Michael Jordan’s 1991 BMW 850i Lands on Bring-a-Trailer

The 1991 BMW 850i once, allegedly, owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan is now up for auction on Bring-A-Trailer. Originally purchased new and retained by Jordan until 1995, the vintage 8 series currently shows just...
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Analyzing the 2024 BMW 4 Series Facelift’s New Design

Recently, spy shots from Munich have unveiled the prototype of the upcoming 2024 BMW 4 Series model, offering a glimpse into the design enhancements slated for the 2024 release. Following in the footsteps of the...
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2023 BMW 520d Hits The Autobahn For Top Speed Test

The diesel engine is past its prime as stricter emissions regulations are forcing automakers to gradually drop oil-burners. BMW has already given up on selling the M50d models with their quad-turbo inline-six diesels and we’re...
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2024 BMW X2 M35i Stalked In City Traffic At Night

BMW unveiled the second-generation X2 in October 2023, but the crossover-coupe’s market launch isn’t happening until March 2024. In the meantime, prototypes without a shred of camouflage are roaming the streets during last-minute testing. Such...
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2024 MINI Cooper and Countryman Model Lineup Coming This Year

In 2024, the MINI brand is poised for significant developments. Following several years of numerous facelifts, the premium compact brand is prepared to introduce an entirely new range of vehicles. The preceding year provided a...
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2024 MINI Cooper SE Blazing Blue Filmed At The BMW Welt

2023 was an eventful year for MINI as the Oxford-based marque renewed its Cooper hatchback and introduced the next-generation Countryman crossover as well. The electric hatchback is once again being offered only with three doors...
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BMW M And M Performance Models Compared In Acceleration Tests

It’s safe to say BMW M GmbH is flourishing. Sales numbers have never been this high, fueled by record levels of models. Whether it’s M Performance or M, the German luxury brand is covering pretty...
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Review: “BMW by Design” and “BMW’s Hidden Gems Books”

We were recently given an opportunity to preview two books of a three book set, “BMW by Design” and “BMW’s Hidden Gems”, written by Steve Saxty – the author of the critically acclaimed, “Secret Fords.”...
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BMW 5 Series Head-On Collision Crash Test Is Just As Scary As It Was 20 Years Ago

They don’t make them like they used to? That’s a good thing. Modern cars are far superior in terms of safety, and we’re not just talking about all the driver assistance systems and airbags. One...
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Sales Breakdown, From E12 To G30

Having been launched all the way back in 1972, the 5 Series is BMW’s oldest nameplate still being used as we’re about to enter 2024. As of spring 2023, more than 10 million units of...
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