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Mar272020 by adminNo Comments

What are the different packages for the BMW E46 3 Series

What are the different packages for the BMW E46 3 Series The E46-generation 3 Series is easily one of the most popular BMWs of all time. Not only did it sell like crazy when it was new but it continues to do so on the second-hand market. In fact, used-car sites are filled to the brim with E46s in various conditions, waiting for new owners. However, buying an E46 isn’t as easy as just picking one. There were, and still are, many things to consider about the fan-favorite 3 Series, as model types, packages and options can make a world of a difference. Thankfully, the folks over at Bimmerfest have compiled a nice little list of all the different packages, options and trim levels available on the E46 3 Series. This sort of list can be an invaluable tool when shopping for your next car,...

Mar272020 by adminNo Comments

VIDEO: Why do BMW and Mercedes-Benz offer cheaper cars?

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VIDEO: Why do BMW and Mercedes-Benz offer cheaper cars? Premium automakers have consistently attempted to bring in younger buyers at the lower end of the market. The idea is to get customers into the brand while their young so they can become a fan of the brand and continue to buy more expensive cars as they get older. So brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi have all offered less expensive, entry-level models to try and bring that younger buyer in, with varying degrees of success. In fact, for the most part, each brand’s cheapest cars have failed. So why do they keep doing it and is it still worth it? This new video from CNBC walks us all through some of the history behind both BMW’s and Mercedes’ entry-level cars. For starters, we get to see the BMW 3 Series Compac...

Mar272020 by adminNo Comments

MINI Pickup truck heading to auction, looks cuter than ever

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MINI Pickup truck heading to auction, looks cuter than ever The MINI brand isn’t necessarily known for its pickup trucks and yet, they are part of the company’s history. MINI actually built a lot of peculiar machines over the years, all of them based on the platform created by Sir Alec Issigonis back in the ’50s. Even though that’s the case, people are still complaining about the Countryman or the Clubman these days, claiming they are tarnishing the immaculate history of the winged-logo brand. Well, to their surprise, MINI actually built cars like this pickup truck as far back as 1961 and this no crazy man’s invention but a real, MINI product. This was actually in production up to 1983 and over 58,000 units were made, probably aimed at making your life easi...

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BMW USA announces pricing for 2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive Sedans

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BMW USA announces pricing for 2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive Sedans BMW USA announces the pricing for the 2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive plug-in hybrids. The BMW 330e sedan has an MSRP of $44,550 while the 330e xDrive will cost $46,550, plus $995 Destination and Handling fee for both models. Just like its predecessor, the revised PHEV drivetrain uses the combination of a four-cylinder gasoline engine and electric motor, but with an XtraBoost providing even more power for a short time. Said powertrain consists of a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine that on its own makes 181 hp. The electric motor that’s integrated into the eight-speed automatic makes an additional 107 hp. Those two combine for 288 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, which is only up 5 hp over the previous-gen car, and equal tor...

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Rendering: IMSA BMW 3.0 CSL Reimagined in road-legal clothes

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Rendering: IMSA BMW 3.0 CSL Reimagined in road-legal clothes The one car that started the BMW M phenomenon didn’t even wear the M badge on the boot. It was the BMW 3.0 CSL, a car that was developed under Jochen Neerpasch’s supervision and became a track sensation. Its success prompted BMW to do more in the field of motorsport and even set up the Motorsport division. It was so outrageously in your face that the track version earned the nickname ‘Batmobil’, one that rings true to this day. The track model was actually based on the road-legal BMW 3.0 CS model but with a lot of changes done to it, to be able to keep up on the track. The regulations of that era demanded that some cars be made in road-legal clothes to allow the track-ready special to compete. Therefore...

Mar262020 by adminNo Comments

The new Land Rover Defender is going to eat a lot of BMW X5s

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The new Land Rover Defender is going to eat a lot of BMW X5s The embargo for reviews of the all-new Land Rover Defender lifted today, which is why the internet is awash with them. It’s also the first truly new Defender since Henry VIII was King. So it’s a big deal. Turns out, though, that the new Defender warrants the publicity in its own right as it seems to be damn good. After reading and watching some reviews today, I have a strong feeling that Land Rover is going to eat BMW’s, along with the other Germans’, lunch. In its segment is the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Audi Q7. All of those cars are around the same price to start, when equipped similarly — hovering around the $60,000-mark — so none of them have a substantial price advantage over...

