BMW 2 Series Gran CoupeDerek McNaughton / Driving What is it?An alternative to the classic sedan, the Gran Coupe blends the sexier styling of a coupe with the practicality of the sedan. Mostly seen in more expensive BMW models, the 2 Series Gran Coupe is a first in the premium compact segment.Why does it matter?Lets face it, sedans are a bit like dad jokes and the children of aging boomers, just hitting the sweet spot of buying new cars, will groan at the idea of a sedan. The 2 Series Gran Coupe brings better styling while still acting as a functional family hauler that could be a gateway car for the brand, especially in urban areas.Check out all of our latest auto show coverage hereThe 2 Series Gran Coupe will be offered as a 228i and M235i, both of which will have BMWs xDrive all-wheel-drive system as standard equipment. The 228i gets a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with 228 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, pushed through an eight-speed automatic transmission and BMWs xDrive all-wheel-drive system, while the M235i brings 302 horsepower and 332 lb.-ft. of torque, also through a 2.0-litre and eight-speed automatic transmission. Also standard is full-LED headlights, alloy wheels, a digital instrument cluster, and a 10.25-inch high-resolution central display. When is it coming?Its coming to Canada in mid-March 2020, with pricing announced closer to the launch date.Should you buy it?Considering the 2 Series Gran Coupe is almost the same size as a 3 Series, and yet still gets 450 litres of cargo space, its almost a 3 Series for less money ideal for a family of four that wants a premium car thats not as boring as dads BMW
Origin: BMW adds an extra set of doors to the 2 Series
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First Drive: 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, M8
2020 BMW M8Handout / BMW FARO, Portugal Located in Portimao, Algavre Motorsports Park has a 4.7-kilometre circuit that is demanding and very fast. Its a track that really exploits the handling characteristics good or bad of anything challenging its paved surface. If theres anything wonky about a cars handling, itll come out somewhere along the undulating, serpentine and high-speed course.Halfway through my track session, my 2020 BMW M8 Coupe Competition tester has exhibited nothing but stellar road-holding. Its 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 claims 617 horsepower and 553 lb.-ft. of torque, an increase of 94 horses over the M850i xDrive Coupe and 17 more than the non-Competition M8). That brute power drives all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic, and transforms the circuits nearly kilometre-long front straight into a short chute between turns.It also drops a half second from the M850is zero-to-100 km/h time, to 3.2 seconds. Brakes haul it down hard repeatedly from more than 240 km/h without fading, though they are the optional, $9,500 carbon-ceramic brakes. Even after Im asked via radio to turn off the stability control something Ive never before been asked to do during a track test of a road-legal car it reveals no faults, at least none when considering it weighs a hefty 1,960 kilograms.What prompted my hosts to allow a track session free of electronic intervention was their confidence in the M8s AWD system and its electronically controlled Active M rear differential, both of which contribute greatly to the cars turning ability via torque vectoring. Despite its weight, it steered precisely, readily forgave driver-induced miscues, and if coaxed into understeering, a harder push on the gas pedal pulled the front end back in. This is the same car or at least, the carbon-fibred hardtop variation of the M8 Cabriolet Competition that brought me to the track in near coddling comfort. While the ride is firm in Comfort mode, and sharp jolts upset cabin serenity when hitting sharp bumps, its nonetheless relatively compliant. In that same mode the engine is smooth, quiet and almost docile if driven accordingly in town. Switching to Sport or Sport Plus firms up the suspension considerably, and returns an angry snarl, especially if you hammer the throttle along your favourite back road.From the drivers seat of any of the M8 models youll see an uncluttered digital instrument cluster with speedometer and tachometer dials flanking a configurable central display, as well in the standard heads-up display. BMWs iDrive displays control buttons in a sidebar on the left of 10.25-inch touchscreen located atop the centre stack. The screen can be tailored to display navigational, infotainment and car setting info, and it works like a tablet, allowing you to swipe across for different tabs.The driver-centric cockpit is surrounded in warm and inviting materials, cueing you to the M8s blend of luxury with performance. The instruments and controls are logically laid out, and the front seats are comfortable and have deep side bolsters