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Now Is the Cheapest Time to Buy a BMW X3 M or X4 M To be honest, now probably isn’t the wisest time, financially to buy a brand-new car. Especially one as expensive as a BMW X3 M, which wears a starting sticker price north of $70,000. With most... The article Now Is the Cheapest Time to Buy a BMW X3 M or X4 M appeared first on BMW BLOG Go to Source

BMW continues expansion plans, takes delivery of Hungarian Plant site The automotive industry is facing incredible threats this year, but that doesn’t seem to put a dent in BMW’s plans for the future. The Germans announced a few years back their plans to build a... The article BMW continues expansion plans, takes delivery of Hungarian Plant site appeared first on BMW BLOG Go to Source

Photo Comparison: BMW M5 LCI vs Mercedes-AMG E63 Facelift Typical of Zee Germans, Mercedes-AMG wasn’t going to let the BMW M5 LCI have its time in the spotlight before bursting in and ruining its moment. Just a two days following the release of the... The article Photo Comparison: BMW M5 LCI vs Mercedes-AMG E63 Facelift appeared first on BMW BLOG Go to Source

Drag Race: BMW M8 Gran Coupe vs GT63 S AMG and M5 Competition This week, the focus of the Bimmer world is on the new BMW M5. And that’s understandable. Even so, we’re still a bit far off from seeing the new model on the streets and, in... The article Drag Race: BMW M8 Gran Coupe vs GT63 S AMG and M5 Competition appeared first on BMW BLOG Go to Source

VIDEO: Check out the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Scale Model — Most Expensive Toy Car Ever For Rolls-Royce owners, only the very finest level of craftsmanship will do. So if they want a model car to stick on their desk, so as to show off to all of their clients, it... The article VIDEO: Check out the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Scale Model — Most Expensive Toy Car Ever appeared first on BMW BLOG Go to Source

Video: BMW M2 CS vs BMW M2 CS Racing on the track The BMW M2 CS is arguably the most sought-after car for a BMW enthusiast today. That’s especially true for “old school” fans of the brand. The reasons are pretty simple: a low weight and compact... The article Video: BMW M2 CS vs BMW M2 CS Racing on the track appeared first on BMW BLOG Go to Source

TEST DRIVE: 2020 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe — A Private Jet for the Road Back when the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe was first announced, fans had grand visions of a new generation of M6 Gran Coupe. That car was an oddity in the M Division lineup, as it... The article TEST DRIVE: 2020 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe — A Private Jet for the Road appeared first on BMW BLOG Go to Source

Video: BMW M8 Convertible Spotted on the Ring in camo. Is it the CS? While we’re all gawking over the new shape of the BMW M5, business continues as usual over at the BMW M headquarters. The engineers and designers have a lot to do because there are a... The article Video: BMW M8 Convertible Spotted on the Ring in camo. Is it the CS? appeared first on BMW BLOG Go to Source

Video: All you need to know about the new BMW M5 The facelifted BMW M5 is here and, as expected, it mostly comes with visual changes. Therefore, BMW M CEO Markus Flasch went on camera to walk us through some of the upgrades of the business... The article Video: All you need to know about the new BMW M5 appeared first on BMW BLOG Go to Source

2021 BMW M5 Facelift goes for a track run The veil is off and the new 2021 BMW M5 Facelift midcycle update is finally here. Painted in the BMW Individual Red, the new M5 LCI is preparing for an August 2020 launch. Mechanically the... The article 2021 BMW M5 Facelift goes for a track run appeared first on BMW BLOG Go to Source

Photo Comparison: 2021 BMW M5 LCI vs Audi RS6 Avant Even prior to its newly revealed facelift, the G30-gen BMW 5 Series was one of the best looking cars the brand made. Its subtle, handsome styling was great looking when it was new and it’s aged like fine wine. Especially when you look at it compared to some of the other new designs from BMW, such as the new 4 Series, which will not age well. The same can be said about the BMW M5, which is just aggressive enough to let you know it’s an M car but subtle enough to stay classy for years to come. Now that it’s been given its LCI facelift, it looks even better. Thanks to its update, the F90 BMW M5 adds just enough style to make it more exciting but not so much that it ruins the classy look of the pre-LCI car. To see ho...

