Sunday, June 30, 2024
Hop Inside This Mercedes-AMG One as it Hits 215 MPH on the Autobahn
Watch the Ioniq 5 N Melt a Bunch of Ugly SUVs in a Drag Race
This Is the 300th Mazda MX-5 Cup Race Car
Saturday, June 29, 2024
There's a Mini Suzuka Go-Kart Track in Taiwan and It's Amazing
Spotted: Watch the New Porsche 911 GT3 Get Sideways on the Nürburgring
Watch This Tuned BMW M3 CS Smash Into Its Speed Limiter on the Autobahn
Friday, June 28, 2024
Nissan Techs Are Making House Calls to Teach Owners How to Use Their Cars
The Porsche 911 Channels Its Inner 1996 Ford Mustang With Fancy Paint
Mercedes Is Spending Big Money on Gas Engines Again
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Genesis Teases Us with a New Supercar You Can't Buy
The Hyundai Inster Is a Small EV with a Big Personality
Smyrna Green G81 M3 Touring + Tartufo Buckets
What a journey it’s been! Ordered this car over a year and half ago and it’s been well worth the wait. For those who don’t know, I requested this color from bmw as I loved the way it looked on the Porsches and thought it would look great on the m3. I had no idea it was possible to actually do this but soon found it was, however it wasn’t guaranteed to be successful, I thought it was worth a shot as I wanted something really unique. Overall It took around 6 months for the color to get approved, they had to experiment on it to make sure it was suited towards the brand and the car. Im a patient man so I wasn’t fussed and if they refused I would just try another color. Initially I had tried to get Auratium green however they quickly rejected it. On top of that I had also managed to get tartufo buckets approved too and this color combo ( In my mind) worked really well. Anyway here is it, first Smyrna green Bmw in the world. ( this color now available to order for you Bmw too).
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Mate Rimac’s Next Car is an Autonomous Robotaxi Called Verne
G90 M5 Configurator Now Available. Share Your Build
You can now configure your G90 M5 on the BMW UK website here.
Here's Why This Porsche Looked So Weird
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Alpine White 2025 X3 M50
Found few G45 X3 M50 images of Alpine White. Im on the waiting list to order the vehicle as soon as the allocation opens.
Not a huge fan of overall style, especially the interior, but Ill hold my final decision until I see and drive the car in person.
Im driving 2023 330e which I really like, but I need a bigger car for my skiing, camping and occasional people/stuff hauling. I considered GX550 but Im hearing average ~15MPG on a 21 gal fuel tank size, which I think is ridiculous.
Current X5 has cargo space of 33.9 cu-ft and 72.3 cu-ft with rear seat folded. New X3 has 31.5 cu-ft and 67.1 cu-ft . If these numbers are true, new X3 has nearly equal cargo space of a much bigger and expensive X5, which I think is pretty cool.
Bugatti Might Cram a V-16 in a Front-Engined Hypercar
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Monday, June 24, 2024
Your Next Hyundai Could Have Ferrari-Style Shift Lights on its Steering Wheel
The 2025 Kia Carnival Is Way More Expensive Than Last Year
M3 CS Signal Green Lowered on TE’s
Super excited to finally own the M3 CS. My second G80. Had the IOMG G80 Competition back in March 2021 and the M2 G87 Zanvoort the the last 8 months
We got sponsored by Eibach and tested out the front only lowering springs and installed my old white TE37’s. Running Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 285/30/20 and 295/30/20 rear. Looking to swap the wheels out to diamond silver BBS LM’s in the near future.
Your Favorite Group B Rally Car Is Going Back Into Production
Sunday, June 23, 2024
By Light and By Dark – Stealth black G87 M2 | KW HAS | 827M Wheels
24 BSM G87 M2
- Carbon pack + buckets
- Premium Shield stealth PPF
- 20% side/rear window tint; 50% windshield
- KW HAS
- 827M wheels, satin black
- Michelin Cup 2 tires (OEM size)
- 18mm/15mm Future Classic spacers
- TRE CS rear lip spoiler
- Black badges, painted reflector deletes and painted OEM roundels
Photos shot with a Fuji X-H2 + 200mm F2 and a Leica Q3.
