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VIDEO: Doug DeMuro checks out the BMW M8 Competition Coupe

VIDEO: Doug DeMuro checks out the BMW M8 Competition Coupe Now that BMW finally has an M8 in its stable, something that’d been missing for decades, it’s the darling of the Bavarian lineup. But most journalists and publications have been focusing on its track capabilities and performance. In this new video review from Doug DeMuro, we take a look the BMW M8 Competition Coupe in a much more normal setting. First, DeMuro takes us through the entire car’s list of features, as per usual. We get to see all of its interior tech, as well as its luxury tech. Which is important for a lot of potential buyers, as most of the stuff he shows us is far more in-depth than a dealership salesperson is going to show (or even comprehend) to customers. The BMW M8 Competition has quite a few interesting feat...

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BMW Motorsport poaches WRT Audi DTM Program Manager

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BMW Motorsport poaches WRT Audi DTM Program Manager BMW Motorsport team announces that former program manager of the WRT Audi DTM team, Maurizio Leschiutta, has joined BMW. Leschiutta will oversee BMW’s track operations for the 2020 season. Prior to Audi, Leschiutta worked for Ferrari Formula 1 team. He leaves Audi after a successful run with the GT team. At a media roundtable in Munich, BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt said Lescuitta as the “perfect fit” for the DTM team. “With Maurizio Leschiutta we have a new guy on board who will run the DTM operation next year,” Marquardt said. “We will form the team around him with very intensive work over the next few weeks and months. “He has a vast experience in motorsport. I think we have experts on all levels, but what we need in the p...

Dec72019 by adminNo Comments

BMW joins Getting to Zero Coalition, aims to cut logistics CO2 emissions

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BMW joins Getting to Zero Coalition, aims to cut logistics CO2 emissions When talking about the automotive industry and the part it’s playing in climate change, one has to take into account every possible aspect, not just tailpipe emissions. The approach towards cutting CO2 emissions must include not just the end product but also how that product was made and delivered. To this end, BMW announced it will be joining the Getting to Zero Coalition, in an effort to slash CO2 emissions of its international maritime shipping. The objective of this initiative is to use zero-emission cargo vessels from 2030. The Getting to Zero Coalition is a partnership between the Global Maritime Forum, the Friends of Ocean Action and the World Economic Form. “Maritime transport is crucial for supplying the B...

Dec72019 by adminNo Comments

BMW M4 GT3 teaser gives us our first glimpse at the M4’s massive grille

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BMW M4 GT3 teaser gives us our first glimpse at the M4’s massive grille The next-generation of BMW M4 is almost here. When it makes its debut, it won’t be alone, as it will be joined by its racing sibling, the M4 GT3. With the BMW M4 GT3, a new era of customer racing will be born and BMW feels it will be an iconic one. In this new teaser sketch image, we get to see a bit of the face of the M4 GT3. “With our new GT3 project, we are emphasising the significance of BMW M Customer Racing. It is a central pillar of our motorsport programme,” said BMW Group Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. “With the introduction of the new GT3 regulations for 2022, the BMW M4 is the perfect base. The core product from our colleagues at BMW M is yet again just great. Without wanting to give too much away, t...

Dec72019 by adminNo Comments

Video: Hoovie compares his $4,500 BMW 760Li against the Phantom

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Video: Hoovie compares his $4,500 BMW 760Li against the Phantom If you’ve been watching this space, you probably heard about Hoovie’s adventures. He has been on a spending spree lately, buying all sorts of cars for his Youtube channel, most of the time the same pattern being applied: go for the cheapest model he could get. Most recently he purchased a BMW 760Li, a car that could’ve easily turned into a money pit, especially since it’s an older, early 2000s model. Even so, he got it for just $4,500 which is amazing value for the money. Predictably though, he had to invest some more into it, to get it to run properly. He had a couple of cylinder misfires and leaks to mention a couple of the issues and in the end had to pay about $3,000 to fix all of them. Now, he has a perfectly sound car...

