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Apr132020 by adminNo Comments

BMW E30 325ix with 300 miles on the clock is asking for $50,000

BMW E30 325ix with 300 miles on the clock is asking for $50,000

BMW E30 325ix with 300 miles on the clock is asking for $50,000 The automotive world just keeps on giving these days, with rare finds popping up here and there, seemingly more often than usual. Maybe it’s just because everyone is running out of stories to run during quarantine but I’ve been seeing more mint cars in the last few weeks than ever and this 1991 BMW E30 325ix is no exception. Not long ago we covered a different one with more than just a few miles on the clock, available for a measly price of $6,000. Today we’re looking at the other end of the spectrum. It’s a known fact that mint BMW E30 M3 models are now going for six-figure sums on the regular but what about the less loved and yet still mighty fun to drive BMW 325ix? Is it worth at least half of wha...

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A new rendering of the 2020 BMW 5 Series Facelift

A new rendering of the 2020 BMW 5 Series Facelift

A new rendering of the 2020 BMW 5 Series Facelift BMW will debut next month their 2020 BMW 5 Series Facelift. The business sedan will be first introduced digitally, followed at a later date by public viewings. Ahead of the unveil, based on recent spy photos, rendering artists are trying to capture the changes on the facelift model. This new rendering comes from @AscarissDesign and, naturally, builds upon the existing design of the 5 Series. The kidney grille gets slightly restyled with thicker outer edges and only a bit larger than the current model. According to our sources, the 5 Series LCI will not go the route of the 7 Series Facelift and its huge kidneys. The headlights are sleeker and they continue to connect into the outer edge of the kidneys. Some changes are expected in the bu...

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2020 Tesla Model 3 – In Depth Review!

2020 Tesla Model 3 – In Depth Review!

http://youtu.be/XODe8mwiUvw Thank you: SDA Dan Cars https://www.youtube.com/c/SDADan Tesla Referral Code : http://ts.la/stupinean5809 What's New for 2020? Tesla consistently updates its vehicles with over-the-air software tweaks and, occasionally, new mechanical components, but the company does not roll out changes to its vehicles on a conventional model-year basis. As a result, we cannot predict what changes might come to the Model 3 in the coming months, and the company will not tell us much about what the future holds in terms of updates. The Model 3 recently added features such as lane-keep assist and standard Autopilot capability (this is the company's name for its autonomous-driving feature), and now has additional charging capability via the company's upgraded V3 Supercharger net...

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BMWBLOG Podcast: Episode 23 — BMW M5s Ranked, 8 Series and Quarantine Car Care

BMWBLOG Podcast: Episode 23 — BMW M5s Ranked, 8 Series and Quarantine Car Care

BMWBLOG Podcast: Episode 23 — BMW M5s Ranked, 8 Series and Quarantine Car Care It’s that time again, time to fill your earholes with the soothing sound of a man who just recently turned thirty but has the voice of a pubescent teenager. This week’s episode of the podcast is a bit late and we apologize for that. However, it’s here and in it I talk about some interesting topics, some of which caused a bit of controversy during the week. First up is our BMW M5 rankings. Earlier in the week, we ranked each generation of M5, from best to worst, and our list was met with some interesting comments. While most of you readers disagreed with at least some part of the list, there was some very interesting discussion. It’s interesting to see some of the rankings from you read...

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BMW Door Handle Design: The Evolution Over The Years

BMW Door Handle Design: The Evolution Over The Years

BMW Door Handle Design: The Evolution Over The Years Door handles often go by unnoticed, but they are quite an essential part of the entire design philosophy, besides ensuring the easy access into the car. To be visually effective, door handles must evenly complement the styling of the car. They come in many shapes nowadays, but mostly the technical and practical essence stays the same. A short intro In recent years, the automotive constructor have tended to standardize the design of the door handles and add more security features to this type of vehicle equipment. The evolution was from the basic door lock that was visible in the driver’s door handle towards more digitalized and secure versions. These new door handles incorporate either pressure-sensitive areas that can be press...

