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BMW X5 might be getting some company from the Genesis GV80

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BMW X5 might be getting some company from the Genesis GV80 It’s not a secret that Hyundai’s luxury sub-brand Genesis is working on a premium SUV to compete with the BMW X5. It’s been well-known for awhile now and it isn’t particularly surprising. Genesis has been on a role, lately, pumping out genuinely excellent cars that can compete with the best from Germany. In fact, some of its cars actually outperform some of Zee Germans, such as the Genesis G70, which is a superb premium sport sedan. Its upcoming Genesis GV80 will be a BMW X5 competitor when it debuts and some new spy photos have surfaced, showing off a handsome SUV with a nice interior. (We don’t own the photos but you can see them here) While many BMW fans are too snobbish to acknowledge Genesis a real competitor to BMW, it is....

Dec42019 by adminNo Comments

What’s the best non-M BMW 3 Series of all time?

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What’s the best non-M BMW 3 Series of all time? This new generation of 3 Series is an interesting one. More specifically, the BMW M340i is a very interesting in the history of the famous model line. The M340i is the fastest non-M 3er ever made and it’s even faster than most M3s of the past. In fact only a couple of exception M3s are faster, such as the F80 BMW M3 CS. So that got me thinking; is the BMW M340i the best non-m 3 Series of all time? If not, what is? Let’s take a look back at some of the best non-M 3 Series ever made, because there are actually quite a few excellent ones. So it’s hard to choose. E30 3 Series Let’s start with the E30-generation. The E30 is the darling of 3 Series history and it’s not just because of the M3. Each iteration of the E30 was fantastic but there we...

Dec32019 by adminNo Comments

BMW Motorrad unveils its most powerful boxer engine ever

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BMW Motorrad unveils its most powerful boxer engine ever BMW Motorrad has been threatening us with a new boxer engine for the better part of the year. But it seems like it was worth the wait. The Germans finally showed their latest creation last week and it doesn’t just look great, it also has pretty amazing specs. The Big Boxer, as BMW Motorrad calls it, is now out in full and the first pics make it look like it came straight from the Star Wars set. The first time the world caught a glimpse of it was at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, earlier this year, on the BMW Motorrad Concept R 18 model. After that, the same engine was used on two private builds, both of them unique in their own way. This time though, we are actually getting to see what hides beneath the metal. According to...

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Video: BMW M135i drag races Mercedes-AMG A35, shows consistent runs

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Video: BMW M135i drag races Mercedes-AMG A35, shows consistent runs It wasn’t long after the BMW M135i was launched that people published all sorts of comparisons against its main rivals. It’s understandable as this new 1 Series brings a serious host of changes to the brand’s approach to the hatchback segment. The 1 Series is now a more direct competitor for the likes of Mercedes-Benz’s A-Class and the Audi A3. Is that a good thing? Well, it depends. What’s pretty obvious though is that the BMW M135i is a bit faster than the Mercedes-AMG A35, its direct competitor from Stuttgart. We’ve seen the two cars go at it in a previous video as well and at that time, the result was the same. The two start with similar power outputs. The BMW M135i xDrive has a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engi...

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Have a look inside the BMW M340i xDrive First Edition

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Have a look inside the BMW M340i xDrive First Edition As for every new model, BMW has prepared a special edition for its M340i xDrive as well. The limited-run model bears the title BMW M340i xDrive First Edition and now, for the first time, we get to see what it looks like. The new M340i xDrive First Edition comes exclusively as an all-wheel drive variant as its badge signals. What’s more, it will be available in both Sedan and Touring guise. Each of the body versions will be produced in exactly 340 units. The M340i First Edition models is already available to order since November 2019. The styling composition of the new special edition M340i comprises an array of BMW Individual and M Sport customization options. For the exterior, you get the BMW Individual Frozen Dark Grey metallic pa...

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VIDEO: 2020 BMW X6 M looks pretty amazing with some chrome parts

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VIDEO: 2020 BMW X6 M looks pretty amazing with some chrome parts The new BMW X6 M is yet to hit dealerships, but the Internet has already been flooded by videos and photos featuring the high-performance SAC. The following video showcases an X6 M model destined for the US market (given the orange reflectors positioned on the front wheels arches). While the press photos and most of concerning launch information was centered around the BMW X6 M Competition model, thanks to this video we get to see more details of the standard X6M variant with 600 PS (592 hp). Compared to the Competition version, the pure X6 M is not an all high-gloss black affair, but still exudes muscularity and brute power. The big M grille has its frame finished in chrome as standard. Moreso, the side air vents feature...