VISUAL COMPARISON: New M5 Competition vs. pre-LCI F90 M5 Competition As the new BMW M5 facelift generation kicks in, it’s comparison time once again. The F90 LCI M5 Competition stacks up against the pre-LCI sibling. The new BMW 5 Series LCI was premiered around two weeks ago, so it was only a matter of time until the new M5 models arrived as well. The refreshed high-performance business sedan adds further passion to the already good looking pre-facelift BMW M5. In this visual comparo, I place the new BMW M5 Competition against the outgoing pre-LCI M5 Competition. To begin with, I must confess it’s rather difficult to say the new F90 series is more appealing or beautiful than the pre-facelift M5. This is more of an interesting challenge to witness how an already proper design...

WORLD PREMIERE: The New BMW M5 and BMW M5 Competition BMW M launches the facelift generations of the M5 and M5 Competition high-performance sedans, which now boast a sharper exterior design, a new operating concept inside and cutting-edge chassis tweaks that further enhance the driving dynamics. The new 2021 BMW M5 Competition Facelift gets a technology transfer from the high-end M8 Gran Coupe in the form of new shock absorbers. Combined with the retuned chassis, it helps improve extend the maneuverability and handling capabilities of the high-performance to new limits, while also ensuring a great deal of ride comfort. Both M5 variants continue to be powered by the BMW S63 4.4-liter V8 engine. In the case of the standard M5 version, the 8-cylinder BMW M TwinPower Turbo powerplant produc...

Top Five Best BMW SUVs of All Time BMW made its bones with small, engaging coupes and sedans, thus crafting the “Ultimate Driving Machine” tagline. However, over the past couple of decades, the Bavarians have split their focus more and more, giving SUVs equal time. While that might upset a large portion of the enthusiast fanbase (and potentially for good reason), BMW is actually rather good at making SUVs. In fact, many of which have even been as engaging to drive as some of BMW’s sport sedans. So let’s take a look at some of the very best utility vehicles ever to come from Bavaria (or South Carolina). 5. G05 BMW X5 M50d It’s not often that you can get a genuine performance machine that can frighten sports cars at stop lights, take the kids to school in and...

The BMW 4 Series kidney grille won’t spread across the entire lineup Arguably the hottest topic in the BMW world today is the kidney grille of the recently launched BMW 4 Series Coupe. The topic has been beaten to death, but yet, it comes up in every 4 Series conversation. So naturally, every BMW fan and customer wonders whether the huge grille will proliferate across BMW’s future lineup. In a recent interview with Domagoj Dukec, BMW’s Head of Design, we brought up the controversial topic. According to the head designer, BMW should not fear a cannibalization of the entire product lineup. “The kidneys are not changing for all BMWs,” Dukec said. “We wanted to give the 4 Series a very particular kidney grille.” At the same time, Dukec acknowledges that t...

TEST DRIVE: 2020 BMW X5 xDrive45e (G05) – Electrifyingly Superior After driving for over 600 kilometers during my weekend test drive with the new BMW X5 xDrive45e, it was clear to me that the plug-in hybrid version of the G05 series will soon become the top pick within the lineup of the executive class Sports Activity Vehicle. I was eager to drive the electrified X5, which mile after mile, unravelled to me as a constantly surprising, all-rounding and unrivaled luxury vehicle. The efficient, cutting-edge plug-in hybrid powertrain is the perfect match for the already compelling package of the G05 X5. Driving feel and on-road performance The new BMW X5 xDrive45e is, in any sense, better than the former xDrive40e version of the F15 generation. The packing of the entire 4th generation BMW eD...

Video: Alfa Romeo 4C drag races MINI JCW Roadster Comparing an Alfa Romeo 4C to basically anything else on sale today is an unfair process. That’s because the Italians truly made a unique car, one that provides incredible performance in a compact package with a small engine. However, the video below pits the Alfa against another interesting car, one that is no longer in production, the MINI JCW Roadster. The Roadster was taken out of the line-up a while back and the reason was pretty obvious: low sales. The Roadster was always a favorite of mine in the MINI range but I understand why it was discontinued. The more traditional Convertible model is a bit more practical and nearly as much fun, and it sold in higher numbers. In JCW guise you’d also get over 200 HP from its 1.6-li...

