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BMW USA Q1 sales down 15.3 percent (59,455 vehicles)

BMW USA Q1 sales down 15.3 percent (59,455 vehicles) BMW USA announced today Q1 2020 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. For the sales period ending March 31, 2020 BMW brand sales totaled 59,455 vehicles, a decrease of 15.3% vs the 70,227 vehicles sold in the same time period last year.* MINI brand sales totaled 5,237 vehicles, a decrease of 35.1% vs the 8,072 vehicles sold in the first quarter of 2019. Despite 40 new and refreshed products launched over the previous 24 months, the U.S. sales were adversely affected by the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, which has many states still under shelter-in-place orders. Consequently, several BMW and MINI showrooms across the country remain closed with only essential personnel available for necessary service. &ldq...

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VIDEO: Are BMW V8 Engines Really “Junk”? Find Out in Hoovie’s Garage

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VIDEO: Are BMW V8 Engines Really “Junk”? Find Out in Hoovie’s Garage While it might be tempting to buy an older but very rare and special performance car, it’s likely not a great move. It seems cheaper at first, because you can find older performance cars on the cheap, but it actually ends up costing more money in repairs, typically. Such as the case with Tyler Hoover’s E65-gen ALPINA B7, a car that he bought cheap but is now realizing why it was so cheap to begin with. And it all starts with the engine. The monster supercharged V8 in the B7 is massively powerful, wonderful to use and makes a great noise. However, along with all BMW V8s of the era, it has a few issues. One of which is its recurring valve seal issue. The valve seals on BMW V8s from that time tend to fail and ...

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SPIED: 2021 BMW M440i xDrive Convertible reveals more in new scoop

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SPIED: 2021 BMW M440i xDrive Convertible reveals more in new scoop New spy shots depicting the open-top 2021 BMW M440i xDrive have recently surfaced online. And yes, the huge kidney grille is there. One has to admit that the styling exercise for the new 4 Series is pretty daring and highly polarizing. The G22/G23/G26 family will definitely look massive. Back to the Convertible version, which was recently spotted in Germany (you can see the photos here). Specifically, the camouflage hides the M440i version packing the B58 straight-six petrol powerplant rated at 374 PS (368 hp). In the US, expect a higher output of 388 PS (382 hp) due to less fastidious emission standards. Leaked image from months ago Depicted by the Cerium Grey accents on the exterior mirrors and the identical trapezoid...

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Certain BMW M6 Gran Coupe Models recalled in Australia

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Certain BMW M6 Gran Coupe Models recalled in Australia Certain BMW M6 Gran Coupe models, sold in Australia between 2012 and 2018, are being recalled by the company for a potential problem with a faulty brake light fastening. According to BMW Australia, 74 cars are affected by this issue and will be called in to have it fixed. They were sold between August 9, 2012 and September 27, 2018 so if you’re one of the ‘lucky’ owners of one such M6 Gran Coupe, you’ll probably get a call from your local dealer soon. The defect was reported by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and claims that the third brake light (the one fitted at the top of the rear window) can loosen from its slot and even detach.The detachment of the brake light could lead to inj...

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SPIED: G30 BMW 5 Series LCI Facelift seen testing yet again

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SPIED: G30 BMW 5 Series LCI Facelift seen testing yet again While we’re all self-quarantined (or at least we hope you are), it’s good to see photos of the outside world. In some of those photos, it’s nice to see some cool cars, including cars that haven’t been revealed yet. For instance, these new spy photos show off the upcoming G30 BMW 5 Series LCI Facelift doing some more pre-production testing. So far so good, to be honest. While the G30 is becoming one of the more handsome BMWs on sale to begin with and it’s only going to get better with the LCI. This new facelift brings about some new headlights, a slightly revised grille and some new taillights. So not a ton of new exterior features but the G30 really doesn’t need much improving. The new headli...

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Spring 2020: 48V system coming to BMW 3 Series, X3 and X4

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Spring 2020: 48V system coming to BMW 3 Series, X3 and X4 The 48V mild-hybrid system debuted in the BMW 520d in Fall 2019. Today, BMW is announcing that starting in Spring 2020, the 48V technology will be extended to the BMW 3 Series, BMW X3 and BMW X4 ranges. The exact models are the BMW 320d Sedan, BMW 320d Touring, BMW 320d xDrive Sedan and xDrive Touring, BMW X3 xDrive20d and BMW X4 xDrive20d. The mild-hybrid systems come with an 11 HP starter generator that helps out from time to time. It will be used to start up the car when departing from standstill and will provide boost for the internal combustion engine for very short spurts whenever needed. The 48-volt mild-hybrid system also allows the cars to be more efficient by making better use of energy recuperation. When the vehicle d...