Mar262020 by adminNo Comments

BMW 225xe, 330e and 530e eDrive Edition launches in he Netherlands

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BMW 225xe, 330e and 530e eDrive Edition launches in he Netherlands BMW launches the special eDrive Edition models on the Dutch market to further boost sales of electrified models. The limited-run eDrive Edition is now available to order for the BMW 225xe Active Tourer, 330e and 530e plug-in hybrid models. The specification package is very attractive as the special eDrive Edition adds high-end equipment for the three electrified Bimmers. The new BMW 225xe eDrive Edition offers a customer promo advantage of up to EUR 6,772. The plug-in hybrid Active Tourer boasts the standard High Executive Package, which comprises a special range-topping equipment including: LED headlights and fog lights Navigation system Plus with RTTI BMW Head Up Display Cruise Control Park Distance Control Sport stee...

Mar262020 by adminNo Comments

VIDEO: Watch an E66 7 Series take on a brand-new Audi A8

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VIDEO: Watch an E66 7 Series take on a brand-new Audi A8 Just yesterday, we say a video from Jay Emm in which he compared the economy of his V12-powered BMW 760i and a Nissan Leaf. Obviously that’s a flawed comparison, even he admits it, but it’s a fun and interesting one. Today, though, he compares the his 760i with his own 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (*gasp* he owns both BMW and Mercedes?!) and the brand-new Audi A8L. The video is only part one of several, as each car will get its own video review and then they’ll all be totaled up and a winner will be named. This video is merely an introduction to each car, how their features compare and how much they were when new, as well as how much he paid for his two cars. Yes, this is also a bit of a flawed test but it’s ...

Mar262020 by adminNo Comments

VIDEO: Let’s Take a Stroll Down the Memory Lane of BMW Kidney Grilles

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VIDEO: Let’s Take a Stroll Down the Memory Lane of BMW Kidney Grilles To say that BMW has been getting some flak for its new kidney grille design would be a gross understatement. The new grille design, first introduced on the BMW X7 and made even more extreme for the Concept 4, isn’t very well received among BMW enthusiasts, or the entire sighted world. However, there may be a lot of hate for the wrong reasons. If you just don’t like the design, that’s one thing. But if you’re hatred stems from the perception that BMW is throwing away its heritage, you might be a touch misguided, as this video will demonstrate. Ever since the inception of the brand, its kidney grille design has been changing. It’s changed with almost every decade and, even drastically so on...

Mar262020 by adminNo Comments

BMWBLOG Podcast: Episode 21 — M235i Gran Coupe and COVID19

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BMWBLOG Podcast: Episode 21 — M235i Gran Coupe and COVID19 Well, it’s that time of the week again. It’s time for you to caress your ears with the soothing voice of a nasally 30-year old car nerd, in a room with the acoustics of a cement coffin. It’s BMWBLOG Podcast time! All jokes aside, our latest episode of our podcast has gone live, it’s episode 21 and it’s a good one. And I’m not just saying that because I’m the host… In this latest episode, Horatiu joins me to talk about a few different topics but the most important of which is the Coronavirus, which has been wreaking havoc across the globe. It’s a more somber and serious topic than our usual stuff but it’s important that we discuss it, its impact on the automotive indust...

Mar262020 by adminNo Comments

Photo Gallery: Restored BMW 2800 GTS is a blast from the past

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Photo Gallery: Restored BMW 2800 GTS is a blast from the past In today’s fast-paced world it’s hard to believe that cars were once built manually. I’m not talking about the assembly lines and how the cars were put together but also about the way the chassis and body were made. A long long time ago coach builders were instrumental for making a car and the BMW 2800 GTS is a testament to those days. That’s because the 2800 GTS was made by Italian coachbuilder Pietro Frua. The car was based on the E9 platform but, as you can see in the photos below, it looked almost nothing like it. Frua was the one that decided to create a truly bespoke car and he definitely gave it a bespoke look. This car started life as a 2800 CS but Frua wanted a bit more style. Therefore, while...

Mar252020 by adminNo Comments

Spofec Rolls-Royce Cullinan (2020) – Ultimate Luxury SUV!

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http://youtu.be/v7uMoJSxEMA Car T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/zaglop-car New Release: Spofec Rolls Royce Cullinan The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is one of the world's most extravagant SUVs straight from the factory. SPOFEC makes the English luxury motor car even more exclusive with a sophisticated refinement range that at the same time also boosts the driving dynamics. The spectacular SPOFEC OVERDOSE widebody gives the five-door an even more striking appearance. Under the fender flares at the front and rear axle is room for forged SPOFEC 24-inch wheels developed in cooperation with American manufacturer Vossen. The SPOFEC lowering module allows lowering the ride height of the Cullinan by about 40 millimeters to complement the sporty street tires. SPOFEC also breathes some extra fire ...

