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VW ID. Buzz Syncro | How Volkswagen's past could preview its future

VW ID. Buzz Syncro | How Volkswagen's past could preview its future

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January 9, 2023
Volkswagen has been making quirky vans for decades, and while many people remember the Type 2 generation from the 1960s and 70s, there’s a whole world of van variations wearing the iconic giant VW badge. Volkswagen introduced a heavier and larger Type 2 in 1979, and in 1985, the automaker released an all-wheel drive variant…
VW recalls ID.4 for 12V battery issue that can cause short, fire

VW recalls ID.4 for 12V battery issue that can cause short, fire

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January 9, 2023
Volkswagen is recalling a relatively small number of its new ID.4 electric crossovers to address an electrical issue, but not one related to its electric powertrain. This pertains to its old-fashioned 12V battery (yep, EVs still have those). In rear-wheel-drive models of the ID.4, VW says the 12V battery's charging cable can rub against the…
2023 BMW M4 - Buyer's Guide

2023 BMW M4 - Buyer's Guide

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January 9, 2023
2023 BMW M4 OverviewThe second-generation BMW M4 ships with similar equipment as its four-door counterpart, the BMW M3. With lots of options and even an available manual transmission, performance-minded buyers have a lot of choices when configuring their ideal BMW M4. Convertible models are only available with xDrive all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.…
BMW CEO Warns Electric Vehicles Will Never Be Cheap

BMW CEO Warns Electric Vehicles Will Never Be Cheap

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January 9, 2023
With the demise of the funky i3 in mid-2022, BMW doesn’t have a true entry-level EV anymore. Although the moniker has been repurposed for a long-wheelbase 3 Series Sedan without a combustion engine, that car is made in China only for the local market. Pictured here, the i Vision Circular did portray a zero-emission compact…
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e Stalked In California Ahead Of February Reveal

2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e Stalked In California Ahead Of February Reveal

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January 9, 2023
BMW intends to introduce the X5 LCI in a few weeks with changes across the board as the mid-cycle facelift will bring design, tech, and drivetrain updates. One of the most important novelties will be a superior plug-in hybrid variant as the xDrive45e will be retired to make room for a first-ever BMW X5 xDrive50e.…
BMW M240i xDrive Drag Races Audi RS3 Sedan In Six Vs Five Cylinders

BMW M240i xDrive Drag Races Audi RS3 Sedan In Six Vs Five Cylinders

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January 8, 2023
The BMW M240i and Audi RS3 are not direct rivals, but who said a drag race must feature equally competing cars? In a bid to close the gap between the two, Bavaria’s sports coupe showed up for the duel in the xDrive guise to tackle Ingolstadt’s reputable Quattro. The acceleration test in a straight line…
VIDEO: BMW X1 vs Audi Q3—Small SUV Showdown

VIDEO: BMW X1 vs Audi Q3—Small SUV Showdown

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January 8, 2023
These two crossovers are the two best premium offerings in the segment: the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. When it comes to space, practicality, sharp designs, great tech, and impressive driving dynamics, there really aren’t two better premium crossovers. However, the question now is: which one’s better? In this new video from Autogefühl, we get…
VIDEO: Can the BMW Isetta Take Down its Three-Wheeled Rivals?

VIDEO: Can the BMW Isetta Take Down its Three-Wheeled Rivals?

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January 8, 2023
No one has ever confused the BMW Isetta with being an enjoyable car. An important one? Sure, it saved BMW after the war. A good car? Not really. However, one of the quirkiest and most fun things about the Isetta is its wheel count. Yes, I said wheel count because, unlike a normal car, it…
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