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VIDEO: Check out Papadakis Racing’s 1,000 hp BMW-powered Supra

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VIDEO: Check out Papadakis Racing’s 1,000 hp BMW-powered Supra Last we saw the Papadakis Racing Toyota Supra project, Stephan Papadakis himself was doing an engine teardown to check out the BMW B58 turbocharged I6 that powers it. He wanted to see if it would be possible to make 1,000 hp from the stock engine and he did feel it would be. So he got to work tuning the engine. In this latest video, we see what is almost the finished product and it’s seriously impressive. While its the stock engine, a lot of it has been replaces and upgraded. Everything from its pistons and connecting rods to its turbocharger and electronics have been replaced. All of it is race-grade stuff, including forged pistons and aerospace-grade electronics. It’s seriously impressive and it all helps the T...

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VIDEO: Check out this stunning Individual Dakar Yellow BMW 850 CSi

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VIDEO: Check out this stunning Individual Dakar Yellow BMW 850 CSi While flawed, the E31 BMW 8 Series was and still is a highly desirable car. Sure, it doesn’t handle as well as enthusiasts would like and it’s a bit overly complicated for a car of its era. But it looks fantastic and, in BMW 850 CSi form, sports a gorgeous V12. In this video from Enthusiast Auto Group, we get to see their 850 CSi finished in a stunning BMW Individual Dakar Yellow, how it drives and what kind of condition its in. We previously saw this car in another recent video from EAG and the car looked to be about as perfect as it gets. To be honest, for 99-percent of buyers, this car would be considered perfect. There’s virtually nothing wrong with it. However, upon closer inspection, it needs quit...

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BMWBLOG Podcast Episode 22: Scott Villeneuve from Limited-Slip Blog Talks About His F80 M3 and M235i Gran Coupe

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BMWBLOG Podcast Episode 22: Scott Villeneuve from Limited-Slip Blog Talks About His F80 M3 and M235i Gran Coupe If you’re suffering from a bit of Corona-cabin-fever, we might just have an hour of relief for you in our latest episode of the BMWBLOG Podcast. In this week’s episode, we talk to Scott Villeneuve, co-founder of Limited-Slip Blog, about a variety of topics. Chief of which, we talk about his own cars, as he currently has some interesting ones and has owned several cool cars. He’s been through a few F80 M3s and he recently just traded one in for a BMW M235i Gran Coupe. That’s right, he went from a proper rear-wheel drive M car to a front-wheel drive “MINI”, as he says. But he did so because he can appreciate what it’s good at and how it ...

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Video: Five Reasons to buy and own a BMW E46 M3

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Video: Five Reasons to buy and own a BMW E46 M3 The BMW E46 M3 needs no introduction. It is one of the most respected and loved cars BMW ever made and that makes it a prime candidate to have its own cult following. It’s not just its reputation that makes it so loved, it’s also the fact that it really rises to its lofty expectations. It’s a great driver’s car, it has a good mix of comfort and performance and it has a naturally-aspirated straight six engine. What more could you ask for? This is one of those cars that gets an immediate reaction from car guys and it has grown to be so popular that even BMW is starting to feel a backlash from its success. Last year one BMW official even went as far as saying he is ‘tired of every new car being compared to the E4...

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BMW Group uses Blockchain to drive supply chain transparency

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BMW Group uses Blockchain to drive supply chain transparency Blockchain technology is ever more present and now BMW Group is preparing to implement it as to further optimize and increase the transparency of the supply chain across the network. Due to its clear, timestamped structure, blockchain ensures data preservation and thus extended protection and security. Thus, it makes it very suitable to guide and organize processes in the automotive industry. BMW Group has already implemented blockchain in a wide range of processes and applications. The automotive giant is using the technology in efficiently steering the supply chain across the worldwide network. BMW Group has previously conducted a successful pilot project during 2019 which focused on optimizing the supply chain for purchasi...

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VIDEO: Check out this E46 BMW M3 CSL Manual Conversion

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VIDEO: Check out this E46 BMW M3 CSL Manual Conversion As a driver’s car, the E46 BMW M3 CSL is largely considered to be the finest BMW ever made. However, with the CSL there’s always been something that made everything enthusiast say “it’s brilliant but…”. That something is its SMG gearbox. The six-speed, sequential automated manual gearbox in the M3 CSL was and still is its weakest link. But what if you could take that out and replace it with something better like, say, a manual? That’s exactly what this one owner did and Carfection got to drive it. In this new video, we get to see Carfection’s Henry Catchpole drive an E46 BMW M3 CSL with a manual gearbox. It’s essentially a unicorn because there may not be another proper CSL with...