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SPIED: Next-Gen BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Interior seen in new photos

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SPIED: Next-Gen BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Interior seen in new photos Learning about the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer might not be the most exciting way to spend an evening. However, the fact that some new spy photos have surfaced, showing off the upcoming next-gen BMW 2 Series Active Tourer might actually be more interesting than you might think. That’s because thees photos show off its new interior, which might show an interesting new trend for BMW. (We don’t own the spy photos but see them here) First, though, let’s get the exterior out of the way. The current 2 Series Active Tourer isn’t exactly a beauty, so its not likely fans care too much about the way this new car looks. Still, there are some changes worth noting. For instance, front end gets slanty new headlights and some ma...

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BMW Abu Dhabi: New M340i xDrive with a BMW Individual touch

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BMW Abu Dhabi: New M340i xDrive with a BMW Individual touch The BMW Abu Dhabi dealer is widely known for its bossy and extravagant vehicle configurations. Today’s star of the show is the new BMW M340i xDrive featured in an eye-catching outfit. The Bavarian mid-sized sports sedan is pictured in the traditional, yet highly luxurious Sapphire Black metallic color. The car is sitting on the BMW Individual 19-inch alloy wheels with double-spoke style and high-gloss Silver reflex shade (code 771). The BMW Laser headlights, the blue M brake calipers and the Cerium Gray accents signal this is not just an “ordinary” 3 Series. Going inside, we find a special full-leather upholstery: the BMW Individual Merino Fjord Blue/Black. Thus, the black and blue theme of the exterior is evenly translated in...

Dec32019 by adminNo Comments

VIDEO: Becky Evans takes delivery of a Speed Yellow F80 BMW M3

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VIDEO: Becky Evans takes delivery of a Speed Yellow F80 BMW M3 There are countless videos on the dot-com-machine of social media influencers and YouTubers taking delivery of high-priced exotics. Usually, said influencers and YouTubers are barely old enough to legally drink in most countries, yet they take deliveries of McLarens and Aston Martins on a near-monthly basis. It’s become exhausting and it’s ruined the specialness of taking delivery of even a modestly cool car. So it’s nice to see when one of these videos actually features a special car that real people can actually aspire to afford. Such as the case in this video from Becky Evans (aka Queen B) who recently took delivery of a Speed Yellow F80 BMW M3. If you haven’t heard of Evans, she has quite the career. She a bit of a socia...

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Plant Dingolfing gets 400 million euros for BMW iNEXT

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Plant Dingolfing gets 400 million euros for BMW iNEXT BMW is accelerating its electrification pace. Come 2021, the BMW iNEXT will kick off in production at Dingolfing, on an all new assembly line that is worth EUR 400 million. Dingolfing plant, located in Lower Bavaria, will become a competence production center for electrified and autonomous vehicles starting with 2021. Through an investment estimated at 400 millions euros, the German constructor aims to completely modernize and upgrade the assembly line and process at the largest European production location. With this giant leap, BMW will be able to produce the right mix of battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engine cars on a single assembly lines in a seamless and flexible process. Milan Nedeljkovic, m...

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Marco Wittmann gets a new company car – The BMW M8 Coupe

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Marco Wittmann gets a new company car – The BMW M8 Coupe BMW Motorsport driver Marco Wittmann can look forward to a new company car. The DTM Champion was invited by the BMW Welt in Munich to take ownership of a new BMW. This time, the champ decided to swap his Java Green BMW M4 Coupe for the all-new and more powerful BMW M8 Coupe. The M8 in question is painted in Alpine White and comes in the Competition guise which brings a series of upgrades over the standard car. For starters, there are a series of M Performance parts in carbon fiber which further enhance the sporty looks of the M8. There is a front splitter and side gills made of carbon fiber, along with the lip on the trunk and the diffuser. Other elements specific to the BMW M8 Competition are the high-gloss black accents seen th...

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Video: All you need to know about the new BMW X5 M and X6 M

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Video: All you need to know about the new BMW X5 M and X6 M Deliveries for the brand new BMW X5 M and X6 M models are kicking off this month and the Germans wanted to highlight the occasion with a short presentation clip. In the footage posted below we get to learn all the key aspects about the two cars, as presented by BMW themselves. From the design to the technical specs, these are the highlights you need to consider when discussing the new BMW M SUVs. To set apart a BMW X5 M or X6 M from their non-M counterparts all you need to do is look at them a bit more carefully. Their grilles will have double slats and that’s the first giveaway. The grilles also feature M logos while the front bumper has a different layout, to allow more air to be fed into the engine bay. Other distinctive des...