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Goodyear's New All-Terrain Tire Fits Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Watch the Mercedes-AMG C63 Hybrid Demolish the V-8 Version in a Drag Race
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Concorso d‘Eleganza Villa d‘Este 2024 – A Weekend When the Cars Are the Stars.
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From pre-war heroes to contemporary concept cars, Concorso d‘Eleganza Villa d‘Este 2024 has everything a car enthusiast could ask for. Join Silke of BMW Group Classic to find out what she liked most about this year’s event. |
Toyota Issued a Stop-Sale for Its Two Biggest SUVs
Pimp My Ride Is Back, Sort Of
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Friday, June 21, 2024
2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition: celebrating 25 years of the BMW X5
The BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition: celebrating 25 years of the BMW X5
- A special, limited-edition model commemorating 25 years of the BMW X5.
- Standard BMW Individual Lime Rock Grey metallic paint.
- Standard xOffroad Package includes 2-axle air suspension, underbody protection plates, and four drive modes calibrated for various terrains.
- Distinctive trim includes 20-inch M Star-spoke wheels, Extended Shadowline trim, Carbon Fiber interior trim, and Silver Anniversary Edition badging.
- Limited to about 1,000 units, with an MSRP of $79,900 plus $1,175 destination and handling.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 21, 2024…The very first BMW X5 was driven off the line of BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina on September 1, 1999. Since then, nearly 3 million X5s have been assembled in Spartanburg for markets all over the world. The BMW X5 created the Sports Activity Vehicle category, and today BMW is marking 25 years of the BMW X5 with a special, limited-edition model with an emphasis on ‘Activity’. Based on the 2025 X5 xDrive40i, the BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition elevates the expected on-road poise, performance, and premium accommodation with a substantial increase in off-road aptitude.
Unique colors and trims distinguish the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition.
Visually, the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition is distinguished by its unique blend of styling details taken from both the Sport and M Sport Designs. Extended Shadowline Trim, usually reserved for X5s equipped with the M Sport and M Sport Professional packages, darkens the trim on the window surrounds, roof rails, fender mounted Air Breathers, and the standard illuminated kidney grille. Shadowline lights front and rear round out the understated exterior trim. Distinctive 20-inch M Star-spoke bi-color wheels are also taken from the M Sport Package. The Silver Anniversary Edition forgoes the M Sport Package’s Motorsport-influenced front and rear bumpers and rocker panels in favor of the aluminum-accented pieces from the Sport Design to highlight its off-road intentions more clearly.
The black and aluminum theme is complimented beautifully by the standard BMW Individual Lime Rock Grey metallic paint. A subtle Silver Anniversary Edition badge is found on the tailgate.
Inside, the sport seats are upholstered in the customer’s choice of Black, Cognac, Coffee, or Silverstone Sensafin. Carbon Fiber trim, ordinarily available only on the X5 M60i and X5 M Competition, embellishes the center console and dashboard. The BMW Curved Display is powered by BMW Operating System 8.5, and is enhanced by Live Cockpit Professional, which adds the full-color BMW Head-Up Display and BMW Maps navigation with Augmented Reality display. A Silver Anniversary Edition plaque adorns the compartment door ahead of the gear selector.
Standard BMW xOffroad Package: any road, for any reason.
Reinforcing its mission as a true adventure vehicle, the Silver Anniversary Edition X5 comes standard with BMW’s xOffroad Package. The package is not offered on any other current BMW X model and augments the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition’s off-road capability by adjusting the vehicle’s settings depending on the terrain. Via the Driver Experience Control switch on the center console, the driver can choose between xSnow, xSand, xGravel, and xRocks. The system then adjusts the vehicle’s ride height, transmission shift strategy, throttle mapping, traction control, and other parameters accordingly to deliver the optimal profile for the situation.