MINI Reportedly working on two new SUV models The MINI brand isn’t doing too great right now when it comes to sales. Sure, the entire industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, but things have been going downwards for MINI for a long time now. Sales have been steadily declining and, contrary to what you may think, the best selling models have been the Clubman and Countryman. That’s right, the biggest MINI models are selling the most and that’s news only if you haven’t been paying attention to the automotive industry lately. SUVs and Crossovers are taking over and since MINI’s offerings in this regard are limited to one model, bringing out more choices might rejuvenate the brand. According to a report from Autocar, that’s exactly what the Brits are pl...

Video: BMW M8 drag races Mercedes-AMG A45 S with a twist We all know that the BMW M8 and the Mercedes-AMG A45 S are not proper rivals. The drag race we’re about to watch though, has a bit of a twist to give the A45 S a chance. The guys from CarWow thought about a way to even the odds and they decided to try a run between the two using the M8 in RWD mode. That means, the BMW will have to get off the line sending power exclusively to the rear axle. For some, that might not be a big deal. After all, up until a few years ago, the BMW M5 was a rear-wheel drive model, wasn’t it? However, putting the 625 HP of the M8 Competition on the ground efficiently, on a damp track, using only the rear wheels, is a bit more complicated than you may think. Thus, even though the power differenc...

2021 BMW M5 Facelift leaks ahead of its unveil Ahead of its tomorrow’s unveil, the new 2021 BMW M5 Facelift has leaked onto the Interwebs (source: @wilcoblok). The refreshed M5 LCI will be introduced in the Imola Red color, an iconic paint for the BMW M division. Of course, design wise, the 2021 BMW M5 Facelift follows the lines of the refreshed 5 Series. There is a new set of headlights and taillights of the 5 Series LCI, along with the modified kidney grille and front aprons. The most important update at the front is undoubtedly the flatter headlights with their completely new daytime running light design. In place of the slightly angular daytime running light rings, which open towards the kidney, there is a new L-shaped design which is only rudimentary reminiscent of the double...

VIDEO: Can the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Take Down the KIA Stinger? Ever since cars like the KIA Stinger started appearing, fans of brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi have felt that the Koreans are close to the Germans but not quite there just yet. However, what if they actually are? In this new video from Everyday Driver, we get to see the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe take on the KIA Stinger GT. The Stinger has been on sale for awhile now and, to be honest, hasn’t sold very well. However, that likely has to do with the fact that customers have a hard time spending BMW money on a car with a “KIA” badge. When you look at it, though, the “BMW money” you’ll spend on a fully loaded, top-of-the-line Stinger GT is the same as a mildly loaded BMW 430i Gran Cou...

Ordering Guide and Options: ALPINA XB7 (G07) The ALPINA XB7 is the second addition to the U.S. current lineup offered by the Buchloe-based automaker. It is also the most expensive BMW crossover and sits in top 10 most expensive BMWs today. Naturally, with a price tag of $141,300, the ALPINA XB7 comes packed with a wide range of standard features and equipment.Exterior ColorsThere are four standard colors offered by the ALPINA for their XB7 SUV. All of them are included in the base price.Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMineral WhitePythonic BlueArtic GreyThen we have two additional colors which come with a price of $1,950:Tanzanite BlueAmetrin MetallicUpholsteryMoving inside the cabin, the ALPINA XB7 starts to shine even more. While the Lavalina leather trim is mysteriously missing from the st...

BMW 4 Series Pickup Truck – April Fool’s Day Comes Again The BMW 4 Series Coupe is one of the most rendered BMWs in our recent memory. No other recent bimmer has received so much attention as the new 4 Series, largely due to its daring and controversial design. In the last few weeks, we’ve seen several renderings of the 4 Series, from a shooting brake and smaller grille, to today’s special Photoshop.Even though April Fool’s Day is still a year away, rendering artist X-Tomi Design has decided to give us a rendering of a BMW 4 Series Pickup Truck. Considering that BMW is no stranger when it comes to one-off models for April 1st, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a 4 Series prototype truck in the future.Design wise, the 4 Series Coupe has what it takes to take the sha...