Dec22019 by adminNo Comments

2019 BMW M135i xDrive Review – Logic Over Emotions

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2019 BMW M135i xDrive Review – Logic Over Emotions Every time BMW launches a new, controversial car, the same group of people refuses to understand it does so out of necessity. In this group we can include the diehard fans of the brand who can be quite vocal. Needless to say, they were extremely vocal when the new 1 Series was launched. And yet, BMW decided to move forward, knowing it will lose some fans but it will cater to the needs of others a lot better. The 1 Series was a volume car from the get-go and its strength relies in numbers. Sales of the hatchback which is now reaching its third generation have surpassed the 2.5 million threshold over the years. That simply proves it’s been a success overall. To what it owes that success remains to be determined, but some factors might be ...

Dec22019 by adminNo Comments

This unique 1995 BMW 850CSi in white is up for bidding

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This unique 1995 BMW 850CSi in white is up for bidding 1995 BMW 850CSi number 205 of 225 examples sold in the United States is now available for bidding on Bring-a-Trailer. The former top model of the 8 Series family also comes in a unique color combination – Alpine White over a Lotus White Interior. According to the ad, the 850CSi spent time in Puerto Rico and Florida before being brought to California by the seller in April 2019. A recent Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and displays history in Puerto Rico, Florida, Pennsylvania, and California. Not only that, it only has around 86,000 miles which is not too shabby considering it’s nearly 25 years old. 500 of which were added by the seller. So what’s special about the 1995 BMW 850CSi? Firstly, it features a fantastic ...

Dec22019 by adminNo Comments

This 1967 Austin Mini will provide more fun than any high-priced exotic

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This 1967 Austin Mini will provide more fun than any high-priced exotic Back in August, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Monterey Car Week with BMW. While there, I was able to drive a 1965 Mini Cooper S through Carmel, across the famous Bixby Creek Bridge and through the stunning coast of Southern California. It was an incredible experience and one I won’t soon forget. In fact, it’s one I can’t stop thinking about and it’s a car that I desperately want to buy. I continue to claim that driving a classic Mini hard is more fun than driving any high-priced exotic because it’s actually about driving. Which is why this 1967 Austin Mini currently up for sale on Bring-A-Trailer is a car that you should buy if you want some genuine driving fun. This Mini is a bit interesting, actua...

Dec22019 by adminNo Comments

1958 BMW 507 Roadster going under the hammer in Paris, February 5

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1958 BMW 507 Roadster going under the hammer in Paris, February 5 When it comes to expensive classic BMW models, it doesn’t get any more ridiculous than the 507 Roadster. I know prices for the E30 M3 models seem sky high right now, but when you realize just how expensive a 507 is your perspective might change. The last BMW 507 Roadster that went up for auction was bought for over $2 million. That’s why I think the car I’m about to show you might just be worth 7 figures. This particular car was apparently bought new in the US at Hoffman Motors and it belonged to a Hollywood producer at first. That means, this is one of only 34 that were imported in the US through official channels. Furthermore, it has a really interesting ownership history and it looks like it exchanged hands quite a lot...

Dec22019 by adminNo Comments

Video: BMW M2 Competition posts 1.57,6 lap time on Hockenheim GP

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Video: BMW M2 Competition posts 1.57,6 lap time on Hockenheim GP With the new BMW M2 CS now out and capturing everyone’s attention, some of us are still in love with the BMW M2 Competition. That’s understandable as the CS might be considered too expensive by some and it will only be built in limited numbers, meaning only a few thousand people will actually get to buy it. In the meantime, the guys from Sport Auto took the Competition model out to the Hockenheimring GP track to see how fast it truly is. Their weapon of choice was a manual which is a rather important factor when it comes to the track performance against the clock. If this would’ve been a DCT-equipped car I’m rather certain the lap time would’ve been better. On the upside, the guys claim the M2 Competition was wearing Miche...

Dec12019 by adminNo Comments

The new BMW 1 Series family photographed in the lovely Czech Republic

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The new BMW 1 Series family photographed in the lovely Czech Republic The new BMW 1 Series has recently been introduced across several European markets. Among those was the picturesque Czech Republic, where the latest press photos are coming from. For the Czech premiere of the new F40 generation, BMW chose two specially configured models. The first is the 120d xDrive version, featured here in a lovely M Sport package. The model is painted in the BMW Individual Storm Bay metallic color, while the sports tire are fitted on a set of 18″ M design allow wheels in bicolor appearance (code 816). Inside, the 120d xDrive M Sport displays a dual Trigon cloth/Alcantara Black leather upholstery and the two M sports seats at the front. The car is also equipped with the BMW Live Cockpit Professional...

Dec12019 by adminNo Comments

Is the BMW X3 M Competition a better M car than the M8 Coupe?

