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Jul 29, 14 •
BMWi, i9, Rumor •
Gabe •
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According to Auto Motor und Sport (via Motor Trend) BMW is planning on building a variation of the i8 that is powered by one of the firm’s inline six cylinders rather than the 1.5L three cylinder currently offered. This could give the i9 more than 500...
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Jul 29, 14 •
//M, //M3, //M4, F80 M3, F82 M4 •
Gabe •
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The F80/F82 M3/M4 represent the most advanced M products ever. So what better way to get to know them than a few hundred pages of the official BMW technical documentation. First seen on BimmerPost, we’ve gotten a hold of the latest version of...
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Jul 28, 14 •
//M, //M3, Alpina, F30 3 Series, Video •
Gabe •
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With the addition of turbochargers to the M3, the difference between these Alpina and BMW M have lessens. But could the D3 truly be as good as the M3? And (gasp) could it be faster? Autocar’s Steve Sutcliffe wanted to find out...
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Jul 28, 14 •
BMWi, i3, Official News •
Gabe •
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At Plug-In 2014, a conference dedicated to discussing key issues for the long-term success of electric vehicles, BMW of North America launched its BMW i DC Fast Chargers which can charge the BMW i3 all-electric vehicle’s battery up to 80 percent in 30...
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Jul 26, 14 •
BMWi, i8, Official News •
Gabe •
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Official Release: In celebration of the US arrival of the BMW i8, the world’s most innovative sports car, a one-of-a-kind 2014 BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition will be auctioned during the weekend of the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, ahead of...
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Jul 26, 14 •
IMSA, Motorsport, Official News •
Gabe •
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Official Release: Despite both BMW Team RLL Z4 GTLM machines showing speed in practice and taking their turn leading today’s Brickyard Grand Prix, the 2.75-hour race ended with neither car reaching the Indianapolis Motor Speedway podium. Round Seven of the...
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Jul 24, 14 •
BMWi, i8, Reviews •
Gabe •
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With the key fob in my hand, I raised the door and properly maneuvered over the carbon sill and into the low seat of the BMW i8. I glance at the controls, check the mirrors and press of the start button to begin a test drive I’ve been waiting seemingly...
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Jul 23, 14 •
F26 X4, F31 Touring •
Gabe •
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Two vehicles with four doors and similar price tags. How are they really difference? That’s the question many of you have asked over the years of the X5 and X6 and now the X3 and X4. We asked ourselves that question and ultimately BMW to better...
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Jul 22, 14 •
BMWi, i8 •
Gabe •
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As we wrap up our review of the i8 we thought we’d bring you a few details from the press briefing that may not have been made public. One of the more interesting slides we saw was a few into who makes what for BMW’s incredibly complex hybrid...
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Jul 21, 14 •
2 Series, F44 2 Series Active Tourer 7 Seater, F45 2 Series Active Tourer •
Gabe •
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The 2 Series Active Tourer is a front wheel drive, tall space efficient vehicle designed for families. Sounds familiar? Ingredients of minivan you say? We’d agree. While we have yet to drive the car it’s not hard to imagine most typical BMW buyers...
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Jul 18, 14 •
2 Series, F44 2 Series Active Tourer 7 Seater •
Gabe •
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Official Release: The launch of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer sees BMW bringing the functionality of space and comfort, combined with hallmark BMW dynamics, style and elegance, to the premium compact class. Offering generous levels of space within...
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Jul 18, 14 •
2 Series, F22/F23 2 Series •
Gabe •
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A small BMW, a high output engine and a mechanical limited slip differential. It’s a perfect equation in our minds and Chris Harris seems to agree. Here’s how the automotive media actually works – on an extremely superficial and unimportant...
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Jul 17, 14 •
F45 2 Series Active Tourer •
Gabe •
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We’ve wondered for awhile if the new front wheel drive 2 Series would be a brand killer or a master stroke. Now that the first two reviews are in (with more coming by the hour) we’re a little closer at understanding what the answer might be. Car...
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Jul 16, 14 •
3 Series, E46 3 Series, Official News, Recalls/Bulletins •
Gabe •
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BMW announced today that it has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the company’s intent to voluntarily recall all model year 2000 – 2006 BMW 3 Series vehicles, produced between May 1999 and August 2006, to replace the...
