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More at www.bmw.com . This clip about the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive explains several ConnectedDrive features. www.bmwusa.com

A 6-cyl high performance BMW cylinder head being resurfaced on the Sunnen HBS-1300 to correct a warp condition and surface finish measurement with a profilometer by John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine, (949) 631-6376 www.engine-machining.com

During Automotive Rhythms’ test drive today with the new 5th generation 2013 BMW M5 at Ascari Race Resort in Spain, we were able to experiment with the performance sedan’s two new M Drive buttons which are a part of MMI or Man Machine Interface. Two individually configured set-ups for the M5 can be called up using the new M Drive buttons on the steering wheel; range of programmable parameters unique in the segment: engine response, M Servotronic responses, Drivelogic shift program, DSC mode, Dynamic Damper Control and information in the Head-Up Display.

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During Automotive Rhythms’ test drive today with the new 5th generation 2012 BMW M5 at Ascari Race Resort in Spain, we were able to experiment with the performance sedan’s two new M Drive buttons which are a part of MMI or Man Machine Interface. Two individually configured set-ups for the M5 can be called up using the new M Drive buttons on the steering wheel; range of programmable parameters unique in the segment: engine response, M Servotronic responses, Drivelogic shift program, DSC mode, Dynamic Damper Control and information in the Head-Up Display.

2011 has been an exciting year for the BMW 1 Series with the first deliveries of the hotly-anticipated BMW 1 Series M Coupé taking place and the announcement of the refreshed 1 Series Coupé and Convertible models. What better way to celebrate such milestones than to invite the local press to drive the cars around Broadford race track in Victoria? Also present on the day was a number of special guests including Rye from Tasmania who was the winner of our Facebook “day as a journalist” competition held earlier this year. Rye was invited to showcase his driving skills behind the wheel of the BMW 1 Series M Coupé.

More at www.bmw.com . This clip about the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive explains several ConnectedDrive features. www.bmwusa.com

Have you been to the BMW Performance Driving School in South Carolina yet? If not please put it on your bucket list. Automotive Rhythms experienced two days at the school’s adult playground with their M vehicles. We matched the 2011 M3 Coupe — fitted with a 414 hp 4.0 liter V8 — alongside the AWD X5 M with its 4.4 liter V8 and 555 twin turbocharged horses. Each vehicle was pushed to its respective limits proving why BMW is deserving of repping The Ultimate Driving Machine!

Check out BMW Performance Parts in action with Race Car Driver Scott Pruett out on the track in Las Vegas. For more information on BMW Performance Parts visit: www.bmwmperformance.com