DTM

A powerful, moody image of an abandoned DTM pit lane at twilight. In the foreground, a classic 1990s Mercedes 190E DTM car in pristine racing livery sits alone, perfectly preserved but forgotten.

DTM: How German Brands Created, Dominated, and Killed Their Own Championship DTM is the story of a suicide in slow motion. A brilliant championship, with the best touring cars in the world, cutting-edge technology, and elite drivers, that was destroyed by the very brands that created it. It wasn’t an accident. It wasn’t bad luck. … Read more

BMW M1

BMW M1: The Supercar That Almost Wasn’t and That BMW Never Dared to Repeat Introduction: When BMW Wanted to Play in the Big Leagues BMW decided it wanted to play in the big leagues. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche. The folks in Munich wanted a mid-engine supercar to compete in Group 4 and, while they were at … Read more

BMW M3

BMW M3: How to Kill an Icon with Cylinder Counts and Turbos Introduction: The Birth of a Legend The M3 was born naturally aspirated. Everything else is an excuse. There is a truth that few want to hear: the BMW M3 died years ago. What remains today is a heavy sedan with All-Wheel Drive, an … Read more