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SPIED: The 2021 G80 BMW M3 spotted with a manual gearbox

SPIED: The 2021 G80 BMW M3 spotted with a manual gearbox The latest scoop with the G80 M3 clearly shows the manual Pure version, which will eventually become reality. In the latest spy captures (we don’t own the spy photos but you can see them here), we get to see more of the forthcoming M3’s interior. Essentially, one of the prototypes that were recently spotted featured a manual gearbox, which further proves the upcoming “Pure” version for any doubters. Although, we already knew this was coming. The test vehicle also featured the BMW Live Cockpit Professional with special BMW M design for the digital instrument cluster and control display. The G80 M3 Pure will be exclusively underpinned by a RWD-only platform. Given the six-speed manual gearbox and the torque ...

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BMW trolls Tesla and Musk’s Cybertruck on Twitter yet again

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BMW trolls Tesla and Musk’s Cybertruck on Twitter yet again Almost immediately after the Tesla Cybertruck hilariously failed its “bulletproof” testing during its live debut, BMW trolled the Silicon Valley based brand by tweeting that its bulletproof X5 could withstand an attack from a metal ball. That was an obvious jab at the fact that a metal ball thrown by a man broke the supposedly bulletproof window of the Telsa Cybertruck. Now, BMW teased Tesla yet again on Twitter, but this time more of a jab at Tesla owner Elon Musk. On Wednesday evening, BMW began tweeting a series of numbers, starting with “499,820”. By the end of Thursday, the number grew to “500,000”. Turns out, the Bavarians were tweeting the sales figures of electrified vehicles by the B...

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2020 Ferrari Roma – interior Exterior and Drive (Gorgeous)

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http://youtu.be/EQTlKDXSKzM Review, Pricing, Features and Specs Overview Bellissimo! Magnifico! Stupendo! All of these exclamatory Italian adjectives apply to the positively beautiful Ferrari Roma. The shapely coupe is the latest model to come out of the company's Maranello headquarters and named after the country's capital—Rome. While its sheetmetal recalls Ferraris from the 50s and 60s, the grand tourer also hides serious performance hardware and cutting-edge technology. A 611-hp turbocharged V-8 is at its heart and specifically tuned to make beautiful music. Likewise, its lightweight components and myriad dynamic systems aim to make the Prancing Horse badge proud. What's New for 2020? The 2020 Roma is an all-new model set to bolster the Ferrari portfolio. This gorgeous GT takes insp...

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Video: Car Advice Reviews entire BMW 3 Series range

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Video: Car Advice Reviews entire BMW 3 Series range So you’re interested in a new BMW 3 Series but can’t figure out which one to get? Well, wonder no more as the guys from Car Advice are here to guide you through the differences between the models in the range. Even though they do say this is a review done on the entire range, that’s not completely accurate. They are reviewing all the models offered on the Australian market but, depending on where you live, there may be some more choices available for you. The Australian range includes solely petrol-powered models right now. Therefore, you’d have to take your pick between the entry-level 320i, the 330i, the M340i and the plug-in hybrid 330e. The 320i, the 330i and the 330e use a 2-liter four-cylinder petrol engin...

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Video: BMW M8 Competition Review Dubs It a tire-shredding monster

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Video: BMW M8 Competition Review Dubs It a tire-shredding monster The BMW M8 Competition is the beast of the BMW range today. A sleek 2-door coupe model with 625 HP sounds like a dream machine to many of us. With that power figure, the BMW M8 Competition is more powerful than its direct rivals from McLaren and Aston Martin. But it’s not just about the brute power output when it comes to the M8. It’s also about how that power is delivered and how the car handles. After all, we are talking about an M car here and fans of ‘The Most Powerful Letter In The World’ have certain expectations. Sure, in a straight line, the M8 Competition will probably go through its rear tires in a matter of minutes, provided you activate its rear-wheel drive mode. Rory Reid, the man revi...

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Manual MINI models are coming back to the US next year

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Manual MINI models are coming back to the US next year Earlier this year, MINI announced it will be pulling its manual cars from sale in the United States. It was speculated that the intake rate was low and that prompted the Brits to stop offering a stick shift altogether. However, MINI USA always said this would be a temporary measure. Today, we learned that they are staying true to their word. According to Car and Driver the hiatus will soon be over and manual MINI models are making a comeback on the North American continent next year. There is a bit of a catch though: not all models will get the manual back. To be fair, fans of the brand are lucky that the Brits are even offering a manual still, as the trend is obviously going against shifting your own gears. Nevertheless, they are s...