The package also includes 2-axle air suspension for increased ground clearance, a mechanical rear differential lock, and underbody protection plates. There is also a special xOffroad View in the central display that informs the driver about ground clearance, roll tendency, and the inclination or downhill gradient of the terrain. The xOffroad camera supports the driver in challenging off-road situations by providing views of the terrain from all angles outside the vehicle at speeds below 22 mph.
To make the most of this exceptional all-terrain capability, customers who order the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition will be offered a discount on more aggressive General Grabber All-Terrain tires purchased and installed at their dealer.
To ensure the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition is fully outfitted for any excursion, a roof rack system, BMW luggage compartment mat, and BMW all-weather floor mats are also included.
Premium features and technology for the everyday drive.
Just because the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition is formidable off-road doesn’t mean the on-road journey to and from any destination near or far shouldn’t be comfortable and rewarding. Each Silver Anniversary Edition is fitted as standard with a Harman-Kardon Surround Sound System, heated front seats, arm rests, and steering wheel, remote engine start, a trailer hitch, and the Parking Assistance Package.
The 2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition will begin production in very limited quantities in August 2024.
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
New G90 M5 Teasers Ahead of June 26 Reveal
Did anyone catch these? I like the wide front and rear personally.
This Tiny EV Is 14 Seconds Faster on Track than an AMG One
The Freelander Is Coming Back but Don't Call it a Land Rover
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Cadillac Uncovers Gorgeous Coupe it Should've Built
Jeep Breaks Promise, Brings Back the Hemi Wrangler
2025 BMW X3 M50 and 30 World Debut
The All-New 2025 BMW X3.
- All-new fourth generation of the highly successful premium midsize SAV.
- New exterior design language and modern interior with BMW Curved Display and iDrive 9.
- New four- and six-cylinder engines with 48V mild hybrid technology.
- New digital options for driver assistance systems, infotainment, and personalization.
- Worldwide launch to commence in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 18, 2024… Boasting greater sporting appeal, visual impact, and versatility than ever, the all-new 2025 BMW X3 retains its place as the dynamic choice for everyday use, weekend adventures, and cross-country journeys. A new design language gives the fourth generation of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) for the premium midsize segment much enhanced exterior presence and an aura of dynamic grace. High-quality materials, a more generous standard specification, advanced digitalization and the new BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 9 set the tone for the premium ambience inside the progressively designed cabin. Driving pleasure, safety, and long-distance comfort in the new BMW X3 also all benefit from the precise powertrain and chassis tuning and a wide selection of semi-automated driving and parking systems.
The new BMW X3 heralds major improvements in efficiency and dynamic performance to both the 4-cylinder and high-performance 6-cylinder variants, and these changes coincide with a change to the model designations. The two models will be badged BMW X3 30 xDrive and BMW X3 M50 xDrive, thereby dropping the letter “i” from the model name that previously indicated fuel injection. In future, the letter “i” will only be used in the names of all-electric BMW models.
The all-new 2025 BMW X3’s aura of modernity and enhanced product substance provide the ideal basis for adding another chapter to the BMW X3 success story – one that first began 20 years ago. Since first establishing the SAV segment in the premium midsize class, it has been instrumental in the steady growth in popularity of the BMW X models and, indeed, became the brand’s best-selling model in 2023. The new BMW X3 will be built for the US market at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, South Carolina, using a production process focused on conserving resources and circularity. Its market launch will get underway in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Base MSRP (plus $1,175 destination and handling).
2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive $49,500
2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive $64,100
New design language shines the spotlight on distinctive proportions.
A new design language for the exterior gives the fourth generation of the BMW X3 an almost monolithic overall appearance with distinctive BMW X model proportions. Generously proportioned surfaces combine with just a few crisply defined lines to produce a clearly structured exterior design that has been reduced to the essentials. The new BMW X3 is 1.3 inches longer than its predecessor at 187.2 inches overall, while width has increased by 1.1 inches to 75.6 inches. Together with the 1-inch drop in vehicle height to 65.4 inches and the wider tracks, this produces a very powerful and sporty look.
