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AC Schnitzer Builds The Dream BMW 3 Series Touring

AC Schnitzer Builds The Dream BMW 3 Series Touring

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December 23, 2022
The new 3 Series LCI facelift is a refreshing improvement. Most new BMWs keep switching to oversized grilles with weird styling but BMW shows its restraint with the 3er and actually made an already handsome car even better looking. However, good can always be made better, right? That’s what AC Schnitzer was thinking when it…
VIDEO: How Do Passengers React to the BMW M3 xDrive's Launch Control?

VIDEO: How Do Passengers React to the BMW M3 xDrive's Launch Control?

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December 23, 2022
For those that haven’t experienced launch control in the BMW M3 Competition xDrive, it can be unnerving to say the least. With its 3.0-liter twin-turbo I6, pumping out 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque and tenacious all-wheel drive system, the M3 xDrive can launch from 0-60 mph in a claimed 3.2 seconds. However, in…
Valentino Rossi Joins BMW Motorsport as a Factory Works Driver

Valentino Rossi Joins BMW Motorsport as a Factory Works Driver

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December 23, 2022
Valentino Rossi, MotoGP motorcycle racer, is adding two more wheels to the next chapter in his career, as he joins BMW Motorsport as a factory works driver. Rossi is one of the most successful MotoGP drivers of all time but he’s also great on four wheels. As you can imagine, BMW Motorsport is quite pleased…
The Six Safest Cars for Driving Long Distances

The Six Safest Cars for Driving Long Distances

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December 23, 2022
For many people, long-distance drives are an unavoidable part of life. Whether it’s driving to visit family, taking a road trip with friends, or commuting to and from work, there are times when you have to...
BMW X5 M Typhoon S By G-Power Gets Widebody And 800 HP

BMW X5 M Typhoon S By G-Power Gets Widebody And 800 HP

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December 22, 2022
2022 is going out with a proverbial bang from G-Power as the German tuner has unleashed a mighty package for the BMW X5 M. Based on the current high-performance SUV, the Typhoon S boasts a more aggressive stance courtesy of a wide body kit made from carbon fiber. There are no fewer than nine custom…
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Looks Stunning With Galvanic Gold Paint

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Looks Stunning With Galvanic Gold Paint

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December 22, 2022
When a car is painted in a striking color, it better have an attractive design because a flashy hue attracts a lot of attention. Thankfully, this BMW 8 Series is arguably a handsome car, so we’d argue the relatively rare Galvanic Gold paint suits it quite nicely. The car in question is a more practical…
Rumor: BMW X5 xDrive50e with 490 HP Gets Battery Boost

Rumor: BMW X5 xDrive50e with 490 HP Gets Battery Boost

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December 22, 2022
The upcoming Life Cycle Impulse for the X5 and X6 won’t be as drastic as the LCI applied to the larger X7, but there are still going to be some notable changes. The “S68” engine for the full-fat M and the renamed M Performance (M60i) models will be one of them, along with the iDrive…
BMW And MINI To Launch 15 Cars In Latin America In 2023

BMW And MINI To Launch 15 Cars In Latin America In 2023

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December 22, 2022
With 2022 almost entirely in the rearview mirror, the BMW Group is looking ahead to an equally busy next year. It has a big agenda for Latin America where it plans to introduce 15 cars in the next 12 months, with some of them being MINIs as well. The automotive conglomerate doesn’t go into details…
What is the best BMW SUV in 2022?

What is the best BMW SUV in 2022?

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December 22, 2022
The year is almost over, and there have been quite a few additions to the 2022 lineup of BMW SUVs – or SAVs if you prefer. The all-electric BMW iX and completely new 2023 BMW X1 finally started making their way into customers’ hands, the BMW X7 got a pretty significant facelift, and the recently…
VIDEO: Watch This Incredibly Satisfying BMW Z8 Detail

VIDEO: Watch This Incredibly Satisfying BMW Z8 Detail

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December 22, 2022
The BMW Z8 is one of the top five best looking Bimmers of all time. It’s Henrik Fisker’s gorgeous throwback to classic sports cars of the 1950s, mainly the iconic BMW 507. Most Z8s are garage queens, kept locked away from sunlight and rain, to protect their value. However, some owners drive their Z8s the…
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