When it comes to grudge matches, BMW versus Audi is right up there with Chevy and Ford. Both brands have had their high moments, but we came up with six occasions the four rings gave two fingers to their arch rivals from Munich (and six times they didn’t). 1. Quattro Took All-Wheel Drive From The […]
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Right now, BMW has five versions of their popular X5 SUV in its range, with everything from the base sDrive 40i to the range-topping X5 M. It seems there’s an X5 for everyone, but one that’s often overlooked is the xDrive 45e plug-in hybrid. Fortunately, Harry Metcalfe from Harry’s Garage has been using one as a […]
Read MoreWhen it first came out, the X5 was a big deal. The notion of BMW making an SUV didn’t sit well with the brand’s hardcore fans at the time. But the brand managed to pull it off, and today, the X5 is one of its best selling vehicles. However, some people still seem to have […]
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Acura has steered away from classic marketing when it comes to promoting the new-gen MDX, as they decided to compare it to the 2021 Audi Q7… in a very subjective fashion. Released at around the same time as the first-drive reviews of the SUV, the video posted on Acura’s official YouTube channel shows Katie Osborne, […]
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While BMW is already out testing the facelifted X5, we stumbled upon this sporty-looking Mineral White example equipped with the 3D Design Aerodynamic Package. The SUV has been on display at BMW Abu Dhabi and it’s an xDrive40i, which means power comes from a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-six paired to the carmaker’s xDrive all-wheel drive […]
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With the upcoming emission regulations making it harder for automakers to achieve the new targets, several brands have started dropping diesel engines from their lineups. The latest example is BMW, which is no longer selling the 2-Series Coupe and Convertible with oil-burning units in the United Kingdom. Thus, the two-door premium subcompact models are only […]
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It would appear that BMW isn’t looking to make any sort of massive changes to the X5 with this upcoming facelift, which is probably for the best seen as how some of their more recent designs have proved quite controversial. This hybrid prototype was spotted just as it was being delivered to the carmaker’s technical […]
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European climate group Transport and Environment (T&E) is calling on EU governments to end subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids, with independent tests showing that these types of vehicles emit far more CO2 than advertised by carmakers. The tests were conducted by Emissions Analytics and involved three plug-in hybrid SUVs in the BMW X5, […]
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In the never-ending chase of meeting the new emissions targets, automakers keep rolling out electrified versions. However, on of the troubling issues since electrification dawned in the automotive world, namely that of fire risks, is apparently still with us. BMW, for one, recently issued a global recall for its plug-in hybrid models, as a problem […]
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Finding an absolute winner when it comes to all-wheel drive systems can be extremely difficult, as various other factors such as engines, tires, weight and even the driver can prove just as important as the actual tech sending power to both axles. However, the guys over at the SUV Battle YouTube channel did a good […]
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