The large BMW kidney grille in the upright front end of the new BMW X3 exudes an air of assured presence. A new intermal structure for the grille composed of vertically and diagonally arranged bars, adds a fresh touch. The BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting – standard on X3 M50 xDrive, optional on X3 30 xDrive – forms a continuous line around each element of the grille. The daytime driving lights, side marker lights, and turn signal indicators in the LED headlights are now all produced by L-shaped, overlapping light sources. Full LED Headlights with cornering light functions, plus blue design detailing, are optionally available, as are M Shadowline lights.
Bold side skirts and a roofline extending deep into the rear end are the distinguishing features of the new model’s sporty silhouette. The prominently flared wheel arches create the impression of considerable width at the rear. The flush-mounted rear window is bordered by a long roof spoiler and the adjoining side air deflectors. X3 30 xDrive models are fitted with exhaust tailpipes integrated out of sight in the rear apron. The fresh interpretation of the characteristic T-shaped graphic and a satin-finished horizontal bar with integral turn signal indicators help to give the rear lights a very modern appearance.
There is a choice of one solid and nine metallic paint colors avalable for the new X3 M50 xDrive, and eleven metallic shades for new BMW X3 30 xDrive including the new Dune Grey metallic finish. And for the next level in personalization, models produced at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg will also be available with over fifteen BMW Individual paint finishes.
The new BMW X3 30 xDrive is equipped as standard with 19-inch alloy wheels with a selection of 20-inch and 21-inch packages available as options. The optional M Sport package creates an exceptionally dynamic look with features such as 19-inch M alloy wheels and design cues engineered to optimize airflow and aerodynamic balance. The optional M Sport Professional Package builds on the M Sport content by adding the Iconic Glow kidney grille (standard on X3 M50 xDrive), choice of red or blue painted brake callipers, M Shadowline lights, Full LED lights with cornering light function, and Extended Shadowline trim.
Sporty premium ambience and generous amounts of space.
The cabin of the new BMW X3 blends robust SAV functionality with ample spaciousness and a premium ambience full of individual style. The BMW Curved Display, BMW Interaction Bar, steering wheels with a flat-bottomed rim, and the new gear selector toggle are the defining elements of the cockpit’s modern take on hallmark BMW driver-focused design. Other model-specific highlights include light elements in a contrasting color in the center console and door trims. This new design feature is located towards the front of the driver’s and front passenger doors, where it forms a border around function buttons, ventilation controllers, air vents and the robust door handles typically found on BMW X models.
The interior’s ambience goes hand in hand with generous amounts of space and modern versatility. Luggage space can be increased from 31.5 cu. ft. to a maximum 67.1 cu. ft. by folding the rear seats forward.. A trailer hitch is optional, and allows a trailer load of up to 4,850 lbs depending on the model variant.
The new BMW X3 is fitted as standard with newly designed electrically adjustable and heated sport seats upholstered in the customer’s choice of three colors of Perforated Veganza. An M Veganza/Alcantara combination in Black and two colors of Extended Merino leather upholsteries are available as options. Available for the first time on any BMW model is the optional woven fabric instrument panel made from recycled polyester with a premium knitted texture.
BMW X3 M50 xDrive with exceptional performance qualities.
The foundations for an emotionally intoxicating driving experience in the BMW tradition were laid by the consistent upgrades made to the inline 6-cylinder engine from BMW’s latest modular generation. The 3.0-liter engine shines with extremely rapid power delivery, a strong appetite for revs, and remarkably low fuel consumption and emissions relative to its power.
The engine in the new BMW X3 M50 xDrive (designated B58B30M2) is one of the first to benefit from the new Efficient Dynamics Next technology package. Among the highlights are the Miller combustion cycle, redesigned intake ports and combustion chamber geometry, and changes to the injection system, ignition system, exhaust gas routing, and camshaft timing. The package contains developments including switchable exhaust-side rocker arms and eVANOS electrically controlled camshaft adjustment. Among the engine’s M-specific highlights are a new, extremely robust crankshaft drive, an optimized system of oil supply for the pistons with cooling channels, and new main bearing shells and caps. Its M TwinPower Turbo technology has been upgraded by increasing the performance of the turbocharging system and indirect charge air cooling at the same time as introducing dual injection for mixture preparation as a function of load point.
