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Adrian Van Hooydonk Talks About the Future of BMW Design

Adrian Van Hooydonk Talks About the Future of BMW Design

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January 8, 2023
BMWBLOG was fortunate enough to get a bit of an inside scoop with Adrian van Hooydonk at CES this year. In an interview with the BMW Group Head of Design, we went over the new BMW i Vision Dee, the future of physical buttons, coachbuilt projects and much more. We start the interview going over…
Only BMW X1 Models with New Head Unit Will Get iDrive 9

Only BMW X1 Models with New Head Unit Will Get iDrive 9

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January 8, 2023
When it comes to BMW news, this past week has been one of the most eventful weeks in recent memory. Not only has BMW unveiled two futuristic projects – i Vision Dee and e Ink Dee – but the company also gave us some insight into their future digital plans. Those plans include a couple…
BMW Confirms Level 3 Self-Driving System To Launch This Year On 7 Series

BMW Confirms Level 3 Self-Driving System To Launch This Year On 7 Series

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January 8, 2023
The ultimate self-driving machine is coming soon as BMW has announced the new 7 Series G70 will get a Level 3 self-driving system later this year. Speaking in Las Vegas at CES 2023 where the i Vision Dee concept was unveiled, Chief Technology Officer Frank Weber said the functionality will be added to the company’s…
Ultra-Rare BMW 8 Series E31 By Koenig Specials To Be Restored

Ultra-Rare BMW 8 Series E31 By Koenig Specials To Be Restored

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January 7, 2023
Even though the original 8 Series Coupe had a lengthy production run of more than nine years, BMW only made 30,621 cars between 1990 and 1999. This 850i is exceptionally rare as it’s believed to be one of the only three right-hand-drive vehicles to be modified by Koenig Specials GmbH (better known as Koenig). The…
2023 BMW 7 Series Launched In India, Priced At Over $200,000

2023 BMW 7 Series Launched In India, Priced At Over $200,000

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January 7, 2023
Price discrepancies never cease to amaze us, and the new BMW 7 Series is a reminder of how massive the gap can be from one country to another. The latest generation of Bavaria’s flagship retails from $93,300 in the United States but the very same 740i has now arrived in India where it costs more…
Top Gear Celebrates the BMW i3 and Audi A2—Two Game-Changing Weirdos

Top Gear Celebrates the BMW i3 and Audi A2—Two Game-Changing Weirdos

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January 7, 2023
BMW’s i3 was one of the most interesting and innovative cars of its time, perhaps the most interesting and innovative. It used a highly advanced passenger cell, a quirky but spacious design, and fun-to-drive dynamics that made it far more enjoyable to drive than its size and shape suggested. It was way ahead of its…
VIDEO: How Does the BMW M5's Dyno Numbers Measure Up Against its Competitors?

VIDEO: How Does the BMW M5's Dyno Numbers Measure Up Against its Competitors?

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January 7, 2023
BMW’s have always performed well on dynos. Every time a new BMW launches, enthusiasts put their cars on dyno machines to test their real power figures and they’re always more than what BMW claims. However, that phenomenon isn’t unique to BMW. Almost all German manufacturers underrate their power figures. And since they all use such…
2024 Volkswagen ID.7 Will Be a BMW i4-Fighter With 435-Mile Range

2024 Volkswagen ID.7 Will Be a BMW i4-Fighter With 435-Mile Range

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January 7, 2023
BMW made a big splash at the 2023 CES (Consumer Electronics Show), with its color-changing technology, advanced artificial technology, and wild head-up display. However, it was far from the only brand there that made headlines. Volkswagen was also on hand to show off its latest electric car, one that could become a very dangerous BMW…
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