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SPIED: BMW 4 Series gets caught in the snow yet again

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SPIED: BMW 4 Series gets caught in the snow yet again Despite the heavy criticism for its monstrous grille, we’re some of the few believers in the upcoming BMW 4 Series and its design. Yes, each one of its Kidney Grilles will be larger than a human child but the rest of it is going to look very surprisingly good. Or at least that’s how it seems from the increasing amount of spy photos we’re seeing. The latest of which show the next-gen 4 Series Coupe doing some winter testing. (We don’t own the photos but they can be seen here) In these new photos, we see a heavily camouflaged 4 Series Coupe working itself out in the snow. Grille size aside, I think the next-gen 4er is going to be one of the very best looking cars in the segment. It has proportions and styling si...

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Villa d’Este organizers add a new class to the roster, for ’60s-’80s racers

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Villa d’Este organizers add a new class to the roster, for ’60s-’80s racers Next year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este’s theme has already been announced earlier this year and yet today, the organizing committee decided to add another class to the mix. Endurance racing cars from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s will also be lining up at the start of the contest for historically significant automobiles from 22 to 24 May 2020. The class “From Swinging Sixties to Awesome Eighties: Two Decades of Endurance Racing” brings the heyday of 12 and 24 hour races to life again at Villa d’Este. This new category will be taking a closer look at an era when BMW used to dominate various motorsport events. It was in the 1960s and the 1970s that cars like the BMW 3.0...

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Upcoming new BMW models for 2020 and 2021 model years

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Upcoming new BMW models for 2020 and 2021 model years The program gets busy for BMW in 2020 and 2021, as future model generations and new versions are added to the brand’s portfolio. No matter how attractive the following news is, you must take everything with a grain of salt as the info is not officially confirmed by BMW. The list was compiled based on previous reports, our own sources and some common sense. BMW gears up for 2020 and 2021 model years in the US and Europe with several novelties, an extensive model update and new electrified additions. To sketch out the portrait of the next year, BMW prepares for the official premiere of the pure-electric BMW iX3, the 4 Series Coupe (G22), the 5 Series LCI/6 Series LCI and the M3/M4 duo (G80/G82). Pictured: The BMW iX3 Concept. Fo...

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BMW will exhibit the i3 Urban Suite at CES 2020 in Las Vegas

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BMW will exhibit the i3 Urban Suite at CES 2020 in Las Vegas At the 2020 edition of the renowned Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, BMW will be showcasing its vision towards the mobility experience of the future. The CES 2020 kicks off January 7th and extends over a period of three exhibition days till January 10th. The BMW stand at next year’s will gravitate around the motif #ChangeYourPerception. Visitors of the stand will be able to experience the BMW approach towards future mobility by taking part in entertaining practical demonstration and seeing technology put to work in reality. BMW will exhibit the i3 Urban Suite at CES 2020 as to further demonstrate that the mobility experience can be tailored to suit individual needs. As to prepare for the show, the i3 Urban S...

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2022 Formula E Gen 3 Cars with 470 hp and a 780 kg weight

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2022 Formula E Gen 3 Cars with 470 hp and a 780 kg weight The FIA has issued the technical specs for the 2022 Formula E Gen 3 cars. The new specs will cover three seasons until 2025. Tender documents covering the chassis, which includes a front powertrain kit for regeneration purposes, the battery and tire tenders must be submitted to the FIA by March 31, 2020. The Invitations to Tender (ITT) detail dimensional requirements and weight-saving, which include a target weight of 284 kg for the Gen 3 battery. The current battery pack weighs 385 kilograms. The new target calls for a weight of 780 kg, including the driver. That would make the 2022 Gen 3 car 120 kg lighter than the current model. The maximum power of the cars is set to be 470 hp (350 kW) in qualifying mode and Attack Mode duri...

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New Year’s Revolution — Here are the top BMWs to look forward to in 2020

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New Year’s Revolution — Here are the top BMWs to look forward to in 2020 This past year was an interesting one for BMW. Cars like the M8 Gran Coupe, M2 CS, M235i Gran Coupe and X3 M have all been released, making it an impactful year for the brand. However, next year will be even bigger and could potential set BMW for years to come. It could be the first major stepping stone toward the future. So let’s take a look at the top BMWs to look forward to in 2020. BMW M3/M4 There’s quite a lot of controversy surrounding the next-gen BMW M3/M4, mostly due to their design. More specifically, their grille design. The next-gen M3/M4 will sport an all-new grille design that will act as a massive departure from the rest of the brand’s lineup. Both cars will get a grille design simi...

