Top 10 Slowest and Fastest Depreciating Vehicles in 2023
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November 10, 2023
BMW 7 Series
BMW’s flagship luxury sedan is completely transformed and improved for 2023. Under the hood of the new 7 Series is the same twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 engine that could be found in the previous generation, except that output is increased to 536 horsepower and 553 lb-ft. of torque. Mild hybrid technology is also part of the mix to help save fuel. In addition to the completely redesigned 7 Series sedan, BMW has a fully electric variant in store for 2023. Called i7, it joins the smaller i4 and the iX crossover in the German automaker’s EV lineup.
The 10 Best Car Interiors of 2023 According to WardsAuto
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2023 BMW i7 xDrive60: An Eco-Friendly Expression of Opulence
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Palm Springs, California— The launch of the seventh-generation 7 Series marks an important milestone for BMW . For the first time ever, the Bavarian automaker’s full-size sedan is available in 760Li xDrive trim with a new twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 and as a fully electric model called i7 xDrive60 . Both …November 5, 2022
2020 BMW 7 Series: 6th Generation Gets a Major Update
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FARO, Portugal – The current-generation 7 Series has been around since 2015. For the 2020 model year, BMW’s full-size luxury sedan gets a technical and cosmetic update that includes new engines, new features and fresh styling. Let’s start with the design, which is more in line with the brand’s latest …April 5, 2019
2017 BMW 750Li xDrive: The Lap of Luxury Knows no Bounds
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There is something to be said about having the best of the best of something. BMW has many models in their lineup, but the 7 Series is their flagship top-of-the-line offering where all the luxury they can possibly dream of is instilled inside. The 750Li xDrive (the “L” stands for …February 27, 2017
2018 BMW M760Li xDrive: An M7 Light
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Twin-turbo V12, all-wheel drive and extended wheelbase: those are the key ingredients for the 2018 M760Li xDrive, the latest variant of the sixth-generation BMW 7 Series sedan. Our first encounter with this twelve-cylinder missile took place near Palm Springs, California, where we were allowed to put the car through its …February 15, 2017
2018 BMW M760Li xDrive: the Most Potent 7 Series Driven This Week
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The Car Guide is heading to Palm Springs in California this week in order to get our hands on this latest version of the 7 Series. We’ll be driving it on The Thermal Club circuit as well as on the roads of this fantastic region. I drove the 2017 Acura …January 31, 2017
2016 BMW 750i xDrive: The One to Beat… for Now
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When shoppers dish out more than $100K on a luxury car, they’re entitled to expect the best, and German brands strive to give them just that. The full-size luxury sedan segment offers some of the most sumptuous, powerful and technologically advanced machines on the market, and the BMW 7 Series …December 5, 2016
BMW 7 Series Plug-In Hybrid On The Way
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Soon joining the recently launched sixth-generation BMW 750i and 750Li , which arrive at dealers mid-October, will be an all-new 7 Series plug-in hybrid. Arriving early in 2016, the 740e xDrive will combine a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an electric motor that is integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission. September 8, 2015
2016 BMW 750Li: Living the High Life
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Occasionally, press trips allow us working-class folk a glimpse at a world we rarely experience. It’s a brief dabble into a small portion of society that enjoys such things as lavish meals in restaurants that brandish Relais & Château plaques, boasting their status in an elite membership of high-end establishments. September 3, 2015
2016 BMW 7 Series: We're Driving It In New York City This Week
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Usually when we attend BMW press events, be it for motorcycles or automobiles, we are shuttled between the airport and the hotel in a BMW vehicle. More often than not it is in a 7 Series sedan, in which we get to experience the roomy and luxurious backseat. This week …August 30, 2015
2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive: The eagle finds its nest
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Alpina is a German outfit that has been modifying and transforming BMWs for a half-century with remarkable care, light-years beyond the garish and juvenile mutations of some European tuners. This firm’s creations have been wholeheartedly endorsed by the Munich-based manufacturer since 1964 and the company has been recognized as a …August 25, 2011
BMW Mulling Range-Extending EVs, Report Claims
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Don’t look now, but with slowing demand for electric vehicles, BMW might join the list of automakers preparing to launch range-extending EVs—basically plug-in hybrids with no connection between the combustion engine and the wheels. This kind of technology, as you probably remember, used to be available in the late BMW …November 25, 2025
