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BMW and SK Telecom Test First 5G-Connected Car

SK Telecom and BMW have just tested the world’s first connected car running on a 5G network. The car has been named T5, and was part of a special test that took place in South…

BMW and Baidu to end autonomous tech partnership

BMW and Baidu to end autonomous tech partnership

BMW had previously teamed up with Chinese tech giant Baidu to develop autonomous car technology. However, according to both companies, the two have split over differences in opinion. According to BMW Chine CEO Olaf Kastner, “We…

Fifth “Superhero” MINI model to be all-electric car

MINI’s goal to narrow its product line down to just five models, which MINI calls “Superheroes”, was a smart one. The product line was becoming too large and convoluted, so slimming it down to the…

BMW M2 featured in first episode of The Grand Tour

2016 LA Auto Show: BMW M2

What is most likely the popular BMW at the moment, the BMW M2 made its appearance at the 2016 LA Auto Show. Even though it isn’t exactly new anymore and isn’t a surprise any longer,…

2016 LA Auto Show: ALPINA B7

To most Americans, the ALPINA B7 is a bit of a mystery. Essentially, ALPINA takes a BMW 7 Series, bumps up its power, tweaks its suspension, adds more luxury and some of its own unique…

2016 LA Auto Show: BMW M240i Convertible

If you want a BMW M2 minus a roof for open-top motoring…you can’t have one. The M2 is a coupe only. However, there is another alternative, the BMW M240i Convertible. While the M240i isn’t as…

2016 LA Auto Show: BMW 330e iPerformance

At the low-end of BMW’s Plug-in Hybrid spectrum lies the BMW 330e iPerformance. It’s the only other iPerformance model aside from the high-end BMW 740e. However, that doesn’t belittle any of the technology underneath its…

Alfa Romeo Stelvio -- BMW's Newest X3 Competitor

Alfa Romeo Stelvio — BMW’s Newest X3 Competitor

At the 2016 LA Auto Show, BMW’s aging X3 just gained yet another competitor. Now, as BMW phases this current-gen X3 out and develops a newer model, the Bavarians have a new contender to worry…