BMW X3
Though it has redefined the compact SUV segment standards, the BMW X3 has more difficulty than ever to keep up the rhythm. Whatever the outcome, a new X3 is coming probably sometime this year. But, while we wait, the current model has its share of appealing qualities. The 3.0i version gets a 215 horsepower six in-line cylinder engine, while the 3.0si is fitted with a 260 horsepower engine. Even if the automatic transmission works well, the six-speed manual transmission is much more enjoyable!
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2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M Competition: 503 Hp FTW!
2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M Competition: 503 Hp FTW!The SUV craze, combined with the sales success of BMW’s M vehicles including the X3 M40i and X4 M40i , drove the performance division of the Bavarian automaker to launch the first-ever X3 M and X4 M. These models are powered by a new turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine that …
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2018 BMW X3: Improved in all the Right Places
2018 BMW X3: Improved in all the Right PlacesSINTRA, Portugal – The third-generation X3 will arrive in Canadian dealerships late this year, and although it looks quite similar to the outgoing model, the brand’s compact crossover has changed quite a bit. The 2018 BMW X3’s overall shape is obviously an evolution over the previous generation, and it’s easy …
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2018 BMW X3 and 6 Series Gran Turismo: We’re Driving them This Week
2018 BMW X3 and 6 Series Gran Turismo: We’re Driving them This WeekThe Car Guide will be heading to Portugal in order to check out two new models from German automaker BMW. The second-generation BMW X3 compact crossover has been on sale since 2011, so it’s due for a major overhaul. Meanwhile, the 5 Series Gran Turismo will be replaced by the …
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2014 Best Buys: Compact SUVs Over $40,000
2014 Best Buys: Compact SUVs Over $40,000It was written in the stars. As the compact SUV market soared in popularity, luxury automakers realized that this was a bandwagon that could not be missed. That’s how it came to be that Audi stole first place in the compact SUVs over $40,000 category with their 2014 Q5 .
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Many Popular BMW Models May Catch Fire, 78,000 Units Recalled in Canada
Many Popular BMW Models May Catch Fire, 78,000 Units Recalled in CanadaA number of popular models from German automaker BMW have just been hit with a recall due to a fire risk. Over 78,000 units are affected in Canada alone. We’re talking about the 2014-2016 2 Series and 4 Series , 2012-2016 3 Series , 5 Series and Z4 , 2012-2015 …
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This Humanoid Robot Might Build Your Next BMW
This Humanoid Robot Might Build Your Next BMWHonda (Asimo) and Tesla (Optimus) aren’t the only automakers to experiment with humanoid robots. BMW also has a few of its own and is currently exploring using them in production for the first time. The German manufacturer turned to California company Figure, whose latest-generation model is the Figure 02 you …
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44,000 Older BMWs With Takata Airbags Recalled in Canada
44,000 Older BMWs With Takata Airbags Recalled in CanadaBetter late than never, as they say. More vehicles are now being recalled to fix potentially faulty airbag inflators manufactured by out-of-business Japanese supplier Takata. This time, we’re talking about over 44,000 BMW cars and SUVs in Canada, more specifically select units of the 2005 1 Series , 2006-2012 3 …
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Fourth-Gen 2025 BMW X3 Shows Bold Styling, Tech Inside and Out
Fourth-Gen 2025 BMW X3 Shows Bold Styling, Tech Inside and OutWhile we wait to see how the Vision Neue Klasse X concept will translate into the next generation of BMW electric SUVs and crossovers, the Bavarian automaker is introducing a completely redesigned X3 for the 2025 model year. This fourth generation of the compact luxury SUV marks an evolution across …
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Luxury SUVs No Better Than the Rest at Protecting Rear-Seat Occupants
Luxury SUVs No Better Than the Rest at Protecting Rear-Seat OccupantsLuxury SUVs trump their mainstream competitors when it comes to quality and refinement, but they do not necessarily offer better protection for rear-seat occupants, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found. In its latest round of moderate overlap front crash tests (where half the front end of the …
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BMW to Use Canadian-Made Aluminum in SUVs Starting in 2024
BMW to Use Canadian-Made Aluminum in SUVs Starting in 2024BMW has signed a memorandum of understanding with Rio Tinto to source aluminum with significantly reduced CO2 emissions from hydro-powered operations in Quebec starting in 2024. This is part of the German automaker’s effort to reduce the carbon footprint of its supply chain, particularly when it comes to CO2-intensive materials …
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Nearly 100,000 BMWs Recalled in Canada for Fire Risk
Nearly 100,000 BMWs Recalled in Canada for Fire RiskBMW is announcing a recall on more than one million vehicles around the world due to a potentially faulty positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater that could overheat and result in a fire. Similar recall campaigns were conducted in 2017 and 2019, once again affecting over a million BMWs globally.
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BMW Recalls Several Models Along With the Toyota Supra
BMW Recalls Several Models Along With the Toyota SupraBMW North America is recalling several BMW models as well as the Toyota GR Supra due to a problem with the engine management system. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a software glitch could cause the loss of braking assist at startup, meaning drivers won't have …
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Motoring TV 2004 Episode 9
Motoring TV 2004 Episode 9Being locked out of your car isn't what it used to be 2004 Malibu Maxx BMW X3 disc vs drum brakes Jim Kenzie on the BMW X3.
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Motoring TV 2004 Episode 16
Motoring TV 2004 Episode 16Nissan QX56 Carlos Ghosn 2004 BMW X3 Pontiac G6 wheel bearings why are car dealers closed on weekends?
