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BMW Inaugurates $25-Million Vehicles Accessories Center In South Carolina

BMW Inaugurates $25-Million Vehicles Accessories Center In South Carolina

Car Retail Value SA
November 16, 2022
After announcing plans to invest $1.7 billion in its US operations to build at least six electric vehicles by 2030, BMW is inaugurating its latest facility in South Carolina. The new Vehicle Accessories Center in Greer is now up and running, catering to all 350 dealers nationwide. Almost $25 million have been spent to open…
BMW iX Drag Races Itself In xDrive50 Vs M60 Duel

BMW iX Drag Races Itself In xDrive50 Vs M60 Duel

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November 16, 2022
Although the BMW iX isn’t necessarily about straight-line acceleration, it’s interesting to see the level of performance you’re getting by spending extra on the M60. German YouTube channel B&K lined up the electric M Performance SUV against the midlevel xDrive50 to discover how much quicker the M60 is for the €36,000 premium it commands in…
BMW To Invest $1.4 Billion In China To Boost Battery Production

BMW To Invest $1.4 Billion In China To Boost Battery Production

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November 15, 2022
Nearly a month ago, the BMW Group announced plans to invest $1 billion in the United States to add at least six electric SUVs to the Spartanburg assembly lines by the end of the decade. Another $700 million will be spent to build a new battery manufacturing plant in Woodruff, South Carolina. The company is…
BMW EV Ownership: Terminology, Charging, and Battery Health

BMW EV Ownership: Terminology, Charging, and Battery Health

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November 15, 2022
This series of EV-related articles is brought to you by ClipperCreek powered by Enphase. ClipperCreek has been a pioneer in the EV charging market since 2006 and sold more than 110,000 Level 2 AC charging stations since its inception. You can catch our first article here: Buying Your First BMW EV.So you’ve finally made the switch…
BMW iX1 in Frozen Pure Grey Launches in the UK

BMW iX1 in Frozen Pure Grey Launches in the UK

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November 14, 2022
The BMW iX1 is a car that should be sold on both sides of the Atlantic. However, for inexplicable reasons, BMW has decided its entry-level electric car is to stay east, keeping it away from North American shores. Thanks a lot, BMW. Because of that, we have to live vicariously through our European friends and,…
MINI Considering Compact Hatchback To Rival Volkswagen Golf

MINI Considering Compact Hatchback To Rival Volkswagen Golf

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November 14, 2022
MINIs stopped being mini years ago and they’re about to go through another growth spurt. Take for example the next-generation Countryman, which is widely expected to be nearly as long as the new 4.5-meter (177-inch) BMW X1. An expansion of the lineup could also see the introduction of a Volkswagen Golf, a compact hatchback that’s…
BMW M3 G80 By G-Power Upgraded To 710 HP

BMW M3 G80 By G-Power Upgraded To 710 HP

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November 14, 2022
G-Power is no stranger to M3 aftermarket upgrades, having introduced a 700-horsepower package about a year ago. The German tuner has now outdone itself with an even more potent kit tailored to the G80 to take the inline-six engine to new heights. The BMW specialist is providing three states of tune for the twin-turbo 3.0-liter…
Frozen Tanzanite Blue: One of the Best Colors for the 2023 BMW M340i

Frozen Tanzanite Blue: One of the Best Colors for the 2023 BMW M340i

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November 14, 2022
Along with a design refresh, the 2023 BMW 3 Series also received an updated color palette, one that, of course, varies from country to country. But if we look specifically at the UK market, the 3 Series Facelift lineup, including the M340i M Performance model, now includes colors like Skyscraper Grey metallic and Brooklyn Grey…
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