Articles in Diesel Grand Touring
Driving the 120d: The Road to Leipzig
The BMW 1-series was introduced in the year 2004 and most models are manufactured at the all-new built plant in Leipzig. In Europe, the 1-series is available as a 3- and 5-door hatch as well …
Destination: Prague
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a city of many names. The home of 1.3 million people, it is known as Zlaté město, the Golden City, Stověžatá Praha, the City of a Hundred …
Destination: Philadelphia
Philadelphia, the epicenter of the American Revolution and the country’s capital in the 18th century, is much more than the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Located only two hours from New York City and three hours …
European Diesel Delivery Programs
Travelers, when visiting interesting destinations, frequently bring home a souvenir or two for friends and family members. This past December I was finally able to bring home a diesel-powered automobile, namely a BMW 335d, Until …
Destination: Munich
Munich (München) is a study in contrasts. It is the modern and hip capital of staunchly conservative Bavaria, a high-tech center, and companies such as BMW and Siemens are headquartered here.
Its Baroque and Rococo …
The Road to Graz
Graz, a city of 250,000 inhabitants and six universities, straddles the Mur River in southeastern Austria. The inner city district is one of the best preserved city centers in Europe.
A World Cultural Heritage Site, Graz …
Driving the Roßfeldstraße
A short drive from Berchtesgaden is the 16-kilometer Roßfeldstraße, also referred to as the Roßfeldhöhenringstraße, the highest through street in Germany, reaching an altitude of 1560 m. It gently runs through some of the most …
48 Hours to the BMW Welt and Beyond
It may have taken 48 hours to get from New York to Munich during a blizzard (see Blizzard Business Travel in Executive Road Warrior), but the trip was no doubt worth it. Starting off …
338 Kilometers from Lindau to Berchtesgaden
The Diesel Driver’s BMW 335d had its maiden voyage yesterday from Munich (München) to Lindau, a trip of ca. 200 kilometers. After a short visit, it was off to Berchtesgaden, in the Bavarian Alps.
Lindau …
König Diesel: Driving the New BMW 7er Series
The 7er Series, as BMW’s flagship, may cocoon its driver and passengers in Teutonic luxury and is clearly automotive royalty. While I was somewhat ambivalent about the exterior of its predecessor, the new 7er is …
