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6% of BMW Group cars sold in 2019 were electrified

6% of BMW Group cars sold in 2019 were electrified With an electrified fleet consisting mostly of plug-in hybrids, BMW Group managed to sell 145,815 units in 2019 – an increase of 2.2% over the previous year. The total BMW Group sales for the year was 2,520,307 (+1.2%) units, which means that nearly 6 percent of all the sales were either plug-in hybrid or electric. The BMW i brand continued its positive sales trend last year with the BMW i3 and the BMW i8 (42,073 units, +12.1%). On the MINI side, sales of the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 plug-in hybrid were up 28.1% in 2019. 2020 is another big year for BMW Group. There will be several plug-in hybrids coming to market and two fully electric cars. The introduction of the new BMW 330e, the BMW X5 xDrive45e, the BMW X3...

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BMW Sells Over 165,000 Units Of i3 electric car In 6 Years

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BMW Sells Over 165,000 Units Of i3 electric car In 6 Years BMW’s first ever electric vehicle arrived in 2013. The highly touted Megacity Car took the BMW i3 name and aimed to be a car for the young and urban generation. But the rise of car sharing programs and change in customer’s mobility preferences have often presented challenges for the new generation of sustainable cars. Of course, Tesla’s strong foothold in the US market was another hurdle for the BMW i3. Yet, the BMW i3 can be considered a success story. According to the 2019 BMW sales report, the BMW i3 was sold to over 165,000 customers, worldwide, since its market launch in 2013. Over time, the BMW i3 went through several iterations. The i3 debuted as a concept at the 2011 International Motor Show Germany an...

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BMW Group posts record sales for 2019, remains world’s leading premium car company

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BMW Group posts record sales for 2019, remains world’s leading premium car company In 2019, BMW Group sold 2,520,357 vehicles, posting an all-time high and increase of 1.2% compared to previous year. Sales of the BMW brand also marked a record in the history of the carmaker: 2,168,516 units delivered globally, an increase of 2.0% vs. 2018. Year 2019 has been an almost perfect year for BMW and the BMW Group as well. Month after month, the automotive giant managed to break record after record in terms of sales, which were particularly boosted by the avalanche of new models in all segments. In addition, BMW further strengthened up its position as pioneer in electric mobility, hitting the milestone of 500,ooo electrified vehicles on streets. Pieter Nota, member of the Board of Management o...

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OPINION: Could BMW actually be teasing the 2020 X2 LCI?

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OPINION: Could BMW actually be teasing the 2020 X2 LCI? Yesterday, we learned BMW is preparing for the market launch of the new X1 xDrive25e and X2 xDrive25e. However, the plug-in hybrid X2 is photographed only from behind in the official pics. Ever wondered why? There might be a good reason behind this trick. BMW might actually be teasing the 2020 X2 LCI generation. There can hardly be any other reason why the X2 xDrive25e from the official press release is only showcasing its rear end. Also, the photos are as well taken from a considerable distance in most cases, as if the constructor is intentionally trying to hide something. We have already seen some scoops of the refreshed X2 M35i spotted on a trailer and wearing some minimal camouflage (see here), which covered some parts of the ...

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Video: BMW M8 Competition Convertible Reviewed in the Snow

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Video: BMW M8 Competition Convertible Reviewed in the Snow People in the Northern Hemisphere are now experiencing a heavy winter. Many Canadians know this very well, as much of their country is cold most of the year anyway but gets worse around December. Even so, the guys from the Straight Pipes didn’t really mind the weather while reviewing the BMW M8 Competition Convertible. As a matter of fact, they filmed the whole thing with the roof folded which, to be honest, is something I would’ve done too. The thing is, with modern convertibles, you can drive with the roof down a lot more than in the past. Things like air scarfs, heated seats, heated steering wheels and even heated armrests will definitely help out. The only problem you need to face comes from the frowny, judgmenta...