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From Autocar’s Archive — 1992 BMW E1 Electric Car Review

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From Autocar’s Archive — 1992 BMW E1 Electric Car Review When BMW first debuted the i3, it was widely considered to be the brand’s first true electric car. Realistically, it was. BMW had never made a mass-production electric car before the i3 and it was quite revolutionary for the Bavarian brand. However, it wasn’t actually the first electric car with a Roundel on its hood. That was actually the BMW E1 back in the late 1990s. BMW had electric prototypes prior to the E1 but it was the E1 that the Bavarians saw as the future back in the ’90s. It was built as a test-bed for BMW to sell electric cars in California, as legislation was going to force two-percent of all automotive sales to go zero-emission. After that legislation died, BMW didn’t really see the need to ...

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BMW E36 M3 Compact – The Prototype That Almost Made It

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BMW E36 M3 Compact – The Prototype That Almost Made It In most BMW enthusiast-circles, the E36 BMW 3 Series Compact is not a well-regarded car. While not exactly a bad car, it is widely considered one of BMW’s failed attempts at making an entry-level offering. While less expensive than the 3 Series sedans and coupes of its time, the Compact felt noticeably cheaper and featured worse materials as well as a polarizing design which wasn’t well-received. However, it would have actually made an excellent M car. In fact, it sort of did. A BMW M3 Compact prototype was actually built and it was surprisingly great. As part of BMW’s collection of secret prototype M cars, which finally saw the light of day not too long ago, the M3 Compact is one of the more interesting prototypes...

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Video: Jay Key is selling his first car, a 1972 BMW 1602

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Video: Jay Key is selling his first car, a 1972 BMW 1602 It looks like the 02 Series is becoming quite popular these days. Just the other day we were looking at a brilliant BMW 1600, courtesy of Petrolicious, and now we’re back, with a BMW 1602. This time, the car is located in the UK, is owned by none other than Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay and is up for grabs. That’s right, you could get a great BMW classic and a piece of superstar memorabilia, all in one package. The car is listed on Classic Car Auctions and it is offered directly by Jay Kay. It’s a 1972 BMW 1602 and has about 57,000 miles on the clock right now. That’s rather good, considering the car’s age, but those miles do show their mark on the body and interior. According to the video posted below, ...

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Welcome to #BIMMERMEET4: A Tribute To BMW Art Cars

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Welcome to #BIMMERMEET4: A Tribute To BMW Art Cars So what is Bimmermeet exactly? Well it’s a meet for BMW enthusiasts, only, it’s held in the beautiful Bangkok, Thailand. Their fourth edition took place recently and it gathered a variety of BMW owners and fans. The latest edition was presented under the slogan “A Tribute To BMW Art Cars” and as you’d expect, there were a lot of interesting Bimmers on display. According to the organizers, there were 400 BMW cars. And not only models like the E21, E30, E36, E46, E90/E92, F30 and G20 from the 3 Series, but also the E12, E28, E34, E60, F10 and G30 from the 5 Series. There were also rare breeds like the the Z3 M Coupe, Z4 M Coupe, Z3 Roadster and Z4 Roadster. You could also see some big hitters, like the M3 GT...

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SPIED: 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost seen having a snow day

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SPIED: 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost seen having a snow day Initially, the next-gen Rolls-Royce Ghost was set to make its debut this summer, with global press drives having already been planned. Personally, I was excited about it, as we would have been among the first to both see and drive the next-gen Ghost, which is showing a ton of promise. However, due to the outbreak of Coronavirus that’s turned the entire planet on its head, it doesn’t see as if that’s going to happen. So spy photos like these just bum me out. (We don’t own the spy photos but you can see them here) In these new photos, we can see the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost doing some winter testing in the snow. Despite being heavily wrapped in camouflage, we can get a good idea of what this next-gen Ghost will loo...

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BMW Group Romania launches Remote Car Delivery and Return Service

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BMW Group Romania launches Remote Car Delivery and Return Service Amid the Coronavirus widespread and the current critical context, BMW Group Romania is premiering the remote car delivery and return for service operations, now available across the entire Romanian network of authorized BMW and MINI dealerships. In this period of crisis, uncertainty and great market pressure on certain professional categories, the freedom of mobility is now crucial more than ever before. Thus, BMW Group Romania is now offering a catered solution for facilitating the safe delivery of a new car for programmed service operations. The facility is free of charge for all clients who receive a new car. The pick-up and delivery service is free for all clients with a minimum service payment amount of RON 1,200 (a...

