What is the BMW FAAR Platform?

BMW, a brand synonymous with sheer driving pleasure, has been known for its rear-wheel-drive vehicles that promise dynamic performance. However, the automotive landscape has evolved in the last decades, and so are the platforms underpinning...
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BMW 4 Series Unlikely to Get a New Generation

The next few years are quite busy for BMW. Aside from launching a brand-new EV-first architecture – called NCAR – the CLAR and FAAR-based models will get a refresh as well. We will see models...
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Upclose with the 2025 MINI Cooper S in Ocean Wave – Video

March presents an ideal time for those in pursuit of the quintessential winter landscape to visit Sweden, a destination that tops the list for travelers seeking breathtaking snowy scenes. For car enthusiasts eager to experience...
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Rolls-Royce Gets Approval to Expand in Goodwood

In a move that marks a significant milestone for Rolls-Royce and the West Sussex community, the luxury car maker has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing facility at Goodwood, following formal approval by Chichester...
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1981 BMW M1 Could Fetch $550,000 at Auction

Finish your week with a look at this immaculate 1981 BMW M1, now on the block at RM Sotheby’s. Expected to command a price between 400,000-500,000 euros (around $540,000), this car comes with a backstory...
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BMW to Break Ground for Battery Production Center in San Luis Potosi

After a delay, BMW’s High Voltage Battery Production Center at its San Luis Potosí plant will break ground on May 3rd. BMW has so far poured 800 million euros into the expansion of the plant,...
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BMW on Track to Meet U.K. EV Compliance

The U.K.’s ambitious Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate has set the country on a path towards a significant transformation in the automotive industry, aiming to lead the global switch to electric vehicles. This mandate establishes...
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Kia Hires Former BMW Designer Responsible for i4 and Vision Next 100

In a bold move to redefine its presence in the automotive industry, Kia is enhancing its focus on technology and design by welcoming Oliver Samson and Seungmo Lim, designers formerly associated with Mercedes-Benz and BMW,...
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2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Shows its Interior Design

The upcoming 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (codename F74) was just spotted in Los Angeles, of course, under camouflage. Compared to previous spy photos, these new ones show a bit of the interior design....
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2025 BMW iX M60 Shows Rounded M Sport Steering Wheel

BMWUSA.com’s online configurator now features a new interior package as part of an updated M Sport package for the BMW iX M60. This update introduces a round steering wheel design, a departure from the flat-bottom...
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