for added support when cornering hard. Of course, the rear seats are there mostly for appearance, since rear quarters are cramped and access is difficult. But if you want more room for passengers, BMW would gladly steer you toward the 8 Series Gran Coupe.M8 pricing starts at $151,000 for the Coupe and $160,500 for the Cabriolet. If the M8 Competition isnt exclusive enough, Canada will be the only market worldwide to get the M8 Individual Manufaktur Edition, which commemorate the M8 prototype of the early 1990s. Based on the M8 Coupe Competition, only 20 will be built, in exclusive exterior colours, interior finishes, and lots of carbon fibre, for $198,0008 Series Gran CoupeI get confused when manufacturers call sedans, coupes. Traditionally, a coupe has two doors and a sedan has four. Sounds simple enough, yet somehow adding a sloping roofline to a sedan magically transforms it into a four-door coupe. Call it what you will, but the 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupes sloping roof does give it a flowing, streamlined, and sexy silhouette, as well as a sportier presence than a stately luxury sedan.From the outside, the Gran Coupe looks great from any angle, with near perfect proportions. The interior follows through with rich materials and a cockpit identical to its two-door sibling. Its the second set of doors that sets the Gran Coupe apart from the coupe, making access to the rear seats easy. With a 200-millimetre longer wheelbase, the Gran Coupe also has much more rear seat room a six-footer such as myself can sit back there without slouching to clear the sloping roof, though you can barely slip the palm of your hand in the space between your scalp and the headliner.Our test drive is in the M840i Gran Coupe, which we wont be getting in Canada. It gets a power from a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six, claiming 335 hp and 369 lb.-ft. What will be available in Canada is the
Origin: First Drive: 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, M8
Lamborghini’s Urus ST-X to get its own race series
When the Urus was first unveiled, Lamborghini had some pretty lofty goals for the super-SUV, and one of those included taking it racing. Now, that dream has come true in the Urus ST-X.The vehicle will make its debut at the 2020 Super Trofeo, which is Lamborghinis one-make race starring the Huracan supercar.The four class winners of that series will get a chance to race against professional drivers in a race comprised of only ST-Xes.Lambo says the race for the jacked-up supertruck will be held at a special track, and we dont know about you, but when we hear that an SUV is going racing, were thinking dirt track something akin to a rallycross, perhaps, since that would be pretty cool. To find out, well have to wait until the final round of the 2020 Super Trofeo.Not much has changed to make the Urus race-ready. A FIA-approved roll cage and fire-suppression system had to be fitted for regulations. Larger intakes and a few more vents are what we can see. Better change out those low-profile tires before it hits the track, though.Powering the Urus is a 641-horsepower V8, a modified version of the 4.0-litre unit found in the A8. The Lamborghini also has four-wheel-drive courtesy of Audi, so in our eyes, this is essentially the reincarnation of the old rally
Origin: Lamborghini’s Urus ST-X to get its own race series
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe leaked ahead of tonight’s reveal
BMW’s new 2 Series Gran Coupé is due to be revealed later tonight, but official images have been leaked online to spoil the show. The new shots show the four-door Mercedes-Benz CLA rival’s exterior styling in full, with a distinct visual difference compared to the larger 3 Series and new 1 Series. While the front-end is recognisable from the 2 Series’ hatchback sibling, the rear-end shape appears to be inspired by the firm’s latest coupe SUV, the BMW X4, with similar tail-lights and tailgate shape. The need to accommodate two conventional front-hinged rear doors and sufficient rear seat leg room is said to be behind the decision to give the new car a wheelbase that’s halfway between the 2690mm span of the 2 Series Coupé and the 2810mm of the 3 Series saloon. Inside, the 2 Series Gran Coupé will sport a new interior layout that’s also set to be adopted by the successors to today’s 2 Series Coupé and 2 Series Convertible, which are due in 2020. The turbocharged three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines of the 2 Series Gran Coupé will mirror those of the existing line-up. On the petrol side of the range, expect a 134bhp 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine in the 218i, 181bhp and 242bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder units in the 220i and 225i, with a more potent version in the M235i. Among the diesels will be 148bhp, 187bhp and 221bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines in the 