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Prior to the launch of the 2024 BMW i4 Gran Coupe xDrive40, the only way to get BMW’s electric fastback and all-wheel drive was to pony up for the more performance-focused M50 variant. However, that ...

The redesign features a new set of headlights that sit on the opposite corners of the car on the front- Details Below- ...

German sedans are renowned for their combination of speed and style, but this 1980s German sedan used to be the fastest ...

So while it feels strange discussing interior design trends for 2025 during such a time, the vibe shift evident in other creative avenues is also being felt in the design world. We’re talking ...

Sliding Door with Hidden Track, Ōmori House / ROOVICE. Image © Akira Nakamura The choice of door type and detailing can define or redefine a space entirely. Some ...

Historically, BMW coupés have simply been swoopier, less practical versions of their saloon car counterparts. Not any more – the BMW 4 Series is a rakish model in its own right. Sure, the 4 ...

Yup, while it may seem unlikely at first, the M6 emerged from the detailing process with shiny paint, a squeaky clean interior ... Based on the BMW E24, this beefed-up coupe rolled off the ...

Last November, I strapped into the rear passenger seat of an all-electric, four-door sedan with BMW test driver and 24-hour racer Jens Klingmann behind the wheel. It was a cold day at BMW’s ...

But while the X3’s interior might sound rather impressive, there’s one element that lets the side down – the quality. This is particularly surprising for a BMW, a brand that’s normally up there with ...

However the rim is far too thick and spongy. In period, BMW’s iDrive system was one of the best on the market, and it’s aged well since then. Controlled via a clickwheel positioned on the ...

Jimmy O. Yang in "Interior Chinatown." Credit: Disney / Mike Taing "I feel like I'm a background character in someone else's story." So goes the internal monologue of Interior Chinatown ...