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VIDEO: Check out the E30 BMW 320is — The Italian M3

VIDEO: Check out the E30 BMW 320is — The Italian M3

VIDEO: Check out the E30 BMW 320is — The Italian M3 History is littered with unique cars that came about due to funky loopholes in laws. As different countries often have different automotive laws, there were countless instances throughout history when automakers had to get creative to workaround differences in regulations. One such car is the Italian-market E30-generation BMW 320is, which is often nicknamed the “Italian M3”. Back in the ’80s, if you wanted a non-E30 3 Series, you wanted one of the six-cylinder models, such as the beloved 325is. However, the Italian government slapped heavy taxes on engines above 2.0 liters at the time. So BMW created a car that could offer customers something unique and fun without having to break the bank on taxes and fees. It did so...

Apr122020 by adminNo Comments

Video: BMW F90 M5 compared in detail to BMW M8 Competition

Video: BMW F90 M5 compared in detail to BMW M8 Competition

Video: BMW F90 M5 compared in detail to BMW M8 Competition Recently, the guys from Evolve have been posting more content on their Youtube channel. The latest video published covers a topic that is heavily debated these days: should you get the M5 or spend more and go for the M8 instead? It’s a relevant topic considering the fact that both of these cars share a magnificent drivetrain underneath that sheet metal. Now, for those looking for a high-performance M model things are pretty much even between these two, even though the M8 Competition has a slight edge on paper. According to BMW, if we were to compare the Competition models of both the M5 and the M8, we’d find extremely small discrepancies. Both have a 625 PS 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 under the hood and both have 750 Nm ...

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VIDEO: Is the BMW M140i Hatchback a Future Classic?

VIDEO: Is the BMW M140i Hatchback a Future Classic?

VIDEO: Is the BMW M140i Hatchback a Future Classic? There are a few relatively modern BMWs that will likely become future classics, cars that enthusiasts seek out on the used market for years to come. The BMW M2 is likely the most obvious choice but a less obvious choice might be the BMW M140i, the brand’s only rear-wheel drive, six-cylinder hot-hatch. Could it become the next sought-after classic? In this new video from Jay Emm, we take a look at the M140i and this very question. Now that the 1 Series hatchback has gone front-wheel drive, the previous-generation rear-wheel drive car is becoming even more desirable. Not that it wasn’t loved when it was new, because it was, but it’s gaining even more fan appreciation thanks to its less exciting successor. When the rear-...

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Top Gear pits the all-new MINI Cooper SE against the Honda E

Top Gear pits the all-new MINI Cooper SE against the Honda E

Top Gear pits the all-new MINI Cooper SE against the Honda E Now that the MINI Cooper SE is finally here, it enters a segment that’s going to soon be flush with competition. With competitors from Volkswagen and Audi on the way, for instance, the segment is premium EV hatchback segment is beginning to get red hot. However, for the time being, the main competitor for MINI’s new EV warm-hatch is the Honda E. Poke fun at its badge all you want but the Honda E is the real deal. It’s a small, rear-wheel drive electric hatchback with about 130 hp and 232 lb-ft of instant torque. It sits on a bespoke EV chassis with a 35 kWh battery pack in its floor, giving it 137 miles of range and a surprisingly hefty curb weight of around 1,500 kg (3,300-ish lbs). According to Honda, 0-60 ...

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Video: Dinan Launches Axle back exhaust for BMW M340i

Video: Dinan Launches Axle back exhaust for BMW M340i

Video: Dinan Launches Axle back exhaust for BMW M340i The people over at Dinan have been hard at work lately trying to put together a new exhaust for the most powerful 3 Series on sale today – the BMW M340i. This car will serve as a sort of surrogate until the new M3 comes out so the interest in it is pretty high. Therefore, tuners have to adapt and one of the things you can easily change about your M340i is the exhaust. Not that it doesn’t sound great already but because you can always make due with a bit more volume, right? What we have in the video below is an axle back upgrade for the M340i from Dinan. What you’ll notice immediately are the bigger tips at the end there, the quad setup hosting 4″ pipes with either ceramic black or polished finishes to choose f...

