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Will Electric Vehicles Kill the SUV? Citroen Boss Thinks So

Will Electric Vehicles Kill the SUV? Citroen Boss Thinks So

Car Retail Value SA
January 17, 2023
BMW really leaned hard into the whole SUV thing. When BMW first introduced the E53 X5, its first-ever SUV, the enthusiast fanbase lost its collective mind. Fans felt that BMW needed to remain a sedan/wagon and coupe manufacturer, not an SUV maker. Since then, though, BMW has almost become more of an SUV company than…
Heated Seatbelts Are a Great Idea for EVs and BMW Should Use Them

Heated Seatbelts Are a Great Idea for EVs and BMW Should Use Them

Car Retail Value SA
January 17, 2023
BMW has a lot of cool comfort features in its luxury cars. I still remember the first time I felt a heated steering wheel. It was like seeing sunshine for the first time. BMW’s heated armrests blew my mind at first. Give me all the heated things. But what about seatbelts? ZF is working on…
This Gorgeous Auction-Bound BMW Z8 is Factory Fresh and Ready for You

This Gorgeous Auction-Bound BMW Z8 is Factory Fresh and Ready for You

Car Retail Value SA
January 17, 2023
The BMW Z8 is easily one of the most desirable Bimmers ever made. It’s hard to argue with a V8-powered roadster, a manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and looks like the Z8’s. When it comes to long-distance continent-cruising, I can think of few other vehicles I’d rather use than a Z8. And this one headed to…
2023 BMW 230i vs Toyota GR86—Auto Express Test

2023 BMW 230i vs Toyota GR86—Auto Express Test

Car Retail Value SA
January 17, 2023
Compare the BMW 230i to the Toyota GR86 in front of any BMW fan and you’ll have to wait for them to stop laughing before you can finish. However, that laughter would be the laughter of ignorance, as the much cheaper Toyota can absolutely stand toe-to-toe with the Bimmer. In this new comparison test from…
Could This E46 M3 Convertible Be Your Cheap Entry Into the E46 Club?

Could This E46 M3 Convertible Be Your Cheap Entry Into the E46 Club?

Car Retail Value SA
January 17, 2023
Every BMW fan would love to own an E46 M3. It’s often regarded as the best driving BMW of all time and is regularly used as a measuring stick for newer M cars. However, there’s one specific spec of E46 M3 that most fans would rather avoid—the E46 M3 Convertible with an SMG gearbox. Because…
Home Charging Makes Your EV Life Easier

Home Charging Makes Your EV Life Easier

Car Retail Value SA
January 16, 2023
With the debut of the i Vision Dee, BMW has sent out another strong message confirming that the future of its brand is full electrification. In our series of articles brought to you by Enphase, we looked at several different topics about EV ownership. Our cost to charge article explained just how much you could…
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