The engine and the 48V hybrid system combine to achieve a total system output of 393 hp between 5,200 and 6,250 rpm and peak torque of 428 lb-ft between 1,800 and 4,800 rpm. The 48V mild hybrid technology in the form of a crankshaft-mounted starter generator helps to deliver instantaneous response to every movement of the accelerator and to optimize efficiency. The electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission can both supplement the output of the combustion engine and ease the load on it, as required by the driving situation at hand. A model-specific, extremely rigid engine mounting makes an additional contribution to the engine’s direct response.
The engine’s spirited power development is accompanied by the emotionally engaging note from a four-pipe exhaust system that also turns heads stylistically: the twin tailpipes integrated into the left and right of the rear apron are an unmistakable, M-specific nod to the position of the new BMW X3 M50 xDrive at the top of the X3 model range’s performance range.
This highly potent powertrain combines with model-specific chassis technology to deliver a compelling blend of agility, dynamic control, and handling precision. An Adaptive M Sport suspension with electronically controlled dampers, variable sport steering, M Sport brakes, 20-inch Style 1036M alloy wheels, and an M Sport differential at the rear axle all come as standard. BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting and M-specific design features such as the M kidney grille with horizontal bars and the quartet of exhaust tailpipes all serve to underline the status of the BMW M model as the most powerful version of the new BMW X3.
Powerful, free-revving engine in the new BMW X3 30 xDrive.
The 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder unit (designated B48B20O2) found under the hood of the BMW X3 30 xDrive boasts instantaneous power delivery, a healthy appetite for revs, and exemplary efficiency. Beyond the adoption of 48V mild hybrid technology, this is mostly the result of extensive upgrades to the core engine. The array of innovations includes the Miller cycle (which shortens the opening time of the intake valves), redesigned intake ports and combustion chambers, and an ignition system featuring an active coil with integrated electronics. Mixture preparation is optimized using a new dual injection system. In addition to the existing high-pressure injection system, some of the fuel is now injected into the combustion chambers via a low-pressure system. At the same time, the performance of the turbocharging system and intercooler has also been improved. Switchable rocker arms on the exhaust side of the VALVETRONIC variable valve timing form the basis for enabling purely electric driving at extremely low speeds.
The new power unit generates maximum output of 255 hp between 4,700 and 6,500 rpm and peak torque of 295 lb-ft at 1,600 and 4,500 rpm. This enables the new BMW X3 30 xDrive to accelerate to 60 mph from rest in six seconds flat.
Agility and ride comfort up their game.
Both BMW X3 models boast noticeable advancements in agility, cornering stability, and long-distance comfort over the outgoing model. A body-in-white with lower weight but increased rigidity and the wider rear track both play roles here, as do the high-quality chassis components and control systems tuned for each model. Modifications to the kinematic and elastokinematic properties of the double-joint spring strut front axle and five-link rear axle have increased precision when turning into corners, while the 19 percent increase in the caster offset of the steering axle benefits straight-line stability. Near-actuator wheel slip limitation and the integrated braking system likewise form part of the standard package of chassis technology.
Customers looking for even more dynamic prowess from the X3 30 xDrive can choose the optional M Sport suspension including sport steering and M Sport brakes (both standard on the new BMW X3 M50 xDrive). The optional M Adaptive suspension (also standard on X3 M50 xDrive) sharpens the agility of the new BMW X3 while improving ride comfort.
Dynamic Damper Control is available seperately from the M Sport Package, and brings electronically adjustable dampers with a less sporting calibration.
Parking Assistant as standard. Optional Parking Assistant Professional with Maneuver Assistant.
The new BMW X3 offers an broad range of standard and optional systems for semi-automated driving and parking. It is equipped as standard with Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assistant and Speed Limit Info, along with the Driving Assistant including Active Blind Spot Detection and manual Speed Limit Assistant. The Parking Assistant, now standard, incorporates features such as the Backup Assistant and a Rear View Camera.