Dec72019 by adminNo Comments

Sorry BMW but I’d buy the Audi RS6 Avant over an M5

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Sorry BMW but I’d buy the Audi RS6 Avant over an M5 My first car was a BMW. It’s well-documented here but I’ll rehash it anyway. It was an E36-generation BMW 328i sedan. Nothing special, at least to anyone else, but it ignited my passion for the brand. To be honest, I’d always loved BMWs, from reading about them in magazines and learning about the brand’s history. That’s why I bought one. But actually owning and driving one every day really drove me (pun shamelessly intended) into the brand’s arms. However, despite my love for the brand and many of its cars, if I had the money, I’d buy an Audi RS6 Avant without blinking. Audi RS6 Avant at the LA Auto Show The all-new Audi RS6 Avant, to me, is about as perfect as a daily-driven car can get. It looks fantastically aggressive, especially i...

Dec72019 by adminNo Comments

Video: BMW M2 Competition drag races A45 AMG and Audi RS3

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Video: BMW M2 Competition drag races A45 AMG and Audi RS3 Now that BMW has a front-wheel drive-based 1 Series, you’d think it’d be the car to take on its German hot-hatch rivals. However, both Audi and Mercedes-AMG have hot hatches faster than what BMW can muster with the 1 Series. Both the Audi RS3 and Mercedes-AMG A45 are significantly faster than the BMW M135i. Which is why if BMW wants to compete, it’s going to need an M2 Competition to do it. I know, it’s not exactly fair but hell, it’s the closest weapon you can get from Munich. The guys from Motor1 Italy set up such a drag race and the video of it can be seen below. Some things need to be mentioned though. Both the A45 and the Audi RS3 have all-wheel drive. That’s a key advantage when drag racing from standstill, especially agai...

Dec72019 by adminNo Comments

Video: 800 HP BMW M5 Goes for a top speed run in POV video

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Video: 800 HP BMW M5 Goes for a top speed run in POV video We already established that the BMW F90 M5 is a pretty fast sedan and that it will probably fulfill all of your needs, in terms of speed and acceleration. Its 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 pushes out more power than you could possibly need and the best part about this uber-sedan is that you can enjoy this madness with your friends. Yes, I used the plural because unlike in some supercars which will do the same kinds of speeds, you can fit more than two people inside the BMW M5. In standard guise, the BMW M5 comes with 600 HP and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. That amount of power should be enough as it is but then again BMW decided it should, just to make sure, offer a bit more on the Competition model. Customers going for the more hard...

Dec62019 by adminNo Comments

BMW M2 CS Racing – Exclusive First Look At Latest Racing Car

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BMW M2 CS Racing – Exclusive First Look At Latest Racing Car The twin brother of the recently introduced BMW M2 CS was just introduced to the public in Munich. The BMW M2 CS Racing builds atop the racing DNA of the “regular” M2 CS and will incorporate the latest tuning from the BMW Motorsport division. The new model is going to become a favorite in private teams looking to race next year in a variety of motorsport events as it takes the basis set up by the BMW M240i Racing model and takes it a step further. Just like the M2 CS, the racing version uses a S55 3-liter twin-turbo mill under the hood and will have various amounts of power available so that it can be used in a wider range of motorsport events. The lowest level will be 280 HP while the top-end versions will have 365 HP. The p...

Dec62019 by adminNo Comments

The Next-Generation of Formula E is being planned and sounds exciting

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The Next-Generation of Formula E is being planned and sounds exciting When fantasizing about motorsport, it’s not often that Formula E is at the forefront of the mind. Which is actually a bit of a shame because it’s more exciting than a lot of car enthusiasts give it credit for. It’s obviously not as thrilling as Formula 1 but, then again, nothing else really is. However, Formula E is getting better with each new generation and the latest, Gen 3, is likely going to be the most exciting yet. The next-generation of Formula E and its cars is currently being planned and discussed by the FIA and is slated to be introduced for the 2022-2023 season. According to E-Racing365, the Gen 3 Formula E cars will have up to 450 kW of regeneration capability, with electric brake-by-wire rear brakes. Th...

