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Older BMW Models Will Not Be Getting iDrive 8.5 and 9

Older BMW Models Will Not Be Getting iDrive 8.5 and 9

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January 11, 2023
Since the 2023 CES (Consumer Electronics Show), there’s been some confusion about the future of BMW’s iDrive. While at CES, during a tech panel, Stephan Durach, BMW Senior Vice President Connected Company Development, spoke about iDrive 8.5 and 9, two new versions of iDrive that would have different user interfaces and upgraded functionality. However, neither…
2023 BMW X5 Buyers Guide

2023 BMW X5 Buyers Guide

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January 11, 2023
2023 BMW X5 OverviewBMW has churned out the X5 Sports Activity Vehicle for over 20 years, and most of them have come from their Spartanburg, SC, plant right in the US of A. It’s now one of the brand’s best-selling models and is a stand-out choice in a sea of mediocre “luxury” SUVs, thanks to…
2024 BMW 5 Series Touring Rendering Shows Why We Need One in The U.S.

2024 BMW 5 Series Touring Rendering Shows Why We Need One in The U.S.

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January 11, 2023
The upcoming 2024 BMW 5 Series Touring gets a new rendering, just months before its official unveil. And not surprisingly, it’s a stylish one. The 5 Series Touring has always been the darling of the automotive world. The E34 was the first 5 Series to be available with the wagon body style and every generation…
Warning about illegal offers of alleged shares of "Lamborghini SpA"

Warning about illegal offers of alleged shares of "Lamborghini SpA"

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January 11, 2023
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority - BaFin has informed Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft that third parties are allegedly offering shares in "Lamborghini SpA". These offers are unlawful and originate neither from Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft nor from any of its subsidiaries. The complete information on the warning of BaFin, including the names or the websites of the currently known…
BMW M2 G87: No Production Delays in the U.S. and UK

BMW M2 G87: No Production Delays in the U.S. and UK

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January 10, 2023
Earlier this week, a rumor popped up on several forums and Facebook Groups, claiming an alleged delay in the production of the BMW M2 G87. The original poster was based in the United Kingdom and claimed that “production of the M2 for customers will be pushed back by several months.” But according to a BMW…
Electric milk van: Proace, cream of the crop

Electric milk van: Proace, cream of the crop

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January 10, 2023
When Jo and Richard Harris decided to start up the Alkmonton Dairy, they wanted to fulfil a dream – to supply milk as part of a completely eco-friendly package using a Proace electric milk van, glass bottles and solar power, all while driving as few farm-to-fridge miles as possible.“We began bottling milk from my family’s…
Volkswagen warns of unstable 2023 as full-year deliveries down 6.8%

Volkswagen warns of unstable 2023 as full-year deliveries down 6.8%

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January 10, 2023
BERLIN — Volkswagen warned on Tuesday that ongoing chip shortages meant 2023 would remain volatile and challenging but expects supplies to improve, as it reported a 6.8% drop in sales by the brand to 4.56 million in 2022. Order books in Europe, where the war in Ukraine has caused extensive supply chain problems, were up…
BMW i4, iX, and i7 Models Recalled for Potentially Losing Electrical Power

BMW i4, iX, and i7 Models Recalled for Potentially Losing Electrical Power

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January 10, 2023
There’s currently a recall for certain BMW i4, iX, and i7 models, for an electrical fault that can cause total power loss while driving. If that happens, there’s an increase risk of a crash.According to BMW North America: “Due to a software issue, monitoring of the high-voltage battery charging process may be affected. This could…
BMW Group Sold 2,399,636 Cars In 2022, Down By 4.8% YoY

BMW Group Sold 2,399,636 Cars In 2022, Down By 4.8% YoY

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January 10, 2023
Following yesterday’s announcement made by Rolls-Royce about setting a new sales record in 2022, parent company BMW Group has now released full numbers for the year that just ended. Total deliveries reached 2,399,636 units or 4.8% less than in 2021, which was a record-breaking year for the automotive conglomerate. The core BMW brand shipped 2,100,692…
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