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Second edition of #BMWPhotoCamp further explores Romanian landscapes

Second edition of #BMWPhotoCamp further explores Romanian landscapes

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August 29, 2022
The second edition of the #BMWPhotoCamp / #BMWPotoCamp2022 event took place last month in Romania. The idea behind the project is exploring the beautiful Romanian landscape with the help of professional photographers. That’s how the #BMWPhotoCamp was first born in 2021. Six photographers joined this year’s edition to capture some unique angles of the country while…
How to check BMW oil level without the dipstick

How to check BMW oil level without the dipstick

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August 29, 2022
Checking the oil level in any modern BMW is both easier and more difficult than it would seem. I say this because if you do nothing, your BMW will tell you if your oil level gets low. In fact, your BMW will even tell you when you need to change your oil based on how…
REVIEW: BMW X7 M60i - Happy That V8 Engines Are Still Around

REVIEW: BMW X7 M60i - Happy That V8 Engines Are Still Around

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August 29, 2022
The 2023 BMW X7 receives one of the most significant mid-cycle updates in the recent memory of BMW models. Not only has the X7 gone through a major design refresh, but also received a suite of technical upgrades. One of them, and likely the most important one, is the addition of a brand-new V8 engine.…
2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i shown in Blue Ridge Mountain

2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i shown in Blue Ridge Mountain

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August 29, 2022
Now that the new BMW X7 LCI is here, it’s going to be even more popular than before. Its new face is an upgrade over the old one and its new cabin tech will impress customers. In this new photo gallery, you can see the new BMW X7 xDrive40i in its natural environment—wealthy American suburbia.That’s…
BMW Z4 M40i with manual transmission confirmed by online configurator

BMW Z4 M40i with manual transmission confirmed by online configurator

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August 28, 2022
There was very little doubt that the refreshed BMW Z4 M40i will also bring a six-speed manual transmission. But today, we have somewhat of an official confirmation. Courtesy of BMW.nl online configurator, we can now see the BMW Z4 M40i listed with a six-speed manual transmission. The addition of the six-speed gearbox is technically feasible…
Is British Racing Green the best color on the BMW X7 M60i?

Is British Racing Green the best color on the BMW X7 M60i?

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August 27, 2022
Green colors made a comeback in the BMW lineup a few years ago and ever since, almost every new model released featured some sort of a green shade. But of course, there isn’t a green more iconic than the British Racing Green. The color has been a staple of the automotive world for decades, though, there…
Should BMW Consider an F1 Entry Now That Audi Joined the Sport?

Should BMW Consider an F1 Entry Now That Audi Joined the Sport?

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August 27, 2022
Audi just announced it’s officially entering Formula 1 for the first time, which is a huge deal for Audi, the Volkswagen Group, and the sport as a whole. As an F1 fan, it’s incredibly exciting to see Audi join the sport. As a car enthusiast, I think it’s great for more brands to compete in…
Could This Euro-Market E36 BMW 328i Touring Be Your New Daily Driver?

Could This Euro-Market E36 BMW 328i Touring Be Your New Daily Driver?

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August 27, 2022
In America, we never got the E36 3 Series Touring. We didn’t start getting 3 Series wagons until the E46 generation and BMW stopped bringing wagons here after the F31-gen 3 Series. So seeing a Euro-market E36 3 Series Touring on U.S. shores is quite rare and is pretty special, even if the E36 wasn’t…
VIDEO: This 2JZ-Powered E30 3 Series is a Drag Race Monster

VIDEO: This 2JZ-Powered E30 3 Series is a Drag Race Monster

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August 27, 2022
It isn’t often you see E30 3 Series drag race cars. Even though they’re relatively light, E30s are small, with short wheelbases, and small engine bays, so they don’t make great drag racers. However, Shawn Dziire likes a good challenge and not only wanted to make a nine-second E30 but he wanted to do so…
DriveTribe Explores the Isle of Man in an E61 BMW M5 Touring

DriveTribe Explores the Isle of Man in an E61 BMW M5 Touring

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August 27, 2022
Ever since DriveTribe bought their E61 M5 Touring, we’ve been interested in what they’re doing with it. Obviously, the risk of a large YouTube channel, backed by the original Top Gear trio, doesn’t run as much of a personal risk buying such a car as a normal person does. However, it’s still interesting to see…
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