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The BMW iX Heats its Interior Quicker Than Most Other EVs

The BMW iX Heats its Interior Quicker Than Most Other EVs

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December 22, 2022
One of the advantages of having an electric vehicle is being able to heat the car up in your garage, without emitting dangerous exhaust gases in an enclosed environment. So you can have your car nice and toasty before you even back it out of the garage. However, what if you don’t have a garage…
BMW Will Manufacture Solid Power's Solid-State Batteries in Germany

BMW Will Manufacture Solid Power's Solid-State Batteries in Germany

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December 22, 2022
Earlier in the year, BMW and Ford announced they’d be working with Solid Power, to develop solid-state batteries for EVs. Solid-state batteries are the future of EV technology, as they offer better range, faster charging, better thermal management, and—perhaps more importantly—lighter weight. Solid Power build a new facility in Colorado earlier this year but it…
Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets Festive With Dee In New BMW Ad

Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets Festive With Dee In New BMW Ad

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December 22, 2022
A week ago, BMW’s social media accounts were flooded by what seemed to be hacked messages from someone named “Dee.” It was unclear who that was or what kinda of social media campaign BMW was running. It was all very vague and confusing. However, a post to BMW’s website seems to suggest that Dee is…
Which BMW Do You Want but Are Afraid to Buy?

Which BMW Do You Want but Are Afraid to Buy?

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December 22, 2022
Buying an old German car can often be terrifying. Old German cars especially BMWs, are infamous for their poor reliability and high cost of maintenance. Not all old Bimmers are unreliable but there are certainly a few that can be worrisome. What’d frustrating, though, is that many of those cars are tempting own. Is there…
2023 BMW M2 in Brooklyn Grey Hits the Track

2023 BMW M2 in Brooklyn Grey Hits the Track

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December 22, 2022
Brooklyn Grey seems to be among BMW’s favorite colors at the moment, as it uses it on everything. Admittedly, it’s a good color. Not many greys have much character but Brooklyn Grey does. And it’s one of the better choices for the new BMW M2, which you can see lapping the track in these new…
BMW Digital Key Can Now Be Shared Between Android And iOS Smartphones

BMW Digital Key Can Now Be Shared Between Android And iOS Smartphones

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December 22, 2022
BMW has worked closely with tech giants Google and Apple to make the Digital Key more usable by implementing support for sharing across iPhone and Android devices. Up until now, it was only possible via Apple iMessage. With the latest update, the key can be sent by SMS, e-mail, or a messaging app such as…
MINI Convertible Seaside Edition Marks 30 Years Of Open-Top Driving

MINI Convertible Seaside Edition Marks 30 Years Of Open-Top Driving

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December 22, 2022
Unveiled at the 1992 British Motor Show in Birmingham, the classic MINI Cabriolet went on sale the following year. It had a steep asking price of 28,900 marks and was a short-lived product since only 1,081 cars were ever made until the model was discontinued three years later in 1996. To celebrate three decades since…
Next-Gen Long-Wheelbase BMW X1 For China Due 2023 With Two iX1 Models

Next-Gen Long-Wheelbase BMW X1 For China Due 2023 With Two iX1 Models

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December 21, 2022
Since 2016, BMW has been selling a stretched X1 in China where rear legroom remains a priority among customers. The compact crossover is locally produced and is expected to switch to the next generation in 2023. Codenamed U12, the elongated model is likely to be unveiled in the near future since a well-known BMW insider…
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