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VIDEO: BMW iX M60 Takes on Electric Rivals in New Drag Race

VIDEO: BMW iX M60 Takes on Electric Rivals in New Drag Race

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December 31, 2022
The BMW iX M60 is shockingly fast for an SUV of its size. And due to its silent powertrain, with its instantaneous electric torque, its performance can take anyone by surprise. However, the iX M60 is far from alone in the world of surprisingly fast EVs. So what happens when you get some of the…
VIDEO: How Did the BMW M4 CSL Compete in EVO's Car of the Year?

VIDEO: How Did the BMW M4 CSL Compete in EVO's Car of the Year?

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December 31, 2022
This past year was truly a special one for sports cars. Despite the push for electrification, and the constant fear-mongering from petrol-blooded enthusiasts about the demise of sports cars, 2022 saw some genuinely incredible piston-powered machines hit the market. Cars like the BMW M4 CSL, Toyota GR86, McLaren Artura, and the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS…
Vath Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Gets Near 500-HP Upgrade

Vath Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Gets Near 500-HP Upgrade

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December 31, 2022
The Mercedes-Benz CLA serves as a compromise between the A-Class and the C-Class in the hierarchy of the three-pointed star marque. It is basically the more performance-focused version of the former. Now, with the benefits of...
2023 BMW X1 Video Review

2023 BMW X1 Video Review

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December 31, 2022
After driving and testing the all-new, all-electric BMW iX1, our very own Horatiu switched propulsion and tried the standard BMW X1. In this new video, he goes over the exterior styling, the interior design, its technology, and how it drives. So is the BMW X1 better with a piston engine or electric motors and will…
Top Five Features of the New 2023 Apple CarPlay

Top Five Features of the New 2023 Apple CarPlay

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December 31, 2022
Despite only being 33 years old, I’m a bit of an old man when it comes to in-car tech. I love technology, I’ve been building computers since I was 12. But when it comes to car tech, I like things old-school. However, there’s one piece of modern car tech that I absolutely love—Apple CarPlay. The…
VW Group CEO Oliver Blume says design and quality initiatives underway

VW Group CEO Oliver Blume says design and quality initiatives underway

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December 30, 2022
Because of Porsche's IPO earlier in September, the Volkswagen Group needed to convene an extraordinary general meeting to approve a special investor dividend. VW Group and Porsche CEO Oliver Blume used the meeting to discuss what he and his teams have been working on during his first 100 days in charge, and his plans for…
Is the Cheapest BMW a Good Buy?

Is the Cheapest BMW a Good Buy?

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December 30, 2022
BMW makes aspirational cars – and they come at a price that not everybody is willing to or able to afford. And while we all know “that person” who simply wants to buy a BMW for appearances’ sake, some of the cheapest BMW offerings boast a pretty impressive value. While you may be able to…
2023 BMW 330e Looks Vibrant in Verde Mantis With M Performance Parts

2023 BMW 330e Looks Vibrant in Verde Mantis With M Performance Parts

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December 30, 2022
The incongruity of buying a plug-in hybrid or electric car with a vibrant color and performance add-ons is always very fun. Hybrids are supposed to be sensible, sustainable, intelligent cars for people who care to be seen as sensible, intelligent people. So when you see one that looks like performance car, it’s always fun. And…
BMW M4 Pickup Truck—Meet the 500 Horsepower Ute

BMW M4 Pickup Truck—Meet the 500 Horsepower Ute

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December 30, 2022
Ever since BMW created an E92 BMW M3 pickup truck as an April Fools joke several years back, fans have wondered what an actual production version would be like. High-performance car-based pickups aren’t anything new, as Australia has been using them for decades. They’re called “utes” down there and they’re awesome. This BMW M4 Ute…
BMW M8 Competition Drag Races the ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe

BMW M8 Competition Drag Races the ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe

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December 30, 2022
The folks at AutoTopNL bring together two of the most powerful and luxurious BMW models: the M8 Competition and the ALPINA-tuned B8 Gran Coupe. Not only do they drag race the two gran tourers, but they also take them on the Autobahn to measure their top speed. Of course, the exhaust sound plays an important…
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