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VIDEO: Watch This BMW Hydrogen V12 Engine Teardown

VIDEO: Watch This BMW Hydrogen V12 Engine Teardown

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January 19, 2023
Back in the early 2000s, BMW took the 5.4-liter V12 engine from its 7 Series and converted it to run on hydrogen. Strangely, it actually was similar to Chevy’s Flex Fuel engines, in that it could run on both gasoline and hydrogen and switch back and forth between the two at will. It had both…
BMW X6 M Competition With LARTE Design Carbon Body Kit Looks Aggressive

BMW X6 M Competition With LARTE Design Carbon Body Kit Looks Aggressive

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January 19, 2023
BMW is weeks away from introducing the X6 M facelift but that hasn’t stopped LARTE Design from showcasing its custom package tailored to the pre-LCI model. Applied to a hotter Competition version, the full kit comes with a carbon fiber hood and a kidney grille made entirely from the same lightweight material. As if the…
BMW XM Arrives In Japan As Brand's First Car Approved For Hands-Free Driving

BMW XM Arrives In Japan As Brand's First Car Approved For Hands-Free Driving

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January 18, 2023
The XM’s global rollout continues and its latest pitstop is in Japan where BMW introduced this week its first dedicated M model since the mid-engined M1 coupe. At ¥21,300,000 or approximately $165,000 or €152,000 at current exchange rates, it’s not affordable by any stretch of the imagination. You do get a lot of standard equipment…
BMW i4 M50 Displayed On Largest 3D Screen In Belgium

BMW i4 M50 Displayed On Largest 3D Screen In Belgium

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January 18, 2023
It would seem BMW is taking full advantage of fancy 3D screens for immersive ads in highly populated areas. After purchasing advertising space in Times Square to promote the 2023 XM and how electric vehicles have evolved over the years, the i4 M50 is currently showcased in Belgium. Specifically, a double-sided LED screen measuring 100…
2023 Corvette E-Ray is What a BMW i8 Successor Could Have Been

2023 Corvette E-Ray is What a BMW i8 Successor Could Have Been

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January 18, 2023
Chevy just released the sort of car BMW fans have been begging for since the BMW i8 died off. The all-new Corvette E-Ray is a 655 horsepower all-wheel drive hybrid supercar, something that BMW should have in its lineup.Countless BMW fans were annoyed when they learned that the i8 would die without a successor. The…
VIDEO: This Manhart-Tuned BMW M340i is Just As Fast As an M3

VIDEO: This Manhart-Tuned BMW M340i is Just As Fast As an M3

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January 18, 2023
As soon as the BMW M340i first debuted, fans wondered if it was a better buy than the BMW M3. It was almost as quick as the real-deal M3 but was more comfortable and more affordable. Now that the newest M3 is here and the M340i has been facelifted, that same question remains. Typically, the…
Restomod AE86 pair revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon

Restomod AE86 pair revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon

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January 18, 2023
Toyota Gazoo Racing is demonstrating what might be possible with classic cars by debuting a pair of iconic AE86 Corollas that have received a restomod touch-up in order to bring them into the 21st Century at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon.The first AE86 Corolla has been converted to run using a hydrogen engine – the…
How to Clean Your BMW Wheels

How to Clean Your BMW Wheels

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January 18, 2023
Keeping your BMW aluminum alloy wheels clean is a dirty but necessary job. This is especially true during the winter months when many places in the country use salt treatment on the roads to deal with the snow and ice. The most common grime thrown on your BMW wheels, however, is the brake dust from…
BMW is Skeptical About Level 3 Autonomous Driving

BMW is Skeptical About Level 3 Autonomous Driving

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January 18, 2023
One of the biggest tech additions to the BMW fleet this year is the Level 3 autonomous driving capability. The new BMW 7 Series and i7 (G70) are the first to receive this major upgrade. But, of course, any new tech comes with its own challenges. According to a DPA Report quoted by efahrer.chip.de, BMW…
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