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BMW Shows Electric Car Evolution With Nifty Ad On 3D Billboard

BMW Shows Electric Car Evolution With Nifty Ad On 3D Billboard

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October 8, 2022
At the end of last month, BMW purchased advertising space in Times Square to promote the 2023 XM during its debut day. The very same nifty 3D billboard has now served as the immersive venue to highlight how electric vehicles have progressed in half a century of evolution. The famous intersection in midtown Manhattan, New…
2023 BMW X1 Phytonic Blue Featured In xLine Specification

2023 BMW X1 Phytonic Blue Featured In xLine Specification

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October 8, 2022
The 2023 BMW X1 has officially arrived in France, and with it are new images from the local launch. We’ve already seen an xDrive23d in M Portimao Blue with the M Sport Package and now a different (but still very blue and diesel) crossover stars in a fresh photo gallery. This time around, it’s an…
Every Brand Should Copy the Porsche 911 GT3 RS's Suspension

Every Brand Should Copy the Porsche 911 GT3 RS's Suspension

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October 8, 2022
The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is taking the internet by storm. Its outrageous looks, overly-extreme aero, and mind-bending performance prove that no one does it better than Porsche when its engineers are let off their leashes. When it comes to hardcore track performance, every other manufacturer needs to watch out. However, there’s one clever…
Upclose With the New 2023 BMW XM

Upclose With the New 2023 BMW XM

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October 8, 2022
There’s no denying the controversiality of the BMW XM’s looks. Read any article, look at any forum, or any social media post and the comments sections will be filled with arguing about its design. However, it’s sort of unfair to judge it my manufacturer photos, as those aren’t always an accurate portrayal of what the…
BMW Gesture Control: The Quick How-To Guide

BMW Gesture Control: The Quick How-To Guide

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October 8, 2022
Gesture control started making an appearance in BMW’s cars back in 2015, with the then-new 7 Series. It’s now trickling down to most BMW models and will likely soon be standard equipment in every BMW. Gesture control was designed to keep drivers focused on the road. The idea is that you don’t have to reach…
VIDEO: How Far Can a Dirt Cheap E60 5 Series Go on an Adventure?

VIDEO: How Far Can a Dirt Cheap E60 5 Series Go on an Adventure?

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October 7, 2022
A few weeks ago, Alex Kersten and his friend Taylor went to a car auction and bought two very cheap luxury cars. The pair of cars they bought consisted of a surprisingly clean E60 5 Series, which miraculously had no real issues, and an L322 Range Rover, which did have some issues. Both cars were…
Quick Fix to the Mercedes ESP Problem

Quick Fix to the Mercedes ESP Problem

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October 7, 2022
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) of your Mercedes-Benz regulates driving by monitoring the angular velocity of each wheel with ABS sensors. When one of the wheels rotates faster than the others, this indicates a problem. The...
Facelifted Mercedes-Benz B-Class Minivan Launched

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz B-Class Minivan Launched

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October 7, 2022
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class just received a facelift for the 2023 model year. The updates include a slight revision on the exterior, significant upgrades on the cockpit, and some powertrain changes. Exterior The appearance of the facelifted...
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