New Study Reveals Fastest and Slowest Depreciating 5-Year-Old Vehicles
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In order to get the most for your money when buying a new vehicle, resale value is something you need to strongly consider. To help consumers identify the models that will sell best in three or four years' time, J.D. Power’s ALG and Canadian Black Book have each published a …March 26, 2025
Several BMW Models Recalled Over Engine Starter Issues, Fire Risk
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BMW is recalling many different models that are now 4-5 years old due to issues with the engine starter. The number of units being recalled exceeds 105,000 in the U.S. and amounts to 11,802 in Canada. The affected models include the 2019-2020 BMW X5 and X7 , 2020 3 Series …August 8, 2024
BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce to Gain Access to Tesla’s Superchargers, Too
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It’s now BMW Group’s turn to partner with Tesla to give its customers access to designated Superchargers across North America, effective early 2025. Owners of vehicles equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) connector will receive an adapter enabling them to plug into Tesla’s fast chargers. This includes the BMW …October 17, 2023
3 More Examples of Brand New Vehicles Getting Hit With Recalls
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Problems with brand new vehicles—including next-generation models—are, well, nothing new. Some of them are being rushed to market, while others may lack quality control at the manufacturer or supplier level. We’ve seen at least three more examples in the past few days. First, as many as 64,913 Ram pickups need …October 2, 2023
2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive Debuts as BMW’s Fastest EV Yet
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A new high-performance addition to the BMW i7 lineup is in store for 2024. Following its world debut this week at Auto Shanghai in China, the i7 M70 xDrive will launch in global markets in the second half of 2023. It’s not only BMW’s most powerful electric vehicle to date …April 18, 2023
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Porsche Panamera
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Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Full-size luxury sedans are flagship models that people turn to for regal comfort and opulent interiors. In this market segment, the German automakers lead the way by a mile over …June 18, 2022
2023 BMW i7 Electric Sedan is the Most Potent 7 Series Car
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BMW today unveiled the all-new, all-electric i7 full-size luxury sedan along with the next-generation 7 Series . We also got a bit more details on the refreshed X7 that premiered last week. CEO Oliver Zipse talked about the German automaker’s strategy when it comes to new vehicle development. A key …April 20, 2022
New BMW 7 Series, Fully Electric i7 Teased Ahead of Debut Next Month
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The current BMW 7 Series was introduced for the 2016 model year, making it the oldest sedan in its class right now. However, a replacement is coming soon. The German automaker is preparing for a world debut in mid-April, and today we have a few teasers confirming that the seventh …March 16, 2022
BMW’s V12 Engine Now Has an Expiration Date
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The very last series production road vehicles from BMW to feature a V12 engine will enter production in June of this year. The company broke the news today while announcing a limited run of 12 U.S.-bound cars based on the M760i xDrive , called “The Final V12.” The high-performance variant …January 18, 2022
BMW Recalls Several Models Along With the Toyota Supra
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BMW North America is recalling several BMW models as well as the Toyota GR Supra due to a problem with the engine management system. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a software glitch could cause the loss of braking assist at startup, meaning drivers won't have …August 11, 2021
These Old, Never-Seen BMW Concepts Predicted The Future
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While the BMW Concept 4 and Vision iNEXT are modern inspirations for the German automaker’s new design language, two older vehicles—which up to this day had never been seen before—may be at the source of what we now find in the BMW lineup. A new video posted by BMW Group …June 4, 2021
[TEST DRIVE] 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60
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Motoring TV 2002 Episode 9
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Motoring TV 2016 Luxury Car of the Year
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Of all the automotive segments out there, none does a better job of double duty than the modern luxury car. From amenities it for a king to performance fit for a race track, today's luxury car is a marvel of modern engineering. The Motoring TV 2016 Luxury Car of the …
Review: 2016 BMW 7 Series
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It was a little more than 20 years ago that Graeme Fletcher was in Germany to drive the third generation BMW 7 Series. Fast-forward to 2015 and Graeme was at the Monticello Motor Club in New York to drive the sixth-gen car. "As well as adopting a whole new 'light-makes-might' …
