Posts Tagged ‘BMW’

Inside the 2021 BMW X1: A Fun, Sporty, and Roomy SUV

The 2021 BMW X1 is a small SUV with a big personality. The X1 comes with a standard 228-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes it a fun and peppy drive. With good fuel economy, crisp handling, a spacious cabin, and a large cargo area, the X1 has won numerous awards from major automotive critics. They…

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Inside the 2021 BMW X3: Potent, Poised, (and Plug-In Too)

The 2021 BMW X3 might look like a miniature version of the full-size X5 SUV. However, there’s no mistaking the beating heart of the Bavarian Motor Works in this athletically inclined compact crossover. The brand’s winning combination of luxury and speed (plus a flair of sophistication) packages nicely in the X3. It’s a model that…

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BMW Joins Forces With Amazon On ‘Big Data’

BMW has developed a data hub with Amazon’s cloud computing division. It’s yet another sign of how companies are increasingly using “big data” to boost efficiency. BMW’s new “cloud data hub” has proved its value already. When the pandemic began to impact auto production in the spring, data from Amazon Web Services (AWS) enabled BMW…

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New BMW Technology Will Help You Avoid Speed Traps

BMW wants to help you avoid those costly speeding tickets. The German automaker is launching a new subscription service that allows drivers to see speed cameras, traps, and other traffic-enforcement measures before they get caught by them. It sounds like an integrated version of Waze, exclusive to BMW drivers. Part of ConnectedDrive Suite BMW is…

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Inside The 2020 BMW X5: Luxury On A New Scale

BMW’s mid-size SUV has been around since 2000. Two decades later, it’s getting a complete refresh. Yes, the X5 is all-new for 2020. The latest edition of the popular rig endeavors to be all things to all people. Sure, it’s a sporty drive but it’s also refined and luxurious. The latest X5 lineup now includes…

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Inside The 2020 BMW X6: The New Pride Of Spartanburg

When BMW opened up its American manufacturing plant in upstate South Carolina in 1994, the public responded with mixed emotions. Why would BMW choose that location, 200 miles from the closest port, to crank out their tiny Z cars? When they started rolling off the line, and drivers started getting their hands on them, there…

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