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2021 Hyundai Genesis G80 – interior Exterior and Drive (Gorgeous Sedan)

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http://youtu.be/33zCEYxCTNI Car T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/zaglop-car Overview From its unique double headlights and gigantic pentagonal grille to its slippery bodywork and sloping roofline, the all-new 2021 Genesis G80 is a rolling beauty. The shapely sedan is inspired by the company's new GV80 SUV, which also looks the part of a high-class luxury vehicle without the high-end price tag. Both entries are Genesis' attempt to usher in a new era and increase its cache as a burgeoning luxury brand the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The G80 slots in between the smaller G70 and the larger G90 sedans, and it's expected to compete with mid-size luxury cars such as the BMW 5-series and the Mercedes-Benz E-class. What's New for 2021? The 2021 G80 is all-new and represents the third g...

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VIDEO: Klaus Fröhlich, R&D Chief, explains BMW’s Power of Choice strategy

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VIDEO: Klaus Fröhlich, R&D Chief, explains BMW’s Power of Choice strategy BMW Group’s Power of Choice strategy is an all-rounding, multi-pillar approach to future mobility, as detailed by R&D chief Klaus Fröhlich. In a recent presentation video, Fröhlich stresses the fact that the key to ensure success in the field of mobility is diversity. Or, better said, offering conventional internal combustion powertrains together with pure electric, plug-in hybrid and even hydrogen fuel cell alternatives. BMW’s R&D chief further highlights the “Power of Choice” aims to offer a diversity of powertrains, which clients can freely choose from based on their own desires and needs. BMW said this approach is substantially safer and more prudent than simply focus...

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BMW Group reaffirms commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology

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BMW Group reaffirms commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology BMW announced today its commitment of offering a sustainable hydrogen fuel cell technology in series production vehicles in the near future. According to BMW, the Bavarians are carefully and constructively building a multi-pillar powertrain and mobility strategy. When the market is ready, the hydrogen fuel cell technology could become the fourth pillar of the strategic approach in the long-term. BMW Group is confident that conventional engines will continue to co-exist with electric, plug-in hybrid and, potentially, hydrogen fuel cell alternatives for a long time. Diversity is the key, as the automotive giant affirms. The road to free-emission mobility is taken on systematically and gradually, by carefully considering the ...

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BMW i Hydrogen NEXT coming in 2022 with 368 horsepower

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BMW i Hydrogen NEXT coming in 2022 with 368 horsepower The future BMW i Hydrogen NEXT fuel cell electric vehicle is scheduled to be unveiled in 2022, equipped with a state-of-the-art hydrogen-based powertrain. As part of its long-term commitment to fuel cell technology, BMW Group will launch the second generation of its hydrogen-based powertrain in 2022 on a small series of the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT based on the current X5 generation. The prospects of offering a larger-scale series production BMW FCEV depend very much on market conditions, requisite infrastructure, competitive pricing and customer requirements. BMW estimates that it will be able to launch such a vehicle in the second half of this decade at the earliest. Coming back to the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT, the new trial model will be ...

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What is the difference between the BMW i3 and the i3s?

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What is the difference between the BMW i3 and the i3s? What is the difference between the BMW i3 and BMW i3s? That’s a we get frequently asked. In a way, the answer is simple and in a way, it is not. It takes a trained eye to spot the difference between the two that use the same 42 kWh battery pack, same motor and same layout. BMW i3s The i3s is BMW’s Sport Edition of the i3 which debuted as a 2018 with the mid-cycle update of the electric car. The i3s enhancements include the trifecta of increased power, improved handling, and a more athletic appearance. The BMW i3s models have a lowered and wider stance as well as unique wider 20-inch wheels with performance summer tires. Visually the i3s is most easily identified by its gloss black wheel arch molding, unique front, rear ...

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BMW wants a transforming steering wheel for autonomous cars

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BMW wants a transforming steering wheel for autonomous cars Ever since Bertha Benz first drove the Patent Motorwagen back in 1886, steering wheels have been round things that you turn to steer the front wheels. Sure, there have been some funky variations over the years, such as a few square-shaped wheels and even a Saab which had a joystick, but for the most part steering wheels have been almost exactly the same as Bertha Benz’s. That’s because there really hasn’t been any sort of secondary function for a steering wheel. But with the advent of autonomous cars, what’s demanded of a steering wheel is going to change. Which is why BMW has recently filed a patent for a transforming steering wheel. Some patent drawings were found by BMWX2Forum and they show a steering...

