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FIRST DRIVE: 2023 BMW M4 CSL—Grip Monster

FIRST DRIVE: 2023 BMW M4 CSL—Grip Monster

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November 6, 2022
When it came time for me to finally test the BMW M4 CSL, I have to admit I was a bit nervous. Prior to driving it, I’d been told that the CSL can and will bite and that it’s capable of lighting up its rear tires at will. So when it was my turn to…
TEST DRIVE: 2023 BMW 760i—The Closest Thing to a BMW M7 Ever Made

TEST DRIVE: 2023 BMW 760i—The Closest Thing to a BMW M7 Ever Made

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November 6, 2022
BMW never made an M7. It’s made M Performance versions of the 7 Series before, such as the M760i, but it’s never made a true M7, something that’s every bit as fast and as capable as it is luxurious. However, if that’s something you’ve always wanted, the new BMW 760i is the closest thing to…
Volkswagen and Audi recall around 230,000 vehicles

Volkswagen and Audi recall around 230,000 vehicles

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November 6, 2022
Volkswagen and Audi have been called to the NHTSA's office again, this time over tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and an infotainment system voltage regulator. The big recall covers 225,704 units of several VW and Audi models with TPMS software that can be slow to react in an exceedingly rare situation. If all four tires…
Test Drive: 2023 BMW i7

Test Drive: 2023 BMW i7

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November 6, 2022
It was six months ago when I landed behind the wheel of a BMW i7 prototype. The test car was on its final testing legs before being unleashed into the world. Since, I’ve spent countless times with the new 7 Series, from inside out. But last month, a new opportunity to test the i7 came…
Experience the Level 2+ Self-Driving in the BMW i7

Experience the Level 2+ Self-Driving in the BMW i7

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November 6, 2022
The new BMW i7 and 7 Series models bring to market new and advanced self-driving features. And some of these Level 2+ autonomous driving functions are only available in the United States and Canada. During our 2023 BMW 7 Series test drive, including the i7 electric, we had the chance to test the capabilities of…
BMW i5 Spied Near The Nurburgring With Slightly Less Camouflage

BMW i5 Spied Near The Nurburgring With Slightly Less Camouflage

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November 5, 2022
The most important product launch planned by BMW for 2023 is the 5 Series (G60), which will come along with this – the first-ever i5. The electric sedan has been spied near the Nürburgring with slightly less camouflage than before. We get the opportunity to see a good chunk of the front grille with its…
BMW M4 CSL Loses To Porsche 911 GT3 In Track Test At Hockenheim

BMW M4 CSL Loses To Porsche 911 GT3 In Track Test At Hockenheim

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November 5, 2022
Earlier this week, the BMW M4 CSL dueled the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring in a drag race and now they’ve met again for a different comparison. This time around, the Competition Sport Lightweight was pitted against the non-Touring version of Zuffenhausen’s track weapon. The venue chosen by the journalists at Sport Auto was the Hockenheim…
2024 BMW X2 M35i Spied With New Sleek Shape And Quad Exhausts

2024 BMW X2 M35i Spied With New Sleek Shape And Quad Exhausts

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November 5, 2022
Rumor has it BMW will discontinue the X4 with combustion engines after the current generation runs its course but the smaller X2 will stick to ICE power for at least another life cycle. New spy shots show the smallest Sports Activity Coupe (SAV) from Bavaria resting between two testing sessions. It’s not just any version…
MINI Manual Driving School Helps You Learn How To Drive Stick Shift

MINI Manual Driving School Helps You Learn How To Drive Stick Shift

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November 5, 2022
Following a hiatus, the manual gearbox is once again available on certain MINI models in the United States. Due to popular demand, the clutch pedal can now be had on the Hardtop 2 Door model manufactured from this month in the Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works trim levels. If you don’t know how…
BMW launches Parking Payments Feature in Germany

BMW launches Parking Payments Feature in Germany

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November 5, 2022
BMW has rolled out this week a new feature in their latest models. The BMW Parking Payments capability is, for now, only available in Germany. The idea of this feature is to book parking spots directly from the convenience of your car. BMW gave us a demo of the app at the Critical TechWorks office…
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