Mar252020 by adminNo Comments

Report: Apple allegedly working with BMW to offer ‘Car Key’ feature

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Report: Apple allegedly working with BMW to offer ‘Car Key’ feature BMW, as well as other car makers, are investing heavily in new technologies, as the customers are demanding them. Smartphone integration is a key element they need to keep in mind and some progress has been made so far, to turn your connection to the world in a more capable tool inside your car. BMW, for example, allows you to use your Android smartphone as a car key and has an app that allows you to check on your car’s status from across the globe. Those are some pretty cool features but Apple users have been left out in this regard and this was a bit of a surprise to many people. That’s because BMW has only offered Apple CarPlay connectivity in their cars so far, leaving Android Auto aside. At the same tim...

Mar252020 by adminNo Comments

BMW M235i Gran Coupe in Melbourne Red, starting at AUD 69,990 in Australia

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BMW M235i Gran Coupe in Melbourne Red, starting at AUD 69,990 in Australia We bring you a stunning imagery of the new BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe in Melbourne Red, which recently celebrated the debut on the Australian market. The more I see the new 2 Series Gran Coupe, the more I start to like it. Yes, it needs a decent amount of time to get acquainted to the polarizing compact four-door coupe. While not all will label it as beautiful, the first-ever Bimmer of its kind is certainly a dynamic and controversial appearance. The rakish roofline, combined with the muscular rear shoulders and the self-assured styling transform the new 2 Series Gran Coupe into a very seductive proposition in the compact segment. The high-gloss black line connecting the tail lamps is a new design element that ...

Mar252020 by adminNo Comments

This 2020 Nardo Grey BMW M340i is one of a kind

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This 2020 Nardo Grey BMW M340i is one of a kind Youtuber Joe Achilles brings us an exciting new video featuring a 2020 Nardo Grey BMW M340i. If Nardo Grey sounds familiar, then it’s likely that you’ve seen it before on many BMWs and especially on Audi cars. While Nardo Gray may be known as an Audi finish, recently it found its way to various models from other manufacturers, ranging from the Ferrari 458 Italia, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. We’ve also seen it on a BMW M8, an M3 or even on an i8. To make things even more exciting, this BMW M340i sports a series of M Performance Parts. As seen below, there’s an M Performance front splitter along with a rear spoiler diffuser. All of these parts are available in a choice of carbon, black high-gloss ...

Mar252020 by adminNo Comments

2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe tested in New Zeeland

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2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe tested in New Zeeland NZ’s online mag Stuff finds the BMW new 2 Series Gran Coupe to be quite a surprisingly compelling car for its money. The 2 Series Gran Coupe is an interesting proposition in the compact premium segment, as its dimensions near the E46 3 Series from 90s. As editors note, the F44 generation fits rather perfectly in the lineup as the gap between the 1 Series and 3 Series is now wider than ever before. Like the new F40 1 series, the new compact four-door coupe is also underpinned by the front-driven FAAR platform. So if you are not a die-hard fan of rear-driven Bimmer, the new 2 Series GC should do the trick for you. At first, New Zealand will get two versions of the new model: 218i and M235i xDrive, just like the Australian neighbors...

Mar252020 by adminNo Comments

BMW X6 M50d: 0-250 km/h acceleration on the German Autobahn

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BMW X6 M50d: 0-250 km/h acceleration on the German Autobahn AutoTopNL took the BMW X6 M50d beast for a flat-out acceleration on the Autobahn. The Dutch publication is specialized in such tests which are performed only with experienced drivers and on section of highways or Autobahn that have no speed limits. The newest vehicle to be trialed for the “0 to top speed” acceleration is the new BMW X6 M50d quad-turbo performance Sports Activity Coupe. Having driven this beauty recently, I can guarantee that it’s definitely a brute. The model is powered by quad-turbo version of the B57 3.0-liter straight-six diesel engine, which will be phased out later this year. The mighty powerplant is capable to reach a peak output of 400 PS / 394 hp at 4,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 7...

Mar252020 by adminNo Comments

Test: BMW 118d battles the new Golf and A-Class with a surprising conclusion

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Test: BMW 118d battles the new Golf and A-Class with a surprising conclusion German publication auto motor und sport brought together the BMW 1 Series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and new VW Golf in a comparison test to see which one is the best choice in the compact segment. After establishing itself as a benchmark in the mainstream compact class, now the Golf has high aspirations for the premium segment, endangering the seats of the already well-established BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class counterparts. The AMuS comparison test aims to find out just about that: if the new Golf is suitable enough to cater to clients that would have otherwise chosen the compact Bimmer or Merc. Right from the beginning, it is important to mention that now BMW is no longer the special kid in the class. R...

