Autobahn
The Accident: BMW’s Safety Systems to the Rescue
Most people consider themselves to be good drivers, myself included. I signal for every turn, I don’t overtake on the right, I don’t text while driving , I limit my hands-free telephone conversations, and I try to always be aware of my surroundings.
I’ve gone through multiple BMW, BMW CCA, and Skip Barber driving schools and each has given me new insights into what my car is capable of and, more …
Mercedes-Benz S550
What was the first production car to come standard with electronic ABS (anti-lock braking) and an airbag? The Mercedes S-Class of course. Today, the 2008 Mercedes S-Class represents a combination of luxury and handling that safely transports driver and passengers with a menu of Mercedes safety innovations such as the crumple zone, safety steering wheel, and seat belt tensioner. It was all new in 2007 and little changed for 2008.
The …
The Ultimate Business Trip – Munich, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna
Business travelers frequently bring home a souvenir or two for family members when visiting interesting destinations. Twice in the past year I’ve brought home something a bit different – and much larger – but I couldn’t pack it in my rollerboard.
In recent years, savvy business travelers have joined the thousands of Americans who each year take a trip to Munich, Germany with one goal in mind. Unlike other tourists, …
Austria, Germany, Hungary, and Italy by Car
THE 2426 KM DRIVE
In 5 days, I covered 2426 km and four countries (Austria, Germany, Hungary, and Italy). I crossed international borders 22 times. I planned each day’s drive the night before, choosing my destination primarily based on the promise of good weather.
11. November – 460 km, Germany, Austria, and Italy
Friends Rich and Jill joined me for breakfast and soon enough, we were on the Autobahn in two 2006 3er …
The Ultimate Souvenir: BMW’S European Delivery Program
FOR FORTY YEARS, AMERICAN BMW BUYERS HAVE BEEN TAKING THEIR BRAND-NEW CARS ON A FINE VACATION
Since the 1960s, several thousand Americans each year have taken a trip to Munich, Germany with one goal in mind. Unlike the other American tourists, they are not there for the beer, the Schnitzel, the museums and art galleries, and the Gemütlichkeit alone. The real reason for the trip: to pick up a new BMW …