Jan102020 by adminNo Comments

Flamboyant BMW M8 Competition Convertible in Motegi Red

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Flamboyant BMW M8 Competition Convertible in Motegi Red Busy times at the Abu Dhabi dealership as the new BMW M8 Competition Convertible finished in Motegi Red is the latest star to arrive at the showroom. The high-performance open-top M8 displayed at the showroom is painted in a special Motegi Red shade. This is another interesting and appealing color, which can be suitably included in the vast list of BMW’s red shades. While it isn’t essentially considered to be a BMW Individual color, Motegi Red can easily compete with other pricier tones such as the Sakhir Orange (C1H) or the Melbourne Red (A75). It is a fascinating mix of red and orange, which exudes an ambivalent personality. It turns into a light red in sunlight, while seen in a darker environment, the Motegi Red tur...

Jan102020 by adminNo Comments

CES 2020: New Ac2ated Sound removes speakers — How will we hear BMW’s Engines?

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CES 2020: New Ac2ated Sound removes speakers — How will we hear BMW’s Engines? At CES 2020, some really radical futuristic car concepts and technologies made their worldwide debuts, such as the electric/autonomous car from Sony, of all companies. However, there was also another interesting technology on display in Las Vegas, which came from Continental and Sennheiser — speakers. Or, I should say, a lack thereof. Essentially, both brands have partnered together to create a new way of providing rich in-car surround sound without any actual speakers, called Ac2ated Sound. So how is BMW going to make engine sound, now? Ac2ated Sound works similarly to how any stringed instrument works, such as a violin. Essentially, actuators inside certain interior body panels, such as door panels an...

Jan102020 by adminNo Comments

BMW launches the new X1 xDrive25e and X2 xDrive25e compact plug-in hybrids

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BMW launches the new X1 xDrive25e and X2 xDrive25e compact plug-in hybrids BMW further solidifies its position as electric pioneer with the launch of the new compact-sized plug-in hybrid crossovers: the X1 xDrive25e and the X2 xDrive25e. Starting with early 2020, the new plug-in hybrid compact SAV and SAC models are celebrating their official market launch, being made available for clients with immediate effect. Thus, BMW further strengthens its capabilities and model choice in the very popular segment of compact-sized crossovers. Both electrified models share the same plug-in hybrid powertrain, which comprises of a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder petrol engine rated at 92 kW / 125 hp mated to an electric motor generating an output of 70 kW / 95 hp. The internal combustion engine powers the fron...

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Video: Autocar reviews a Manual BMW E46 M3 CSL

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Video: Autocar reviews a Manual BMW E46 M3 CSL When it comes to making a list of the most desirable BMW cars ever made, it doesn’t get any better than the E46 M3 CSL. It is widely regarded as the best BMW M car ever made and prices for a mint one definitely reflect that. As loved and intriguing as the E46 M3 CSL is though, there’s also a universally agreed upon Achilles’s heel to it: its gearbox. That’s because, for some reason, BMW considered that its SMG unit would be perfect for the job. Admittedly, the SMG gearbox on the E46 M3 CSL model wasn’t the same as on any other M3 of that day and age. It was specifically tuned to match the hardcore character of the car but even so, it wasn’t nearly as good or as rewarding as a manual would be. Unfortunate...

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VIDEO: This F16 BMW X6 M has 750 hp for family duty

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VIDEO: This F16 BMW X6 M has 750 hp for family duty The F16 BMW X6 M is an odd but lovable car. No SUV of its size needs 570 hp yet the X6 M does. Why? I guess the better question is why not, right? Sometimes doing dumb stuff is fun. The real reason is because the profits on such cars are very high and rich people buy them but that’s a different story for a different time. But what if you had an X6 M and felt that it its 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds wasn’t fast enough? Then you can tune yours to 750 hp, like this owner. In this new video from The Smoking Tire, we get to see what a 750 hp BMW X6 M looks and drives like. To be honest, it’s not too much different from a stock X6 M, only faster. The standard car is already brutally fast, so adding power only really changes...