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Is the BMW X3 M Competition a better M car than the M8 Coupe? Back when I drove the BMW X3 M Competition a couple of months back, I was genuinely blown away with how much I liked it. I went into driving it with the assumption that it’d just be a fast X3. But it’s so much more than that. In fact, I even went on to say that it’s so good it negates the need for BMW to make an M3 Touring. However, could it, a two-ton SUV, actually be better than the all-new BMW M8 Coupe, a 600 hp rocket-coupe? According to Car Throttle, the answer is a surprising yes According to this new review from CT, the BMW X3 M Competition is actually more entertaining to drive on the road than the M8. Because I haven’t driven the M8 Coupe on the road (only on track), I can’t agree wholeheartedly with that claim. Howe...

Dec12019 by adminNo Comments

My Opinion: MINI Cooper SE will be more fun than the BMW M135i

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My Opinion: MINI Cooper SE will be more fun than the BMW M135i By the end of this year, the BMW Group will have to hatchbacks that shake up the status quo; the BMW M135i and the MINI Cooper SE. The former is a front-wheel drive-based hot-hatch, something BMW has never made before, and the latter is an all-electric hatch that’s mostly different from what MINI has made before (the original MINI E was more of a test-bed for future electric performance, rather than a full-on production vehicle). However, it’s actually the MINI that I think will be the more fun, more exciting car. The all-new BMW M135i xDrive is an interesting car because it is front-wheel drive-based but its xDrive all-wheel drive system can send power to the rear wheels when needed. So it’s a grippy little hot-hatch with a...

Nov302019 by adminNo Comments

Car Throttle is giving away an E46 BMW 3 Series Convertible

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Car Throttle is giving away an E46 BMW 3 Series Convertible Car Throttle has been tinkering with old BMWs for awhile. It seems the British publication likes old Bimmers and with good reason; they’re awesome. They’ve featured E36 M3s, E46 M3s and even an E46 Touring diesel, done up for track use. Now, though, they’re giving away an E46 3 Series Convertible for free. In this new video Car Throttle shows off the E46 3 Series, which is a 325Ci Convertible, and gives us a bit of a walkthrough of the car and its mechanical bits. It’s actually a surprisingly clean example, with almost nothing wrong with it. Sure, it’s a bit old and maybe slightly tired but it’s in really good shape. Because it’s a 325Ci, it sports a 2.5 liter naturally-aspirated inline-six engine (don’t you miss the days when ...

Nov302019 by adminNo Comments

Can the Facelifted Alfa Romeo Giulia finally take down the 3 Series?

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Can the Facelifted Alfa Romeo Giulia finally take down the 3 Series? Awhile back, we did a comparison test between the BMW 3 Series and the Alfa Romeo Giulia. More specifically, the BMW 330i xDrive and the Giulia Q4 2.0T. Both cars were almost identically equipped. So neither car had any equipment or trim level advantages. In that test, the 3er won because of the fact that it never really had any glaring issue. Sure, the Giulia was a touch more fun to drive but its horrid infotainment system, interior quality issues and lack of comfort made the 3 Series a better car. To be honest, that wasn’t a great surprise. Those same issues have plagued the Alfa Romeo Giulia since its debut. Which has always been a shame, considering that Alfa’s sedan is probably the best in the segment to actually ...

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Video: Classic Minis Reinvented – Which one would you choose?

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Video: Classic Minis Reinvented – Which one would you choose? The classic Mini is a blast to drive, in its original guise. I had the pleasure of driving one from 1959 this year alongside a newer Cooper S 1250 GT model and both were true revelations for the non-believer in me. The analogue feel that the car offers and the way it handles with such little weight are two of the things that will surely make you fall in love as well. However, there are some amenities missing from them and some people have found a way to mend those shortcomings. Modernizing older cars has become a thriving business these days and company handling that sort of stuff are asking for serious money for their services. When it comes to Minis, the guys from David Brown Automotive are the ones to go to as they are the...

Nov302019 by adminNo Comments

Is the best BMW Hot Hatch Actually the Hyundai Veloster N?

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Is the best BMW Hot Hatch Actually the Hyundai Veloster N? By now, you probably know of the man that runs Hyundai’s newly formed performance N Division, right? It’s Albert Biermann, the same man who used to head up BMW’s M Division. Now that he’s with Hyundai, he seems to have injected a level of fun and performance that most enthusiasts never thought possible to see from a car with a slanted “H” on the hood. However, the all-new Hyundai Veloster N is so good that it may just be the best hot hatch to ever come from a (former) BMW exec. It might sound heretical to call the Hyundai Veloster N a sort of BMW product but it was made by the same man who helmed the M Division for so long. Regardless of where he’s physically located, Biermann still has BMW M in his blood and the M Division stil...

