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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The driver of a BMW X5 in Poland has been caught on dashcam slamming into the side of a scooter and trying to flee the scene. It is unclear when this clip was filmed, but it was only just shared on YouTube. As the cammer drives along a two-lane road, an individual can be seen […]
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Do you really need more than a plug-in hybrid these days, given that some of the newest PHEVs are capable of hitting ranges of 60 miles (96 km/h)? For many drivers, plug-in hybrids offer the best of both worlds, offering plenty of zero-emissions miles for a daily commute as well as the generous range necessary […]
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Last month, rumors suggested BMW was going to drop the M8 Coupe and Convertible in the United States. That has now come to pass as the automaker has officially confirmed the models are going away. BMW was coy on specifics, but said the “M8 Coupe and Convertible will not be imported for MY21, only the […]
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BMW will retire its 3.0-liter quad-turbocharged diesel engine in September, but not before celebrating it with two special editions of the X5 and X7, aptly named the Final Edition. Now, we will start by telling you that you can have neither of the two, unless you live in Romania, as both of them are exclusive […]
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Modern cars become more and more loaded with novel technology, and a prime example of that is BMW, who is offering a special ‘Remote Engine Start’ feature for select models with its iDrive Operating System 7.0 and Remote Software Upgrade functionality. Remote Engine Start is available in the facelifted 5-Series and new M5 / M5 […]
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The BMW X5 M Competition is an absolute weapon, as this recent review from The Straight Pipes confirms. In a world where more and more people are buying crossovers and SUVs, car manufacturers that have previously had no business making these types of vehicles, such as Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and Lamborghini, have all launched fast SUVs […]
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BMW introduced the X5 xDrive45e nearly two years ago, and now the company has revealed it will arrive in the United States next month. Set to start at $65,400, the plug-in hybrid crossover will cost $4,200 more than the 2020 X5 xDrive40i. That’s not bad considering the X5 xDrive45e is more powerful and offers an […]
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<!––> <!––> Last year’s BMW Concept 4 previewed the German marque’s newly-designed front kidney grilles which will first debut with the new M3 and M4, as well as the regular 4-Series Coupe, before being tweaked and applied to the all-electric BMW i4. While the recently facelifted BMW 5-Series and 6-Series Gran Turismo have escaped this […]
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