Apr112020 by adminNo Comments

SPIED: Best scoops of the 2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) yet

SPIED: Best scoops of the 2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) yet

SPIED: Best scoops of the 2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) yet The newest set of spy shots with the forthcoming G22 2021 BMW 4 Series are the most revealing to date, with outer camouflage having been peeled off quite consistently. In the latest scoops (which you can see here), the new 4 Series Coupe reveals a few more details than before. We can now clearly judge the proportions of the body as the exterior cladding is pretty much off. By now, the prototypes have entered the final experimental phase. Set for an official online debut in June 2020, the new generation of the BMW 4 Series Coupe is now bolder and more polarizing than ever before, exposing a daring design philosophy that will ignite intense debates. The side profile of the car is as clean as it can get, featuring a lot of influen...

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Photo Tutorial: How To Create Real Motion Blur In Your Car Photos

Photo Tutorial: How To Create Real Motion Blur In Your Car Photos

Photo Tutorial: How To Create Real Motion Blur In Your Car Photos BMWBLOG and Machines With Souls teamed to create a series of tutorials on how to proper photograph cars and how to create the perfect automotive images. This is the second installment of this tutorial which can be followed here. Today, we’re learning how to add “real” motion blur to your automotive images. If you’re a regular reader, you’re aware that Photoshop is my go-to for post-production on images. That’s still true, but I recently came across a program that’s specific to the automotive photography realm: VirtualRig Studio. What it’s for If you’ve ever seen a professional image of a car in motion used in an ad campaign, you may have noticed how sharp the...

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A look into the future: The trailblazing BMW Nazca M12 and Nazca C2 concept cars

A look into the future: The trailblazing BMW Nazca M12 and Nazca C2 concept cars

A look into the future: The trailblazing BMW Nazca M12 and Nazca C2 concept cars The Nazca supercar projects of the early ’90s were driven by BMW in cooperation with renowned Italdesign Giugiaro studio. The idea behind the project was to find out if a new supercar offering in the brand’s lineup was viable at that time, following the past M1 experience. When it was unveiled, the Nazca showcars looked as strange and futuristic as their name depicted. Eventually, they were deemed too daring to reach production by BMW. However, some design influences were later transferred onto series-produced cars. The Nazca M12 and C2 concepts were the fruits of a close collaboration with Italian design house Italdesign Giugiario, owned and driven by the equally famous styling artist Giorgetto...

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Photo Gallery: The Rolls-Royce ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Faberge Egg

Photo Gallery: The Rolls-Royce ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Faberge Egg

Photo Gallery: The Rolls-Royce ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Faberge Egg The history of Faberge Eggs goes back to 1885 and is closely connected to the Russian Royal Family. Emperor Alexander III of Russia was the one who came up with the idea in the first place thus creating a symbol that would become synonymous with the highest levels of luxury and richness. Rolls-Royce is also regarded as a brand reserved only for the richest people on the planet so it was only a matter of time before the Spirit of Ecstasy was somehow combined with the Faberge Egg. That moment came in 2018, when the two companies joined forces to create a new egg, of the Imperial class – a class reserved for Faberge’s most illustrious creations. This was only the second object to be done following the Imperial categ...

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VIDEO: Listen to Andreas Bovensiepen talk about the ALPINA B7

VIDEO: Listen to Andreas Bovensiepen talk about the ALPINA B7

VIDEO: Listen to Andreas Bovensiepen talk about the ALPINA B7 There are few car company owners like Andreas Bovensiepen. For starters, ALPINA is a very small manufacturer, of which there aren’t many left. However, even among them, Bovensiepen is part of a rare breed, as he’s not only a proper gearhead but he’s an outstanding driver. A few years ago, Joe Achilles had the chance to ride shotgun in the ALPINA B7 with Bovensiepen at the wheel, something I’m incredibly jealous of. In this new unreleased video from that day, we see the roles reversed. After blitzing the ALPINA B7 with Achilles in the passenger seat, Bovensiepen wanted to sit in the back seat and let Achilles drive. During that drive, Bovensiepen talks about how ALPINA tunes its cars, how that tuning di...