Mar252020 by adminNo Comments

Unpopular Opinion: I’m Starting to Love the E65 7 Series and its Making Me Uncomfortable

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Unpopular Opinion: I’m Starting to Love the E65 7 Series and its Making Me Uncomfortable I’m sure this has happened to a lot of you; you go to school with someone you really don’t like and then, several years after you’ve graduated, you run into them again and you’re suddenly really attracted to them. It’s not uncommon at all to find new appreciation for someone or something after years of separation. Well, that very thing has just happened to me with the E65 7 Series and, honestly, it’s making me a bit uncomfortable. Full transparency: it happened to me about five minutes ago, when I finished up a little blog about Jay Emm and his dodgy maths. In that video, he compares the fuel economy of buying either a Nissan Leaf or a V12-powered BMW 760i. The sp...

Mar242020 by adminNo Comments

TEST DRIVE: BMW 220d Gran Coupe – For Those Who Want To Own A BMW Badge

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TEST DRIVE: BMW 220d Gran Coupe – For Those Who Want To Own A BMW Badge While BMW diesels are “forbidden” in the U.S. market, the Europeans still enjoy a larger variety of models. The new BMW 220d Gran Coupe is one of the latest diesels to join the European fleet and we recently had the chance to drive in Portugal. The new diesel is the second most affordable 2 Series Gran Coupe in the lineup, starting at 39,900 euros. The M Sport Package moves the price up to 44,000 euros. If you throw in some 19-inch wheels and other optional packages, it can easily climb over 50,000 euros. So now it goes into the 3 Series territory. But will customers pick the new, quirky Gran Coupe over the iconic 3er? That’s what we set to find out. Where Does It Fit In The Lineup? The BMW 2...

Mar242020 by adminNo Comments

Which Car would you buy with $100,000?

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Which Car would you buy with $100,000? It’s self-quarantine time in most of the civilized world, as citizens around the globe attempt to stay inside and away from the Coronavirus. While we’re here, stuck indoors, let’s have a little fun. We already spoke about which non-BMW would be in our dream garage. Now, we’re going to present another scenario — which car would you buy with $100,000? To make the game a bit more interesting, let’s make you choose two different cars, one BMW and one non-BMW, and you have up to $100,000 to spend on each. You don’t have to spend the whole six-figures on either car but you only get one car per category. So you can’t choose a BMW M2 and 5 Series for the BMW category. It has to be just one car for each. That ...

Mar242020 by adminNo Comments

What non-BMW dream car is a must-have is your all-time dream garage?

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What non-BMW dream car is a must-have is your all-time dream garage? We’re all fans of BMW here, that’s why you’re reading this article and why I’m writing it. However, not all of us are exclusively BMW fans, present company included. Most of us like other brands and other cars from other brands, even rival brands of BMW. To be honest, if I were to choose an all-time dream car — even though I find that almost impossible — it likely wouldn’t be a BMW. There are too many incredible cars from too many brands for that to be the case. Admittedly, many of you BMW fans might choose a BMW as your all-time dream car. But let’s play a game and leave BMW out of the picture. Let’s choose our all-time dream car, one from any era that would be a m...

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VIDEO: Supercar Blondie takes us inside the BMW i4 Concept

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VIDEO: Supercar Blondie takes us inside the BMW i4 Concept Without question, the most important car in BMW’s pipeline is the upcoming i4. With its all-electric powertrain, Gran Coupe-styling and impressive specs, the BMW i4 will be the car that (in theory) launches the Bavarian brand into the future. To tease us, BMW released the i4 Concept, which is apparently about 85-percent production-ready. So as funky as the concept looks, expect a lot of it to translate to the road. Unfortunately, we didn’t get too much of a look at the i4 Concept, as its Geneva Motor Show debut was cancelled. Thankfully, though, Supercar Blondie has released this video, showing it off. In this video, Supercar Blondie takes a deep dive into the BMW i4 Concept, to show us its exterior features, interio...

Mar242020 by adminNo Comments

BMW 218i Gran Coupe priced from AUD 47,990 on Australian market

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BMW 218i Gran Coupe priced from AUD 47,990 on Australian market Just a few days ago, the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe marked its official entry onto the Australian market. The first-ever BMW four-door coupe now caters to the Oz clients with the help of an attractive equipment package and looks that certainly won’t get by unnoticed. The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) is available right away to order with prices starting from AUD 47,990 for Australia. The new compact Bimmer is cleverly slotted between the 1 Series hatchback and the 3 Series mid-class sedan. The F44 generation will perfectly accomplish the task of a competent four-door proposition in the compact segment, bridging the gap between the F40 and the G20 without the need of having an extra, globally-addressed 1 Series S...