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Video: BMW M5 drag races Dodge Challenger Hellcat in 2WD mode

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Video: BMW M5 drag races Dodge Challenger Hellcat in 2WD mode The Dodge Challenger Hellcat was brought into this world to dominate drag strips. The problem is it didn’t really work out that way for Dodge. The car has incredible amounts of power but along with all those horses came a lot of issues as well. The biggest issue is putting the power down. There are cars out there managing to efficiently transfer over 700 HP to the road through solely two wheels but the Challenger is not one of them, right from the factory. With non-street-legal tires, it’s a drag-strip monster but it struggles with regular road tires. If you’ve ever seen a McLaren 720S drag racing, you probably know it’s a real monster of a car. It demolishes some pretty fast all-wheel drive adversarie...

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BMW driver line-up for 2020 IMSA: Spengler, De Phillipi, Edwards and Krohn

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BMW driver line-up for 2020 IMSA: Spengler, De Phillipi, Edwards and Krohn BMW’s driver roster for next year’s IMSA Championship is shaping up rather nicely. Just the other day we learned about one really strong contender joining the ranks, with Bruno Spengler throwing his name in the hat. Today the entire line-up was announced and it includes John Edwards and Jesse Krohn, both of whom raced the BMW M8 GTE last year as well and Connor De Phillippi who will share his car with Spengler. Edwards and Krohn will continue aboard the #24 BMW M8 GTE run by BMW Team RLL while the second car of the team, the #25 BMW M8 GTE will have Spengler and De Phillippi behind the wheel. “Once again BMW has given us a really good core of drivers to compete with in 2020. I’m pleased wi...

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BMWBLOG Podcast Episode 10: Chris Harris, GMA T.50 and Classic Mini

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BMWBLOG Podcast Episode 10: Chris Harris, GMA T.50 and Classic Mini Our podcast has finally hit a small milestone — its tenth episode. That’s not even a drop in the bucket for most podcasts but it’s big for us. We had no real expectations going into it, as we’d never done any sort of podcasting before, and we were really just trying something out. However, we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how well it’s been received and how much fun we’ve had doing it. So for our tenth episode, we picked some good topics, such as Chris Harris’ comments about SUVs, the incredibly exciting Gordan Murray Automotive T.50 and a classic Mini Cooper S. For Chris Harris’ comments, I talk about what he recently said in an interview about the Aston Martin ...

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Lucas Auer Joins BMW DTM Roster for 2020 Season

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Lucas Auer Joins BMW DTM Roster for 2020 Season Just the other day we learned about the departure of Bruno Spengler from the DTM, to join the North American IMSA. While that news did sting a little, BMW announced a new driver joining the DTM roster for next year, Lucas Auer. The Austrian will actually be making a comeback to the championship after a year-long hiatus, this time driving for BMW. The news came through the wire today and, so far, BMW has five drivers lined up for next year. Alongside Lucas Auer, BMW fans will also get to see two-time champion Marco Wittmann return behind the wheel of the BMW M4 DTM alongside Philipp Eng, Timo Glock and Sheldon van der Linde. Unfortunately, Joel Eriksson will no longer be in action in the BMW M4 DTM. As for Auer, he made his debut with Merc...

Dec182019 by adminNo Comments

2020 Kia Optima (K5) – Perfect Sedan!

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http://youtu.be/i6uMP31zIRk Introducing the all-new Kia K5 fastback sedan Showcases future Kia design direction and a new fastback silhouette Driver-focused interior with a wide range of class-above technologies Powered by a range of efficient and powerful Smartstream engines Debut for Kia’s new eight-speed DCT; AWD available for the first time in K5 One of the most high-tech cars in its class with a range of in-car features On sale in global markets during the first half of 2020 Exterior design Sporty and svelte: the K5’s new fastback sedan silhouette Presenting Kia’s next-generation design direction, the new K5 brings with it a new fastback sedan silhouette. It is one of Kia’s sportiest designs to-date. Designed in collaboration between all three of Kia’s design studios in North Ame...

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BMW iX3: Specs released, 440 km range on WLTP cycle

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BMW iX3: Specs released, 440 km range on WLTP cycle BMW iX3 goes on sale in 2020 and ahead of its market launch, BMW has just unveiled some of its technical specs. According to a new press release, the new BMW iX3 will have a range of more than 440 km measured on the WLTP test. The range is achieved thanks to a battery pack of 74 kWh. The first fully-electric SUV uses the fifth generation, which, starting 2021, will also be deployed in the BMW i4 and the BMW iNEXT. The electric motor featured in the BMW iX3 delivers a maximum power output of 210 kW/286 hp and a torque of 400 Nm. The electric motor used in the BMW iX3 transfers power to the rear wheels, therefore, the all-wheel drive xDrive will not be available. The high-voltage battery unit is based on the latest evolution in NMC-811 ...