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Video: How the BMW Intelligent Emergency Call system works

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Video: How the BMW Intelligent Emergency Call system works If you own a newer BMW model you might have noticed that there’s a button located right above the rear view mirror labeled ‘SOS’. Most of you probably wondered what it does and how it could come in handy. Yet, we were never curious enough or – hopefully – never actually needed to press it in the first place. Well, BMW put together a short clip and posted it on Youtube, explaining exactly what that button does. The BMW Intelligent Emergency Call system has been implemented on BMWs over the last 10 years on various versions. It is meant to alert the emergency services in case something goes wrong or you’re involved in an accident. The system is capable of diagnosing the car and it will share relevant information with the rescuers ...

Nov302019 by adminNo Comments

Video: Chris Harris Drives the Rolls-Royce Cullinan

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Video: Chris Harris Drives the Rolls-Royce Cullinan The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has been around for almost a year now and what a year it has been. The first SUV from Goodwood is now breaking all sales records and is apparently on a warpath to prove naysayers that they were wrong to doubt it. One of them was Chris Harris. He’s been one of the first journos to drive it and complain about certain aspects of this car. The Top Gear host had a particular issue with the design. In all fairness, the Cullinan can’t really compete in a beauty pageant but, if you ask me, it’s not nearly as ugly as Harris portrays it in this review. What some people don’t understand is that the Rolls-Royce brand forces you to adopt some styling cues that may not work perfectly on cars of a certain size. You need to mo...

Nov292019 by adminNo Comments

2020 Mercedes Maybach GLS – The Best Luxury SUV?

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http://youtu.be/hGjtZG20BKk The new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption: 12.0-11.7 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 273-266 g/km)[1] is driven exclusively by the powerful and discreet M 177 – a new, electrified variant of the V8 petrol engine with a displacement of 3982 cc, 48-volt on-board electrical system and integrated starter-alternator (ISG). ISG is responsible for hybrid functions such as EQ Boost or energy recovery, while allowing fuel savings that were previously reserved for high-voltage hybrid technology. The development focused on the long-term improvement of the consumption and emissions figures. At the same time, the customers' power expectations need to be met. As a result, the engine produces an output of 410 kW (558 hp) and 730 Nm of torque. An add...

Nov292019 by adminNo Comments

BMW and Great Wall Motor to build future MINI E vehicles in China

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BMW and Great Wall Motor to build future MINI E vehicles in China BMW and Great Wall Motor have just confirmed their new partnership which revolves around the manufacturing of MINI E vehicles in China. The new joint venture, Spotlight Automotive Limited will operate a plant with a capacity of up to 160,000 vehicles per year. The plant will require around 3,000 employees after the ramp-up phase. Both partners will together invest around 650 million Euro (more than five billion CNY). The construction phase is planned for 2020 to 2022. The joint venture envisages production of future electric MINI vehicles, as well as several models and brands for Great Wall Motor. The recently unveiled MINI Cooper SE will also continue to be built at the Oxford plant in the UK. The Spotlight Automotive j...

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BMW could be going all frameless for its future electric motorbike

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BMW could be going all frameless for its future electric motorbike As with cars, electrification is spreading across the motorbike world as well. A pioneer in electric mobility, BMW is currently under the development phase for future, 100% electric frameless two-wheeler, inspired by the Vision DC Roadster concept bike. As shown by a set of patent drawings (which you can see here), BMW is allegedly working on a future series of electric bikes. The main feature of the new two-wheeler architecture is the absence of the physical frame. The new electric bike is completely frameless and composed out of sections, like the Vision DC Roadster. The first part of the new motorbike is represented by the handle bar – suspension – front wheel unit. The front section is followed by the electric power...

Nov292019 by adminNo Comments

BMWs were thankful we drove in 2019 – Happy Thanksgiving!

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BMWs were thankful we drove in 2019 – Happy Thanksgiving! Turkey Day is here once again. As every year, Thanksgiving is a day that’s supposed to be filled with great food, family, friends and celebrations for what we’re thankful for in our lives. It’s basically to commemorate the early feasts between Pilgrims and Native Americans. So on this special day, we won’t only wish you a Happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones, but also take the time to look at some of the most exciting BMWs we drove in 2019. We did exactly 60 test drives so far this year, on a global scale, covering different markets and different type of customers. And thanks to an aggressive and revamped BMW product lineup, the diversity in model choices has been greater than ever. BMW M850i xDrive Coupe BMW has reinstated t...