Get ready for some serious nostrils: BMW has put the new 4 Series Coupé into production, and confirmed just how much power we can expect from the M4 Coupé and its M3 Sedan sibling. Latest from the German automaker to bear its striking - and controversial - new grille, the 4 Series has begun rolling off the line from BMW's Dingolfing plant today.
Most people know BMW as the maker of luxury and sports cars, but it also makes motorcycles through BMW Motorrad. One thing that many motorcyclists who travel long distances on their bikes like to add is basic cruise control that makes long rides more comfortable. Many systems are simple clamps that keep the throttle turned. BMW Motorrad has a new Active Cruise Control (ACC) system that features distance control for maximum comfort and safety when riding.
Apple's Digital Key system will keep working even after the iPhone's battery runs out, though users will only have a few hours to get back to their vehicle. While only one car was confirmed during the streaming WWDC 2020 keynote today with Digital Key support today, in fact there are a lot more to look forward to - and some provisos to the system.
German carmaker BMW is debuting a Golden Thunder Edition of the 8 Series. Offered across all body styles of the BMW 8 Series including the coupe, convertible, and luscious Gran Coupe four-door sedan, the Golden Thunder Edition utilizes a black and gold theme to deliver a more aggressive and sporting vibe.
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have put their autonomous driving collaboration on hold, blaming the expense of building a shared system for the decision. The two German automakers announced their self-driving alliance in early 2019, focusing on developing a Level 4 autonomous system that would allow their cars to navigate independently without any human involvement, within certain conditions.
Ford's Mustang Mach-E electric crossover will join a very exclusive club of vehicles with hands-free driver assistance, still far from full autonomy but nonetheless promising a more relaxed driving experience - if the conditions are right. Though the 2021 Mustang Mach-E is on track to begin deliveries later this year, the newly-announced Ford Active Drive Assist system won't actually be available until late 2021. However confusion around the system is already cropping up now.
At last, the 2021 BMW M5 is here to liven up the party. The new M5 is based on the refreshed design of the seventh-gen 5-Series sedan and will inherit the xDrive all-wheel drivetrain of the outgoing M5. BMW is also debuting the M5 Competition model to send shivers down the spine of Alpina’s newest B5 sedan.
While we await the impending arrival of BMW’s new M5 barnstormer, both the 2020 Alpina B5 and D5 S are here to fulfill our fantasies. Based on the refreshed design cues of the seventh-gen 5 Series, the new Alpinas feature powerful gasoline and diesel engines along with a host of go-fast components.
BMW has revealed its latest plug-in hybrid, with the 2021 X5 xDrive45e promising more all-electric range than the previous SUV. Under the hood there's a new 3.0-liter inline-6 turbocharged engine, larger and with more cylinders than the old X5 xDrive40e could boast.
BMW has revealed new details on the iX3 electric crossover, though it may leave would-be EV drivers in the US frustrated. On track for sales to kick off by the end of the year, the BMW iX3 marks a number of firsts for the automaker, not least that it's the core brand's first purely electric model.
The 2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe is creating quite a stir in the automotive world. And while most of the attention is centered on the coupe's bold new face, BMW has something special in store for potential 4-Series buyers with the M Performance Parts package. Featuring a lavish sprinkling of carbon-fiber exterior trim, the M Performance Parts package will be offered upon the 4-Series Coupe’s global market launch in October 2020.
The new BMW M4 may not have made its debut alongside the rest of the 2021 4 Series Coupe range today, but never fear: the more potent version is coming, and the automaker is making sure enthusiasts should be kept happy. Announced earlier on Tuesday, the new 4 Series Coupe has so far been confirmed in three forms.