Current Issue Of Performance BMW Magazine

Oh no, they’ve only gone and done it. They’ve only gone and brought in a new editor for your favourite monthly BMW magazine. Who is he? What does he know about performance BMWs and what does this mean for the mag? Well, hi my name’s Andy Jonathan Basoo, I’m pushing 30, I’m not as pretty as the outgoing editor and I’m from south-east London.

I’ve been a motoring journalist here at Unity Media Plc for almost a decade, having previously worked on Banzai and Retro Cars magazines. What that essentially means is that I get modified car culture, and just about every car I’ve ever owned has been tuned in some way, from basic chassis upgrades to full-on engine conversions. So, you can expect plenty of interesting new BMW projects to find their way into the regular Our Cars pages in the months ahead. In the mean time, I’ve taken over Louise’s mapped E87 118d ES company car as a daily driver and plans are afoot to give it the makeover it deserves. That having been said, I’ve already got my eyes on a new addition to the PBMW fleet, so watch this space.

During my time here at Unity, I’ve never sat more than five meters from the PBMW team, so I understand what this magazine is all about. I’ve also had the privilege of knowing the title’s previous two Editors very well indeed. Both Iain Curry and Louise Woodhams really did put their hearts and souls into making PBMW the magazine it is today, and my plan is to help it grow and progress yet further. I watched Louise cry tears of joy and frustration over this mag, such was her passion for BMWs and you, the magazine’s readers. You’ve been in good hands, but let me assure you that you still are.
 
Personally, I don’t intend to change things drastically. Each month, you’ll still be treated to the very best performance BMWs from all continents, as staff writer Ben and I scour the globe for the finest feature cars out there. What you may well see though is a slightly greater focus on the UK’s tuning scene, as well as some good old-fashioned product testing. As always though, we want you to enjoy reading PBMW as much as humanly possible, so any feedback and suggestions you have, both good and bad, we’d love to hear from you. With a new (albeit slightly uglier) editor at the helm, this is the perfect time for you to have your say, so contact us via pbmw@unity-media.com  


POWER OF ATTORNEY
After inheriting a completely original 2002 BMW from his late father, John A Rosenfeld set about transforming the car into an M3-engined M2 his dad would have been proud of…

IRISH CHARM
Modifying is one thing, but bringing a car to a better than factory standard is something else; Darren Fennelly’s supercharged E46 proves beauty is more than skin deep.

YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE
Despite looking stock, David Chanter’s E39 540i Sport is packing a monster 589whp supercharged V8. It’s a true sleeper…

CALIFORNIA CLASSICS
For the fourth year in a row the SoCal Vintage BMW Show brings out the West Coast’s best Bavarian old timers for the ultimate classic BMW celebration.

CAR OF THE YEAR RESULTS
The votes have been counted, the results are in and they’re here for you all to see. Did your favourite win? Find out here.

THE PRETENDER
With SS Performance’s hardcore supercharged E92 M3 putting BMW’s track-focused GTS firmly back in its box, Andy Basoo asks if it’s realistically possible to build your own example?

BACK FROM THE BRINK
Transformed from cheap eBay find to stunning fast road and track weapon, Kyle Chisholm of Chizfab has created one spectacular Dakar yellow E36 M3 Saloon.

FOUR PLAY
Four E30 track cars, four very different engines. We gather a group of Australian BMW racers who show the endless options for performance E30 modifying.

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