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BMW M1 Wheels With Original Tires Show Up on eBay For $18,700

BMW M1 Wheels With Original Tires Show Up on eBay For $18,700

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September 18, 2022
The Chevrolet Spark starts at $13,600 in the United States where the Mitsubishi Mirage retails from $14,645 and the Nissan Versa from $15,580. What do these three brand-new cars have in common? They’re all cheaper than a set of BMW M1 wheels that has emerged on eBay for a hefty $18,700. For your money’s worth,…
2023 BMW M340i Portimao Blue Is A Stunner In Walkaround Video

2023 BMW M340i Portimao Blue Is A Stunner In Walkaround Video

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September 18, 2022
More and more dealers across the United States have the 2023 3 Series Sedan and BMW of Mountain View is now showcasing the M340i. The more expensive xDrive version, this sports sedan in LCI flavor has quite a few boxes ticked on the options list, including the lovely Portimao Blue Metallic paint and the 19-inch…
2023 BMW X1 San Remo Green Filmed On Showroom Floor

2023 BMW X1 San Remo Green Filmed On Showroom Floor

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September 18, 2022
BMW has had a productive 2022 in terms of product launches and the X1 is among the most important if we’re referring to the sales volume it’s projected to generate. Fully redesigned inside and out, the U11 marks the end of the baby crossover since the third-gen model is now 4.5 meters (177.2 inches) long…
BMW i1 and i2 Will Be All-Electric Entry-Level Neue Klasse Models, Launching In 2027

BMW i1 and i2 Will Be All-Electric Entry-Level Neue Klasse Models, Launching In 2027

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September 17, 2022
BMW was wise to switch from its “Power of Choice” architecture idea of providing one single flexible platform for both internal combustion and electrification and moving toward an all-electric Neue Klasse platform. With it, BMW has the ability to offer a wide variety of electric vehicles, with different powertrain options, for all customers. According to…
2023 BMW X1 Utah Orange Gets 21-Inch Wheels, Roof Box, Rear-Seat Tray

2023 BMW X1 Utah Orange Gets 21-Inch Wheels, Roof Box, Rear-Seat Tray

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September 17, 2022
We had the chance to spend some quality time with the new X1 once again and BMW gave us the opportunity to get better acquainted with a gasoline model. In fact, the xDrive23i is the most powerful variant upon launch among ICE models and will be dethroned next year by the first-ever M Performance version…
2023 BMW M340i Flaunts M Performance Parts And Carbon Roof

2023 BMW M340i Flaunts M Performance Parts And Carbon Roof

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September 17, 2022
The M340i continues to remain the sweet spot in the 3 Series’ lineup as you still get an inline-six engine with plenty of punch while avoiding the M3’s controversial kidney grille. With the Life Cycle Impulse introduced a few months ago, BMW brought the M Performance version closer to the full-fat M3 by offering an…
VIDEO: BMW M5 CS vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S—Drag Race

VIDEO: BMW M5 CS vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S—Drag Race

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September 17, 2022
Any Porsche with “Turbo S” on its hindquarters is nigh-impossible to beat in a straight line drag race. Even when they don’t make the most power, Stuttgart’s Turbo S drag strip dominance has been consistent for the past decade or so. So can BMW’s fastest car, the M5 CS, take on the Panamera Turbo S?…
VIDEO: Why is the Next-Gen BMW M2 So Heavy?

VIDEO: Why is the Next-Gen BMW M2 So Heavy?

Car Retail Value SA
September 17, 2022
Modern BMWs are shockingly heavy, relative to their size and segment. Admittedly, it’s not entirely a BMW problem, as most brands’ cars are getting heavier and heavier, due to added safety and tech, however it’s extra noticeable in modern BMWs due to their history of relatively lightweight cars. For instance, the new BMW M2 is…
BMW Should Make a 3.0 CSL-Style Digital Gauge Screen

BMW Should Make a 3.0 CSL-Style Digital Gauge Screen

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September 17, 2022
Yesterday, we discussed the differences between the BMW M4 Competition and the all-new Ford Mustang Dark Horse. The latter of which seems like a very intriguing alternative to the M4 in many ways but there was one unusual aspect of it that stood out to me, one that I think BMW—and every automaker—should copy. That…
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