Specifying the the optional Parking Assistant Professional Package maximises the X3’s automated parking abilities. Instead of just using other vehicles as a guide for determining the boundaries of a parking space, the system is now also able to take into account road markings and the curb. Entering and exiting tight spaces can be controlled from outside the car by smartphone using the My BMW App.
The BMW Maneuver Assistant also included in the Parking Assistant Professional package makes it possible to store far more complex parking and general maneuvers and execute them automatically using GPS data and the trajectory data from steering movements. It can record up to ten maneuvers with a total length of up to 650 yards. At the starting point of the stored route – and after the driver has given their confirmation – the BMW Maneuver Assistant takes over the full parking maneuver, including all necessary changes in direction. The driver can control the process from either inside the car or outside (by smartphone) and focus on monitoring the vehicle’s surroundings. It is also possible to quickly switch between the two modes, meaning that once a parking or general maneuver has commenced, it can be halted at any time and then resumed again from inside the car using its control/operation system or from outside using a smartphone. If the Parking Assistant Professional is specified, the Backup Assistant can also take over control of the steering on a route of up to 650 feet along which the vehicle has been previously driven forwards.
Driving Assistant Professional provides an extended driver assistance experience.
In X3s specified with the optional Driving Assistant Professional Package, the Lane Keeping Assistant with Side Collision Protection and Distance Control can be used when travelling at highway speeds. At lower speeds up to 40 mph, the Traffic Jam Assistant can provide attentive, unlimited hands-free driving to ease the strain of especially dense traffic situations on limited access highways.
Intuitive operation and new digital services with BMW Operating System 9.
The new BMW X3 provides further evidence of the relentless progress being made in the field of digitalization with the introduction of BMW Operating System 9. This technology lays the foundations for the latest version of BMW iDrive with QuickSelect. The new edition enables intuitive, comfortable and ergonomically optimized control of numerous vehicle functions and use of innovative digital services by means of the control display’s touchscreen, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel, and the BMW iDrive Controller on the center console. The latest improvements for interaction using touch and voice control allows the driver-focused cockpit to further reduce the number of buttons and switches. The optional BMW Head-Up Display adds further scope to the multimodal dialogue between the driver and car.
BMW Operating System 9 was developed in-house by the BMW Group and is based on an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) software stack for the first time. It provides the basis for a broader offering of digital content for information and entertainment, shorter function update cycles and improved accessibility to a host of specific online services via the BMW ConnectedDrive Store. BMW Operating System 9 therefore paves the way for a customizable selection of additional digital services that are made available to customers either by means of BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades or via an ever-growing variety of third-party apps as part of the optional BMW Digital Premium offering.
BMW Digital Premium includes features such as apps for video streaming, music from platforms like Spotify, podcasts, news, and in-car gaming. It also adds functions to the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps such as 3D maps and the Satellite View users can select from the BMW Maps menu. BMW Digital Premium also expands the abilities of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and broadens the scope of driving experience customization possibilities courtesy of additional My Modes. Plus, it covers the data usage required for the digital services.
Remote Software Upgrades, BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades and BMW Digital Premium.
The BMW Group has the world’s largest fully over-the-air upgradeable vehicle fleet, with more than 7.5 million vehicles. The Remote Software Upgrades function keeps the new BMW X3 right up to date with the latest software at all times. Upgrades may include free quality improvements, updates or even additional features (availability depends on country, vehicle model, equipment and vehicle status).
With BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades, customers can also download additional digital products and services for their car after they have bought it. For the majority of BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades, customers can activate a free-of-charge test phase. The BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades can be downloaded from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store on the web, from the My BMW App or directly in the car.
The range of products and services available for the new BMW X3 from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store – which can be accessed via the in-car app in the car’s All Apps menu – includes the Driving Assistant Plus and Parking Assistant Professional assistance systems. The new BMW Digital Premium package of wide-reaching functionality extensions can also be downloaded easily from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store.
BMW Digital Premium provides outstanding entertainment when it comes to music, video streaming, and gaming.
BMW Digital Premium gives customers access to the video app (DTS AutoStage Video Service powered by TiVo™). When the car is stationary, the app enables video streaming on the control display, with a constantly growing selection of content such as news, both live and on-demand. The video streaming platform’s library will be constantly expanded.
