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Manhart MH3 400d: Unleashing the Power of Diesel with a Sinister 380-HP BMW 3 Series Sedan

Manhart, a tuning company, has developed the MH3 400d, which is based on the BMW 3 Series in M340d guise. It's a diesel-powered sedan with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. In its standard form, it produces 335 horsepower and 700 Newton-meters (516 pound-feet) of torque.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 25, 2023, 3:35 p.m.
BMW Harnesses AI to Slash Production Costs at Spartanburg Plant, Saving Over $1 Million Annually

BMW is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) at its Spartanburg factory in South Carolina to cut production costs. The AI-powered system is used in the body shop to inspect and check the placement of 300 to 400 metal studs welded onto the SUV frames by robots

Evgenii Ushakov

July 25, 2023, 9:56 a.m.
BMW may add simulated gearbox and vibration feedback to future EVs

BMW is considering implementing simulated gearbox, acoustic cues, and vibration feedback in its future high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) under the M brand.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 21, 2023, 12:17 p.m.
BMW M Boss Expresses Ambition for Pure Electric Next M3 and M4 Models

The head of BMW's M Performance division, Frank van Meel, expressed a desire for the next BMW M3 and M4 models to be pure electric. However, this decision is contingent on the electric-only versions being able to outperform the current gasoline-powered models.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 21, 2023, 10:46 a.m.
Latest BMW Art Car Is iX1 Electric Crossover Designed By German Artist

The BMW Group is announcing a new long-term partnership with the St?del Museum, one of the most renowned and oldest museum foundations in Germany. The new collaboration celebrates an exclusive kick-off with the design of the BMW iX1 by artist Marc Brandenburg.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 12, 2023, 1:20 p.m.
BMW Motorrad presents ConnectedRide smart glasses with head-up display technology for 690 Euros

The innovative motorcycle goggles provide the head-up display technology already familiar from the automotive sector and project all relevant data, such as navigation, speed or gear, directly into the rider’s field of vision in real time, thus enabling particularly anticipatory and thus safer motorcycle riding.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 10, 2023, 3:46 p.m.
2024 BMW CE 02 two-wheeler unveiled: can be ridden in Germany from the age of 15

About two years after the CE 04, BMW Motorrad presents another e-vehicle. The company describes it as "neither an e-scooter nor an e-motorcycle," but "the cool e-parcourer" for cities and urban areas.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 8, 2023, 11:27 a.m.
BMW Group Breaks Ground on New High-Voltage Battery Assembly Factory in South Carolina

The BMW Group took a major step on Tuesday towards building electric vehicles in the United States as it broke ground for a new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Woodruff, South Carolina. Named “Plant Woodruff,” the BMW facility will produce sixth-generation batteries to supply fully electric vehicles at nearby BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 29, 2023, 12:17 p.m.
2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive gets the company's most powerful four-cylinder engine

The new BMW X1 M35i xDrive four-cylinder engine is part of the BMW Group's new modular generation of Efficient Dynamics engines and uses M TwinPower Turbo technology to record maximum output of 221 kW/300 hp in Europe and an even higher figure of 233 kW/317 hp in the USA and other selected markets.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 1:51 p.m.
BMW XM Crashes At Pikes Peak During Record Attempt For Fastest SUV

The 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is in the books, and while it was a good day for most competitors, BMW faced disappointment as their high-performance XM SUV crashed during their attempt to set a record time.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 10:34 a.m.
BMW M5 Touring teaser shows off the upcoming high-performance wagon

BMW is set to introduce an exciting addition to its lineup with the next-generation BMW M5 Touring, a high-performance wagon variant of the popular M5. A recently released teaser showcases the silhouette of this upcoming model. The M5 Touring is expected to arrive in 2024, offering a unique blend of power, comfort, and spaciousness.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 4:34 p.m.
BMW Recalls 318 7 Series and i7 Models Due to Front Seat Safety Concerns

BMW is recalling a total of 318 BMW 7 Series and i7 models in the United States due to an issue with the front seats. The seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly, compromising the seat's structural integrity and potentially increasing the risk of injury in certain collision scenarios.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 20, 2023, 10:55 a.m.
BMW M Division Bids Farewell to DCTs, Shifts Focus to Manual and Electrified Automatic Transmissions

BMW's M division has announced that it will no longer offer vehicles with double-clutch transmissions (DCTs). The division currently does not have any models equipped with a twin-clutch transmission.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 16, 2023, 11:20 a.m.
Manhart Unleashes Beastly BMW M3 Touring: Power Soars to 641 HP and Eye-Catching Blue Makeover

German tuner Manhart has modified the BMW M3 Touring, a high-performance wagon, to produce 641 horsepower and 590 pound-feet (800 Newton-meters) of torque, surpassing the stock output of 503 hp and 479 lb-ft.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 15, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
Next-Gen BMW M5 Spied At Nurburgring After 2024 5 Series, i5 Reveal

A lot has been brewing in BMW's camp since the last sighting of the elusive next-generation BMW M5 testing at the renowned Nurburgring. Following the company's recent reveal of the highly anticipated 2024 5 Series and the exciting electric i5, new spy photos have surfaced, capturing the M5 in action at the famous race track.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 8, 2023, 11:19 a.m.
BMW Motorrad presents the M 1000 XR prototype: "Long distance sports bike with the highest performance in the segment"

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the M 1000 XR prototype. Designed to preview the company’s third M model, the prototype is billed as a “long distance sports bike with high long-range capability and supersports riding dynamics.”

Evgenii Ushakov

June 7, 2023, 10:36 a.m.
Future BMW Gas Models To Drop The "i" From The End Of Their Names: Report

BMW reportedly planning to update its naming strategy to provide more clarity. A well-known BMW insider from the Bimmer Post forums claims the gasoline-only cars will lose the letter "i" from the end of their names starting with the new models coming from 2024.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 5, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
BMW Experimenting With Artificial Intelligence To Design Cars

In a recent interview, Adrian van Hooydonk, the design boss at BMW, revealed that the company has been utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in various design tasks.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 31, 2023, 11:28 a.m.
BMW Sets Course for Cleaner Designs in Future Models, Reducing Controversial Front Grilles

BMW's Chief Designer, Adrian van Hooydonk, has revealed that the luxury car manufacturer is preparing cleaner and less controversial designs for its future models. In recent years, BMW's design choices have sparked debates, with some of their vehicles featuring oversized illuminated front grilles and unconventional elements that have divided opinions.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 29, 2023, 11:49 a.m.
The new BMW i5 lets drivers and passengers enjoy casual games while stationary

The BMW Group is partnering with the gaming platform AirConsole to bring a unique kind of in-car gaming to the road for the first time in the new BMW 5 Series. It allows the driver and passengers to play so-called casual games while the vehicle is stationary as a way of passing time while waiting for the vehicle to charge, for example.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 29, 2023, 12:57 a.m.

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