Apr102020 by adminNo Comments

VIDEO: Check out this Mint-Condition BMW Z4 M Coupe from EAG

VIDEO: Check out this Mint-Condition BMW Z4 M Coupe from EAG

VIDEO: Check out this Mint-Condition BMW Z4 M Coupe from EAG We’ve been following Enthusiast Auto Group closer than normal these past couple of weeks. As one of the most prominent BMW restoration centers in North America, there isn’t a time when EAG doesn’t some of the very coolest Bimmers ever made in their shop. However, they’ve had some extra special stuff in their shop recently, stuff we’ve been keeping a close eye one. One such car is this stunning BMW Z4 M Coupe. When you see the Z4 M Coupe in this video, it looks like it rolled off the showroom floor and there are two good reasons for that. One is that it was cared for by a very attentive enthusiast in California, so it was always maintained and had never been in bad weather. The other is that it&rsq...

Apr102020 by adminNo Comments

BMW X4 M Competition gets AC Schnitzer parts and 600 horsepower

BMW X4 M Competition gets AC Schnitzer parts and 600 horsepower

BMW X4 M Competition gets AC Schnitzer parts and 600 horsepower BMW Abu Dhabi Motors is introducing a BMW X4 M Competition featuring aero parts from German tuner AC Schnitzer. Aside from the visual upgrades, the BMW X4 M Competition now makes a whooping 600Hp and 700 Nm Torque from the M TwinPower Turbo engine. The visual upgrades start at the front with an aero front bumper splitter, painted also the Toronto Red exterior color. Moving to the back, you can immediately spot the aggressive rear roof-spoiler and the trunk lip which add the necessary downforce to cope with all that power. Speaking of power, the BMW X4 M Competition, in standard form, makes 510 hp and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm) from its new S58 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine designed by BMW M. But now, likely through an ECU remap, t...

Apr102020 by adminNo Comments

The MINI Cooper SE drove through the Florida Keys to Hemingway’s House

The MINI Cooper SE drove through the Florida Keys to Hemingway’s House

The MINI Cooper SE drove through the Florida Keys to Hemingway’s House This is a bit of a bleak time in our modern history. We’re all forced to stay indoors as a pandemic devastates most of the world. People are sick and dying, businesses are closing and employees are losing their jobs. There isn’t much to be happy or excited about. However, that’s exactly why we should remember some better times and take a virtual trip through the Florida Keys with a MINI Cooper SE. Just recently, prior to the outbreak of Coronavirus, MINI took its new electric car on a road-trip through the Florida Keys, and ended up in Key West, the home of Ernest Hemingway. The trip started in South Beach, Miami with a full charge and gorgeous weather. It’s a 260 kilometer journey, one that t...

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Rolls-Royce “Young Designer Competition” Gives Kids a Chance to Create Their Dream Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce “Young Designer Competition” Gives Kids a Chance to Create Their Dream Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce “Young Designer Competition” Gives Kids a Chance to Create Their Dream Rolls-Royce This is a time of great uncertainty, as only a handful of people on Earth have previously experienced a global pandemic like the one we’re facing today. During such a time, citizens across the globe have been asked to stay home and isolate themselves from the rest of the public. Self-isolation can be tricky, though, especially with kids who don’t necessarily like being cooped up in the house. So automakers have taken to releasing all sorts of different activities for kids to pass the time, such as coloring books and puzzles. However, Rolls-Royce has launched something more interesting — the “Young Designer Competition”. Any child up to the age of sixteen can draw ...

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Rumor: Future BMW G70 7 Series to have two M Performance models

Rumor: Future BMW G70 7 Series to have two M Performance models

Rumor: Future BMW G70 7 Series to have two M Performance models The work on the upcoming BMW G70 7 Series has already kicked off. As we reported a while back, the new 7er will be extensively different from what we’ve been getting used to and will feature not only hybrid options but also full electric ones. Today we caught wind of what the actual model names will be for some of the cars. Mind you this is not officially confirmed information so you might want to take it all in with a grain of salt. According to two of our sources, the upcoming 7 Series range will be dominated by electrified models, traditional versions using internal combustion engines being the minority. We’ll get a 735d model using a 3.0 liter straight-six diesel engine as well as a 740i model using a 3.0 li...

