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The BMW Tourer that ruins long distance rides over anything else

The definition of long-distance riding in the United States is different from long-distance riding in most other developed markets of the world. It depends on how big this great country is, as it can take you a few days to cross one state line. As such, this requires a very unique kind of motorcycle that

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Land Rover cut nearly 100 horsepower from the Defender’s BMW V8

The Defender OCTA’s V8 now makes 93 fewer horses than before at 533 hp. The detuned BMW engine is coming to the Euro-spec model. The torque remains unchanged, but the OCTA is now slower than before. Land Rover has no option but to regulate the Defender OCTA’s engine to comply with the strict emissions regulations.

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At $5,700, is this ‘meticulously maintained’ 2005 BMW X3 a banner deal?

While today’s Nice Price or No Dice X3 has plenty of miles on the clock, it has a stack of maintenance receipts for the work done to keep it running. It also has a rare six-speed manual, which makes it more interesting to drive on the road. Let’s see

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This bold pink 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster signed by Sidney Sweeney could be yours, if you’re short enough

Lalita Camelo/Jalopnik Imagine getting a car, no, winning a car, but finding out you don’t fit in. The excitement of this newly acquired, no-expenditure vehicle wanes as you try to cram yourself into the seat and behind the wheel and it can be a desperate attempt to

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Tesla Model YL vs. BMW X5, Kia EV9, Rivian R1S: Six seats enough?

Tesla’s long-wheelbase model YL arrives in the US today, July 3, 2026, with a starting price of $61,990, an EPA-rated range of 325 miles, and a six-seat layout that Tesla is pitching as a direct answer to three-row family crossovers. It’s the clearest sign yet that Tesla intends to fill the gap left by the

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Twin-turbo V8 engine confirmed in 2027 BMW X5 M

The industry has spent years quietly pushing the envelope on its bigger engines – smaller displacements, more turbos, hybrid assistance and eventually full electrification. BMW refused to follow that script. With the brand officially confirming that its twin-turbo V8 will last through the 2027 model year and beyond, the 2027 X5 M will be the

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What’s new for BMW Motorrad in 2027? New colours, upgraded equipment and updates across the range

BMW Motorrad has unveiled updates to its 2027 model year, introducing new colors, revised equipment packages and additional factory options across most of its motorcycle range. The changes include everything from the M Performance family to naked, touring and adventure models, with the updated motorcycles becoming available to order from August 2026. Instead of launching

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You can showcase famous BMW art cars on the new X5’s Panoramic Vision Display, why not?

Andy Kalmowitz/Jalopnik I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: There’s a lack of whimsy in cars today. Luckily for us — and those who are about to shell out like $80,000 for a 2027 BMW If you’re interested, you can see five different BMW Art

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The first 2027 BMW motorcycles: prices, colors and what’s new

The soon-to-be-released 2027 BMW motorcycles are here, and most of the news is about adjusted prices and package availability. However, some models have equipment worth knowing about. Let’s walk through the changes. The F 800 GS Premium package increased to $2,010 (from $1,965). The F 900 GS Premium package was reduced to $1,520 (from $1,600).

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Does the new BMW X5 have a split tailgate?

The new BMW X5 does not have a split-folding tailgate BMW claims this is due to customer feedback BMW says the new tailgate is wider and easier to load luggage into This week, BMW unveiled the fifth-generation X5. While the big headlines were about its five different global powertrains, the news was mostly overshadowed by

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