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MINI Cooper SE comes with 3 trim levels in the U.S., 110 miles range

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MINI Cooper SE comes with 3 trim levels in the U.S., 110 miles range After 15,000 pre-orders, MINI USA has just announced the official launch of the new MINI Cooper SE. The first production series MINI electric will go on sale in March 2020 and can be ordered today through MINIUSA.com or at ShopMINIUSA.com. The 2020 MINI Cooper SE will have an MSRP of $29,900 plus an additional $850 Destination & Handling fee and will come three trim levels. The federal EV credit of $7,500 along will be available for the MINI Cooper SE, along with state EV incentives. In some cases, qualified consumers can get a MINI Cooper SE below $20,000. Examples of some state EV incentives include; CO – offers $4,000 (as of 2020) CA – offers $2,000 plus an additional $2,500 based on inc...

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VIDEO: This tuned F90 BMW M5 nearly has Veyron-level power

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VIDEO: This tuned F90 BMW M5 nearly has Veyron-level power Literally no one has ever driven the new BMW M5 and thought “Ya know what, it’s just not fast enough.” If anyone has ever even entertained that idea, they’re ready for the loony-bin. The current F90 M5 packs 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque from a 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8, can hit 60 mph in under three seconds and can get dangerously close to 200 mph simply by removing its software limiter. So it’s seriously fast. But what if you are insane and do want more power? That’s what Noelle Performance is for. The founder of Noelle Performance, Karl-Otto Noelle, used to be the Head Engine Development engineer for ALPINA. So he knows a thing or two about making BMW engines even more powerful than t...

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The BMW M2 CS is the Ultimate 2 Series for 8 Series Money

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The BMW M2 CS is the Ultimate 2 Series for 8 Series Money When the BMW M2 CS was first announced, fans of the brand rejoiced. Ever since the 2 Series Coupe first went on sale, fans immediately wondered what a more hardcore, track-ready M version would be like. Now that it’s finally here, you can imagine that those same fans want to put an M2 CS in their driveways. Unfortunately, that might be more difficult that the maybe they’d hoped. Pricing has recently been announced for the BMW M2 CS and it’s quite steep. The starting price for it is a whopping $83,600. And that’s before the $995 destination fee. So it’s not a cheap car. And what’s even more surprising is the company it’s in. Starting at just a few thousand dollars more, the BMW 840i Coupe ...

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BMW Performance Center offers great deals on track days in January 2020

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BMW Performance Center offers great deals on track days in January 2020 Attending the BMW M Driving School is arguably one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Whether it was the M School on the East Coast or the Thermal Club in the west, the BMW Driving Programs put a smile on my face and, of course, they enhanced my driving skills. In 2014, BMW announced their second permanent BMW Performance Driving School in the United States which was later opened in April 2015. The location chosen – the exclusive and picturesque Thermal Club in Palm Springs, California. The private race track is just three hours away from Los Angeles and right by where one of the world’s biggest music festivals takes place in the Coachella Valley, and near Indian Wells....

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BMW Designer: “iNext, the i4 and the iX3 will get separated kidneys”

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BMW Designer: “iNext, the i4 and the iX3 will get separated kidneys” In 2018, BMW unveiled a vision car of the upcoming iNEXT electric vehicle. The concept car was extremely polarizing and as you’d expect, highly controversial. While the overall shapes resembled a classic BMW crossover, its front-end was a departure from the iconic styling cues. Arguably, it was the kidney grille which attracted the most criticism. The one piece grille is large in size, extending vertically from the lower bumper to the hood. It also featured a mesh grille which was filled behind it with numerous sensors. At the time, BMW Group VP of Design, Adrian Van Hooydonk said: “If you look at the front, you see the most prominent element, the BMW kidney, a vertical kidney, with a butterfly layou...

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Bruno Spengler leaves DTM for the North American IMSA

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Bruno Spengler leaves DTM for the North American IMSA In 2020, Canadian Bruno Spengler will leave his BMW M4 DTM for a BMW M8 GTE. Spengler will race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Over a 15 years career in the DTM, Spengler raced in 195 races and in 2012, won the Drivers’ Championship in the BMW Bank M3 DTM. Spengler’s first race as a regular driver for BMW Team RLL in the BMW M8 GTE is just around the corner. He will compete in the 24 Hours of Daytona (USA) at the end of January. Spengler will also remain a reserve and test driver for BMW i Andretti Motorsport in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. “Very few drivers have had as big an influence on the DTM as Bruno Spengler has in the past 15 years,” said BMW Group Motorsport Director Jens Marq...

