BMW Art Cars Shown in Augmented Reality With Acute Art App
For over 45 years, a handful of artists have been expressing themselves on very unique canvases: BMW vehicles. The BMW Art Car collection is highly anticipated, displaying inspiring designs you wouldn’t typically see on modern vehicles. This year, these creative cars are heading to the Acute Art mobile app in an augmented reality showcase. A […]
Eighteenth BMW Art Car Employs Virtual and Augmented Reality
Rather than use traditional art techniques, artist Cao Fei decided to integrate digital technologies into her BMW Art Car project
Art comes to life through various forms, mediums, and techniques. In that same vein, the BMW Art Cars are all highly different from one another, each embodying the diverse aesthetics and styles employed by the artist that created it. With that said, the latest BMW Art Car is unlike any other unveiled since the collection began in […]
The 13th BMW Art Car on Display at the India Art Fair
Many automotive enthusiasts consider their favorite vehicle models to be true works of art. BMW has taken that idea to the next level through its BMW Art Car Collection. Since 1975, BMW has collaborated with some of the world’s most renowned artists to transform its vehicles into rolling works of art. Over the years, these BMW Art Cars […]
Latest BMW Art Car Makes Its Debut
The BMW Art Car project was first introduced by the German automaker 40 years ago. One of the latest editions in this storied fleet was recently revealed at Art Basel In Miami Beach 2016 by artist John Baldessari, and we have to admit it’s pretty stunning. Are You Ready? Get prepared for winter with these tips […]
Top 5 Best BMW Art Cars
While each automaker has its own identity and lineup of vehicles, certain automakers have their own unique culture surrounding them. One of the defining aspects of BMW‘s culture is its embrace of art and style–particularly through the legendary BMW Art Cars. Since the BMW Art Car Project was introduced 40 years ago by driver Hervé Poulain, […]
Next BMW Art Car Announced
BMW demonstrates its commitment to the arts as often as possible. One of its biggest projects has been the BMW Art Car program. Introduced in 1975, the first Art Car was a painted BMW 3.0 CSL from American artist Alexander Calder. To date, 17 BMW vehicles have been painted with bright colors and fine details. The […]
BMW Launches U.S. First Publication of BMW Art Car Collection
BMW Group and publisher Hatje Cantz have launched the United States’ first comprehensive publication about the famous BMW Art Car Collection. The BMW Art Car Collection is known around the world for its unique combination of fine art and innovative automobile technology, having earned the awe and appreciation of art and design enthusiasts as well […]
Alexander Calder BMW Art Car Turns 3.0C SLs into Art
When you first look at a BMW, you might not think that it would make a good canvas—that is, until you see the first BMW Art Car ever created, painted by none other than Alexander Calder. As the first artist commissioned to create an art car in 1975, Calder’s rendition has been the first of […]
David Hockney BMW Art Car Returns for Paris Photo Los Angeles
To celebrate the second edition of Paris Photo at the Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles, BMW has brought along with it an old favorite: the David Hockney BMW Art Car. Created in 1995, Hockney’s 850CSi features his unique depiction of the car’s interior and its occupants on the exterior paneling—including the body of a […]
BMW Considers Replacing Car Keys with Smartphones
As phones and vehicles become more integrated with each other, BMW considers doing away with the traditional car key
Our cars and our phones are now more integrated than ever, thanks to technologies like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, could there ever be a time where integral components of vehicles, such as car keys, are replaced by smartphones? BMW certainly seems to think so, as it announced that it was looking into the possibility. […]
BMW Invests $600 Million, 1,000 Additional Jobs for Its Spartanburg, South Carolina Plant
The investment makes the Spartanburg location BMW's largest manufacturing facility in the world
To put it mildly, things have been “tense” between BMW and the current White House administration for the past few months. In January, BMW refused to cancel plans for a manufacturing plant in Mexico, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from President Donald Trump and his cabinet. However, it would appear that BMW extended […]
BMW’s Art Basel Partnership Yields Colorful Cars & Worldwide Journeys
Miami Beach is currently enjoying its portion of the 2014 Art Basel worldwide exhibition, and as a special treat for historians and auto-enthusiasts, BMW has been showcasing two of its 17 classic Art Cars at the show. From December 4th the through 7th, two colorful cars are among the prestigious contemporary art pieces being shared by studios and […]
[TRAILER] Heart-Pounding BMW Touring Car Movie Arriving
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Formula One racing has maintained a serious stranglehold on motorsports-related cinema for years. Apart from goofy NASCAR one-offs looking for a laugh, the majority of quality filmmakers and audiences around the world are mesmerized by Formula One racing. Just look at Ron Howard’s Rush from 2013 or the award-winning 2010 documentary on Ayrton Senna, for example. […]
Carbon Cleaning: What Is It? Does My Car Need One?
Do you drive a car with a GDI? Are you aware of the maintenance needs and common problems that GDI engines face? When was the last time it had a carbon cleaning? Do you even know what GDI means? These were all questions that I recently faced regarding my Hyundai Veloster Turbo when its oxygen […]
Uncommon Car Colors: 2024 Models Available in Green
Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a great way to stand apart from the abundance of vehicles on the road in gray, silver, black, or white. A few years ago, I predicted that green hues like could be making a comeback, and 2024 […]
Who Owns Which Car Brands?
Automakers often sell their premium cars under a different brand, even if they’re made in the same factories and share a tremendous number of parts
Toyota Reveals 900-Mile Car Battery in Plan for Global Leadership
A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range
BMW Joins Toyota to Build Fuel Cell SUVs
Toyota and BMW are no strangers to each other, having recently collaborated on the development of the Toyota GR Supra and BMW Z4 sports cars