Dec62019 by adminNo Comments

Former F1 driver Robert Kubica to test the M4 DTM for BMW

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Former F1 driver Robert Kubica to test the M4 DTM for BMW Robert Kubica makes a comeback to BMW racing. The former F1 driver and winner of the Montreal Grand Prix will test a BMW M4 DTM racing car at next week’s 2019 DTM Young Driver Tests at Jerez de la Frontera (ESP). Poland-born Kubica raced for BMW Sauber F1 Team from 2006 to 2009. As well as Kubica, Nick Yelloly (GBR) will also attend the Jerez de la Frontera test for BMW Motorsport. The 29-year-old became a BMW works driver this season and claimed his first title in the China GT Championship at the wheel of a BMW M6 GT3 run by FIST-Team AAI. “We are delighted to offer the opportunity to Robert Kubica to take part in the Jerez test,” said BMW Group Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. “Robert is a big name on the international moto...

Dec62019 by adminNo Comments

BMW to recall another 116,000 older 3 Series models for faulty airbags

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BMW to recall another 116,000 older 3 Series models for faulty airbags It seems like the Takata airbag scandal won’t come to an end anytime soon. Millions of cars have already been recalled around the world to have their airbags changed over the last several years and yet it looks like a new case is discovered every other month. This week BMW announced plans to recall over 116,000 older 3 Series models to have their airbags replaced, as they could potentially be dangerous in case they are deployed. The announcement came on Wednesday and says E46 3 Series models built between 1999 and 2001 are the ones that will have to come in. At least, the ones that are still running and on public roads in the US, that is. According to the Germans, about 8,000 of them definitely have faulty inflators ...

Dec62019 by adminNo Comments

SPIED: BMW 6 Series GT Facelift will keep normal sized grille

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SPIED: BMW 6 Series GT Facelift will keep normal sized grille A couple of years ago, I tested the then-new BMW 6 Series GT. It was a car that, objectively speaking, perfectly fit the needs of its clientele. I found it to be comfortable, incredibly quiet and effortlessly smooth, while also having surprising practicality. Subjectively, I didn’t like it at all but that’s only because it doesn’t fit my personal taste and not because it’s a bad car. To be honest, most of my dislike came from the way it looked. Hopefully, that changes a bit with the new facelift that was seen testing in camouflage. (We don’t own the spy photos but see them at the clicky-link) A facelift won’t fix all of the visual issues with the 6 Series GT, such as its frumpy hunchback. However, it will get a new face, whic...

Dec62019 by adminNo Comments

BMW M135i vs Mercedes-AMG A45 S — Car Mag Hot Hatch Battle

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BMW M135i vs Mercedes-AMG A45 S — Car Mag Hot Hatch Battle It might come as a shock to a lot of BMW enthusiasts but the new M135i is actually a good driver’s car. It might not be the purist’s first choice but it’s a much better driving car than most BMW enthusiasts will ever give it credit for. However, is it a good enough first attempt to take on the might Mercedes-AMG A45 S? In this new comparison test from Car Magazine, we see what happens when these two cars take each other on. The BMW M135i is actually a surprisingly great driving car, according to Car Mag. Its steering is said to be razor sharp, its chassis is unflappable and its performance is far more than potent enough. Sure, it’s not the classic BMW recipe of pure steering and tail-happy goodness but if you can’t appreciate a ...

Dec52019 by adminNo Comments

2020 Porsche Taycan – CRASH TEST

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http://youtu.be/2hofHSVX7UY Euro NCAP performs a series of crash and safety tests on car models: - a frontal impact test, the car impacts a rigid barrier - an offset frontal impact test, 40% of the width of the car is striking a deformable barrier - a pole test, the tested car is propelled sideways into a rigid pole - a side impact test, a mobile deformable barrier impacts the driver's door. A series of pedestrian tests are conducted with different impactors, adult and child head form, lower and upper leg form and whiplash tests are performed on a sled. Active safety is tested based on the car’s equipment: autonomous emergency braking systems (car to car, with a pedestrian and a cyclist target), lane support and speed assist technologies and seatbelt reminders. ADULT OCCUPANT CommentsThe...