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SPIED: 2021 BMW ALPINA B5 Touring LCI spotted recently, could feature M Sport styling

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SPIED: 2021 BMW ALPINA B5 Touring LCI spotted recently, could feature M Sport styling With the new BMW 5 Series LCI coming this year, it was only a matter till the refreshed ALPINA B5 prototypes were out for testing. Recently, the Touring model was spotted in Germany, in the home region of Oestallgau. The new BMW 5 Series LCI family is due to debut this year, with the official premiere scheduled for Geneva Motor Show in March. The market launch is programmed for Summer 2020. As for the ALPINA high-performance siblings, they are due to follow in the course of the second semester. Lately, sightings of the first ALPINA B5 LCI development prototypes in the town of Buchloe have been reported and spy photographers went there to grab some nice captures of the cladded vehicles. A silver-colored...

Jan102020 by adminNo Comments

Video: Jochen Neerpasch greets new members of the BMW Junior Team

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Video: Jochen Neerpasch greets new members of the BMW Junior Team It’s official — Jochen Neerpasch is back at BMW with an official role. The legendary man who built the BMW M division from scratch was seen in a video published by the company on Youtube earlier this week, talking about the BMW Junior Team, yet another one of his projects. Back then we didn’t have an official confirmation as to whether he would be involved in any way in the efforts made by BMW M but today that confirmation finally arrived. The new BMW Junior Team was announced and Jochen Neerpasch will be one of the mentors guiding the three young drivers. Dan Harper, Max Hesse and Neil Verhagen will complete a holistic, first-class, intensive training program designed to cover two seasons that will set ...

Jan92020 by adminNo Comments

BMW Vision M Next – The Ultimate Photo Gallery

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BMW Vision M Next – The Ultimate Photo Gallery In early Summer 2019, BMW hosted their first ever NextGen event at the BMW Welt. In the heart of Munich, BMW gave us a glimpse into the future of the brand, one that’s clearly heading towards electrification. One of those future projects unveiled in Munich was the BMW Vision M Next. The Vision in the name stands for an early concept of a potential future model. In time, BMW is likely to unveil a new version of this Vision car which is closer to a production model. And that production model is rumored to be the next-generation BMW i8. Whether BMW will retain the i8 name, remains to be seen even though we’re inclined to believe that a new badge will be assigned. Fast forward a few months later and the BMW Vision M Next has alread...

Jan92020 by adminNo Comments

Potential Audi Q9 could be in the works to take on the BMW X7

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Potential Audi Q9 could be in the works to take on the BMW X7 It took a surprisingly long time for BMW to get into the three-row SUV game. While Mercedes-Benz had its GL-Class (now the GLS-Class), Lexus has its GX series and Cadillac had its Escalade, BMW sat idly by, watching the segment compete. Now, though, it’s finally competing alongside the others with the BMW X7. However, there’s still one more mainstream premium brand that’s yet to throw its hat in the ring — Audi. Audi has actually had a three-row SUV for awhile but it’s really X5-sized, just with more interior space. However, there’s a possibility that Audi now wants to develop something similar in size to the BMW X7, called the Audi Q9. According to German publication Auto Bild, Audi is wor...

Jan92020 by adminNo Comments

My Opinion: The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is just too expensive

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My Opinion: The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is just too expensive I’m one of the few supporters of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. Having driven it both on road and on track, I can honestly say it’s more fun to drive than I thought it would be. It’s not brilliant but it’s not meant to be. It’s just meant to be an affordable way to get into a fun BMW. Sure, it still looks frumpy and lacks exciting engine options but it’s not a bad car to drive at all, especially at a low price. There’s just one problem; it doesn’t have a low price. In the US, the cheapest BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is the 228i xDrive, which wears a starting price tag of $37,500 before destination. That’s only a few thousand dollars less than the BMW 330i ($40,750), which is not...

