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MINI Could get an even bigger SUV than the Countryman

MINI Could get an even bigger SUV than the Countryman MINI recently unveiled a facelift for its biggest car in the range right now, the Countryman. This update keeps the car relevant for a few more years considering that MINI is now extending its traditional 7-year production span on a number of MINI models. Given the COVID-19 situation, and how the automotive industry is trying to recover from the pandemic, chances are we’ll be seeing the current MINI line-up in production for a bit more than usual. The Countryman is also one of the most popular cars in the range. MINI claims that the crossover is responsible for the lion’s share of the sales. Over 30 percent of cars sold by the British car maker wearing the Countryman name on the tailgate. This goes to show that even thou...

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Video: M8 Competition drag races S1000 RR bike in BMW showdown

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Video: M8 Competition drag races S1000 RR bike in BMW showdown When people think of the fastest vehicle BMW makes today, they usually come up with the same answer: the M8 Competition. That may be true for cars, but let’s not forget that BMW also makes bikes. The BMW Motorrad has been doing that for a long long time and learned a lot in the process. That’s why BMW is able to offer superbikes for those of you out there who prefer two wheels instead of four. As we all know, bikes are faster than cars for a simple reason: the power to weight ratio. They usually have incredible amounts of power available per kilo, especially when compared to certain, heavy cars. The video below wants to find out whether the new M8 Competition can keep up or even beat the fastest road-legal bike B...

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VIDEO: Enthusiast Auto Group’s Eric Keller Virtually Takes Us Through Their Garage

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VIDEO: Enthusiast Auto Group’s Eric Keller Virtually Takes Us Through Their Garage We recently had the chance to virtually sit down with the owner of Enthusiast Auto Group — probably the premiere BMW restoration and repair shop in America — Eric Keller. On our Zoom call, Keller took us through what they call the “Super Secret Warehouse #1”, which is filled with a ton of fascinating BMWs, both old and new, almost all of which have interesting stories. In our new video, you can take that tour and see some of the genuinely incredible cars EAG has stashed away. The virtual tour starts off with an interview, which gives us some insight into how EAG got started, what they do and why people are willing to pay such a high premium for their work. It’s interesting to...

May302020 by adminNo Comments

Next-Gen 2024 “G60” BMW M5 Rumored to be the First Electrified M5

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Next-Gen 2024 “G60” BMW M5 Rumored to be the First Electrified M5 BMW hasn’t even unwrapped its new F90 M5 LCI just yet, as it’s only just released the standard 5 Series LCI a few days ago, yet it’s already in the works on the next-generation M5. Set to debut in the later half of 2023, the “G60” generation BMW M5 is rumored to be, and most likely will be, the first-ever electrified M5. According to this new report from Car Magazine, the next-gen M5 will also be the first M car to exclusively be an electrified vehicle. There will be two powertrain variants of the G60 BMW M5; one PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) and one BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle). In English, that means one will be a hybrid and the other will be fully electric, with no gasoline engi...

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2021 BMW 5 Series Facelift – New Videos and Footage

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2021 BMW 5 Series Facelift – New Videos and Footage This week was filled with BMW world premieres, but arguably the most important one was the reveal of the 2021 BMW 5 Series Facelift. Despite being just a midcycle refresh, the 5 Series coverage was quite extensive since BMW has packed the business sedan with a plethora of updates. From design to new features and options, and exciting tech, the 5 Series LCI brings a compelling offering to the market. As always, we have scoured the BMW press website to grab all the information you might crave, including some videos and footage showcasing the 5 Series LCI. But before we get into the video viewing, let’s recap some of the most important 5 Series updates. Refreshed Design The new 5 Series come with a reinterpreted front fascia, with ...

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Spengler fifth in latest BMW outing in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series

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Spengler fifth in latest BMW outing in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series The IMSA iRacing Pro Series is getting really close to its final stage, with the penultimate race of the season taking place last night. This fifth race saw no less than five BMW M8 GTE cars finish in the top ten, with Bruno Spengler being the best placed driver coming in fifth overall. Unfortunately, no driver managed to finish on the podium but the valuable points Spengler won in this race allow him to extend his overall lead. Spengler was heading for a second place finish just before the end. Right up until the turbulent closing laps, it seemed that Spengler and Krohn were assured spots on the podium. They were in second and third positions, putting leader Koch under pressure when Spengler spun when forced to evade a ...

