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BMW M Hybrid V8 Filmed In Action Testing At Road Atlanta

BMW M Hybrid V8 Filmed In Action Testing At Road Atlanta

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October 7, 2022
Picking up where the V12 LMR left off, the M Hybrid V8 marks BMW’s return to top-tier endurance racing. It made its public debut in North America last month at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles and here we can see the electrified beast in all of its glory while stretching out at Road Atlanta.…
The Mercedes-AMG C63 Hybrid Is Proof Why BMW Should Make the Next M3 All-Electric

The Mercedes-AMG C63 Hybrid Is Proof Why BMW Should Make the Next M3 All-Electric

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October 7, 2022
When Mercedes-AMG first unveiled its new C63, which will pack a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain making 670 horsepower, I tried to remain optimistic. After all, a bite-sized sedan with almost 700 horsepower sounds good regardless of its powertrain. I even stayed the bright-eyed course when naysayers brought up its 4,600 lb curb weight, feeling that AMGs…
Rumor: Next BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe could be electric

Rumor: Next BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe could be electric

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October 6, 2022
The next generation BMW 8 Series (codename G77) is rumored to enter the production line in 2026. The third generation 8 Series will continue to use the CLAR rear-wheel drive platform which can accommodate any powertrain choice. But compared to the current G14/G15/G16 generation, the new luxury gran tourer might only come in an all-electric…
New BMW M2 and XM to be displayed this month in Spartanburg

New BMW M2 and XM to be displayed this month in Spartanburg

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October 6, 2022
After its web debut on the evening of October 11th, the new BMW M2 will make its world debut in South Africa at the M Festival. Concurrently, the new BMW M2 and XM will make their U.S. public debut in South Carolina. From October 14 through 16, BMW of North America will host a series…
Porsche overtakes Volkswagen as Europe's most valuable carmaker

Porsche overtakes Volkswagen as Europe's most valuable carmaker

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October 6, 2022
BERLIN — Porsche took pole position as Europe's most valuable automaker on Thursday, overtaking former parent Volkswagen as the price of the sport scar maker's newly-listed shares sped higher. Although Porsche shares had fallen below its listing price on Monday to 81 euros, in line with a wider fall in markets, they had risen to…
BMW Should Pay Attention to the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

BMW Should Pay Attention to the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

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October 6, 2022
Maserati just dropped the coolest electric car on the market and it seems like few people are paying attention to it. Maybe because it’s Maserati and its plans always seem to fail and its cars tend to underwhelm. Maybe people are just tired of hearing empty promises from the iconic Italian brand. However, the new…
2023 Corvette Z06 Is Here: Does the BMW M4 CSL Stand a Chance?

2023 Corvette Z06 Is Here: Does the BMW M4 CSL Stand a Chance?

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October 6, 2022
I still remember driving the C8 Corvette Stingray and realizing what a game changer it is. For under $70,000, the Corvette Stingray offers customers a mid-engine supercar with 500 horsepower, a dual-clutch transmission, and a 0-60 mph time of under three seconds. I distinctly remembering asking myself “Why would anyone buy an M4 instead?” I…
How Do I Plan for Charging More Than One EV in the Future?

How Do I Plan for Charging More Than One EV in the Future?

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October 6, 2022
Now that electric vehicles are becoming more and more commonplace, there are many households that have more than one EV. When you have more than one EV, you need a way to charge both cars and will sometimes need to charge both at the same time. Thankfully, there are pretty simple ways of doing that.…
2023 BMW XM Marina Bay Blue shows up public roads

2023 BMW XM Marina Bay Blue shows up public roads

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October 6, 2022
BMW M’s flagship car is slowly starting to make a presence on public roads. The XM has yet to officially enter into production, but several BMW employees, including the former M boss Markus Flasch, get to enjoy the power of the luxury M SUV. These latest BMW XM photos actually come from Italy where a…
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