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BMW Australia Says No To Direct Sales And Fixed Prices

BMW Australia Says No To Direct Sales And Fixed Prices

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December 13, 2022
The BMW Group will overhaul how it interacts with new customers by beginning to implement direct sales in Europe from 2024 with MINI. It’ll be gradually rolled out across the Old Continent, with Germany to lead the way in the first half of the year. Come 2026, the core BMW brand will also adopt what…
No, BMW's Social Media Accounts Have Not Been Hacked

No, BMW's Social Media Accounts Have Not Been Hacked

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December 13, 2022
[UPDATE] Upon further investigation, we’ve noticed BMW’s website now has a dedicated section for Dee where you can sign up to receive updates. A part of the link’s structure contains “events/nextgen2023/”, which tells us the mystery will be deciphered next year.Unusual behavior on BMW’s main social media channels today has prompted some people to jump…
BMW M4 50 Jahre Edition Spotted At Dealer With Interesting Spec

BMW M4 50 Jahre Edition Spotted At Dealer With Interesting Spec

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December 13, 2022
We’ve honestly lost count of how many special versions BMW has released in 2022 to celebrate half a century of its M division. The M3 and M4 both got a 50 Jahre Edition in Europe a few months ago, and now the less practical of the two cars has been photographed at a dealer. Our…
VIDEO: Does the E28 5 Series Prove We Miss Classic BMWs?

VIDEO: Does the E28 5 Series Prove We Miss Classic BMWs?

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December 13, 2022
The idea that BMW doesn’t make cars like it used to isn’t novel. BMW enthusiasts have been complaining about the lack of steering feel, the odd designs, and the aggressive lean toward luxury and technology, instead of sportiness. But is that really true? What happens if you actually drive an old BMW? Is it really…
2023 BMW 3.0 CSL Official Design Sketches Are Wallpaper Material

2023 BMW 3.0 CSL Official Design Sketches Are Wallpaper Material

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December 13, 2022
At the end of the day, the 3.0 CSL isn’t the dedicated mid-engined supercar enthusiasts had hoped it would be. With a rumored price tag of €750,000, many would argue it’s overpriced for what it is. Nevertheless, it’s still an interesting car and an instant collector’s item. Featuring the most powerful inline-six engine BMW has…
BMW i4 M50 - How Far You Can Drive at Top Speed?

BMW i4 M50 - How Far You Can Drive at Top Speed?

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December 13, 2022
Cold weather and top speeds are sworn enemies of electric vehicles. At least until the battery technology is improved. So it comes as no surprise that driving on the Autobahn with the pedal to the metal would have a huge impact on your battery level. But how much of an impact? Norwegian Youtuber Bjorn Nyland…
SPIED: G61 BMW 5 Series Touring Shows Off its Camouflaged Body

SPIED: G61 BMW 5 Series Touring Shows Off its Camouflaged Body

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December 13, 2022
Every time I see a G31 BMW 5 Series Touring, I’m always reminded of just how handsome a car it is. In an era of overly flamboyant BMW designs, the G31 is a breath of fresh air. So I’ll be sad when it finally goes. However, I’ll be able to take solace in the fact…
BMW 128ti Loaded With M Performance Parts Spotted At Dealer

BMW 128ti Loaded With M Performance Parts Spotted At Dealer

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December 12, 2022
With the six-cylinder engines and rear-wheel-drive platform gone, the latest 1 Series is unable to match the excitement of its predecessor. Nevertheless, BMW still has a couple of performance-oriented versions of its compact hatchback with the M135i and the 128ti. We’ve been extensively talking about the former while the latter has rarely made the headlines…
BMW M5 F90 Tuned To 800 Horsepower Is Peak Performance Sedan

BMW M5 F90 Tuned To 800 Horsepower Is Peak Performance Sedan

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December 12, 2022
With BMW giving the M5 all-wheel drive for its latest iteration, tuners have jumped at the opportunity to extract ludicrous power from the V8 without turning the super sedan into a widow maker. Even the M division has unlocked a meaty 635 hp for the limited-run M5 CS special edition, but this F90-based build with…
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