Apr102020 by adminNo Comments

MINI Announces the return of the manual gearbox in the US

MINI Announces the return of the manual gearbox in the US

MINI Announces the return of the manual gearbox in the US If you’ve been shopping for a MINI in the last year you might’ve noticed that the manual option was not available for quite a long time. The British brand decided to do a refresh of its line-up last year, including a couple of technical changes. No, this was not a facelift but rather a pre-arranged set of modifications to the drivetrain to make sure emissions are kept in check. These include the introduction of the 7-speed dual-clutch gearboxes. The manual gearbox was therefore left out of US soil for a considerable amount of time. Since the US is one of the biggest markets for manual MINIs this was bound to be a temporary solution and the confirmation came today, as MINI issued an official press release letting us kn...

Apr92020 by adminNo Comments

Video: BMW i3 vs Renault Zoe vs Nissan Leaf used car review

Video: BMW i3 vs Renault Zoe vs Nissan Leaf used car review

Video: BMW i3 vs Renault Zoe vs Nissan Leaf used car review Electric cars are considered expensive by by a large number of potential customers. Especially in the U.S. where certain models aren’t available right now. Yet, Europe is seeing a rise in small, electric choices that don’t necessarily break the bank. Furthermore, cars like the BMW i3, Renault Zoe or Nissan Leaf have been on the market long enough to make second-hand purchase a viable option. Whether you should go for one or not is still up to you, as electric cars while more reliable than ICE ones, have a different set of problems, mostly related to the battery pack. The guys from LoveCars have set out to test the aforementioned trio and see what each car is like. They cover the range indicated by each car when...

Apr92020 by adminNo Comments

BMW to make over 100,000 masks per day to combat corona pandemic

BMW to make over 100,000 masks per day to combat corona pandemic

BMW to make over 100,000 masks per day to combat corona pandemic At the beginning of the week, BMW spoke relatively vaguely of their plans to manufacture protective equipment for combating the corona pandemic. But days later, the Bavarians are now announcing that the first production systems for the respiratory masks are on their way to the company. According to the BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, the systems should be able to produce over 100,000 masks per day and therefore effectively eliminate the current bottlenecks. As a temporary measure to bridge the current worldwide emergency, BMW has also donated more than one million protective masks and around one million protective gloves to the Bavarian government. The car manufacturer donated 100,000 protective masks to the Bavarian Red Cross two a...

Apr92020 by adminNo Comments

2021 Hyundai Elantra – Exterior interior Details (Perfect Sedan)

2021 Hyundai Elantra – Exterior interior Details (Perfect Sedan)

http://youtu.be/HWpH72WZkFY Car T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/zaglop-car What's New for 2021? Toyota went for a clean-sheet redesign of the Elantra for 2021, complete with modern exterior and interior styling and more advanced technology features. Hyundai will offer a hybrid Elantra for the first time and is aiming for an EPA combined rating of 50 mpg or higher with that powertrain. We expect the new Elantra to go on sale before the end of 2020. Pricing and Which One to Buy SE: $20,000 (est) SEL: $22,000 (est) Hybrid: $24,000 (est) Limited: $26,000 (est) Hyundai hasn't released pricing for any of the 2021 trims, so we're making educated guesses here. Once we know more about how each model will be equipped, we'll update this story. Our guess is that the mid-range...

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F90 BMW M5 takes on its original ancestor — the E28 BMW M5

F90 BMW M5 takes on its original ancestor — the E28 BMW M5

F90 BMW M5 takes on its original ancestor — the E28 BMW M5 We just recently took a look at all of the generations of BMW M5 rank them in order of best to worst. While that’s cool, EVO Magazine took things to an entirely different level and compared the original E28 BMW M5 and the F90 BMW M5 on the road. In the flesh. My jealous-meter is through the freaking roof. To be honest, this isn’t so much a comparison test as it is a retrospective look at where the M5 started and where it’s gone. It’s actually quite fascinating to see the philosophical differences and similarities between the two cars. In terms of their overall objectives, both the E28 and F90 BMW M5 are very similar. They were both designed to be the fastest sedans on the planet and to handle with a level...