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TEST DRIVE: BMW M850i Gran Coupe — Great but not BMW’s Best Four Door

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TEST DRIVE: BMW M850i Gran Coupe — Great but not BMW’s Best Four Door Ever since the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe made its debut, I’ve been a big fan of its kind. Every Gran Coupe to debut after it, both the 4 Series and 8 Series variants, I’ve loved. The idea of having a car that looks like a sleek and stylish coupe but has the practicality of four doors and four seats is extremely appealing to me. So I went into my week-long test of the BMW M850i Gran Coupe over Christmas break with a ton of optimism and excitement. Admittedly, it wasn’t my first time behind the wheel of the M850i Gran Coupe. I’d previously driven it, albeit briefly, during my trip to BMW’s Spartanburg, South Carolina plant back in November. However, my holiday drive with the big 8er was my fi...

Jan92020 by adminNo Comments

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Owner tries to recreate M4 DTM Livery

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Owner tries to recreate M4 DTM Livery Not all of us can afford proper M cars, especially special edition M cars. That doesn’t stop us from wanting them, though. Who doesn’t want a special edition M car? Apparently, this BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe owner wanted the special edition BMW M4 DTM so badly that he tried to make his 4er GC look as close as possible to the special M4. This car started out life as a standard 4 Series Gran Coupe, specifically one with a 3.0 liter turbocharged I6 diesel engine, likely a 430d GC. Not exactly a special edition M engine, now is it? Still, it’s a decently quick car and capable of being made even quicker. And this owner was determined, so he created his own M4 DTM livery, similar to the one from Timo Glock&rsq...

Jan92020 by adminNo Comments

The BMW 750Li Tupac was shot in can be yours for $1.75 million

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The BMW 750Li Tupac was shot in can be yours for $1.75 million It may be a bit morbid but celebrity memorabilia has never been more intriguing as this car. You can basically buy ‘the place’ where Tupac was shot and killed. Awkward, I know, but this is really an interesting opportunity and, dare I say, a rare chance to own something truly connected to the famous rapper. The BMW 750Li he was riding in that night in Las Vegas is now up for grabs and the price tag is sporting will definitely require a lot of commitment on your side. I can’t really see anyone buying this car unless they had Tupac posters in their room back in the day. Only a huge Tupac fan or collector could possibly be willing to pay the asking price of $1.75 million for this car. Don’t get me wrong,...

Jan92020 by adminNo Comments

BMW joins IRMA, highlights efforts to source ethically mined resources

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BMW joins IRMA, highlights efforts to source ethically mined resources BMW has been making a point lately, highlighting the fact that electric cars are not eco-friendly as many people might think. A lot goes into making an EV that could be considered harmful and that’s something all car makers need to address. For instance, the mining of rare-Earth materials used in batteries is often even more damaging to the environment than internal combustion cars. Late last year BMW announced it will be sourcing all the elements needed for its batteries ethically and that, in the near future, BMW-developed batteries won’t need rare Earths at all. This week another step was made in the right direction. BMW announced it will be the first car maker to join IRMA, the Initiative for Responsi...

Jan82020 by adminNo Comments

CES 2020: BMW i3 Urban Suite is your hotel on four wheels

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CES 2020: BMW i3 Urban Suite is your hotel on four wheels BMW has unveiled today in Las Vegas the BMW i3 Urban Suite. The new i3 concept made its debut at the CES 2020 inviting visitors to take a ride in a forward-thinking from of transportation. 20 standard BMW i3 cars were converted into Urban Suites in Munich then brought to Las Vegas. Anyone wishing to be chauffeur-driven to their desired destination can use a special app to order one of the BMW i3 Urban Suites. The interior of the i3 Urban Suite was turned into an experience for the passenger, rather than just restyle it. In order to optimize the mobility experience for the passenger, the entire cabin – with the exception of the driver’s workstation – has been completely remodeled so that it now resembles the ins...