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A Complete Icon: The History Of The BMW Hofmeister Kink

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A Complete Icon: The History Of The BMW Hofmeister Kink Just as the kidney grille, the Hofmeister kink is like a business card for BMW, an element that is instantly associated with the German automotive constructor. The Hofmeister kink is a visual design element that’s been featured on every model since the advent of the BMW Neue Klasse models in 1961. It is sometimes mistakenly translated as “Hofmeister kick” by dropping the “n” letter from the German “Hofmeister Knick” that denotes the side window design element. It is, as well, wrong to spell it with double “f” letters instead of a single one. 50 Years of BMW New Class, BMW 1500 (03/2011) The Hofmeister kink derives its title from the name of its creator, Wilhelm Hofmeister, who ...

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Is the BMW M340i xDrive Touring is the best all-around Bimmer on sale?

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Is the BMW M340i xDrive Touring is the best all-around Bimmer on sale? Fast wagons are always the apples of enthusiasts’ eyes. Their ability to blend sports car performance with daily-driver usability are second-to-none and the reason why enthusiasts love them so. The Germans are the most famous for fast wagons, even if they aren’t alone. While Audi and Mercedes-Benz are the most well-known makers of performance wagons, BMW isn’t without its own as well. One of which is the BMW M340i xDrive Touring, a car that sadly isn’t sold in our home market, North America. It’s unfortunate that we can’t get the M340i Touring in the ‘States because it’s likely BMW’s best all-around car. I’ll clarify a bit — the BMW M340i Touring isn&r...

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Jochen Paesen, former BMW designer, joins Kia Motors to lead interior design

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Jochen Paesen, former BMW designer, joins Kia Motors to lead interior design Former BWM designer Jochen Paesen joins the design studio at Kia Motors. The South Korean-based design team is led by Karim Habib, former BMW Head of Design. This is Kia’s third major hire from BMW’s pool of talent which also includes Albert Biermann, previously head of engineering at BMW M. Paesen has a name for himself while working on the interior design of the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics which later became the BMW i8. The Belgium national is a globetrotter having lived in South Africa, France, England, Holland and Germany. We finished his design degree at Coventry University in England, then attended the Royal College of Art. Prior to BMW, Paesen worked for Volkswagen for 5 years where he cra...

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LARTE Design spices up the X3, X4 and X5 with new body kits

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LARTE Design spices up the X3, X4 and X5 with new body kits European tuning specialist LARTE Design premieres the dedicated Performance kits for the BMW X3, X4 and X5. The body parts kits are addressed to the M Sport versions of the G01, G02 and G05 series. Each of the LARTE Performance kits comprises of nine main body parts. At the client’s request, the design and aerodynamic elements can be manufactured from carbon fiber or composite materials. In addition, besides the raw material look, the body parts can also be finished in the car’s main body color or in a glossy black shade. The tuning specialist also offers the possibility to decorate the body parts and interior elements in an aged bronze finish, adding further style to the car. It takes about 6 hours to fully instal...

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Ferrada launches new FR7 wheels for BMW M8 Competition Coupe

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Ferrada launches new FR7 wheels for BMW M8 Competition Coupe Wheel manufacturer Ferrada is now offering the all-black FR7 design rims for the new BMW M8 Competition Coupe. The FR7 style alloys feature a 7-spoke pattern that form a star design. The rims are exclusively available in matte black finish and display a concave architecture, with the 7 spokes having a striking carved look. For the new M8 Competition Coupe, the Ferrada FR7 style wheels boast a lightweight construction and comfortable clearance to accommodate even the large-sized brake kits. Exclusively for the F92 M8, the FR7 model is now available with a 21-inch diameter for the front and rear wheels. The new Ferrada wheels for the M8 Competition Coupe is suitable for 10.5-inch wide front tires and 12-inch wide rear tires. Th...

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Video: BMW M4 and E90 M3 star in a CarWow Drag Race special

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Video: BMW M4 and E90 M3 star in a CarWow Drag Race special Thanks to CarWow, we take a look at an old fashioned drag race. The video below aims to answer a nagging question: what is best in a straight line – aspiration or forced induction. Lining up at the starting line, Mat is driving a Lexus RC F, one of the few cars still in production, using a naturally aspirated engine under the hood. The Lexus has a 5-liter V8 to rely on, making 477 HP. That’s more than almost all the cars here, with the exception of the Mercedes-AMG C63 S. That car has a 4-liter twin-turbo V8 under the hood, good for 510 HP and a lot of torque. Is it the clear favorite? Depends. We also have an older Mercedes-Benz C63 here, the last model to use a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 under the hood, goo...