The last BMW i8 built is a stunning one: Painted in Portimao Blue The BMW i8 production at the Leipzig plant ended this week with a special model. To give the beautiful i8 plug-in hybrid a proper send-off, BWM Individual stepped in and painted the i8 Roadster in Portimao Blue. Based on our limited knowledge of the world wide i8 production, we believe this is the first and only i8 in the stunning blue shade.BMW i8’s end of production was actually planned for April, but was postponed for several weeks due to the COVID-19 forced closure of the plant.Up next2014 BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition Sold For $825,000BMW i8 in Lava Orange and tuned by AC SchnitzerBMW i3 and the BMW i8 Garage Italia CrossFade introduced in ParisBMW i Park Lane showcases the i8 Individual programBMW i...

TEST DRIVE: 2020 MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 – Green Hot Chili Pepper With a 302-hp powertrain, the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman ALL4 has proven me it is quite a spectacular machine at all times, providing sheer fun and an unforgettable driving experience.Of course, when driving the MINI JCW Clubman ALL4, one really has to forget about practicality, interior space, variability and reduced fuel consumption. The hot British wagon isn’t about those topics, as it was developed with a specific focus in mind: offering a sensational performance package in a quite affordable package.Exterior and interior designAs soon as you get your first glimpse of the car, the MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 greets you with an eccentric visual package. The model tested was specced in an eye-catching Racing Green pai...

BMW “i440” Coupe Rendered with new 4 Series Grille Design When the BMW i4 Concept first launched, it was shown with the same grille design as the Concept 4. At the time, we were told that the production i4 will share the same grille design as the production 4 Series and would, essentially, be an electric 4 Series Gran Coupe. So to understand what the i4 will eventually look like, take the current 4 Series Coupe, add two doors and remove any function from the grille. However, what if BMW made a coupe version of the i4. Such as this render of a BMW “i440”.If I’m being perfectly honest, this render actually looks really cool. The giant new grille design looks better on an electric car, as it can be made to look more futuristic and cartoonish. Those funky EV-style wheels a...

The ALPINA B5 Touring is the BMW M5 Wagon We’ll Never Get For the past few generations of M5, BMW has denied enthusiasts the right to have a proper M5 Touring. The long-roof M5 died off with the E60-generation, leaving the F10 and current F90 generation cars to get by as sedans only. To further twist the knife, BMW’s main competitors have made super wagons in the same segment at the same price point, further frustrating the BMW fanbase. However, for European customers, there is a bit of a consolation prize — the ALPINA B5 Touring.The ALPINA B5 Touring is just about all any enthusiast could ask for out of a daily driver. It’s supremely fast, incredibly luxurious and, thanks to its wagon body shape, surprisingly practical. Only a handful of cars on the road offer the sam...

Here is what the BMW 4 Series Coupe looks like without front license plate The BMW 4 Series and its oversized kidney grille topic is far from over. As we approach the market launch, BMW customers and fans are scouring for information regarding the new coupe. As always, BMW has done a great job putting together a web campaign featuring the refreshed sports coupe. But there was one thing missing from the extensive photo and video gallery – a model shown without the front license plate.U.S. customers quickly became interested in seeing that version since not all states mandate a front plate. Today, BMW has unveiled the M440i xDrive model with a California rear plate, but no front license plate. So for the first time, we get to see the large kidneys without an element that visually br...

TEST DRIVE: 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC – A luxurious electric SUV Whenever Mercedes-Benz announces a new and unique product, the car industry stops and listens. Understandably so as the German brand was one of the first to come out in the automotive industry and its founder is largely credited for making the first ever automobile. Therefore, with a tradition spreading back to 1886, Mercedes has a lot of pull in the car world.Last year, the Stuttgart-based giant decided to finally get into the electric car market with a proper, standalone model. And while the EQC might be the only purely electric vehicle Mercedes-Benz is building right now, it’s not exactly the first. Our more car savvy readers might recall the Smart electric cars and also the electric A-Class launched more than a deca...