Why The BMW Z4 M40i Manual Will Be The Car To Buy In 2024
One of the major omissions in the BMW G29 Z4 M40i lineup is a manual gearbox. When BMW launched the G29, it seemed like a strange decision to not offer its dedicated sports car, a…
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BMW Built Three Pickups But Never Mass-Produced Any
Pickups have exuded appeal for BMW, and it’s made several one-offs throughout its history, but the idea of putting one into production always seemed distant. As cool as it would have been for BMW to…
Best BMW Concepts Under Chris Bangle
Chris Bangle left a big mark on the design of BMW cars that echoed through the brand’s styling efforts long after his departure. He introduced innovative design principles like flame surfacing, he challenged traditional proportions,…
Understanding Throttle-by-Wire, Steer-by-Wire, and Brake-by-Wire
With the recent launch of the Tesla Cybertruck, one of the big talking points was its steer-by-wire system, which doesn’t have a physical connection between the helm and the wheels. The Cybertruck is credited with…
2024 BMW 520d Review – The Base Diesel Is Still Worthy
BMW PHEV or EV: Picking the Right Type of Plug-In
BMW offers a wide selection of plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles these days, but unless you take the time to understand the technical side of things and functional differences between the two types of…
Why Are Solid-State EV Batteries Better And When Are They Coming to BMW?
Battery technology is one of the main limiting factors holding electric vehicles from surpassing their fuel-burning counterparts in all areas. The weight and energy density of the battery pack, as well as the potential fire…
Here’s What Makes BMW’s Externally-Excited EV Motors Unique
BMW has been developing electric vehicles for over 50 years, and for its most recent fifth-generation eDrive powertrains, the automaker has started using a new and special type of electric motor that has a whole…
From E1 to iX: The Succinct History of BMW Electric Vehicles
Even today, BMW boasts an entire range of electric models based on its internal combustion engine cars. While many rivals are selling more bespoke electric vehicles built on dedicated platforms, the Bavarian automaker remains one…
Do the BMW M340i and ALPINA B3 Make the M3 Redundant?
The latest versions of the BMW M340i and M3 (the G20/G21 and G80/G81) are more similar than previous iterations, to the point where I think they are actually stepping on each other’s toes. With BMW’s…
2023 BMW iX1 xDrive30 Review: Remarkably Comfy and Quick
BMW announced itself as a pioneer of electric vehicles when it launched the i3 back in 2013. The manufacturer went the extra mile, and instead of just turning one of its existing production vehicles into…
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