Jan82020 by adminNo Comments

Mercedes VISION AVTR – Gorgeous Car!

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http://youtu.be/mDkCAL2kOX4 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020: In collaboration with the AVATAR films, Mercedes-Benz is developing a vision for the future of mobility: the VISION AVTR Stuttgart/Las Vegas. At CES 2020, the inventor of the automobile will be giving an outlook on the sustainable mobility of the future with the Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR. The concept vehicle connects human, machine and nature in an unprecedented way. Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, presented the visionary concept vehicle in his keynote speech to around 2,000 spectators at the Park Theater of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) together with the Academy Award winning director and creator of AVATAR, James Cameron. The Vision AVTR is the result of an unprecedented glo...

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The new BMW M5 Edition 35 Years Edition “Jahre” arrives in Abu Dhabi

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The new BMW M5 Edition 35 Years Edition “Jahre” arrives in Abu Dhabi After the M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and X7 M50i, the latest star to hit the stage of the BMW Abu Dhabi dealership is the special BMW M5 35 Years Edition. The famous Bimmer showroom from the UAE is now blessed to finally receive its so painstakingly awaited brand new BMW M5 Edition 35 Jahre, a tribute car to the iconic M5 high-performance sedan of the E28 series which celebrated its debut back in 1985. The M5 35 Years Edition is based on the 625 PS / 617 hp M5 Competition, which delivers the peak output of 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) to the four wheels via the M xDrive chassis. The car sprints from standstill to 100 km/h (60 mph) in just 3.3 seconds, while to pass the 200 km/h mark it needs only 10.8 seconds of pedal to the metal...

Jan72020 by adminNo Comments

Bosch’s transparent LCD Virtual Visor might eliminate the pesky sun

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Bosch’s transparent LCD Virtual Visor might eliminate the pesky sun There are a few automotive designs that, despite their incredible simplicity and age, are still around, virtually unchanged since their inception. One of which is the side mirror, which didn’t really change at all until Audi decided to replace it with a camera and it’s barely an improvement. However, another, and even simpler, automotive technology that’s still around is the sun-visor; a little hinged board that blocks the sun. In 2020, that seems hilariously antiquated but it still works so don’t fix it, right? Apparently, Bosch feels otherwise. The German supplier giant has just unveiled a very early look at its latest new technology, one that will debut at the 2020 CES — the Virtual Viso...

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This is the World’s First BMW M3 CS Touring (F81)

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This is the World’s First BMW M3 CS Touring (F81) The idea of a BMW M3 Touring is unfortunately a doomed one. Not only has there never been such a car but the Bavarians have been very clear that such a car will never exist. Their actual reasoning for that is still unknown to us, as BMW’s two main German competitors make their own versions (Mercedes-AMG C63 and Audi RS4 Avant). So the idea of BMW making an M3 CS Touring is really out of the question, as the M3 CS is the low-volume, most hardcore version of the car. But what if you wanted one anyway? Well, yo might be able to get one from a man by the name of sorry Sander Koelemij. Koelemij is the owner of the Dutch aftermarket parts company, Fullcartuning and he developed his very own BMW M3 CS Touring, a car that was revealed at ...

Jan72020 by adminNo Comments

Fuel-Cell Powered BMW X6 and X7 models coming in a few years

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Fuel-Cell Powered BMW X6 and X7 models coming in a few years Electric cars are growing in numbers and popularity these days. The trend continues and some see electric cars as the next big thing, a revolution in the way we move, if you will. However, battery power is not necessarily good for every single type of transportation. Fuel-cell cars could fill in the blanks in certain cases. At least that’s what BMW’s boss of R&D thinks right now. BMW has been one of the companies that tried to get hydrogen-powered cars off the ground and running. Their experiments in the field extend back to the beginning of the 21st century and now, working with Toyota, the Bavarians seem closer than ever to reaching that goal. Last year they unveiled a BMW X5 powered by fuel-cells, which wou...