May302020 by adminNo Comments

720 HP Manhart MHX5 BMW X5 M is asking for over €200,000

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720 HP Manhart MHX5 BMW X5 M is asking for over €200,000 Germany-based tuner Manhart Performance is offering some of the most ludicrous tuning kits for BMW cars. They’ve been doing it for a while, but it looks like the latest M products offer an even better base for their projects. From the M8 to the M5 and now the X5 M, these cars can reach eye-watering levels of power with some careful tinkering done under the hood. The Manhart MHX5 700 is no exception. If you’re familiar with the Manhart way of naming things, you’ll probably run your own “name decoder” in the back of your head. So you would immediately deduct that this is a BMW X5 taken up to 700 HP, or somewhere around that. The exact figure is 723 PS and is probably more than you could ever possibly ne...

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BMW M4 GT4 to enter sim-racing world this summer via iRacing platform

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BMW M4 GT4 to enter sim-racing world this summer via iRacing platform If you thought BMW was serious about sim-racing before, wait until you see what they have in store now. The German car maker announced today that they will be adding a new model to the iRacing platform this summer, the BMW M4 GT4. This will allow racers access to a wider array of cars in the virtual realm and is highlighting BMW’s enhanced efforts in the field. And while at first it may seem like a walk in the park to add such a model in the sim-racing universe, you might want to think again. The goal of these platform is to make them as realistic as possible. In order to do that, iRacing has worked really close with BMW Motorsport engineers. The reason why the process involves so much attention to detail is sim...

May292020 by adminNo Comments

BMW X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid: Fresh pictures from Greece

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BMW X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid: Fresh pictures from Greece Just a few months, the new BMW X1 xDrive25e electrified SAV has celebrated its official market debut in Greece. Since Spring 2020, the new BMW X1 with plug-in hybrid powertrain has been on sale worldwide. The compact Sports Activity Vehicle combines the functionality and practicality of an SUV with reduced emissions and the choice to run purely electric. The electrified architecture of the new X1 xDrive25e features a petrol engine and an electric motor. The internal combustion unit has a displacement of 1.5 liters and 3 cylinders, and is in charge of running the front wheel axle. The maximum output of the petrol powerplant reaches 92 kW / 125 PS (123 hp), while the peak torque delivered is 220 Nm (162 lb-ft). The electric pow...

May292020 by adminNo Comments

Video: BMW X5 gets huge grille treatment in new rendering

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Video: BMW X5 gets huge grille treatment in new rendering I remember people’s reaction when BMW unveiled the current G05 X5 generation. Most complained about its size and larger than usual kidney grille, but little they knew what BMW had in store for us. A few months later came the BMW 7 Series facelift and of course, the first true seven seater SUV – the X7. Naturally, nobody complained about the front end of the X5 anymore. And for now, the X5 seems safe from getting a rhinoplasty. Yet, it would still be fun to see what an extra large kidney grille would do to the X5’s front fascia. To figure out how that could pan out, The Sketch Monkey published a video with various kidney grilles for possible front fascia designs. Some of them might seem outlandish right now, but ...

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BMW 5 Series Sedan in Aventurine Red II with BMW Individual features

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BMW 5 Series Sedan in Aventurine Red II with BMW Individual features After spending some time with the BMW 5 Series online configurator, I came up with a fabulous facelifted 5er fully packed with BMW Individual equipment. My choice is a 2021 BMW 530e xDrive plug-in hybrid, good for 215 kW / 292 PS (288 hp), thanks to the XtraBoost technology. Furthermore, I picked the Luxury Line trim version because of its refined exterior styling and shiny chrome ornaments. My top pick for the car’s paintwork is the elegant BMW Individual Aventurine Red II metallic, which is now offered for the first time in the new 5 Series generation. My dream 530e xDrive also sports the recently premiered BMW Individual Air Performance with a diameter of 20 inches, featuring a lightweight construction while ...

May292020 by adminNo Comments

Video: BMW X6 M Competition shows incredible Dragy numbers

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Video: BMW X6 M Competition shows incredible Dragy numbers The BMW X6 M models are currently being delivered around the world right and as that happens, we’re bound to see a lot more videos of the “monster” SUV. The official figures claimed by BMW are already pretty impressive, but it seems like there’s more to the story. In the video below, we get to take a look at how the BMW X6 M Competition compares against some of its stiffest competition out there: the Lamborghini Urus and the Jeep Trackhawk. It’s fair to say that these three aren’t exactly perfect rivals but they all have massive V8 engines and similar sizes. The Urus is considerably more expensive while the Trackhawk is cheaper by a good margin, with more power. Nevertheless, the X6 M Competi...

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Can the All-New Acura TLX Type S Really Take on the BMW M340i?

