Bob Jr

AC Schnitzer Treats Latest BMW 540i and M550i fully tested.  We get to grips with the latest from AC Schnitzer. Tried and tested Two, four, six, eight… Two Schnitzer Fives – one with two-wheel drive, the other with four-wheel drive. One with six-cylinders, the other with eight. Bob Harper heads to Germany to investigate. Photography: Dave Smith.

BMW design Visionary or Vandal? The Bangle era There can be few more controversial figures in the world of BMW than ex-design chief, Chris Bangle. We profile the man and the significant influence of his work. Has there ever been a more controversial figure in the BMW world than Chris Bangle? Bob Harper looks at Bangle’s work and his legacy after 17 years in BMW’s design department.

Two of a kind battle of the sixes. Battling Sixes. A couple of tasty 6-Series models go head-to-head to discover whether it’s necessary to spend a fortune for luxury, GT performance. Given the choice, I imagine most enthusiasts would take an E24 M635CSi over an E63 630i but, can the newer car offer similar thrills for less cash? Bob Harper investigates.

Buying guide: BMW E31 8 Series. Wonderful Eight E31 8 Series: Full buying guide. Eighth wonder. It might not have been fantastically well received when it was new but, as Bob Harper explains, the E31 8 Series is a superb used buy today… if you choose wisely.