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BMW R&D Boss: quad-turbo diesel engine to be retired, V12 to follow

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BMW R&D Boss: quad-turbo diesel engine to be retired, V12 to follow Not long ago we caught wind of some troubling news coming in from Germany. A report claimed that the spectacular quad-turbo B57S engine used on the likes of the BMW 750d or the M550d was set for retirement. Back then it was just a rumor but the confirmation came out today, in the shape of an interview with BMW’s own boss of research and development, Mr. Klaus Froehlich. Speaking to Automotive News Europe, Froehlich explained that due to the cuts the company has to make in key areas and the complex regulatory systems it has to abide, some engines will be cut from the line-ups. These will be engines that are not exactly popular and yet are expensive to maintain between the emission levels demanded in several markets...

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BMW CLAR platform to get important update in 2021

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BMW CLAR platform to get important update in 2021 The changes the automotive industry is going through these days will definitely have a big impact on both the manufacturers and the customers. Most see electrification as the next big thing, even though we’re all aware of the shortcomings brought along by electric vehicles. That’s one of the reasons why certain manufacturers aren’t embracing the EV trend wholeheartedly. BMW is one of them. The Germans are keeping their options open, using flexible platforms for their cars, which should be able to house all types of motors. According to the Research and Development boss in Munich, Klaus Froehlich, this would allow BMW to adapt on the go, providing all types of cars, depending on the demand. “A flexible architectur...

Jan62020 by adminNo Comments

VIDEO: Watch this hilariously ’80s BMW 7 Series Video Manual

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VIDEO: Watch this hilariously ’80s BMW 7 Series Video Manual Personally, I love the ’80s. I’m fascinated with the entire decade, from the cars to the movies to the wars. Everything about the ’80s either intrigues me or makes me laugh, due to the sheer absurdity of it all. This old video manual for the BMW 7 Series from 1989 is part of that, as it’s so cheesy and overdone. Back in the late ’80s, BMW realized that the 7 Series was too high-tech for customers to learn via a traditional user’s manual. How could someone possibly read about the cutting-edge six-disc CD changer and intermittent wipers? So the Bavarians put together a video about the car, what it can do and how customers felt about it. And it’s so hilariously ’80s that I couldn&rs...

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VIDEO: Why was BMW behind Mercedes-Benz in sales for many years?

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VIDEO: Why was BMW behind Mercedes-Benz in sales for many years? It’s just been learned that BMW surpassed Mercedes-Benz in sales for 2019, marking the first sales victory for the Bavarian brand since 2016. Admittedly, there might be an asterisk on that sales victory, due to some potential sales inflation on BMW’s end. As it stands right now, though, the Bavarians are ahead of Mercedes-Benz for 2019. However, it was a bit of a struggle to get that victory, as Mercedes has had a bit of a stranglehold on the luxury sales figures over the past few years. So why has BMW been behind Mercedes so often recently? This video from CNBC tries to shine a light on why the Bavarian brand has struggled a bit over the past couple of years. While BMW recently surpassed Mercedes-Benz globally...

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VIDEO: How to use Rear Seat Entertainment on your BMW

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VIDEO: How to use Rear Seat Entertainment on your BMW In vehicles equipped with the OS 7.0, BMW offers the optional Rear Seat Entertainment system, which offers the rear-seat passengers direct access to relevant functions of the infotainment system and the possibility to individually choose the desired media and entertainment sources aboard the vehicle. Whether you’d like listening to your favorite albums or would rather watch a TV show or movie, as a passenger in a BMW you are always cherished with multiple attractive options. Traveling in the rear seats of a high-end bimmer has never more fun. The optional Rear Seat Entertainment, which costs well over 2,000 euros in Germany, gives you the needed freedom to spend quality time in the car. The equipment is comprised of two touch-...