218d, 220d and 225d respectively. Like its two-door siblings, the 2 Series Gran Coupé will offer a choice of a standard six-speed manual or optional eight-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox, with xDrive four-wheel drive available as an option. However, the latter will be offered in combination with only a limited range of engines. The highlight of the new line-up, though, will be the M2 Gran Coupé. This model will use the same 365bhp turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder engine as its highly lauded two-door sibling. It will be offered with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Although it’s still early days, that engine – designated S55B30 – is expected to provide the M2 Gran Coupé with similar performance to the M2, which has an official 0-62mph time of 4.4sec in manual form and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. The 2 Series Gran Coupé will be produced alongside the 2 Series Coupé and 2 Series Convertible at BMW’s plant in Leipzig, Germany. A plug-in hybrid model is also mooted. This is expected to use BMW’s turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor mounted within the forward section of a standard eight-speed automatic gearbox. With a lithium ion battery pack positioned beneath the floor of the boot, the hybrid set-up is intended to provide the 225e with an electric-only driving range of up to 31
Origin: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe leaked ahead of tonight’s reveal
Used car buying guide: BMW 1 Series M Coupe
If you were one of the lucky 450 people who bagged a new BMW 1 Series M Coupé in 2011 for its list price of £39,990, then congratulations. Depending on how well you’ve looked after it and its mileage, it may not have lost a penny in depreciation. As this was written, of the 25 or so 1 Series M Coupés, or 1Ms as they’re known, on a leading classified sales site, 20 were priced at £39,990 or more. In fact, three were nudging £60,000. The tragedy is that all the cars advertised for more than £40,000 had done less than 40,000 miles and the most expensive less than 10,000. But their owners or sellers have first to achieve these prices, and considering how picky buyers can be at this level, that may not always be possible. The heads of those shopping for a 1M will also be filled with tales of previously stolen 1Ms – OBD programming thefts were a problem with some early cars – as well as scarily expensive repair bills. However, they will also be filled with tales of just how good the 1M is to drive. It was launched in 2011, and once all 450 cars were sold (two thirds were snapped up before the first car hit the showrooms), that was it. As a result, most wear 2011/11-reg or 2011/61-reg plates although you do see the occasional 2012/61 car, not that it makes any difference to the value. To distinguish it from lesser 1 Series Coupés, the 1M has a wider track and enormous arches, home to four specially designed 19in alloy wheels. From certain angles, it actually looks like a hot rod. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six that produces 335bhp and drives the rear wheels through a specially developed, short-throw, six-speed manual gearbox. Stab the M button on the steering wheel and an overboost function provides an extra 37lb ft of torque, taking the total output to 369lb ft across a highly accessible 1500rpm to 4500rpm. Standard equipment included a limited-slip differential, DSC stability control whose intervention points can be adjusted by the driver, those 19in Y-spoke alloy wheels, dual-zone air conditioning and leather and Alcantara trim with orange stitching. Options included a Harman Kardon sound system, sat-nav, adaptive headlights and high beam assistant, none of them crucial to a 1M’s value. What does help pile on the pennies, because it’s quite sought after, is Valencia Orange paintwork, one of only three exterior colours offered, the others being Black Sapphire and Alpine White. That said, some of the most expensive 1Ms are in these last two colours, proving that, ultimately, mileage, condition and provenance are the most important determinants of price. Even so, the model can throw a curve ball, such as the immaculate 43,000-mile example with full BMW service history and extended warranty we found for £34,000. It seems too good to be true. It’s got to be worth a gander, surely? An expert’s view Jack Day, Sutherland M Power Cars: “Because it’s rare, great to drive and has that M badge, the 1M is always going to be valuable and sought after. Prices are rising fast. It’s a fickle market, though. We sold one overnight but another hung around for four months. Collectors are moving in now and paying strong prices for the best cars. By ‘best’, I mean immaculate, finished in orange and unmodified. When buying a 1M, I always check for signs of track day use and sub-premium tyres that suggest shallow pockets.” Buyer beware ■ Engine: Start it from