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Opinion: BMW Gesture Control Was Ahead of Its Time

Opinion: BMW Gesture Control Was Ahead of Its Time

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October 10, 2022
BMW’s gesture control wasn’t a hit when it debuted back in 2015. Press either ignored it entirely, couldn’t operate it, or found it to be redundant. Worse still: as recently as this year, some well-respected outlets have even reduced it to “a gimmick”. Tragically, it seems BMW may have been listening. Gesture control has been…
BMW X3 And 5 Series Earn Top Safety Pick+ Award From The IIHS

BMW X3 And 5 Series Earn Top Safety Pick+ Award From The IIHS

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October 9, 2022
The BMW X3 and 5 Series have both been around since 2017. Although the current models are beginning to show their age, they still rank high in terms of safety according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS has given the two models the highest accolade as the sedan and SUV have received…
BMW i4 M50 M Brooklyn Grey Shows Carbon Upgrades At BMW Welt

BMW i4 M50 M Brooklyn Grey Shows Carbon Upgrades At BMW Welt

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October 9, 2022
A taste of things to come, the i4 M50 will go down in history as the first electric M car from BMW. Although it’s not a fully fledged M model, the thrills it delivers certainly earn it the status of an M Performance model as it can play in the big leagues with inline-six models.…
BMW Opens $20 Million Training Center At Spartanburg Plant

BMW Opens $20 Million Training Center At Spartanburg Plant

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October 9, 2022
The BMW Plant Spartanburg is a massive manufacturing hub and the home of the X range, with all models from X3 through X7 produced in South Carolina. The XM is joining them before the end of the year to crown the SUV lineup and build on a record-breaking 2021 during which 433,810 vehicles were assembled…
VIDEO: Tavarish Goes to the UK to Buy a BMW That Wasn't Sold in the U.S.

VIDEO: Tavarish Goes to the UK to Buy a BMW That Wasn't Sold in the U.S.

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October 9, 2022
I think it’s probably a dream of many U.S.-based enthusiasts to head over to Europe and buy an older car that was never available on this side of the Atlantic. Shipping over some automotive forbidden fruit seems like such a fun and exciting idea, until you realize all the red tape that needs getting through.…
2022 BMW X6 M shines in a beautiful Signal Green color

2022 BMW X6 M shines in a beautiful Signal Green color

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October 8, 2022
Signal Green is one of the most vibrant and polarizing colors BMW offers today. Part of the BMW Individual offering, Signal Green has built a name for itself after being featured on different M products. Today, we see the shinny green on a BMW X6 M Competition. The power SUV is displayed at the iconic…
BMW M2 Competition G87 Could Enter Production In August 2024

BMW M2 Competition G87 Could Enter Production In August 2024

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October 8, 2022
We are days away from the world premiere of the new M2 (G87) but a new report is already looking ahead. Well-known BMW insider ynguldyn with a good track record for unearthing details regarding future models has learned the sports coupe will transition to the hotter Competition model in the second half of 2024. Specifically,…
BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupe In Imola Red Showcased At BMW Welt

BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupe In Imola Red Showcased At BMW Welt

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October 8, 2022
With good reason, the CSL has been getting most of the attention this year. It’s lighter and more powerful than the regular M4 while having a meaner look and additional upgrades to squeeze out every last drop of performance. That’s not to say the standard model is all of the sudden less desirable since it…
2023 BMW X1 sDrive18i Shows M Sport Package On Camera

2023 BMW X1 sDrive18i Shows M Sport Package On Camera

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October 8, 2022
Three-cylinder engines are here to stay and are available for compact cars that ride on a front-wheel-drive platform. The new X1 is on that list but can still look like a proper BMW in the crossover era provided it has the right upgrades, chief of which is the M Sport Package. It’s the case here…
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