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BMW's Best Hybrids

BMW's Best Hybrids

Car Retail Value SA
September 21, 2022
BMW has always received praised for their fantastic six-cylinder engines. Mostly by the people that haven’t realized they built their reputation on staunch, reliable four-cylinders in Germany. And of course, the enlightened enthusiast realizes that BMW just knows how to make a damn satisfying powetrain. Which leads us to hybridization. Like it or not, it’s here…
Upclose with the 2023 BMW M340i with M Performance Parts

Upclose with the 2023 BMW M340i with M Performance Parts

Car Retail Value SA
September 21, 2022
In this video, we review the 2023 BMW M340i with M Performance Parts. With the facelift introduced a few months ago, BMW brought the 2023 BMW M340i M Performance version closer to the M3 by offering an optional carbon fiber roof. This particular BMW M340i Facelift features the lightweight roof, along with a wide range of…
TEST DRIVE: 2023 BMW M340i xDrive

TEST DRIVE: 2023 BMW M340i xDrive

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September 21, 2022
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The proverb has been part of BMW’s product lifecycle philosophy for decades. Most of BMW’s facelifted models received mild design upgrades, with the occasional exceptions to the rule. One of those exceptions is the 2023 BMW BMW M340i Facelift. The redesigned M-lite 3 Series was unveiled in May…
2023 ALPINA XB7 Facelift Fully Revealed With 630 HP, Costs $145,000

2023 ALPINA XB7 Facelift Fully Revealed With 630 HP, Costs $145,000

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September 20, 2022
Following a sneak preview back in April, ALPINA has released full details and a complete photo gallery of its 2023 XB7. Based on the heavily facelifted BMW X7 in the new M60i flavor, the high-performance SUV gets the reworked front fascia with split headlights and adds a spoiler lip to achieve a more muscular look.…
A Set of BMW M1 Wheels Is For Sale For $18,700

A Set of BMW M1 Wheels Is For Sale For $18,700

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September 20, 2022
For most BMW enthusiasts, the original BMW M1 supercar is essentially unobtanium. The M1 was incredibly low-volume supercar to begin with, so there aren’t many left. But those that are left cost literally millions of dollars. So only the uber-rich can afford to buy an actual M1. However, if you want to own a little…
2023 BMW M340i Video Highlights Fiona Red Interior With Carbon Fiber Trim

2023 BMW M340i Video Highlights Fiona Red Interior With Carbon Fiber Trim

Car Retail Value SA
September 20, 2022
The M3 is unquestionably the pinnacle of the BMW 3 Series lineup, but if you can’t live with its massive kidney grille and don’t need the extra performance, the M340i is a great alternative. You still get an inline-six engine with plenty of punch in a more subtle and cheaper car. Much like the full-fat…
VIDEO: Shmee150 Wants to Buy Himself a BMW 1 Series M

VIDEO: Shmee150 Wants to Buy Himself a BMW 1 Series M

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September 20, 2022
The BMW 1M was one of those cars that everyone knew was special the instant it debuted. Most of us knew it would go on to become a collector’s item, something that would appreciate in value. Its rarity helped with that certainty, as its limited production run meant that there would be a much higher…
New BMW M2 public debut at M Festival in South Africa

New BMW M2 public debut at M Festival in South Africa

Car Retail Value SA
September 20, 2022
We’re only a few weeks out from the official reveal of the G87-generation BMW M2, likely the last small gas-powered coupe BMW ever makes. After BMW officially digitally reveals the M2 to the world, it will make its first public appearance at the M Festival in South Africa a few days later, on October 15-16. The…
BMW Neue Klasse To Have Lighter Components With Up To 50% Less Weight

BMW Neue Klasse To Have Lighter Components With Up To 50% Less Weight

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September 20, 2022
With range anxiety becoming less and less of an issue, two of the most important problems automakers must address when it comes to electric vehicles are pricing and weight. BMW recently said its round cells debuting with the Neue Klasse platform will cut production costs in half, and hopefully, some of these savings will lead…
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