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2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e Stalked In California Ahead Of February Reveal

2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e Stalked In California Ahead Of February Reveal

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January 9, 2023
BMW intends to introduce the X5 LCI in a few weeks with changes across the board as the mid-cycle facelift will bring design, tech, and drivetrain updates. One of the most important novelties will be a superior plug-in hybrid variant as the xDrive45e will be retired to make room for a first-ever BMW X5 xDrive50e.…
BMW M240i xDrive Drag Races Audi RS3 Sedan In Six Vs Five Cylinders

BMW M240i xDrive Drag Races Audi RS3 Sedan In Six Vs Five Cylinders

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January 8, 2023
The BMW M240i and Audi RS3 are not direct rivals, but who said a drag race must feature equally competing cars? In a bid to close the gap between the two, Bavaria’s sports coupe showed up for the duel in the xDrive guise to tackle Ingolstadt’s reputable Quattro. The acceleration test in a straight line…
VIDEO: BMW X1 vs Audi Q3—Small SUV Showdown

VIDEO: BMW X1 vs Audi Q3—Small SUV Showdown

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January 8, 2023
These two crossovers are the two best premium offerings in the segment: the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. When it comes to space, practicality, sharp designs, great tech, and impressive driving dynamics, there really aren’t two better premium crossovers. However, the question now is: which one’s better? In this new video from Autogefühl, we get…
VIDEO: Can the BMW Isetta Take Down its Three-Wheeled Rivals?

VIDEO: Can the BMW Isetta Take Down its Three-Wheeled Rivals?

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January 8, 2023
No one has ever confused the BMW Isetta with being an enjoyable car. An important one? Sure, it saved BMW after the war. A good car? Not really. However, one of the quirkiest and most fun things about the Isetta is its wheel count. Yes, I said wheel count because, unlike a normal car, it…
Adrian Van Hooydonk Talks About the Future of BMW Design

Adrian Van Hooydonk Talks About the Future of BMW Design

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January 8, 2023
BMWBLOG was fortunate enough to get a bit of an inside scoop with Adrian van Hooydonk at CES this year. In an interview with the BMW Group Head of Design, we went over the new BMW i Vision Dee, the future of physical buttons, coachbuilt projects and much more. We start the interview going over…
Only BMW X1 Models with New Head Unit Will Get iDrive 9

Only BMW X1 Models with New Head Unit Will Get iDrive 9

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January 8, 2023
When it comes to BMW news, this past week has been one of the most eventful weeks in recent memory. Not only has BMW unveiled two futuristic projects – i Vision Dee and e Ink Dee – but the company also gave us some insight into their future digital plans. Those plans include a couple…
BMW Confirms Level 3 Self-Driving System To Launch This Year On 7 Series

BMW Confirms Level 3 Self-Driving System To Launch This Year On 7 Series

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January 8, 2023
The ultimate self-driving machine is coming soon as BMW has announced the new 7 Series G70 will get a Level 3 self-driving system later this year. Speaking in Las Vegas at CES 2023 where the i Vision Dee concept was unveiled, Chief Technology Officer Frank Weber said the functionality will be added to the company’s…
Ultra-Rare BMW 8 Series E31 By Koenig Specials To Be Restored

Ultra-Rare BMW 8 Series E31 By Koenig Specials To Be Restored

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January 7, 2023
Even though the original 8 Series Coupe had a lengthy production run of more than nine years, BMW only made 30,621 cars between 1990 and 1999. This 850i is exceptionally rare as it’s believed to be one of the only three right-hand-drive vehicles to be modified by Koenig Specials GmbH (better known as Koenig). The…
2023 BMW 7 Series Launched In India, Priced At Over $200,000

2023 BMW 7 Series Launched In India, Priced At Over $200,000

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January 7, 2023
Price discrepancies never cease to amaze us, and the new BMW 7 Series is a reminder of how massive the gap can be from one country to another. The latest generation of Bavaria’s flagship retails from $93,300 in the United States but the very same 740i has now arrived in India where it costs more…
Top Gear Celebrates the BMW i3 and Audi A2—Two Game-Changing Weirdos

Top Gear Celebrates the BMW i3 and Audi A2—Two Game-Changing Weirdos

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January 7, 2023
BMW’s i3 was one of the most interesting and innovative cars of its time, perhaps the most interesting and innovative. It used a highly advanced passenger cell, a quirky but spacious design, and fun-to-drive dynamics that made it far more enjoyable to drive than its size and shape suggested. It was way ahead of its…
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