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Can the All-New Acura TLX Type S Really Take on the BMW M340i? These are exciting times for any customer in the mid-size sport sedan market, with more choices than ever before. It used to be just the three Germans operating in this space, with BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz being the only real choices for customers in this segment. Now, though, you have choices from Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Genesis, KIA and now Acura. Not just choices, either, but great choices. This newest Acura TLX Type S could be a seriously tough competitor for the BMW M340i? When Acura first debuted the concept for this TLX, it looked stunning. As car enthusiasts, we’d all hoped the design would translate over to an actual production car, without being dulled down. For the most part, that’s happened, as the new...

May292020 by adminNo Comments

1986 Hartge H28 Coupe, rival for E30 M3, is asking for $39,500 on eBay

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1986 Hartge H28 Coupe, rival for E30 M3, is asking for $39,500 on eBay It’s unfortunate that renowned German tuner Hartge closed shop. The BMW tuner developed some pretty amazing cars over the years and earned the right to be listed among the greats out there. Unfortunately, the company is no longer in business, but we can still admire some of their older creations. Today I stumbled upon a very rare Hartge H28, a proper alternative to the iconic BMW E30 M3 back in the 1980s. And a mint one as well. The car is listed on eBay and is asking for $39,500 which is definitely not a lot considering the prices asked for just about any E30 model these days. I won’t even mention the M3 here right now. By now you’re probably wondering what makes this car special and why is it call...

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2021 BMW 5 Series M Sport Edition featured in online configurator

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2021 BMW 5 Series M Sport Edition featured in online configurator The M Sport Edition of the BMW 5 Series facelift can be digitally recreated in the live online configurator on BMW websites. The new facelift generation of the BMW 5 Series kicks in with a radically improved exterior design, an enhanced interior, new colors and Individual features as well as a wealth of high-end technologies. To mark the launch scheduled for July 2020, the M Sport Edition will be available in a limited production of up 1,000 units and boasting an exquisite specification. The new BMW 5 Series M Sport Edition is available both as Sedan and Touring and covering all engine variants, being visually distinguished with the help of a host of M Sport and Individual touches. The limited-run edition comes ex...

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BMW Was One of the Last Makers of the V10 Engine

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BMW Was One of the Last Makers of the V10 Engine The V10 engine is done. Dead. Kaput. As BMW fans, it might be easy to forget that the V10 is mostly dead because it seems like yesterday that the Bavarians stuffed a screaming V10 under the hood of the E60 M5. It also sounds a bit odd to hear because so many incredible, iconic cars have had V10s over the years. The E60 BMW M5, Audi R8, Lamborghini Gallardo, Dodge Viper and the absolutely legendary Lexus LFA all had V10 engines. But most of those are all long gone. In fact, the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracan are really among the last V10 cars that will ever be made. That might sound a bit overly definitive, claiming that they’re among the last to ever be made, but it would actually be more surprising to see another V10 engine ...

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Video: New BMW 6 Series GT Gets first promotional clip

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Video: New BMW 6 Series GT Gets first promotional clip The launch of the refreshed BMW 6 Series GT was a bit overshadowed by the numerous other news coming from Germany this week. The 6 Series GT wasn’t a particularly popular car to begin with so it might’ve slipped under your radar. Nevertheless, BMW decided to operate a slight facelift on the last remaining 6 Series model in the range and bring it up to speed with the rest of the range. The 6 Series GT is definitely an odd model in the line-up of the Bavarian car maker. Some might argue that even with its distinct shape, it’s still more of a BMW than the 2 Series Gran Coupe, for example. Photo Comparison: New 6 Series GT vs. 6 Series GT pre-LCI vs. 5 Series GT And yet, a vast majority of fans of the blue and white r...

May292020 by adminNo Comments

New Updates: 1 Series, 2 Series models, X1, X5, X6, X7 and i3

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New Updates: 1 Series, 2 Series models, X1, X5, X6, X7 and i3 The series of extensive Summer 2020 updates continues with the BMW F45/F46 2 Series, i3, X1 and range-topping X models set to receive new features and equipment. BMW launches an upgraded Business Package for the 2 Series Active Tourer and 2 Series Gran Tourer models, which, from July 2020, includes a standard Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) for the navigation system. The F45/F46 2 Series variants will also comprise new exterior colors, such as Cashmere Silver metallic, also available for the X1 compact SAV. Furthermore, the color palette for the 2 Series Gran Tourer will also be extended the new shades of Phytonic Blue metallic and Misano Blue metallic. New colors are also scheduled for the 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Co...