Dec52019 by adminNo Comments

Dahler X3 M and X4 M Models unveiled with 610 HP

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Dahler X3 M and X4 M Models unveiled with 610 HP Swiss tuner Dahler is the latest big name in the industry to sign off on a tuning kit for the new BMW X3 M and X4 M models. The company announced quite an extensive setup for the two new SUVs and the end results show the traditional look for a Dahler-tuned product. The biggest change comes in the performance department and takes the power output of the 3-liter S58 engine under the hood to new heights. Unveiled under the ‘Dahler Competition Line’ motto, the BMW X3 M and the mechanically identical BMW X4 M are now capable of delivering 610 HP to the wheels along with 760 Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque. This is just Stage 1 according to the tuner, which is apparently working on a Stage 2 upgrade as well. The best part about this power bump is that...

Dec52019 by adminNo Comments

BMW i8 Roadster LimeLight Edition – Stunning Custom Work

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BMW i8 Roadster LimeLight Edition – Stunning Custom Work BMW Italia and Alcantara S.p.A are bringing to life a flashy and edgy BMW i8 Roadster under the LimeLight Edition badge. The one-off model stands out not only with its bright color but also with a custom interior design. The seats, dashboard, door panels and steering wheel are all upholstered in Alcantara, in black combined with accents in the glowing exterior color. The seats are without a doubt our favorite. They feature yellow contrast stitching as well as a yellow inner section with patterns immortalized by laser in the material are reminiscent of the BMW logo. Of course, the BMW i8 Roadster LimeLight Edition comes with a carbon fiber trim as well, paired with blue ambient lighting and i8 LimeLight Edition inscriptions. Of co...

Dec52019 by adminNo Comments

BMWBLOG Podcast Episode 8 — 3 Series vs Alfa Romeo Guilia and the Tesla Cybertruck

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BMWBLOG Podcast Episode 8 — 3 Series vs Alfa Romeo Guilia and the Tesla Cybertruck It’s that time again, folks. Episode 8 of our BMWBLOG Podcast is now live and it’s an interesting one. While we don’t have any guests for you this week, we do have some interesting topics. In this latest episode, I tackle two different topics that polarized our readers almost all of last week. For starters, I talk about the BMW 3 Series versus the Alfa Romeo Giulia and I finish it up with some talk about the Tesla Cybertruck. As for the former, I talk about the fact that Alfa Romeo recently gave its Giulia a facelift, which includes mostly new interior bits. However, those interior bits seem to really elevate the cabin of the Giulia and fix the biggest of its issues. So I talk about how that could really ...

Dec52019 by adminNo Comments

BMW M Product Manager claims Batteries are too Heavy for EV M cars

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BMW M Product Manager claims Batteries are too Heavy for EV M cars We’ve talked to several BMW M execs about EV performance cars over the years and the answer always seems to be the same: they’ll make one when the tech is ready. However, rarely to they ever give specifics. Sure, we can figure out what they mean on our own, as it’s not that hard to understand the range, weight and cost limitations of EVs. It is nice to get a specific, concrete answer, through. In this new interview with Australian publication CarsGuide, BMW M Product Manager Carsten Pries said that weight is the specific reason why the M Division has yet to jump into the electrified pool. “Today, BEVs carry a lot of weight with them, therefore the technology would be more appropriate if the weight of the batteries came d...

Dec52019 by adminNo Comments

Video: Behind the scenes of the BMW M Dream Team in Japan

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Video: Behind the scenes of the BMW M Dream Team in Japan A couple of weeks ago BMW Motorsport traveled to Japan to take part in a race in the DTM x SUPER GT series. The team going over to Fuji included some iconic names, making sure the BMW M4 DTM was on good hands. This roster of amazing drivers was given the ‘Dream Team’ moniker, a rather fitting description. The guys also delivered, finishing second on a track they never raced on before. Today we’re going behind the scenes, to see how everything was made possible by the incredible team that supported the drivers in their endeavors. BMW Team Schnitzer had to take care of everything and after finishing up in Japan they had to fly to South Africa to take part in yet another amazing event, this time with the BMW M6 GT3. As for the Fuji ...

