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NewsBMW’s V12 Engine Now Has an Expiration Date
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 …
New ModelsBMW XM Concept Previews 740-Horsepower, M-Exclusive SUV
In 50 years, BMW ’s M performance brand only had one model that didn’t come from the Bavarian automaker’s regular lineup: the legendary M1 . Soon there will be a second, called XM, which we now get a preview of thanks to this concept. A sign of modern times, the …
NewsSeveral BMWs to be Built Without Touchscreens Due to Chip Shortage
Faced with a lack of chips that are oh-so-important for a plethora of electronic systems, many automakers have to make tough choices including sacrificing some vehicle functionalities. For instance, GM opted to build Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups without variable-displacement technology that helps reduce fuel consumption, and the 2022 …
ElectricNext BMW 3 Series Coming With EV Alternative
Despite the new, fully electric BMW iX and i4 not being in Canadian showrooms yet, the German automaker is already busy working on the next step in its electrification strategy, which will kick off around 2025 with a brand new platform called “Neue Klasse” and sixth-gen electric drive system known …
BuzzOver 3,000 New BMWs and MINIs Left to Rot in Vancouver
At a time when many dealer lots are eerily empty due to the chip shortage and other production delays, you could have a hard time wrapping your head around the fact that more than 3,000 new BMW and MINI cars have been left abandoned in a Vancouver lot… for nearly …
NewsBMW X8 is All But Confirmed
Rumours of a new BMW X8 have been floating around for a little more than two years, but now it appears the vehicle will become real sometime in the next few months. BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse has said the automaker will make an announcement at the end of the year …
NewsBMW Recalls Several Models Along With the Toyota Supra
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 …
NewsCar Shopper Loyalty Unaffected by Pandemic, Study Finds
Vehicle owners remain vastly loyal to their specific brands despite the chaos brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study released this week. “The time period for this study traversed nationwide lockdowns, a recovery from the worst of the pandemic and the …
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