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BMW Land Issue #74
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Spy Photos
BMW M2 G87 Seen Muscularly Working Out At The ‘Ring Gym
https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/04/13/2023-bmw-m2-g87-spy-images/
There are never enough spy images of upcoming BMW vehicles, especially when it comes to M automobiles. The M2 G87, for example, has been spotted on the Nordschleife clocking up the kilometres. The iDrive 8 was the first thing we noticed, and it had nothing to do with the outside.
In new spy photos, the BMW X5 M drops the camo for Nürburgring testing in 2023.
https://www.motor1.com/news/579319/2023-bmw-x5-m-drops-camo-spy-photos/
Is the BMW X5 about to be revealed? It’s plausible, though the hotter X5 M might not be included in the festivities. Even said, regular sightings of prototypes – particularly as the camouflage begins to peel away – are usually an indication that all will be exposed soon.
The New BMW X6 M Is Going To Be A Monster
https://carbuzz.com/news/spied-refreshed-bmw-x6-m-will-be-a-monster
The front bumper appears to be drastically changing, with fog lights incorporated into the lower section of the front fascia. The lower section of the bumper will get a considerably more cavernous grille design, which could lead to an appearance similar to the future M4 CSL.
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Drag Races
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 VS BMW M4
https://www.carscoops.com/2022/04/ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-vs-bmw-m4-can-germany-outmuscle-america/
Many people believe that the Autobahn-storming, high-performance automobiles produced by BMW (and Mercedes) are Europe’s muscle cars. Can Germany, on the other hand, beat America at its own game?
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Tests
BMW i4 Road Test: Putting The New Electric Warrior Through Its Paces
Whether one chooses a more comfortable or performance-oriented ride, the i4 provides a wonderfully gratifying driving experience. In addition, like most EVs, it can be less expensive to run and maintain than a comparable gas-powered vehicle, and it emits no tailpipe emissions.
BMW iX Gets the Throttle House Treatment
The BMW iX is probably the most divisive model in the company’s portfolio. Its outside doesn’t do it any favors, as it’s not a particularly attractive vehicle, but the interior is fantastic.
Here’s What Top Gear Likes/Dislikes About the G80 BMW M3
https://www.topgear.com/long-term-car-reviews/bmw/m3/competition/report-10
The latest BMW M3 generation is, without a doubt, the most divisive of all. It’s not only divisive in appearance, but it’s also the first to use all-wheel drive. It’s largely excellent as a driver’s car, and it could be one of the best M3s ever made.
2022 Audi S8 vs BMW M760i
https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2022-audi-s8-vs-bmw-m760i/45544
Putting a twin test together can be difficult at times. When you get a new car and there aren’t any clear competitors, you have to get creative.
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News
Updated BMW Alpina XB7 Cranks Out 621 HP, Gets New Look For 2023
The 2023 BMW X7 debuted yesterday, with a new design and more technology than the previous model. Those improvements will also be available on the updated BMW Alpina XB7 in 2023.
The new BMW X7.
The BMW X7 has swiftly become the most successful BMW vehicle in the luxury class, thanks to its unrivaled blend of exclusivity, dynamic excellence, luxurious spaciousness, and versatility.
BMW CEO says chip shortages likely to extend into 2023
https://www.reuters.com/business/bmws-ceo-expects-chip-shortage-last-into-2023-2022-04-11/
In an interview with the Neue Zuercher Zeitung, BMW’s Chief Executive Oliver Zipse predicted that chip shortages would last until 2023. While the BMW CEO expects supply chain improvements, he says the company will still have to deal with shortages next year.
BMW Group More Than Doubled Electric Vehicle Sales In Q1 2022
https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/04/07/bmw-group-more-than-doubled-ev-sales-q1-2022/
Now that the first three months of the year are behind us, automakers are releasing data on sales from January to March. The BMW core brand has already seen a 7.3 percent drop in demand, but it isn’t all bad. The M division, for example, was up 3 percent.
2023 BMW iX1 will have a range of 438 kilometers.
https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/03/19/2023-bmw-ix1-range-wltp/
That was a speedy response. BMW has put the iX1 on the German website just a few days after teasing it at its annual media conference. There are a few clues on the dedicated page, such as the above teaser image and the crossover’s already known codename – U11.
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