Apr92020 by adminNo Comments

Do you want this 1988 BMW 735i with a Manual Gearbox?

Do you want this 1988 BMW 735i with a Manual Gearbox?

Do you want this 1988 BMW 735i with a Manual Gearbox? Among 7 Series generations, it’s the E38 that is the most beloved. For good reason, too, as it’s a near-perfect luxury sedan. However, its predecessor, the E32-generation, does have one very special thing going for it that could make it more desirable than its superior successor — a manual gearbox. Now before you head to the comment section to call for my head on a stick for claiming that the E38 didn’t come with a manual, let me stop you right there. The E38 7 Series was available with a five-speed manual in a few markets. However, the US market — where we at BMWBLOG live — the E38 did not come with a manual. However, the E32 7 Series was available in the ‘States with a manual gearbox. In th...

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Martin Tomczyk: Almost every BMW Works driver has a simulator now

Martin Tomczyk: Almost every BMW Works driver has a simulator now

Martin Tomczyk: Almost every BMW Works driver has a simulator now Sim-racing is here to stay. BMW has been involved in such events even before the pandemic hit the world and close race tracks around the world. That looks like a smart move now, as more and more people tune in to watch these series. The advanced graphics and streaming platforms allow car enthusiasts to get their thrills these days. It’s all made even more interesting as BMW Works drivers are heavily committed to the series for obvious reasons. While initially it seemed like a far-off idea, these sim-racing events allow the drivers to keep their reflexes sharp and stay in touch with their fans. Everyone from DTM drivers to IMSA competitors and even Formula 1 stars are jumping on this bandwagon. In a recent sitdown wi...

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My Opinion: The BMW 8 Series is Best as a Convertible

My Opinion: The BMW 8 Series is Best as a Convertible

My Opinion: The BMW 8 Series is Best as a Convertible Since its debut, I’ve driven every body style of the BMW 8 Series; Coupe, Gran Coupe and Convertible. While I haven’t driven every body style in every 8 Series model (840i, M850i and M8), I have pulled the hat-trick in the middle-man M850i. Of all three M850i variants, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s best as a convertible. That isn’t often a popular opinion, that a sports car is best as a convertible. More often than not, convertibles actually make sports cars a bit worse, due to their inherent weight gain and loss of structural rigidity. In the 8 Series, though, ditching the roof actually unlocks its character. Even in its most hardcore configuration — BMW M8 Competition — the 8 Serie...

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Upcoming BMW G87 M2 rendered with huge grilles

Upcoming BMW G87 M2 rendered with huge grilles

Upcoming BMW G87 M2 rendered with huge grilles One of the questions that concern the average BMW fan these days is whether the huge grilles we’ve seen on recent models will apply to all cars in the range. We saw them pop up for the first time on the X7 and 7 Series and then the Concept 4 took things to a whole new level, prompting some people to become anxious about the future of their beloved cars. One of the most anticipated cars of the next few years is the upcoming next-gen M2. Since the first-ever M2 was so widely appreciated and loved by the car community, the new one will have some pretty big shoes to fill. Whether it will be up to the task remains to be seen but the truth of the matter is, we’re worried about how it’s going to look. There are two main direction...

Apr82020 by adminNo Comments

Head of BMW Design says the Sedans are Here to Stay

Head of BMW Design says the Sedans are Here to Stay

Head of BMW Design says the Sedans are Here to Stay The entire automotive industry is moving toward SUVs and crossovers. It isn’t a secret. Drive down any road, anywhere in the world, for five minutes and at least 60-percent of the vehicles you see on the road will be some sort of crossover or SUV. In fact, 60-percent of BMW sales are SUVs (I’m sorry, SAVs). However, despite the world’s SUV craze, BMW feels that there’s still room for sedans in the market. While speaking with Autoblog, BMW’s Head of Design Domagoj Dukec said that sedans are here to stay, even if more and more customers are preferring to drive taller, more open vehicles. “In the past, we sold only three-box cars. Now, almost 60% of our sales come from SAVs,” he told Autoblog. Du...