cold and check for poor running caused by failing injectors. Rev the engine to around 2500rpm, then throttle off and listen for the turbo wastegate bearing chattering. It’s around £2000 to fix. Related warning signs are engine management issues. However, these could also relate to a failing fuel pump or worn nitrogen oxide sensor. On the display screen, check the service history that’s stored on the key fob. ■ Drivetrain: On the test drive, feel for the propshaft bearing vibrating (also felt as a thumping sensation) and listen for the limited-slip differential groaning during low-speed turns. ■ Gearbox: Check for abused clutches and synchros and note that a replacement dual-mass flywheel costs over £1200. ■ Suspension, steering and tyres: Make sure the rear springs aren’t broken. Check the brake discs aren’t heavily lipped. Suspect track day use if the brakes judder. Ensure all tyres are the same, premium brand and not wearing unevenly. ■ Body: Any rust will be repair related. Check the consistency of panel gaps and for fresh paint and overspray. Lift the boot carpet and examine the floor for signs of buckling or fresh paint. ■ Interior: Inspect the driver’s seat bolster and be sure the heating system works. Check the iDrive control system functions. Most failed units freeze up and are expensive to replace. Feel for damp carpets in the footwells and boot, where blocked drain channels can direct water to the interior, jeopardising the electronics. Also worth knowing Dealers we spoke to were clear that
Origin: Used car buying guide: BMW 1 Series M Coupe
Micra Cup: The little race series that could
The masterminds behind the Micra Cup: series founder/promoter Jacques Deshaies and Nissan Canadas Didier Marsaud.Andrew McCredie BOWMANVILLE, Ontario In 2014, Nissan Canada had the daunting task of reintroducing the Micra after a two decade-plus absence. That fourth-generation model was already four years old when it arrived here that year, and its most notable feature was its price: with a base model under $10,000 it was the least expensive new vehicle in Canada. Viewed another way, the cheapest.Needless to say, positioning the Mexican-built, 1.6-litre four-door sedan would be a challenge for Nissan Canada execs like Didier Marsaud. That is until Quebec journalist Jacques Deshaies came calling with a crazy idea.Five years later at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and on the eve of the 62nd race in the Nissan Micra Cup, the two men reflected on the wild ride of establishing a racing series that has become part of the Canadian racing ladder system.We created the Micra Cup because we were bringing back a model to Canada that had not been here for 23 years with a name that most people did not know or remember, explained Marsaud, Nissan Canadas director of corporate communications. And as it was the least expensive car in the Canadian market, we wanted to demonstrate that this car is fun, reliable and works. The exclusive-to-Canada series features six race weekends in Ontario and Quebec between May and September, with drivers competing in 109-horsepower Nissan Micra base model S cars that are equipped identically. The appeal to drivers is two-fold: as a true spec style series what separates winners from losers is the driver, not the car; and for about $30,000 you can compete in the entire series. Plus, unlike so many feeder series, the Micra Cup gets exposure on TV and social media. For the first time at Circuit Mont-Tremblant, the two races this weekend will be aired live on the series Facebook page (Coupe Nissan Micra Cup) and on its YouTube channel, Micra Cup TV.Goals set, and achievedFor Deshaieswho has owned a race team, driven race cars and served as president of the 2004 Trois-Rivieres Grand Prixhis goal when he pitched the idea to Marsaud, and eventually then-Nissan Canada president Christian Meunier, was at the five-year mark to try and convince the young drivers in karting that their next step up the racing ladder is Micra Cup.Looking at the current grid, and noting that he signed up two young karters for next season just a day earlier, the affable Quebecer said he has achieved that goal. In fact, this weekends season finale double-header at Circuit Mont-Tremblant sees rookie Marco Signoretti, a former karting, battling series veteran Kevin King, a karting instructor, for the overall drivers championship.Likewise, Marsaud said he and Nissan had achieved their goal. And that was to raise awareness about the Micra.I love motorsport and a lot of people in Nissan Canada love motorsport, but our job is not to do motorsport, he said. Our job is to sell cars.Canadian-made grassrootsThe success of the Micra Cup hasnt gone unnoticed by others in the company, notably Nissan Global Motorsport Director Michael Carcamo.When Didier brought us the concept, we were over the moon, he told me in the Nissan pits at the Brooklyn Formula E race in August. It was really going back to the