Another highlight in the BMW Digital Premium offering is a form of in-car gaming that is unique in the automotive sector. In cooperation with the game platform AirConsole*, BMW offers a wide selection of casual games that can be played while the vehicle is stationary, for example when waiting for someone or something. The continuously growing portfolio of playable titles includes racing, sports and quiz games. The popular quiz “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” receives an immersive update: A virtual presenter guides participants through the game using natural language. This makes the experience even more interactive and entertaining.
The driver and passengers can spend any downtime they have in the car when it’s stationary by gaming in single-player or in multi-player mode. They only need their smartphone, which will serve as a controller, and the gaming experience on the BMW Curved Display is ready to go. Other games from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store available via BMW Digital Premium can be played on the control display using touch control.
BMW Digital Premium also brings an array of audio streaming services such as Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music to the new BMW X3. Customers can use their account with their preferred streaming provider directly from the car. BMW Digital Premium covers the required data usage for e.g. video and music streaming via the media apps.
Extended functions for the navigation system BMW Maps.
The cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps included as standard in the new BMW X3 offers further product improvements and extensions. As well as offering a simplified method of destination entry, BMW Maps enables fast route calculation, carried out dynamically and based on precise real-time traffic data transmitted at short intervals. The map data is accessed online and is therefore as up-to-date as possible at all times.
The optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional includes both the BMW Head-Up Display and the Augmented View function. This adds an event-related live video stream from the driver’s view to the navigation map on the control display. For example, at a confusing junction an animated direction arrow integrated into the video image helps the driver to take the correct turn-off according to the route planning.
Additional My Modes and further scope for individualisation with BMW Digital Premium.
Customers can tailor the driving experience in the new BMW X3 to their personal preferences via the three My Modes Personal, Sport and Efficient. Depending on the My Mode selected, the vehicle functions, content on the BMW Curved Display and interior lighting are adapted to work together harmoniously. The My Modes provide a neatly coordinated overall experience on board. BMW Digital Premium offers the customer a wider variety of My Modes, with the addition of Expressive Mode, Relax Mode, Digital Art Mode, and the new Silent Mode.
Natural dialogue with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant adds numerous new skills to those offered by the predecessor to the new BMW X3. To further enhance the dialogue between human and car, interactive graphics are shown on the control display that e.g. indicate the Assistant is listening attentively to what is being said and provide a suitable response to selected spoken commands.
For example, the Assistant acknowledges the request to look for a filling station nearby by showing the image of a fuel pump. If BMW Digital Premium is specified, the customer can choose alternative graphics for the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. In addition, direct text overlays tell the customer while they are still formulating their command what the Assistant has just understood and processed.
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The carbon fiber elements feel right at home on this model, and my customer is happy,
Another successful day at iCARMIX!
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- Voodooblue
- Java Green II Metallic
Individual colors for the G87 that were first reported by BMWBLOG nearly a year ago here and here are confirmed for MY25.
Grigio Telesto Pearl Effect Metallic
Twilight Purple Pearl Metallic
Voodooblue
Java Green II Metallic
A Screen Inside a Steering Wheel Is Now Possible, Unfortunately
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Photos From BMW Live UK Meeting 2024 at Oulton Park Circuit
Today was the BMW Live UK Meeting 2024 at the Oulton Park Circuit.
It was a great turnout and a really good mix of Group Classic, Modern Classic, present day and modified machines on display.
Lovely meeting some fellow Bimmerpost members too!
I hope you enjoyed the rest of the day.
Here are some of my photos from this morning.
Mercedes-Benz plate holder?
Absolutely stunning E63 B6s. And yes, he owns all 3
3 Generations of the 5er
Immaculate engine bay sir!
May have got the wrong invite but decided to come anyway.
I have not photoshopped the Spyder wheels that colour.
Big contingent from BMW i owners:
A lovely E38 735i (not mine):
Completely untouched 2002:
The same owner for 33 years.
Great history on this Japan import E39 525i.