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Photo of the Week Sleeper Edition

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I would de-badge it, put cheap 5-Series wheels on it, and race it all night. Oh, the fun that would be had with the ultimate 5Series sleeper. I know the V8 M5 is faster and more efficient but it’s v10 goodness that I love. But if stripping it down is not something you’re into, it [...]

Cavalli Designs MINI, “Invents” Iridescent Paint

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In the following press release, always-magnanimous Mini lets us know how awesome it is because it’s giving away one whole Mini Paceman for an AIDS-related benefit. Not only is it the brand-new Paceman, but it’s a Roberto Cavalli-designed Paceman! Who? This guy… Yeah, Roberto Cavalli. No, he’s not a creepy drunk hanging out in the [...]

DTM Champion Ride Swap

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In a fun publicity stunt, BMW asked DTM champions Roberto Ravaglia and Bruno Spengler (1989 and 2012, respectively) to switch cars for a drive around the famed HockenheimRing. Spengler took control of Ravaglia’s 1989 BMW M3 and Ravaglia of Spengler’s 2012 M3. While Spengler enjoyed the lightness of the older M3, Ravaglia didn’t care much for [...]

i3 Pricing to be Close to 3-Series

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Pricing for the i3 has been pegged at about $40,000 or about the same as a well-equipped 3-series sedan according to Ludwig Willisch, CEO of BMW North America. Additionally, it will likely qualify for a $7500 federal tax credit (although discussions with the US government are ongoing). The exact price for the five-door compact will [...]

Spied: BMW M2 at the ‘Ring

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Hot off the press, we just received these shots and are excited to share them with you. They look to be the next M2 flying around the Nurburgring in testing. We’ve shared video of the next 2 series coupe testing and our spies have suggested that due to its stance, more aggressive front ducting, wheels [...]

BMW Commercial Break: 4 Series Concept

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Last night I may or may not have been watching playoff basketball streaming from the UK. The commercial breaks are the only difference and when this advertisement popped up, it immediately caught my attention. If you frequent 5series, then you undoubtedly seen numerous BMW models hitting the ring. Here’s another that will be coming to America soon. I haven’t [...]