ll never guess who the buyer is. Read on…

Here is the first M135i owners meet by 1ADDICTS members, taking place in Hong Kong. The group gathered to share in their common ownership and to see various options and colors in person.

The cars here represented 4 of the 6 colors available on the M135i in Hong Kong (only black and silver were missing).

An M3POST member gives us a look inside the belly of The Welt. He was given a customer tour of the BMW Welt during his recent European Delivery.

He was taken through the ground floor level of the Welt where the building’s design and purpose were thoroughly explained. He then ventured through a door, and behind the scenes of BMW Welt which gave him a whole new appreciation for what goes into the delivery process.

Our first stop was a small room to watch a short video detailing the processing of BMW Welt car deliveries from the drop off of cars from the plant, to their preparation and storage prior to their receipt by customers on the delivery floor. After being seriously impressed by the process, … CONTINUED

BMW enthusiasts and watch enthusiasts often fawn over each for their style, craftsmanship, engineering, and luxury. So are you an enthusiast for both?

If so, share with us your BMW and watch of choice… no matter old, new, inexpensive or expensive.

Also, have a look at BMW’s presence at “Inside Basel-Geneva” 2012, the most exclusive watch fair in the world. Watch collector Jeff Kingston describes his passion for mechanics and explains the natural link between driving pleasure and the joy of high quality watches. “Watchtime” Editor in Chief Joe Thompson explains why his readers have a natural interest in luxury and high end cars like BMW.

Motor Trend shares their initial impressions of the BMW 328d (US model) and the B38 turbo 3 cylinder engine.

Auto Express drives the BMW 3 Series GT (335i M Sport) for the first time and shares their thoughts on the newest 3 Series model.

Listen to the sounds of a stroked 4.6L E92 M3 coupe with Akrapovic exhaust system. Full specs:

- RD Sport 4.6L Stroker with ECU Tune
- Akrapovic Evolution Titanium Exhaust
- Brembo slotted big brake kit with race pads
- RD Sport CF plenum and intake
- RPI ram air scoops
- Dinan stage 1 suspension and camber plates (-0.7 degrees)
- RD Sport sway bars
- Spacers (12mm front — 10mm rear)
- AFE air filter
- Vorsteiner aero CF rear diffuser II
- CF mirror covers and roundels
- BMW Performance steering wheel
- Laser Interceptor and Valentine V1 installed into rear view mirror
- Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35-19 front & 275/35-19 rear