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BMW M5 Touring reached sales of M5 sedan

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When BMW introduced the M5 Touring in August 2024, few could have predicted that it would reach sales of the M5. That’s exactly what happened, with an increasing number of the Bavarian brand’s customers opting for the estate version of the powerful car.

The M5 Touring is 63 kg heavier than the sedan and has an almost 50:50 weight distribution thanks to its long wheelbase, wide wheel track and low center of gravity. It is equipped with wide wheel arches and an integrated roof spoiler, while the interior features a new steering wheel, a curved screen displaying M graphics and BMW Operating System 8.5, a Sky Lounge panoramic roof, an electric rear curtain and an electric tailgate.

When it comes to the powertrain, the BMW M5 Touring is powered by a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine in combination with an electric motor with a total power of 727 hp (542 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. It accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, 200 km/h in 11.1 seconds with a top speed of 305 km/h (189 mph), with the optional M Driver’s package.

Sylvia Neubauer, BMW’s vice president for customer experience, brand and sales, said that demand had led BMW to increase production of the M5, adding that the M5 Touring could soon overtake the sedan in sales.

Source: BMW

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BMW Group delays EV production in Oxford

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The BMW Group had previously announced that all production of the Mini Cooper Electric and Mini Aceman would be moved from China to Oxford. However, the latest information suggests that Mini cars will continue to be imported from China, despite the fact that the EU has imposed additional tariffs on EVs imported from this Asian country. The reason is that the start of production in Oxford has been postponed indefinitely due to the slowdown in sales of electric cars.

BMW has invested more than 600 million pounds in the reconstruction of the factory, as well as the body pressing plant in nearby Swindon. The investment included the expansion of the body shop, the construction of a new area for the installation of batteries and new logistics facilities. A BMW Group spokesman said that they were currently considering restarting production of electric Mini models in Oxford, but did not say when this would happen. He also added that a previously announced government subsidy, which was supposed to be part of the investment in the factory in addition to BMW Group funds, would no longer be used.

The Oxford plant has about 4,000 employees and is expected to produce electric vehicles in the future. The production target of 200,000 units over the next five years seems unrealistic and will definitely be revised.

Source: BMW Group

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BMW M4 CS Edition VR46

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Valentino Rossi (The Doctor) is a nine-time Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Champion and a legend of motorcycling. He is currently competing in the World Endurance Championship as a driver of the BMW M division, and in his honor the Bavarian manufacturer has presented two limited-edition versions of the road model BMW M4 CS, Edition VR46 Sport and Edition VR46 Style.

The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 Sport is finished in Marina Bay Metallic, with the number 46 in Tanzanite Metallic on the sides. The Edition VR46 Style is finished in Matte Frozen Tanzanite Metallic with the number 46 in Frozen Marina Bay Metallic on the sides. They are equipped with adjusted shock absorbers, springs, stabilizers, and modified adaptive M suspension.

Both versions feature yellow details on the edges of the radiator grille, boot lid, brake calipers and rims, while the VR46 Sport has yellow details on both sides of the roof. There is also a VR/46 logo with Rossi’s signature on the roof.

Inside, the M Carbon bucket seats are covered in black/blue Merino leather with San Paolo yellow Alcantara on the sides and yellow VR46 logos on the headrests. Yellow accents can be seen on the Alcantara-wrapped M steering wheel, while the center console features a 1/46 badge. The VR/46 sign is located in several places in the cabin such as door sills, armrests, etc.

When it comes to the powertrain, both versions are powered by the same turbocharged 3.0-L 6-cylinder engine with 550 hp, which is enough for an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.

Each version will be produced in 46 units, and BMW has not released a price.

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