Traffic.

Prevent driving hassles in the USA by knowing which spots to avoid. The Federal Highway Administration has compiled state-by-state resources related to the conditions on America's highways.

Roadway News by State!

California.

Free tourist maps of California in the USA! These maps are in Adobe Acrobat format. They identify major roads, tourist areas, and more.

Tour the Golden State!

Iceland.

Iceland has been called the Outback of Europe. The ultimate adventure is only a few hours away by air from both mainland Europe and the east coast of the USA. There you will find remarkable beauty, and Saemi's BMW 635CSi.

Take a look!

Outback.

Have you driven the Australian outback? Our mate Duncan did, and here's a report on what it's like. 

Watch out for the animals!

China.

Route 312 winds more than 3,000 miles from Shanghai, through the Chinese heartland and the Gobi Desert, before it reaches the Chinese border with Kazakhstan. 

Explore China on Route 312!

Autobahn.

In the Grand Prix of everyday driving, the German Autobahn is the world's top circuit. If BMW is the ultimate driving machine, then the Autobahn is the ultimate driving experience. 

Find out why here!

Autocross.

Autocross or Solo II events are driving skill contests, where each driver is individually timed over a short road course marked with traffic cones. An event can be held on any flat paved surface, usually a parking lot, or airport apron or runway. 

Get ready, get set and go!

Drifting.

Drifting is getting your car sideways down a road. It is a great way to crash and burn. It's also the key to the fishtailing ballet of burning rubber called drifting. The out-of-control car culture of Japan's meanest streets is everywhere.

Drifting taught here!

Autostrada.

The grand motorway in Italy is the Autostrada, and you'll have a grand driving experience from the mountains of Northern Italy through the Tuscany highlands to the sparkling Mediterranean sea.

Explore!

Cruising.

Now that you've got that killer car, it's time to show it off! Or see other hot cars. Here are some sites to tell you where and when. 

Take a tour!

Interstate Highways.

The world's biggest roadway is the American Interstate  Highway System, totaling over 45,000 miles (72,000 km) of multi-lane divided highways. 

Take a tour!

License Plates.

Have you ever thought about the license plates on your car? License plates identify a vehicle registered to use the roads, but they can also be colorful, expressive and a source of pride for the vehicle's owner. Here is some information on plates used in countries where BMW has a web site. 

C R Pl8s!

Schools.

Improve your skills on or off the road by attending a driving school. Let the performance pros help you get the most from your driving experience.

Find it here!

Signs.

We see some funny things on the road, but how often do we have the time to laugh? Well, sit back and have a good laugh on us with our collection of funny signs and other bizarre sights we encounter while driving.

More humor...

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