Alfa Romeo Will Have an Electric BMW i5 Competitor by 2027

The BMW i5 is almost here, with its official reveal just about a year away. When it does debut, it’s going to be among the few electric vehicles in its class. The 5 Series’ segment of premium sedans is often called the “E segment” and it consists of cars like the Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class, and Cadillac CT5. When the i5 debuts, the Mercedes EQE (electric...

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Base 2023 BMW X7 LCI With Just One Option Featured On Video

The 2023 BMW X7 LCI is arriving at more dealers across North America and one of the most affordable specifications would have to be this. The fullsize SUV started off as the base xDrive40i and only one of the boxes on the options list was ticked while the vehicle was being configured. We’re talking about the Parking Assistance Package, which adds $990...

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Gordon Murray Reveals Little Known McLaren F1 Details In The Smoking Tire Podcast

It isn’t often that you learn new details about a car that debuted 30 years ago but, back in the early ’90s, there weren’t in-depth YouTube reviews, podcasts, or even widespread internet. So many details about cars like the McLaren F1 simply slipped through the cracks and went unknown to many enthusiasts over the decades. During a recent episode of...

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BMW M4 Convertible xDrive Acceleration Tests Compares RWD With AWD

At 1,920 kilograms (4,232 pounds), the M4 Convertible with xDrive is the heaviest car you can buy from the 3 Series / 4 Series family with a combustion engine. Mind you, that’s after shaving off 40% of weight from the previous-generation model’s hardtop. It carries around an extra 55 kg (121 lbs) compared to the new M3 Touring and is only 109 kg (240...

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BMW USA Shows Off Its Spartanburg-Built SUVs In Promo Video

BMW USA’s X lineup of SUVs has transitioned to the 2023 model year and a new promotional video puts the spotlight on the models but locally at the factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina. While the X1 and X2 are sold in North America, only the X3 through X7 models are manufactured domestically, together with their M Performance and M spicy derivatives....

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BMW M Hybrid V8 Looks Sensational At BMW Welt

After a long wait, the V12 LMR is finally getting a spiritual successor as BMW is returning to top-class motorsport with the M Hybrid V8. The Le Mans Daytona hybrid prototype was revealed earlier this year and now it’s making an appearance in Munich, Germany at BMW Welt. Visitors can discover the electrified endurance racer featuring the widest application...

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See Ex-BMW M2 Owner Take Delivery Of 2023 M3 xDrive

The only thing a true enthusiast does after selling his BMW is to buy another one. That’s what happened here as the previous owner a 2021 M2 Coupe decided to purchase a more practical car while remaining faithful to the Bavarian brand. He opted for an M3 Sedan, which for the 2023 model year makes the switch to the Operating System 8 also shared with...

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The Polestar 6 Is the Electric Roadster BMW Should Have Made a Long Time Ago

A few months back, Polestar unveiled the O2 concept, a gorgeous EV roadster. It was the talk of the town for several days, as car enthusiasts were in love with its modern, sleek, top-down design. At the time, Polestar didn’t confirm whether or not it would build the stunning convertible but now, it’s been confirmed. The O2 concept will officially become...

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VIDEO: Watch a Manual-Swapped E60 M5 Touring Hit Unrestricted Roads

If you’re willing to live with the potential unreliability of the S85 engine from the E60/E61 M5, there’s really only one thing left to deal with—the SMG gearbox. That is, if you’re in Europe. See, here in America, the E60 M5 came with a manual transmission, which makes it quite a bit more desirable than the Euro-market car. However, Europe got the...

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BMW M4 CSL Looks Menacing In Black Sapphire Metallic

The BMW M4 CSL is going to be a menace. If you’ve driven the standard M4 Competition, you’d know that it’s already a monster of a car. Adding power and dropping weight is going to make it even more extreme. So owners might want a color combination more in keeping with that extreme nature and this one might just be it—Black Sapphire Metallic with the...

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