grassroots, an opportunity to give people something that we dont think is very common today. And thats an accessible racing platform. And making it a one-series highlights on one side the fact that we can produce a reliable and great racecar at a low cost. And at the same time the drivers get to be the stars of winning the race.And as Deshaies notes, when a manufacturer invests in a race series with one or two cars, sometimes they win, but most likely they dont. In the Micra Cup, each race the podium is three Nissans.Drivers’ thumbs upRacer Kevin King missed the opening race of the first season, but has competed in every race since, and he said that what has impressed him the most about the Micra Cupapart from the intense on-track competitionis how Nissan has supported the series.When the program started there was lots of talk about a lot of PR, and that Nissan (Canada) was going all in, the Trois-Rivieres native said. Throughout the years you have seen they are putting in a lot of effort, and I know all the drivers really appreciate that. Valrie Limoges has also been driving in the series since that first season, and she echoes Kings sentiment about the quality of the competition, adding she loves the fact that its a driver-focused series.There are some things drivers and crews can do on the set up of the cartire pressures and suchbut its mostly the driver, she said. I have learned that I am really, really competitive in my mind and that I really love racing. I have more expectations that will hopefully lead to something good in the future.Western alienationAs to any regrets, Deshaies said his only one is not being
Origin: Micra Cup: The little race series that could
New BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé makes first public appearance
BMW has rounded out its new 8 Series line-up with the Gran Coupé. The new four-door 8 Series will go on sale in September after its Frankfurt motor show debut, priced from £69,340. The Gran Coupé joins the 8 Series Coupé and Convertible with a line-up that will comprise six-cylinder and V8 models, including the rapid new 516bhp M850i xDrive Gran Coupé. The 8 Series Gran Coupé replaces the discontinued 6 Series Gran Coupé in a growing market segment that will place it up against high-end versions of the Audi A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS, as well as the Porsche Panamera. At 5082mm long, 1932mm wide and 1407mm tall, the 8 Series Gran Coupé is 239mm longer, 30mm wider and 66mm taller that its coupé sibling. This added length is partly the result of a 201mm-longer wheelbase than that of the 8 Series Coupé and Convertible, at 3023mm. It allows for two extra frameless doors and rear seat space that’s on a par with its predecessor’s. The 8 Series Gran Coupé has a traditional boot at the rear, with a 440-litre capacity. The load length can be extended when the 40/20/40-configured rear seat is folded down. The engine choices for the 8 Series Gran Coupé mirror those of its siblings. The entry point to the new line-up is the 840i turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol unit, which develops 335bhp and 369lb ft of torque. It can be had in rear- or four-wheel drive and the 0-62mph times are 5.2sec and 4.9sec respectively. Fuel consumption is 39.2mpg combined. Also available is the diesel 840d, with a 3.0-litre inline six making 316bhp and 501lb ft. The 0-62mph sprint is dispatched in 5.1sec and claimed economy is 47.9mpg. Crowning the initial 8 Series Gran Coupé range is the M850i xDrive, which has a 523bhp turbocharged 4.4-litre V8. With a kerb weight of 1995kg, it is claimed to hit 62mph from rest in 3.9sec and return 28.8mpg combined economy. All engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, with the 840i and M850i xDrive both featuring an M Sport rear differential. Rearwheel steering is standard on four-wheel-drive cars and optional on rear-driven models. Later this year, BMW’s M division will launch even more powerful M8 and M8 Competition variants of the new four-door featuring a twinturbo 4.4-litre petrol V8 with 592bhp for the M8 and 616bhp for the M8
Origin: New BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé makes first public appearance
New BMW 4 Series Coupe spied testing at Nurburgring
