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Some BMW M4 CSLs are Selling for $200,000—Is That Worth the Investment?

Some BMW M4 CSLs are Selling for $200,000—Is That Worth the Investment?

Car Retail Value SA
January 21, 2023
You can’t get a Honda Civic without paying ADM (Adjusted Dealer Markup) at the moment. While things are starting to get better for customers, there are dealers across the country that are just stacking tens of thousands of dollars on top of list prices. And it’s especially true for special models. So it isn’t surprising…
2023 CES Editors' Picks

2023 CES Editors' Picks

Car Retail Value SA
January 10, 2023
Over the past few years, it has become more and more clear that the Consumer Electronics Show is a car show. And this year that reality is more clear than ever. Not only did established automakers show off seriously important vehicles, but a traditional electronics company brought a car that gives an idea of its…
Kelley Blue Book Names New BMW X1 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV For 2023

Kelley Blue Book Names New BMW X1 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV For 2023

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December 17, 2022
To determine the winners of the Best Buy Award for 2023 in the United States, Kelley Blue Book reviewed more than 300 new vehicles introduced throughout this year. The ninth edition of KBB’s annual evaluation features no fewer than 19 winners – more than ever before – and the overall winner was the 2023 Hyundai…
2023 VW Tiguan Review | A large, but middling crossover

2023 VW Tiguan Review | A large, but middling crossover

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December 7, 2022
Pros: Available third row; stronger engine than most rivals; big for a compact crossover Cons: Below-average fuel economy and no hybrid option; uninspiring design, touch climate and steering wheel controls have a learning curve The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is VW's most popular model, and it's easy to see why. Americans like big cars, and the…
Did a Rivian Designer Just Sketch a Better Looking BMW M2?

Did a Rivian Designer Just Sketch a Better Looking BMW M2?

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December 2, 2022
It seems car designers from other brands aren’t in love with BMW’s current design language. After ADRO’s chief designer, a fomer Mercedes and Hyundai designer, created an entirely new bumper and grille for the BMW M3 for customers to buy, it seems that a designer from Rivian, David Schneider, has been sketching his own BMW…
VIDEO: Watch an E24 BMW M6 Drag Race a C4 Corvette

VIDEO: Watch an E24 BMW M6 Drag Race a C4 Corvette

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November 19, 2022
Back in the day, the E24-generation BMW M6 was a seriously fast car. Its big, motorsport-bred inline-six was impressive for the ’80s and it combined power and refinement like few other engines in the world. However, it was also quite expensive. So how would that fancy, sophisticated, European inline-six fair against some old-school American muscle?…
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…
BMW Brings 2023 M3 Touring, i7, And X7 LCI To Auto Zurich Show

BMW Brings 2023 M3 Touring, i7, And X7 LCI To Auto Zurich Show

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November 12, 2022
The golden era of huge auto shows is over as automakers tend to unveil their new products at dedicated events so the cars won’t have to share the spotlight with models from rival brands. That doesn’t mean traditional shows have been completely abandoned, and even small ones are soldiering on in some parts of the…
Watch BMW M4 CSL Lap The Sachsenring Track In Onboard Video

Watch BMW M4 CSL Lap The Sachsenring Track In Onboard Video

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November 10, 2022
After Sport Auto drove the BMW M4 CSL to a 1:50.1 lap around the Hockenheim track, another German magazine put the Competition Sport Lightweight through its paces on a circuit. This time around, Auto Bild’s Guido Naumann sampled the third-ever CSL at the Sachsenring. Painted in Frozen Brooklyn Grey, the car in question was equipped…
BMW And MINI Models Get Five-Year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty In Australia

BMW And MINI Models Get Five-Year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty In Australia

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November 8, 2022
With a little over 20,000 cars sold to date, BMW is the second best-selling luxury automaker in Australia so far this year, trailing behind Mercedes by about 3,000 units. The three-pointed star has been offering a five-year warranty since 2020 when Volvo also upped its warranty period to the same interval. When Hyundai launched its…
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