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Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets Festive With Dee In New BMW Ad

Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets Festive With Dee In New BMW Ad

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December 22, 2022
A week ago, BMW’s social media accounts were flooded by what seemed to be hacked messages from someone named “Dee.” It was unclear who that was or what kinda of social media campaign BMW was running. It was all very vague and confusing. However, a post to BMW’s website seems to suggest that Dee is…
Which BMW Do You Want but Are Afraid to Buy?

Which BMW Do You Want but Are Afraid to Buy?

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December 22, 2022
Buying an old German car can often be terrifying. Old German cars especially BMWs, are infamous for their poor reliability and high cost of maintenance. Not all old Bimmers are unreliable but there are certainly a few that can be worrisome. What’d frustrating, though, is that many of those cars are tempting own. Is there…
2023 BMW M2 in Brooklyn Grey Hits the Track

2023 BMW M2 in Brooklyn Grey Hits the Track

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December 22, 2022
Brooklyn Grey seems to be among BMW’s favorite colors at the moment, as it uses it on everything. Admittedly, it’s a good color. Not many greys have much character but Brooklyn Grey does. And it’s one of the better choices for the new BMW M2, which you can see lapping the track in these new…
BMW Digital Key Can Now Be Shared Between Android And iOS Smartphones

BMW Digital Key Can Now Be Shared Between Android And iOS Smartphones

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December 22, 2022
BMW has worked closely with tech giants Google and Apple to make the Digital Key more usable by implementing support for sharing across iPhone and Android devices. Up until now, it was only possible via Apple iMessage. With the latest update, the key can be sent by SMS, e-mail, or a messaging app such as…
MINI Convertible Seaside Edition Marks 30 Years Of Open-Top Driving

MINI Convertible Seaside Edition Marks 30 Years Of Open-Top Driving

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December 22, 2022
Unveiled at the 1992 British Motor Show in Birmingham, the classic MINI Cabriolet went on sale the following year. It had a steep asking price of 28,900 marks and was a short-lived product since only 1,081 cars were ever made until the model was discontinued three years later in 1996. To celebrate three decades since…
Next-Gen Long-Wheelbase BMW X1 For China Due 2023 With Two iX1 Models

Next-Gen Long-Wheelbase BMW X1 For China Due 2023 With Two iX1 Models

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December 21, 2022
Since 2016, BMW has been selling a stretched X1 in China where rear legroom remains a priority among customers. The compact crossover is locally produced and is expected to switch to the next generation in 2023. Codenamed U12, the elongated model is likely to be unveiled in the near future since a well-known BMW insider…
BMW X3 M With 800 HP Dares To Drag Race Tuned Nissan GT-R

BMW X3 M With 800 HP Dares To Drag Race Tuned Nissan GT-R

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December 21, 2022
BMW didn’t make the X3 M for drag racing, and yet here we are. Mind you, it’s no ordinary version of the current high-performance SUV. Aside from being the hotter Competition model, it has been significantly upgraded to extract around 800 horsepower. It represents an increase of about 300 hp compared to the standard S58…
VIDEO: Matt Farah Tests the BMW M4 CSL in R&T's Performance COTY

VIDEO: Matt Farah Tests the BMW M4 CSL in R&T's Performance COTY

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December 21, 2022
It’s awards season, when every publication has its own version of car of the year. The BMW M4 CSL has been involved in most of them, but it’s had a hard time scoring any wins, for a couple of reasons. But how does it do in Road & Track’s Performance Car of the Year?Reactions to…
This Old 'E90 vs F30' Comparison Reveals When Modern BMWs Began to Change

This Old 'E90 vs F30' Comparison Reveals When Modern BMWs Began to Change

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December 21, 2022
I was thinking early today about why modern BMWs just aren’t as universally loved as older ones. When I was in high school, and reading car magazines front-to-back like a madman, there wasn’t a comparison test BMW couldn’t win. In fact, BMW’s endless string of wins led readers to feel as if magazines were paid…
Watch This BMW 5 Series E34 Touring Lose Its 28-Year-Old Window Tint

Watch This BMW 5 Series E34 Touring Lose Its 28-Year-Old Window Tint

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December 21, 2022
Professional detailer Chromatic Garage has been video documenting an in-depth restoration of his very own BMW 5 Series for a while now. An automatic E34 model recently resprayed in the original Hellrot color, the Touring was manufactured in 1994 and has done approximately 124,000 miles (200,000 kilometers). Riding on custom wheels, this 530i model is…
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