Dec172019 by adminNo Comments

Here are our Seven Favorite Cars from the BMW Museum

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Here are our Seven Favorite Cars from the BMW Museum For BMW enthusiasts, there may not be a better place on Earth than the BMW Welt. Especially the BMW Museum. There, you can see some of the most amazing and iconic automobiles ever to come out of Munich, cars that you’d likely never see anywhere else outside of the Welt. We were just recently in Munich with BMW and, while there, took some photos of our favorite cars on display. So check them out. Alexander Calder BMW 3.0 CSL While the Andy Warhol BMW Art Car is the most famous, the bet looking of them all is arguably the Alexander Calder car. Warhol painted a BMW M1, which is an awesome car, but the BMW 3.0 CSL racer done by Calder is a prettier car, even before the art. Its iconic shape and classic sports car proportions ...

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VIDEO: Different text input functions in your BMW explained

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VIDEO: Different text input functions in your BMW explained In your BMW equipped with the new OS 7.0 infotainment control system, you can choose between various methods of text input when searching for a desired driver profile or contact. You have a multitude of text input methods at your discretion. For example, you can use the iDrive controller. Tilt it down and you will switch between upper case and lower case letter. You can move through the letter by simply rotating the controller and pressing it to confirm the desired letter. As well, if you want to type in numbers, like for navigation addresses, you can select the “1@+” symbol with the iDrive controller. Furthermore, you can also use the touchpad on top of the controller to write letter and numbers which the system w...

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Next-Gen MINI Clubman might get bigger, almost SUV-sized

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Next-Gen MINI Clubman might get bigger, almost SUV-sized At the moment, the MINI Clubman is just about the perfect car in the brand’s lineup. It’s not too much bigger than the standard Cooper but it has enough extra usable space to make it practical as a daily family car. Yet, it’s no so big that it’s too heavy and bloated to be fun. However, that might unfortunately change moving forward, as per this new report from Autocar. According to this report, MINI Chief designer Oliver Heilmer told Autocar that the next-gen MINI Clubman might get a bit bigger, almost Countryman-size. There’s no word if that means the Countryman will also experience some growth, giving the brand two SUVs; one small and one large. However, there is talk that MINI is losing Countryman...

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SPIED: 2021 BMW 6 Series GT LCI caught near the Arctic Circle

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SPIED: 2021 BMW 6 Series GT LCI caught near the Arctic Circle The LCI model generation of the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo has recently been caught during road tests carried in Northern Europe. After the BMW 3 Series GT (F34 model generation) got discontinued, the 6 Series GT of the G32 model generation is also facing the axe. Before this happens officially, BMW is set to give the luxury shuttle one final makeover before the inherent dismissal after the current generation. According to some rumors, the US market won’t even receive the LCI model series. Many fans have expressed their negative feelings towards what they felt was an awkward-looking, unworthy BMW. The 6 Series GT emerged with this nomenclature to fill the void left by the discontinuation of the standard 6 Series models....

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VIDEO: BMW M8 Competition featured on Carfection

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VIDEO: BMW M8 Competition featured on Carfection Both Horatiu and I have driven the new BMW M8 Competition Coupe and it’s pretty wild ride. It’s such a brutal car, one that’s so violently fast, but it’s also so incredibly capable that you simply just hang one while it pummels pavement into submission. However, our experience has been limited to mostly track time, with some very little road time. So what’s the big brute like to actually drive on the road? We find out in this latest video from Carfection. In this new video review, Henry Catchpole gets to hoon the new BMW M8 Competition through some stunning, twisty canyon roads. While he seems very impressed with its power and capability, he’s quick to point out that it’s not some sort of scalpel-...

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SPIED: Next BMW 2 Series Active Tourer scooped during winter testing

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SPIED: Next BMW 2 Series Active Tourer scooped during winter testing Scheduled for official debut in 2021, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has hit the roads near the Arctic Circle for the cold weather testing sessions. The second generation of the 2 Series Active Tourer will sit on the new FAAR front-driven architecture which already underpins the new F40 1 Series and the F44 2 Series Gran Coupe. Lately, camouflaged prototypes have arrived in Arjeplog, Sweden, near the Arctic Circle, to undergo the usual extreme weather testing at cold temperatures (you can see the spy photos here). The current generation 2 Series Active Tourer The exterior styling will be heavily influenced by its recently revealed lineup siblings. The signature front fascia will follow the trails of the new 1 Series a...