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Exclusive photos of the 650 horsepower BMW XM SUV

Exclusive photos of the 650 horsepower BMW XM SUV

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October 14, 2022
Like it or not, the BMW XM is the brand’s new halo car. Trust me, I don’t like the idea of BMW M’s halo car being a three-ton hybrid SUV anymore than you do but here we are. Despite the antithetical nature of the XM’s existence, it’s an important car for the brand, for two…
2023 BMW M2 In Sapphire Black Would Be My Choice

2023 BMW M2 In Sapphire Black Would Be My Choice

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October 14, 2022
Whenever BMW fires up a new model’s configurator, I immediately pick the M Sport Package and a black color. There’s obviously no box on the M2’s options list for the former, so the only thing to do was to tick on Sapphire Black Metallic. It’s one of the five colors available at launch for the…
BMW and Amazon Web Services announces new partnership

BMW and Amazon Web Services announces new partnership

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October 14, 2022
BMW and AWS (Amazon Web Services) announced today a strategic collaboration to develop new cloud technologies. The two companies will also work on commercial off-the-shelf cloud solutions for securely managing vehicle data. Their initial partnership began in 2015 around connected vehicles. In a press release, BMW says it “will retain full and exclusive control of…
M2 and M4: Heavyweights

M2 and M4: Heavyweights

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October 14, 2022
The G87 M2 is finally here – and what a car it promises to be. While there’s no doubt the powerful 458-horsepower S58 engine beneath the hood and massive 285mm rear tires will provide miles of smiles, enthusiasts can’t help but be worried. Why? Weight.That Was Then…For reference, the last generation M2 and M4 Coupe…
VIDEO: This S65-Powered BMW 1 Series Convertible Is Silly but Awesome

VIDEO: This S65-Powered BMW 1 Series Convertible Is Silly but Awesome

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October 14, 2022
The first-gen BMW 1 Series Coupe is getting a lot of love, lately, as fans are realizing what a good value it is. It packs a genuine sports car feel, with a premium cabin, for an affordable price on the used market. However, there isn’t much love for the convertible, which isn’t surprising. Convertibles don’t…
Can the New Polestar 3 Take Down the BMW iX xDrive50?

Can the New Polestar 3 Take Down the BMW iX xDrive50?

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October 14, 2022
Big electric SUVs are the next big thing for automakers for two reasons: customers want them and car companies make boat loads of money with them. Forget all the nonsense you hear in press releases and commercials about dynamism and all that. It’s all about the Benjamins. Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and even Cadillac are all…
Collecting Cars Has a Buyer's Guide for Bidding on an E46 M3

Collecting Cars Has a Buyer's Guide for Bidding on an E46 M3

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October 14, 2022
It seems that every time a new M car makes its debut, the desire for classic M, as well as their values, cars goes up. Newer M cars, with their bloated curb weights, overcooked styling, and lack of feel make enthusiasts pine for the good old days of cars like the E46 M3. However, getting…
Next-Generation MINI Convertible To Be Built At Oxford Plant In UK

Next-Generation MINI Convertible To Be Built At Oxford Plant In UK

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October 14, 2022
MINI is exclusively assembling the Convertible in The Netherlands where automotive manufacturing company VDL Nedcar is producing the chic cabrio. However, it’s only a matter of time before the model will once again be built at home in the United Kingdom. In an interview with Autocar, the automaker’s head honcho Stefanie Wurst revealed the model…
BMW M Rules Out Performance Cars With Three- Or Four-Cylinder Engines

BMW M Rules Out Performance Cars With Three- Or Four-Cylinder Engines

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October 14, 2022
It’s a brave new world out there, one in which the Mercedes-AMG C63 is a plug-in hybrid with a four-cylinder engine. Audi recently said goodbye to the R8’s naturally aspirated V10 engine while BMW bid adieu to the M760i’s V12. The downsizing trend will continue in the following years as the automotive industry gradually shifts…
How Will Individual Colors Look on the 2023 BMW M2?

How Will Individual Colors Look on the 2023 BMW M2?

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October 13, 2022
At the moment, there are no Individual paint colors available on the BMW M2, for anyone who’s looking to order one early. Like with all BMWs, though, those Individual colors will come to the M2 eventually. And when they do, customers will be spoiled for choice. To prepare yourselves for such a time, check out…
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