May282020 by adminNo Comments

New BMW M3 (G80) and M4 (G82) will be unveiled in September 2020

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New BMW M3 (G80) and M4 (G82) will be unveiled in September 2020 Even though we’ve hinted at a September 2020 unveil for the new BMW M3 and M4 Coupe, the news finally became official today. In an Instagram story, BMW M CEO Markus Flasch confirmed our previous reports: The two M brothers will debut this September. There is very little left unknown about the new G80 M3 and G82 M4. The cars have been leaked a few times before, while some of the technical specs have already been revealed in several interviews we’ve conducted with Herr Flasch. Coming next week, after the unveil of the new BMW 4 Series and M440i Coupe, we will have an even clearer image of the overall design of the M sportscars. So let’s recap a few things that we know so far. Rendering @zer.o.wt Manual Tra...

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Is There Still Room Left in BMW’s Lineup for a 6 Series Coupe?

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Is There Still Room Left in BMW’s Lineup for a 6 Series Coupe? Mercedes-Benz has just debuted the refreshed version of its E-Class Coupe, a two-door version of the extremely popular E-Class sedan. The newly-facelifted E-Class Coupe is a great looking car that offers the same grand-touring car comfort, dynamics and style as the S-Class Coupe, just in a less expensive package. Which got me thinking — is there still room in BMW’s lineup for a 6 Series Coupe? BMW and Mercedes-Benz are about as direct as rivals get. So it’s no secret that the two brands constantly try to one-up each other in the same segments. With that being said, the E-Class Coupe now presents a segment in which BMW no longer has a rival. It used to have the 6 Series Coupe, which was more or less a two-do...

May282020 by adminNo Comments

2021 BMW 545e plug-in hybrid Not Coming to US Market

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2021 BMW 545e plug-in hybrid Not Coming to US Market With the new BMW 5 Series LCI facelift, there will be two plug-in hybrid variants — the BMW 530e and BMW 545e. Both of which will use gasoline engines paired with electric motors but the former will get a four-cylinder and the latter will get the same powerful six-cylinder engine as the BMW 745e. Turns out, though, that only the four-pot 530e will be coming to the US market. After the BMW 7 Series received its LCI mid-cycle facelift, the plug-in hybrid variant received a bump up in engine size. The BMW 740e became the BMW 745e and its 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder became a 3.0 liter turbocharged six-cylinder. Here in the ‘States, we get the new six-cylinder plug-in hybrid 7 Series, so we were very excited about gett...

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VIDEO: BMW M8 Competition Coupe Reviewed by The Smoking Tire

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VIDEO: BMW M8 Competition Coupe Reviewed by The Smoking Tire This new BMW M8 Competition is an interesting car because its merit is based entirely on how you view it. If you’re looking for the ultimate in precision driving, you’re going to be disappointed, especially at its price point. But if you’re looking for a seriously fast grand touring car that’s also good in the twisties, then the M8 is among the best in its segment. In this new video from The Smoking Tire, we get to see exactly why that is. In this video, both Matt Farah and Zack Klapman drive the BMW M8 Competition Coupe, with about $20,000 worth of optional extras. That puts its right in line with cars like the Porsche 911 Turbo and Aston Martin DB11. So it it good enough to compete with cars like that...

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New engines for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe to be added

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New engines for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe to be added From July 2020, new engine options will become available for the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44). Two new engines will be added to the 2 Series Gran Coupe lineup. Those upgrades will cater to the entry-level 2 Series Gran coupe model. The first in the series is the new 218d Gran Coupe, featuring an efficiency-optimized 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder diesel engine. This new diesel choice with front-wheel drive comes standard BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with two-stage turbocharging. Furthermore, the powerplant running in the new 218d Gran Coupe also boasts an enhanced common-rail direct injection with solenoid valve injectors. The 2.0-liter entry-level diesel develops a peak output of 110 kW / 150 PS (148 hp), while the maximum torque o...

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BMW Driving Assistant Professional gets additional functions

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BMW Driving Assistant Professional gets additional functions Starting this summer, BMW’s Driving Assistant Professional package will come with a few new functions, to make highway driving a tad bit more autonomous. This new host of features is the fruit of BMW’s efforts in the autonomous driving field, where it has been involved for quite some time now alongside its partners like Mobileye, Delphi or Intel. By offering these functions, incremental additional steps are being made towards a fully autonomous vehicle. This can also be seen as a preview of what the iNext will bring to the table, the halo car which will be unveiled in 2021. The very same iNEXT is being touted as the most advanced model the Bavarians ever made. The focus of the new functions is on the steering and l...

