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BMW Shows Sinister €200,000 i7 Electric Sedan In Mega Gallery

BMW Shows Sinister €200,000 i7 Electric Sedan In Mega Gallery

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January 15, 2023
To celebrate the Slovakian launch of the 2023 i7, BMW’s regional branch put the electric flagship in front of the camera in Bratislava for an extended photoshoot. As it’s usually the case with press images, we’re dealing with a high-end version of the fullsize luxury sedan. In fact, it has nearly €60,000 worth of options,…
Vans are cool again, and we have SUVs to thank

Vans are cool again, and we have SUVs to thank

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January 11, 2023
If you ask us, vans have always been low-key rad, but their ability to resonate with American shoppers has really ebbed and flowed. Today, vans are experiencing an uptick in popularity, and one of the big factors driving this change is an unlikely source: SUVs. In the 1980s and 1990s, minivans were the de facto…
CES Part 1: Ram 1500 Revolution, VW ID. 7

CES Part 1: Ram 1500 Revolution, VW ID. 7

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January 7, 2023
In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, the first of 2023, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by News Editor Joel Stocksdale. This week they take a look at some of the reveals at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) starting with the Ram 1500 Revolution, Volkswagen ID.7 and Chrysler Synthesis interior concept. Since this was…
VIDEO: BMW iX M60 Takes on Electric Rivals in New Drag Race

VIDEO: BMW iX M60 Takes on Electric Rivals in New Drag Race

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December 31, 2022
The BMW iX M60 is shockingly fast for an SUV of its size. And due to its silent powertrain, with its instantaneous electric torque, its performance can take anyone by surprise. However, the iX M60 is far from alone in the world of surprisingly fast EVs. So what happens when you get some of the…
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…
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…
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…
BMW is Now Making Cars In Vietnam

BMW is Now Making Cars In Vietnam

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December 6, 2022
It was fewer than five years ago when the BMW brand was relaunched in Vietnam and now it’s starting to make cars locally. In collaboration with the Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO), the 3 Series and 5 Series sedans will be produced in the country along with the X3 and X5 SUVs. These four models…
2023 Car Of The Year Shortlist Doesn't Have Any BMWs

2023 Car Of The Year Shortlist Doesn't Have Any BMWs

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November 28, 2022
BMW certainly won’t win the 2023 Car of the Year award because the two models it had on the provisional list of candidates did not make the cut. Published this week, the shortlist has seven nominees: Jeep Avenger, Kia Niro, Nissan Ariya, Peugeot 408, Renault Austral, Toyota bZ4X / Subaru Solterra, and the Volkswagen ID.…
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