Mar232020 by adminNo Comments

San Luis Potosí BMW plant will also shutdown due to COVID-19

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San Luis Potosí BMW plant will also shutdown due to COVID-19 Industry Trend is reporting that the San Luis Potosí BMW plant will start a planned shutdown later this month and will be in effect until April 19. BMW says that in the face of the global health contingency, it has implemented preventive actions to protect the health and safety of its collaborators, partners and visitors, such as canceling international business travel until further notice and implementing remote work, among others. “We will start on March 28 with our scheduled Easter strike which will last until April 19. After that, we will continue as the situation requires,” said BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí, adding that they will continue to monitor the situation to, if necessary, take ad...

Mar232020 by adminNo Comments

BMW and Mercedes-Benz unite in the Fight Against Racism

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BMW and Mercedes-Benz unite in the Fight Against Racism Yesterday, March 21, was the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. To show some love for diversity, as well as celebrate diversity among their employees, both BMW and Mercedes-Benz teamed up for a social media post. On BMW Group’s Twitter account, the Bavarians posted a photo of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which isn’t something you often see without some snarky caption. However, instead of some rival ribbing, the caption of the photo read: “Now that we have your attention: Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Two competitors have united to defend a common belief: diversity is what brings our companies success. Let’s all stand as one to #Fi...

Mar232020 by adminNo Comments

VIDEO: Watch how a Rolls-Royce Ghost takes the Nurburgring in POV

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VIDEO: Watch how a Rolls-Royce Ghost takes the Nurburgring in POV Whenever we talk about high-performance cars, like the BMW M5 or M8 Competition, there are times when we mention their ability to play on a race track. It’s a bit of a useless exercise, if I’m honest, talking about a road car’s track ability. Its uselessness stems from the fact that about 0.01 percent of all performance car owners will actually take their cars to the race track. So what about a Rolls-Royce, the pinnacle of opulence and quiet comfort? That number drops to a flat zero. That’s what makes this video so great to watch. In it, two guys take a Rolls-Royce Ghost on the most famous race track in the world — the Nurburgring. Just take that in for a second; a Roller on the ‘...

Mar232020 by adminNo Comments

BMW Team Studie returns in 2020 with 3 racing cars

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BMW Team Studie returns in 2020 with 3 racing cars This week, BMW Team Studie announced the team structure for the 2020 season. This is the seventh year of collaboration with BMW JAPAN for the BLANCPAIN GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA. BMW Team Studie won the team and driver’s championship in 2018 and 2019. The BMW M6 GT3 also makes a return with team manager Kazumichi Go and director Yasuaki Suzuki. The drivers are Seiji Ara and Tomohide Yamaguchi. Tomohide Yamaguchi is the last year’s champion of the Porsche Carrera Cup Japan. In addition to these two drivers, the BMW Works driver Augusto Farfus will join as the third driver in the Fuji 500km race. The racing cars will use Yokohama tires. In addition, BMW Team Studie will run in the Pirelli Super Taikyu series with two entrants. ...

Mar232020 by adminNo Comments

BMW 8 Series apparently stockpiling in US dealerships

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BMW 8 Series apparently stockpiling in US dealerships According to some dealer statements, the BMW 8 Series isn’t doing very well in the US in terms of sales, with dealers angry about the situations. In a recent report by Autonews, most BMW dealerships across the US are facing an unwanted situation at the upper end of the model portfolio. To be precise, the 8 Series is the culprit here which tends to accumulate in high numbers, blocking the inventories. Dealers complain that the reason behind this issue seems to be lack of adequate marketing campaign for the 8 Series halo model. When it was revealed back in 2018, with the Coupe (G15) version the first to premiere, BMW was proud to have revived the iconic 8 Series nameplate. However, according to the report, marketing efforts have...

Mar232020 by adminNo Comments

The new BMW M760Li xDrive: Photos from the South African launch

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The new BMW M760Li xDrive: Photos from the South African launch 12-cylinder cars are a rarity today. The new BMW M760Li xDrive is the perfect demonstration of how lucky we are to be still getting such fascinating machines in an era when classic ICE technology is constantly threatened by electromobility. V12 powerplants will go extinct in the near future with the advent of new electric and plug-in hybrid powering technologies. It is indeed sad to see such great technical masterpiece go to rest for eternity. BMW is one of the very last automotive constructor still offering a 12-cylinder high-end version. The BMW M760Li xDrive marches on in the LCI generation as well, now more attractive than ever. The range-topping 7 Series displays a self-confident, muscular fascia dominated by the spec...