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EXCLUSIVE: BMW USA to offer Apple CarPlay at no-cost

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EXCLUSIVE: BMW USA to offer Apple CarPlay at no-cost After careful consideration and much thought, BMW of North America has decided to not charge a subscription for Apple Car. Therefore, the Apple CarPlay is now free for BMW owners. CarPlay takes the things that you want to do with your iPhone while driving and puts them on your car’s built-in display. When you connect your iPhone to CarPlay, you can get turn-by-turn directions, make calls, send and receive messages, listen to music, and more. How did this strategic change of direction come about? “BMW is always looking to satisfy our customers’ needs and this policy change is intended to provide BMW owners with a better ownership experience,” a BMW of North America spokesperson said in an email. A few months ago, BMW announced that sta...

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Could this BMW E46 M3 be the one for you at $28,000?

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Could this BMW E46 M3 be the one for you at $28,000? As you might very well know prices for older BMW M3 models are going through the roof right now. The first one to start this madness was the BMW E30 M3 which can’t really be found in good condition today without a six-figure price tag. Then came the turn of the E36 M3, which might not be six-figure money but still more expensive than it should be nowadays, and now it seems like prices for mint BMW E46 M3 models are starting to swell up. That’s why I think this particular car, which is currently on sale, might be of interest. Available on Classic Cars, the car seems to be in really good condition and well looked after. The odometer has only 34,000 miles on it which is great if you’re buying this car to actually enjoy it, not as an inve...

Dec52019 by adminNo Comments

Photo Gallery: Rolls-Royce Phantom gets SPOFEC treatment

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Photo Gallery: Rolls-Royce Phantom gets SPOFEC treatment Even though we’d like to think Rolls-Royce models don’t get tuned all that often – and I think they shouldn’t be – the cold facts say otherwise. Just check the Instagram pages of various artists and you’ll soon learn a lot about what can be done on a Rolls-Royce and how you can ‘make it your own’. At this point, I may be alone in thinking that a Phantom, for example, should be customized by Rolls-Royce before it leaves Goodwood. In case you want to buy a Phantom and think the customization options from Rolls-Royce are simply not enough for your peculiar taste, there are choices on the market out there. The newest was launched by SPOFEC, a company known for catering to the taste of the richest people on the planet. The Germans unve...

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Part-Sharing between the BMW Z4 and Supra isn’t a bad thing… for BMW

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Part-Sharing between the BMW Z4 and Supra isn’t a bad thing… for BMW A lot of automotive journalists and enthusiasts have been making a big fuss about the part-sharing between the BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra. By now, you likely know that both cars are almost identical underneath the skin. Most of their parts are shared between the two cars, with really only tuning being different. While many enthusiasts find that to be a bad thing, and many journalists have been quite vocal about that, there are a few who are okay with it (myself included). In this new piece from Top Gear, we actually get to hear from the staffer that’s tasked with driving their long-term BMW Z4. According to the Z4’s keeper, its part-sharing with the Supra is of no concern. In fact, the new Z4 is probably the best-driving ...

Dec42019 by adminNo Comments

BMW ALPINA B7 Turbo/3 of the E28 series: A rare automotive gem

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BMW ALPINA B7 Turbo/3 of the E28 series: A rare automotive gem ALPINA, the long-standing partner of BMW, is widely popular for some of the most refined motoring masterpieces. Among them is the ALPINA B7 Turbo/3 model of the E28 5 Series generation. There were several ALPINA derived from the E28 5 Series. Amongst them, the B7 Turbo/3 variant occupies a special place. The B7 was the very last ALPINA model underpinned by the second generation of the 5 Series. It was produced between July 1985 and December 1987. It was also the most powerful of all four iterations that existed. The birth model used for the ALPINA B7 Turbo/3 was the 535i version. The engineers based in Buchloe fitted the B7/3 engine type (which also justifies the name of the car) on this special E28. So, don’t be fooled by ...

