Automotive Events and news

Go behind the scenes with automotive expert Mike D’Ambrosio as he tours automotive events, car shows, races, garages, and more.

the 2022 BMW M Fall Cruise recap

“Let me tell you something. They undercharge for this baby.” PAT PAT. I looked up from behind the wheel of the M340i I was in to find a salesman looking at me. Was he talking to me? And did he really just tap the roof of this almost $70,000 car? “This car is so fast…”…

SIGFEST, and new 2023 BMW models

Actually, not just SIGFEST. That’s a special meetup just for E30 owners. Instead, I went to the BMW CCA’s show before the show (this is New Jersey, after all). Held at Woodcliff Lake, home to BMW of North America, it gave me special access to new 2023 BMW models. There’s a bunch of cool stuff…

The new G87 M2, and the toxic BMW community

Perhaps you’ve heard of the BMW E30 M3. It’s somewhat famous. As the grand daddy of all BMW performance coupes and sedans, the original M3 had a four-cylinder engine. Which is funny, because the 325i, the model beneath the M3, had an inline-six. If BMW made the E30 today, the internet would roast them. Thankfully,…

The BMW G8X M invasion of New York City

By now, you might think that I’m not too happy with my G80 M3. I like both the Blackwing and F90 M5 better. The E90 has more soul. But the truth is, I do love it. It’s an amazing daily, comfortable and fast. Yet when I attend car shows, I can feel the glares of…

The death of BMW’s V-12

BMW might be known for their straight-six engines, but their history is just as rich with anything “V” related. Now, thanks to the upcoming electric-carpocolypse, BMW recently decided to kill its V-12 in the 7 Series. But V-12s are special, and I grab an E38 7 Series to explain why. The mighty (e38) 7 Series…

MPACT is the best BMW show of the year

Looking for shots of your car? Check here. Car shows. Back in the day (pre-fast internet days), I’d love going to them. What was going to be there?! I never knew. Seeing an E60 M5 was rare and special. But now, they all blend together. Same cars. Same people. But there is one event I…

7’s Day NYC is a love letter to JDM culture

There was just one thought I had running through my head while shooting at 7’s Day in New York City; “Why can’t the 3000GT have a day like this?” That’s misleading, the GT does have some special events, but nothing like this. But what is 7’s Day, and why is it by invitation only? I’ll…