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BMW M5 and M6 – 575 Horsepower for 2014 with Competition Package

2014 BMW M5

Beginning with the 2014 model year, you can option your BMW M5 or M6 to 575 horsepower with the Competition Package. How much does 15 extra horsepower cost? $7,300 is the everyday low price, but it’s not all about power. Here’s how BMW describes the new Competition Package: “Experience pure high-performance and ultimate motorsport feel [...]

2013 BMW 328i Under Investigation for Braking Problems

2013 BMW 3 Series Featured

If you drive a 2013-model-year BMW 328i, you might want to take it easy with your stereotypical aggressive driving. Four consumer complaints about reduced braking performance in the 328i have been reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Reuters reports the NHTSA investigations began “after the complaints alleged difficulty in braking the car [...]

Spied: Alpina B4

Spy-Shots of Cars

Alpina’s B4 has been caught testing ahead of next year’s release and is clearly spotted sporting Alpina’s traditional multi-spoke wheels, blue brake calipers and quad-outlet exhaust system. The body appears to be a production 4-series coupe, but we expect the Alpina B4 to be equipped with the same engine fitted to the B3– a twin-turbo [...]