Dec42019 by adminNo Comments

Car Magazine speculates on the pricing of 2021 BMW M3

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Car Magazine speculates on the pricing of 2021 BMW M3 We are still more than a year away from the premiere of the new 2021 BMW M3 (G80), but important details are starting to come out. The high-performance sedan will be a revolution in all aspects. Styling wise, the new M3 will be a mix between the 3 Series and 4 Series, yet more aggressive than we’ve ever seen before. The signature front fascia will be derived from that of the G22 4 Series, which is bound for official premiere next summer. The front-end of the G80 M3 will feature the gargantuan nostrils seen on the BMW Concept 4 and a pair of slim and elongated headlights. The huge kidney grille will mark a complete shift in the BMW styling philosophy, aimed at making the new models more controversial and highly unique. As an exclusiv...

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VIDEO: How to efficiently drive your BMW plug-in hybrid vehicle

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VIDEO: How to efficiently drive your BMW plug-in hybrid vehicle Driving your BMW plug-in hybrid vehicle in an efficient manner means maximizing your traffic opportunities and getting the most out of the plug-in hybrid powertrain. BMW is currently expanding its portfolio of electrified models and by 2023, it will have 25 such cars in its lineup. Owning a BMW PHEV also means adapting to a more efficient driving style, if you plan to maximize the opportunity of the acquisition. If you have decided to buy a BMW plug-in hybrid, then you will need to stick to some golden rules after the purchase. In order to optimize your daily drive, make sure to pre-condition your car before you drive off, either in summer or winter. Tick the precondition option in the Climate menu of your BMW plug-in hybri...

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November 2019: BMW USA sales show strength – An increase of 10.2 percent

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November 2019: BMW USA sales show strength – An increase of 10.2 percent BMW sales totaled 31,213 vehicles in November 2019, an increase of 10.2 percent over the 28,330 vehicles sold in November 2018. Year-to-date, BMW sales in the U.S. are up 4.5 percent. November highlights include the seventh generation BMW 3 Series sedan (6,283 units), as well as the BMW X3 (5,948 units) and X5 (5,359 units) Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW X7 Sports Activity Vehicle, which represents the pinnacle of BMW’s X model lineup and features range topping luxury with seating for up to seven, enjoyed its best month since its launch in March (2,614 units). “We enter the final month of 2019 in the midst of our annual ‘Road Home’ sales event with optimism for a strong year-end and a prosperous year ahead,” sai...

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Pricing announced for US Market

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Pricing announced for US Market While the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe might not be the most enthusiast-friendly car in the Bavarian lineup, it’s a car that’s important for the brand. Firstly, it’s better to drive than you might expect. Secondly, it’s a car that’s going to sell very well for BMW, thus making the brand a lot of money. Pricing for the US Market has just been released for both 2 Series Gran Coupe variants; the BMW 228i Gran Coupe and the BMW M235i Gran Coupe. For the entry-level model in the US, the 228i,pricing starts at $37,500, before $995 destination. As for the high-performance BMW M235i Gran Coupe, it starts life at $45,500 before a $995 destination fee. That pricing puts the 2 Series Gran Coupe right in line with cars like the Audi A3 and Mercedes...

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Video: BMW X7 M50d reviewed on Fifth Gear, divides team

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Video: BMW X7 M50d reviewed on Fifth Gear, divides team Reviews of the BMW X7 have been pretty positive so far. You’ll struggle to find one that’s as critical as the team test performed not long ago by the guys from Fifth Gear. Admittedly, even in their case this car was as polarizing as it gets, with one member of the team almost loving it and one simply hating it. Rarely have we have seen automotive journalists so divided, let alone ones that have been working together for decades now. In their review, the Fifth Gear team took the BMW X7 in M50d guise out for one of their usual “Team Test”. The format is simple: the entire team hops along and discusses the pros and cons of the car. From the get go, there was one team member who simply couldn’t stand the car: Johnny. From the looks to ...