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2023 BMW M2 Official Video Tour Confirms Centerlock Forged Wheels

2023 BMW M2 Official Video Tour Confirms Centerlock Forged Wheels

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November 17, 2022
BMW’s “All you need to know” series continues with a new episode that puts the spotlight on the second-generation M2. The seven-minute video largely focuses on the standard model painted in Zandvoort Blue, but near the end of it, we can also have a closer look at a more expensive version. Slated to make its…
VIDEO: Does the BMW Z4 M40i Bump Steer On the Nürburgring?

VIDEO: Does the BMW Z4 M40i Bump Steer On the Nürburgring?

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November 17, 2022
I’ve never driven the Toyota Supra on track, so I don’t know if it has an issue with bump steer or not. However, according to Nurburgring maestro Misha Charoudin, and his fans, it bump steers quite a bit. So he decided to test out the BMW Z4, the Supra’s mechanical twin, to see if it…
Listen to the BMW-Powered Legendary McLaren F1 GTR Longtail

Listen to the BMW-Powered Legendary McLaren F1 GTR Longtail

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November 17, 2022
Without question, the greatest engine BMW ever produced is one that never actually powered a BMW. Instead, the Bavarian brand whose name literally has “Motor” in it made its greatest engine for someone else. That someone else was Gordon Murray, who used the engine for the legendary McLaren F1, so nothing to be ashamed of. The…
BMW Ranks Third In Consumer Reports' Most Reliable New Cars Study

BMW Ranks Third In Consumer Reports' Most Reliable New Cars Study

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November 16, 2022
It’s that time of the year for Consumer Reports to release its study about the most reliable car brands. For 2022, CR has collected data from more than 300,000 cars spanning the 2000 to 2022 model years, plus a few 2023MY vehicles as well. The in-depth analysis focused on 17 different areas, varying from engine…
Joshua Vides' Latest BMW Collaboration Is Inspired by LA Street Culture

Joshua Vides' Latest BMW Collaboration Is Inspired by LA Street Culture

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November 16, 2022
Last year, BMW teamed up with Joshua Vides for a car/apparel collaboration. BMW must have been happy with their work together, as it’s partnered with Vides yet again.This collaboration comes in two parts: a lifestyle apparel collection and a car. First, let’s start with the car. It’s an E30-generation BMW 325i, which he found and…
2023 BMW M2 Shows Off its Newest Color—Zandvoort Blue

2023 BMW M2 Shows Off its Newest Color—Zandvoort Blue

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November 16, 2022
BMW’s latest M2 design is interesting. On one hand, it doesn’t have a monster kidney grille, so that’s good. On the other hand, it’s a bit funkier looking than the standard 2 Series, which is a shame because the little 2er is a cool looking car. Still, there’s a lot to like about the new…
Next-Generation BMW M5 Will Reportedly Have 700 Horsepower

Next-Generation BMW M5 Will Reportedly Have 700 Horsepower

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November 16, 2022
At the beginning of June, BMW M workshop manager Hans Rahn confirmed the next-generation M5 will get a plug-in hybrid V8 setup shared with the XM. He refrained from going into any other details since the super sedan is still a couple of years away. Seeing as how it’ll utilize the same powertrain as the…
BMW Ranks Average In 2022 J.D. Power Satisfaction Index

BMW Ranks Average In 2022 J.D. Power Satisfaction Index

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November 16, 2022
The J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study is out and it shows owners are generally less happy with their vehicles compared to last year. The overall sales satisfaction has dropped from 789 to 786 points in this interval, out of a total of 1,000 points. There’s a big surprise among owners of…
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