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The G20 BMW 3 Series LCI: A mid-life refresh for the popular sedan from Munich.

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The current generation of the BMW 3 Series, the G20, recently received a mid life refresh or facelift if you prefer, or even "Life Cycle Impulse" as the automaker calls it. The G20 3 Series was first introduced in 2018 at the Paris Motor Show and went on sale in 2019. The G20 3 Series came in with a more grown up design than its predecessor the F30, so much that some would even confuse it for a 5 Series on the roads but, it was and is a good looking car nevertheless. Fast forward 5 years later, the 3 Series has now been refreshed for the 2023 model year with some minor changes on the exterior and a few more on the interior too. Powertrains have remained the same though. Now, let us get straight to the point, from the front the most noticeable changes are on the headlights, the new hexagonal air intake, new side vents design and a slightly different grille design which BMW says it's more muscular than on the Pre-LCI models. The headlights are now slimmer with a new design ...

G80 BMW M3 COMPETITION.

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Portimao Blue Metallic G80 BMW M3 COMPETITION! The BMW M3 is undoubtedly one of BMW M's most successful vehicles in their history, and it continues to be, it is a car that is loved and respected by many world wide. From the very first generation to the latest. Today, we feature the latest version which is known as the G80 M3, a successor to the previous one which is the F80 M3 (stay tuned for the post😉). When it was first launched last year, the G80 M3 together with the G82 M4, caused quite a stir across the internet with the controversial front styling, more specifically, the never seen before, giant kidney grilles. Some liked the look, while some completely hated it, to say the least. But I think it's better to see the car in the metal before making any conclusions, I can assure you that it looks ten times better than it does on photos. Back to this specific unit here, this one is finished in BMW's Portimao Blue Metallic paint, with the M Carbon interior & ext...

UP CLOSE WITH THE HYUNDAI STARIA.

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Earlier on we got a chance to experience the All-new Hyundai Staria "face-to-face" to see where the controversy on the internet comes from. The Staria should be the H1's sibling or maybe, a replacemenent. It is definitely one of the cars that have caused a lot of controversy across the internet, we for one do not mind its looks. The car looks futuristic and perhap some might mistake it for an electric vehicle if they don't know about the car. All thanks to the front design of the vehicle. It must be said though that, the Staria, is certainly not as small in size as it looks on pictures, that we can assure you, it is quite a big vehicle "face-to-face"! The one featured here is the Elite trim using a 2.2L R II CRDi (diesel) engine with 130 kW and 430 Nm of torque and buyers have the option of a 3.5L V6 petrol engine but with less torque though. The Staria can seat up to 9 passengers with 3 in the first row, 3 in the second one and 3 in the third one a...

THE AMG GLE 63 S COUPE BECOMES BRABUS' LATEST ADDITION TO THE ROCKET 900 EDITION LINE-UP.

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The German tuner Brabus has once again served us with the latest addition to their Rocket 900 line-up with the all-new Brabus Rocket 900 Edition based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe. This new Rocket 900 Edition also holds the record for the world's fastest SUV and thanks to Brabus for that, a lot was done in making this fire breathing family hauler the fastest SUV. Instead of the 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 the car now has a 4.5L Brabus Twin-Turbo V8 engine with a total power output of 900 hp. The engine also features special high performance turbochargers. This new Rocket 900 also puts out an insane amount of torque at 1,250 Nm which is transmitted via a 9-speed automatic gearbox but to preserve that gearbox, the torque output is electronically limited to just 1,050 Nm of which is still a lot. The internals of the enhine were reworked to achieve those insane amounts of power. A lot of things were fitted, i.e, special crankshaft, new forged pistons with 84mm bore, 2 speci...

SUBARU WRX STI Spec C TYPE RA

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Time for a rewind with the Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C Type RA.. Refresher; -EJ20 Boxer-4 Turbocharged engine with a displacement of 1994cc, DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder -Power output: 276 bhp/205.8 kW @6400rpm and 412Nm/303.9 ft-lbs @4400rpm -Acceleration from 0-100km/h in just 4.4 seconds -6-Speed manual transmission -4WD with Driver Controlled Centre Differential, Helical Front Limited Slip Differential and Rear Mechanical Limited Slip Differential -Curb weight: 1390kg/3064-lbs Be sure to follow us for more interesting updates!

GENESIS' FIRST STEP TOWARDS AN EV FUTURE, THE GV60!

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  The All-new Recently Revealed All-Electric Cross-Over From Genesis, the GV60.   The latest offering from Genesis is the recently revealed GV60, an electric cross-over from the Korean auto maker. The small electric SUV is supposed to represent the brand's move towards an all-electric future as Genesis plans to switch to an all EV brand by 2025. OVERALL DESIGN: Genesis says this particular design is based on 'Athletic Elegance' and it is the most dynamic and futuristic design based on that Athletic Elegance. The vehicle uses cameras as side mirrors instead of the traditional mirrors as on the other Genesis models but generally, the GV60 does show that it is a Genesis vehicle with the brand's signature design, the quad headlights and taillights and the big grille, obviously, but lower down this time. The car's design sure has caused a bit controversy as some think the overall design is not really appealing to the eye while some think otherwise. We would say it is on ...