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Ultra-Rare BMW M3 E30 Roberto Ravaglia Featured On Video

Ultra-Rare BMW M3 E30 Roberto Ravaglia Featured On Video

Car Retail Value SA
January 21, 2023
BMW developed its fair share of special editions based on the M3 E30, with some more exclusive than others. Relevant examples include the Evolution I and Evolution II, but there was also a Tour de Corse Edition for the French market. Seen here is a limited-run version built for the United Kingdom where it was…
BMW Australia Increases Prices Of Nearly All Cars, But iX3 Gets $10,000 Cut

BMW Australia Increases Prices Of Nearly All Cars, But iX3 Gets $10,000 Cut

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January 21, 2023
When BMW USA updated its online configurator last month, it confirmed a previous report about price increases across the board. It’s a similar story in Australia where the automaker’s regional branch has published full pricing details for January 2023. The cars are anywhere between $1,600 to $11,500 (AUD) costlier than before. The biggest jump is…
BMW Confirms Plans To Build Solid-State Batteries Near Munich

BMW Confirms Plans To Build Solid-State Batteries Near Munich

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January 21, 2023
Following a report published by Automotive News near the end of last year, BMW and Solid Power have confirmed plans to deepen their partnership. Under the new agreement, the automaker has received a license to create a prototype line for the assembly of all-solid-state batteries (ASSB) in Germany at its Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CMCC)…
Some BMW M4 CSLs are Selling for $200,000—Is That Worth the Investment?

Some BMW M4 CSLs are Selling for $200,000—Is That Worth the Investment?

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January 21, 2023
You can’t get a Honda Civic without paying ADM (Adjusted Dealer Markup) at the moment. While things are starting to get better for customers, there are dealers across the country that are just stacking tens of thousands of dollars on top of list prices. And it’s especially true for special models. So it isn’t surprising…
See The Pros Apply Paint Protection Film On A 2023 BMW M3 Sedan

See The Pros Apply Paint Protection Film On A 2023 BMW M3 Sedan

Car Retail Value SA
January 21, 2023
The folks over at CAS TV recently sold three of their fleet cars, including an F80 M3, and decided to buy another BMW. This time around, it’s a G80 M3 Competition xDrive painted in an Individual Dravit Grey color and riding on two-tone (825 M) wheels. It’s almost a fully loaded car, complete with the…
Will the F30 3 Series Soon Become an Enthusiast-Favorite?

Will the F30 3 Series Soon Become an Enthusiast-Favorite?

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January 21, 2023
Of all the 3 Series generations, the F30 is probably the most heavily criticized. When it replaced the E90, the F30 3 Series was looked down on for gaining size, weight, and luxury, while switching to a less engaging electric power steering rack, and losing some of its sportiness. Sure, it was significantly more comfortable…
2023 BMW X1 Specs, Pricing, Facts

2023 BMW X1 Specs, Pricing, Facts

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January 20, 2023
2023 BMW X1 Overview Now in its third generation, the 2023 BMW X1 does a great job of continuing the sporty small SUV ethos it started with back in 2009. The newest interpretation gets longer, wider, and more powerful, all aspects that overall make it a little bit more usable and a little bit more fun…
VIDEO: The BMW M2 CS Is Impressive on the Nurburgring

VIDEO: The BMW M2 CS Is Impressive on the Nurburgring

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January 20, 2023
BMW’s recent M cars have been a bit hit and miss over the past decade or so. However, a few of them have been absolutely next-level spectacular and one of those cars was the BMW M2 CS, a car that was pretty much perfect right out of the box. What’s so impressive about the M2…
BMW Might Replace its Big Grilles with Adaptive LED Panel

BMW Might Replace its Big Grilles with Adaptive LED Panel

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January 20, 2023
It’s no secret that BMW’s large kidney grille design has caused controversy since its debut. Since the BMW X7 first debuted, fans have bemoaned the big kidneys and yet, instead of listening to fans and changing the design, BMW has doubled down, making them larger and larger. Even on its EVs, which don’t need grilles,…
VIDEO: Can a Big Turbo Make a BMW 520d Touring Exciting?

VIDEO: Can a Big Turbo Make a BMW 520d Touring Exciting?

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January 20, 2023
No one buys a BMW 520d Touring for excitement. They buy it because its efficient and affordable. It’s the cheapest 5 Series Touring you can buy and it’s also the cheapest at the pump, all while still being as comfortable and nice to drive as every other 5er. However, what if you’re a 520d owner…
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