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Jakub Berthoty's Love for the E32 BMW 7 Series Began at Childhood

Jakub Berthoty's Love for the E32 BMW 7 Series Began at Childhood

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December 28, 2022
When Jakub Berthoty was just a kid in Czechoslovakia in the early ’90s, seeing a BMW was like seeing a spaceship. Once the Iron Curtain fell, though, and more imported cars started to trickle in, Berthoty saw his first E32 7 Series and instantly fell in love. That passion continued to grow for thirty years…
2024 BMW 5 Series Testing its Abilities on Track

2024 BMW 5 Series Testing its Abilities on Track

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December 28, 2022
One of the biggest reveals in the BMW world in 2023 will be the eighth generation 5 Series. The new premium sedan was often touted as the epitome of sporty and comfortable business sedans, setting the bar not only for future BMW models, but also for the entire segment. Therefore, there is a lot riding…
BMW 128ti vs Toyota GR Yaris vs Toyota GR86 vs Mazda MX-5 vs Caterham

BMW 128ti vs Toyota GR Yaris vs Toyota GR86 vs Mazda MX-5 vs Caterham

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December 28, 2022
When BMW first released the 128ti, it was seen as a sort of savior for BMW’s front-wheel drive architecture, proof that the brand knew how to make a fun car out of it. It came after the more powerful all-wheel drive BMW M135i was criticized for its lack of fun. So the simpler, front-wheel drive…
BMW M4 vs Porsche 911 Turbo vs Audi RS3 vs Toyota GR Yaris---EVO Test

BMW M4 vs Porsche 911 Turbo vs Audi RS3 vs Toyota GR Yaris---EVO Test

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December 28, 2022
This new generation of BMW M4 is deeply impressive. It packs power and performance that would make a Ferrari 458 Italia jealous and it does it in a whole new way for BMW. It isn’t the delicate sports car that the M3 always was. Instead, it’s brutal and violent, pummeling the pavement into submission. It’s…
2025 MINI ACEMAN Looks Stylish in New Rendering

2025 MINI ACEMAN Looks Stylish in New Rendering

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December 28, 2022
In mid-2022, MINI introduced the Concept Aceman, a futuristic all-electric SUV. The new member of the future MINI electric lineup will slot between the traditional Cooper hatchback and the Countryman crossover, in a way replacing the MINI PACEMAN. Some of the future MINI EVs will be be built in China on a dedicated platform, thanks…
SPIED: 2023 BMW iX2 Seen Doing Some Winter Testing

SPIED: 2023 BMW iX2 Seen Doing Some Winter Testing

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December 28, 2022
It still blows my mind that the first-gen BMW X2 was successful. It seemed like an answer to a problem nobody had. It wasn’t big enough to be more practical than a sedan but it didn’t drive well enough to be worth getting over the BMW X1. It just seemed like it lived in no-man’s…
Inevitable Rolls-Royce Spectre Convertible Rendered

Inevitable Rolls-Royce Spectre Convertible Rendered

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December 28, 2022
A convertible version of the Rolls-Royce Spectre is coming. It’s only a matter of time. It will probably go by a different name, just as the covnertible version of the Wraith was called the Dawn, but in essence in will be a Spectre convertible. And when it does inevitably debut, it will probably look a…
This Ultra Rare E38 ALPINA B12 For Sale is Brunei Royaly

This Ultra Rare E38 ALPINA B12 For Sale is Brunei Royaly

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December 28, 2022
Most BMW enthusiasts consider the E38 to be the best generation of 7 Series. It’s the best looking and the best driving 7 Series of all time. Additionally, most BMW fans absolutely adore ALPINA. So when you combine the two, you get a very, very desirable car. Especially when it’s as rare as this one…
2025 BMW X3 M50i spotted with quad tailpipes

2025 BMW X3 M50i spotted with quad tailpipes

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December 27, 2022
BMW’s next generation G45 X3 midsize SUV was just spotted in Germany. Despite the holiday season, BMW engineers continue to test the high-selling SUV preparing it for a mid-decade launch. This particular model is the top of the line BMW X3, but compared to the outgoing model, this test mule features quad tailpipes.Quad Pipes –…
VIDEO: Watch a 740HP G80 BMW M3 Takes On Supercars in Drag Race

VIDEO: Watch a 740HP G80 BMW M3 Takes On Supercars in Drag Race

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December 27, 2022
There’s a lot to criticize about modern BMW performance cars, including their relative lack of steering feel and their designs. However, no one can knock BMW M’s engines, as they’re all immense. BMW’s S58 engine, the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six that makes 473 horsepower in its base spec, can be tuned to make absurd levels of…
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