The second-generation BMW 4 Series Coupé has been spotted undergoing dynamic testing at the Nürburgring, ahead of going on sale early next year. The new two-door Audi A5 Coupe and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe rival, previously spied on a truck near BMW’s Munich headquarters, displays a clear family resemblance with the larger 8 Series. It features a pronounced bonnet, heavy curved roofline, angled rear window and a pronounced shoulder-line over the rear wheels. Alongside the coupé model spied here, BMW is also developing a successor model to the 4 Series Cabriolet featuring a fabric roof in place of the metal structure used by the current generation, as well as a follow-up to the four-door 4 Series Gran Coupe. The 4 Series Coupe is based on the latest variant of BMW’s CLAR (cluster architecture) platform. It supports both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, though unlike the larger 8 Series, developments such as air suspension and four-wheel steering are not planned to be offered as part of its planned seven-year life cycle. The engine line-up will be similar to that of the latest 3 Series with an extended range of 2.0-litre four-cylinder and 3.0-litre six-cylinder powerplants to be offered from the outset of sales. BMW insiders confirm plans for 420i, 430i and M440i xDrive petrol models together with 420d and 430d diesels. There will also be a new 430e plug-in hybrid model, featuring a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and gearbox-mounted electric motor developing a combined 248bhp and 309lb ft. The 420i, 430i, 420d and 430d, all with standard rear-wheel drive, will be offered with optional xDrive four-wheel drive, which will be standard on the M440 xDrive. Heading the new line-up will be the second-generation M4, which is set to run a powered-up version of BMW M’s new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine developing 503bhp and 442lb ft of torque together with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and fully variable four-wheel-drive system in top-of-the-line M4 Competition
Origin: New BMW 4 Series Coupe spied testing at Nurburgring
New BMW 6 Series GT facelift seen as axe falls in US
BMW’s 2020 model year revisions for the 6 Series Gran Turismo have been seen on a testing prototype – a few days after the model was dropped from sale in the US. The Audi A7 rival is being withdrawn from the North American market alongside its 3 Series Gran Turismo sibling. The latter is no surprise given the 3 Series has now moved to a new generation, but it’s unlikely to be replaced. The niche positioning of the 6 Series GT has meant it’s struggled to find homes all over the world, but the SUV-focused US market has been particularly unkind. Just 65 examples found homes over there in July, compared with 3800 X5s during the same period. By comparison, 428 examples were registered across Europe in July. A BMW UK spokesperson confirmed to Autocar that there are no plans to discontinue the 6 Series GT “within its life cycle”. The model, which shares parts of its underpinnings with the 5 Series and 7 Series saloons, is expected to get similar updates to its siblings (the 2020 5 Series was only seen last week). That will mean external modifications to bring its styling into line, alongside technology upgrades including an updated iDrive operating system. All petrol engines will receive emissions-reducing upgrades including petrol particulate filters. There’s a likelihood a new plug-in hybrid variant could be brought in, too, as part of BMW’s ever-increasing electrification roll-out. Expect more details to emerge before the car arrives some time next
Origin: New BMW 6 Series GT facelift seen as axe falls in US
BMW may not build a successor to the Z4 or 8 Series Coupe
The 2019 BMW Z4 M40iHandout / BMW Cuts at BMW mean a raft of vehicles from its lineup are scheduled to be axed, and the executioners list may include a lot of our favourites, Automobile reports.Say good-bye to the next-generation Z4 (not the current one). The joint venture between Toyota and BMW will be the last youll see of the open-top sports car, if the magazines report can be believed.Convertible and coupe versions of the 8 Series two-door will apparently also be leaving us, leaving only the Gran Coupe (four-door). The regular-wheelbase 7 Series will allegedly be nixed, leaving only the long-wheelbase.The reason for the death of so many models is simple yet complicated, but it all revolves around money. BMW barely makes any profit on vehicles under 40,000 Euros, which pretty much ends everything smaller than a 3 Series that isnt a performance car. The rear-wheel-drive 1 Series, 2 Series, and lower trim 3 Series models could all be axed, Automobile says, and the small X2 CUV is also likely to have a shorter lifespan.The brand has also been in a decline the last few years, with shares decreasing 47 per cent since 2015. The car divisions earnings dropped by 22 per cent, and the return on investment fell from 9.2 to 7.2 percent; that number is estimated to drop another 4.5 to 6.5 per cent for 2019. BMW is also in a serious bind over reducing the carbon emissions of its whole fleet 25 per cent by 2021, lest it incur heavy fines; thats also contributing to the death of some less-fuel efficient cars and needless gas-powered ones.Although a lot of models are expected to die, there are still new vehicles planned. A new X8 with M variant is coming, as well as a more conventional replacement for the i3 that wont be all
Origin: BMW may not build a successor to the Z4 or 8 Series Coupe
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