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Video: BMW 5 Series LCI gets emotional first video

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Video: BMW 5 Series LCI gets emotional first video For the launch of the new BMW 5 Series facelift, the German carmaker created a unique video to promote the revamped model. Whereas the first videos of the latest models usually focused on the driving experience, for the refreshed 5er, the marketing people chose a different path. A path that focuses more on our personal lives rather than the driving experience. In this video, we see a kid writing a letter to his father who was mostly missing from his life. And this is an occurrence that happens more often these days than we’d like to admit. Our lifestyles are so fast paced and we’re so focused on our work targets that we sometimes forget about the most important people in our lives. It’s an interesting take from a car ...

May272020 by adminNo Comments

2021 BMW 5 Series – interior Exterior and Drive (Perfect Sedan)

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http://youtu.be/8fiTRUmMgOo The facelifted 5-series lineup still includes the four-cylinder 530i, six-cylinder 540i, V-8 M550i, and hybrid 530e models. BMW is subjecting its 5-series to a comprehensive if modest facelift that's designed to steal the thunder of Mercedes's somewhat more aggressively restyled E-Class and the still-fresh Audi A6. Set for a launch in mid-2020 as a 2021 model, the lineup will again comprise the 248-horsepower 530i, the 335-horsepower 540i, the 523-horsepower M550i, and the 288-horsepower 530e plug-in hybrid. All models will continue to be available with rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive, called xDrive, except for the AWD-only M550i xDrive. The even more powerful M5 will be updated in the not-too-distant future, mirroring the changes to these more p...

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M Performance Parts for The New BMW 6 Series GT

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M Performance Parts for The New BMW 6 Series GT BMW premieres the M Performance Parts program for the new and refreshed 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32 LCI). While for the pre-LCI 6 Series GT no M Performance Parts were developed, the new G32 facelift series now introduces a host of exquisite aerodynamic and chassis-tweaking components, specifically developed and bearing the essential BMW motor sport DNA. If the M Sport 6 Series GT is not aggressive or visually dynamic enough, the M Performance Parts program available now for the revised G32 generation is guaranteed to deliver the desired result. Like for the new 5 Series (G30/G31 LCI), the new 6 Series Gran Turismo will receive a powerfully sporty aura, thanks to the technically effective motorsport parts, which are set to render the car a...

May272020 by adminNo Comments

The BMW M550i in Verde Ermes it the Best New 5 Series

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The BMW M550i in Verde Ermes it the Best New 5 Series I must admit, I’ve been a bit of a harsh critic of BMW, lately. It seems as if each and every decision made by BMW over the past couple of years has been made by a computer, calculating risk and reward, potential profit and loss. However, every once in awhile, some madness shines through, a smile cracks on BMW’s typically stoic German face. Giving the BMW M550i an incredible color like Verde Ermes is one such moment and it’s the best part of the new 5 Series LCI. The 5 Series’ LCI is a successful one for a couple of key reasons; it takes an already good looking car and makes it better, it adds new and improved technology and it gets an awesome new green. Green is a criminally underused color in the automotive ...

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Photo Comparison: BMW 5 Series LCI vs Audi A6

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Photo Comparison: BMW 5 Series LCI vs Audi A6 Since its debut, right up until its facelift, the pre-LCI BMW 5 Series was a great looking car. Even as newer competition debuted, it was still a handsome and competitive looking premium sedan. Still, newer cars in the segment were bringing designs that were newer and slightly fresher, so BMW needed to do something to keep its 5 Series in the mix. One such competitor is the new Audi A6, which is a seriously good looking sedan and quite a bit newer than the pre-LCI G30 5er. We haven’t driven the new A6, so we’re not going to comment on how these cars drive but we will comment on how they look. Both cars are very good looking luxury sedans with more technology than anyone will need. But only one Bavarian shall stand at the end of t...

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BMW 6 Series GT Facelift more efficient thanks to 48V hybrid

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BMW 6 Series GT Facelift more efficient thanks to 48V hybrid The refreshed BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo is equipped with state-of-the-art, efficiency-optimized petrol and diesel powerplants. The new 6 Series GT boasts a host of 5 different engine variants: 2 running on petrol (630i and 640i) and 3 on diesel (620d, 630d and 640d). All the powerplants are equipped with mild hybrid technology: a 48V integrated starter-generator developing 8 kW / 11 PS (10 hp), efficiently helping with the engine workload. Also, the engines are fitted with a new technology which optimizes the direct fuel injection process. All diesel units feature standard two-stage BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Additionally, all units are now fully compliant with the EURO 6d-TEMP emission standard. Furthermore, the 8-speed...